Statements and posts
31 press releases and posts, newest first.
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NEWS: Pressley Speaks Out on Cornell Case, Reaffirms Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Reaffirmed support for survivors of sexual violence in response to Cornell case.
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BREAKING: Pressley Slams Latest Spike in Black Unemployment, Renews Demand for Federal Action
Condemned spike in Black unemployment to 7% and demanded federal action to address racial disparities.
“The state of our economy is failing Black workers, families, and futures — and this is a damning reminder of that.”
September 2026 Jobs ReportRacial Employment DisparitiesAI-read
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Pressley, Vindman Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families
Introduced legislation requiring TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for military families with alopecia.
“When individuals in our military families experience severe hair loss, they should be met with the support and care they need to feel like their authentic selves.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Announced lawsuit challenging Trump administration's withdrawal of $20 million street improvement grant for Roxbury.
“These funds are an essential investment in Roxbury and the unlawful cancellation of this grant is more evidence of Sean Duffy and Donald Trump’s contempt for the people we serve.”
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Reintroduced bill to repeal Helms Amendment and expand abortion care in U.S. foreign assistance.
“For decades, the reproductive health of millions of people—especially those in developing nations—has suffered as a result of the Helms Amendment barring U.S. foreign assistance from going to NGOs and clinics that provide abortion care.”
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to ban government use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance technology.
“With the rise of facial recognition technology across our communities, we must pass comprehensive policies that prevent government agencies like DOJ or ICE from using this faulty, flawed technology to spy, track, and kidnap its citizens.”
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium ActPrivacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Reintroduced bill requiring insurers to fully cover FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control without cost sharing.
“While Trump and his Republican co-conspirators attack our bodily autonomy and make life less affordable, we’re fighting hard to protect reproductive freedom, lower costs, and ensure contraceptives are affordable nationwide.”
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Ahead of Xi Visit, Pressley Renews Calls for Tariff Exemption on Essential Baby Products
Renewed calls for Trump administration to exempt baby products from tariffs.
“Donald Trump’s reckless and chaotic tariff policy is continuing to wreak havoc on our economy, and families with young children are no exception. With the cost of essential baby products like car seats, strollers, and highchairs skyrocketing due to Trump’s tariffs, it’s time for the Trump Administration to stop hurting…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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NEWS: With Unemployment Rising Under Trump, Pressley Renews Call for Federal Job Guarantee
Reintroduced resolution calling for federal job guarantee to address unemployment and income gaps.
“With Black folks being pushed out of the workforce and unemployment rates at their highest since the COVID-19 pandemic, we need a Federal Job Guarantee now more than ever.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Pressley Bill to Support Renters Passes Out of Committee by a Vote of 47-2
Advanced bill creating national eviction helpline pilot program through HUD.
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Questioned Treasury Secretary on Black unemployment and economic impacts of Trump policies.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Introduced bill to establish financial restitution fund for survivors of sexual violence and Epstein abuse.
“The financial, physical, and emotional trauma that survivors of sexual violence carry is a lifetime sentence.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) led 59 colleagues in writing to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) demanding a thorough, transparent, and comprehensive federal investigation into the…
“Inaction by the federal government is tantamount to complicity. This is part of the legacy of racial terror in the United States, and this neglect has long-term consequences.”
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Rep. Pressley Urges Extension of El Salvador TPS to Save Lives
Salvadoran TPS holders are our neighbors.
“To the Salvadoran TPS holders that call the Massachusetts 7th home: your humanity, dignity, and lives matter. You deserve to work, to contribute, to take care of your families, and to thrive in the country you call home. Please know that my office is here to help and that this Congresswoman has your back. The Trump…”
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Led Bills Will Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach Financial Stability Pressley-McGovern Grandfamily Housing Act Would Help Grandparents Raising…
“I’m proud to work with Senator Warren and Ranking Member Waters to deliver this historic housing package to support safe, stable, and accessible housing for families in Massachusetts and throughout the country.”
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Pressley Has Fought to Protect Black History Against Trump’s Crusade to Whitewash Museums; Demanded Investigation Into Trump’s Attack on Smithsonian Pressley Has Drawn Parallels Between Trump’s Attempt Remove Museum Exhibits to Nazi Germany…
“While Secretary Bunch’s resignation is a loss for the Smithsonian and our country, his work must continue. I wish him the very best in his future endeavors, and I will not stop fighting to protect our museums, defend the truth, and preserve our history for generations to come.”
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VIDEO: Pressley Mourns Pierre Damas Bel, Haitian TPS Holder and Student Athlete Who Died of Suicide
Pressley Mourns Pierre Damas Bel, Haitian TPS Holder and Student Athlete Who Died of Suicide U.S. House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, I rise for the family and loved ones of Pierre Damas Bel, a beloved son and brother, 20-year-old college…
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WATCH: Pressley Honors Celtics Great Jaylen Brown on House Floor
Pressley Honors Celtics Legend Jaylen Brown on House Floor U.S. House of Representatives Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the contributions of NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the City of Boston, on and off the court.
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Pressley in Hearing: Trump Accounts Fail at Closing Wealth Gap and Addressing Affordability Crisis
Rep. Pressley Questions Experts on Baby Bonds and Trump Accounts House Financial Services Committee REP.
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Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of ‘Great Replacement Theory’
House Oversight Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses REP.
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They broke no laws, yet that did not stop the Trump Administration from forcing them into the grips of Haiti’s violent gangs and instability.
“There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with such contempt…We call upon the Senate to immediately take the long overdue step of passing our legislation to restore TPS for Haiti. The lives of Haitians and Americans alike are at stake.”
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) in leading 39 Members of Congress, including six Senators, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, demanding the immediate and permanent release of…
“It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all Americans abroad, with no exceptions.”
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Today, Congressmembers Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jim McGovern (MA-02) led 23 colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent demanding an end to the…
“Defining political opposition as an existential threat does not make communities safer—it degrades civil liberties, expands state surveillance, enables violence by state actors, and mirrors the repressive tactics of authoritarian regimes worldwide.”
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Pressley Has Conducted Oversight of ICE Facilities in MA and Acrossthe Country, Advocated for Children Detained by ICE, Named Impacted Families as Honorary State of the Union Guests Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant…
“Under this cruel, lawless Trump administration, families are being separated, children are traumatized, and our communities are suffering.”
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“Urban agriculture is about more than just food—it is community in action, promoting food sovereignty, environmental justice, and climate resilience.”
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Pressley, Community Leaders Call for Shift in National Priorities: Away from War, Toward Our Families For those of you who don’t know me well, quickly, I represent the Massachusetts 7th Congressional District.
“Starving a child is violence. Medical neglect is violence. Contempt for the working man is violence.”
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Funds Have Supported the Construction of 74 Units of High-Quality, Service-Enriched Affordable Housing for Seniors in Boston BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) visited Hyde Park to…
“While the Trump Administration attacks our LGBTQ+ siblings and guts essential housing programs, I’m so proud to help deliver these funds and help seniors in the Massachusetts 7th access the affordable housing and community space they deserve.”
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BREAKING: Pressley Slams Trump’s Ongoing, Unlawful Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump’s Illegal Bid to Fire Gov. Cook Threatens Fed Independence and Comes After Supreme Court Blocked His Initial Attempt BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the…
“Trump is continuing his racist, sexist, and baseless attack on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. But it’s as unlawful today as it was a year ago.”
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Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria
Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti that Awaits Action in the Senate Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement in vigorous support of…
“To our many TPS holders in the Massachusetts 7th and throughout the country from Haiti, Syria, Venezuela, Honduras, and other nations—your worth is not defined by the cruelty of this White House or Supreme Court. Your humanity, your dignity, and your lives matter. This nation is better because of you, and I will do…”
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Letter to USAA | Letter to State Farm | Letter to Progressive | Letter to Liberty Mutual | Letter to Farmers | Letter to Allstate WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee,…
“Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by job loss, a surprise medical bill, predatory lending, or simply inaccurate information, rather than the actual risk associated with a home.”
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NEWS: Pressley, Markey Release Report Showing Success of Fare-Free Transit in Massachusetts
Report calls for passage of their Freedom to Move Act, which invests $25 billion in public transit Fare Free Transit Reduces Costs for Travelers and Boosts Transit Ridership BOSTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of…
“The data doesn’t lie and this report makes plain what we’ve long known: fare-free transit is essential to building connected communities, improving mobility, and making life more affordable for our families.”