U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 3rd District
Lori Trahan
Position · −0.42
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · Immigration 7%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Health · Commerce · Sports and Recreation
- Age
- 52
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
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Where Trahan breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Trahan voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 6% · 1 of 17 party 6%
See all 7 issues where Trahan has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Trahan broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
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| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/05/26 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Trahan is saying
All 16 statements and posts-
Trahan, Obernolte Statement on White House AI Accord
Praised White House AI Accord as important step toward responsible AI development aligned with FRONTIER Act.
“This week, America's leading AI companies signed the White House Accord, an important step toward ensuring that the most advanced AI systems are developed responsibly. The Accord embraces several principles at the heart of our bipartisan FRONTIER Act: robust internal risk management, strong corporate governance, and…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Led bipartisan letter demanding LIHEAP funding distribution to states by November 1, 2026.
“With a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households facing high energy prices this winter who rely on LIHEAP. We appreciate the agency’s responsiveness to Congressional requests for expeditious LIHEAP fund releases over Fiscal Year 2026, but with households facing…”
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Trahan, Lofgren Introduce the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act
Introduced bipartisan bill providing $10 billion to accelerate fusion energy commercialization.
“At a time when families across the country are struggling with rising energy costs, fusion energy offers the promise of delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power. However, turning that promise into reality requires sustained investment and commitment.”
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Trahan Secures $180 Million Authorization for MA-03 Sewage System Upgrades
Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to advance the bipartisan 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), reauthorizing federal investments in water infrastructure projects across the country and in Massachusetts.
“For too long, Washington has passed the buck on costly water upgrades to communities like ours that can't afford them. The result is decades of delay while sewage spills into our rivers every heavy storm. Families deserve better.”
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Trahan Votes to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Price Hikes
Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, voted to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation that gives state utility regulators clear standards to make sure large-load…
“Families are being squeezed by rising costs across the board. The last thing they need is a data center driving up their utility bills and making it even harder to make ends meet.”
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Trahan, Beyer Lead Bipartisan Push for House Leaders to Act Immediately on Artificial Intelligence
Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-07), a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, led a bipartisan group of 10 congressional…
“The House of Representatives could and should immediately take up legislation that would strengthen AI oversight, security, and transparency. There currently exist dozens of bipartisan bills that committees of jurisdiction have reported. Members of both parties have also worked in recent months to fast-track bipartisan…”
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Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 330 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Trahan’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 15
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
15 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 18 sponsored billsSponsored 18 (House median 25) · cosponsored 350 (median 289), 16 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Sports and Recreation.
- H.R. 10295 9-8-8 Call Center Improvement ActHealth · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1503 Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.Health · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9941 Right to IVF Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9690 Water Emergency and Technical Assistance ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7145 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.Health · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5536 HEADACHE ActHealth · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6823 To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6350 College Athletics Reform ActSports and Recreation · Introduced Dec 2, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 35 | 37% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 28 | 46% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 56% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 58% | Pro |
| Commerce | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 68% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 44% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 62% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Health | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DKatherine M. ClarkMA-599%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Trahan most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Trahan’s campaign raised $1.6M: $803K (49%) from individuals and $813K (50%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.
Through Aug 12, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Trahan
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 235.
- Unite Here Labor union PAC
- American Association for Justice (Aaj) Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Trahan this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inTrahan’s own leadership PAC: Spike PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Trahan’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MA-3Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Massachusetts
- District
- 3
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 52
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3411
2233 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Lowell
- Website
- trahan.house.gov
- reploritrahan
- reploritrahan
- Mastodon
- @RepLoriTrahan@mastodon.social
- YouTube
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Elsewhere
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