Ayanna Pressley
U.S. Representative · MA-7 · Democrat
Statements and posts
119 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Called on Democrats to pursue bold agenda and aggressive oversight of Trump administration.
“This decisive mandate from the American people [is] for the Democrats to not only demonstrate that we’re the adults in the room and know how to govern, but to prove that we are the fighters in the room.”
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Led letter to Education Secretary pressing concerns about federal student loan servicing failures.
“Failures in federal student loan servicing have repeatedly posed severe and costly problems for American families.”
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Joined 174 members denouncing DHS raid on Rep. Omar's home as politically motivated weaponization.
“This weaponization of law enforcement to harass a sitting Member of Congress 22 days before an election is unprecedented and unacceptable”
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NEWS: After Pushback from Pressley & Others, USPS to Keep Fields Corner Post Office Open
Applauded USPS decision to keep Fields Corner Post Office open after her pushback.
“This welcome reversal by USPS is a testament to public pressure and what is possible when we come together and raise our collective voices to defend our essential postal services.”
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Introduced resolution recognizing wage gap for disabled women and calling for equal pay.
“Disability rights are human rights. It is shameful that in 2026, women with disabilities are paid 44 cents for every dollar paid to non-disabled fathers—and that wage gap only widens for working disabled women of color”
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Criticized Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy for canceling $20 million transit grant for Roxbury.
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Pressley Condemns Attacks on Rep. Omar, Blasts Trump for Fascist, Anti-Freedom Agenda
Condemned attacks on Rep. Omar and criticized Trump administration as fascist.
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Announced $16 million in funding to modernize Fairmount public housing apartments in Hyde Park.
“Residents in the Massachusetts 7th not only deserve a safe, stable place to call home, but also one that reflects modern-day needs in accessibility, resiliency, and sustainability—and this essential funding to modernize the Fairmount Apartments will do exactly that”
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Praised fare-free transit success and renewed push for Freedom to Move Act providing $25 billion for transit agencies.
“Fare free transit is essential and it is time we invest in public transit as the public good that it is—and that is proof positive by the success of the EZRide shuttle in Cambridge”
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Pressley Stands with Rep. Omar After Trump’s Baseless Attacks and Raid
Criticized Trump administration's raid on Rep. Omar as abuse of power and racist attack.
“This is a gross abuse of power and the latest in a decade-long, racist smear campaign against a duly elected Black Congresswoman”
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Pressley, Markey, Warren, Mass. Lawmakers’ Statement on Massachusetts Nurses Negotiations
Called on Mass General Brigham to reach fair contract agreement with nurses.
“We call on Mass General Brigham to remain at the bargaining table with the Massachusetts Nurses Association and work to reach a good faith agreement that addresses the needs of nurses, patients, and our constituents.”
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Rep. Pressley Statement Marking Three-Year Somber Anniversary of October 7th Attack
Marked three-year anniversary of October 7th attacks; called for ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
“Today, I remain fiercely committed to pushing for the safety and survival of every individual impacted. I keep close to my heart that every life is a universe, every person killed was someone’s child, parent, grandparent, and beloved community member.”
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WATCH: Pressley, Wu, Breadon Condemn USPS Service Cuts and Proposed Closure of Allston Post Office
Condemned USPS service cuts and the proposed closure of Allston Post Office.
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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 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.”
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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”
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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.
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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”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.
