Lori Trahan
U.S. Representative · MA-3 · Democrat
Statements and posts
161 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Recognizing Vanessa Abbott on Receiving the Girl Scouts Gold Award
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Vanessa Abbott. Vanessa is a member of Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Troop 10090, and has exemplified extraordinary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and a demonstrated commitment to making a lasting,…
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Trahan, Markey, Warren, McGovern Demand Study of Impacts of Amazon’s Westborough Drone Program
Urged FAA and Amazon to conduct environmental assessment of drone delivery facility.
“Despite the noise and environmental risks of Amazon’s drone operations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized operators such as Amazon to deploy their fleets without completing a site-specific Environmental Assessment (EA) of their impact on the surrounding communities.”
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Massachusetts Awarded $142 Million in Federal Home Heating Assistance Funds
Highlighted $142 million in federal home heating assistance funds for Massachusetts.
“No family in Massachusetts should have to choose between heating their home and affording groceries or medicine”
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Released discussion draft of CLAIM Act to hold AI developers liable for harms caused by AI agents.
“When someone breaks the law and hurts you, you can take them to court. That shouldn't change just because the wrongdoer is an AI agent”
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Trahan, Massachusetts Delegation Statement on Mass General Brigham Nursing Contract Negotiations
Urged Mass General Brigham and nurses union to continue negotiations to avert strike.
“Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system—our loved ones and communities rely on them each and every day. Our nurses deserve fair contracts that reflect that standard of care. Their voices must be heard.”
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Urged Department of Energy to address skyrocketing winter heating oil costs.
“Heating oil costs for the upcoming winter are projected to reach record levels, and families throughout the northeastern United States will likely bear the brunt of these costs”
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Commemorating the 15th Anniversary of Ivy Child International
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of Ivy Child International, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization devoted to promoting wellness, mindfulness, and culturally-sensitive education to children and communities. Ivy Child International has a mission to cultivate…
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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.”
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Led bipartisan letter demanding HHS distribute LIHEAP heating assistance funds 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.”
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Trahan, Lofgren Introduce the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to provide $10 billion in direct investments for 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
Secured $180 million authorization for Massachusetts sewage system upgrades in three communities.
“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
Voted to pass bill requiring data centers to pay for infrastructure upgrades and grid costs.
“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
Led bipartisan group urging House leadership to address artificial intelligence risks immediately.
“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.”
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Trahan Tours New Dracut Housing Project Made Possible by Significant Federal Investments
Toured new affordable housing development in Dracut funded by $7 million in federal ARPA grants.
“These 56 homes show what's possible when private partners and every level of government row in the same direction”
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Trahan, Warren Statement Following Burlington ICE Facility Site Visit
Conducted unannounced oversight visit to Burlington ICE facility to inspect detention conditions.
“Today we exercised our constitutional duty to conduct unannounced Congressional oversight of an ICE facility.”
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Joined 260+ lawmakers urging Supreme Court to block Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting.
“As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States—including its guarantee of the separation of powers.”
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Trahan, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 988 Call Centers
Introduced bipartisan bill authorizing $441 million for 988 call center technology and staff.
“Every call to 988 is an act of courage made in a moment of crisis”
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Trahan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve 988 Services
Introduced bipartisan legislation to improve 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline services.
“Calling 988 takes courage, and answering takes patience and care. Our job is to support both”
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Trahan Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Local Community Colleges
Announced $2 million in federal funding for three community colleges in Massachusetts.
“For so many students, community college is where a bigger future begins. It's the first person in a family to earn a degree, the parent going back to school, the worker learning a new trade. This funding helps more of them finish what they started”
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Trahan, Fitzpatrick, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day
Introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize Overdose Awareness Day and combat addiction.
“Far too many families in the Commonwealth and across our country know the devastating pain of losing a loved one to an overdose. This bipartisan legislation aims to ensure every person affected by addiction knows that they are not alone”
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Highlighted Public Knowledge's endorsement of FRONTIER Act for regulating frontier AI systems.
“For years, Public Knowledge has been one of the most serious and principled voices fighting to protect the public from the risks posed by cutting edge technologies. When they engaged in the discussion draft process, we took their criticisms seriously and worked with them to address their concerns”
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Trahan Celebrates $140 Million in Federal Funding for Haverhill Line Improvements
Announced $140 million federal funding for Haverhill Commuter Rail line improvements.
“This is a significant federal investment in the future of commuter rail across the Merrimack Valley.”
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Trahan Announces $161K in Federal Funding to Support Local Law Enforcement
Announced $161,035 in federal funding for law enforcement initiatives in five Massachusetts cities.
“Our police officers show up for us every day, and this funding helps us show up for them. Byrne JAG grants put real tools in the hands of local departments so officers can do their jobs as safely and efficiently as possible. That means safer communities for all of us to call home”
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What They’re Saying: Broad Coalition Lauds Bipartisan FRONTIER Act
Introduced bipartisan FRONTIER Act establishing federal AI safety oversight framework.
“Trying to write the perfect rules and freezing them in place won’t work. What will work is a competitive market of independent verifiers who are accountable for real-world outcomes and who the government can actually count on. The FRONTIER Act shows we can move fast and still get this right.”
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Trahan, DeLauro, Larsen, Walkinshaw, Gillen Introduce Right to IVF Act
Introduced the Right to IVF Act to establish nationwide IVF access and lower treatment costs.
“Like so many people in our country facing fertility challenges, my husband and I turned to IVF as our last hope to have kids. After years of appointments, injections, and setbacks, and thanks to our remarkable physicians, we have two beautiful daughters”
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