WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced a total of $143,806 in federal funding secured to support law enforcement initiatives in Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Fitchburg, and Marlborough. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program. “Police officers across the Commonwealth go to work e... Read More »
LOWELL, MA – On Friday, December 6th, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Chelmsford High School students Obinna Onyemauwa, Wilson Ochie, and Kensmyth Taveras as the winners of the Third Congressional District’s annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Their app, “Ecosense”, was selected by a local judges from the pool of submissions from middle and high school students who participated i... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity (PURE) Act, a bill that aims to provide Medicare beneficiaries with more flexibility for care through an update to Medicare reimbursement for portable dia... Read More »
U.S. Rep. Trahan wins reelection to leadership post BOSTON — Congresswoman Lori Trahan has won another term leading a key House committee, as Democrats position themselves to steer the minority caucus through complete Republican control of Washington next year. Trahan, a Westford Democrat, was reelected Tuesday to her post as co-chair of the House’s Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after her re-election to House Democratic Leadership: “I'm grateful to colleagues for their support to continue serving as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. Together, we will work to rebuild trust with working families, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a former Division I volleyball player, was joined by Congresswomen Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Alma Adams (NC-12) in leading a request from members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona asking for clarity on how Title IX applies to collegiate athlete pay. Specifically, the Members are inqui... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) sent a letter to new and returning House Democrats announcing her intention to seek re-election to her leadership post. Trahan was first elected DPCC Co-Chair in November 2023. In addition to her leadership position, she also serves as a Senior Whip under House Democratic Whip Katherine... Read More »
Trahan Applauds Fed Increase in Household Energy Assistance Funds by $1 Million This Season Those who rely on Haverhill-based Community Action to help pay for their winter heating bills may find relief knowing the agency is sharing in extra $1 million more statewide for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Congresswoman Lori Trahan said recently the state received $144,809,942 in federal... Read More »
LOWELL, MA – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement regarding the results of the 2024 election: “The results of last night’s election were certainly not what we hoped for. As votes continue to be counted, our commitment to our Democracy must remain unbreakable. As Democrats, we respect the voices of the America... Read More »
Trahan, Moulton urge immediate release of home-heating assistance BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan led a request from members of Congress this week calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help families facing high home heating costs this winter by making all aid authorized in a September law available immediately. The federal government generally announces the first chunk of a... Read More »
LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the release of $144,809,942 in federal home heating assistance funding for Massachusetts households through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Yesterday’s release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) follows Trahan’s advocacy this week urging the immediate release of LIHEAP funds to help fam... Read More »
LCHC cuts ribbon on health care expansion LOWELL — The new, in-house pharmacy at Lowell Community Health Center has been officially open for a month, and in that time, more than 2,000 patients have filled 6,000 prescriptions. Meeting the needs of the community — onsite, in real time and with compassion — is the mission of the federally qualified health center, said CEO Susan Levine. In her remarks... Read More »
Massachusetts gets $145M for fuel assistance BOSTON — The state is getting more fuel assistance from the federal government to help low-income residents heat their homes this winter, when rising energy costs are expected to put the squeeze on many households. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will provide $3.7 billion in assistance for home heating costs and... Read More »
LOWELL, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) led 15 House members in writing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the immediate release of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help families heat their homes in the coming weeks. “As you well know, LIHEAP helps households unable to afford to heat their homes in the winter and cool... Read More »
Millions In Federal Grants To Fund Schools And Public Transit In Lowell LOWELL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Federal, state, and local leaders gathered at Lowell High School on Wednesday to celebrate two federal grants that will help make the schools cooler and roads greener. The first grant is a $15 million aid to fix air conditioning and heating in classrooms. “We’re now living September in October, ... Read More »
