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Trahan Announces Littleton Student as Congressional Award Winner

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Middlesex School student and Littleton native Rebecca Fusco as a winner of the Congressional Award.  “Rebecca represents the very best of our district,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “As a former athlete and the mother of two young girls, I’m especially grateful for Rebecca’s leadership and her mission to ensure more girls have the…

Trahan: Why Congress Must Lead on AI Standards

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Boston Globe underscoring the need for a strong national strategy on artificial intelligence. In the piece, she argues that Congress should not sit on the sidelines but rather lead this push as AI evolves and the risks to American workers and national security evolve with…

Trahan Celebrates Opening of Acton Community Center

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Acton’s new Community Center at 17 Woodbury Lane. Trahan secured $750,000 Community Project Funding and the Town of Acton used $600,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to complete the project.  “Unique projects like this don’t have one straight forward funding source. They need leaders to work…

Trahan se opone al proyecto de ley de reconciliación republicano que destina otros $70 mil millones a ICE y CBP

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Hoy, la congresista Lori Trahan (MA-03) votó en contra del paquete de reconciliación republicano que asigna otros $70 mil millones al Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU. (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) y a la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés), financiando a ambas agencias por el resto del mandato del presidente Donald Trump…

Trahan Opposes Republican Reconciliation Bill Giving Another $70 Billion to ICE & CBP

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted against the Republican reconciliation package that allocates another $70 billion for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP), funding both agencies for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term while families continue struggling with higher prices. “Families in Massachusetts are…

Trahan, Obernolte Unveil Federal AI Framework Discussion Draft

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act, bipartisan legislation to create a federal framework for how the United States governs artificial intelligence. The discussion draft was released with Representatives Suhas…

Trahan: Congress Must Act Now on AI

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This weekend, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee penned an op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon making the case that Congress cannot afford to wait for a crisis before establishing guardrails on the most powerful AI systems, drawing a direct line from the manufacturing jobs that vanished from the Merrimack Valley she…

Trahan, Lawrence Leaders Celebrate $1.2 Million in Federal Funding for Vital Bridge Improvements

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was joined by Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña and state and city leaders to highlight $1.2 million in federal funding she secured to upgrade the Joseph W. Casey and Daisy Street Bridges. “These bridges carry more than 23,500 vehicles every day, connecting residents to jobs, schools, and opportunity, and they were crumbling. It took a community that…

Trahan Statement on the Passing of Congressman Barney Frank

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank: “Congressman Barney Frank was as fierce as he was smart. He fought for his constituents, for our Commonwealth, and for a brighter future for our country.” “For more than 30 years, he showed up – as a champion for consumers, a watchdog over Wall Street, and a…

Trahan Announces Acton-Boxborough High School Student as Congressional Art Competition Winner

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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Massachusetts' Third District. The winners were announced at her annual art competition reception held at The Chelmsford Center for the Arts. “Every year, this competition reminds me just how much talent we have right here in the Third District,” said Congresswoman Trahan. "Nate's…