Press Releases

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a former Division-I volleyball player, partnered with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to introduce legislation to promote gender equity in college and K-12 sports. The Fair Play for Women Act would promote fairness and… Read more »

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after the bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol voted to release its final report: “January 6th was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. Police officers were beaten and overrun, people lost their lives, and our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led a group of Democratic members requesting information from top gaming companies about their efforts to combat rising hate, harassment, and extremism in their online games. “We know that online games, like the ones you create, are widely used spaces where… Read more »

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a former Division I volleyball player and sponsor of the College Athlete Economic Freedom Act, issued the following statement after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker was named the next President of the NCAA: “Governor Baker has been an extremely effective leader in Massachusetts, having steered our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, praised reported news about the first-ever production of net energy from a fusion energy reaction, an historic breakthrough in fusion energy research and development. “Fusion energy is essential to solving the energy problems we face today. Unlocking this… Read more »

LOWELL, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, secured House passage of a federal funding authorization for water development projects in communities across the nation, including $20 million each for Lowell, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Fitchburg. The inclusion of this federal funding followed testimony… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect marriage equality at the federal level and strengthen state protections for same-sex and interracial couples. “Millions of same-sex and interracial couples across our nation are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, supported the passage of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation includes funding for issues Trahan has prioritized since first being elected to Congress, including increasing pay and financial… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was elected by acclamation to represent members of the New England Congressional Delegation on the powerful House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. “Members of the New England Delegation have a strong history of legislative achievement and leadership within the Democratic Caucus. That’s because we have… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28) issued the following statement after Meta's Oversight Board recommended sweeping reforms to the Cross-Check, or XCheck, program used on Facebook and Instagram:  “Under Meta's Cross-Check program, millions of 'elite' users have been permitted to violate community standards with impunity,… Read more »