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Trahan Applauds Lawrence As One of 22 Communities Selected for Energy Department’s Local Energy Action Program

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) inclusion of Lawrence as one of 22 communities nationwide selected for the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP). This first-of-its-kind initiative is designed to help energy-overburdened communities take control of their clean energy future. “This…

Trahan, Rodgers, Kim, Axne Lead Reauthorization of Critical Bipartisan Suicide Prevention Programs

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, joined Congresswomen Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), Young Kim (R-CA-39), and Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) to lead the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize important programs established under the Garrett Lee Smith…

Trahan Concludes Six-Day Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Ukrainian Border Nations

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) returned home after concluding a six-day bipartisan Congressional Delegation to allied nations bordering Ukraine, including Poland, Romania, and Moldova. The bipartisan delegation departed Washington for eastern Europe on Friday, March 18th and included Representatives Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Mark Green (R-TN), Chellie…

Trahan Announces $4.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Third District Schools and Libraries

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced that 25 schools and libraries in the Third District have received a total of $4,346,353 in American Rescue Plan funding through the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The program, which was created as part of the American Rescue Plan, helps schools and libraries…

Trahan, Morelle, Crow Introduce Bill to Increase Workers’ Access to Apprenticeship Programs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Congressmen Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Jason Crow (CO-06) to reintroduce the Apprenticeship Support for Small Employers and Teams (ASSET) Act to provide workers with more opportunities to enroll in valuable apprenticeship programs. The bill was first introduced in September of 2020…

Trahan Testifies for Additional Sewage Overflow Funding for Gateway Cities

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, requesting $100 million in federal funding to help address combined sewage overflows (CSOs) in Lowell, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Fitchburg. CLICK HERE or the image below to watch Trahan’s full testimony. CLICK HERE to…

Trahan Highlights Nearly $8 Million in Federal Funding for Third District Projects

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) highlighted $7,778,838 in federal funding she successfully secured in a comprehensive government funding package for specific projects in the Third District. The package, which was signed into law today by President Joe Biden, was passed by the House last week. “In partnership with outstanding local…

Trahan, Markey, Warren Introduce Congressional Resolution Marking Jack Kerouac’s 100th Birthday

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced a bicameral congressional resolution to formally mark the life and legacy of Lowell native and esteemed author Jack Kerouac in advance of his 100th birthday this Saturday. “Anyone growing up in Lowell knows…

House Passes Comprehensive Legislation to Aid Ukraine, Invest Millions in Third District

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to pass a comprehensive government funding bill that provides critical aid to Ukraine and support for important community projects across the Third District. “The comprehensive government funding package we just passed is an investment in a brighter future,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “From…

Trahan Statement on Banning Russian Oil

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced a ban on the import of Russian oil: “As long as Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues, so too will America’s response. Putin’s immoral decision to bomb civilian targets – schools, daycares, hospitals, and homes – is killing…