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Trahan, Markey and Castor Urge FTC to Use Authority to Make Tech Companies Abide by New Platform Policies

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to a new United Kingdom children’s privacy law intended to protect young users online, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to use its full authority — including its authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act — to ensure major…

New Analysis Finds Build Back Better Act Will Save Massachusetts Families Up to Tens of Thousands in Child Care Costs Annually

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LOWELL, MA – According to a new analysis released by the House Education and Labor Committee, the Build Back Better Act will save Massachusetts families up to tens of thousands of dollars in child care costs each year. The Committee’s report found that the typical Massachusetts family of four with one infant in full-time center-based child care would save $18,750…

ICYMI: John Oliver Highlights Need for PFAS Action Act on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight”

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LOWELL, MA – During Sunday’s airing of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver demonstrated in excruciating detail the dangers of PFAS chemicals and the decades-long need for action to address this issue facing communities across the Commonwealth and the nation. “These chemicals have been linked to a massive array of health issues. High exposure to [PFOA and PFOS]…

Trahan, Curtis Lead Introduction of “Made in America” Legislation

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman John Curtis (R-UT-03), both members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that bolsters American manufacturing by establishing one federal “Made in America” label standard.…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces $2.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for MA-03 Community Health Centers

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, announced $2,770,654 in federal relief funding from the American Rescue Plan for community health centers in Lawrence, Lowell, and Fitchburg. “The COVID-19 pandemic has proven just how critical community health centers in Lawrence, Lowell,…

Trahan Applauds House Passage of Cambodia Democracy Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the Congressional Cambodia Caucus, supported passage of H.R. 4686, the Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation she cosponsored to direct the President to impose sanctions on Cambodian officials who are responsible for antidemocratic actions and human rights violations. “For years, Prime…

Congresswoman Trahan Votes to Protect Abortion Access

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted in support of H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, critical bicameral legislation she cosponsored that will protect the right to abortion access across the country. During consideration of H.R. 3755, Trahan argued for its passage on the House floor: “Roe is on the verge of…

Trahan Statement on Upcoming Hearing on College Athletes’ Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a former Division-I volleyball player, issued the following statement regarding the newly announced hearing on college athletes’ name, image, and likeness rights on September 30th in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, which she sits on: “For far too…

House Votes to Keep Federal Government Open

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted with her Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives to fully fund the federal government, deliver much needed aid to states hit by natural disasters, support Afghan evacuees, and protect the full faith and credit of the United States. “Working families have overcome so much in the past eighteen…

Trahan Votes to Advance Build Back Better Act Provisions Key for Massachusetts Families’ Recovery

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to advance key provisions of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act under her jurisdiction as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The once-in-a-generation legislation will prove key as hardworking families continue down the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through…