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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…

Russian Influence Operations Exacerbate Need for DSOSA

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, published a new fact sheet on how the need for the Digital Services Oversight and Safety Act (DSOSA) has been exacerbated by Russia’s disinformation campaign designed to justify Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked…

Trahan Votes to Keep Promise to Toxic-Exposed Veterans by Ensuring Access to Earned Benefits and Care

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted in support of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring our PACT) Act of 2021, comprehensive legislation she cosponsored to expand and improve toxic-exposed veterans’ access to earned benefits and care. “When the difficult decision is made to send our heroic servicemembers into…

Trahan Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement shortly after President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: “President Biden’s message tonight was focused on one thing: unity. He laid out a vision for how we can move forward as a unified nation – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike – to address the challenges we…

Trahan Statement on SCOTUS Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court: “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s extensive qualifications to serve on the Supreme Court are beyond reproach. As a public defender, the Vice Chair of the…

Trahan, Guthrie Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Women’s Cardiovascular Health During American Heart Month

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, and Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution to support women’s cardiovascular health during American Heart Month. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in this country — but…