LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly announced Strategic Roadmap to confront PFAS contamination, which is designed to restrict additional chemicals from being released into the environment and bolster clean up efforts at contaminated… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), along with Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), introduced the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation would make improvements to existing law by increasing transparency and the accessibility of information about the cost of college for students and their families.
“For many… Read more »
LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the awarding of American Rescue Plan grants totaling nearly $70,000 to organizations across the Third District. The funding will support the response and recovery of the cultural sector from the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our local museums, cultural centers, and historical sites… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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]… Read more »
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.… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
