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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces $998,982 in Federal Funding for UMass Lowell Wind Energy Development Research

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced that the University of Massachusetts Lowell would be receiving $998,982 from the US Department of Energy to conduct testing in support of innovative offshore wind research and development utilizing existing testing facilities. UMass Lowell was one of six institutions selected for this purpose, and one of thirteen projects…

Representatives Trahan and Comer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Caregivers of Opioid Addiction Victims

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and James Comer (R-KY) introduced the “National Family Caregiver Support Program Cap Elimination Act of 2019.” This legislation would remove a funding cap under the Older Americans Act (OAA) that unnecessarily limits critical aid for older relative caregivers, including grandparents who are serving in caregiving roles due to the…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Speaks in Opposition to the Proposed MLB Reorganization Jeopardizing Lowell Spinners’ Future

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of the Lowell Spinners. The Lowell Spinners are a Class A Short Season Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). “The Lowell Spinners and other minor league teams across the United States provide critical economic and cultural benefits to the…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Votes to Advance Ambitious Proposal to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs in Education and Labor Committee

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a Member of the Education and Labor Committee, voted to advance the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3. This legislation is an ambitious proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans. The final bill contained an amendment from Congresswoman Trahan to provide transparency and accountability regarding the…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) joined with Democrats on the Education and Labor Committee to introduce the College Affordability Act —a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system that lowers the cost of college for students and families, improves the quality of higher education through stronger accountability, and expands opportunity by…

Representatives Trahan, Langevin Tour Raytheon, InstantEye Robotics Facilities in Andover

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ANDOVER, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) hosted Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities, to tour two defense-related facilities in Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District. The Representatives toured and met with employees of Raytheon and InstantEye Robotics, a…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on Lawrence Gas Leak

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) released this statement following this morning’s gas leak in Lawrence, MA.  “I was outraged by news of mandatory evacuations this morning as a result of a level one gas leak in Lawrence in the areas of Andover Street to Merrimack Street and Sanborn Street to Parker Street. I commend the fire and police departments who…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Education and Labor Committee, Advance Bold Proposal to Protect Workers’ Right to Organize

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) along with her colleagues on the Education and Labor Committee advanced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R.2474. This is the most comprehensive workers’ rights legislation since The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  “As the daughter of a Union Ironworker, I’ve experienced firsthand why unions are the…

Congresswoman Trahan Statement on NTSB Merrimack Valley Disaster Investigation, Hearing, and Final Report

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) released the following statement on the final report of the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the federal agency investigating the disaster. In April, Congresswoman Trahan, along with Congressman Seth Moulton and Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act, legislation…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on Formal Impeachment Inquiry

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) released this statement following Speaker Pelosi’s announcement that the House would proceed with a formal impeachment inquiry.   “Earlier this year, I called for an impeachment inquiry because of the President’s disregard for the rule of law. President Trump’s recent actions further underscore that he will always place his…