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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Hosts Local Lawmakers at Luncheon Forum

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Lowell, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) hosted state lawmakers from around Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District for a luncheon forum to discuss issues facing the district’s 37 cities and towns. Rep. Trahan also provided an update on her work in Congress, and how she is positioning herself to be a partner to the community in Washington, DC.    “I am…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement On Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report

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Lowell, MA – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) released the following statement regarding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report.   “Now that Robert Mueller’s report has been submitted, it must be made public to the American People and to Congress as soon as possible. We deserve the whole truth. The integrity of our democratic system is at stake.”   ###

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces $745,000 in Federal Grant Funding for Community Development Organizations

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Lowell, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan  (D-MA-03) announced $745,000 in federal grants for three community development organizations serving Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District as members of the national NeighborWorks network. The funds have been awarded to the Coalition for a Better Acre in Lowell, MA ($232,000), Lawrence CommunityWorks in Lawrence, MA ($292,000),…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Joins New England Congressional Delegation to Condemn LIHEAP Cuts

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) joined her colleagues in the New England Congressional Delegation to issue the following statement regarding cuts to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in New England.   “We know New England was disproportionately hurt by the Department of Health and Human Services Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces $181,804 in Federal Grant Funding for UMass Lowell

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Lowell, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced $181,804 in federal grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The funding will support a project entitled "Collaborative Research: Understanding the Impacts of Automated Vehicles on Traffic Flow Using Empirical Data.”   “I am thrilled that UMass Lowell was…

Massachusetts Lawmakers Request Additional Information from Columbia Gas Amid New Reports of Delays and Shortfalls in Gas Explosion Claims Process

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Text of the Letter (PDF)   Washington, DC - United States Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Seth Moulton (MA-06) along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Columbia Gas and its parent company NiSource requesting additional information about the claims process established for the communities of the Merrimack Valley…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Joins Colleagues to Introduce Equality Act as Original Cosponsor

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Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) joined her colleagues to introduce H.R. 5, the Equality Act, as an original cosponsor. The Equality Act outlaws discrimination against LGBTQ Individuals in public accommodations, federal financial assistance, education, employment, housing, credit, and jury service by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other existing laws…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Announces 2019 Congressional Art Competition

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) today announced the opening of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is open to high school students from across Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District.   Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office,…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduces the Dream and Promise Act as Original Cosponsor

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Washington, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joined fellow Members of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 to protect our nation’s Dreamers, as well as our Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, allowing them to contribute fully to…

Congresswoman Lori Trahan Statement on President Trump’s FY2020 Budget Request

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) today released the following statement upon reviewing available information about President Trump’s budget request to Congress. “President Trump’s budget request is nothing more than a laundry list of broken promises to working Americans. The proposed indiscriminate cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and other vital social and jobs programs…