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Trahan Opposes House Republicans’ Proposed Federal Takeover of Sports

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), the only former Division I woman athlete in Congress, spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 28, House Republicans’ proposal to empower Washington to determine who gets to play sports at every level. “I wish I was talking about a bill that will lower costs for hardworking families or help more Americans buy a home. You…

MACOM Signs Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for Up to $70 Million in CHIPS and Science Act Funding

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s signing of a preliminary memorandum of terms with MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) to provide up to $70 million in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support the expansion and modernization of MACOM’s facilities in Lowell, Massachusetts and Durham, North Carolina. The…

Trahan Sworn in for Fourth Term

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after being sworn in for her fourth term representing Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District: “I’m honored to continue representing the district that means everything to me – the place where my grandparents first settled as immigrants in search of opportunity, where I was born and…

Trahan Statement on the Passing of President Carter

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) released the following statement regarding the passing of President Jimmy Carter: “I’m deeply saddened by the news of President Carter’s passing, and my condolences go out to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who he and Rosalynn adored more than anything in the world.” “Jimmy Carter left his mark on…

Trahan Issues 118th Congress End of Term Report

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued her 2023-2024 End of Term Report to residents of Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District. The report details the work she has done during the 118th Congress to respond to constituent requests, advance legislation, and secure key investments in the communities she represents. “My guiding…

Trahan Votes to Avert Elon Musk’s Catastrophic Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after voting to pass government funding legislation to avert the shutdown demanded by Elon Musk: “I voted for this legislation to avert a government shutdown and protect the livelihoods of millions of Americans from the reckless demands of Elon Musk, the capitulation of…

Trahan Announces $144K in Federal Funding to Support Local Law Enforcement

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced a total of $143,806 in federal funding secured to support law enforcement initiatives in Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Fitchburg, and Marlborough. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program. “Police officers across the…

Congresswoman Trahan Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winners

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LOWELL, MA – On Friday, December 6th, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced Chelmsford High School students Obinna Onyemauwa, Wilson Ochie, and Kensmyth Taveras as the winners of the Third Congressional District’s annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Their app, “Ecosense”, was selected by a local judges from the pool of submissions from middle and high school…

Trahan, Van Duyne, Schneider, Miller-Meeks Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Diagnostic Services at Home

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity (PURE) Act, a bill that aims to provide Medicare beneficiaries with more flexibility for care through an…

Trahan Re-Elected to House Democratic Leadership

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after her re-election to House Democratic Leadership: “I'm grateful to colleagues for their support to continue serving as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. Together, we will work to rebuild trust with working…