LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Trahan announced three federal grants totaling $239,199 for Community Health Centers in Lawrence, Lowell, and Fitchburg. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and was part of the $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus funding package that Rep. Trahan voted in favor of earlier this… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) led the Massachusetts Delegation in a call for Governor Baker to prioritize the needs of community hospitals and community health centers that primarily serve Medicaid and uncompensated care patients across the Commonwealth with new funding provided from the passage of the Families First… Read more »
Washington, DC — This morning, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Ron Kind (WI-03), and Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) introduced legislation that will make testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) free for seniors who receive coverage through Medicare Advantage.
“As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, families need our help now more than ever to cope with the impact. Being able… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Dignity in Aging Act (H.R. 4334) with Congresswoman Trahan’s support. This bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) increases funding for vital programs that help aging Americans live independently and with dignity.
The Older Americans Act (OAA), originally passed in 1965, is… Read more »
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… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, at the invitation of Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) Dr. James Baker, who practices medicine in Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District, presented to Members of the Bipartisan Freshman Working Group on Addiction at their July policy breakfast.
The Freshman Working Group on Addiction, of which Rep. Trahan is a founding member, aims to capitalize on… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) marked 100 days as a Member of the 116th Congress, highlighting legislative progress on core pillars of her campaign promises.
“In 100 days, the House has wasted no time addressing important issues like background checks for gun purchases, expanding and protecting voting rights, restoring the open internet, protecting… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) voted to pass H.Res. 271, a resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s participation in the Texas v. U.S. health care lawsuit seeking to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and the entirety of the Affordable Care Act, and calling on the Department of Justice to reverse its position in the… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) joined with her Democratic Colleagues to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by introducing the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions & Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019.
“The latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act through the courts underscores the importance of the step that House Democrats… Read more »
