Lawrence, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced $3,582,660 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to support the work of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center.
“I am glad to announce $3,582,660 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to directly support the work of the Greater Lawrence… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) released this statement following the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), H.R. 1585.
“Domestic violence remains far too common with as many as one in three women in the United States still experiencing abuse. The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ushered in transformative progress by… 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) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for their scheduled hearing, Pipeline Safety: Reviewing the Status of Mandates and Examining Additional Safety Needs.
In September of last year, a series of devastating gas explosions struck the… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) lead the Massachusetts House Delegation in a call for Stop & Shop President Mark McGowan to reach a fair contract agreement with the 31,000 United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) employees who have been working without a contract since the end of February.
“We value companies that respect… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) voted to defend transgender servicemembers from the Administration’s discriminatory, self-defeating ban on their military service.
“Last month, in a hearing that was the first of its kind, the Military Personnel subcommittee of HASC invited transgender servicemembers to testify about their service to our nation. We on… Read more »
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced her support for H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, new legislation that would require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to develop a serious plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce pollution.
“In communities throughout Massachusetts and across the… Read more »
Lowell, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) announced that Community Teamwork, Inc. in Lowell, Massachusetts would be the recipient of a $1,628,560 Head Start Child Care Partnership grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“I am pleased that these funds will support kids growing up in my hometown, Lowell. This investment will bring real and… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) introduced legislation to bolster automatic enrollment in 401(k) retirement plans for small businesses.
“Small businesses and their employees are the lifeblood of the American economy, and the engine driving growth in cities and towns across Massachusetts. There were 1.5 million Bay… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) joined her Democratic colleagues to vote in favor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, H.R. 7.
“In 2019 the gender pay gap should be a relic of the past. Unfortunately, women are still making only 80 cents for every dollar earned by a man. That gap is even wider for women of color. That is why today I was proud to vote in favor… Read more »
