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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…

Trahan, Sherrill, Adams Lead Democratic Women’s Caucus Members Calling for Application of Title IX to Future Collegiate Athlete Pay

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a former Division I volleyball player, was joined by Congresswomen Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Alma Adams (NC-12) in leading a request from members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona asking for clarity on how Title IX applies to…

Trahan Announces DPCC Re-Election Bid

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) sent a letter to new and returning House Democrats announcing her intention to seek re-election to her leadership post. Trahan was first elected DPCC Co-Chair in November 2023. In addition to her leadership position, she also serves as a…

Trahan Applauds Fed Increase in Household Energy Assistance Funds by $1 Million This Season

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Trahan Applauds Fed Increase in Household Energy Assistance Funds by $1 Million This Season Those who rely on Haverhill-based Community Action to help pay for their winter heating bills may find relief knowing the agency is sharing in extra $1 million more statewide for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Congresswoman Lori Trahan said recently the state received $144,809,942…

Trahan Statement on the 2024 Election

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LOWELL, MA – Today, House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement regarding the results of the 2024 election: “The results of last night’s election were certainly not what we hoped for. As votes continue to be counted, our commitment to our Democracy must remain unbreakable. As Democrats, we respect…

Trahan, Moulton urge immediate release of home-heating assistance

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Trahan, Moulton urge immediate release of home-heating assistance BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan led a request from members of Congress this week calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help families facing high home heating costs this winter by making all aid authorized in a September law available immediately. The federal government generally announces the…

Trahan Applauds Release of $145 Million in Federal Home Heating Assistance for Massachusetts Families

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LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the release of $144,809,942 in federal home heating assistance funding for Massachusetts households through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Yesterday’s release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) follows Trahan’s advocacy this week urging the…

LCHC cuts ribbon on health care expansion

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LCHC cuts ribbon on health care expansion LOWELL — The new, in-house pharmacy at Lowell Community Health Center has been officially open for a month, and in that time, more than 2,000 patients have filled 6,000 prescriptions. Meeting the needs of the community — onsite, in real time and with compassion — is the mission of the federally qualified health center, said CEO Susan Levine. In…

Massachusetts gets $145M for fuel assistance

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Massachusetts gets $145M for fuel assistance BOSTON — The state is getting more fuel assistance from the federal government to help low-income residents heat their homes this winter, when rising energy costs are expected to put the squeeze on many households. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will provide $3.7 billion in assistance for home…

Trahan Leads 15 House Members Urging Immediate Release of Federal Home Heating Assistance

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LOWELL, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) led 15 House members in writing to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the immediate release of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help families heat their homes in the coming weeks. “As you well know, LIHEAP helps households unable to afford to heat…