By: Jacob Vitali
With her third term underway, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is taking on two new responsibilities as a member of the House Democratic Caucus.
Tuesday, Trahan shared the news she had joined House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, of Revere, as a senior member of her whip team. Clark previously held the position in the 114th Congress before ascending through the ranks of House leadership.
As a Senior Whip, Trahan said she will support Clark’s operation, which is a “critical tool in a narrowly divided chamber to maximize Democratic legislative wins and preserve the progress made during the first two years of the Biden-Harris administration.”
“Rep. Lori Trahan is a relentless advocate for the people of Massachusetts’ Third District and an invaluable asset to the House Democratic Caucus,” Clark said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that she will serve our Caucus as a Senior Whip, helping lead our fight to oppose Republicans’ extreme agenda, stand up for women and working families, and build a fairer future for all Americans.”
In addition to becoming a senior whip, Trahan has been appointed to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s 13 member Regional Leadership Council, where she will represent the New England region.
On the council, Trahan will work with Chairman Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader, and senior Biden administration officials on the implementation of landmark legislation including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
“Since my first day in office, I’ve worked to make sure hardworking families in our district have a voice at the table in Congress. As a Senior Whip and a member of the Regional Leadership Council, I’ll be able to build on the progress we’ve made over the past four years delivering federal funding for local infrastructure and economic development projects and passing long overdue legislation to improve families’ lives. I’m grateful to Whip Clark and Leader Jeffries for entrusting me with these important roles, and I look forward to making sure our district’s priorities are always at the forefront,” Trahan said in a statement.
Jeffries said the council he had appointed will play an important role in this Congress.
“The Regional Leadership Council will guide our partnership with the Biden administration as we implement historic legislation signed into law during the previous Congress. During the next two years, it is critical that the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Safer Communities Act, CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act and other initiatives are brought to life in every corner throughout America. The Regional Leadership Council will focus like a laser beam on executing President Biden’s vision of investing in America,” said Leader Jeffries.
Trahan’s appointment as a senior whip and as a member of the Regional Leadership Council follow her appointment to the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
