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Trahan, Markey Lead Introduction of Bipartisan Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act
On July 14, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Chair of the Congressional Cambodia Caucus, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led the reintroduction of the Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would hold the Cambodian government accountable for abuses and corruption that undermine democracy and human rights as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen continues to engage in a crackdown against human rights, democratic institutions, and political opposition.
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Trahan, Cassidy, Lujan Reintroduce Bipartisan Tldr Act
On July 11, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) reintroduced the bipartisan Terms-of-service Labeling, Design and Readability (TLDR) Act, legislation requiring that online companies make their terms of service contracts more accessible, transparent, and understandable for consumers.
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Trahan, Warren, Markey, Golden Announce $21.4 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Lowell Bridges
On June 26, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Lowell City Manager Tom Golden announced the City of Lowell is receiving $21,400,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to support four bridge rehabilitation and preservation projects across the city.
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Trahan, Bipartisan Coalition Lead Introduction of Youth Poisoning Protection Act
On June 22, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Mike Carey (R-OH-15), Katie Porter (D-CA-47), and Chris Stewart (R-UT-02) as well as Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would ban the consumer sale of products containing high concentrations of sodium nitrite, a meat-curing chemical that can be lethal when ingested.
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Trahan, Edwards, Cassidy, Ossoff Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Rein in Data Brokers
On June 22, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, partnered with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) and Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Ossoff (D-GA) to reintroduce the Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange (DELETE) Act.
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Trahan Statement on House Republicans’ Attempt to Impeach President Biden
On June 22, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after voting against legislation proposed by House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden.
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Trahan Defends Boston Children’s Hospital During Congressional Hearing
On June 14, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) defended Boston Children’s Hospital during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee hearing on legislation that would block critical federal funding for teaching programs at children’s hospitals that provide gender-affirming care.
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Bipartisan Trahan Bill Highlighted in Hearing on Pandemic Preparedness
On June 13, Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s (D-MA-03) Disease X Act of 2023 was highlighted in a legislative hearing hosted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee.
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Trahan Statement on the Federal Indictment of Donald Trump
On June 9, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump was unsealed.
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Trahan, Burgess, Crenshaw, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Pandemic Preparedness Legislation
On June 6, Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Michael Burgess (R-TX-26), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), and Susie Lee (D-NV-03) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation that will help ensure the United States works rapidly to prepare for and develop the necessary medical countermeasures to combat future pandemics.
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Trahan Votes to Prevent Economic Catastrophe for Massachusetts Families
On May 31, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement that will prevent a default on the nation’s debt, which would have had catastrophic impacts on families across Massachusetts.
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U.s. Department of Energy Announces $46 Million From Trahan Authored Program to Support Commercial Fusion Energy Development
On May 31, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $46 million in funding for eight companies, including Massachusetts-based Commonwealth Fusion Systems, advancing designs and research and development for fusion power plants.
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Icymi: Trahan Calls on Republican Leaders to Act on Gun Violence
On May 23, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) spoke on the House floor criticizing Congressional inaction to prevent mass shootings. Trahan, the mother of 8 and 12-year-old daughters, delivered the floor speech pleading for Republican members to take action on gun violence, instead of waiting for another news cycle to pass
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Trahan Supports Increased Community Health Center Funding, Legislation Moves to House Floor
On May 24, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, advocated for and passed increased federal funding for Community Health Centers and Teaching Health Centers out of the Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation now moves to the House floor for a vote
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Trahan Presses Met and DOJ on Cambodian Art Investigations
On May 12, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Chair of the Congressional Cambodia Caucus, sent letters to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the U.S. Department of Justice requesting further action by both parties in the investigation of the museum’s Cambodian artifact collection
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Trahan, Kuster, Fitzpatrick, Tonko, Trone Applaud Extension of Telehealth Prescribing Rules, Urge Continued Access
On May 9, Reps. Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Annie Kuster (D-NH-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and David Trone (D-MD-06) released the following statement after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency through November 2023
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Trahan, Nicholson Meet Gardner Small Business Owners Who Received American Rescue Plan Funding
On May 8, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Mayor Mike Nicholson, and City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas toured Gardner small businesses that have received federal funding through the City’s small business programs supported by federal American Rescue Plan funding
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Trahan Hosts Chips and Science Act Roundtable With Secretary Hao
On May 4, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the Regional Leadership Council, hosted a roundtable on the CHIPS and Science Act with Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao, a senior member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program Office, Third District companies, and higher education institutions training the next generation of workers ready to fill the jobs created by the law
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Trahan and Crenshaw Lead Letter to FDA Regarding Authorization of New Monoclonal Antibodies and Antiviral Therapeutics
On May 3, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03-D) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02-R) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting information on the agency’s plan for authorizing new monoclonal antibodies and antiviral therapeutics
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Trahan Announces Third District Winner for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition
On May 2, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) named Lawrence Academy senior Elliott Paulek as the winner of the Third District’s annual Congressional Art Competition during a reception at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Elliott’s original artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside other winners and she will be invited to Washington, DC for the annual awards ceremony in June