Merrimack Valley News

Lori Trahan, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Massachusetts' 3rd district since 2019, recently shared her views on various issues via social media. Her posts addressed consumer rights in digital spaces, actions taken by former President Donald Trump regarding the Department of Education, and ongoing legislative efforts to secure government funding.

In a post dated March 12, 2025, Trahan criticized current practices where "consumers shouldn’t have to wade through pages of dense legal jargon just to use a website or app." She highlighted that companies often force users into an "all-or-nothing choice" with no room for negotiation or alternatives. Trahan emphasized the importance of the TLDR Act in shifting power back to consumers. "Consumers shouldn’t have to wade through pages of dense legal jargon just to use a website or app..."

Later that day, at 21:48 UTC, Trahan commented on former President Donald Trump's recent actions concerning the Department of Education. She expressed opposition and determination by stating: "Donald Trump just fired half of the Department of Education. We’re fighting back." "Donald Trump just fired half of the Department of Education. We’re fighting back."

In another post from March 12, 2025, at 23:21 UTC, Trahan announced her support for House Democrats’ initiative for a four-week funding extension aimed at preventing harmful cuts and keeping the government operational while allowing time for bipartisan agreements. She stated her readiness to vote on this extension as soon as possible: "House Democrats stand united for a four-week funding extension that stops harmful cuts..." "House Democrats stand united for a four-week funding extension that stops harmful cuts..."