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| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2338 | Congresswoman Trahan Unveils 2021 End Of Year Report | 2021-12-30 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) shared her “Year In Review: 2021” report with individuals across the Third District. The report summarizes the progress made over the past twelve months to secure critical pandemic relief for families and small businesses, funding for important infrastructure projects, and legislative victories that will improve the lives of every Third District resident. “Since my very first day in office, one thing has consistently driven my work: improving the lives of everyone who calls our Commonwealth home. Over the past year, that same mission has continued to guide my work in Washington and in our community,” Congresswoman Trahan wrote in a note to residents of the Third District. “However, we’re far from finished. There’s much more work ahead to build on the remarkable progress we made this year. I look forward to continuing our strong partnership with President Biden to deliver for working families like yours as we emerge from this pandemic and build back better than ever before.” The end of year report breaks down Congresswoman Trahan’s work during 2021, including specific details on how she and her team delivered for constituents and legislative victories broken down by issue area such as COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, clean drinking water, small business support, climate change, women’s rights, and more. The report can be accessed by clicking HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-passing-senator-harry-reid | Moulton Statement on the Passing of Senator Harry Reid | 2021-12-29 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Salem, Mass. — Following the passing of Nevada Senator and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) released the following statement: “Senator Reid was a tireless public servant who dedicated his life to improving the lives of Nevadans and Americans alike. A master of the Senate, his leadership and prowess helped usher in critical legislation such as the Affordable Care Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Senator Reid was a unique, one-of-a-kind personality and a true fighter. I’ll never forget the time I was fortunate to spend with him at his home in Las Vegas where he was a mentor, entertainer, and statesman all in one—inspiring for me as a young Member of Congress. America has lost an incredible patriot. My thoughts are with his family.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-auchincloss-markey-lead-ma-delegation-letter-treasury-department | RELEASE: Auchincloss, Markey Lead MA Delegation in Letter to Treasury Department | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Auchincloss, Markey Lead MA Delegation in Letter to Treasury Department Letter urges Treasury Department to reconsider revenue loss to ensure MA cities and towns can build back better WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), along with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), led the Massachusetts congressional delegation in a letter to Secretary Janet Yellen urging the Treasury Department to reconsider the way the agency is calculating pandemic-related revenue losses so that Massachusetts cities and towns are not unjustly penalized. Due to the unique way that Massachusetts funds public education, many Massachusetts cities and towns have reported that they are unable to claim general revenue loss, which is reimbursable under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As a result, many Bay State communities could be unfairly barred from flexible funding that would allow them to build and upgrade critical infrastructure, expand health services, advance environmental remediation, and improve public safety. This is expected to disproportionately impact Gateway Cities, including Attleboro, Fall River, and Taunton, in Massachusetts’ 4th District. The letter calls on the Treasury to reconsider methods of calculation so that cities and towns in Massachusetts can use ARPA funds with the flexibility Congress intended. In the letter Congressman Auchincloss states, “??A fair and accurate accounting of lost revenue will provide cities and towns with the necessary flexibility to reinvest in government services impacted by the pandemic—in line with Congressional intent. We stand ready to work with you on a solution to ensure municipalities can weather the economic downturn, avert long-term austerity measures, and avoid devastating cuts to basic government services.” A full copy of the letter can be found below. The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Yellen: We write to urge you to address critical issues facing Massachuset… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DA7D714F-96FD-48D1-A3CF-143C85D4AA6C | Clark, Reed Lead Letter Urging HHS to Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) led a bicameral letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the ongoing energy crisis and its impact on families served by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The letter is co-led by Congresswomen Gwen S. Moore (D-WI-4) and Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29). The cost of home heating is estimated to increase by 30 percent this winter, which is a level that has not been seen since 2014 and would impact 61 million households that use natural gas for heat. As a consequence of these volatile prices, the purchasing power of appropriated LIHEAP funding could drop by as much as 30 percent. Specifically, the program’s value in available funding could decrease by $1.14 billion from $3.8 billion for regular appropriations and by $1.35 billion from $4.5 billion for stimulus funds. The Members’ letter requests information and timeline updates regarding implementation and eligibility for low-income families and funding needs for the Department to fulfill its obligations. “As the world economy recovers from the pandemic, global energy markets are struggling to keep up with a surge in demand and prolonged supply shortages,” the Members wrote. “For low-income families, these price increases are unsustainable and will force them to choose between heating their homes and other essentials like rent, food, or medicine. As state agencies and grantees prepare their winter programs, it is crucial that they have strong support from your department to assist low-income households.” The letter is signed by 89 Representatives and 19 Senators. Full text of the letter can be found HERE and below Dear Secretary Becerra: We thank the Department of Health and Human Services for its recent release of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s (LIHEAP) annual allocation that will augment relief funding provided by the American Rescue Plan. However, we remain concerned that the ongoing global energy crisi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/12/21/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2369/ | Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Applauds Historic Investments in Massachusetts Roadway Infrastructure | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington | Commonwealth set to receive $804.6 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads, promote safety, and reduce pollution After enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is now distributing $52.5 billion in its first tranche of funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the safety and performance of America’s highways. This investment is for Fiscal Year 2022, and Massachusetts will receive $804.6 million in this round of funding. These federal investments will go toward important projects, including highway performance improvements, bridge repair, and expanding pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure. The total funding also includes a dedicated $44.4 million for highway safety improvements, $69.1 million for congestion mitigation and air quality improvement, $18 million for carbon reduction efforts, and $20.5 million for strengthening the resiliency of transportation infrastructure. “This massive investment into Massachusetts roadways demonstrates the beginning of our physical infrastructure revolution, while starting to solve long-unaddressed safety challenges,” said Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.). “With this funding, we can finally address all too preventable tragedies on our nation’s roads, expand transportation alternatives like biking and walking, reduce traffic congestion for Massachusetts commuters, and begin the process of making our streets cleaner and greener. I am proud of my colleagues and I for securing this investment in the Commonwealth, and I look forward to the opportunities that will be available as we continue to receive additional funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the years ahead.” “I’m delighted that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing over $800 million into our roads, bridges, and public transportation in Massachusetts. With this much-needed investment, we’ll repair our crumbling roads and bridges, fight climate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2336 | Trahan Leads Bipartisan Call for Action to Stop “Sanctioned Suicide” Website | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittees, led a bipartisan group of House members writing to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to request information on the Department’s ability to investigate Sanctioned Suicide, a website that according to a recent New York Times investigation, provides susceptible users with “explicit directions on how to die.” The lawmakers also requested information on the DOJ’s statutory authority – if any – to hold the website’s operators accountable. “Sanctioned Suicide hosts public forums, live chats, and private messaging around suicide. Users share their suicide plans with one another, promote poisons, and post ‘goodbye posts’ and real-time suicide attempts, which are the most-viewed posts on the site,” the lawmakers wrote. “The New York Times article states that only 5% of the posts on Sanctioned Suicide are on recovery and of the hundred most-viewed posts, 53 include instructions or discussions of methods to die by suicide, and 28 narrate attempts. This is deeply disturbing given that the website has 6 million average views per month, four times that of the national suicide prevention lifeline.” Sanctioned Suicide contains countless pages and threads compiled by anonymous users that focus on ways to die by suicide and encourage fellow members to take their own lives. According to the New York Times, members discuss various ways to die by suicide, including “hanging, poison, guns and gas,” and “participants routinely nudge one another along as they share suicide plans, posting reassuring messages, thumbs-up and heart emojis, and praise for those who follow through: ‘brave,’ ‘a legend,’ ‘a hero.’” “The owners of the site try to limit legal liability by encouraging anonymity, requiring users be over 18, and deleting accounts of users after they have posted ‘goodbye’ threads,” the lawmakers continued. “The New York Times identified three victims under 18 in t… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2337 | Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Applauds Historic Investments in Massachusetts Roadway Infrastructure | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – After enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is now distributing $52.5 billion in its first tranche of funding for infrastructure projects that will improve the safety and performance of America’s highways. This investment is for Fiscal Year 2022, and Massachusetts will receive $804.6 million in this round of funding. These federal investments will go toward important projects, including highway performance improvements, bridge repair, and expanding pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure. The total funding also includes a dedicated $44.4 million for highway safety improvements, $69.1 million for congestion mitigation and air quality improvement, $18 million for carbon reduction efforts, and $20.5 million for strengthening the resiliency of transportation infrastructure. “For decades, roads littered with potholes and in need of repair have made it difficult for Bay Staters to get around,” said Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03). “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law changes that. By delivering billions in federal funding to make much-needed upgrades, this critical investment will create jobs, cut down our commute times, and modernize our infrastructure — benefiting every single person here in the Third District and across the Commonwealth.” “This massive investment into Massachusetts roadways demonstrates the beginning of our physical infrastructure revolution, while starting to solve long-unaddressed safety challenges,” said Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA). “With this funding, we can finally address all too preventable tragedies on our nation’s roads, expand transportation alternatives like biking and walking, reduce traffic congestion for Massachusetts commuters, and begin the process of making our streets cleaner and greener. I am proud of my colleagues and I for securing this investment in the Commonwealth, and I look forward to the opportunities that will be available as we continue to r… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=3EDB6F2D-9D1B-4BEE-8D3F-1410CA365C6D | Clark, Pressley Tour Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Call for Build Back Better Act Passage and Extension of the Child Tax Credit | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Representatives toured the food pantry and met with staff, families supported by the Child Tax Credit CAMBRIDGE, MA – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) toured the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) to highlight the federal funding that has helped to reduce food insecurity, including the historic monthly Child Tax Credit payments. “Today, we heard about the families who come here to feed their families, find affordable housing, and sign up for the Child Tax Credit, which is the largest tax cut for working families in our nation’s history. Since July, the families of 61 million children in America have been receiving the child tax credit payments – including over 72,000 families in my district who, in total, have received $145 million,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Policies like the Child Tax Credit put American families front and center in Washington – where they belong. With these investments, our economy is turning a corner, but our work isn’t done until every child, every worker and every family has the resources they need to not just survive but to thrive.” “Today’s visit only reinforces our commitment and the urgency and need for us to advance the Build Back Better agenda. Each day that passes without it being signed into law, our most vulnerable communities are left hurting,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Today we heard from families about the incredible impact the Child Tax Credit has had in helping them weather this pandemic and make ends meet. The pandemic is not over, and families continue to struggle. We have to meet their needs and meet this moment accordingly. We have to legislate accordingly. We have to advance budgets and policies that go as far and as deep as the hurt. These payments have been game changers and failure is not an option.” CEOC offers free tax preparation to people with low or moderate incomes, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need help in preparing their own t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B4477AE8-9494-4A43-A422-B490F3155F4C | Assistant Speaker Clark, Democratic Women’s Caucus Statement on Senator Joe Manchin’s Comments on Build Back Better | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) in a joint response to Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) comments that he would not vote for the Build Back Better Act. The letter is also led by DWC Co-Chairs Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and Lois Frankel (FL-21), Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Freshmen Representative Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53), DWC Whip Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Appropriations Chair Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03). “We are saddened and disappointed by Senator Manchin’s reluctance on the Build Back Better Act, which would lift the working women and families of this country,” said the Members. “The majority of Americans support this legislation because they understand how this bill will deliver for them. Fully paid for and helping people cope with inflation, the Build Back Better Act would ensure that women can return to and prosper in the workforce through investments in child care and pre-k, home care, paid leave, maternal health equity, and the Child Tax Credit. This is the legislation women and families need at this crucial moment. We cannot allow the door to close on this bill, and we remain hopeful that we will find a way to deliver the help that working families deserve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/12/17/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2367/ | Congressional Delegation Announces Over $48 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for Massachusetts | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Boston, MA United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08), William Keating (D-MA-09), Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-05), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), announced Massachusetts airports have been allocated over $48 million in federal grants under the Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. “Massachusetts’ airports are critical to our regional economies and our communities. This significant FAA grant funding is just the start of investments in the Commonwealth from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act to fix our crumbling infrastructure and boost our economic recovery,” said Senator Warren. “I will continue fighting in Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act to invest in universal childcare, take a big whack at the fight against climate change, and ensure corporations stop cheating the system.” “This first tranche of airport funding will help airports across Massachusetts address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. We will also boost our economy, create jobs, and strengthen the supply chain with these critical investments. Every region stands to benefit, and I will continue to fight for even more funding for our Commonwealth’s communities,” said Senator Markey. “Regional airports in western and central Massachusetts are poised to receive important funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “Whether the airports use the funds for terminal impro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2333 | Trahan, Warren, Markey Announce Announce $700,000 in Infrastructure Grants for Third District Airports | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced airports in the Third District have been allocated $700,000 in federal grants under the first round of disbursements of Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. “When we passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we did so knowing it would improve the lives of every person across the Commonwealth,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Of course, that means better roads, safer bridges, and cleaner drinking water, but it also means improved travel through Massachusetts airports – large and small. I’m proud to see these substantial investments going to airports in Lawrence, Fitchburg, Gardner, and beyond.” “Massachusetts’ airports are critical to our regional economies and our communities. This significant FAA grant funding is just the start of investments in the Commonwealth from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act to fix our crumbling infrastructure and boost our economic recovery,” said Senator Warren. “I will continue fighting in Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act to invest in universal childcare, take a big whack at the fight against climate change, and ensure corporations stop cheating the system.” “This first tranche of airport funding will help airports across Massachusetts address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. We will also boost our economy, create jobs, and strengthen the supply chain with these critical investments. Every region stands to benefit, and I will continue to fight for even more funding for our Commonwealth’s communities,” said Senator Markey. The airports receiving funding include: Lawrence Municipal, Lawr… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/memorandum-re-jake-auchincloss-first-year-office | Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ First Year in Office | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ First Year in Office To: Interested Parties From: Matt Corridoni Date: December 16, 2021 Congressman Auchincloss assumed office at a critical moment in our nation’s history. His first three weeks in Congress saw an insurrection, impeachment, and an inauguration. Throughout it all, Congressman Auchincloss was a cool head in a time of crisis and has proven how he is the right person at the right time to take on the historic tenure of representing the Fourth Congressional District. Be it securing wins in the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Agenda; delivering results through top notch constituent services; or becoming a leading voice in the next generation of Democratic leaders, Congressman Auchincloss has shown up and made an impact during these first twelve months of his term. His unique perspective as a millennial, new dad, veteran, and former local elected official have allowed him to make strides even during some of the most turbulent times in Washington. Legislative Victories and Representing Values Congressman Auchincloss was appointed to two coveted committees in his first term, Transportation and Infrastructure and Financial Services. Within his first year on the Committee, he has beennamed Vice Chairman of Financial Services. Congressman Auchincloss became one of the first Freshmen to see a bill successfully pass the House. His consumer protection legislation was introduced on the 100th day of Congress. In addition, Auchincloss’ “Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act,” which will ensure that Americans in banking deserts have access to affordable banking services, passed the Financial Services Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. He questioned SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, and other stakeholders to advocate for retail investors during a series of hearings on the GameStop trading halt. Following a letter to House and Senate leadership, Auchincloss was able to secure key wins in the American Rescue Plan Act, incl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2331 | Trahan, Gardner Officials Highlight Broadband Investments in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined with Gardner leaders and community partners to highlight the historic broadband investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The group discussed recent efforts to expand broadband in Gardner with the partnership of Comcast, as well as additional assistance to get families connected as a result of funding on the way from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “The transformative investments included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law mean Bay Staters will not only benefit from safer roads and bridges, cleaner drinking water, and more accessible public transit, but they will also benefit from expanded access to high-speed internet,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The critical broadband funding included in the package will close coverage gaps, connecting the tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents who currently lack internet access that’s critical for their jobs, schoolwork, tele-health services, and more. I was proud to cast my vote for this once-in-a-generation package, and I look forward to working with our community partners to ensure these investments benefit every family across the Third District.” “In 2021, everyone should have access to broadband internet to keep up with modern world standards for employment and education. The funding included in the Infrastructure Law will help us close the final gaps in locations that are still lacking in internet speeds,” said Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson. “During the past year, we have seen how many companies now have their employees working permanently remote. Furthermore, we now have teachers who have adapted their lesson plans to a more modern internet-based curriculum with a broader research base. Gardner, and other locations across the Commonwealth, need to adapt to these changes in order to provide our residents with the resources they need to be successful. This bill gives us just that and the benefits will help more people than we could mention.” The Bipartisan Infrastr… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2332 | Trahan Statement on President Biden Signing Congressional Gold Medal Legislation Honoring Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation she helped introduce to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan in August, including Lawrence native and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo: “Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo is a hero to her family, her friends, her community, and her country. Not a day goes by that her absence isn’t felt by those who had the honor of knowing her and many more who didn’t but remain deeply grateful for the sacrifices she made.” “The awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that Congress can bestow, is the least we can do to honor all Sergeant Rosario Pichardo did to save the lives of countless Americans and Afghan allies. It will serve as a reminder of the life of service she lived and the obligation each of us shares to carry on her legacy each day.” “I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who were instrumental in passing this legislation and to President Biden for signing it into law. Sergeant Rosario Pichardo’s sacrifice will never – and must never – be forgotten.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-auchincloss-leads-democrats-letter-stop-vaccine-disinformation-profits | RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Democrats in Letter to Stop Vaccine Disinformation Profits | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Auchincloss Leads Democrats in Letter to Stop Vaccine Disinformation Profits Letter urges PayPal to ban users who disseminate vaccine disinformation WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led other Democratic members in a letter to PayPal urging the corporation to ban the use of its online payment system on websites that perpetuate COVID-19 vaccine and treatment disinformation. Specifically, the letter calls on PayPal to deactivate the accounts of the “Disinformation Dozen.” In the letter Congressman Auchincloss states, “We write to express concern about PayPal’s role in the spread of COVID-19 disinformation. As you know, more than 800,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. The majority of these deaths have come after the approval of safe, free, and effective vaccines. Throughout this pandemic, it is our opinion that your company has played a role in financing vaccine disinformation spreaders. We believe PayPal should consider banning the use of its online payments system on websites that perpetuate dangerous lies about COVID-19 treatment and immunization.” A full copy of the letter can be found below. Dan Schulman President and CEO, PayPal 2211 N 1st St San Jose, CA 95131 Dear Mr. Schulman, We write to express concern about PayPal’s role in the spread of COVID-19 disinformation. As you know, more than 800,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. The majority of these deaths have come after the approval of safe, free, and effective vaccines. Throughout this pandemic, it is our opinion that your company has played a role in financing vaccine disinformation spreaders. We believe PayPal should consider banning the use of its online payments system on websites that perpetuate dangerous lies about COVID-19 treatment and immunization. President Biden has called upon social media platforms to take responsibility for any role they play in the spread of disinformation. The Center for Countering Digital Hate published its Disinformation Dozen report that cites the websites of the National … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=1D438902-FCEE-4192-8278-5EDA4A7DEF34 | Assistant Speak Clark Votes to Combat Global Islamophobia | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) voted to pass the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the rise in incidents of Islamophobia worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envoy for monitoring and combating Islamophobia and include state sponsored Islamophobic violence and impunity in the Department's annual human rights report. The creation of the Special Envoy will help policymakers better understand the interconnected, global problem of anti-Muslim bigotry. The legislation will also establish a comprehensive strategy for establishing U.S. leadership in combating Islamophobia worldwide. “The frightening rise of Islamophobia can be seen around the world – and in the halls of Congress. If we are sincere in our fight for equality, religious freedom, and human rights, we must recognize Islamophobia and do all we can to eradicate it,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “With this legislation, we are taking a stand against Islamophobia and actively combating and tracking its escalation in order to work toward a more just and peaceful world.” Full text of the legislation is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/brandon-act-change-dod-mental-health-policy-pay-tribute-fallen-navy-sailor | Brandon Act to Change DoD Mental Health Policy, Pay Tribute to Fallen Navy Sailor Brandon Caserta Passes in Senate; Heads to President’s Des | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced that the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that included the Brandon Act, legislation named in honor of fallen United States Navy Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta. The bill is now headed to President Biden’s desk. The Brandon Act is designed to protect service members who experience mental health emergencies and reduce the stigma around reporting. This bill will allow service members to seek mental health treatment, and require a mental health evaluation as soon as a service member self-reports. It will also allow Americans serving in uniform to seek help confidentially and, if necessary, outside of the chain of command. “We cannot be happier that The Brandon Act is in the NDAA. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Rep. Seth Moulton, Sen. Mark Kelly and their entire staff for tirelessly advocating for our military servicemembers and for the guidance and support they gave Patrick and me through the entire complicated NDAA process,” his parents, Teri and Patrick Caserta said. “The Brandon Act will save military servicemember’s lives and it will give them the mental health care they rightfully deserve without retaliation. We would also like to thank all of the cosponsors who support The Brandon Act, LULAC, NAMI, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and all of the organizations who supported us and The Brandon Act. The tragic and untimely death of Brandon Caserta brought awareness to the suicide rates in our military. We cannot bring Brandon back, but The Brandon Act will honor our son in the way he would want. This is a military service member victory!” Representative Seth Moulton, the bill’s author, said: “America’s service members shouldn’t have to settle for a broken system that’s incapable of providing them with the mental health support they need, and today’s vote means they no longer have to. This bill is an important piece of Brandon’s legac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-announces-local-victories-2022-national-defense-authorization-act | Moulton Announces Local Victories in 2022 National Defense Authorization Act | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, Mass. – Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced that the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that authorizes the federal government to spend money on the nation’s defense. The bill includes a number of locally-important measures Moulton has championed as a member of the House Armed Services Committee. The bill is headed to President Biden’s desk. “Today, the United States faces challenges and threats from countries like China and Russia. We must confront these threats, and we will do it by out-innovating, out-competing and out-performing our adversaries. We must spend the nation’s precious resources differently, thinking not about what we’ve done in the past, but about what the next-generation will need in order to win,” Moulton said. “Since the day patriots built the Springfield Armory in 1777, Massachusetts has led the nation in defense innovation. I am proud to continue that legacy today by including investments in the NDAA that will grow our state’s economy and create great local jobs. I am also proud to see so many critical pieces of the Future of Defense Task Force included in this year’s authorization act.” The National Defense Authorization Act sets the funding levels, expenditures and authorizations for the Department of Defense. Every year, the House and Senate Armed Services Committee write their own versions of NDAA. The House and Senate versions are then negotiated into a final bill which is sent to the president’s desk to be signed into law. The bill passed today is the final version of the NDAA. Moulton worked to ensure this year’s National Defense Authorization Act included the following locally-important items: FUNDING FOR THE GE ITEP PROGRAM: The FY 2022 NDAA includes $315M in funding for General Electric’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), which makes a new generation of helicopter engines for the military’s Blackhawk and Apache helicopters. Moulton has worked hard to secure funding for the ITEP program since his firs… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-trahan-introduce-legislation-protect-servicemembers-stored-belongings | Moulton, Trahan Introduce Legislation to Protect Servicemembers’ Stored Belongings | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Months after Air Force Technical Sergeant Charles Cornacchio was deployed to the Middle East, he found out that the items he stored away in a Massachusetts-based storage facility had been sold and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Today, Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) introduced a bill to raise the existing punishment for companies who sell service members’ belongings. If passed, this bill would hold storage facilities, towing companies or other offenders accountable for knowingly disposing the property of a servicemember without a court order by elevating the consequences to the level of a felony with fines and up to three years imprisonment. Currently, companies can be charged with a misdemeanor subject to fines and the possibility of up to one year imprisonment. “When servicemembers like Charles volunteer to leave everything behind and serve abroad, the last thing they should have to worry about is whether or not their belongings will be sold to the highest bidder,” said Congressman Moulton, the author of the bill. “Right now, companies like this one, consider the low risk of getting caught along with the fines and decide that the risks are worth it and that the fines are just a cost of doing business. This bill will raise the stakes to ensure that something like this never happens to our heroes again.” “While our servicemembers risk their lives to defend us, separated from their communities and their loved ones, the least we can do is ensure they are treated with the respect they deserve,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “What happened to Sergeant Cornacchio is unacceptable, and he’s not the only one who has been wronged like this. I’m proud to partner with Congressman Moulton to introduce this legislation to strengthen the penalties under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. We owe it to our men and women in uniform to do everything possible to prevent their belongings being sold out from underneath them while they’re risking their lives to protect our nation.” Speci… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2329 | Trahan, Moulton Introduce Legislation to Protect Service Members’ Stored Belongings | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Months after Air Force Technical Sergeant Charles Cornacchio was deployed to the Middle East, he found out that the items he stored away in a Massachusetts-based storage facility had been sold and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Today, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced a bill to raise the existing punishment for companies who sell service members’ belongings. If passed, this bill would hold storage facilities, towing companies, or other offenders accountable for knowingly disposing the property of a service member without a court order by elevating the consequences to the level of a felony with fines and up to three years imprisonment. Currently, companies can be charged with a misdemeanor subject to fines and the possibility of up to one year imprisonment. “While our servicemembers risk their lives to defend us, separated from their communities and their loved ones, the least we can do is ensure they are treated with the respect they deserve,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “What happened to Sergeant Cornacchio is unacceptable, and he’s not the only one who has been wronged like this. I’m proud to partner with Congressman Moulton to introduce this legislation to strengthen the penalties under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. We owe it to our men and women in uniform to do everything possible to prevent their belongings being sold out from underneath them while they’re risking their lives to protect our nation.” “When service members like Charles volunteer to leave everything behind and serve abroad, the last thing they should have to worry about is whether or not their belongings will be sold to the highest bidder,” said Congressman Moulton. “Right now, companies like this one, consider the low risk of getting caught along with the fines and decide that the risks are worth it and that the fines are just a cost of doing business. This bill will raise the stakes to ensure that something like this never happens to our heroes again.” Specifically, this b… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2330 | Trahan, Mass. Lawmakers Call for Replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (MA-01), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), William Keating (MA-09), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to swiftly replenish the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The lawmakers’ letter comes as Massachusetts restaurants continue to struggle amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with many at risk of closing if the RRF is not refilled. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate our communities and put the survival of these small businesses and their workers on the line,” wrote the lawmakers in their letter. “Restaurateurs and their staff have worked throughout the pandemic, sacrificing of themselves, providing essential services, and feeding our communities. The federal government has a responsibility to fully fund the RRF and prevent any further closures, layoffs, and losses for our hard-working restauranteurs and dedicated workers.” The American Rescue Plan provided nearly $28.6 billion of critical economic relief to restaurants struggling to keep their doors open since the start of the pandemic, but due to high demand, the RRF was not able to meet the full needs of restauranteurs. In Massachusetts, over 3,400 restaurants – 23 percent – have closed their doors, with 13 percent of Black-owned restaurants closed for business and 44 percent uncertain about their ability to reopen. Of the restaurants that remain open, nationwide an estimated 82 percent of restaurant and bar owners think they will have to close if the RRF is not replenished. In their letter, the lawmakers specifically urged Leadership to prioritize bills led by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) in the House and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) in the Senate that would replenish the RRF. ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-governor-charlie-baker-signing-covid-19-relief-funding | Moulton Statement on Governor Charlie Baker Signing the COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill Into Law | 2021-12-13 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following Governor Baker signing the COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill into law, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “Over the past 20 months, the need for meaningful investments in infrastructure, mental health and workforce development has been laid bare, particularly in some of our most vulnerable communities. Today’s passage of the COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill is the fulfilment of a promise that Congress and the Biden administration made to our essential workers who have been on the front lines of this pandemic for two years; to families struggling to put food on the table and keep the lights on; to small business owners fighting to survive; and to working and middle-class families across the Commonwealth desperate to rebuild and move past this crisis. With this bill, we have the chance to get so much done. We can finally address the growing problem of combined sewer overflow that is threatening state beaches, our children’s health, and the environment. We can treat mental health like the urgent health issue it is by increasing the number of clinicians across our state. We can address housing stability and give families the additional economic leg up they need. Not to mention, we can make long overdue investments in our state’s infrastructure. This legislation will make a difference in the lives of so many. I am glad to see the state legislature finally take action. I hope to see the governor and our municipal leaders move swiftly to put this funding to work to improve people’s lives.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8CED5F70-839D-49F1-8C66-9EA7F749D1E1 | Assistant Speaker Clark, Senator Merkley Introduce Legislation to Put Mental Health Counselors in Every K-12 School in America | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, bicameral legislation to help fill the critical unmet need for school-based mental health service providers in public schools across the United States. This bill directs the Department of Education to establish five-year renewable grant programs for elementary and secondary schools to hire additional school counselors. The bill is co-led by Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Ted Lieu (D-CA-33), and Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38). “We know that our students’ success in school is about more than just test scores – they need the social and emotional support of mental health professionals in order to thrive,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “As kids return to school in new and unfamiliar ways coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important that we invest directly in school nurses, social workers, and counselors. The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act will help public schools meet the counselor-to-student ratios necessary to foster safe schools and promote the long-term health and welfare of our nation’s youth.” “Mental health care is essential health care, now more than ever,” said Senator Merkley. “Our country has neglected this fact for far too long, and our children are paying the price. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still greatly impacting the growth and experience of our school-aged kids, it’s time to do a lot more to ensure mental health programs are available to every child in every school.” The recommended student-to-counselor ratio is 250 students per counselor, but the national average for the 2019-2020 school year was 424-to-1. For school psychologists, the recommended ratio is 500 students per provider, and 250-to-1 for school social workers. This disparity between students’ need and available resources can have critical consequences for young Americans. Mental illness affects 20 percent of Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2326 | Trahan, Carter Celebrate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children’s Health | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), lead sponsors of the Improving the Health of Children Act, celebrated the passage of the landmark legislation to protect children with birth defects and other developmental disorders. The bipartisan Improving the Health of Children Act passed the House on Wednesday on a 405-20 vote. This life-saving action will reaffirm the federal government’s commitment to supporting children’s health and well-being, 1 in 33 of whom suffer from a birth defect. “Since its creation two decades ago, the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has worked to ensure people living with disabilities are given the dignity, respect, and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “I helped introduce the Improving the Health of Children Act to support that critical work. This bipartisan legislation will reauthorize the Center for the first time in fifteen years and provide it with the funding and resources necessary to support more than a dozen essential programs. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House who supported this important legislation, and I look forward to partnering with our Senate counterparts to ensure it becomes law.” “I am encouraged by the bipartisan agreement that children suffering from developmental disorders deserve adequate funding and resources,” said Congressman Carter. “As this bill heads to the Senate, I will continue fighting to ensure that programs essential to finding cures and supplying treatment for life-threatening disorders are properly supported by the federal government. There is no cause more deserving of Congress’s time and attention than that of protecting young lives.” Specifically, H.R. 5551 would reestablish programs related to birth defects; folic acid; cerebral palsy; intellectual disabilities; child development; newborn screening; autism; fragile X syndrome; fetal alcohol syndrome; tourette syndrome; pediatric genetic disorders; disability pr… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2327 | Trahan Statement on New Economic Data | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after the recent releases of updated economic data: “The new economic data released this week shows what the President has been saying for months now – folks here in Massachusetts and across our nation are returning to work in historic numbers. At the same time, increased prices caused by the pandemic are putting a squeeze on many families’ budgets. That certainly would have been the case for my parents when they were raising my three sisters and me, and it’s something we’re working overtime to address.” “It’s extremely disappointing that instead of joining with us in those efforts, Republican leaders are actively cheering on inflation that’s hurting families – with one Republican Senator even labeling it a ‘gold mine’ for them politically. While Republicans play politics with people’s livelihoods, we’re going to continue building on the progress we’ve made to lower prices, address supply chain bottlenecks, and tackle price-gouging at the pump.” “President Biden’s actions to move products through ports faster are working, and grocers and retailers alike are keeping their shelves stocked for the holidays. The House passed additional legislation this week to bolster those initiatives. Gas prices are also coming down, and projections show that will continue as the administration targets price gouging at the pumps. More help is on the way. Our vote in the House for the Build Back Better Act moves policies to lower costs and ease inflationary pressures closer to becoming law, including cheaper prescription drugs, affordable child care, and continued monthly child tax credit payments that are already putting money in the pockets of more than 700,000 Massachusetts families.” “The President and Democrats in Congress have mobilized to address the root causes of inflation and increased costs. As prices continue to drop and families get back on their feet, we’re going to keep pushing to make sure our economy finally works for them.” ##… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D9E53742-347D-4570-AE17-8F68C7901CF5 | Assistant Speaker Clark Votes to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect Our Democracy | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Protecting Our Democracy Act also includes a provision authored by the Assistant Speaker that would prohibit the President, Vice President, and Cabinet members from contracting with the federal government WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Democrats to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that will strengthen America’s democratic institutions and protect them against future presidents who seek to abuse the power of their office. “Nothing is more fundamental to protecting our democracy than ensuring the integrity of our government. Because the President and Executive Branch members have the power to affect how our tax dollars are spent, who the federal government does business with, and the integrity of America’s standing in a global economy, the American people must trust that they will prioritize families and voters before personal gain,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “This comprehensive legislation will restore the government’s system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect America’s elections from foreign interference no matter who is occupying the White House.” The Protecting Our Democracy Act was first introduced in 2020, and reflects Congress’ determination to restore the guardrails of our democratic systems. This year, the bill also stands as the third pillar of the 117th Congress’ efforts to protect, support, and restore the people’s faith in America’s democratic systems — complementing both H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The package includes a provision authored by the Assistant Speaker that would prohibit the President, Vice President, and Cabinet members from contracting with the federal government. Specifically, the Protecting Our Democracy Act will: Prevent Presidential abuses: Prevent abuse of the pardon power Ensure no President is above the law by suspending the statute of limitations for any federal offense committ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FA4D78C7-E213-491D-9483-E0C36DDE38B8 | Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on the Passing, Memorial of Bob Dole | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released this statement in honor of former Senator Bob Dole following her attendance at his memorial today. “Bob Dole was a patriot and a selfless public servant. His loyalty was first and foremost to the American people, not politics or party. Further, he was an incredible champion for vulnerable people and animals throughout his 46-year career in elected office. He was an important ally in passing my legislation, the PAWS Act, that helps victims of domestic violence secure safe housing for their pets, and he fought tirelessly for people with disabilities until his last breath. I was honored to attend his memorial and will carry on his legacy of cooperation, kindness, and lifting up the defenseless.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2021/12/chairman-lynch-receives-testimony-from-administration-officials-on-u-s-counterterrorism-policy-during-national-security-hearing | Chairman Lynch Receives Testimony From Administration Officials on U.S. Counterterrorism Policy During National Security Hearing | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. —This week, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, held a hearing to examine the worldwide threat posed by al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and other foreign terrorist organizations. The hearing also examined the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach, in coordination with international allies and partners, to counter the evolving foreign terrorist threat. “As terrorist threats to the United States continue to evolve, so too must our counterterrorism approach. Around the world, terrorist organizations have sought to exploit local conflicts and insurgencies to advance their own violent and twisted ideological objectives,” Chairman Lynch said in his opening statement. “Denying safe haven to these organizations and delegitimizing their ideology will require a whole-of-government approach that lessens our reliance on massive long-term military presence, and instead looks to ‘over-the-horizon’ partnerships and quick-strike capabilities.”? The Subcommittee heard testimony from Christopher Landberg, Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State; and Milancy Harris, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism, U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The hearing was immediately followed by a classified briefing from representatives of the Department of State, Department of Defense, and the National Counterterrorism Center. Members and witnesses discussed how the Biden Administration is expanding existing counterterrorism partnerships and using “over-the-horizon” capabilities to ensure terrorist threats cannot endanger the United States or its interests from Afghanistan. In response to a question from Rep. Trahan, Mr. Landberg testified that the Biden Administration is seeking to leverage the experience of the 84-member Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, to counter the threat of ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. He further testified that the Coalition’s e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/12/08/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2360/ | Neal Votes for Annual Defense Bill to Meet the Needs of Servicemembers and Military Families | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington Last evening, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to pass bipartisan defense legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, that strengthens America’s security and meets the needs of our servicemembers, veterans and military families. This robust bill bolsters pay and improves benefits for servicemembers, combats sexual assault in the military and modernizes our defense technology. “When we invest in what makes America strong – from our technology to our alliances to our men and women in uniform – we make our nation safer and stronger,” said Congressman Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “The NDAA is good for residents of western and central Massachusetts and the industries we have here that help keep our government going. In addition to a 2.7 percent raise for our servicemembers, there is more funding to support jobs and growth in our region. These include the authorization of projects that directly impact the workforce at General Dynamics in Pittsfield and Warren Pumps in Warren and the two entities will be able to retain roughly 1,500 jobs. In addition, the NDAA includes many provisions related to addressing the PFAS contamination in communities Westfield and throughout Berkshire County. The NDAA also requires that servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserves get paid at the same rate as their active-duty counterparts for special duty pay. Westover Air Reserve Base and Barnes Air National Guard generate hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development and this bill will ensure they are able to continue being strong community partners.” The FY22 NDAA: secures a 2.7 percent pay increase for our men and women in uniform; makes historic and significant changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to combat sexual assault and related crimes in the military; invests in Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help build a fairer and more diverse Armed Services; and makes key investments to address the threat of climate chan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2324 | Trahan, Markey, and Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Trahan (MA-03) along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), introduced the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Act of 2021, legislation that would eliminate the total funding cap for the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area and extend its authorization to 2036. The Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area spans 994 square miles and encompasses 45 communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Designated by Congress in 2009, the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area protects and educates visitors about the region where the American Revolution began. Under current law, authorization for the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area will expire on September 30, 2024, if Congress does not act to extend Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s ability to receive federal money. "So many have benefited from the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s beauty and history — particularly Minute Man National Historical Park, a Third District gem,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “With funding set to expire in 2024, it’s imperative that we act swiftly to ensure communities across the region can continue enjoying all the Heritage Area has to offer, from the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge to Walden Pond and beyond. By extending its ability to receive federal funding, this legislation will protect Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area for generations to come.” “From Minute Man National Historical Park to the Leominster State Forest and Ralph Waldo Emerson House, the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area preserves the region’s rich history, natural beauty, and revolutionary ideas,” said Senator Markey. “This legislation will ensure that Massachusetts residents and visitors are able to explore the living history in Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area for years to come.” “The Freedom's Way National Heritage Area stretches across communities in Massachusetts and encompasses rich culture, history, and scenic landscapes,” said Senator Warren. “I'm glad to support this legislation so… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6C0BF846-548C-4EB6-8152-2FE7F1716C1A | Clark Joins Winthrop Local Leaders for Tour of MWRA in Celebration of Infrastructure law, Improvements to Water Quality | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WINTHROP, MA – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) toured the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to celebrate the clean water infrastructure provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed into law on November 15, 2021. Clark was joined by local leaders and members of the MWRA to discuss the new law’s investments into Massachusetts water infrastructure and funding to detect and remove toxic PFAS chemicals from the water. In total, this is the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history. “Access to clean drinking water should be no question in Massachusetts – or anywhere in America. The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes unprecedented investments in our water infrastructure and ensures everyone has access to safe, clean drinking water,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “With these new funds, we will modernize and strengthen our water infrastructure, replace harmful lead pipes, and detect and remove dangerous PFAS toxins -- a reality the Fifth District knows all too well. My message is as clear as your water will be: Washington is delivering results and a better, healthier future for everyone.” Under the new law, Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. In total, the Infrastructure Law will invest $55 billion to expand access to clean drinking water for households, businesses, schools, and child care centers all across the country. From rural towns to struggling cities, the legislation will invest in water infrastructure and eliminate lead service pipes, including in Tribal Nations and disadvantaged communities that need it most. Specifically, the infrastructure law includes: $10 billion dedicated to eliminating and detecting PFAS chemicals from water, $23 million will be distributed this year and will be targeted toward underserved and disadvantaged co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EAF2F2A1-3127-473D-9EBC-A549D227D27E | Assistant Speaker Clark Visits South Natick Dam with Local Leaders, Celebrates New Infrastructure Law, Water Quality Improvements | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a $55 billion investment to improve water infrastructure and remove lead pipes, invest in PFAS detection and removal NATICK, MA – Yesterday, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) hosted a press conference to celebrate the clean water infrastructure provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed into law on November 15, 2021. Clark was joined by Natick and Wayland local electeds and members of the Charles River Watershed Association to discuss the new law’s investments into Massachusetts water infrastructure and funding to detect and remove toxic PFAS chemicals from the water. In total, this is the largest investment in clean drinking water and waste water infrastructure in American history. “Access to clean drinking water should be no question in Massachusetts or across America. The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes unprecedented investments in our water infrastructure and ensures everyone has access to safe, clean drinking water,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “With these new funds, we will modernize and strengthen our water infrastructure while removing and detecting harmful PFAS toxins -- a reality the Fifth District knows all too well. My message is as clear as your water will be: Washington is delivering results and a better, healthier future for everyone.” Under the new law, Massachusetts will receive $1.1 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest $55 billion to expand access to clean drinking water for households, businesses, schools, and child care centers all across the country. From rural towns to struggling cities, the legislation will invest in water infrastructure and eliminate lead service pipes, including in Tribal Nations and disadvantaged communities that need it most. Specifically, the infrastructure law includes: $10 billion d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2021/12/chairman-lynch-to-hold-national-security-hearing-on-u-s-counterterrorism-policy-tomorrow | Chairman Lynch to Hold National Security Hearing on U.S. Counterterrorism Policy Tomorrow | 2021-12-06 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. —Tomorrow, at 9:30 a.m. ET, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, will hold a hearing to examine the worldwide threat posed by al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and other foreign terrorist organizations. The hearing will also consider the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach, in coordination with international allies and partners, to counter the evolving terrorism threat. In the 20 years since the September 11th attacks, the “global war on terrorism” has cost hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars, but the terrorist threats facing the United States today are more diffuse and complex than ever before. Al Qaeda and ISIS remain active around the world and have established branches and affiliates in 19 countries, which continue to pose a threat to U.S. interests at home and overseas. The Biden Administration has made clear that U.S. counterterrorism policies should be calibrated to address new and evolving terrorist threats. To delegitimize terrorist organizations’ ideology and prevent them from finding safe havens to recruit, train, and plot acts of violence, the United States must adopt a whole-of-government approach that lessens its reliance on military force and emphasizes robust information-sharing, international diplomacy, and civilian and humanitarian assistance to address root causes of conflict. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A9D16E6C-3AF2-4F98-93FF-944A6267152A | Clark Hosts Energy Secretary Granholm to Celebrate Infrastructure Law, Hear Malden Weatherization Success Story | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | MALDEN, MA – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-3) hosted U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a tour of the home of Cindy Yu, a Malden resident whose home was recently weatherized with efficiency upgrades by Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC). The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act invests a historic $3.5 billion in the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), reducing energy costs for more than 700,000 low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring health and safety and creating jobs. “Cindy’s story highlights the core purpose of the Infrastructure Investments & Jobs Act: investing directly in American families to lower costs and build a stronger, more sustainable future. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act is the game changer we’ve been waiting for,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “With this new law, families, especially low-income families, will increase their energy efficiency and save money through reduced energy bills while collectively strengthening our climate resiliency as a nation. I’m grateful to Secretary Granholm and my Massachusetts colleagues for coming to Malden to highlight the importance of this critical program to our economic recovery and our future.” Across the U.S., two-thirds of low-income households devote over 6% of their income to utility bills alone and only 2% of the 38 million eligible low-income homes in the U.S. are weatherized each year. The weatherization investments in the infrastructure law will: save single-family homes an average of $283 per year in reduced energy costs lead to an annual reduction of 2.2 million metric tons of carbon improve the health and safety of home dwellers by eliminating non-energy related hazards like mold or fire hazards, resulting in non-energy savings of over $1,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses and missed work days create or help retain ~8.5K jobs each ye… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-scotus-abortion-case | Moulton Statement on SCOTUS Abortion Case | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following oral arguments in the Supreme Court involving the Mississippi law that prohibits abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “For nearly half a century, we’ve counted on the Supreme Court to preserve a woman’s Constitutional right to make her own health care decisions. After this week’s oral arguments, it's become increasingly clear that this may no longer be the reality. Abortion rights are more in danger now than they’ve been in a generation. As early as next June, tens of millions of women, especially low-income women and women of color, could be turned away from abortion clinics and effectively pushed into a de-facto regime of forced pregnancy. Make no mistake: the wealthy will still have abortions because they will have no problem traveling far and wide to do so. Americans need Congress to do everything in our power to prevent anti-abortion extremists from bulldozing over their right to bodily autonomy and self-determination. That’s why, back in September, the House voted to codify Roe v. Wade into law. It’s now up to the Senate to eliminate the filibuster and do the same. We used to be able to rely on the Supreme Court to uphold precedent, but with Trump and McConnell’s politicization of the Court, that is no longer the case. We simply cannot stand by and allow our children to grow up in a country with fewer rights than when they were born. For those who are angry at the relentless attacks against women’s equality and autonomy, I encourage you to continue making your voice heard. The Court needs to hear how critically important this issue is to the American people—the majority of whom support upholding Roe v. Wade. If we fail to live up to this moment, we will return back to the days where women risked death to obtain illegal abortions and move toward a future where women are no longer able to live out their hopes and dreams. The fundamental promise at the heart of Roe is that women have the right to make decisions about th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2320 | Trahan, U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Highlight Historic Federal Weatherization Investments | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and fellow elected officials to highlight unprecedented federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will weatherize homes and buildings across the Commonwealth and save hardworking families money. “Thanks to the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Bay Staters will not only benefit from safer roads and bridges, cleaner drinking water, and more accessible public transit, but they will also see their utility bills go down as well,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The weatherization funding included in the package will support upgrades to homes and buildings that keep them warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer, reducing energy usage and keeping money in families’ pockets. These efforts also mean reduced emissions, which is key in the fight against the climate crisis. I was proud to cast my vote for these once-in-a-generation investments, and I’m even prouder to show Secretary Granholm the incredible ways they’ll be put to use across Massachusetts.” In addition to historic investments in upgrading Massachusetts’ roads, bridges, water systems, and public transit systems, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains billions to combat the climate crisis and strengthen the Commonwealth’s climate resiliency. During visits to the Boston Arts Academy and a family home in Malden today, Trahan and Granholm highlighted funding coming to the Commonwealth from the legislation’s $3.5 billion allocated to weatherize homes and buildings. These investments will drive down utility costs for families and reduce energy consumption by keeping buildings warmer during colder months and cooler during hotter ones. At the first stop, Trahan and Granholm, as well as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, toured the Boston Arts Academy, which is part of Boston’s energy efficiency and climate resiliency c… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/12/02/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2357/ | Neal Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B12760A2-EFA6-4CCE-B5CD-947DE13B81BC | Floor Speech From Assistant Speaker Clark on Reproductive Rights | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) addressed the House making the below statement regarding today's oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The case is a challenge to Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, a law that essentially outlaws abortion and sets the stage to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion established in Roe v. Wade. "For almost 50 years, the right to abortion has been protected by the Constitution. Yet, in the last decade, state lawmakers have pushed through nearly 500 restrictive laws that make abortion difficult and sometimes impossible to access. This fight has reached a breaking point. Anti-abortion policies are about power and control: control over our bodies and control over our choices. Congress must pass the Women's Health Protection Act to protect the constitutional right to an abortion and ensure that all people have the freedom to control their own bodies. We will never back down from this fundamental fight for our rights." To view footage of Assistant Speaker Clark speaking on the House floor about this case, click HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-verdict-murder-ahmaud-arbery | Moulton Statement on Verdict in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following the verdict in the murder trial of Ahmaud Arbery, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “Today’s verdict isn’t justice—it’s accountability. True justice would mean that Ahmaud Arbery was never hunted down and murdered in cold blood to begin with. It would look like him being alive to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family. Make no mistake, accountability is important. But as we mark the jury’s decision, let’s not forget that there is still so much work to be done to address the horrific racial violence to which Black people in America continue to fall victim. While many of us are at a loss for what to do, it is up to all of us, particularly white people, to do the hard work. Silence and inaction are no longer an option. We have a responsibility to dismantle systemic racism and put an end to the injustice that people of color in America continue to face. It is our duty to create a country where Black people’s existence is no longer a threat: one where simply jogging while Black is not subject to death. And to my colleagues, it’s up to us to call out white extremism whenever it rears its ugly head in our workplace. It should come as no surprise that much of the dangerous rhetoric we’ve seen over the last five years from some of our fellow elected leaders has worked to protect and embolden white vigilantes. We still have a lot of work to do. So the call to action for everyone is: let’s get to it.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2318 | Trahan, Schakowsky Introduce FTC Whistleblower Act To Protect Consumers | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was joined by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) in introducing the FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021. The bill would protect whistleblowers who disclose wrongdoing at their current and former employers that fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Disclosure could include unlawful violations of consumer protection and anti-trust laws and regulations. This act would protect whistleblowers from retaliation and incentivize their reporting. “Time and time again, whistleblowers have proven key in uncovering information critical to protecting consumers,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “As the Federal Trade Commission works to investigate harmful behavior by massive corporations, it’s important that the agency offers safeguards to protect and incentivize potential whistleblowers, as is standard with several other investigatory agencies. I’m proud to join with Chairwoman Schakowsky to introduce the FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021, which will enable the Commission to establish these essential standards and bolster its important work.” “Whistleblowers risk their livelihoods to bring truth to light and help safeguard the public from corporate wrongdoing,” said Congresswoman Schakowsky. “Recent events have again proven how indispensable whistleblowers are to our society, to democracy, and to American families. That is why today my colleague Representative Trahan and I take action to support whistleblowers. The FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021 will help the Commission to take bold action against wrongdoers by protecting whistleblowers from retaliation for their bravery and incentivizing the disclosure of unlawful activity that harms American consumers.” "Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing waste, fraud, and misconduct that directly impacts consumers,” said Melissa Wasser, policy counsel, Project On Government Oversight. “Establishing a whistleblower award program at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will incentivize whistleblowers to co… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:06Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-fitzpatrick-introduce-heads-act | Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Heads Up Act | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally Disabled and Underserved Population (HEADs Up) Act of 2021. The HEADs Up Act would direct the Health Services and Resources Administration to designate people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as a Medically Underserved Population. The HSRA is the government agency that advocates for people who are cut off from quality health care by economics, geography or a medical vulnerability. “There are clear cracks in America’s health care system, and one example is the way we treat those among us who require the most complex care,” said Congressman Moulton, the author of the bill.“Citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve quality treatment just like everyone else, and America has an obligation to provide that. We’ve come so far, but there is still more ground to cover. With this bill, we can expand health care resources to make them more available to these Americans. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to get this passed.” “We must do more to ensure that all Americans have access to basic health care, especially those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who often have more complex medical needs,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan legislation which seeks to remove the barriers to care that exist for those within the IDD community so that they can lead healthy lives.” The change in designation would give Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities access to new primary care and specialist services, incentivize new research, and authorize more favorable reimbursement rates for providers who treat Americans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The “Medically Underserved” designation was created with the passage of the Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996. Despite years of advocacy and ample evidence that people with Inte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2307 | Trahan, Donoghue Announce Completion of Critical Land Exchange in Lowell | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and Lowell City Manager Eileen Donoghue announced the completion of a critical land exchange between the National Park Service and the City of Lowell. This exchange has paved the way for construction of the Hamilton Canal Innovation District’s mixed-use neighborhood, establishing parking, housing, and commercial space just blocks from Lowell’s most historic sites. “The completion of this important land exchange between the City of Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park represents our strong commitment to economic innovation right here in the Mill City,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “With new, mixed-use development right around the corner from our city’s most historic sites, we’ll ensure that residents and consumers alike are able to take full advantage of all that the Hamilton Canal District has to offer. I’m grateful for all the work my predecessor, Congresswoman Tsongas, put into this project, and I’m proud that we’ve built on those efforts to achieve this long-anticipated milestone. I look forward to our continued work to further this important investment in Lowell’s economic growth.” “The Hamilton Canal Innovation District represents one of the most promising opportunities for mixed-use development in Massachusetts,” said City Manager Donoghue. “Once fully developed, the district will transform Lowell by doubling the size of our downtown, strengthening our commercial and residential markets and creating a new gateway to the City. From the earliest stages of the HCID’s planning, completing this land exchange was identified as a critical component in realizing the district’s full potential. The City of Lowell is grateful to all of the parties involved in this effort and ensuring that it reached a favorable outcome.” The land swap was initiated by former Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-03) during the 112th Congress when legislation was passed to authorize t… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2308 | Ahead of Thanksgiving, Child Tax Credit Puts $264.1 Million in Tax Cuts Back in Massachusetts’ Families Pockets | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) highlighted a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 667,000 Child Tax Credit payments were sent to Massachusetts families the week before Thanksgiving. A total of $34.7 million in tax cuts went back into the pockets of 84,000 hardworking families in the Third District alone. “This year has been incredibly difficult for working families, and the holiday season often brings added financial stress. That’s why the expanded Child Tax Credit payments continue to be so important,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The millions of dollars in tax cuts delivered the week before Thanksgiving will ensure that, instead of struggling to afford basic necessities, working families can focus on quality time with loved ones this holiday season.” In November, as part of the fifth round of Child Tax Credit payments, the Treasury Department distributed nearly $16 billion nationwide to the hardworking families of over 61 million children. Across five months, the department has delivered $77 billion to families across the country. The expanded Child Tax Credit, included in the American Rescue Plan, is one of the largest-ever single-year tax cuts for families with children. Last week, Trahan voted to extend the successful monthly payments through the end of 2022 when the House took up the Build Back Better Act, comprehensive legislation that will lower costs for working families and put more money in their pockets. ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2303 | Trahan, Markey and Castor Press Facebook on Misleading Targeted Ad Policies | 2021-11-22 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee along with Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers in response to new research suggesting that the company continues to facilitate targeted advertising to teens based on young users’ browsing history and preferences. The research comes after Facebook’s July 2021 announcement that it would significantly limit the criteria by which advertisers may target teens on its platforms to age, location, and gender. In her testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Facebook Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, reiterated that policy: “We have very limited advertising to young people. You can only actually now target a young person based on their gender, age, or location.” However, the new research indicates Facebook itself targets ads to users under 18, using a machine learning system powered by users’ personal data, including browsing history. “Facebook’s announcement that it would limit ad targeting to users under the age of 18 implicitly acknowledged the harms that targeted advertisements pose to young people, and Facebook explicitly stated it was committed to taking a ‘more precautionary approach’ in its advertising practices when it announced its policy change,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter. “Unfortunately, new research suggests that harmful advertising practices on Facebook continue.” A copy of the letter can be found HERE. In April, Congresswoman Trahan and Congresswoman Castor along with Senator Markey and Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to Zuckerberg regarding Facebook’s announcement that the company was “exploring” plans to develop a version of Instagram for children and expressed concerns about Facebook’s past failures to protect children on Facebook’s Messenger Kids app. In May, after the company fai… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C5BAC37C-ABB3-4144-983B-5C3A3A7780EE | Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates Lower Costs For Families, Universal Pre-K In Passage Of Transformative Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement celebrating the passage of the Build Back Better Act. “The Build Back Better Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in families. It will help us recover today and rebuild a stronger tomorrow. With this bill, we are fundamentally improving the lives of workers, women, children, and seniors and ensuring that the wealthiest Americans and corporations pay their fair share. “When I first ran for Congress, I had a dream that every child in America could have access to a great start through universal pre-kindergarten. With today’s bill, what was once a moonshot will soon be reality. What’s more, we are lowering the cost of child care for 20 million families and finally honoring our child care workers with livable wages. This bill lowers the cost of prescription drugs so that families don’t have to decide between paying for food or rent and the medication they need. It extends the historic child tax cut, helping families make ends meet and lifting millions of children out of poverty. And it includes the largest investment in tackling climate change in our history, addressing climate injustice and supporting clean energy jobs and businesses. “This legislation is part of the Build Back Better agenda that will lower costs, lower taxes, create jobs, and build an America where everyone has a fair shot at success. I am deeply proud of the Democratic Caucus and grateful to the White House for their work to get this bill over the finish line. This is what’s possible when American families are front and center in Washington, D.C.” The Build Back Better Act will: Provide affordable, quality child care and universal pre-school: Expands the basic promise of free schooling in America for the first time in 100 years with universal pre-kindergarten for all 3- and 4-year olds, approximately 6 million children. Slashes child care costs for families earning up to 250% of their state’s median income. Raises the wages of providers and early educators.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-house-passage-build-back-better-act | Moulton Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following passage in the House of the Build Back Better Act, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “For years, American families have been asking their elected leaders for pretty simple things. They’ve told us they need quality, affordable childcare so they don’t have to quit their jobs; paid family and medical leave so they’re not forced to choose between taking care of a loved one and a paycheck; affordable medication for their diabetes or cancer so they don’t have to decide between groceries and life-saving treatment; and ultimately just a fair shot and equal chance to get ahead. Tonight, with the House’s passage of the Build Back Better Act, we are a step closer to solving these challenges. This bill is more transformative than any piece of legislation we’ve seen in years. While we didn’t always agree and today’s outcome might’ve taken longer than many of my colleagues hoped for, the simple truth is that legislation like this doesn’t come without negotiation, compromise and a bit of frustration. This bill isn’t only transformative because it finally meets the needs of working-class American families, but also because it pushes us toward a path to reinventing our 1950s transportation system. The agenda includes money for true high-speed rail that will connect people and offer cleaner, faster, and safer alternatives to sitting in traffic. For a long time, if you were a supporter of high-speed rail, people would listen politely, agree...and then say it will never happen. But whether you care about climate change, economic development, or simply spending our limited transportation dollars more wisely, high-speed rail is the answer. Every American deserves the freedom to travel comfortably and effortlessly at 200 mph from city to city and town to town if they want to, just like the rest of the developed world. And tonight, we just got closer than we've ever been to this reality. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/11/19/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2353/ | Neal Praises House Passage of Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means voted for the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation action to bring down the everyday costs that Massachusetts families face. This landmark legislation creates good paying jobs, cuts middle class taxes and lowers the costs of health care, child care and family care – fully paid for by asking the wealthiest few and biggest corporations to pay their fair share. “At last, we are sending the Senate a once-in-a-generation package to invest in our nation’s workers, families, and economy,” said Congressman Neal. “We fought hard to keep key provisions like paid family and medical leave in the legislation because we cannot build back better until we recognize the needs of workers outside of the workplace. Each individual measure in this bill has the potential to change lives, and when taken together, these investments will transform our country for the better. “Under President Biden’s leadership, and thanks in large part to the vaccine, our country is steadily climbing out of the devastation of the pandemic. This legislative package helps ensure that our continued recovery expands opportunity and financial security for all Americans. The Ways and Means Committee responsibly crafted provisions to lower the cost of prescription drugs and health care premiums, and expand the Affordable Care Act to finally close the coverage gap. We leveraged the tax code to make the largest investment in combatting climate change in American history, while extending popular tax credits to put money back into the pockets of hard-working families. “When combined with the bipartisan infrastructure law, this legislation will create millions of high-quality, good-paying jobs, reduce inequality, and advance equity in our nation. Democrats are building back better.” The Build Back Better Act: Lowers Health Care Costs: Empowers Medicare to negotiate lower drug costs for seniors and halts Big Pharma’s outrageous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2301 | Trahan Votes to Advance Build Back Better Act, Deliver for Massachusetts Families | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to advance the Build Back Better Act to meet the urgent needs of Massachusetts families by creating jobs, cutting taxes, and lowering costs. “Today’s vote for President Biden’s Build Back Better Act moves us one step closer to delivering the tools and resources working families need to return to work in good-paying jobs knowing they have the support necessary to provide for their loved ones,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Together with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Build Back Better Act’s historic investments in affordable health care, cheaper prescription drugs, accessible child care, stronger educational opportunities, and bold action to address the climate crisis will improve the lives of families across the Third District. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to get this critically important legislation across the finish line and shorten our road to recovery from the pandemic.” The Build Back Better Act will reduce costs that have long been a barrier for families working to succeed financially in Massachusetts by cutting taxes and making health care, child care, home care, education, and housing more affordable and attainable. Through these once-in-a-generation investments, working parents, especially working mothers, will be able to return to the workforce, children will have new learning opportunities, and the Commonwealth’s economy will grow for years to come. Specifically, the legislation will deliver for Third District residents and all who call the Bay State home through investments in: Quality, Affordable, and Accessible Health Care: To ensure that Massachusetts residents facing illness never have to worry about how to afford treatment, the Build Back Better Act: Closes the Medicaid coverage gap to help millions of Americans gain health insurance; Extends the American Rescue Plan’s health insurance premium reductions for individuals who buy their own coverage through 2025; Expands Medicare to help older… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2021/11/chairman-lynch-examines-strategies-to-prevent-suicide-among-u-s-servicemembers-and-veterans | Chairman Lynch Examines Strategies to Prevent Suicide Among U.S. Servicemembers and Veterans | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, held a hearing to examine how the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and community organizations are working to strengthen mental health and curb the alarming rate of suicides among our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans. “The suicide epidemic among our military and veteran communities is an enduring public health crisis that also carries profound implications for U.S. national security,” Rep. Lynch said in his opening statement. The Subcommittee heard testimony from Alyssa Hundrup, Director of Health Care at the Government Accountability Office; Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond, Executive Director of Home Base; Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton, Senior Director for Postvention Programs at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors; and Staff Sergeant (ret.) Johnny Jones, member of the Board of Directors for Boot Campaign. The hearing was personal for Members and witnesses, who shared their own experiences of losing a loved one to suicide and why that has driven them to help military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, shared that after her brother returned from military service during the Vietnam War, he struggled for years and later took his own life. She explained, “That was years ago, but the pain of my brother’s passing is still with me today.” Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, who lost his father, a Marine veteran, to suicide, discussed the importance of removing perceived stigmas for family members who have lost someone to suicide, stating “the way we avoid it is not to try and repress it as a culture, but to accept it—not that it has to happen, but we can address it.” Dr. Stumpf-Patton testified about the loss of her husband to suicide, stating that after his death, she felt “completely alone, with no direction on surviving my devastating loss.” She added, “So many times, I jus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2300 | In Advance of Build Back Better Act Vote, Trahan Offers Call with Mother to Convince GOP Members | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) spoke on the floor of the House in support of the Build Back Better Act, which is being considered in the House this week. In her remarks, Trahan offered her Republican colleagues a call with her mother, Linda Loureiro, to explain how working families like the one she grew up in will benefit from the Build Back Better Act’s long overdue investments. CLICK HERE or the image below to watch footage of Trahan’s remarks shared by Forbes Breaking News. A transcript of Trahan’s speech as delivered is embedded below. During her speech, Trahan talked about how her family struggled to make ends meet growing up, which limited her mom’s ability to work full time and contribute fully to the economy. “My father was a union ironworker, and like his union brothers and sisters have done for decades, he worked long, hard hours to provide for my three sisters and me...But the demands of my dad’s job placed limitations on what my mom could do for work,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Despite the wages and benefits secured by his union, my parents couldn’t afford child care for four girls, so my mom picked up jobs where she could to help make ends meet. Whether it was clerical work, cleaning homes, hostessing, or caring for kids, she did anything and everything possible to help pay the bills while also making sure she was home to care for us while my dad was away.” “Here’s the thing: My family’s story, it isn’t unique – not in the slightest,” Trahan continued. “In fact, it’s a story shared by millions of working families across our country who show up to work each day, but don’t have the support they need to get ahead...Under President Biden’s leadership, we’re going to flip that script.” The Build Back Better Act will reduce costs that have long been a barrier for families working to succeed financially in Massachusetts by cutting taxes and making health care, child care, home care, education, and housing more affordable. Through these once-in-a-generation investments, … | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C405B52E-92D3-4F03-8463-5F92EAB506BB | Assistant Speaker Clark, Murray Reintroduce BE HEARD in the Workplace Act to Address Workplace Harassment | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-8), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) reintroduced the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act of 2021. This legislation is the first comprehensive response to the #MeToo movement, and takes critical steps to prevent workplace harassment and ensure workers can seek accountability and justice. “Today, we’re saying enough is enough: no more silence, no more complacency,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Whether you’re an assistant, an actress, a waitress, or an executive, workplace harassment is unacceptable, and victims must have the ability to seek justice. The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act will broaden civil rights protections, ensure access to a legal process, expand victims’ rights, and help change the culture of silence and abuse. This is about justice and respect for every worker, and nothing less should be tolerated under the law.” “Healthy communities include healthy workplaces – where everyone can do their best work, free of abuse and harassment,” said Laura R. Van Zandt, Executive Director of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Inc. “BE HEARD in the Workplace Act provides important structure to support companies in doing their best to create those spaces. REACH works with schools, businesses and faith communities – along with families, friends and neighbors – promoting healthy boundaries, respect and consent. As an employer, we are committed to those practices as well, and BE HEARD can give all employers a helpful roadmap. Even years after the #MeToo movement first began, workers across the country continue to face sexual harassment at work. For some workers, the pandemic has only made already pervasive sexual harassment worse—particularly for women in the foo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8A58DCDF-AFC9-476C-80F3-F7713FC82624 | Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on Enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. “For years, the American people have called for improvements to our nation’s highways, bridges, and roads, and demanded smart investments to solve the housing and climate crises. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic step forward. It will modernize our nation’s roads, bridges, ports, and public transportation systems, expand broadband, get lead out of our drinking water, and address climate change. It will add 2 million jobs per year over the course of the next decade — jobs that are good paying, green, and protected by unions. “With this bill signed into law, we have reached a milestone in our work to recover and rebuild a stronger economy. We must now fulfil our commitment to build a more just, sustainable, and inclusive tomorrow for every worker, woman, and family by passing the Build Back Better Act. Together, we will enact transformative progress for every American and for our future.” The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes provisions to: Repair roads and bridges with the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Invest in public transit and rail with the largest investment in public transit and passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak. Expand broadband by ensuring every American has access to reliable high-speed internet, all the more critical after COVID. Secure clean water by making the largest investment in clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in American history, replacing lead pipes and delivering clean water to millions of families. Improve supply chain channels by investing in our ports, water systems and airports. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-signing-infrastructure-bill | Moulton Statement on Signing of Infrastructure Bill | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Ahead of President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package into law, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “Today is a special and historic day for the country, but also for the state of Massachusetts. This infrastructure package will make the long overdue investments in American infrastructure that families across the Bay State have been asking for since I got to Congress in 2015. This means $100 million to connect communities with reliable, high-speed internet; $1.1 billion to ensure families have access to clean, safe drinking water; $47 billion for resilience that strengthens our coasts and infrastructure from climate change and more. But to be clear: our job isn’t done. A great start to making the once-in-a-generation investments American families need and deserve is to pass the Build Back Better Act. This transformational bill will help us connect communities with high-speed rail, deliver quality childcare and paid family medical leave, combat the growing threat of climate change, crack down on the high costs of life-saving medication and so much more. Together, with the infrastructure bill, this agenda will serve as the largest investment in working people since the New Deal. I’m looking forward to working with the Biden administration and my colleagues in Congress to make this happen.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2296 | Trahan Statement on POTUS Signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after joining President Joe Biden for an historic White House ceremony during which he signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law: “The bipartisan infrastructure package becoming law sends a signal to families here in the Commonwealth and across the nation that help is finally on the way. I was proud to cast my vote for this historic legislation and join President Biden this afternoon when he signed it into law, finally ending Washington’s decades-long failure to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” “Over the next five years, workers here in Massachusetts will benefit from the creation of good-paying union jobs with quality benefits to support their families. More than a thousand miles of highway and hundreds of bridges will be repaired, meaning those same families can commute to work and school safely. Their energy costs will go down thanks to weatherization efforts that will keep buildings warmer during the winter and cooler during the summer. Communities along the Merrimack River will see improvements to their water systems to prevent millions of gallons of sewage from flowing into their most valuable natural resource and for many, their drinking water supply, each year. And that’s just the start.” “Many of these investments will come through funding formulas that already exist. However, there are still tens of billions of dollars up for grabs through competitive funding programs that we know communities in the Third District and across the Commonwealth would benefit tremendously from. Our efforts now focus on working with our state and local governments to bring home that additional funding, which will prove key in improving the lives of everyone who calls Massachusetts home.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2021/11/chairman-lynch-to-hold-hearing-on-supporting-mental-health-preventing-suicide-among-u-s-servicemembers-veterans | Chairman Lynch to Hold Hearing on Supporting Mental Health, Preventing Suicide Among U.S. Servicemembers & Veterans | 2021-11-12 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington D.C. —On November 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, will hold a hearing to examine how the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and community organizations are working to strengthen mental health and curb the alarming rate of suicides among our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans. The hearing will demonstrate the need for a holistic approach to suicide prevention and will also highlight the importance of supporting military families after the loss of a loved one. Despite high-level attention from DOD and the VA across multiple administrations, suicide deaths among post-9/11 servicemembers and veterans have outpaced combat deaths. On average, more than 6,300 veterans have died by suicide annually since 2001 and hundreds of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve servicemembers die by suicide each year, according to data collected by the VA and DOD. This crisis has profound implications for U.S. national security, as well as the health, morale, and well-being of our nation’s servicemembers, veterans, and their families. President Biden’s new strategy for “Reducing Military and Veteran Suicide” offers a comprehensive roadmap for improving mental health and suicide prevention efforts by strengthening community engagement, reducing barriers to care, expanding lethal means safety education, and addressing “upstream risk” factors that may tragically contribute to suicide. SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES There are specially trained responders ready to help servicemembers and veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Servicemembers and veterans can: Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone; Send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder; Start a confidential online chat session at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-clyburn-introduce-landmark-legislation-provide-black-wwii-veterans | MOULTON, CLYBURN INTRODUCE LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE BLACK WWII VETERANS, DESCENDANTS FULL GI BILL BENEFITS; WARNOCK TO INTRODUCE IN SENATE | 2021-11-11 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C — In 1944 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill into law. In theory, the G.I. Bill represented a promise from the country to the people who fought on its behalf that their sacrifice would be rewarded with the opportunity to attend college and build generational wealth. In practice, generations of Black veterans of World War II and their descendants were robbed of this promise because of Jim Crow and the wide racial disparity in the bill’s implementation. In honor of Veterans Day, 77 years later, Representative Seth Moulton (MA-06) and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-06) introduced legislation in the House, and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is set to introduce in the Senate, legislation designed to begin to repair the damage: The Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox G.I. Bill Restoration Act of 2021, more simply known as the G.I. Bill Restoration Act. The bill, authored by Rep. Moulton, would provide the families of Black veterans of World War II a transferable benefit that their descendants can use to attend college, secure housing, start businesses and build generational wealth. The bill is named in honor of two World War II veterans who exemplify the indignities African American veterans faced after serving their country. “We all know the G.I. Bill lifted up a generation of WWII veterans and built the American century. It’s been called the most successful piece of legislation ever. But most Americans don’t know that many Black veterans were left out: denied benefits, denied homes, denied the generational wealth that comes from going to college,” said Congressman Seth Moulton, the author of the bill.“We can never fully repay those American heroes. But we can fix this going forward for their families. While our generation didn’t commit this wrong, we should be committed to making it right. This legislation honors our nation’s commitment to America's vets.” “I was a young student when President Truman integrated the Armed Services in response to th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-capt-max-clelands-passing | Moulton Statement on Capt. Max Cleland’s Passing | 2021-11-10 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following the death of U.S. Army Veteran Capt. Max Cleland, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “America lost a giant. Max Cleland had the heart of a patriot till his last breath. He was a role model to so many, including me, and an inspiration to everyone he met. Through the tragedy of his own life, Senator Cleland saved the lives of others. And he reminded us, in the words of Martin Luther King, that ‘everybody can be great because everybody can serve.’ | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/11/10/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2352/ | Berkshire Family YMCA Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Congressman Richard Neal | 2021-11-10 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Pittsfield, MA PITTSFIELD: Berkshire Family YMCA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on November 10 at 1:00 PM to celebrate the start of a major improvement and renovation program at its Pittsfield Branch located at 292 North St. The program will include keynote speaker, Congressman Richard E Neal, City of Pittsfield Mayor Linda M Tyer, and others invested in the success of the downtown anchor. Tours of the facility will also be provided. Plans for the renovation and restoration project have been underway since 2017. The project will take 15-18 months to complete at the cost of $12.4 million. Allegrone Companies is the project’s general contractor. Once complete, the Y’s Pittsfield branch will be home to a new child care wing, an indoor walking/running track, a new basketball court, and improved energy efficiency. The project will restore and enhance the historical elements of the original 1909 building. In addition, the project will provide 200 quality local jobs in the trades during construction and add four child care and three human service staff positions upon completion. Berkshire Family YMCA’s fundraising campaign will continue over the next two years and seeks to raise an additional $4 million in support. Celebrating its 135th year in the community, Berkshire Family YMCA is no stranger to the needs of the 131,000+ residents of Berkshire County and Southern Vermont and the flexibility and perseverance it requires to provide the right programs and services to support those needs from cradle to cane. Started as a Bible study group, then chartered as a YMCA in 1886, Berkshire Family YMCA now hosts over 4,200 members county-wide with over 105,000 facility visits annually, 45% of visits at its Pittsfield location. The Y serves over 10,000 community members for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility activities through its three year-round facilities in Pittsfield, Northern Berkshire, and Bennington, Vermont, along with 12 program sites and five child care sites. The Y jumped in throughou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2289 | Congresswoman Trahan Highlights Historic Child Care Investments at Little Sprouts in Methuen | 2021-11-10 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Early Education and Care William Eddy visited Little Sprouts Early Education & Child Care in Methuen to highlight the need for the historic child care investments included in the Build Back Better Act. These investments will bolster working families’ efforts to get back on their feet and aid early education centers like Little Sprouts in their recovery from the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated in the clearest possible way the need for public investments in child care and early education. The challenges over the past year and a half have forced many facilities to close their doors or lay off their essential workers, limiting the services families depend on to get back on their feet. We need to change that,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Working parents need increased access to quality, affordable child care to return to work, and child care and early education workers need to be brought back into the workforce and compensated for the critically important work they do during some of our children’s most important years. The Build Back Better Act will deliver both, and conversations like the one today at Little Sprouts in Methuen have only made me more confident that we’re going to get it done.” During the visit, Trahan met with staff for a discussion on early education and the facilities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic before touring the facility and visiting a classroom. The discussion centered around access to child care facilities like theirs and the need for strong federal support that increases access for families and strengthens the child care workforce. “Early education and child care is a lifeline for working families everywhere — even more so as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said William Eddy, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Early Education. “The historic investments in the Build Back Better Act support both working families and child care pro… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-auchincloss-we-will-finish-job | VIDEO: Auchincloss: “We Will Finish the Job” | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | VIDEO: Auchincloss: “We Will Finish the Job” WASHINGTON, D.C.— This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA04), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released a video statement after voting to pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and voting to pass the rule that will advance the Build Back Better Act. A link and full transcript can be found below. WATCH: Auchincloss on Historic Night in Congress “I just walked off the House floor after a long week. But we passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill - sending it to the president’s desk where he will sign into law: historic investments in clean energy and clean water; major upgrade to high-speed internet in this country; and a transformative and historic commitment to improving public transit everywhere in the country. “We also passed the rule that will allow us to vote on the Build Back Better Act - which has investments in early education, in climate action, in affordable housing, and in lowering healthcare costs - before Thanksgiving. We will finish the job.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=853DE0B3-419A-4ADA-8FDB-8842F76DA82C | Assistant Speaker Clark Statement on Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Advancement of Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the progress made to pass the Build Back Better Act. “Tonight, the House sent the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to President Biden’s desk and set the stage for passage of the Build Back Better Act. Together, these bills will infuse our economy with opportunity by creating jobs, lowering costs and taxes, and investing directly in working families. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will modernize our nation’s roads and bridges, expand broadband, get lead out of our drinking water, and help address climate change. It will create 2 million jobs annually over the next decade -- union jobs, green jobs, and most importantly, good paying jobs. “President Biden and Democrats made a promise to the American people: we would not return to the status quo but would create an economy that finally works for working families. Advancing the infrastructure package and the Build Back Better Act puts us on the precipice of progress as we bring to life our shared vision of a safe planet, a just economy, and a strong future for every worker, woman, child, and family.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/11/06/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2342/ | Neal Votes to Create Millions of New Jobs, Rebuild America with Bipartisan Infrastructure Package | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to create millions of good-paying union jobs with a once-in-a-century investment in rebuilding infrastructure in Massachusetts, including roads and bridges, transit, rail, clean drinking water and wastewater systems and high-speed broadband networks. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will repair and modernize crumbling and outdated infrastructure across the nation, ensuring all American communities have the infrastructure to succeed in the 21st Century economy and ending bottlenecks that add needless delays and costs for businesses bringing products to market and families traveling to school or work. “Our nation’s crumbling and outdated infrastructure weakens our economy, hurts families, and causes added costs and delays for American businesses bringing their goods to market,” said Congressman Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “Democrats are delivering a transformational and bipartisan infrastructure bill that will create good-paying jobs here in Massachusetts, strengthen our economy, secure cleaner air and water, and make our communities a better place to live and work by bringing our infrastructure into the 21st century. Together, the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Act are estimated to create an average of 2 million jobs each year over the next decade. In the wake of the pandemic, poor infrastructure has struggled to keep up with a sharp increase in consumer demand – resulting in added costs for businesses and delays for consumers. The United States ranks 13th globally in terms of the quality of our infrastructure, and the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the condition of our infrastructure a C-. As the economy continues its strong recovery, President Biden and the Congress are seizing this historic moment to Build Back Better: improving infrastructure in every state in the union, growing the economy and helping Americans get back to work, while advancing justice and opportunity f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2287 | House Approves Historic Investments in Rebuilding Massachusetts’ Infrastructure | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) voted to send the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation makes long overdue investments in upgrading the Commonwealth’s infrastructure. The House also moved one step closer toward final consideration of the Build Back Better Act, which will meet the urgent needs of Massachusetts families by creating jobs, cutting taxes, and lowering costs. “For far too long, Washington’s divestment from infrastructure projects has forced communities across the Third District to take a Band-Aid approach to repairing roads, bridges, and water systems. When I ran for office, I promised to work with whomever necessary – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike – to change that,” Congresswoman Trahan said. “That’s what the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will achieve. Whether it’s upgrading sewage systems in Lowell and Lawrence, repairing bridges in Haverhill and Fitchburg, improving roads in Gardner and Acton, making intersections safer in Marlborough and Methuen, or much more, this legislation will deliver the investments necessary to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, improve the daily lives of every single resident of the Third District, and create millions of family-sustaining jobs nationwide.” “However, generating millions of good-paying jobs only works if people are able to return to work,” Congresswoman Trahan continued. “That’s why we also took a critical step forward today in advancing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, which makes unprecedented investments in working families like the one I grew up in. Together, these historic pieces of legislation will ensure that no one is left behind as we defeat COVID-19 and rebuild our economy. We will get both done.” Massachusetts stands to benefit mightily from the historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation will improve the lives of every Bay Stater, create mill… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-congressmen-auchincloss-and-neguse-unveil-legislation-close-gun | RELEASE: Congressmen Auchincloss and Neguse Unveil Legislation to Close Gun Purchase Loophole Following Mass Shooting In Boulder | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressmen Auchincloss and Neguse Unveil Legislation to Close Gun Purchase Loophole Following Mass Shooting In Boulder The legislation would prohibit individuals convicted of violent misdemeanors from purchasing firearms Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, along with Representatives Joe Neguse and Robin Kelly, are unveiling the End Gun Violence Act, legislation to restrict the sale of firearms to those convicted of violent misdemeanor crimes in the last five years. The shooter who killed 10 people at a King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado on March 22nd, had previously been convicted of a violent misdemeanor. Under this Act, he would not have been eligible to purchase the firearm used to kill 10 individuals that day. Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia prohibit handgun purchases by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes. However, these individuals are still eligible to purchase firearms in the remaining states, creating a patchwork of eligibility and increasing the risk of firearm-related violence. Establishing a federal law to prohibit the sale of firearms to those who have been convicted of violent misdemeanor offenses will legally protect vulnerable populations not currently covered by state law and create a national standard. In June, the Colorado state legislature enacted similar legislation barring those convicted of violent misdemeanor crimes from purchasing guns for five years. “Tragedies like the King Snoopers shooting should never be repeated. No one with a violent misdemeanor conviction should have access to guns. By closing the boyfriend loophole, we are saving lives and keeping our neighborhoods safer,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “While our local law enforcement seek justice for the senseless act of violence perpetrated against our community on March 22nd, we are working to change the law to prevent future tragedies,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. “Ensuring that firearms cannot be sold to violent… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=91CA070C-4F64-4D9F-B92D-138778886E69 | Clark Releases New Data on the Child Tax Credit’s Impact on Massachusetts Families | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) highlighted a new fact sheet from the Joint Economic Committee that outlines how the Democrats’ Child Tax Credit (CTC) is already meeting the urgent needs of Massachusetts families by helping parents make ends meet and positioning the economy for stronger growth for generations to come. “The American Rescue Plan’s tax cut for families is working! This pandemic and its economic fallout have brought many Massachusetts families to their breaking point but since Democrats passed the American Rescue Plan last March, the extended Child Tax Credit — one of the largest tax cuts for families in U.S. history — has helped provide support to over 70,000 children in Massachusetts' Fifth District,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Through the Build Back Better Act, House Democrats are continuing our work to help families and our economy to recover and thrive. The Child Tax Credit and the Build Back Better Act put the needs of families first and are key to building a just, inclusive, and equitable America.” In October 2021, new Child Tax Credit data shows that 72,000 children received payments totaling over $24.3 million in the Fifth District. Another monthly payment will be sent on November 15, 2021. These successes prove the need to extend the expanded CTC through the Build Back Better Act. As outlined in a newly released White House fact sheet, the historic investments called for in the framework would bolster financial security and spur economic growth in Massachusetts by reducing taxes on the middle class and those striving to break into it. Led by President Biden and Democrats in Congress, the American Rescue Plan was signed into law in March 2020 to help families recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Build Back Better Act extends the tax cut for families by continuing to provide families $300/month per child under 6 or $250/month per child ages 6 to 17. Critically, the Build Back Better Act also includes permanent refundability for the Child Tax Cred… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/11/05/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2341/ | Neal Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “Tonight, we finally delivered on historic federal investments in broadband, clean drinking water, public transit, and an array of sustainable infrastructure investments. This plan recognizes the desperate need to upgrade our roads, highways, and bridges while also making a significant down payment on tackling the climate crisis. When taken together, these investments will create good-paying jobs, supercharge our competitiveness, and ultimately, help us continue down the path to build back better. “While this is a monumental investment in our nation, our work is far from finished. I maintain that it may be the road that gets people to their jobs each day, but basic workplace supports like child care and paid family and medical leave are what keep them employed. We cannot miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make investments that ensure the economy works for all Americans and their families. I urge my colleagues to join me in continuing our progress and supporting the Build Back Better Act as well.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/11/05/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2343/ | Neal Statement on October 2021 Jobs Report | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) October 2021 jobs report: “This month’s strong jobs report shows that when Americans feel safe, they are right back to work. These broad-based gains across sectors and positive revisions to prior months’ reports show how intertwined our economic recovery is to the spread of coronavirus, and we have President Biden’s bold investment in vaccine deployment to thank. Parents are now able to get their children vaccinated, which will expand child care options and reduce virus spread, and we must remain vigilant in following the CDC’s guidance on booster shots to ensure we keep on this path of defeating the virus—our economy depends on it. “While the number of jobs added to the economy beat expectations, labor force participation rates have remained flat. Even before the pandemic, the labor force participation rates, particularly for women, were hindered by piecemeal child care options and a lack of paid family and medical leave. This sluggish rate underscores the need for investing in these crucial supports, which acknowledge workers’ responsibilities outside of their jobs and help them stay in the workforce and advance in their careers. “The economy is rebounding thanks in large part to the American Rescue Plan’s investments, and the combination of the Build Back Better Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that the House will pass today will continue to help our economy become stronger, more inclusive, and more sustainable. This is the moment, and Democrats will deliver.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2285 | Trahan Announces Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony in Dracut | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced that she will be hosting a Veteran’s Day pinning ceremony for Vietnam War veterans in Dracut on Wednesday, November 10th. The event will be held at 4:30pm at the Dracut High School Auditorium and feature nearly 60 Vietnam veterans receiving the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. “It’s an honor to partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor the service of these incredible veterans,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Each of them and their loved ones have sacrificed so much to protect the values we cherish as a nation, and we owe them a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. I’m glad that our community is able to come together for this ceremony to show our Vietnam veterans our deep appreciation for all they’ve done and all they continue to do.” Trahan is hosting the event in partnership with the Dracut Department of Veterans’ Services and the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, a national 50th-anniversary commemoration organization dedicated to honoring Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. The veterans who will be recognized on Wednesday all served in the Vietnam War between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, and are from Dracut or nearby communities. Additional attendees for the event, which was supposed to be held last spring but postponed because of the pandemic, include Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe, State Representative Colleen Garry (D-36th Middlesex), and Dracut Town Manager Ann Vandal. The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin features a bald eagle in the center representing the courage, honor, and dedicated service of every veteran. The eagle is displayed in front of the American flag with six stars representing the servicemembers of the six allied nations who fought alongside American soldiers during the war. Trimming the front of the pin is a blue circle matching the color of the American flag and symbolizing vigilance, perseverance, and justi… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=A1EA7310-4D8E-46AF-BC0B-E5D4E331612A | Clark Celebrates House Passage of Legislation to Protect Older Job Applicants | 2021-11-04 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Assistant Speaker Clark (MA-5) celebrated the passage of the Protect Older Job Applicants (POJA) Act, legislation to protect older job applicants from age discrimination during the hiring process. The POJA Act will codify and clarify protections for older job applicants in the current Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to ensure that legal protections extend beyond current employees. “It’s Congress’ duty to combat discrimination in all its forms - including ageism,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “In order to rebuild an economy that works for everyone, we need to ensure that everyone can equitably participate in the workforce. The Protect Older Job Applicants Act will provide older applicants with the protections they rightfully deserve during the hiring process.” "Despite having valuable skills and experience older workers who lose a job are far more likely to become part of the long-term unemployed. This is particularly true for older workers of color who have higher rates of unemployment. As a result, job seekers may be forced to spend down modest savings, leave the workforce prematurely, and face higher rates of economic insecurity in retirement. The Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 acknowledges this problem and begins to address age discrimination in hiring practices by providing protections for older job applicants that were previously only available to the employed," said Edna Pruce, President of Mass Senior Action Council. While many employers and legal scholars have interpreted the ADEA as applying to job applicants and employees, two federal circuit courts ruled that some provisions of the ADEA’s federal anti-age discrimination protections only applied to current employees, not job applicants. These narrow interpretations contradict the intentions of the ADEA’s creators and the POJA Act specifically includes job applicants as protected under the ADEA. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2284 | Trahan, Carter Applaud Advancement of Bill Protecting Children’s Health | 2021-11-04 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee for advancing a bipartisan bill to protect children suffering from birth defects and other developmental disorders. H.R. 5551, the Improving the Health of Children Act, will reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. This lifesaving action will reaffirm the federal government’s commitment to supporting children’s health and well-being, 1 in 33 of whom suffer from a birth defect. “The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has been critical in helping young children with birth defects, and it’s long past time for it to get the support it deserves,” said Trahan, the bill’s Democratic lead. “That’s why I partnered with Congressman Carter to introduce bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Center for the first time in fifteen years and provide it with the resources necessary to bolster the efforts of more than a dozen essential programs. These are initiatives that change the lives of children, mothers, and families across the nation, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for working with us to advance the Improving the Health of Children Act today.” “We have a duty to protect young lives, not just as Members of Congress or Americans, but as people,” said Carter, the bill’s Republican lead. “If Operation Warp Speed taught us anything, it is that American health care innovation thrives when government supports research and development. There are lives out there that need saving. There are cures that are waiting to be discovered. This bill will help us do just that.” Specifically, H.R. 5551 would reestablish programs related to birth defects, folic acid, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, child development, newborn screening, autism, fragile X syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, Tourette syndrome, pediatric genetic disorders, disability prevention, and other relevant diseases. Read the full text … | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:54:03Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E11FA916-DA05-46DC-B1D7-36916DB7D8D5 | Assistant Speaker Clark Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Workplace Harassment and Increase Transparency and Accountability | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) joined Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) in reintroducing the Ending the Monopoly of Power Over Workplace harassment through Education and Reporting (EMPOWER) Act. This legislation will lift the veil of secrecy surrounding workplace harassment, and bolster transparency and accountability. “All forms of harassment in the workplace—whether based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or race—are abuses of power,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Harassment and abuse threaten a worker’s career, livelihood, and dignity, and this cycle of workplace assault must end. The EMPOWER Act will ensure that any and all harassment comes to light, victims are protected, and training is implemented to create safer workplaces. It’s long past time we get this done for workers.” This comprehensive, bipartisan and bicameral legislation will address workplace harassment by increasing transparency and accountability. It will reduce the barriers that prevent survivors from speaking out and seeking justice, helping to make workplaces safer and more equitable for all employees across all industries. Specifically, the EMPOWER Act: Prohibits non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses that cover workplace harassment as a condition of employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or change in employment status or contractual relationship; Establishes a confidential tip-line for the EEOC to receive reports about harassment and target employers that continue to allow for systemic harassment at the workplace. This would supplement the EEOC’s current formal complaint process. The information would be shared with state-based Fair Employment Practice Agencies, who could also bring civil enforcement actions against employers; Requires that public companies disclose the number of settlements, judgments, and aggregate settlement amounts in connection with workplace harassment (as a material disclosure) in their annual SEC filings; and disclose the existence … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://lynch.house.gov/2021/10/lynch-to-host-information-session-on-service-academies-november-7th | Lynch To Host Information Session On Service Academies November 7th | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Stephen F. Lynch | L000562 | lynch.house.gov | lynch | https://lynch.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | On Sunday, November 7th, 2021, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08) will host an information session at Braintree Town Hall for all high school students interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies. Representatives from each of the following academies will make brief presentations and be available for questions: United States Military Academy at West Point, NY United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY United States Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT Massachusetts Maritime Academy at Buzzards Bay, MA All students and their families are welcome to attend. WHAT: Congressman Lynch’s Academy Day WHEN: Sunday, November 7th, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM WHERE: Horace Cahill Auditorium Braintree Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 CONTACT: Bob Fowkes, (617) 428-2000 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-statement-ges-44-million-investment-advanced-manufacturing-jobs-sixth | Moulton Statement on GE’s $4.4 Million Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in Sixth District | 2021-10-28 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Following today’s announcement that General Electric will invest an additional $4.4 million in advanced manufacturing jobs in the North Shore, Representative Seth Moulton released the following statement: “This announcement marks the next chapter in a promise General Electric made to me a few years back when they committed to investing in job training in the Sixth District. “With this additional level of funding, young people across our region will continue to obtain the skills, training, and credentials they need to land good-paying jobs. This funding will ensure we remain competitive and continue to lead the charge in transforming and developing the advanced manufacturing industry for years to come.” Background: Both in 2016 and 2017, while Rep. Moulton visited its headquarters, G.E. made the philanthropic commitment to Representative Moulton to invest money into additional advanced manufacturing jobs. Moulton’s team was instrumental in bringing together the North Shore workforce training programs to propose a detailed plan to G.E, which eventually became the GE Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program (AMTEP). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2277 | Congresswoman Trahan Announces $160,000 in Justice Assistance Grants for Third District Communities | 2021-10-27 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced justice assistance grants totaling over $160,000 for local governments in the Third District, made possible by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The grants will enable these municipalities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs. “Throughout the Third District, our law enforcement officers and first responders go above and beyond the call of duty every day to keep our communities safe,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “The funding provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program will support their efforts by investing in programs that address unique issues in each city. As a strong supporter of this federal program, I’m proud to see these funds going to our communities, and I pledge to continue working with local leaders and police chiefs to advocate for additional opportunities like this.” Grant recipients in the Third District include: City of Lawrence: $52,624 City of Lowell: $35,439 City of Haverhill: $35,083 City of Fitchburg: $24,403 City of Marlborough: $15,244 The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program is the leading source of federal justice funding for state and local governments. The program provides the critical funding necessary to support a wide range of program areas including: law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, crime prevention and education, corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, technology improvement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and mental health programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. “Lawrence is fortunate to have the continued advocacy of Congresswoman Trahan and our federal delegation,” said Lawrence Mayor Kendrys Vasquez. “Through their efforts to deliver federal funding through resources such as the Byrne Grant, Lawrence has been able to provide our law enforcement professionals with state-of-the-art tools like our citywide camera system which we would not otherwise be … | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2281 | ICYMI: Trahan, McKinley Pandemic Preparedness Legislation Featured in Health Subcommittee Hearing | 2021-10-27 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee held a hearing on the Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman David B. McKinley (R-WV-01). The bipartisan bill would strengthen the bio-preparedness and infectious diseases workforce that has proven critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the hearing, Trahan questioned Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Infectious Diseases Division Chief at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, about the need for the BIO Preparedness Workforce Act. Footage of Trahan’s line of questioning and Dr. Marrazzo’s answers can be accessed by clicking HERE or the image below. “I am concerned about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases on underserved populations, including our communities of color,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “And it's important to increase access to culturally-competent health care, particularly during a pandemic or another public health emergency. Can you elaborate on why a more diverse infectious diseases workforce is important to advancing health equity?” “A more diverse workforce really addresses a need for a culturally-competent workforce...we do better, we resonate stronger with providers and people who look like us, and who understand our specific health challenges. So getting a more equitable distribution of ID (infectious diseases) professionals — not just geographically, but also across these different strata of society — is really going to be critical to reach the patients that we need to reach,” Dr. Marrazzo answered. “I don’t think anything has illustrated the need for a team approach more than this pandemic,” Dr. Marrazzo continued. “We’ve all felt it very, very urgently. In addition to physicians, you need a team of health care professionals, and those include: clinical laboratory professionals, infection preventionists,… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C4F075D5-DDDB-4A3E-8762-BCA85F1AC7F7 | Clark Votes to Protect Survivors of Family and Domestic Violence, Fund Expanded Services | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) applauded the House passage of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA), legislation to support survivors through federal grants and expanded services. The FVPSA would reauthorize $270 million in federal grants and provide new services, supports and protections to survivors of dating violence, stalking, harassment, and psychological, economic and online abuse. “The COVID-19 pandemic has tragically been met with an epidemic of domestic violence across the United States,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act will ensure that states and tribes have the funding necessary to protect survivors and prevent future family and domestic violence by expanding federal resources to match where and why abuse occurs — where it’s in person or online. Keeping Americans safe is the primary role of Congress and passing this legislation is a crucial step toward accomplishing that goal.” “The funding we receive through theFamily Violence Prevention and Services Act is vital to our ability to provide domestic violence survivors with the services that keep them safe,” said Patricia Hohl, Director of Voices Against Violence in Framingham, MA. “Our FVPSA funding allows us to deepen our work with immigrant communities, where victims face unique challenges when dealing with violence in the home. We are deeply grateful to Congresswoman Clark for her support of H.R. 2119, theFamily Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021, which moves these services forward in important ways.” Clark has spent her career in Congress fighting to combat intimate partner violence and online harassment and abuse. She successfully established a grant program to train state and local law enforcement to prevent, enforce, and prosecute crimes carried out online. It also would create a national resource center to study online crimes and require the FBI to update the Uniform Crime Reports and the National In… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-groundfish-trawl-task-force-receives-500000-backing-noaa | Moulton Groundfish Trawl Task Force Receives $500,000 Backing from NOAA | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, Mass. – It is an age-old question: how many fish are in the sea? In New England, the livelihoods of34,000 people depend on the answer. A new federal grant that will fund the work of Rep. Seth Moulton’s Groundfish Trawl Task Force aims to get a more accurate count. The results of the work have major implications for New England’s commercial fishermen. Government regulations that dictate how many groundfish commercial fishermen can catch are based on estimates of the groundfish population. Those estimates are currently calculated by combining decades of data from two research vessels that sporadically trawl the ocean and judge a species’ health based on what they catch. For decades, commercial fishermen have criticized the method as an archaic, inaccurate approach that leaves their financial security up to chance. Groundfish are fish that live on or near the ocean floor. They include species like the iconic Atlantic cod, haddock, and flounder which fetch the highest-values for commercial fishermen. Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced a $500,000 federal grant from The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that will fund research designed by Moulton’s Groundfish Task Force. The work will lead to new data NOAA, scientists and fishermen hope will be more accurate measurements of the fish population. Moulton formed the Groundfish Task Force in 2015 in order to build consensus between the scientific community that conducts research which informs commercial fishing regulations and the commercial fishermen who are most affected by those regulations. “When I took office I was told I had to make a choice: stand with the fishermen or the environmentalists. I thought that was crazy because both want—and fishermen need—a sustainable fishery. So instead, we rallied both groups around getting better science, and that is exactly what this historic partnership has produced,” Moulton said. “This work will protect the livelihoods of thousands of people, it will protect our ocean, and it will pres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2275 | House Votes to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence’s Sgt. Rosario Pichardo | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Last night, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined with her colleagues in the House of Representatives to unanimously pass bipartisan legislation she cosponsored to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in an August bombing at the Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul, including Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence. “We feel Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo's absence in Lawrence and across the Third District every day,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “There is no one more deserving of this distinction than Johanny and her fellow servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice so thousands of Americans and our Afghan allies could get to safety. I’m grateful to my colleagues for joining with me to unanimously honor their heroic service.” The measure passed yesterday was cosponsored by 325 members of the House from both parties. It now moves to the Senate where a similar bipartisan measure has been introduced by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Steve Daines (R-MT). ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2276 | Trahan Explains How Her Proxy Vote Demonstrates Need for Build Back Better Act | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Alisyn Camerota on CNN Newsroom to discuss the latest on Congress’s efforts to pass President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act. During the interview, Trahan detailed how her young daughter’s COVID-19 exposure demonstrates the need to pass the bill’s once-in-a-generation investments in working families, particularly working moms. “Alisyn, I’m home right now proxy voting because I got that phone call from the school nurse that my seven-year-old, my second grader, was exposed and she couldn’t go to school,” Congresswoman Trahan said. “Do you know how many women get that phone call and because we don’t have a paid family and medical leave policy in our country, they sink under the logistics or the pressure and anxiety of getting that phone call? That’s what’s the problem right now. That’s what we’re trying to fix. We want women to go back into the workforce. We need to have paid family and medical leave. We need child care to be there for our working families.” The Build Back Better Act will be key in achieving a better future for workers and their children through investments that will lower the costs of health care, make family and child care affordable and accessible, and address the climate crisis. During the interview, Trahan cited a provision to create a national paid family and medical leave program, which would ensure that the United States is no longer listed as one of six nations in the world without such program. In addition to the long overdue creation of a national paid family and medical leave program, the Build Back Better Act would prove transformative for working families through an extension of the tremendously successful strengthened Child Tax Credit, increased access to quality, affordable child care, home health care for those in need, and much more. “We’re going to have an opportunity to create an economy that’s fair for everybody, that people can participate, that women can participate,” Congresswoman Trahan said. ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2272 | Trahan, McKinley Pandemic Preparedness Legislation to Be Featured in Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing | 2021-10-25 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman David B. McKinley (R-WV-01), both members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, highlighted an upcoming Health Subcommittee hearing on their legislation, the Bolstering Infectious Outbreaks (BIO) Preparedness Workforce Act. The bipartisan bill would strengthen the bio-preparedness and infectious disease workforce that has proven critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the glaring need for improvements in our nation’s pandemic preparedness and response,” said Congresswoman Trahan, who co-founded the Congressional Pandemic Preparedness Caucus. “Fewer areas are more apparent than the woefully inadequate number of physicians trained specifically to prepare for outbreaks of infectious diseases and treat patients who contract them. Congress has an obligation to ensure we’re never caught flat-footed by a pandemic again, and my bipartisan legislation with Congressman McKinley is a key component of that effort. I look forward to working with him and our colleagues on the Committee to get this legislation passed.” “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our nation’s shortage of infectious disease and public health professionals, especially in rural states like West Virginia,” said Congressman McKinley. “The BIO Preparedness Workforce Act will help America learn from our mistakes. There will be future pandemics, and we need to ensure our health care workforce is prepared so we will not be caught off-guard again. This bill will ensure America is developing the next generation of infectious disease specialists, and even rural states like West Virginia will have access.” Tomorrow, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing on “Caring for America: Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers.” The list of bills includes Trahan’s and McKinley’s BIO Preparedness Workforce Act, which would solidify the United States’ ability to prepare for and respond to fu… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=03A76A1A-778A-4FC4-A9E4-85BEC469AAB7 | Assistant Clark Celebrates House Passage of PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act | 2021-10-22 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Legislation will ensure that millions of working mothers have the access and protections they need to breastfeed in the workplace WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) celebrated the House passage of the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) for Nursing Mothers Act. This bill, introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), will ensure that millions of mothers in the workplace have the access and protections they need to breastfeed should they choose to do so. “When I was a new mother working as the general counsel for the state Office of Child Care Services in Massachusetts, my office was essentially a glass box. Without a designated breastfeeding area, any time I needed to pump, I taped printer paper over my windows and prayed that the pages didn’t fall so I could have a moment of privacy -- it made the stresses of new motherhood that much worse. Any new mother who wants or needs to breastfeed in the workplace must be provided the space, time, and privacy necessary to do so as a basic right,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Passing and enacting the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act is essential to achieving equity in our workplaces and finally acknowledging that women belong in all spaces.” The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act would strengthen the 2010 Break Time law by: Closing the coverage gap. The bill would protect 9 million employees unintentionally excluded from the 2010 Break Time law by extending the law’s protections to cover salaried employees as well as other categories of employees currently exempted from protections, such as teachers. Providing employers clarity on when pumping time must be paid and when it may be unpaid. The bill leaves in place existing law protecting many salaried workers from having their pay docked, and clarifies that employers must pay an hourly employee for any time spent pumping if the employee is also working. Providing remedies for nursing mothers. The bill would ensure that nursing mothers have access to remedies that are available for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases/auchincloss-delivers-letter-cruz-what-you-intend-threat-we-massachusetts | Auchincloss Delivers Letter to Cruz: “What You Intend As A Threat, We in Massachusetts Consider A Promise” | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Jake Auchincloss | A000148 | auchincloss.house.gov | auchincloss | https://auchincloss.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Auchincloss Delivers Letter to Cruz: “What You Intend As A Threat, We in Massachusetts Consider A Promise” “We have no patience in Massachusetts for your crass attempt to denigrate immigrants” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) responded to Ted Cruz’s “Border Bill” that would move immigrant processing centers to New England byhand delivering a letter to the Senator’s office. The letter stated, in part, “We have no patience in Massachusetts for your crass attempt to denigrate immigrants by implying that new ports of entry in the Commonwealth would undermine our support for immigration. From Plymouth Rock to today, immigrants have been building new lives in Massachusetts for 400 years. We welcome them.” WATCH:Auchincloss Delivers Letter to Cruz’s office A full copy of the letter can be found below. October 21, 2021 The Honorable Ted Cruz U.S. Senator, Texas 127A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510 Dear Senator Cruz, I write to you regarding your recently introduced Stop the Surge of Unsafe Rio Grande EncampmentsAct. I appreciate your including Massachusetts among those states that would benefit from newly established ports of entry. What you intend as a threat, we in Massachusetts consider a promise—the promise of more immigration, which makes the Commonwealth richer both economically and culturally. We do not subscribe to scare tactics; we know the facts. The fact is that areas with higher rates of immigration correlate with lower rates of violent crime and property crime.A study of arrest data from the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted by the National Academy of Sciences found that native-born Americans in Texas are more than twice as likely to be arrested for violent crimes as are immigrants. Notably, the study incorporated data between 2012 and 2018, covering both Democratic and Republican presidential administrations. Non-immigrants are also two and a half times more likely to be arrested for drug crimes and more than four times more likely … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4F880606-6951-4488-B37E-B7A79FC418A4 | Statement from Assistant Speaker Clark on Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Katherine M. Clark | C001101 | katherineclark.house.gov | clark | https://katherineclark.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on her vote to hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the investigation into the January 6 insurrection. “Steven Bannon has refused to follow the rule of law and participate in the House’s investigation into the January 6th insurrection. Those with knowledge about — or responsibility for — that dark day must comply with the House so we can get a full accounting of what transpired and memorialize the truth for the American people. We cannot allow questions to go unanswered and accountability to be dismissed. The House’s vote today was a vote for truth, accountability, and the sanctity of our democracy.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2269 | Congresswoman Trahan Highlights Health Priorities at UMass Chan Medical School | 2021-10-19 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA — Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, visited the University of Massachusetts’ Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) to highlight key research projects supported by federal investments, including establishing a “Vaccine Corps,” COVID-19 training, and substance use disorder projects. Trahan was joined by Chancellor Michael F. Collins, MD, FACP and Dean Terence R. Flotte, MD, as well as additional faculty members for a lab tour and discussion. “University of Massachusetts’ Chan Medical School is a powerful hub of innovation and cutting-edge research,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “From responding to the COVID-19 to tackling the opioid epidemic, their impressive research has empowered health care workers in Massachusetts and across our nation to continue saving lives. I look forward to continuing our strong partnership on key health priorities that will better serve families here in the Third District and beyond.” UMass Chan is Massachusetts' first and only public academic health sciences center. The Medical School has long prioritized opioid use disorder research and treatment, one of Trahan’s key priorities. Just yesterday, UMass Chan announced a new $12.3 million, four-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to study components of a multidisciplinary team-based, wrap-around treatment program for adults with opioid use disorders and co-occurring mental illness. In 2018, UMass Chan was awarded a $450,000, three-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to create a training program that would qualify medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addicted patients. “We were so pleased to welcome Congresswoman Trahan to our campus this afternoon. She is a staunch and steadfast champion for biomedical research, and we very much appreciate her advocacy in Washington D.C. As the Congresswoman knows well, federal fun… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:24:52Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2268 | Trahan Hails EPA’s National Strategy to Tackle PFAS Contaminations | 2021-10-18 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly announced Strategic Roadmap to confront PFAS contamination, which is designed to restrict additional chemicals from being released into the environment and bolster clean up efforts at contaminated sites. “For years, states have been left to fend for themselves when it comes to identifying and responding to PFAS contaminations. That’s left some states like Massachusetts responding to these forever chemicals with urgency while others fail to do the same,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “It’s long past time for federal PFAS standards to catch up, and today’s announcement by the EPA is a critical step in that direction. However, we can’t stop there. The House has already passed the PFAS Action Act to bolster the EPA’s ability to tackle PFAS contaminations and prevent future discharges, and we need the Senate to act with urgency to send it to President Biden’s desk to become law.” “For far too long, families across America – especially those in underserved communities – have suffered from PFAS in their water, their air, or in the land their children play on,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This comprehensive, national PFAS strategy will deliver protections to people who are hurting, by advancing bold and concrete actions that address the full lifecycle of these chemicals. Let there be no doubt that EPA is listening, we have your back, and we are laser focused on protecting people from pollution and holding polluters accountable.” PFAS chemicals are manmade and have been used in common products such as firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water resistant clothing, cleaning products, paints and sealants, personal care products, and cosmetics since the 1940s. Manufacturers and distributors of products containing PFAS have known for decades about the dangers the chemicals pose to people’s health but done little about it. In fact, despite wa… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2267 | Trahan, Guthrie Introduce the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act | 2021-10-15 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), along with Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), introduced the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation would make improvements to existing law by increasing transparency and the accessibility of information about the cost of college for students and their families. “For many individuals and families, a college education is one of the biggest financial investments they will ever make,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “As the costs of higher education continue to skyrocket, prospective students and their families are often forced to choose schools without a full understanding of the return on their investment. As a former first-generation college student, a stepmom to three college graduates, and a mother of two young girls, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to find key information beyond sticker prices to understand how much a family needs to earn, save, or borrow in order to afford a college education. I’m proud to work with Congressman Guthrie on this important legislation that will finally ensure students and their parents have the full picture of what it will cost to attend an institution by reinforcing transparency and accountability in our higher education system. This bill passed out of the Education and Labor Committee as an amendment last Congress, and I look forward to its swift passage once again.” “The financial cost of attending a college or university has more than doubled since I was in college and continues to rise each year,” said Congressman Guthrie. “Cost is one of the most important factors for prospective students and their families when deciding which college to attend. However, this information is not as transparent as it should be, which can lead to students taking on more financial burden than expected. I reintroduced the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act to require institutions of higher education to be clearer with students on the total cost of attendance, so students can have the information … | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-announces-5-million-worth-fema-grants-fire-departments-6th | Moulton Announces $5 Million Worth of FEMA Grants for Fire Departments in 6th Congressional District | 2021-10-14 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, Mass. – Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced that several fire departments in the North Shore and Merrimack Valley received a total of $5,314,919 million worth of grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Rep. Moulton said: “These FEMA grants bring us steps closer to helping our fire departments and first responders get the proper gear, equipment, training and personnel they need to safely and effectively protect and serve our communities. I am proud to have played a role in securing this funding, and I look forward to continuing my efforts to advocate for local departments in the Sixth District.” The grants delivered to Massachusetts’ Sixth District are broken down into two types. Congress funds the grants through its annual appropriations process and FEMA administers them. Here’s a list of the local grants: Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG): The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. This type of grant helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically-needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fires and related hazards. Massachusetts’ Sixth District was awarded $2,205,371 worth of AFG funding. The following departments received the grants: A grant for $947,619 to the Amesbury Fire Department for Vehicle Acquisition A grant for $40,887 to the Beverly Fire Department for Operations and Safety A grant for $92,727 to the Gloucester Fire Department for Operations and Safety A grant for $7,226 to the Groveland Fire Department for Operations and Safety A grant for $4,137 to the Ipswich Fire Department for Operations and Safety A grant for $133,565 to the Lynn Fire Department for for Operations and Safety A grant for $293,600 to the Lynn Fire Department for the Vehicle Acquisition A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-announces-north-reading-receive-675000-federal-government-combat-youth | Moulton Announces North Reading to Receive $675,000 from Federal Government to Combat Youth Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Use | 2021-10-13 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, Mass. – Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced that the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program released a new round of grants that includes $675,000.00 worth of funding for North Reading. This grant will be used by the North Reading Youth Substance Use Prevention Coalition to reduce youth substance use, increase capacity of coalition, reduce risk factors and increase protective factors in North Reading. In 2021, the Coalition was named a model coalition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With this grant, the Coalition aims to target four substances. This includes marijuana, tobacco/nicotine, alcohol and non-prescribed use of prescription drugs. As necessary, the Coalition will target the use of other substances in the community. Rep Moulton said: “Before the pandemic, Massachusetts and many other states saw an epidemic of prescription drug abuse and alcohol misuse that disproportionately affected young people. Those public health crises haven’t ended, they just aren’t getting talked about as much. North Reading’s prevention coalition is doing amazing, and in many ways, unprecedented work to help people. I hope this grant extends that work to more people, and I look forward to partnering with them as they make progress.” “The success of the program and application is a statement to what a community can do when they come together to tackle a problem,” said North Reading Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto. “The Coalition is run by an amazing group of town professionals and volunteers from across many sectors.” He added, “This highlights the fact that substance use is not a police, school, or family problem alone. It’s a community problem.” The Drug Free Communities Support Program provides competitive grants to community coalitions. The grants are designed to build a community’s ability to create and sustain a reduction in youth substance use. After five years, community coalitions may re-compete for another five-yea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-encourages-students-pursue-service-academy-nominations | Moulton Encourages Students to Pursue Service Academy Nominations | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Salem, Mass. — Today, the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced that they are accepting applications to U.S. service academies through November 1st. Every Member of Congress has the ability to nominate students within their congressional district to attend a service academy. Moulton, a Marine who served in Iraq, annually nominates up to 10 candidates for vacant slots allocated to the district. "Serving as an officer in the Marines was one of the hardest and best decisions I've ever made. The leadership experience you will gain from attending a service academy and serving our country will last you a lifetime. If you’re interested, I encourage you to learn more and apply." Moulton said. For interested students, Rep Moulton and his office will be hosting a service academy night or virtual information session on October 18th at 6pm (EST). To register, visit this link. For more information, or questions about the application process contact Isis Patterson in Rep. Moulton’s Salem office by emailing Isis.Patterson@mail.house.gov The U.S. service academies include the: U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, CO U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, CT The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-helps-deliver-95-million-restaurants-and-shuttered-venues-6th | Moulton Helps Deliver $95 Million for Restaurants and Shuttered Venues in the 6th Congressional District | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Seth Moulton | M001196 | moulton.house.gov | moulton | https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SALEM, Mass. – Today, Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced that the Small Business Administration has awarded restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in Massachusetts Sixth District with a combined total of $94,917,272.35 worth of funding. The funding has arrived to the region through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant— programs from the American Rescue Plan of 2021— which Moulton co-sponsored and voted for in March. The funds are designed to help businesses make up for lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy,” said Rep. Moulton. “During the height of the pandemic, they suffered a major blow, and most are still recovering. This funding will help speed up the recovery process by allowing businesses to hire more personnel and secure the resources they need to keep their staff and patrons safe. I’m looking forward to helping businesses in the Sixth district come back better and stronger.” More than $71 million of the money came through the Restaurant Relief Fund, which grants businesses funding according to their pandemic-related losses up to $10 million per business, while $23 million of these funds are from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant provides theaters, museums, and performance businesses with up to 45% of their 2019 gross revenue to a maximum of $10 million. It also reserves $2 billion for businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Funding from both programs can be used to pay for business expenses like payroll, rent, and utilities, as well as purchases of personal protective equipment and sanitation supplies. Funds were deposited directly into the bank account of each respective business by the Small Business Administration. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which President Biden signed into law on March 11, 2021, established the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, to provide targe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/12/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2331/ | Neal Statement on House Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military operations... WATCH HERE by: Nick Antonakas, 22 News HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal toured Holyoke High School to... By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD — With work on MBTA subway cars ready to ramp up... SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier Springfield U.S. Representative Richard Neal said Tuesday... LISTEN HERE New England Public Media | By Adam Frenier There's been some confusion whether there are talks going on... (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over a year of the Republican trifecta in... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2263 | Trahan Applauds $70,000 in American Rescue Plan Relief for MA-03 Humanities Organizations | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) applauded the awarding of American Rescue Plan grants totaling nearly $70,000 to organizations across the Third District. The funding will support the response and recovery of the cultural sector from the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our local museums, cultural centers, and historical sites are the hearts of our communities — but they’re also some of the organizations hit hardest by pandemic restrictions,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “Building back better means providing relief to support them in their recovery, and the American Rescue Plan’s SHARP grants enable us to do just that. I’m proud to have supported this historic relief package earlier this year and look forward to seeing the many contributions of humanities organizations throughout our district for years to come.” The grant recipients in the Third District include: Andover Center for History & Culture in Andover: $14,707 The Thoreau Society in Concord: $13,000 Lawrence History Center in Lawrence: $11,375 Massachusetts Center for the Book in Concord: $10,043 Fort Devens Museum in Devens: $9,750 Groton History Center in Groton: $7,543 Westford Museum in Westford: $2,780 In March, Trahan supported passage of the American Rescue Plan, which included $135 million in new relief funding to support humanities organizations and cultural institutions, many of which can be found across the Commonwealth. In June, the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities distributed $51.6 million of that funding to state humanities councils. The Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities (Mass Humanities) received $987,000 of that funding to distribute to local organizations through the Sustaining the Humanities Through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) grant program. A total of 90 local museums, historical societies, and historic sites received awards, including seven in the Third District. More than half of the recipients were especially in need of this federal relief, operating on bu… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/08/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2329/ | Neal Reminds Students to Participate in Congressional App Challenge | 2021-10-08 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Springfield, MA Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal encourages students in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The Challenge’s submission portal is open and students can register and submit their applications until November 1st, 2021. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. “I strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate and learn how to create their own apps,” said Congressman Neal. “We have some of the brightest minds here in Massachusetts, and the next generation of leaders in the STEM field is certainly among us.” Winners will be selected by panels of judges drawn from the local community and honored by their Member of Congress. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website. For further information about the Congressional App Challenge, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us or reach out to Abby McGovern in Congressman Neal’s office at abby.mcgovern@mail.house.gov. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2261 | Trahan, Markey and Castor Urge FTC to Use Authority to Make Tech Companies Abide by New Platform Policies | 2021-10-08 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to a new United Kingdom children’s privacy law intended to protect young users online, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to use its full authority — including its authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act — to ensure major tech companies comply with their new policies. The Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) took effect in the U.K. this September and requires online services available to children and teens to meet 15 key children’s privacy standards. “The need to protect young people from privacy threats online is more urgent than ever. Since 2015, American children have spent almost five hours each day watching their screens, and children’s and teens’ daily screen time has increased by 50 percent or more during the coronavirus pandemic,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter. “We therefore encourage you to use every tool at your disposal to vigilantly scrutinize companies’ data practices and ensure that they abide by their public commitments.” A copy of the letter can be found HERE. In response to the AADC, Instagram publicly announced it is “defaulting young people into private accounts, making it harder for potentially suspicious accounts to find young people, [and] limiting the options advertisers have to reach young people with ads.” Google and its subsidiary YouTube announced they will be “tailoring product experiences for kids and teens” by changing to “private” the default video upload setting for teens between the ages of 13 and 17; turning off location history (without the option of turning it back on) for users under 18; and “block[ing] ad targeting based on the age, gender, or interests of people under 18,” among other changes. Last year — in a similar vein prior to the enactment of the AADC — TikTok stated that it had disabled messaging for the accounts of those under the age of 16 and increased parental controls. The lawmakers note, “… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/07/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2325/ | Neal Joins Springfield Museums to Celebrate $1.2 Million in SBA Funding | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Springfield, MA Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined President and CEO of Springfield Museums Kay Simpson and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Massachusetts District Director Robert Nelson for the announcement of a $1,202,953 Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG). As part of the American Rescue Plan, the SVOG program provided over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues and was administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. “The Springfield Museums is a staple in the cultural scene of downtown Springfield,” said Congressman Neal. “The five world-class museums and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden are institutions of learning for children and adults of all ages. These funds from the SBA will allow for the Springfield Museums to bounce back, sustain operations, and continue to provide access to the arts in a safe environment.” Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Springfield Museums was forced to close for four months – the first time this has happened in its 164-year history. “As a beloved community anchor and an important informal-learning hub, we were overjoyed to re-open in July 2020,” Simpson said. “Our visitors make our Museums alive with energy and potential and we are so glad to have them back in our buildings. We are deeply grateful for the funds provided by the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant, which will help us make up for the lost time during that four month period.” In July 2021, Congressman Neal announced $20,010,864 in SVOG grants to Massachusetts’ First Congressional District. As of September 27, 2021, CD-1 has received 6 more SVOGs – including this one to the Springfield Museums – bringing that total up to 39 grants totaling $27,374,136. The new SVOG awards include: Shakespeare & Company, Inc., Lenox – $566,181.60 Phoenix Theatres Berkshire, LLC, Pittsfield – $617,053.86 ROZ100, Inc., Pittsfield – $4,705,721.10 Step Up World, Shelburne Falls – $52,000 Roomful of Teeth Vocal Arts Project, Williamstown – $219,362.45 More information on the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/07/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2328/ | Mass Humanities Announces Recipients of SHARP Grants for COVID Response | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Northampton, MA | Funding made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities (Northampton, MA – October 7, 2021 ) Mass Humanities has announced grants to 90 organizations across Massachusetts to support the response and recovery of the cultural sector from the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus. Totaling almost $1 million, the “Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP)” grants were made possible through funding provided to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by the American Rescue Plan. As the state affiliate of NEH, Mass Humanities sought to provide emergency funding to the smallest organizations, including local museums, historical societies, and historic sites. More than half of the SHARP recipients have budgets of $300,000 or less. “The SHARP grants are another significant step in the journey to sustain the humanities at the local level,” said Brian Boyles, Executive Director of Mass Humanities. “As we continue to combat COVID-19, these funds will save jobs, build capacity, and allow organizations to develop new programs to serve their communities.” Mass Humanities received requests for funding from more than 140 organizations. Grants of up to $15,000 were awarded to retain or recruit staff, replace lost revenue, and rebuild audiences. The SHARP grants conclude a year in which Mass Humanities awarded more than $1.7 million to 240 organizations around the state. “As one of the authors of the American Rescue Plan, I am thrilled to see the great work that Mass Humanities is doing to fulfill our vision of getting these funds out to businesses and cultural institutions who suffered greatly – through no fault of their own – from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “The First Congressional District is home to countless organizations that provide resources for the study of art, language, literature, philosophy, history, and so much more. These grants are imperative to their recovery and economic … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2259 | New Analysis Finds Build Back Better Act Will Save Massachusetts Families Up to Tens of Thousands in Child Care Costs Annually | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – According to a new analysis released by the House Education and Labor Committee, the Build Back Better Act will save Massachusetts families up to tens of thousands of dollars in child care costs each year. The Committee’s report found that the typical Massachusetts family of four with one infant in full-time center-based child care would save $18,750 annually. The typical Massachusetts family of four with one infant and one child in full-time center-based child care would save an average of $34,500 each year. “The historic investments in the Build Back Better Act will put working families first by delivering life-changing savings for so many across the Commonwealth,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “As we continue our recovery from the pandemic, we’re working to make sure every family can return to work without worrying about whether they’ll be able to access quality, affordable care for their children.” Under the Build Back Better Act, no family would pay more than 7 percent of their income on child care. Families making 100 percent of the State Median Income or less – which is $125,335 for a family of four in Massachusetts – would pay no more than 2 percent of their income on child care, regardless of the number of children they have in child care. The legislation’s child care investments would give families greater financial security, allow more parents to rejoin the workforce, and help grow the economy. ### | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/06/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2320/ | STCC Received $7.35 Million in Grants to Enhance STEM Education | 2021-10-06 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Springfield, MA SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College has been awarded two grants worth more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Education to boost student success among Latinx and low-income students in STEM fields, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announced on Wednesday during a visit to STCC. “I am thrilled to celebrate the success of Springfield Technical Community College’s grant applications to the U.S. Department of Education,” Neal said. “These two awards totaling more than $7 million over a five-year period will help support the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at the college and welcome more students into the ever-growing field. This area of study is important across the country but is especially vital here in Massachusetts where we have some of the highest concentration of research and development in the world. Graduates of STCC will be ready to meet the challenge.” The first grant, titled “Project Acceleration: Re-Engineering Pathways to Student Success in STEM,” will run for five years for a total of $3 million. It will allow STCC to create a STEM studies program and develop support services to increase access to STEM careers. The grant is designed to increase enrollment and improve the graduation rates of Latinx and low-income students in STEM majors and help them continue with their studies instead of withdrawing from school. In addition, the grant will allow STCC to help reduce the time it takes male students of color, particularly Latinx, to complete studies. The grant falls under the federal Title V program, which was created to improve higher education of Hispanic students. The second grant announced by Neal is titled “STEM Access and Retention Strategies.” The five-year grant, totaling $4,352,559, will allow STCC to create and enhance support services for Latinx and low-income students. Services and programs supported by the grant include: – Creation of STEM-focused First Year Experience Courses; – Utilization of proactive STEM advisors, wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://neal.house.gov/2021/10/05/news-documentsingle-aspx-documentid-2315/ | Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Join with Related Companies to Announce Renovations at Skyview Downtown | 2021-10-05 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Richard E. Neal | N000015 | neal.house.gov | neal | https://neal.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Originally built in 1977, Related Companies have invested $50 million in renovation of the 489-unit housing complex to help revitalize and preserve the old Chestnut Park. The new Skyview Downtown will serve as a mix-use space for our community. Related Companies has partnered and joined with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, City of Springfield, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and MassHousing today to announce and unveil the full rehabilitation of the Skyview Downtown facility. Located in Downtown Springfield, the affordable community is comprised of 489 affordable apartments including 77 new workforce housing units, 22,000 square feet of commercial space, and 6,000 square feet of amenity space. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I want to thank Related Companies Vice Chairman Jeff Brodsky and Related Affordable President Matthew Finkle and their respective teams for their continued belief and investment in our Springfield. This $50 million renovation of the former Chestnut Park into a mix-used space of renovated housing units, and commercial and amenity space will greatly benefit our residents and help enhance my Administrations efforts as we continue to build upon the economic development projects and initiatives that have already taken place and those projects still in the works. This is all about a good four letter word – ‘JOBS’! This public and private partnership continues my Administrations commitment of investing and strengthening not only our local housing stock but also building upon our economic development initiatives that further enhance the renaissance of our downtown. The rehabilitation and renovation of the Skyview project compliments the enhancements and improvements the City has already made in support of this development project. From the Springfield Police Department substation, the $3.5 million renovation of our Pynchon Plaza, the beautiful murals adding color and vibrancy to our buildings and future planned projects such as the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2255 | ICYMI: John Oliver Highlights Need for PFAS Action Act on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” | 2021-10-05 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | MA | Lori Trahan | T000482 | trahan.house.gov | trahan | https://trahan.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | LOWELL, MA – During Sunday’s airing of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver demonstrated in excruciating detail the dangers of PFAS chemicals and the decades-long need for action to address this issue facing communities across the Commonwealth and the nation. “These chemicals have been linked to a massive array of health issues. High exposure to [PFOA and PFOS] have been linked to high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, pregnancy-induced hypertension, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and decreased response to vaccines, which is clearly terrible,” Oliver said. “PFAS are what’s known as ‘forever chemicals.’ Studies have estimated they ‘have lifetimes in the thousands of years.’ And that combination of toxicity and longevity is a real problem.” PFAS chemicals are manmade and have been used in common products such as firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, water resistant clothing, cleaning products, paints and sealants, personal care products, and cosmetics since the 1940s. These “forever chemicals” have been discovered in the drinking water of more than 2,000 communities nationwide, including in 50 public water sources reported in Massachusetts this year alone. As Oliver points out during his monologue, manufacturers and distributors of products containing PFAS have known for decades about the dangers the chemicals pose to people’s health but done little about it. In fact, despite warnings, some companies were dumping so much PFAS into waterways that they couldn’t keep track of the exact amount. As recently as last year, DuPont was still discharging PFAS chemicals into waterways used as drinking water sources. Oliver goes on to highlight the lack of action from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to limitations under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. Understanding this pressing issue and the need for long overdue updates to the law that will bolster the EPA’s ability to protect people from PFAS contamination, the House took up and passed H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Ac… | 1 | 2026-04-06T14:36:19Z | 2026-04-06T15:53:59Z |
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