Congresswoman Lori Trahan
@trahan.house.gov
Proudly representing Massachusetts' 3rd District in the United States Congress.
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With health care premiums set to skyrocket for millions of Americans in January, the Senate will vote on Thursday to protect Americans’ health care.
Republicans must support this bill so families aren’t forced to choose between their health care and feeding their families.
Republicans must support this bill so families aren’t forced to choose between their health care and feeding their families.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
www.cbsnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
With health care premiums set to skyrocket for millions of Americans in January, the Senate will vote on Thursday to protect Americans’ health care.
Republicans must support this bill so families aren’t forced to choose between their health care and feeding their families.
Republicans must support this bill so families aren’t forced to choose between their health care and feeding their families.
Women servicemembers and military wives should never be left vulnerable to abuse. The allegations in this case are horrific, and the Army’s delayed response is unacceptable.
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social members are demanding answers and accountability.
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social members are demanding answers and accountability.
Trahan Leads House, Senate Democrats Demanding Accountability for Army Sexual Misconduct Failures
trahan.house.gov
December 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Women servicemembers and military wives should never be left vulnerable to abuse. The allegations in this case are horrific, and the Army’s delayed response is unacceptable.
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social members are demanding answers and accountability.
@demwomencaucus.bsky.social members are demanding answers and accountability.
For families in the Merrimack Valley, the holiday season isn’t complete without the Methuen Festival of Trees.
I'm always proud to participate in this annual tradition and glad to see that this year’s festival was another huge success!
I'm always proud to participate in this annual tradition and glad to see that this year’s festival was another huge success!
Methuen closes out 32nd annual Festival of Trees
METHUEN — The merry mantra, “It’s all about the trees,” was proven true as thousands packed the festival grounds to catch a glimpse of twinkling lights and bedazzled ornaments on
www.eagletribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
For families in the Merrimack Valley, the holiday season isn’t complete without the Methuen Festival of Trees.
I'm always proud to participate in this annual tradition and glad to see that this year’s festival was another huge success!
I'm always proud to participate in this annual tradition and glad to see that this year’s festival was another huge success!
Republicans and Democrats agreed to support IVF coverage for military families.
Now, GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is blocking that provision.
Where’s Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “father of IVF?
Now, GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is blocking that provision.
Where’s Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “father of IVF?
December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Republicans and Democrats agreed to support IVF coverage for military families.
Now, GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is blocking that provision.
Where’s Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “father of IVF?
Now, GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is blocking that provision.
Where’s Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “father of IVF?
Holiday season is prime time for scammers. Stay alert to suspicious calls, texts, and emails so you can keep your hard earned money safe!
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December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Holiday season is prime time for scammers. Stay alert to suspicious calls, texts, and emails so you can keep your hard earned money safe!
The Senate will vote this week on legislation to stop the GOP price hike from skyrocketing millions of Americans' premiums.
Meanwhile, House Republicans have no plan to extend the ACA tax credits that help families afford their health care.
Meanwhile, House Republicans have no plan to extend the ACA tax credits that help families afford their health care.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Senate will vote this week on legislation to stop the GOP price hike from skyrocketing millions of Americans' premiums.
Meanwhile, House Republicans have no plan to extend the ACA tax credits that help families afford their health care.
Meanwhile, House Republicans have no plan to extend the ACA tax credits that help families afford their health care.
I fought the dangerous GOP plan to defund @ppact.org when they passed it in Congress. Now, we're fighting it in the courts.
I stand with Planned Parenthood and the millions of women across America who depend on the vital care their clinics provide.
I stand with Planned Parenthood and the millions of women across America who depend on the vital care their clinics provide.
Judge blocks provision of law that strips Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood affiliates
The judge’s order lifting the funding ban applies to 22 states and D.C.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I fought the dangerous GOP plan to defund @ppact.org when they passed it in Congress. Now, we're fighting it in the courts.
I stand with Planned Parenthood and the millions of women across America who depend on the vital care their clinics provide.
I stand with Planned Parenthood and the millions of women across America who depend on the vital care their clinics provide.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration tried to cut funding for community action agencies like Community Team & GLCAC that help vulnerable families keep a roof over their heads, put food on the table and get ahead.
I'm fighting back against these cuts.
I'm fighting back against these cuts.
Lawmakers decry cuts to federal block grant funding
BOSTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading the state's congressional delegation in criticizing the Trump administration over its plans to eliminate funding for anti-poverty programs.
www.salemnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Earlier this year, the Trump administration tried to cut funding for community action agencies like Community Team & GLCAC that help vulnerable families keep a roof over their heads, put food on the table and get ahead.
I'm fighting back against these cuts.
I'm fighting back against these cuts.
American families have seen, on average, a 13 percent increase in their home electricity prices this year alone.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
American families have seen, on average, a 13 percent increase in their home electricity prices this year alone.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Good news! After nearly three weeks of delays, LIHEAP funds for this winter have finally been released.
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Customer Portal
www.toapply.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Good news! After nearly three weeks of delays, LIHEAP funds for this winter have finally been released.
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social, students at Fitchburg State and several other schools across the Commonwealth will receive $25 million in financial aid to pursue a degree in behavioral health.
Central Mass. students gain access to $25M for behavioral health education
Students at five Central Massachusetts colleges and universities now have access to $25 million to support their behavioral health educations as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enters into the secon...
wbjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social, students at Fitchburg State and several other schools across the Commonwealth will receive $25 million in financial aid to pursue a degree in behavioral health.
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are making life unaffordable for families. Now, they’ve caused us to lose manufacturing jobs for NINE straight months, a dangerous sign for our economy.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Manufacturing Contracts for Ninth Straight Month
Tariffs, which have increased costs for sourcing materials, continue to weigh on U.S. producers.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are making life unaffordable for families. Now, they’ve caused us to lose manufacturing jobs for NINE straight months, a dangerous sign for our economy.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
If you have a nurse in your life, you probably already know this – they’re pissed right now.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If you have a nurse in your life, you probably already know this – they’re pissed right now.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
Last week, four Lowell firefighters were honored for their courageous actions that saved a woman's life during a terrible fire in February.
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Lowell firefighters honored for saving life during downtown blaze in February
WORCESTER — Four members of the Lowell Fire Department were honored last week for saving a woman’s life during a February blaze that tore through multiple Central Street businesses in the pre…
www.lowellsun.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Last week, four Lowell firefighters were honored for their courageous actions that saved a woman's life during a terrible fire in February.
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
It’s official! The holiday season is here, and Lowell kicked it off this weekend with the City of Lights festival.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
Lowell sparkles as the City of Lights festival ushers in the holiday season
LOWELL — Christmastime has officially arrived in the Mill City.
www.lowellsun.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s official! The holiday season is here, and Lowell kicked it off this weekend with the City of Lights festival.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has supported our students with disabilities and their families.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
A landmark law funding special education survived bipartisan support for 50 years. Now, it faces uncertainty under Trump. - The Boston Globe
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act sends billions of dollars a year to states to fund special ed services.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has supported our students with disabilities and their families.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Big news for families in Fitchburg & Leominster, and everywhere in between: Phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail is officially open and brings folks together with a safe and accessible way to get around, stay healthy and enjoy the area.
Twin Cities Rail Trail phase III completed, connects cities’ downtowns
LEOMINSTER — The completion of phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The Nov. 14 event was held at the trail terminus at the corner of Water Street and Depot…
www.sentinelandenterprise.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Big news for families in Fitchburg & Leominster, and everywhere in between: Phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail is officially open and brings folks together with a safe and accessible way to get around, stay healthy and enjoy the area.
Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for the impact of Republicans' decision to cut $1 TRILLION from Americans' health care, the single largest cut in our country's history.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
Massachusetts hospitals are already strained. With Medicaid cuts, some could face financial ruin. - The Boston Globe
The loss of so many federal dollars will exact the greatest toll on "safety-net" hospitals, experts say, with some possibly even facing bankruptcy.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for the impact of Republicans' decision to cut $1 TRILLION from Americans' health care, the single largest cut in our country's history.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
Thrilled to congratulate Dr. Tara Goodhue from Lowell on being named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High’s Tara Goodhue MA Teacher of the Year
LOWELL — There are 80,000 teachers in the commonwealth, but only one of them is selected as a Teacher of the Year. Out of 200 nominations, Tara Goodhue, a science teacher at Lowell High School, rec…
www.lowellsun.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thrilled to congratulate Dr. Tara Goodhue from Lowell on being named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
How can Donald Trump claim to care about drug trafficking while pardoning the guy who enabled years of drug trafficking on an industrial scale? Gross hypocrisy.
White House defends pardon of ex-Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking
“He was opposed to the values of the previous administration and they charged him because he was president of Honduras,” Leavitt said.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
How can Donald Trump claim to care about drug trafficking while pardoning the guy who enabled years of drug trafficking on an industrial scale? Gross hypocrisy.
Last night, my Creating Hope Reauthorization Act passed unanimously in the House! This bipartisan bill will make sure every child confronting a rare disease has access to the most effective therapies and give parents confidence that lifesaving options will remain within reach.
House Passes Trahan Bill to Advance Rare Disease Treatments for Kids
trahan.house.gov
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Last night, my Creating Hope Reauthorization Act passed unanimously in the House! This bipartisan bill will make sure every child confronting a rare disease has access to the most effective therapies and give parents confidence that lifesaving options will remain within reach.
Right now, more than 1 in 8 Massachusetts residents are burdened with medical debt – most of them are insured.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
More than 12 percent of Mass. residents have medical debt, and the number ‘will only grow’ amid federal cuts - The Boston Globe
The vast majority of those people were insured when bills started to pile up, according to a new report released by a state agency.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Right now, more than 1 in 8 Massachusetts residents are burdened with medical debt – most of them are insured.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
It’s Small Business Saturday! Massachusetts is home to incredible small businesses that keep our communities strong.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It’s Small Business Saturday! Massachusetts is home to incredible small businesses that keep our communities strong.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Even with months to get any kind of plan together, Republicans are still scrambling with no plan.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Obamacare premiums are skyrocketing. Republicans can’t figure out what to do.
GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.
www.politico.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Even with months to get any kind of plan together, Republicans are still scrambling with no plan.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
In MA-3, we don’t wait for the holidays to look out for one another, it’s who we are year-round.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Food, clothing donations flow in ahead of holidays
NORTH ANDOVER — The on-and-off rain showers Saturday morning were no match for the steady stream of Merrimack Valley residents pulling into The Eagle-Tribune parking lot — each car’s trunk
www.eagletribune.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In MA-3, we don’t wait for the holidays to look out for one another, it’s who we are year-round.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.