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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8h

Grateful for the firefighters & first responders who worked around the clock to contain the fire through the historic Edison Building in Nubian Square. I'm sending my heartfelt support to the small businesses & workers who have been displaced from this tragedy.

An article by Boston.com titled: Large fire consumes historic building in Roxbury that housed multiple businesses

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · 16h

No one should ever be denied the care they need. This #InternationalSafeAbortionDay, RFC reaffirm our commitment to protect reproductive rights everywhere.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 14h

I will never stop fighting for healing and accountability for every survivor. You are not alone. I am so sorry for what you have endured. You should be heard, valued, and met with support.

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National resources for sexual assault survivors

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Available 24/7
Call or text 988
Visit 988lifeline.org

RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline
Available 24/7
Call 1-800-656-4673
Visit rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Available 24/7
Call 1-800-799-7233
Text ‘START’ to 88788
Visit thehotline.org

National Child Abuse Hotline
Available 24/7
Call 800-422-4453
Text ‘GO’ to 800-422-4453
Visit childhelphotline.org

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Massachusetts resources for sexual assault survivors

SafeLink
A 24/7 statewide domestic violence and sexual assault referral hotline
Call 1-877-785-2020

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Hotline
Available 24/7
Call 800-841-8371
Visit barcc.org

MA Office for Victim Assistance
Call 844-878-6682
Email mova@mass.gov
Visit mass.gov/askMOVA

To find a rape crisis center near you, visit:
mass.gov/info-details/statewide-resources-for-sexual-assault-survivors

To get access to confidential services, including a sexual assault kit at no cost, visit:
janedoe.org/find_help

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 18h

Clawing back a $300K federal grant to MIRA Coalition is cruel & unjust. MIRA is a trusted partner in Massachusetts and this grant supported essential work to support neighbors applying for US citizenship. Congress has the power of the purse—not Vought—these funds should be immediately reinstated.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 28/09/2026

Trump & Secretary Duffy have no right to steal federal transit funding from Roxbury, which we fought hard to secure. This project is an investment in our people that will improve the daily lives of commuters. The law is on our side and DOT must reverse course.

An article by The Boston Globe titled: Boston sues Trump administration over $20 million grant for street safety upgrades in Roxbury.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 27/09/2026

Medical needs. Lost income. Mental health support. Housing. By no fault of their own, survivors of sexual violence can incur debilitating financial costs. Our Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act would help deliver the restitution survivors deserve.

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Rep. Pressley: Accountability cannot simply mean putting an abuser behind bars.

Rep. Pressley: Accountability must also mean healing and helping survivors reclaim their lives.

Rep. Pressley: We can start by delivering the financial restitution that they demand and deserve.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 27/09/2026

Hands off our press. Hands off our bodies. Hands off our museums. Hands off our healthcare. Hands off our democracy. Hands off our immigrant neighbors. Donald Trump is attacking everyone & everything EXCEPT the cost of living.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 26/09/2026

It's so good to join the National Alopecia Areata Foundation for their annual Walk for Alopecia. Nearly 7M people are living with alopecia, an auto-immune disease which every person carries differently. To my alopecia tribe: know this Congresswoman sees you & loves you.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with a young boy with alopecia and his family.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with a woman with alopecia.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with a toddler with alopecia and his mom.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley takes a selfie with an attendee of the annual Walk for Alopecia.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026

The cruelty is undeniable here. Miscarriages can be devastating & they require medical care. Pregnant women shouldn’t be unjustly detained & warehoused in the first place. And now, ICE is refusing to collect data on miscarriages in custody. Horrifying, shameful, & completely unacceptable.

An article by The Guardian titled: Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Cycling is a climate, transit, and public safety issue. I convened a roundtable with advocates to discuss how we can make our communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclist, & commuters across the #MA7.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks at a roundtable discussion at Bikes Not Bombs.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley hugs and greets a constituent.

A photo of Rep. Ayanna Pressley taking notes.

Advocates provide remarks during a roundtable discussion.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Hey Secretary Scott Bessent, you told the American people under oath to “watch this space” after President Xi’s visit. Are baby products going to be exempt from Trump’s reckless tariffs—yes or no?

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Shameful. These funds are meant to eliminate health disparities and study chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. They must be immediately reinstated.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 25/09/2026

America has a long history of using lynching as a tool to kill, intimidate, & keep Black folks in their place. The hangings of Black folks across the country deserve extra scrutiny. The DOJ & FBI must investigate these suspicious deaths & enforce the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 24/09/2026

Good. These media outlets should never have been banned from the White House in the first place. And it shouldn't take a court order to force Trump to stop attacking the freedom of the press.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 24/09/2026

Deeply alarmed by the ICE raids in New Bedford and the South Coast. Disappearing parents on their way to work or to pick up their kids from school is appalling and does NOTHING to keep communities safe. We must abolish ICE and stop this campaign of cruelty and terror.

An article by GBH titled: At least 2 dozen immigrants detained in ICE arrest wave across New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fall River

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 23/09/2026

Trump and Republicans created a healthcare crisis in America and now they want to kick 750,000 MORE people off of their health insurance. The cruelty is truly the point.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 23/09/2026

For months, I've called for baby products to be exempt from Trump's tariffs. Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly told me they're under consideration, and last week told me to "watch this space" after Xi's visit. Well, we're watching. Families deserve more than lip service.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 23/09/2026

For Epstein survivors & all survivors of sexual violence, accountability must include restitution. Our bill not only acknowledges their trauma but also provides a path to justice with meaningful compensation. Congress must act & support survivors in their healing journey.

An article by The Guardian titled: Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go away’

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 22/09/2026

Black folks are being pushed out of the workforce & unemployment rates are at their highest since the pandemic. That's why we need a Federal Job Guarantee now more than ever. My bill will help America reach full employment & help achieve long-term economic security for all.

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How it started:

A Federal Job Guarantee has deep roots in American history and the civil rights movement.

It was a key component of FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights, and Black leaders and economists like Coretta Scott King and Sadie Alexander all advocated for guaranteed jobs.

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How it’s going:

It’s been 63 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and it’s time we actualize their radical dream and legislative blueprint.

Today, we’re building on their legacy and introducing legislation to help reach full employment and achieve long-term economic security for all.

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How it works:

A Federal Job Guarantee would create an enforceable legal right to a quality job on projects that meet long-neglected needs, including:

—care for children and seniors
—sustainable transit systems
—protecting the environment

It provides all adults seeking employment public jobs with wages no less than $25 an hour and strong union protections.

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Our resolution:

—Creates a pathway to stable employment
—Helps close racial and gender income gaps
—Sets a new standard for quality jobs with dignified wages, safe working conditions, healthcare, and more
—Makes the economy more resilient and more inclusive

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 22/09/2026

He attacks the freedom of the press, kicks media outlets of the White House, and now he's launching state-run propaganda TV. This is what dictators do and NONE of this is normal.

An article by The Hill titled: White House launches Trump TV following press bans

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 21/09/2026

Congress can't stand by while AI and billionaires threaten humankind, gamble with our lives, and exploit Black, brown, and other marginalized communities. We need comprehensive, federal AI regulations NOW that prioritize our rights and safety, including our AI Civil Rights Act.

A Boston Globe article titled: For Black leaders, the AI threat isn’t hypothetical. It’s here now.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 21/09/2026

Our greatest wealth as a nation is the health of our people. That’s exactly why I'm so grateful to represent a district with the highest concentration of community health centers. Centers like NEW Health in Charlestown are doing incredible work keeping our residents healthy.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley tours NEW Health in Charlestown.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a toddler seeking care at NEW Health in Charlestown.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley meets with NEW Health leaders.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley greets a NEW Health worker.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 21/09/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to our neighbors observing in the #MA7 and around the world. May your fast be easy and your year full of blessings. G'Mar Chatima Tova!

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 20/09/2026

Epstein survivors deserve restitution for the failures of our government. Our Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act would establish a fund to provide this vital compensation. Because when the government violates a survivor's rights, there must be remedy, accountability, & healing.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 19/09/2026

Reparations are not only about redress for past harm. They're about dismantling the inequities that continue to shape Black life today.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with posters of Congressional Black Caucus members who led H.R. 40 previously.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley convenes a roundtable on H.R. 40 with the Why Can’t We Wait Reparations Network.

A photo of H.R. 40 advocates listening to Rep. Ayanna Pressley provide remarks.

Advocates discuss the unfinished work to advance H.R. 40.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 18/09/2026

A shameful, cowardly, and undemocratic move from a fascist administration that is attacking the free press to avoid accountability. Press credentials for these news outlets must be immediately reinstated.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 18/09/2026

In February, Secretary Scott Bessent said under oath he'd analyze Black unemployment data and report back on its impacts to our economy. 7 months later and we're still waiting. He needs to get serious about addressing this crisis that is devastating both Black families & our economy.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Massachusetts: We're seeing an uptick in ICE raids across the Commonwealth. If you're confronted by police or immigration agents, make sure you Know Your Rights.

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Know Your Rights if confronted by police or immigration agents

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Steps to take in the event of immigration raids:

Gather all your important documents

Let a trusted family member know where to find them

Talk with your family about what to do if you or someone in the family is detained by ICE

Give your child’s school a list of trusted adults who can pick up your child if you are detained by ICE

Consult with an immigration attorney

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What should you do if ICE comes to your door?

Don’t open the door without a valid warrant signed by a judge

Remain silent! You have the right to not speak

Ensure everyone in the home remains calm and don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney

Call your attorney or seek legal help at (617) 988-0606

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What happens if ICE comes to your work?

Don’t provide false documents and don’t carry them with you

Don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Tell them you’d like to speak to your attorney and don’t sign anything without speaking to one

Keep important phone numbers with you

If ICE detains you while at work and you have children at home, make sure you inform ICE

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 17/09/2026

BREAKING: My bill to help renters passed out of @ushousefsc.bsky.social in a bipartisan vote. Everyone needs access to a quality home they can actually afford. Our bill creates an eviction hotline to ensure renters know their rights as tenants & get help even before an eviction is filed.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Grateful to have a @massgovernor.bsky.social who knows that everyone deserves holistic, high-quality care both during and after their pregnancy. This investment to strengthen postpartum and mental healthcare would support families and save lives.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 16/09/2026

For too long, the federal government has been complicit & failed to address the economic burden faced by survivors of sexual violence. Our bill would change that by holding the government & abusers accountable and delivering the restitution survivors deserve.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stands behind a podium and introduces the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act alongside survivors and advocates.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with survivors and advocates after introducing the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act.

Tarana Burke, founder of the MeToo movement, stand behind a podium delivering remarks on the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act.

Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, stands behind a podium delivering remarks on the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Minister Don and Sister Shirley Muhammad created a beautiful legacy of sacrifice & service. They were loved by the Nation of Islam, the City of Boston, & by this community. I joined their loved ones & community leaders in the unveiling of Minister Don & Sister Shirley Muhammad Square.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with local electeds and leaders at the unveiling of Minister Don & Sister Shirley Muhammad Square.

A photograph of Minister Don & Sister Shirley Muhammad Square.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks at the Minister Don & Sister Shirley Muhammad Square unveiling.

A crowd shot of the Minister Don & Sister Shirley Muhammad Square unveiling ceremony.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Workers & families are struggling to afford a home, buy food, raise their kids, pay their utility bills, & more. And they deserve a government that’s going to make their life easier—not harder. But that's exactly what's happening under Donald Trump and Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 15/09/2026

Good. This is a win for our democracy. Donald Trump cannot weaponize the USPS to rig our elections and disenfranchise voters.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 15/09/2026

The financial, physical, & emotional trauma that survivors carry is a lifetime sentence. And we can't have accountability without restitution. Our bill would create a restitution fund for survivors whose rights were violated by the federal govt, including all Epstein survivors.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 15/09/2026

We can't have accountability for survivors of sexual violence without restitution. I’m introducing my Survivors Rights’ Restitution Fund to change that. Tune in as I join Epstein survivors, MeToo, & BARCC to unveil this first-of-its-kind legislation. www.youtube.com/live/CupAHJc...

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Pressley Unveils Bill Creating Financial Relief for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence

YouTube video by Rep. Ayanna Pressley

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 15/09/2026

AI companies are gambling with our lives and their own staff are sounding the alarm about the threat of AI to humankind. This is a damning, dangerous, and disgraceful failure of leadership.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 14/09/2026

TY to everyone who joined our town hall in JP this week with @ben4district6.bsky.social. We won't stop holding Trump accountable for the harm he's done to our communities. Together, we'll keep organizing, standing up for our neighbors, & fighting back against this fascist Administration.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a town hall with constituents in Jamaica Plain.

A photo of Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Boston City Councilor Ben Weber.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley greets a constituent and her baby at a town hall.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley answers constituent questions at her town hall in Jamaica Plain.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 13/09/2026

Our census determines the federal dollars our communities receive for things like school lunches, housing assistance, & more. That's why every person deserves to be counted. This is another attempt by Trump to attack immigrants & states that treat all their residents as people.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 13/09/2026

It was so good to be at Open Streets Boston in Mattapan speaking with residents, connecting with local businesses & hearing about the good work they’re doing for all neighbors who call the MA-07 their home.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo in front of an Open Streets Boston display.

A small business owner puts a necklace on Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and a Child & Family Wellness Center leader.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley tries on a jacket the Open Streets Boston in Mattapan.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 13/09/2026

This is absolutely terrifying and should be a five alarm fire for Congress. We need comprehensive, federal AI regulations NOW that prioritize our rights and safety. And we cannot let AI and multibillion dollar corporations threaten humanity.

A tweet by Jacob Coxon that reads: I resigned from Anthropic today. I spent the last three years doing pretraining research at both OpenAI and Anthropic. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives. More thoughts below.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 12/09/2026

We fought for years to pass a bill to rename a post office in Boston after Caroline Chang. She was an incredible public servant who dedicated her life to our Chinatown community.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Suzanne Lee pose for a photo in front of a plaque dedicated to Caroline Chang.

Caroline Chang's family watch as a plaque is unveiled honoring her legacy.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with an image of Caroline Chang.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for photos with AAPI Chinatown leaders.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 12/09/2026

This is a desperate, pathetic & corrupt attempt by Trump to try to win the midterms. He knows that he and Republicans are deeply unpopular, so now he's trying to bribe voters. But the people aren't dumb. They know this would just be another one of his many broken promises.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 12/09/2026

Wishing all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the #MA7 & around the world a happy and healthy new year. Shana Tova!

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 12/09/2026

25 years ago, an act of terror resulted in unimaginable loss, trauma, & grief. That's why I'm so grateful for the compassionate response of our neighbors & communities, year after year. TY Home Base & Project 351 for hosting us for a day of service for 9/11 families.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 11/09/2026

For 9/11 families, the adage ‘time heals all wounds’ is not always true. Your pain is not behind you. To our survivors & families, know that this Congresswoman sees you & loves you. I'll never stop fighting for your healing, to root out hate, & to build a more peaceful world.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 11/09/2026

The trauma of 9/11 runs deep, and we will never forget that dark moment in American history. 25 years later, we honor the lives lost & the heroes who risked their lives to save them. We must keep fighting for a more peaceful world and for the resources survivors need to heal.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 10/09/2026

Black folks are being found hanged in America. This is a national crisis and we CANNOT stand by while strange fruit hangs from trees across the country. We're demanding a federal investigation NOW so we can stop modern-day lynchings. thegrio.com/2026/09/10/e...

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EXCLUSIVE: In letter, Democrats demand DOJ investigate Black Americans found hanging from trees

Led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, nearly 60 lawmakers cite the history of lynching and call the growing number of deaths a “national crisis.”

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 10/09/2026

Ectopic pregnancies are life threatening and the standard of care is abortion care. This rise in ectopic pregnancy related deaths is devastating. As Co-Chair of @reprocaucus.bsky.social, I'll keep fighting for your health and dignity. No one should be denied the essential medical care they need.

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