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Congresswoman Lori Trahan

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Proudly representing Massachusetts' 3rd District in the United States Congress. linktr.ee/reploritrahan

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 1h
If we’re going to be serious about protecting Americans from the risks of this technology, we need more than dinners and meetings with CEOs. We need AI safety experts, bipartisan lawmakers, and workers at the table.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 29/09/2026
Haverhill made shoes for the world. Now its old shoe factories are making history again. (1/2)
eagletribune.com
Historic New England brings national preservation award to Haverhill
HAVERHILL — A pair of old shoe factories and one organization’s efforts have put the city of Haverhill on the national preservation map.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 28/09/2026
We can't run AI safety on the honor system. A promise today doesn't mean anything if a company changes its mind tomorrow.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower costs and end forever wars on Day One. 616 days later, they’ve started a war in Iran, implemented ridiculous tariffs, now gas and grocery prices are more expensive, and mortgage rates have hit an all-time high. (1/2)
nytimes.com
Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Fallout Crushes a Weak Housing Market
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 27/09/2026
Heating your home in the winter shouldn’t be a luxury. But families are about to be forced to make an impossible choice: heat their home or cut back on groceries. (1/2)
masslive.com
As fall hits, Mass. home heating oil prices jump nearly 75% from a year ago
Massachusetts homeowners who rely on heating oil could be in for a costly winter. New state data shows prices have climbed sharply over the past year, with the average cost now topping $6 per gallon a...
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 26/09/2026
Congratulations to Barbara Gonzalez and Miguel Noguera on being named Latino Students of the Year at the annual Festival Latino in Fitchburg! It’s always special to see young people in our communities recognized for their accomplishments!
sentinelandenterprise.com
Two Fitchburg High students honored with Latino Student of the Year awards
FITCHBURG — Dedicated educator and mentor Aury Rivera was thrilled to recognize two of her students with Latino Student of the Year awards at the recent event held in the city. The longtime teacher p...
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
The momentum around AI is shifting in Congress but we can't pass commonsense legislation from our homes. When Congress returns, we must hold hearings with the CEO's of these companies and pass the FRONTIER Act before another incident happens.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
Donald Trump's forever war in Iran is expected to drive home heating prices even higher this winter. That's why @repchrispappas.bsky.social and I are pressing RFK Jr. to release home heating assistance as soon as possible. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
$1.8 BILLION. That’s how much Donald Trump has spent on vanity projects in Washington. From ballrooms to botched reflecting pools, he’s spending billions building monuments to himself while families are struggling to afford groceries, housing, and energy bills. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
Republicans’ One Big, Ugly Bill kicked thousands of Massachusetts families off SNAP. (1/2)
wbur.org
Massachusetts residents and food pantries brace for coming SNAP cuts
Massachusetts charity leaders say the demand for food assistance is higher than ever, as residents brace for the Trump administration's upcoming cuts to the food assistance program SNAP.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 24/09/2026
Families are struggling to keep up with their home energy costs. Fusion energy has the potential to slash utility bills. (1/2)
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Trahan, Lofgren Introduce the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 24/09/2026
More and more people are waking up to the risks posed by advanced AI models. The time is now to pass durable, commonsense guardrails to prevent those risks from becoming a dangerous reality.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 24/09/2026
Massachusetts families deserve the strongest protections from the risks posed by powerful AI models. I’m grateful to @barryfinegoldma.bsky.social for leading the fight to pass serious guardrails. Congress should follow the Commonwealth’s lead and extend these protections to every American.
lowellsun.com
Trahan, Finegold push AI oversight amid ‘intense’ industry lobbying
The last few weeks have been “a tipping point” in the world of AI, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan said Tuesday as warnings mount in Massachusetts and lawmakers juggle various viewpoints in the midst of regulat...
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Donald Trump has made nearly 28,700 trades since returning to the White House. That’s more than every member of Congress combined. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 23/09/2026
If we want America to lead in AI innovation, we need to lead on AI safety. The two aren’t in competition with each other.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 22/09/2026
For far too long, Washington has passed the buck on costly water upgrades to our communities, even when cities and towns can’t afford them. The result? Decades of delay while sewage spills into our rivers after each and every heavy storm. That isn’t fair. (1/2)
whav.net
U.S. House Approves Bill that Could Pay for Haverhill, Methuen Water and Sewer Projects - WHAV
Congresswoman Lori Trahan Thursday said she backed the bipartisan 2026 Water Resources Development Act that, if all other pieces fall into place, could provide Haverhill $50 million toward water and s...
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Donald Trump says our economy is the envy of the world. He must be living in an alternate reality.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 21/09/2026
The FRONTIER Act proposes the strongest AI safety framework introduced at any level of government. The stakes are simply too high. We need guardrails in place before something goes wrong.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 21/09/2026
A 53-day recess is unacceptable. Families across America don’t get a recess from the high cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, or the risks of AI. Neither should Congress. (1/2)
thenextweb.com
“Action, not vacation”: House Democrats push AI votes
107 House Democrats asked Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the recess and vote on AI safeguards. Jeffries called AI safety a serious issue.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Trahan: Between the president saying things like “let data reign” or “this is a hoax,” no one is buying that. We all lived through social media and the failure that we did not put more guardrails in place when we had the opportunity to do it, whether that’s around privacy or kids’ design.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 20/09/2026
G’mar Chatimah Tovah to everyone observing Yom Kippur. Wishing you an easy fast and a year of strength, peace and good fortune!
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Congratulations to Jean Michel DeAza, Jeffrey Hytinen, Clayton Gossett, and Justin Chaires on being sworn in as new members of Acton’s Fire Department! Grateful for your decision to serve our community and keep us safe!
actonexchange.org
Acton Fire pins four new firefighters
Tuesday afternoon September 8, Acton formally inducted four new members to the Fire Department: Jean Michel DeAza - Firefighter/Paramedic Jeffrey Hytinen - Firefighter/EMT Clayton Gossett - ...
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 19/09/2026
The last thing families need when they’re trying to figure out how to get ahead is a data center driving up their utility bills and making it even harder for them to make ends meet. That is why I voted this week to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Payer Protection Act. (1/3)
cbsnews.com
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
Whether you're heading to the supermarket to stock up for a tailgate this weekend or just picking up snacks for a watch party with loved ones, you're feeling the higher prices in real time. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
The ground has shifted on AI safety. The American people are demanding action, and a bipartisan coalition is working to craft durable guardrails on advanced AI systems before a preventable catastrophe happens.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
I joined @repyassansari.bsky.social and more than two dozen @housedemocrats.bsky.social in urging Donald Trump to take urgent action to address the serious risks posed by frontier AI. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
The hardworking folks who answer calls in 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline centers do lifesaving work every single day. They deserve every ounce of support necessary to do their jobs as effectively as possible. (1/2)
westfordcat.org
Trahan, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 988 Call Centers - WestfordCAT
Congresswoman Lori Trahan and Congressman Don Bacon have introduced the bipartisan 988 Call Center Improvement Act.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Price tag for Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's war in Iran: $38 BILLION. That money could've lowered health care costs for 22 million Americans this year, and we’d still have $8 billion left over. Instead, families are being forced to pay more for groceries, gas and their utilities.
reuters.com
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says
The war is expected to increase U.S. inflation by 0.5% in the first three months of 2027, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
53 days. That’s how long the House will be in recess. That’s nearly two months where we’re left hoping AI doesn’t get out of control. (1/2)
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Trahan, Beyer Lead Bipartisan Push for House Leaders to Act Immediately on Artificial Intelligence
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
America has always led the world on emerging technologies by setting strong standards and bringing others along with us. We must do the same with AI.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
When a community decides to allow the construction of a data center, it should be the companies that pay for it. The construction costs, the utility costs – those fall on the company, not the family down the street. (1/3)
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Trahan Votes to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Price Hikes
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 16/09/2026
If we lose our grip on this technology, we won't lose it as Democrats or Republicans. We won't lose it as Americans or Chinese. We'll lose it as human beings. All of us, together. The risks posed by advanced AI transcend our traditional adversaries. Our response has to too.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 15/09/2026
It was great to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month speaking at CHCI’s annual Legislative and Leadership Conference about the importance of supporting women's sports.    My grandparents immigrated from Brazil and Portugal in pursuit of greater opportunities for their children. (1/3)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino communities across Massachusetts and beyond. (1/4)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 14/09/2026
I’m proud to see one of our own recognized as a Newman Civic Fellow, one of a select group of students nationwide chosen for this honor. (1/2)
eagletribune.com
NECC student earns national civic fellowship
HAVERHILL — Her belief that looking inward before changing the community has helped one Northern Essex Community College sophomore secure a spot in a national civic fellowship that only accepts
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 14/09/2026
The right to vote is the foundation of our Democracy. It's what sets us apart. We each get a say in who represents us. (1/3)
ms.now
Former GOP lawmakers join Democrats to challenge Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown
Current Democratic members of Congress and former Republican lawmakers are joining forces to call for the courts to stop Trump's mail-in voting executive order.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 14/09/2026
We have a narrow window to act on AI before it's too late.   It would be a terrible mistake for Congress to watch what's happened over the past week – newly discovered AI model incidents, safety researchers sounding the alarm, CEOs calling for a slowdown – and do nothing.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 13/09/2026
The past year hasn’t been easy for our farmers. Between cuts to SNAP, tariffs, gas and fertilizer prices, and labor shortages, farmers across the Commonwealth are feeling the squeeze. (1/3)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 13/09/2026
Eight years ago today, gas explosions ripped through Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. Thousands of families were driven from their homes, and the Rondon family lost Leonel at just 18 years old. The Merrimack Valley will never forget that day. (1/4)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Powerful AI models are breaking out of their own labs, onto the internet, and hacking into other companies. (1/3)
washingtonpost.com
AI & Tech Brief: The Coxon effect
The resignation of Jacob Coxon from Anthropic has resulted in a watershed moment for AI politics
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 12/09/2026
Wishing all those celebrating across Massachusetts and beyond a joyous Rosh Hashanah! May the jewish new year bring peace, health, and joy. Shana Tova!
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 11/09/2026
AI touches everything from jobs to the economy to our kids' classrooms and beyond. We need to tackle a host of issues, but we have to start with the catastrophic risks posed by frontier models. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years ago today, terrorists attacked our country on September 11th, 2001. (1/6)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
If you’ve got a job to go to or kids to chase after, AI is already knocking at your front door. My bipartisan FRONTIER Act establishes commonsense guardrails to big AI companies are developing this technology with safety at the forefront. Let’s get it done.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
Regional office hours are an opportunity for those who can't make it to our Lowell office to meet with a member of our team about the issues you're experiencing with federal agencies like the IRS, Social Security, VA, and more. (1/3)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
The people building the most powerful AI systems are sounding the alarm. Congress needs to get off the sidelines and act.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
This is a big win for Massachusetts families! @massgovernor.bsky.social just signed an executive order declaring that no data center can be built without local approval, and the tech companies pay for their own energy instead of passing the buck to residents. (1/2)
masslive.com
Gov. Healey executive order gives Mass. communities veto power over data centers
“Unless a community says yes to a data center, we’re saying no," Gov. Maura Healey said.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 09/09/2026
@trahan.house.gov and I exercised our constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight and made an unannounced visit to an ICE facility.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
Yesterday, @warren.senate.gov and I conducted unannounced oversight of the ICE facility in Burlington. (1/4)
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
The call is coming from inside the house. Safety researchers are resigning, powerful AI models are breaking out of their labs, and companies are racing ahead anyway. It's past time for Congress to get off the sidelines and do its job. We can start with my bipartisan FRONTIER Act.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears
Concerns are rising inside AI labs that competition is pushing tech companies to race toward self-improving models that risk spiraling out of human control.
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