Ayanna Pressley

Pressley in Hearing: Trump Accounts Fail at Closing Wealth Gap and Addressing Affordability Crisis “Trump Accounts, as currently implemented, actually make the problem worse, and that s what we would expect from an Administration that... The post Pressley in Hearing: Trump Accounts Fail at Closing…

WATCH: Pressley Honors Celtics Great Jaylen Brown on House Floor “Thanks to the example, impact, and influence of this brilliant and proud Black man, the energy has shifted in Boston.”... The post WATCH: Pressley Honors Celtics Great Jaylen Brown on House Floor appeared first on Ayanna Pressley .

Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of ‘Great Replacement Theory’ “What this is about is a strategy to codify the Great Replacement theory in law, to further codify white supremacy,... The post Pressley Slams GOP Attacks on Birthright Citizenship, Harm of ‘Great Replacement…

Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation “There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with... The post Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation…

Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison “It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all Americans abroad, with no exceptions.” Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON –... The post Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding…

NEWS: Pressley, Ramirez, McGovern Demand Answers of Trump Admin. on Persecution of Political Dissent, Targeting of Left-leaning Political Groups “Defining political opposition as an existential threat does not make communities safer—it degrades civil liberties, expands state surveillance, enables…

WATCH: Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability Pressley Has Conducted Oversight of ICE Facilities in MA and Across the Country, Advocated for Children Detained by ICE, Named... The post WATCH: Pressley, McGovern, Lynch…

PHOTOS: In Everett, Rep. Pressley, Commissioner Randle Convene Urban Farmers and Environmental Stewards for Timely Discussion Tour and Convening Come During MA’s Urban Agriculture Week and While Trump Administration Cuts Local Food System Funding Photos (Dropbox)... The post PHOTOS: In Everett,…

VIDEO: Pressley, Community Leaders Call for Shift in National Priorities: Away from War, Toward Our Families Dorchester presser comes as Trump continues war with Iran and proposes $1.5 trillion military budget while exacerbating affordability crisis and... The post VIDEO: Pressley, Community…

NEWS: In Hyde Park, Pressley, Markey, Advocates Celebrate $850,000 Delivered for LGBTQ+ Senior Housing at The Pryde Funds Have Supported the Construction of 74 Units of High-Quality, Service-Enriched Affordable Housing for Seniors in Boston Photo Video... The post NEWS: In Hyde Park, Pressley,…

BREAKING: Pressley Slams Trump’s Ongoing, Unlawful Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Trump’s Illegal Bid to Fire Gov. Cook Threatens Fed Independence and Comes After Supreme Court Blocked His Initial Attempt BOSTON –... The post BREAKING: Pressley Slams Trump’s Ongoing, Unlawful Attempt to…

Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti that Awaits Action in the Senate Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at... The post Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti &…

NEWS: Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores as Costs Rise “Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by... The post NEWS: Pressley, Warren, Lawmakers…

NEWS: Pressley, Markey Release Report Showing Success of Fare-Free Transit in Massachusetts Report calls for passage of their Freedom to Move Act, which invests $25 billion in public transit Fare Free Transit... The post NEWS: Pressley, Markey Release Report Showing Success of Fare-Free Transit in…

PHOTOS: Pressley, Advocates Celebrate $500K Delivered for 2Life’s Senior Housing Community in Mattapan Funds Will Support Construction of Brooke House Village Center, a Multi-Generational Community Space Serving Members of Olmsted Village and Mattapan... The post PHOTOS: Pressley, Advocates…

WATCH: Pressley Tours Dilley ICE Detention Center, Renews Her Demands for Its Immediate Closure & the Release of Families Pressley Was One of First Members of Congress to Call for Closure of Dilley and Honored Children Detained by ICE... The post WATCH: Pressley Tours Dilley ICE Detention Center,…

Pressley, Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, & Raskin Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, and FDA Authority More than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit arguing…

HONORING THE LIFE OF BYRON CHRISTOPHER SUMNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H5191] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Pressley Rebukes Trump’s Fascist Takeover of Museums, Attempts to Erase & Rewrite our Shared History “Donald Trump is working overtime to turn our museums into instruments of MAGA propaganda, rather than places where American people... The post Pressley Rebukes Trump’s Fascist Takeover of Museums,…

Ahead of Senate Floor Action, Pressley, Gillen Urge Senators to Extend TPS for Haitians, Protect Haitian and American Lives Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley’s Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Bill Text (PDF) Letter Text (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today,... The post…

With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions Bill Text (PDF) One-Pager... The post With Voting Rights…

Pressley, Warren, Booker, Moore, Dingell, Adams, Underwood, Colleagues Renew Push to Combat Maternal Health Crisis Mamas First Act would expand Medicaid coverage to include prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care provided by doulas, midwives, tribal midwives,... The post Pressley, Warren, Booker,…

Pressley Blasts GOP Anti-Woman Agenda, Attacks on DEIA “So, until we are able to codify gender equality in the Constitution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies have supported women... The post Pressley Blasts GOP Anti-Woman Agenda, Attacks on DEIA appeared first on Ayanna Pressley .

VIDEO: Pressley Slams CFPB Director Vought for Gutting Consumer Protections for Families with Medical Debt “So let me be clear to families throughout the country: the only people who should be ashamed of medical debt... The post VIDEO: Pressley Slams CFPB Director Vought for Gutting Consumer…

Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON – In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be... The post Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce…

WATCH: Pressley Urges Federal Reserve Chair Warsh to Address Black Workers’ Unemployment Crisis, Uphold Maximum Employment Mandate “Now, the Federal Reserve semiannual report highlights that Black people have continued to have higher unemployment rates and lower wages... The post WATCH: Pressley…

NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Enacted into Law in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades Pressley-Led Bills Will Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach... The post NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Enacted into…

For the First Time in History, Pressley Delivers Frederick Douglass’s Famous Speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on House Floor Ahead of 250th Anniversary, Pressley Paints Striking Picture of America’s Past Present “Douglass s words endure as both a mirror... The post For the First…

WATCH: Pressley Proposes Amendment to Allow States to Improve Consumer Protections for Pay Day Loans Text of Amendment (PDF) Video of Committee Remarks (YouTube) WASHINGTON – In a House Financial Services Markup, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley... The post WATCH: Pressley Proposes Amendment to Allow…

Pressley Urges Trump Admin to Protect LGBTQIA+ Citizens Abroad, Denounces Global Human Rights Violations Targeting LGTBQIA+ Community Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, during Pride Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) sent a letter to Secretary of State... The post Pressley Urges…

HONORING FREDERICK DOUGLASS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4353-H4354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

VIDEO: Pressley Commands Moment of Silence on House Floor to Honor Those Who Died Because They Were Denied Abortion Care “I rise with a heavy heart to remember the women who have died because they were denied essential abortion care... The post VIDEO: Pressley Commands Moment of Silence on House…

WATCH: Pressley Denounces Devastating Supreme Court Ruling to Allow Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Syria, & Others In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti Temporary Protected Status for Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals is... The post WATCH: Pressley…

WATCH: Pressley Makes Plain the Traumatic, Generational Harm of Republicans’ Denying Abortion Care, Offers Vision for True Reproductive Justice “Republicans choke on scripture while they pass legislation that is both sloppy and fatal, and nothing Christian about it, denying... The post WATCH:…

VIDEO: Pressley Highlights Historic Housing Package Passed by Congress, Calls Out Trump for Refusing to Sign It into Law “Instead of our celebrating the ROAD to Housing, we are on a road to voter suppression. Instead of our celebrating... The post VIDEO: Pressley Highlights Historic Housing Package…

HONORING LIVES LOST TO DENIALS OF ABORTION CARE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4228-H4229] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Pressley Issues Call to Action on Fourth Anniversary of Devasting Supreme Court Dobbs Decision, Engages & Uplifts Families Harmed by Republicans Denial of Life-Saving Abortion Care At 10:30AM, Pressley To Lead Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership, Reaffirm Need for Action Commitment to…

NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress in Most Robust Housing Package in Decades Pressley-Led Bills Would Address Bias in Home Appraisals, Expand Affordable Housing, Strengthen Oversight of Corporate Landlords, and Help Families Reach... The post NEWS: Essential Pressley Bills Pass Congress…

WATCH: In First Joint Interview, Rep. Pressley and her Father Mr. Martin Terrell Share Stunning Personal Story of Forgiveness, Growth, & Love “But the most powerful part of that plaque for me is Love, Dad —because it really tells the story of our... The post WATCH: In First Joint Interview, Rep.…

Pressley Commends Senate Partners for Introducing Bill to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Following House Passage Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley’s Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman... The post Pressley…

VIDEO: This Juneteenth, Pressley Urges America to Honor Ancestors, Press for Full Freedoms “Let everyone, of all backgrounds and in all regions of this country, commit to fighting for an America that oppresses... The post VIDEO: This Juneteenth, Pressley Urges America to Honor Ancestors, Press for…

Pressley, Cambridge Community Center Celebrate $1 Million Delivered for New England’s First Resilience Hub Federal Dollars Are Supporting City of Cambridge’s Emergency Preparedness and Climate Resilience Photos (Dropbox) CAMBRIDGE – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley... The post Pressley,…

Pressley Unveils Essential Legislation to Streamline Wheelchair Repair Services Current Red Tape in Medicare Advantage Plans Put Wheelchair Repairs on Hold for Months, Impacting Wheelchair Users’ Lives and Livelihoods... The post Pressley Unveils Essential Legislation to Streamline Wheelchair…

PHOTOS: Following Listening Session with Unjustly Deported and Formerly Detained Constituents, Pressley Reaffirms Fight to Abolish ICE Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7th and Nationwide, Fought to Bring Detained Neighbors Home Photos (Dropbox) BOSTON –…

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4102] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING…

VIDEO: Ahead of America’s 250th, Pressley, Advocates Call On Congress to Advance Transformative Reparative Justice Agenda “The next 250 years cannot look like the last. The next 250 years must be about repair.” “So today, we... The post VIDEO: Ahead of America’s 250th, Pressley, Advocates Call On…

Pressley Slams Republicans for Inflicting Child Abuse & Trauma, Demands Closure of Inhumane Dilley Detention Facility “And if you re not working actively to close Dilley and address the systemic harm taking place in all these facilities,... The post Pressley Slams Republicans for Inflicting Child…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E541] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

Pressley Condemns Trump’s Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud “Now, look, I support using the clemency power to rectify injustices when the criminal legal system gets it wrong.” “But... The post Pressley Condemns Trump’s Clemency Gap, Pardoning…

Pressley Urges Colleagues to Support Lebanon War Powers Resolution & Protect Innocent Lives, Calls on White House to End the War “Congress must not sit idly by while the Trump administration supports Netanyahu’s barbaric warfare. We must not be complicit. We... The post Pressley Urges Colleagues to…