Ayanna Pressley

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…

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…

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…

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 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:…

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…

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…

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…

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 […

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.…

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 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…

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…

SUPPORT FOR LEBANON WAR POWERS RESOLUTION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [House] [Page H3782] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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…

Pressley Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. “Bobby’s humanity, empathy, and strength saved the lives of so many of our Boston neighbors. As we mourn this loss,... The post Pressley Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Boston…

HONORING ROBERT "BOBBY" KILDUFF, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H3771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

HONORING CHELSEA DOLINAR-HIKAWA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3678-H3679] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

Pressley Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Andrew Joseph Jr. “Our collective fight for justice was strengthened by Mr. Joseph, and he will always be remembered for his dedication to... The post Pressley Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Andrew Joseph Jr.…

VIDEO: Pressley, Color of Change, Advocates Slam Trump’s Attacks on the Black Economy, Impacts on Black Employment, Affordability Crisis “We are plagued by an economic crisis that is a direct result of Trump s reckless financial policies, that are precisely... The post VIDEO: Pressley, Color of…

Pressley, Durbin Reintroduce Bill to End Federal Death Penalty Follows Trump Administration’s Reinstatement of Firing Squads and Searching for Methods to Return to the Use Of Electrocution and Lethal... The post Pressley, Durbin Reintroduce Bill to End Federal Death Penalty appeared first on Ayanna…

WATCH: Pressley, Advocates Rally to End Child and Family Detention, Demand Trump Stop Traumatizing Our Neighbors Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7th and Nationwide, Fought to Bring Detained Neighbors Home and Close the Dilley... The post WATCH: Pressley,…

Pressley, Warren, Markey Release New Report Warning That Ending Legal Status for Haitian Workers Would Devastate Health Care System Testimony from organizations representing health care workers reveals workers live in fear of losing legal status, patient families worry about... The post Pressley,…

NEWS: Pressley, Murray, Duckworth Introduce Bicameral Bill to Help Women with Disabilities Access Reproductive Health Care Pressley: “With a nationwide assault on reproductive healthcare deeply impacting our siblings with disabilities, this bill is timely, urgent and... The post NEWS: Pressley,…

VIDEO: After Memorial Drive Shooting, Pressley Slams Trump Admin for Fueling Gun Violence, Weakening Accountability for Gun Dealers “The gun lobby is controlling the regulators while our communities are paying the price, burying loved ones and raising children... The post VIDEO: After Memorial…

WATCH: Pressley Slams Republican Bill that Ignores Unemployment Crisis, Strips Federal Reserve’s Mandate to Maximize Employment Pressley Has Repeatedly Sounded the Alarm on Trump’s Unemployment Crisis, Pushout of Black Women from Workforce, Demanded Action from Federal Reserve “People are…

Pressley Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers From Abusive Medical Debt Collection Practices Bill Included in Democratic House Package Aiming to Strengthen Consumer Protection and Reverse Trump’s Harmful CFPB Rollbacks Bill Text (PDF)... The post Pressley Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers From…

VIDEO: Following Palm Beach Hearing, Pressley Calls for Accountability, Healing, & Restorative Justice for Epstein Survivors “Not only was their innocence corrupted and their bodies violated and their lives changed, their very rights were violated…and I m... The post VIDEO: Following Palm Beach…

WATCH: In Palm Beach Hearing, Pressley Highlights Economic & Emotional Harms Borne by Epstein Survivors “There is no amount of compensation that could ever fully account for what was stolen, but every single survivor certainly... The post WATCH: In Palm Beach Hearing, Pressley Highlights Economic &…

In Chelsea, Pressley Celebrates $922,000 Delivered for Roca’s ‘Managing Trauma in Corrections’ Program Federal Dollars Help Roca Support Youth Cycling Through Incarceration and Correctional Officers Addressing Trauma Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress... The post In Chelsea, Pressley Celebrates…

NEWS: Following Emergency Stay, Pressley, 250+ Dems Demand SCOTUS Protect Mifepristone Access, Health Care Congresswoman and Colleagues File Amicus Brief Urging Court to Overturn Lower Court Decision That Restricted Access to Medication Abortion Pressley... The post NEWS: Following Emergency Stay,…

Pressley, Tlaib Reintroduce Bill to Boost Housing Access for Folks with Criminal Records Bill Promotes Housing Justice by Removing Barries to Housing for People Formerly Incarcerated, Helps Disrupt Prison-to-Homelessness Pipeline Bill Text ... The post Pressley, Tlaib Reintroduce Bill to Boost…

ICYMI: Pressley Touts SPARK Act, Urges More Financial Investment in Small, Minority-Owned Businesses Congresswoman Warns Harmful Impact of Trump Admin’s Proposed Rollbacks to Bank Capital Requirements on Underserved Communities “I want [my constituents]... The post ICYMI: Pressley Touts SPARK Act,…

WATCH: Pressley Joins Oversight Dems Filing Contempt Charges Against Bondi, Demands Accountability for Epstein Survivors “Whether you’re a politician, a prince, or a president—we will not let go and a reckoning is on the way.”... The post WATCH: Pressley Joins Oversight Dems Filing Contempt Charges…

Pressley Rips SCOTUS Decision Gutting Voting Rights Act: “An Assault on Our Democracy and Black Political Power” Congresswoman Renews Calls for Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Supreme Court Reform, Including Expansion WASHINGTON – Today,... The post Pressley Rips SCOTUS…

ICYMI: Pressley Demands Supreme Court Defend Temporary Protected Status Today, High Court Hears Oral Arguments in Trump Administration’s Effort to End TPS for Haiti, Venezuela, Syria, and Other Nations... The post ICYMI: Pressley Demands Supreme Court Defend Temporary Protected Status appeared…