Trahan Statement on the Passing of Congressman Barney Frank

This press release from Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) was published on 2026-05-20 and titled "Trahan Statement on the Passing of Congressman Barney Frank".

Trahan Statement on the Passing of Congressman Barney Frank

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank: “Congressman Barney Frank was as fierce as he was smart. He fought for his constituents, for our Commonwealth, and for a brighter future for our country.” “For more than 30 years, he showed up – as a champion for consumers, a watchdog over Wall Street, and a trailblazer for equality. He came out as gay while serving in Congress and married the love of his life. He was a true legislator who understood the role of Congress, passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to protect the American people after the 2008 banking crisis. And right up to the very end, he was still fighting, still speaking plainly, still demanding more of his party and his country. “My heart goes out to his husband Jim, his family, his friends, and everyone mourning this painful loss.”