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Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.

Jul 13, 2023

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 34. I rise today on behalf of the servicemembers and their families who make innumerable sacrifices for our country and our freedoms, yet today, there are efforts underfoot to deny them…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-13
Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to physically record my vote on the motion to table H. Res. 521. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 276. Stated against:

Congressional Record · 2023-06-21
Jun 14, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Caribbean American Heritage Month. First, I want to give credit where credit is due and thank Congresswoman Barbara Lee for her leadership which made this designation possible beginning in 2006. I have…

Congressional Record · 2023-06-14
Jun 13, 2023

Clearly, a lack of regulation in the tenant screening industry is resulting in inaccurate reports and false information.

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Jun 13, 2023

This is not a coincidence. It is a policy choice, one with dark consequences.

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Jun 13, 2023

Thank you for the critical role that the CFPB plays in protecting consumers and holding bad actors accountable.

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Jun 12, 2023

I, along with Senator Cory Booker, have introduced the American Opportunity Accounts Act.

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Jun 12, 2023

I do see baby bonds as the kind of investments that will break cycles of generational poverty.

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Jun 12, 2023

I believe we need Federal reparations to close the racial wealth gap once and for all.

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Jun 12, 2023

When regulating something as high-risk and volatile as cryptocurrency, we should be comprehensive, not restrained.

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Jun 12, 2023

In my opinion, Congress should not be doing the work of wealthy investors in advancing toothless and feeble legislation that can make the problem of an unregulated crypto industry worse.

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