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.
Feb 5, 2019
H.R. 1 has been described as a wish list by the Democrats. Well, you've got us there: a wish list for an inclusive expanded democracy and electorate.
Feb 5, 2019
Charges of radicalism, accusations of motives of partisanship, but never a peep or outrage about partisan gerrymandering which has benefited your party for decades.
Jan 28, 2019
The FIND Trafficking Act will require the Federal Government to investigate the ways in which sex and drug trafficking rings are capitalizing on the anonymity, such as bitcoin, to finance the worldwide industry of modern-day slavery and…
Jan 28, 2019
I thank Chairwoman Waters for her lifetime of service and commitment to those who are ignored, left out, and left behind. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 502, the FIND Trafficking Act. Moreover, I rise today on behalf of the…
Jan 28, 2019
I represent the Massachusetts 7th. There are 15 community health centers in my state.
Jan 28, 2019
What we need is a complete reframe of our infrastructure, and we need to commit to more than just health insurance but true healthcare.
Jan 28, 2019
We mourn the loss of Antavia. And there are millions more like her whose health is threatened and whose lives hang in the balance because of a tiered for-profit healthcare system because of greed.
Jan 28, 2019
It is a testament to you, Mr. Chairman, that the first matter on our docket, the priority of this committee was to lift up lived experiences...
Mar 19, 2018
In your budget justification it repeatedly says that current elderly and disabled households will not be impacted by the rent reforms and increases in rent.
Mar 19, 2018
One of the questions I had is the budget justification from HUD submitted to this Committee states that the Department will be proposing a legislative package of comprehensive rental assistance reforms.
Mar 23, 2011
Absolutely. I want our young people to know how to protect themselves.
Mar 23, 2011
Some people consider it controversial that we may take action to tackle this issue. Not taking action, now that would be controversial.
Mar 23, 2011
Well, we may have to look to existing personnel and just train them accordingly.
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