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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.

Apr 13, 2021

Housing is infrastructure, and it is essential that any upcoming infrastructure package includes meaningful investments in our public housing stock.

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Apr 12, 2021

I believe that each day it is our privilege and responsibility as lawmakers to center the people.

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Apr 12, 2021

With the stroke of a pen, President Biden can provide direct relief to tens of millions of families.

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Apr 12, 2021

The student debt crisis is not naturally occurring. This crisis was crafted in these hallowed halls.

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Apr 12, 2021

That's why student debt cancelation is good economic policy.

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Apr 12, 2021

I implore him to use this authority in the pursuit of economic and racial justice.

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Apr 12, 2021

As lawmakers, we are in a position to fundamentally change the lives of the people we represent with the stroke of a pen.

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Mar 21, 2021

Thank you for holding this hearing and continuing to prioritize this fight to establish the state of Washington, DC.

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Mar 18, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding. Madam Speaker, the tragic events of this week underscore both our responsibility and the urgency we must move to legislate our values and to stand on the side of justice. I represent…

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Mar 16, 2021

I think there are a lot of different ways that we can tackle this problem.

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