Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
@RepPressley

Proudly serving the Massachusetts 7th. @FSCDems & @OversightDems Member. She/Her.

 Boston, MA
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Joined January 2019
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IT'S OFFICIAL: The House has passed our extension of TPS for Haiti. This win wouldn't be possible without the strength & organizing of our movement to defend our Haitian neighbors. To those in the #MA7 & beyond, this is for you. The Senate must pick this up without delay.
The U.S. House passes Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

ALT The U.S. House passes Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

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The cruelty is undeniable here. Miscarriages can be devastating & they require medical care. Pregnant women shouldn’t be unjustly detained & warehoused in the first place. And now, ICE is refusing to collect data on miscarriages in custody. Horrifying, shameful, & completely unacceptable.
An article by The Guardian titled: Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

ALT An article by The Guardian titled: Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

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Revealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant women

ICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving...

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Cycling is a climate, transit, and public safety issue. I convened a roundtable with advocates to discuss how we can make our communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclist, & commuters across the #MA7.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks at a roundtable discussion at Bikes Not Bombs.

ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley provides remarks at a roundtable discussion at Bikes Not Bombs.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley hugs and greets a constituent.

ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley hugs and greets a constituent.

A photo of Rep. Ayanna Pressley taking notes.

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Advocates provide remarks during a roundtable discussion.

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Hey @SecScottBessent, you told the American people under oath to “watch this space” after President Xi’s visit. Are baby products going to be exempt from Trump’s reckless tariffs—yes or no?
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Shameful. These funds are meant to eliminate health disparities and study chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. They must be immediately reinstated.
Liz Essley Whyte
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Sep 23
NEW exclusive from me: Health officials moved money out of the Office of Minority Health to help pay for the ballooning costs of RFK Jr.'s security wsj.com/politics/policy/rfk-…
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America has a long history of using lynching as a tool to kill, intimidate, & keep Black folks in their place. The hangings of Black folks across the country deserve extra scrutiny. The DOJ & FBI must investigate these suspicious deaths & enforce the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.
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Good. These media outlets should never have been banned from the White House in the first place. And it shouldn't take a court order to force Trump to stop attacking the freedom of the press.
The Associated Press
@AP
Sep 24
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters are back at the White House hours after a federal judge ordered Trump to lift a ban on the news outlets. apnews.com/article/trump-med…
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Deeply alarmed by the ICE raids in New Bedford and the South Coast. Disappearing parents on their way to work or to pick up their kids from school is appalling and does NOTHING to keep communities safe. We must abolish ICE and stop this campaign of cruelty and terror.
An article by GBH titled: At least 2 dozen immigrants detained in ICE arrest wave across New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fall River

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At least 2 dozen immigrants detained in ICE arrest wave across New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fall River

Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she's demanding answers after the arrests in southeastern Massachusetts.

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Trump and Republicans created a healthcare crisis in America and now they want to kick 750,000 MORE people off of their health insurance. The cruelty is truly the point.
NBC News
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Sep 23
The Trump administration is removing hundreds of thousands of enrollees from Affordable Care Act plans, claiming that many were receiving subsidies they didn’t qualify for and that some did not even exist. nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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For months, I've called for baby products to be exempt from Trump's tariffs. @SecScottBessent has repeatedly told me they're under consideration, and last week told me to "watch this space" after Xi's visit. Well, we're watching. Families deserve more than lip service.
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For Epstein survivors & all survivors of sexual violence, accountability must include restitution. Our bill not only acknowledges their trauma but also provides a path to justice with meaningful compensation. Congress must act & support survivors in their healing journey.
An article by The Guardian titled: Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go away’

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Epstein survivors struggle financially as they continue to heal their wounds: ‘It doesn’t just go...

Legislation proposed by House Democrats aims to address survivors’ financial and medical burdens

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley retweeted
Oversight Dems
@OversightDems
Sep 22
POWERFUL testimony from Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., whose father was killed by ICE in Houston. “We are not the only family living this nightmare. Look at the people sitting to our left and to our right: they too have had a loved one killed by ICE. A father, a mother, a daughter, a son.” “ICE is killing people, whether on our streets or in detention centers, and millions of immigrants and their loved ones are living in fear that they might be next. Hold ICE accountable for what is done to our family and so many others, and do everything you can to make sure that this doesn't happen again.” “This must not be a partisan issue. This is an issue of right and wrong. All elected members of Congress have a duty to ensure the safety and well-being of their constituents. Every member has immigrants living in their states, in their districts, in their neighborhoods. What is being done to make sure that they can live without fear?” “We made a promise to our grandmother that we would spend every waking moment of our lives fighting for justice for our dead. We made that promise to her at our father's wake, his open casket.” “And we know the march towards justice is slow, but human history tells us it is steady and unyielding. Our dad deserves justice along with all the families around us, and we'll spend every moment making sure that he gets it.” “I visit my dad's memorial every day, not because it's where he died, but where a movement was born. It is my way of witnessing how many hearts my dad's story resonates with, and it is my motivation to continue fighting not just for my dad, but for everyone else's dad and families like mine." "I hope I'm doing the right thing every day, and I know my dad here is guiding me in the right direction." “Justicia para Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.”
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Black folks are being pushed out of the workforce & unemployment rates are at their highest since the pandemic. That's why we need a Federal Job Guarantee now more than ever. My bill will help America reach full employment & help achieve long-term economic security for all.
A graphic that reads: How it started: A Federal Job Guarantee has deep roots in American history and the civil rights movement. It was a key component of FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights, and Black leaders and economists like Coretta Scott King and Sadie Alexander all advocated for guaranteed jobs.

ALT A graphic that reads: How it started: A Federal Job Guarantee has deep roots in American history and the civil rights movement. It was a key component of FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights, and Black leaders and economists like Coretta Scott King and Sadie Alexander all advocated for guaranteed jobs.

A graphic that reads: How it’s going: It’s been 63 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and it’s time we actualize their radical dream and legislative blueprint. Today, we’re building on their legacy and introducing legislation to help reach full employment and achieve long-term economic security for all.

ALT A graphic that reads: How it’s going: It’s been 63 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and it’s time we actualize their radical dream and legislative blueprint. Today, we’re building on their legacy and introducing legislation to help reach full employment and achieve long-term economic security for all.

A graphic that reads: How it works: A Federal Job Guarantee would create an enforceable legal right to a quality job on projects that meet long-neglected needs, including: —care for children and seniors —sustainable transit systems —protecting the environment It provides all adults seeking employment public jobs with wages no less than $25 an hour and strong union protections.

ALT A graphic that reads: How it works: A Federal Job Guarantee would create an enforceable legal right to a quality job on projects that meet long-neglected needs, including: —care for children and seniors —sustainable transit systems —protecting the environment It provides all adults seeking employment public jobs with wages no less than $25 an hour and strong union protections.

A graphic that reads: Our resolution: —Creates a pathway to stable employment —Helps close racial and gender income gaps —Sets a new standard for quality jobs with dignified wages, safe working conditions, healthcare, and more —Makes the economy more resilient and more inclusive

ALT A graphic that reads: Our resolution: —Creates a pathway to stable employment —Helps close racial and gender income gaps —Sets a new standard for quality jobs with dignified wages, safe working conditions, healthcare, and more —Makes the economy more resilient and more inclusive

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He attacks the freedom of the press, kicks media outlets of the White House, and now he's launching state-run propaganda TV. This is what dictators do and NONE of this is normal.
The Hill
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Sep 22
White House launches Trump TV following press bans thehill.com/homenews/adminis…
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ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin & are trying to deport him without medical care. This is the latest example of ICE terrorizing our neighbors & moving with callous disregard for human life. We need a transparent investigation. We must abolish ICE. And we must hold these agents accountable for their cruelty.
The Associated Press
@AP
Sep 21
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene.
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Congress can't stand by while AI and billionaires threaten humankind, gamble with our lives, and exploit Black, brown, and other marginalized communities. We need comprehensive, federal AI regulations NOW that prioritize our rights and safety, including our AI Civil Rights Act.
A Boston Globe article titled: For Black leaders, the AI threat isn’t hypothetical. It’s here now.

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For Black leaders, the AI threat isn’t hypothetical. It’s here now. - The Boston Globe

Outside of the recent summit on AI threats, Black leaders have taken an aggressive — if less apocalyptic — stance on AI safety.

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Our greatest wealth as a nation is the health of our people. That’s exactly why I'm so grateful to represent a district with the highest concentration of community health centers. Centers like @NEWHealthBoston in Charlestown are doing incredible work keeping our residents healthy.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley tours NEW Health in Charlestown.

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a toddler seeking care at NEW Health in Charlestown.

ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a toddler seeking care at NEW Health in Charlestown.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley meets with NEW Health leaders.

ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley meets with NEW Health leaders.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley greets a NEW Health worker.

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