119th Congress
Ayanna Pressley
Representative, MA-7, Massachusetts
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- February 3, 1974 (age 52)
- In Congress
- House since 2019
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 4%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5111
- Website
- pressley.house.gov
Committees
- Financial Services
- Oversight and Government Reform
Who Is Ayanna Pressley?
Ayanna Pressley is a Democratic representative from MA-7 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2019. Born February 3, 1974, Pressley is 52. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Pressley voted on 299 and missed 11. Pressley voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Pressley sponsored 43 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Ayanna Pressley Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Ayanna Pressley Sponsored
- Fossil Free Finance Act of 2026 (H.R. 10746, In Committee)
- Affordability is Access Act of 2026 (H.R. 10597, In Committee)
- Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Federal job guarantee. (H.Res. 1554, Introduced)
- Eviction Helpline Act (H.R. 5889, In Committee)
- Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026 (H.R. 10397, In Committee)
- Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 (H.R. 9873, In Committee)
- Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act (H.R. 9817, In Committee)
- MOMMIES Act (H.R. 9816, In Committee)
- FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act (H.R. 9364, In Committee)
- Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act (H.R. 8940, In Committee)
- Renter Resource Center Act (H.R. 8903, In Committee)
- Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act (H.R. 8829, In Committee)
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- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt". (H.J.Res. 167, In Committee)
- Housing FIRST Act (H.R. 8588, In Committee)
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. (H.Res. 965, Agreed To)
- Books Save Lives Act (H.R. 8235, In Committee)
- HELP Act of 2026 (H.R. 8185, In Committee)
- SPARK Act (H.R. 8063, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". (H.Con.Res. 78, In Committee)
- BLS Act (H.R. 7804, In Committee)
- Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions. (H.Res. 1088, Introduced)
- BE HEARD in the Workplace Act (H.R. 7583, In Committee)
- GSIB Act of 2026 (H.R. 7513, In Committee)
- Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026 (H.R. 7046, In Committee)
- EACH Act of 2025 (H.R. 4611, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month". (H.Res. 895, Introduced)
- Appraisal Modernization Act (H.R. 5975, In Committee)
- Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 (H.R. 5657, In Committee)
- Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all. (H.Res. 660, Introduced)
- Freedom to Move Act (H.R. 4719, In Committee)
- Equity in Government Act (H.R. 4524, In Committee)
- MASS Act (H.R. 4111, In Committee)
- Designating a day in May 2025, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day". (H.Res. 453, Introduced)
- Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025 (H.R. 3603, In Committee)
- Ending Qualified Immunity Act (H.R. 3602, In Committee)
- Ending Administrative Garnishment Act of 2025 (H.R. 3412, In Committee)
- STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025 (H.R. 2957, In Committee)
- Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025 (H.R. 2884, In Committee)
- Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act (H.R. 2739, In Committee)
- Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 (H.R. 2738, In Committee)
- Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. (H.J.Res. 80, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". (H.Con.Res. 18, In Committee)
- Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act (H.R. 40, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Pressley spoke on the floor 47 times on 43 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 3, 2026, 234 wordsPierre Damas Bel
I rise for the family and loved ones of Pierre Damas Bel, a beloved son and brother, 20-year-old college student, and Haitian immigrant with temporary protected status.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 207 wordsRecognizing Jaylen Brown
I rise to celebrate the contributions of NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the city of Boston on and off the court.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 23, 2026, 261 wordsHonoring the Life of Byron Christopher Sumner
I rise today on behalf of my family--my husband, Conan, and our daughter, Cora--and the city of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to honor the life of Pastor Byron Christopher Sumner.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 30, 2026, 192 wordsHonoring Frederick Douglass
In 1852, Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist, orator, and formerly enslaved man, delivered one of America's most famous speeches: ``What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?''
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 105 wordsHonoring Lives Lost to Denials of Abortion Care
I rise with a heavy heart to remember the women who have died because they were denied essential abortion care after the devastating Dobbs decision unleashed abortion care bans across our country.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 11, 2026, 156 wordsCelebrating Juneteenth Holiday
I rise today to celebrate Juneteenth, marking 161 years since the full enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 3, 2026, 185 wordsSupport for Lebanon War Powers Resolution
More than 3,000 innocent people have been killed in Lebanon by the Israeli military and over a million are displaced.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 2, 2026, 188 wordsHonoring Robert "Bobby" Kilduff, Jr.
I rise today to honor Boston firefighter Robert ``Bobby'' Kilduff, Jr.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 21, 2026, 386 wordsHonoring Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa
I rise today to honor the life of my dear friend, Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 21, 2026, 536 wordsCelebrating Eric White
I rise today to celebrate my district director, Eric White, a scrappy kid from Rozzie, a 23 year old when he first came to work for my city council office. He is a history buff, a voracious reader, a decent hockey player, a proud graduate of our Boston public schools, and a dedicated advocate.
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- Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (House, April 16, 2026)
- Remembering Emmanuel Damas (House, March 26, 2026)
- End the War in Iran (House, March 5, 2026)
- State of Our Union Is Traumatizing Our Children (House, February 24, 2026)
- End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents (House, January 12, 2026)
- Aca Tax Credits Extension (House, January 8, 2026)
- Pet and Livestock Protection Act (House, December 18, 2025)
- Abortion Care Is Healthcare (House, December 18, 2025)
- Opposition to the Military Spending Bill (House, December 11, 2025)
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mother Viola Fletcher (House, December 4, 2025)
- President Trump Is a Threat to Our Republic (House, December 4, 2025)
- Fighting DHS Immigration Raids (House, December 3, 2025)
- Immigrant Neighbors (House, November 21, 2025)
- Celebrating Greater Love Tabernacle (House, November 20, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Lowering Age at Which a Minor May Be Tried as Adult for Certain Criminal Offenses in District of Columbia (House, September 16, 2025)
- Access to Abortion Care (House, July 21, 2025)
- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
- Communications Security Act (House, July 15, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Our Destinies Are Tied (House, June 26, 2025)
- Protecting Our Immigrant Communities (House, June 11, 2025)
- Adriana Smith (House, June 5, 2025)
- 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act (House, June 3, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Gop Tax Scam Hurts Women and Families (House, May 20, 2025)
- Baby Bonds (House, May 19, 2025)
- Health Disparities in Minority Communities (House, April 28, 2025)
- Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions" (House, April 9, 2025)
- Trump's Attacks on Black History (House, April 9, 2025)
- Honoring Alfreda Harris (House, March 26, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- Remembering Kyre Ambrose (House, February 12, 2025)
- Black History Is American History (House, February 6, 2025)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (House, January 23, 2025)
- Celebrating the Life of Christian Jose Fidalgo Barros (House, January 23, 2025)
- Risking Child Safety to Vilify Trans Kids (House, January 14, 2025)
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Questions About Ayanna Pressley
Is Ayanna Pressley still in Congress?
Yes. Ayanna Pressley is serving as representative from MA-7 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Ayanna Pressley?
Ayanna Pressley is a Democrat.
When is Ayanna Pressley up for reelection?
Pressley's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Ayanna Pressley?
Ayanna Pressley was born February 3, 1974 and is 52.
How often does Ayanna Pressley vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Pressley voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is Ayanna Pressley on?
House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.