Pressley, Brown, and Velázquez introduced the Healthy Hair Act, banning harmful chemicals in hair products impacting Black women's health.
Quiver AI Summary
Pressley, Brown, and Velázquez introduce the Healthy Hair Act: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, accompanied by Representatives Shontel Brown and Nydia Velázquez, has introduced the Healthy Hair Act, which aims to ban formaldehyde in hair products. The legislation classifies these products as adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Health implications highlighted: Formaldehyde, linked to various health issues, disproportionately affects Black women, who are more likely to suffer from related health problems. Pressley emphasizes the need for safer alternatives in beauty products marketed to Black women, highlighting the emotional and physical costs of using toxic chemicals.
Legislative support and history: The bill is cosponsored by 13 members of the House and endorsed by the Clean Beauty Coalition. It follows previous efforts to regulate hair products and highlights ongoing concerns regarding FDA delays in banning harmful chemicals effectively.
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Ayanna Pressley Fundraising
Ayanna Pressley recently disclosed $102.3K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 765th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 94.1% came from individual donors.
Pressley disclosed $174.1K of spending. This was the 438th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pressley disclosed $98.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1061st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ayanna Pressley's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Ayanna Pressley Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ayanna Pressley is worth $5.2M, as of March 3rd, 2026. This is the 166th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pressley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Ayanna Pressley's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
Ayanna Pressley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ayanna Pressley:
- H.R.7583: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
- H.R.7513: GSIB Act of 2026
- H.R.7046: Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
- H.R.5975: Appraisal Modernization Act
- H.R.5889: Eviction Helpline Act
- H.R.5657: Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ayanna Pressley on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
2026 Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,553,010 of spending in Massachusetts's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $25,509 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- WE DECIDE ($23,504)
- CHINESE PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL ACTION INC. ($1,610)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Massachusetts's 7th congressional district election.
