Entries by Jason Lewis

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass sweeping legislation to protect residents from the Trump administration’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement.  The PROTECT Act holds federal immigration agents legally accountable for civil rights violations, bans local and state police from participating in civil federal immigration enforcement, and prohibits immigration […]

Senator Lewis Honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis was recognized by the non-profit Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero for his many years of service to support fair and affordable housing policies in Massachusetts. The award was presented to Senator Lewis during Housing Families’ annual legislative breakfast in Malden. Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for this honor for […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Environmental Protection Bill Including Plastic Waste Reductions

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide. The Senate’s legislation supports the removal of “forever chemicals” from drinking water, helps municipalities withstand floods and droughts, […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Use Fair Share Revenue to Send Funding to the District

State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’s wealthiest earners to support municipalities and invest in education and transportation projects, alongside passing other innovative policies and investments to lower housing costs, support immigrants, and more. The legislation sends significant […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Support Local Agriculture through FARM Bill

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the FARM Bill, agricultural legislation aimed at supporting Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms, making it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food, and protecting the state’s food supply for the future, as the state faces federal funding cuts and climate change threats. […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PETS Act

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the PETS Act, animal welfare legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline, strengthen animal cruelty protections, and make responsible pet ownership possible for more residents. To prevent malicious puppy mills—large-scale breeding facilities known for prioritizing profits over animal health and well-being—from shipping […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass BRIGHT Act to Invest in Public Higher Education Facilities

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the BRIGHT Act, a $3.28 billion bond bill that invests in upgrades to public higher education campuses across Massachusetts and strengthens the learning experiences of students at community colleges, state universities, and UMass campuses. An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Fair Housing Protections for Renters and Buyers

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that protects residents from discrimination in the housing market as the Trump administration abandons its enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act. Illegal discrimination continues to hamper many homebuyers’ and renters’ ability to find a home. A 2020 study by the […]

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Strengthen Car Purchasing Safeguards to Protect Buyers

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that strengthens consumer rights for people who buy new and used vehicles by expanding the state’s vehicle buyer protection law, increasing the mileage for used car warranties, and raising bonds to protect victims of auto sale fraud. “Buying a car is […]