Massachusetts House of Representatives Profile

Massachusetts’ lower legislative chamber

About Massachusetts House of Representatives

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Commonwealth’s General Court, with 160 elected members representing districts of approximately 40,000 people each. It meets year-round to consider legislation, conduct hearings, and carry out other legislative business. malegislature.gov James Arciero is the Democratic representative for the 2nd Middlesex District, covering Westford, Littleton, and parts of Chelmsford. malegislature.gov

What they do

The House debates and votes on legislation, originates money bills, conducts hearings through standing and joint committees, and shares lawmaking authority with the Massachusetts Senate. Its members also represent individual districts in the General Court. malegislature.gov

Who they serve

The House serves residents across Massachusetts through its 160 representative districts. In this profile, the relevant constituent area is the 2nd Middlesex District, which includes Westford and Littleton, plus specified precincts in Chelmsford. malegislature.gov

Recent signals

James Arciero has served as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation since 2025. malegislature.gov
Arciero served on the Massachusetts Special Commission on Micromobility, whose final report was issued January 30, 2026. malegislature.gov
His current legislative docket includes a proposal to designate a Chelmsford bridge as the Ferreira brothers bridge. malegislature.gov
His current docket also includes Westford-specific legislation concerning an additional alcohol license and digital legal notices. malegislature.gov

Reasons to get in touch

Transportation policy and implementation, particularly issues relevant to the Joint Committee on Transportation, which James Arciero has chaired since 2025. malegislature.gov
Micromobility policy, following Arciero’s participation in the Massachusetts Special Commission on Micromobility and its January 2026 final report. malegislature.gov
Local transportation and infrastructure priorities in the 2nd Middlesex District, including legislation proposing to name a Chelmsford bridge. malegislature.gov
Municipal administration and local legislation, including a 2026 proposal concerning print-free digital legal notices in Westford. malegislature.gov

Questions worth asking them

Which recommendations from the January 2026 Special Commission on Micromobility do you see as most actionable for Massachusetts? malegislature.gov
What transportation issues are receiving the most attention from the Joint Committee on Transportation during the 2025–2026 session? malegislature.gov
What local priorities from Westford, Littleton, and Chelmsford are most likely to shape your legislative work this session? malegislature.gov