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Moulton and Auchincloss target oligarchs with 'Yachts for Ukraine Act'
Two U.S. Representatives from Massachusetts are hoping to use seized Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild through the “Yachts for Ukraine Act.” “Some Russian oligarchs think they can ride out this war on their yachts in the Mediterranean,” Rep. Seth Moulton said in a statement. “They’re more concerned with where their next batch of caviar is coming from than confronting their enabler, the war criminal Vladimir Putin, about how he is destroying lives and wrecking the Russian … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Seth Moulton, Jake Auchincloss introduce ‘Yachts for Ukraine’ Act to direct oligarch assets to aid Ukraine
Stella Maris yacht belonging to Rashid Sardarov is docked in Nice, France, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The boat is believed to be owned by Sardarov, a Russian billionaire oil and gas magnate not yet among the Kremlin-aligned oligarchs sanctioned by the United States and its allies in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Union began moving this week to seize at least two superyachts owned by Russians close to Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Colleen Barry) Bay State House members … Continue Reading
March 22, 2022
As Ukraine fights against Russia, here's how we lead for peace
I joined fellow members of Congress last week to hear from President Volodymyr Zeleknskyy of Ukraine. His speech was a battle cry from the front lines of the free world. Greeted with a standing ovation, this hero implored us to do more to protect his people. Most powerful was his closing. Setting aside his interpreter, he addressed us - and President Joe Biden - in English. Lead the world, he said. Lead for peace. How do we lead for peace? There is peace through strength: we must be … Continue Reading
March 22, 2022
Rep. Auchincloss calls for targeted cyber attacks on Russian forces in Ukraine
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., on how the U.S. could support Ukraine during Russia’s … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
No-fly zone would be 'an act of war between America and Russia,' Rep. Auchincloss says
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual speech to U.S. Congress members this morning, as Russia continues its attack on Ukranian cities. Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss will be at that meeting. He joined hosts Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel on Morning Edition today to discuss the war. This transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Jeremy Siegel: Congressman, this isn't something you see every day, a foreign leader addressing the U.S. Congress. What … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Rep. Auchincloss Secures $16.2M For 4th District In Spending Bill
Rep. Jake Auchincloss has secured $16.2 million in funding for projects throughout the Fourth Congressional District as part of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bill for Massachusetts. The bill, which includes funding for all Auchincloss’ CPF requests, allocates a total of $138 million for key projects throughout Massachusetts that focus on areas such as energy and water development, transportation, agriculture development, housing and urban … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Auchincloss Denounces Removal Of Covid Funding From Spending Bill
Congressman Jake Auchincloss has spoken out against the House’s removal of COVID-19 funding from the fiscal year 2022 omnibus spending bill. The congressman said in a statement Wednesday that the decision will do more harm than good as the country attempts to move past the pandemic. “As co-chair of the Global Vaccination Caucus, it is gravely disappointing that the House is stripping $15B in COVID funding from the budget,” said Auchincloss in a statement. "The funds would be used to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
We Need To Go Further': Rep. Jake Auchincloss On Ukraine
Congressman Jake Auchincloss joined “Way Too Early” on MSNBC Wednesday morning to discuss the latest in Ukraine, supporting our NATO allies including Poland, and the rise of refugees fleeing Eastern Europe. Here are several key points he made during the conversation: On Newly Announced Sanctions: “Yes I support it, and indeed I think it should go further. We need to coordinate a global embargo on Russia’s five million barrels a day. And this conversation begins with straight talk with … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Auchincloss Says U.S. Must Do More to Stop Russia
The United States' position as the fulcrum of the global economy gives the government tremendous power to levy sanctions against nation states deemed to be bad actors. These sanctions often significantly debilitate the targeted country's currency and economic institutions. President Joe Biden, allied with the majority of the Western world, has exercised this power in full force in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine with a barrage of unprecedented sanctions that have shut Russia out of … Continue Reading
March 06, 2022
Vladimir Putin needs to ‘get squarely punched in the face’: Massachusetts congressman
Russia has been suffering from economic sanctions as it invades Ukraine, but it’s time for the U.S. and other countries to ramp up the punishment even more, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss said on Sunday. The Democratic rep from Newton said Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to “get squarely punched in the face” with energy sanctions. That would mean the U.S. banning the import of Russian oil, a step that NATO countries are weighing as Russia relentlessly attacks Ukraine. Auchincloss … Continue Reading
March 06, 2022
OTR: Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss says US will create 'a nightmare' for Putin
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, who represents the 4th District, also discusses the findings of the House's January 6th … Continue Reading
March 06, 2022
OTR: Massachusetts congressman reflects on State of the Union address
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, who represents the 4th District, offered his thoughts on Lauren Boebert's outburst during the president's address to the … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Auchincloss Says Children’s Mental Health Must Become Priority
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents Newton, Brookline, and the rest of Massachusetts’ Fourth District, published an op-ed Tuesday that calls for prioritizing children’s mental health as we make our way though the COVID-19 pandemic. In the op-ed, Auchincloss, who has two kids both born during the pandemic, advocates for improving children’s socioemotional wellbeing at a time when most Americans are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress. Key Points Auchincloss argues … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Teen Antisemitism Task Force Meeting With Congressman Jake Auchincloss
You're invited to the next meeting of the Teen Antisemitism Task Force (TATF) on Zoom. The special guest will be Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who will talk to us about being a member of Congress and his thoughts about combating … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Children's mental health must become priority
I’m the father of two pandemic babies, Teddy and Grace. Although one of Teddy’s first words was “mask,” my children are blissfully unaware of COVID. They will, however, grow up in its aftermath. Right now, the debate about kids and COVID is focused on mask mandates in schools. That is the critical question in the immediate term. But it’s not the fundamental one. We are at a fork in the road for our long-term approach to children’s mental health. One path is to ignore the lessons of … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Auchincloss: Strong message to working families needed at State of the Union
On the economic front, Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents much of Bristol County, says the President should highlight efforts to bring back business and activities after two years of pandemic precautions. “We need a strong message from the President about putting COVID behind us, about how we have control over COVID, COVID does not have control over us, and about putting a strong economy ahead of us,” Auchincloss said. Auchincloss says the President has put forth … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Gene Lavanchy talks with Rep. Jake Auchincloss about Tuesday's State of Union address by President Biden and developments in Ukraine
Gene Lavanchy talks with Rep. Jake Auchincloss about Tuesday's State of Union address by President Biden and developments in … Continue Reading
February 28, 2022
Brookline Rep. Vitolo To Join Auchincloss For State Of The Union
Congressman Jake Auchincloss has invited Brookline Rep. Tommy Vitolo to be his virtual guest to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday. March 1. Auchincloss and Vitolo will highlight how federal, state, and local governments have worked together to deliver results with the Biden Agenda. Specifically, they will highlight how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the American Rescue Plan have benefited Massachusetts. “From the passage of the American Rescue … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Mass. Rep. Jake Auchincloss on the U.S. response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
To kick off our special hour on the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine we speak with U.S. Congressman for Massachusetts Jake Auchincloss on the nation's response to the conflict and the United State's responsibilities to Ukraine. We follow the conversation by checking in with Olga Lisovska, a Ukrainian singer based in Newton, Mass., who previously joined our program to talk about her concerns for her family in Ukraine. We get an update from her on how she and her local Ukrainian … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Calls For More Focus On On-Demand Transit
Congressman Jake Auchincloss and 14 other members of Congress are calling for the inclusion of on-demand transit and investments in more reliable, convenient, and sustainable public transportation as the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is implemented. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, the members of Congress promote four key steps to expand and improve public … Continue Reading