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Liz Cheney, Jake Auchincloss: Ukraine is fighting for America’s freedom, too
Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) penned an op-ed in The Washington Post on Friday urging the U.S. to continue providing military aid to Ukraine, arguing that the former Soviet Union country is fighting for both its freedom as well as the United States’. The Republican and Democrat said that the Ukrainian military needs to be guaranteed intelligence support, weapons and training amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. The two added that the United States also needs to … Continue Reading
May 06, 2022
Opinion | Our democracy at home depends on preserving freedom in Ukraine
As a Republican congresswoman from Wyoming and a Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, we have firsthand experience with the partisan clashes in Washington. The two of us have frequently been on opposite sides this term, including on national security issues such as President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, which one of us (Cheney) opposed and the other (Auchincloss) supported. But on the issue of Ukraine, there is no daylight between us. And there should be no partisan divide … Continue Reading
May 06, 2022
Newsmakers 5/6/2022: Congressman Jake Auchincloss
This week on Newsmakers: Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a first-term Democrat, discusses the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the war in Ukraine, economic concerns, Title 42, and the upcoming midterm … Continue Reading
May 03, 2022
Reproductive Health Care Is A Human Right’: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Congressman Jake Auchincloss has spoken out against a draft Supreme Court decision that lays out a legal case to overturn two key abortion decisions: Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The draft, which was published by POLITICO Monday night, shows that the court is on the path toward rescinding abortion access, which would lead to it being outlawed in many states. However, Massachusetts is one of several states with a state law protecting abortion access and tate lawmakers … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Could Be Unopposed In 2022 House Race
Rep. Jake Auchincloss could be the only one on the ballot for the 2022 Fourth Congressional District Seat, reported the Sun Chronicle. Auchincloss, who was one of nine names on the ballot two years ago, now appears to be unchallenged in his attempt to win a second term on Capitol Hill. Jesse Mermell, a former Brookline Select Board Member who placed second in last year’s primary, announced this week that she has dropped plans to run due to her father’s recent death and need to help her … Continue Reading
April 15, 2022
Russian Sanctions on Auchincloss
According to CBS 12 in Providence, Russia has sanctioned 398 members of Congress, including Massachusetts Representative Jake Auchincloss. Russia added these lawmakers to their "stop list" in response to similar sanctions the U.S. imposed on Russian lawmakers in March. Tensions between the U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin have increased after Russia's assault on Ukraine began in February. Russia didn't explain in their statement what the sanctions include, but Auchincloss said … Continue Reading
April 15, 2022
Auchincloss says it's 'good' Russia sanctioned him
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss says that he’s happy to be sanctioned by Russia, but the focus should be on helping Ukraine. “Whatever I did to anger Putin, good,” the Newton Democrat tweeted Thursday night after broadcast reports that the Russian foreign ministry had placed him and several other members of the state’s congressional delegation on a “stop list.” In all, 398 of the 435 members of Congress were sanctioned in apparent retaliation by Russia for similar sanctions the United States … Continue Reading
April 14, 2022
Langevin, Auchincloss sanctioned by Putin
Russia sanctioned 398 members of Congress, including Rhode Island’s Rep. Jim Langevin and Massachusetts’s Rep. Jake Auchincloss. Russia added these lawmakers to their “stop list” in response to similar sanctions the U.S. imposed on Russian lawmakers in March. Tensions between the U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin have increased after Russia’s assault on Ukraine began in February. Russia didn’t delineate in their statement what the sanctions include, but both Langevin and … Continue Reading
April 10, 2022
Biden admin shipping aid urgently to Ukraine: Rep. Auchincloss
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss how the Biden administration is handling the Russia-Ukraine … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
Auchincloss Says Bill That Cuts Vaccination Funding Is ‘Unacceptable'
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents Newton, Brookline, and the rest of Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District, led fellow Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus in a pro-vaccination statement Thursday. The statement responds to reports indicating that the Senate may cut $5 billion in global coronavirus funding aimed at boosting vaccinations abroad from the COVID aid package. “Support for global vaccinations is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
Auchincloss Votes Against Coast Guard Authorization Act Of 2022
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents Newton, Brookline, and the rest of Massachusetts' Fourth Congressional District, has voted against the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The legislation, which passed in the House on Tuesday, is a two-year authorization of the Coast Guard’s policies and programs. It authorizes a level of support that enhances Coast Guard operations and helps replace and modernize its cutters and infrastructure. “Tonight, I voted with my district,” said … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Guest Column: US must be the arsenal of Ukrainian resistance
Last week I joined fellow Members of Congress 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 the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Reps. Moulton and Auchincloss sponsor 'Yachts for Ukraine Act' meant to target Russian oligarchs' assets
Four U.S. representatives, two of whom represent Massachusetts and are both veterans, have sponsored legislation called the “Yachts for Ukraine Act,” meant to target the assets of Russian oligarchs and repurpose them to help rebuild the invaded country and assist its people. Reps. Seth Moulton and Jake Auchincloss, both Democrats, joined two Republican representatives — Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin and Peter Meijer of Michigan — in proposing the bill which would allow for funds from seized … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Auchincloss Op-Ed Says The U.S. Must Lead For Peace In Ukraine
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, who represents Newton, Brookline, and the rest of Massachusetts' Fourth District, published an op-ed Tuesday on how the United States can lead for peace as Ukraine fights against Russia. In the op-ed, Auchincloss says the United States must be the arsenal of the Ukrainian resistance and offer an off-ramp to Russia to stop the violence. Key Points Auchincloss writes that the United States can punish Putin without waging another war. He argues that NATO must … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
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