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Auchincloss commends the "Medfield Model" of Pool Testing
Provided by the Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss. Dignitaries Visit Medfield Pool Covid Testing at MHS... Today, April 8, 2021, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Ginkgo Bioworks staff toured the Medfield High School COVID-19 testing operation. Auchincloss visited the school as part of his American Rescue Plan tour, highlighting the success of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the economic recovery taking place. Each stop in the district has focused on at least one of the … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
EH&E Supports Rep. Auchincloss in Getting Kids Back to School
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) visited EH&E in April as part of his American Rescue Plan tour, highlighting the success of the plan and its priorities of “shots in arms, kids back to school, and Americans back to work.” EH&E has played a critical role in ensuring the safety of back-to-school plans, working closely with schools to develop strategies for mitigating risks and a COVID-19 management dashboard that allows schools to track the performance of these plans. These … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
U.S. Rep. Auchincloss visits COVID-19 test site at Medfield High School
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-4th District) and Ginkgo Bioworks staff recently toured the Medfield High School COVID-19 testing operation. Auchincloss visited the school as part of his American Rescue Plan tour, highlighting the success of the American Rescue Plan and the economic recovery taking place. Each stop in the district has focused on at least one of the three main goals of the ARP: shots in arms, kids back to school, and Americans back to work. “Medfield is a model for … Continue Reading
April 13, 2021
Jake Auchincloss is introducing his first bill as a member of Congress
Exactly 100 days into his career in Congress, freshman Rep. Jake Auchincloss is slated to file his first bill Tuesday evening. According to his office, the Massachusetts congressman is introducing the Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act, which would curtail the ability of third-party debt collectors to contact individuals going through foreclosure in states, like Massachusetts, where foreclosures are not required to go through the judicial process. Auchincloss says it … Continue Reading
April 13, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss On His First 100 Days In Office
NEWTON, MA — Rep. Jake Auchincloss has a memorable first 100 days in Congress representing Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District. On Tuesday he marked the milestone with a video commemorating the ride. On Day 1 he was among the legislators in the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 5, required to go on lockdown, when rioters broke windows and forced their way into the building. During the next 99 days, he cites as among his accomplishments that he was the first member of Congress to call for … Continue Reading
April 12, 2021
Auchincloss on How American Jobs Plan Helps SouthCoast
Despite just passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the Biden Administration and Democrats in Congress have moved swiftly to their next major legislative goal: rebuilding and reforming America's crumbling infrastructure. With a price tag of over $2 trillion, the American Jobs Plan divides its spending into four critical areas of need: transportation and infrastructure ($621 billion); quality of life at home ($650 billion); caregivers for the elderly and disabled ($400 billion); and … Continue Reading
April 12, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss joins the Congressional Armenian Caucus
Rep. Jake Auchincloss has joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Rep. Auchincloss serves the 4th Congressional district located in the southern portion of Massachusetts and includes parts of Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester … Continue Reading
April 09, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss 'Frustrated' By Vaccine Website Crashing, Calls For Pre-Registration System
The Massachusetts vaccination scheduling website crashed Thursday morning as appointments for those aged 65 and up opened for the first time. Earlier this week, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., co-signed a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker urging him to develop a centralized vaccine pre-registration system. Auchincloss spoke to Boston Public Radio on Thursday about the crash and how the state should pivot. "I'm frustrated, and my constituents are frustrated," he said. "In a state that's one of the … Continue Reading
April 09, 2021
Congressman Jake Auchincloss visits the H.C. Starck Solutions global headquarters in Newton.
April 08, 2021
Auchincloss commends the "Medfield Model" of Pool Testing
Provided by the Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss. Dignitaries Visit Medfield Pool Covid Testing at MHS... Today, April 8, 2021, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Ginkgo Bioworks staff toured the Medfield High School COVID-19 testing operation. Auchincloss visited the school as part of his American Rescue Plan tour, highlighting the success of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the economic recovery taking place. Each stop in the district has focused on at least one of the … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Rep. Auchincloss Says Dems to Pass Infrastructure Bill Without GOP if Necessary
Republican lawmakers are signaling they won't support the Biden administration's proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill, but Democrats appear ready to plow ahead regardless. "Republicans inside the Beltway can either get on board or they can watch Democrats pass one of the most monumental and important pieces of legislation on party-line votes," said Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass. 4th District), member of House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Auchincloss, a former … Continue Reading
March 15, 2021
Auchincloss gets firsthand look at COVID's lingering effects on Fall River manufacturers
FALL RIVER — Congressman Jake Auchincloss got his first taste of Fall River industry Monday afternoon. “I think it represents the proud manufacturing legacy of southeastern Massachusetts,” said Auchincloss, as he stood inside the Matouk company’s manufacturing facility in the Fall River Industrial Park. The 4th congressional district U.S. Representative, who was elected to a first term last November, said he’ll be visiting businesses in all 34 cities and towns within his district in the … Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss On Newly Signed $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Law & More
After weeks of holdouts and setbacks, President Biden signed his $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill into law Thursday, which passed without a single Republican’s support in either chamber of Congress. The legislation will, among other things, send $1,400 stimulus checks to millions of Americans, increase the child tax credit for 2021 and continue increased unemployment benefits until September. Congressman Jake Auchincloss joined Jim Braude to talk about the Democrats’ first big political success … Continue Reading
February 23, 2021
Staying ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination curve. Auchincloss, Roy visit Franklin company involved with vaccine distribution
FRANKLIN -- As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the nation, one local company is working steadily to keep up with the demand. On Feb. 19, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, D-MA, 04, was joined by state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, and Town Councilor Glenn Jones in visiting Franklin-based Cold Chain Technologies and learning firsthand about the company's contributions to the nationwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Their goal was to gain insight into the company’s nearly … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
User Education Should Be Required For Trading Apps Like Robinhood Says Rep. Auchincloss (D-MA)
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) from the House Financial Services Committee joins Cheddar to discuss the Gamestop hearing on Capitol … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
User Education Should Be Required For Trading Apps Like Robinhood Says Rep. Auchincloss (D-MA)
February 17, 2021
Rep. Auchincloss prioritizes COVID vaccinations, casts doubt on political unity
While COVID relief comes first on U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss’ list of priorities, the 4th District’s new representative has big plans on issues including transportation and education. Joining Brookline’s Select Board Tuesday, he shared his legislative priorities and thoughts on the atmosphere in D.C. following the Capitol riots, President Joe Biden’s inauguration and former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment — all of which happened within Auchincloss’ first few weeks on the … Continue Reading
February 15, 2021
Congressman Jake Auchincloss On 14th Amendment, COVID-19 Stimulus
This year's President's Day — a holiday inspired by Washington and Lincoln — falls just two days after the second impeachment trial of a former president, which closed with an acquittal. What comes next in accountability for former President Donald Trump, and what's next on the agenda for a Democratic Congress and President Joe Biden? We ask Massachusetts Congressman Jake … Continue Reading
February 10, 2021
Rep. Jake Auchincloss: Launching a Campaign and a Baby
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and his wife, Bain & Company consultant Michelle, had their son, Teddy, in April 2020. It was the height of the pandemic, as well as the height of Auchincloss’s congressional campaign. The Marine vet, Newton City Council member and current congressman reflects on his toughest job yet: pandemic parent. So, how did your pregnancy experience start? Michelle, my wife, told me that she was pregnant in August 2019 and about a week later, I believe, Joe Kennedy … Continue Reading
February 09, 2021
Q&A with Jake Auchincloss
Q. In light of Biden's inauguration, how are you feeling about the next four years? A. Like a weight has been lifted. As I was sitting there watching the president take the oath, I looked around, and you could see people’s shoulders relax, you could see them hug each other and high five, it was really like the whole country could just exhale and begin to think about what’s ahead of us as opposed to constantly being in anxiety about what the day is going to bring. Q. How has your … Continue Reading