Press Releases
Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins The Ezra Klein Show: “A Democrat Who is Thinking Differently”
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) joined The Ezra Klein Show to discuss the need for Democrats to offer an alternative in governance to the Trump … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Congressman Auchincloss Delivers Floor Speech on the NIH’s Cap on Indirect Costs
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jake Auchincloss delivered remarks on the House Floor in opposition to the NIH’s policy on caps for indirect costs, a $2 billion tax on Massachusetts’ Eds & Meds enterprise that generates billions of dollars in economic activity and supports hundreds of thousands of well paying jobs. Below is a portion of his remarks. You can find the full speech here. “Here's my challenge to my Republican colleagues: go back to your districts. Talk to your universities. … Continue Reading
February 10, 2025
Congressman Auchincloss' Statement on NIH Indirect Cost Rate Cap
Newton, MA - Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's decision to cap the NIH indirect cost recovery rate at 15%, a move that threatens vital research funding Massachusetts institutions of higher learning (eds), and medical facilities (meds). “Massachusetts’ economy depends upon a vibrant Eds and Meds enterprise. The reduction of the NIH’s indirect cost recovery rate to 15% of a grant total would disrupt Massachusetts’ biomedical … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
Representative Auchincloss' Statement on President Trump's Vow to Dismantle the Department of Education
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) issued the following statement on President Trump's vow to eliminate the Department of Education: “President Trump’s vow to dismantle the Department of Education would hurt low-income students and families who rely upon federal funding for public schools. It would also make educators' jobs harder at a time when burnout is already far too high. This is only the most recent threat in the Trump Administration’s relentless attacks on federal agencies … Continue Reading
February 05, 2025
Congressman Auchincloss’s Statement on Elon Musk’s infiltration of the Treasury Department
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) condemned the infiltration of the Treasury Department by Elon Musk and the DOGE advisory committee. “Elon Musk now has access to & control over your Social Security checks, tax refunds, and Medicare bills. It’s illegal under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss. “Republicans in Congress are too scared to act, but Democrats are not backing down from upholding the law and kicking Musk … Continue Reading
January 30, 2025
Representatives Auchincloss Statement on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ Vote to Advance Report Investigating the Rise of Antisemitism on College Campuses
In September, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) led a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) to convene an independent panel on the alarming rise of antisemitism on college and university campuses, particularly following the events of October 7, 2023. In collaboration with U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), the lawmakers requested the USCCR issue recommendations to Congress and the Administration in this … Continue Reading
January 18, 2025
Congressman Auchincloss’ Statement on Brayton Point
Somerset, MA — Yesterday, Prysmian Group announced it will end the development of its proposed $300 million cable manufacturing plant at Brayton Point. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) issued the following statement: “Prysmian's decision to walk away from its planned submarine cables factory at Brayton Point is disappointing and discouraging. The factory, on the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, would have created hundreds of good jobs producing the submarine cables that … Continue Reading
January 17, 2025
Congressman Auchincloss Appointed to Energy & Commerce
Washington, DC — Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress. The Committee is at the forefront of health care, technology, and energy policy. Rep. Auchincloss will serve on the Health, Energy, and Environment subcommittees. In particular, the committee has responsibility for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental quality, … Continue Reading
January 15, 2025
Auchincloss Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Support Transit And Reduce Traffic Through Employee Transit Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) are announcing the re-introduction of the Supporting Transit Commutes Act (STCA) to encourage employers to subsidize transit for their employees. Public transit ridership is down significantly post-Covid, and traffic is getting worse. The STCA boosts transit ridership by incentivizing companies to offer commuter benefits for employees. Providing transit benefits lowers transit costs for … Continue Reading
December 31, 2024
Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss’ Fourth Year in Congress
This year, the House GOP pursued a series of wedge issues, torpedoing bipartisan policies in subservience to Donald Trump. Congressman Jake Auchincloss remained focused on working left, right, and center to deliver local wins and bipartisan solutions for the Fourth District of Massachusetts. Congressman Auchincloss’ Legislative Victories and Representing Values As a “heavy hitter on national security issues,” Auchincloss remained a forceful voice against China, Iran, and Russia’s global … Continue Reading
December 20, 2024
Reps. Auchincloss, Moolenaar Lead Letter Calling on Secretary Blinken to Support Internet Freedom in Censored Nations
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), led a bipartisan letter calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Biden administration to sponsor a federal prize competition to support satellite technology that offers internet accessibility for repressed citizens of authoritarian nations or countries at war. In … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
Auchincloss Targets China’s Role in U.S. Fentanyl Crisis with New Bipartisan Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Democratic Chair of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Fentanyl Policy Working Group introduced bipartisan legislation alongside his colleagues that holds the CCP responsible for its role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Spearheaded by Working Group Co-Chairs Reps. Auchincloss and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and joined by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Auchincloss, Warren, Harshbarger, Hawley, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Drug Costs, Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), introduced the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill will prohibit joint ownership of PBMs and pharmacies, a gross conflict of interest that enables these companies to enrich themselves at the expense of patients and independent pharmacies. Over the past decade, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the … Continue Reading
November 25, 2024
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss, Healey-Driscoll Administration, MBTA, and Newton Mayor Fuller Celebrate Commitment to Rebuild Newtonville Station
Newton, MA - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, MBTA, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, and state and local leaders celebrated a commitment to rebuild Newtonville Station. The station is to become the first fully ADA-accessible commuter rail station in Newton. "This upgrade helps commuters, supports affordable housing, and advances the goal of regional rail,” said Representative Jake Auchincloss (MA-04). “The $7 million in Community Project Funding my … Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
U.S. Reps. Auchincloss, Boyle, and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of prevention, early detection, and research to curb lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In the United States Senate, the resolution is led by … Continue Reading
November 21, 2024
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss Announces Launch of Pro-Housing “YIMBY” Caucus to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss Announces Launch of Pro-Housing “YIMBY” Caucus to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Scott Peters (CA-50), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the launch of the pro-housing “Yes In My Back Yard” (YIMBY) Caucus to promote the development of housing nationwide. The YIMBY movement focuses … Continue Reading
November 11, 2024
Congressman Jake Auchincloss Addresses Veterans in Foxborough and Swansea for Veterans Day
Newton, MA - U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) honored Bay State veterans in Foxborough and Swansea for Veterans Day. Rep. Auchincloss began the day at the Foxborough Veterans Day Ceremony at Foxborough High School. He then took part in the Swansea Veterans Day Ceremony on the Veterans Memorial Green. At both events, Rep. Auchincloss honored the sacrifice of his fellow veterans and their devotion to the Constitution. “Today, we are grateful to our veterans, not just for their … Continue Reading
November 08, 2024
Rep. Jake Auchincloss and Jewish Congressional Colleagues Condemn Antisemitic Pogrom in Amsterdam
Washington, D.C.— The following statement is signed by Representatives Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), David Kustoff (TN-08), Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (FL-25). On the eve of the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, we are outraged to witness a … Continue Reading
October 24, 2024
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss, MA Lawmakers Urge DOJ, ATF To Crack Down on Interstate Gun Trafficking As Gun Violence Surges
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08), Bill Keating (D-MA-09), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) sent a letter to the Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requesting that ATF ramp up its work to mitigate the influx of illegal firearms from other states into Massachusetts. The majority … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
Representatives Auchincloss, Doggett Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Strengthen Russian Oil Sanctions and Question Exception Approval
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) led a bipartisan effort calling on the Biden Administration to pursue more vigorous Russian oil sanctions and questioning an exception granted to a U.S.-based company, Schlumberger (SLB), operating in Russia. Since Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, SLB has exported nearly $18 billion of equipment to Russia. The bipartisan group of lawmakers is questioning U.S. Secretary of the … Continue Reading