Press Releases
RELEASE: AUCHINCLOSS INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN PHARMACISTS FIGHT BACK ACT TO CRACK DOWN ON PREDATORY DRUG PRICING
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Diana Harshbarger (R, TN-01) introduced the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to tackle the manipulative practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) - the middlemen of drug pricing. PBMs are directly responsible for driving up drug costs, gouging community pharmacists, and limiting patient choice in federal healthcare plans. This bipartisan legislation is currently the most comprehensive PBM reform ever introduced at the … Continue Reading
June 21, 2024
RELEASE: AUCHINCLOSS APPOINTED CO-CHAIR OF NEW BIPARTISAN FENTANYL POLICY WORKING GROUP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) as the Co-Chairman of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party’s new Fentanyl Policy Working Group. Auchincloss will lead the Fentanyl Policy Working Group alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04). The Policy Working Group (PWG) will be focused on combating the Chinese Communist Party's … Continue Reading
June 04, 2024
STATEMENT: Auchincloss votes no on H.R. 8282 - Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act of 2023
I condemn the ICC’s seeking of arrest warrants for Israeli leadership. Today I voted against H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, an overly broad and inappropriate response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant. As I have previously said, the ICC’s implication of moral equivalence between Israel and Hamas bankrupts the credibility of any other finding in its investigation. Israel is … Continue Reading
April 11, 2024
RELEASE: REP. AUCHINCLOSS ANNOUNCES GUEST FOR JOINT MEETING OF CONGRESS WITH PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, KISHIDA FUMIO
Washington, DC - Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is announcing Newton’s Sachiko Isihara as his guest for the Joint Meeting of Congress with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Sachiko serves as the Executive Director of the Suzuki School of Newton, a community arts non-profit organization with two main components: a Suzuki music program, and a full-day integrated arts preschool modeled on the Suzuki philosophy of education. Sachiko leads a team of twenty Suzuki teachers at the Suzuki School … Continue Reading
March 27, 2024
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “The prospect of UnitedHealth Group purchasing Stewardship Health is alarming.”
Newton, MA - In the response to the news that Steward Health Care has a deal to sell doctor network to UnitedHealth, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) released the following statement: “Steward's physician-led practices provide critical medical care to Greater Fall River & Greater Taunton and should continue to operate. But the prospect of UnitedHealth Group purchasing Stewardship Health is alarming. UnitedHealth, a Fortune 5 leviathan already under federal antitrust investigation, … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
RELEASE: Auchincloss Secures District Wins in Passage of Federal Minibus
“Minibus” Funding Bill Includes Auchincloss Community Project Funding Requests Washington, DC — Last weekend, Congress passed a partial government funding bill that was signed by President Biden and includes key wins for the Fourth District. The bill provides funding for 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests sponsored by Congressman Auchincloss. “Clean drinking water & better bridges have been my priority for three funding cycles,” said Auchincloss. “These projects take time - … Continue Reading
March 05, 2024
Auchincloss Announces Guest For President Biden’s State Of The Union Address And Social Media Legislation
Newton, MA - Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is announcing Brookline's Myrieme Nadri-Churchill (M.Ed) as his guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7th. Myrieme serves as Executive Director of Parents for Peace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering families, friends, and communities to prevent radicalization, violence, and extremism using a public health approach. Parents for Peace began as a support group for other families who had lost … Continue Reading
March 01, 2024
RELEASE: Auchincloss Appointed Chair of Dads Caucus Working Group on Technology, Media and Family
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Founder and Chair of the Congressional Dads Caucus, announced that U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) will chair the new Technology, Media and the Family Working Group. The working group will convene subject matter experts to educate members on issues related to modern technology and media and their impact on families, particularly surrounding children’s mental health and online safety. "Parents shouldn’t have to wrestle with … Continue Reading
February 08, 2024
RELEASE: Congressman Auchincloss has received an "A" rating from End Citizens United and Let America Vote in Their Legislative Scorecard for 118th Congress
Washington, DC - End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund (ECU // LAV), a leading anti-corruption and voting rights group with over 4 million members nationwide, released its legislative scorecard for the 118th Congress. The scorecard grades members of Congress on their support for important anti-corruption and voting rights measures that Congress has introduced and considered over the past year. Congressman Auchincloss has received an “A” rating. The full list of House members … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “House Republicans Have Turned One Of Our Closest Allies Into A Political Weapon”
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “House Republicans Have Turned One Of Our Closest Allies Into A Political Weapon” Washington, D.C. - The below statement regarding the vote on H.R.7217 can be attributed to Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04): “It is shameful how House Republicans have turned one of our closest allies into a political weapon. Congress needs to support our allies, all of them. “Now that this stunt has played out, I encourage the Speaker to bring to the floor legislation … Continue Reading
January 30, 2024
RELEASE: VIDEO: Auchincloss Lambasts Mike Pompeo in China Hearing
RELEASE: VIDEO: Auchincloss Lambasts Mike Pompeo in China Hearing Washington DC, - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) lambasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a meeting of the Select Committee on China. Auchincloss criticized Pompeo for describing January 6th as a “peaceful transition of power.” Pompeo then failed to confirm to Auchincloss that he believed President Biden was elected in a “free and fair” election. In another exchange, Auchincloss pushed back … Continue Reading
January 26, 2024
RELEASE: Auchincloss Joins Bipartisan Group of Select Committee Members in Introducing House and Senate Bills to Ban Foreign Adversary Biotech Companies, Including BGI Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) joined Chairman Mike Gallagher (R, WI-08) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, IL-08) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in introducing the BIOSECURE Act, a bill to ensure foreign adversary biotech companies of U.S. national security concern do not gain access to U.S. taxpayer dollars. Co-leads in the House include Select Committee members Reps. … Continue Reading
January 25, 2024
RELEASE: Congressmen Auchincloss and Cohen and Senator Markey Reintroduce Complete Streets Act
NEWTON, MA - Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-4), Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, today reintroduced an improved version of their Complete Streets Act, which would make roads safer and more accessible by ensuring states direct a portion of their federal highway funding towards the creation of a Complete Streets Program. A “complete street” provides safe and accessible transportation options for children, seniors, and people with disabilities by … Continue Reading
January 12, 2024
RELEASE: Auchincloss Calls for Including Affordable Housing Policy in Forthcoming Tax Package
RELEASE: Auchincloss Calls for Including Affordable Housing Policy in Forthcoming Tax Package “The lack of affordable housing is the single biggest challenge facing my home state of Massachusetts.” WASHINGTON, D.C.— Ahead of the reported bicameral, bipartisan tax deal being reached, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D, OR) and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R, MO-08), urging them to include the … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
RELEASE: Auchincloss to Boston City Council: Accept Counter-Terrorism Funds
RELEASE: Auchincloss to Boston City Council: Accept Counter-Terrorism Funds “The Israel-Hamas War has heightened our region’s need for counter-terrorism security measures” WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, in response to the Boston City Council recently voting against accepting counter-terrorism funds, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) sent a letter to Council President Ruthzee Louijeune urging the council to approve the funding when Mayor Michelle Wu re-submits the request. In the … Continue Reading
December 28, 2023
Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ Third Year in Congress
Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ Third Year in Congress To: Interested Parties From: Matt Corridoni Date: December 28, 2023 This year has proved to be turbulent with Republicans taking over the majority and their constant infighting derailing even basic governance. Despite the political theater and GOP-manufactured dysfunction, Congressman Auchincloss was able to achieve results: working to take on special interests to lower healthcare costs; working with the Biden administration to … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Votes ‘No’ on NDAA and Calls to Support Democracy Abroad
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Auchincloss served in the marines; is a member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party; and is a member of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus. A statement from the congressman can be found below:“I support a strong U.S. military, especially in this more dangerous world for … Continue Reading
December 12, 2023
RELEASE: House Passes Auchincloss-Led Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Medicaid Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed a bill co-led by Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act, to lower prescription drug prices for Medicaid patients, as part of the broader Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. The bipartisan legislation takes important steps to rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) - the middlemen of drug pricing - by prohibiting the use of spread pricing in Medicaid programs. The package will now be sent to … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Letter to Protect Vehicle Owners and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recent letter about compliance with Massachusetts’ right to repair law, Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), and Jared Golden (D, ME-2) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman to ensure that the proposal will not adversely impact consumers. In the letter, the members requested, “a briefing … Continue Reading
December 06, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss and Moulton Joint Statement on Harvard President’s Comments at House Hearing on Campus Antisemitism
RELEASE: Auchincloss and Moulton Joint Statement on Harvard President’s Comments at House Hearing on Campus Antisemitism Washington, DC - Congressmen Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Seth Moulton (D, MA-06) issued the following joint statement in reaction to a House hearing yesterday in which the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania were questioned about rising antisemitism on college campuses: “Harvard ranks last out of 248 universities for support of free speech. … Continue Reading