Press Releases
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
December 06, 2023
Auchincloss Leads National Port Advisory Committee Letter
Waterfront Employers Back Bipartisan Call for National Port Advisory Committee at Federal Maritime Commission Representatives seek to give public port authorities, marine terminal operators, and maritime labor a stronger voice on maritime issues Washington, DC - The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) today backed a bipartisan letter sent by Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-4) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) to Federal Maritime Commissioner Daniel Maffei calling on the Federal … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “I Cannot Support A Short-Term Spending Measure That Fails To Defend Democracy.”
Washington, D.C. - The below statement regarding the Continuing Resolution can be attributed to Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04):“When House Republicans took us to the brink in September, I vowed it would be the last time I’d vote to bail out their dysfunction without a clear, credible, and concrete plan for supporting Ukraine. Today, I am keeping my word.“Since we last voted on a continuing resolution, the world has only become more dangerous for democracies. Congress must demonstrate … Continue Reading
November 07, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Colleagues on China Select Committee in Urging Leader McConnell to End Senator Tuberville’s Blockade of Military Nominations
“The U.S. stands at a critical juncture in its strategic competition against the People’s Republic of China. Our servicemembers should not be used as bargaining chips for domestic political fights.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to Senator Tuberville’s ongoing blockade of military nominations, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led his Democratic colleagues on the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in sending a … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “I Am Voting No On The Israel Supplemental Stunt”
Washington, D.C. - The below statement regarding today's vote on the GOP Israel package can be attributed to Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D,MA-04): “I strongly support Israel. I am voting 'No' on the Israel supplemental stunt, because it plays politics with Israel’s security with no prospect of actually providing funding to Israel. “Speaker Johnson has made the craven, cynical decision to politicize support for Israel at its moment of crisis by tying its security assistance to IRS cuts, … Continue Reading
October 19, 2023
VIDEO: Auchincloss: “The Jewish People Are Defending Their Right To A Secure Homeland”
Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of President Biden’s address to the nation this evening, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) released the below video message: WATCH: https://x.com/RepAuchincloss/status/1715089501339459945?s=20 Key Points: "Tonight, President Biden will ask Congress to defend democracy. I strongly support his objectives: to arm Ukraine against Russia; to strengthen our Indo-Pacific allies against China; and to defend Israel against terrorists.Events around the … Continue Reading
October 07, 2023
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “Israel and its Defense Forces have My Full Support as they Fight to Protect the Jewish State”
Washington, D.C. - The below statement can be attributed to Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04): “This morning, on the last day of one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar and almost 50 years to the day after Egypt and Syria’s surprise attack on Israel, Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists attacked Israel from Gaza by land, air, and sea without provocation. Israeli casualties are in the hundreds. “I fully support Israel’s right to respond and its obligation to its own … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: Democrats Kept the Government Open, Now Give Us a Vote On Ukraine
Washington, D.C. - The below statement regarding government funding can be attributed to Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04): “Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy played political games with American livelihoods and Ukrainian lives. He caved to MAGA extremists and handed Putin a propaganda victory by excising funding for Ukraine from the continuing resolution to fund the government.” “Kevin McCarthy sided with the Kremlin over Ukraine. Without Democrats stepping up to help him, his conference … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Calls for Medicare to Continue Drug Price Negotiation Program During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the approaching government shutdown, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and 40 other Members of the House sent a letter to the Honorable Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, to encourage the continuation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. In the letter the members stated, “We understand the Biden Administration is doing everything in its power to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access the services they … Continue Reading
August 24, 2023
RELEASE: NAWE Applauds Auchincloss Letter Urging the FMC Follow Congressional Intent Outlined in Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
RELEASE: NAWE Applauds Auchincloss Letter Urging the FMC Follow Congressional Intent Outlined in Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 WASHINGTON, DC. - The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) today applauded Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Brian Babin (R-TX-36), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee, for urging Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, to follow … Continue Reading
August 23, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Ireland and the United Kingdom
RELEASE: Auchincloss Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Ireland and the United Kingdom WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Wednesday is leading a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to Ireland and the United Kingdom. The lawmakers will meet with officials in London and Dublin to discuss securing peace in Northern Ireland, the war in Ukraine, strategic implications of … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss ‘No’ On NDAA
“Congress can’t ask Ukraine to do more with less while the Pentagon does less with more.” WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) will vote 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. Auchincloss discussed his decision this … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023
RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Letter to Renew GSP Trade Program to “facilitate supply chain shifts out of China"
“GSP supports a strong middle class. Renewal of the GSP program would facilitate supply chain shifts out of China, spur investments in partner and allied countries, and strengthen American businesses.” On July 12, 66 Members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) supporting efforts to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) as a way to “help facilitate supply chain shifts out of China.” … Continue Reading