Press Releases
VIDEO: Auchincloss: “We Need the Senate to Step Up and Make Roe the Law of the Land”
VIDEO: Auchincloss: “We Need the Senate to Step Up and Make Roe the Law of the Land” WASHINGTON, D.C.— This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA04) released a video statement after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe. WATCH: Auchincloss on SCOTUS Decision Transcript: “For the first time in my life, the Supreme Court has rolled back a fundamental individual right. And a majority of Americans are angry. We’re angry because we know that women should control decisions … Continue Reading
June 21, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Financial Services Bill Passes House
RELEASE: Auchincloss Financial Services Bill Passes House “Consumers should have access to affordable banking services” Washington, DC —Congressman Auchincloss’ Promoting New and Diverse Depository Institutions Act (H.R. 4590), has passed the House of Representatives as part of the Financial Services Committee’s Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Economic Justice Act. Auchincloss’ bill directs banking regulators to work together to address the challenges that new depository institutions face … Continue Reading
May 10, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Earns 100% Rating on End Citizens United/Let America Vote Scorecard
RELEASE: Auchincloss Earns 100% Rating on End Citizens United/Let America Vote Scorecard Scorecard includes key votes to protect democracy and defend voting rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) received top marks on a new legislative scorecard released by End Citizens United/Let America Vote. You can view his scorecard here. This scorecard tracked key votes related to ending big money in politics, protecting elections from foreign interference, and … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
STATEMENT: Compromise on COVID Bill that Cuts Global Vaccination Funding is Unacceptable
STATEMENT: Compromise on COVID Bill that Cuts Global Vaccination Funding is Unacceptable Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led fellow Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, IL-08), Congressman Tom Malinowski (D, NJ-07), and Congressman Mark Pocan (D, WI-02) in the following statement after reports indicate that the Senate may cut $5 billion in global coronavirus … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: “Now Is The Time To Hit And Hit Hard”
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: “Now Is The Time To Hit And Hit Hard” Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), a Major in the Marine Reserves and former cybersecurity manager, joined MSNBC’s “Way Too Early” to discuss the latest in Ukraine following yesterday’s classified congressional briefing. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc_FfOHQBFM KEY EXCERPTS: On the Latest in Ukraine: Now is the time to hit and to hit hard. Yachts for Ukraine is a … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “Tonight, I Voted with My District”
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “Tonight, I Voted with My District” Washington, D.C. - Please see the below statement from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04). LINK: https://twitter.com/RepAuchincloss/status/1508940519384223745?s=20&t=nNmiaguojuzoewDZpkhMTQ “Tonight, I voted with my district. While I strongly support funding the Coast Guard, a hidden provision in this bill would grind offshore wind production to a halt, costing thousands of local jobs and impeding our ability to … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Secures $16.2 Million for Fourth District in Government Funding Bill
RELEASE: Auchincloss Secures $16.2 Million for Fourth District in Government Funding Bill “Too much of politics is about performance and pitting people against each other. Today is about policy and partnerships.” Washington, DC — The House and Senate have passed the annual appropriations package in a “omnibus” that included key wins for the Fourth District. Today, Congressman Auchincloss announced that the bill includes funding for all of his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. The … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
STATEMENT: Auchincloss on Removing COVID Funding from the Omnibus
STATEMENT: Auchincloss on Removing COVID Funding from the Omnibus Washington, D.C. - Please see the below statement from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D,MA-04). “As co-chair of the Global Vaccination Caucus, it is gravely disappointing that the House is stripping $15B in COVID funding from the budget. The funds would be used to prepare for and prevent future variants and to help other countries vaccinate their populations. What should be a slam dunk for Democrats as the party of science … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “Putin Has Caused This Pain”
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “Putin Has Caused This Pain” Washington, D.C. - Please see the below statement from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D,MA-04). LINK: https://twitter.com/RepAuchincloss/status/1501633439165988865?s=20&t=cJ0_R-nb_nfu2L_IqsdXgg “President Biden’s executive order is welcome but insufficient. Here are 10 actions to deepen President Putin’s pain and support Ukraine, while using diplomatic and legal channels to contain the conflict. Vladimir Putin has caused this … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
VIDEO: Auchincloss On Ukraine: “We Need To Go Further”
VIDEO: Auchincloss On Ukraine: “We Need To Go Further” Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) joined “Way Too Early” on MSNBC to discuss the latest in Ukraine, supporting our NATO allies including Poland, and the rise of refugees fleeing Eastern Europe. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmXnfJg8Yn4 KEY EXCERPTS: On Newly Announced Sanctions: “Yes I support it, and indeed I think it should go further. We need to coordinate a global … Continue Reading
February 28, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Invites Rep. Tommy Vitolo As Virtual Guest for the State of the Union Address
RELEASE: Auchincloss Invites Rep. Tommy Vitolo As Virtual Guest for the State of the Union Address Auchincloss and Vitolo will highlight how federal, state, and local governments have been working together to deliver results with the Biden Agenda Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) announced that Massachusetts State Representative Tommy Vitolo (D, 15th Norfolk District) will be his virtual guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress … Continue Reading
February 23, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit
Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit “The Department can support transit innovations, including on-demand transit, that will better connect our constituents to jobs, goods, and services while advancing policy goals shared by Congress and the Administration” WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led 14 other members of Congress in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senior Advisor to the President And … Continue Reading
February 10, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Marks Gun Violence Survivors Week and Parkland Anniversary with Two New Gun Safety Bills
RELEASE: Auchincloss Marks Gun Violence Survivors Week and Parkland Anniversary with Two New Gun Safety Bills Washington, DC — Following Gun Violence Survivors Week and ahead of the anniversary of the Parkland shooting, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, (D, MA-04), became an original co-sponsor of two gun safety measures introduced in the House. The first, introduced by Congressman Andy Levin (D, MI-09), is the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act, which will reduce the number … Continue Reading
February 07, 2022
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “We Cannot Fail Ourselves Or Our Allies”
STATEMENT: Auchincloss: “We Cannot Fail Ourselves Or Our Allies” Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, (D, MA-04), a Marine veteran of the war in Afghanistan and current major in the reserves, released the following statement ahead of President Biden’s meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: “Members of Congress have a responsibility to protect democracy at home and abroad - and to hold the president to account for that imperative. It is clear that the Biden … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
VIDEO: Auchincloss Amendments Included in Passage of America COMPETES Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022, a generational investment in our economy, and our young and growing workforce. This legislation will build resilient supply chains, drive worker productivity by investing in research and development, and reinforce US global leadership in science and technology. Rep. Auchincloss introduced four amendments to the America COMPETES Act, all of which were included in the final passage of the … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022
RELEASE: Auchincloss Introduces “No Bank Accounts for Terrorists”
RELEASE: Auchincloss Introduces “No Bank Accounts for Terrorists” “In order to pursue humanitarian and economic programs with confidence that the monies will not be funneled towards narco-terror activities, the United States must inhibit illicit financing by the Taliban.” Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, (D, MA-04), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a Marine veteran of the war in Afghanistan, introduced the “No Bank Accounts for Terrorists” … Continue Reading
January 18, 2022
RELEASE: Treasury Department Amends Rule in Response to Auchincloss Letter
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Following a letter to Secretary Janet Yellen from the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation led by Congressman Jake Auchincloss and Senator Ed Markey, the Treasury Department announced plans to reconsider the way the agency is calculating pandemic-related revenue losses. Due to the unique way that Massachusetts funds public education, many Massachusetts cities and towns have reported that they are unable to claim general revenue loss, which is reimbursable under the … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
RELEASE: Auchincloss, Markey Lead MA Delegation in Letter to Treasury Department
Auchincloss, Markey Lead MA Delegation in Letter to Treasury Department Letter urges Treasury Department to reconsider revenue loss to ensure MA cities and towns can build back better WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), along with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), led the Massachusetts congressional delegation in a letter to Secretary Janet Yellen urging the Treasury Department to reconsider the way the agency is calculating pandemic-related revenue losses so … Continue Reading
December 16, 2021
Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ First Year in Office
Memorandum RE: Jake Auchincloss’ First Year in Office To: Interested Parties From: Matt Corridoni Date: December 16, 2021 Congressman Auchincloss assumed office at a critical moment in our nation’s history. His first three weeks in Congress saw an insurrection, impeachment, and an inauguration. Throughout it all, Congressman Auchincloss was a cool head in a time of crisis and has proven how he is the right person at the right time to take on the historic tenure of representing … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
RELEASE: Auchincloss Leads Democrats in Letter to Stop Vaccine Disinformation Profits
Auchincloss Leads Democrats in Letter to Stop Vaccine Disinformation Profits Letter urges PayPal to ban users who disseminate vaccine disinformation WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led other Democratic members in a letter to PayPal urging the corporation to ban the use of its online payment system on websites that perpetuate COVID-19 vaccine and treatment disinformation. Specifically, the letter calls on PayPal to deactivate the accounts of the … Continue Reading