Press Releases
RELEASE: Auchincloss Celebrates District Wins in American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), voted for passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes wins for the fourth district that Auchincloss called for in a letter to House and Senate leadership earlier this month. Passage of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will crush the virus, return children safely to the classroom, put dollars into families’ pockets, and get people back to work. “We are in a race between vaccinations and variants. It was … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
Auchincloss: Get Elementary Students Back to School in April - and Everyone Back to School Soon After
Please see below statement from Congressman Auchincloss in response to the report that Governor Charlie Baker and top education officials have unveiled a proposal calling for full-time in-person learning to begin in April for elementary schools: "I'm in support. Getting elementary students back to school in April - and everyone back to school soon after - is a matter of education, of the economy, and of equity. To make it happen, we must drop the 6-feet requirement, and we must … Continue Reading
February 19, 2021
Auchincloss Visits Cold Chain Technologies
Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA, 04) visited Cold Chain Technologies at its headquarters in Franklin with Representative Jeff Roy to gain insight into the company’s nearly year-long expansion of capacity and production to support the effort to develop and distribute vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Since taking office, Auchincloss’ key legislative priorities include boosting vaccine supply and ensuring rapid distribution of vaccines in an effort to stay ahead of COVID-19 … Continue Reading
February 14, 2021
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: “We Should Pursue the 14th Amendment”
Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) joined MSNBC to offer his reaction to the impeachment verdict; discuss what’s next - including voicing his support for pursuing the 14th Amendment; and to discuss the future of the country and how Democrats plan to crush COVID-19 and rebuild the economy. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGfGWiV7fI KEY EXCERPTS: On GOP Cowardice: “Over the last four years, counting on political courage … Continue Reading
February 09, 2021
Auchincloss Sends Letter to Leadership on District Needs Ahead of American Rescue Plan Mark-Up
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), sent a letter to House and Senate leadership ahead of the Committee mark-ups of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan outlining his requests for district specific relief. In the letter, Congressman Auchincloss calls for funding for a national vaccine program to help supply meet demand and get as many Americans vaccinated as soon as possible; clear federal guidance, technical assistance, and funding to scale up testing and … Continue Reading
January 29, 2021
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: The GOP Knew What It Was Getting Well Before Marjorie Taylor Greene
Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), joined CNN’s “New Day” to discuss his call for Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign, his opposition to permanent fencing around the Capitol, and the prospect of bipartisan COVID relief. WATCH: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rIj1rwmXyU Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCaNAf59grQ KEY EXCERPTS: On Calls For Marjorie Taylor Greene To Resign: "If you don't … Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
Auchincloss Calls on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Auchincloss: "Words have consequences. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene should resign. If she doesn't, Congress needs to expel her. If you don't understand that calling for the murder of political rivals is a threat to democracy, you shouldn't be allowed to represent … Continue Reading
January 21, 2021
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss on Austin Waiver: “Joe Biden is not Donald Trump”
Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), a Major in the Marine reserves, joined Kasie Hunt on MSNBC’s “Way Too Early” to announce his decision to support the waiver that would allow Lloyd Austin to serve as the next Secretary of Defense. Auchincloss discussed trusting President Biden in these unprecedented times and the future of defense in the United States. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6vGgbqa3qE KEY EXCERPTS: On … Continue Reading
January 21, 2021
RELEASE: Auchincloss On Austin Waiver
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), a Major in the Marine reserves, announced his decision to support the waiver that would allow Lloyd Austin to serve as the next Secretary of Defense. The below quote can be attributed to the Congressman: “I will be supporting the waiver this afternoon that will allow Lloyd Austin to serve as President Biden’s Secretary of Defense. I came to this decision after much deliberation, as both a Member of Congress charged with … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
VIDEO: Auchincloss: “With This Vote, We Strike A Blow For Moral Leadership”
Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the historic vote in the House, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) made his first floor speech calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Congressman Auchincloss is an original co-sponsor of the article of impeachment being offered today. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fAUhGZhsZg Remarks As Delivered: “Madam Chair, a mob desecrated our Capitol, killed a police officer and attempted to overthrow our government on the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2021
STATEMENT: Auchincloss on Certification of Electoral College
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) released the following statement on his plans to vote for certification of the Electoral College and the future of our country: “Today I am voting to certify the results of the Electoral College in what should be a symbolic process that showcases our nation's commitment to democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. It is disgraceful that with COVID raging and American lives and livelihoods on the line, a subset of … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Auchincloss Appointed to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Washington, DC - Tonight, the House Democratic Steering Committee and Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the nomination of Congressman-Elect Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) for an appointment to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 117th Congress. "Transportation and infrastructure is at the intersection of jobs, climate change, and racial justice,” said Auchincloss. “I look forward to continuing the work I’ve done on the city council and in the private sector to build the … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Auchincloss Sworn Into 117th Congress
Washington, D.C. — Today, Jake Auchincloss was sworn into the 117th Congress to represent the 4th District of Massachusetts. The following quote can be attributed to Congressman Auchincloss: “It is the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of the Massachusetts 4th. During this Congress we have a tremendous responsibility to end the COVID-19 pandemic and begin rebuilding an economy that works for everyone: working families, women, communities of color, and small businesses. We … Continue Reading