Press Releases
Auchincloss Leads Members of Massachusetts Delegation in Letter to Secretary Yellen
Auchincloss Leads Members of Massachusetts Delegation in Letter to Secretary Yellen Letter urges the Department of the Treasury to allow maximum flexibility for the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund to support sectors like child care and workforce training. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) led other members of the Massachusetts Delegation—Congressman William R. Keating (D, MA-09), Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D, MA-08), and … Continue Reading
April 28, 2021
Statement on President Biden's Joint Address to Congress
Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), issued the following statement in response to President Biden's joint address to Congress: “President Biden has already ushered in transformative change in his first 100 days. Thanks to his leadership, we’ve gotten shots into arms, we’ve returned our kids to school, and Americans are getting back to work. In doing so, he’s also fulfilled his promise of unity: Democrats and Republicans alike that I talk to back home are … Continue Reading
April 27, 2021
Auchincloss Announces Virtual Guest for Biden’s Joint Address to Congress
Auchincloss Invites Dr. Jeffrey Marsden, Medfield School District Superintendent as Virtual Guest to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress 100 Days into Administration Newton, MA — Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is announcing Medfield Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Marsden as his virtual guest to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress on Wednesday. Dr. Marsden and Congressman Auchincloss will chat together in a Facebook Live at 5:30 PM ET Wednesday evening ahead of President … Continue Reading
April 22, 2021
Auchincloss, Steil Introduce Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act
Auchincloss, Steil Introduce Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Financial Services Committee members Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) and Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced H.R. 2710, the Banking Transparency for Sanctioned Persons Act. H.R. 2710 requires the U.S. Treasury Department to regularly report to Congress any sanctions waivers provided to allow transactions between financial institutions and targeted individuals. "Congress cannot continue to abdicate its … Continue Reading
April 21, 2021
Auchincloss Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Chairs DeFazio and Carbajal Announce Rep. Auchincloss Will Serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Washington, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
To Mark 100th Day of Congress, Auchincloss Introduces First Bill, for Consumer Protection Against Debt Collectors
RELEASE: To Mark 100th Day of Congress, Auchincloss Introduces First Bill, for Consumer Protection Against Debt Collectors “We can’t rebuild an economy that works for everyone without protecting consumers.” Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) marked 100 days in Congress by introducing his first piece of legislation, The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Debt Collection Clarification Act. When passed into law, this legislation will serve as an important … Continue Reading
April 08, 2021
Auchincloss Tours Medfield High School COVID-19 Testing Operation with Ginkgo Bioworks Staff
RELEASE: Auchincloss Tours Medfield High School COVID-19 Testing Operation with Ginkgo Bioworks Staff Medfield, MA — Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Ginkgo Bioworks staff toured the Medfield High School COVID-19 testing operation. Auchincloss visited the school as part of his American Rescue Plan tour, highlighting the success of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the economic recovery taking place. Each stop in the district has focused on at least one of the three … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Auchincloss Tours COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center at Tripadvisor's Global Headquarters
Auchincloss Tours COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center at Tripadvisor's Global Headquarters Needham, MA - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss; Errol Norwitz, MD, President, Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Ellen Moloney, Chief Operating Officer, Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Jonathan Snider, MD, Associate Chair of Family Medicine Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Seth Kalvert, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Tripadvisor Inc.; State Senator Becca Rausch; State Senator Mike Rush; … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: Vaccines An Opportunity for the United States to Reclaim Moral Leadership
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss: Vaccines An Opportunity for the United States to Reclaim Moral Leadership Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), joined MSNBC to discuss his call for a Marshall Plan for Vaccines. Auchincloss made the case for the United States using vaccine diplomacy as a means of creating jobs at home, reclaiming our moral standing in the world, and jumpstarting a 21st Century foreign policy agenda. WATCH: … Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
Auchincloss, Lee, and Pocan Lead 50 Members Urging Biden to Cut Defense Budget
Auchincloss, Lee, and Pocan Lead 50 Members Urging Biden to Cut Defense Budget WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), a Major in the Marine reserves, and co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, Representatives Mark Pocan (D, WI-02) and Barbara Lee (D, CA-13), led a letter of 50 colleagues to President Biden urging him to decrease the Pentagon’s budget in his forthcoming proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Under Donald Trump, the defense budget … Continue Reading
March 07, 2021
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss on American Rescue Plan, Raising the Wage, and Abolishing the Filibuster
VIDEO: ICYMI: Auchincloss on American Rescue Plan, Raising the Wage, and Abolishing the Filibuster Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04), joined MSNBC to discuss how Democrats are delivering results with the American rescue plan and to advocate for abolishing the Senate filibuster and raising the minimum wage. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ft4Q_O4kss KEY EXCERPTS: On The American Rescue Plan: "This is a good bill. This is … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
RELEASE: Auchincloss Amendments Included in Passage of “For the People” Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the “For the People Act,” which will expand voting rights and empower citizens through sweeping electoral reform. Included in the final passage were two amendments from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04). The first amendment offered by Congressman Auchincloss would expand the requirements for states to receive grants for poll worker recruitment and training to ensure the state includes dedicated poll worker recruitment … Continue Reading
February 27, 2021
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