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Sunday, April 13, 2025

An Invite From Your Congressman - Virtual Update and Q&A on Tuesday, April 15


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Hi neighbor,

On Tuesday, April 15, I'll be hosting a Virtual Update and Q&A to discuss President Trump's chaotic trade policies. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on how President Trump's tariffs will impact Bay Staters. 

Tariffs Edition: Congressional Update and Q&A with 

Congressman Jake Auchincloss  and Special Guest Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets 

at the Progressive Policy Institute 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm

 RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

*By registering for this event, you grant our office permission to send you future communications and updates.

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110






Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Auchincloss scheduled for Sunday,March 30 in Attleboro



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Hi neighbor,

On Sunday, March 30, I'll be hosting a Congressional Update and Q&A in Attleboro This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities. 

Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Sunday, March 30
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Attleboro, MA

Doors will open at 1:00pm 

Location provided upon RSVP HERE

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110







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Friday, March 21, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss invites you for a Virtual Update and Q&A - March 24



Congressman Auchincloss invites you for a Virtual Update and Q&A - March 24

Hi neighbor,

On Monday, March 24, I'll be hosting a Virtual Update and Q&A. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities.

Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Virtual Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Monday, March 24, 2025
7:15pm – 8:15pm

RSVP for the Zoom link HERE

*By registering for this event, you grant our office permission to send you future communications and updates.

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110







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Saturday, March 15, 2025

An Invitation from your Congressman Jake Auchincloss



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Hi neighbor,

On Tuesday, March 18, I'll be hosting a Telephone Town Hall. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities.

Details about the Telephone Town Hall are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Telephone Town Hall with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

5:00-6:00pm

Call to join: 866-756-5916

 

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110






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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

NYTimes.com: A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently (Listen, Read)

From The New York Times:
NYTimes.com: A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently (Listen, Read)
A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently (Listen, Read)
A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently

Representative Jake Auchincloss discusses how the Democratic Party can offer meaningful alternatives to voters.
Continue to read the article via this "gift" link ->    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-jake-auchincloss.html?smid=em-share

You can read the article using the Franklin Library subscription to the NY Times. Follow these steps to do that ->

The article is an edited transcript of an hour long conversation by Ezra Klien and Congressman Jake Auchincloss. You can listen to the podcast episode here ->


Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss extends invitation for an Update and Q&A on Feb 8 in Franklin

Congressman Auchincloss extends invitation for an Update and Q&A on Feb 8 in Franklin

Hi neighbor,

On Saturday, February 8, I'll be hosting a congressional update and Q&A in Franklin. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions, hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.

Details about the visit are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Saturday, February 8, 2025
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Franklin, MA

Doors will open 15 minutes before the event.

Location provided upon RSVP HERE

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110





Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss schedules a congressional update and Q&A at Franklin High School Feb 8

Via Congressman Auchincloss 

"Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) is hosting a congressional update and Q&A in Franklin, MA. This is an opportunity for constituents to raise questions, hear updates on what Congressman Auchincloss is doing to represent the district's values and advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 12:00 pm.

If you have questions, please call Congressman Auchincloss’ Newton office at (617) 332-3333 or the Attleboro office at (508) 431-1110.

When: Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM (to 1:15 PM)
Where: Franklin High School Auditorium

The event is free. Registration via Eventbrite -> 

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss’ Statement on Brayton Point

Yesterday (1/17/25), Prysmian Group announced it will end the development of its proposed $300 million cable manufacturing plant at Brayton Point. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) issued the following statement:

"Prysmian's decision to walk away from its planned submarine cables factory at Brayton Point is disappointing and discouraging. The factory, on the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, would have created hundreds of good jobs producing the submarine cables that plug offshore wind turbines into the electrical grid. 


Congressman Auchincloss’ Statement on Brayton Point
Congressman Auchincloss’ Statement on Brayton Point

"Alongside dozens of stakeholders, including state & local officials and union representatives, I have worked hard to make Brayton Point an exemplar of the clean-energy economy. Donald Trump has unraveled that promise of good jobs by threatening a moratorium on offshore wind, generating so much uncertainty that companies pull back investment. Despite this setback, I remain committed to Brayton Point's redevelopment in partnership with the town of Somerset."

Congressman Auchincloss Appointed to Energy & Commerce

Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 119th Congress. The Committee is at the forefront of health care, technology, and energy policy. Rep. Auchincloss will serve on the Health, Energy, and Environment subcommittees. 


In particular, the committee has responsibility for matters including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. 

 

Congressman Auchincloss Appointed to Energy & Commerce
Congressman Auchincloss Appointed to Energy & Commerce
“I am focused on lowering the cost of health care. Energy & Commerce is the prime committee for policy that can reduce co-pays and premiums, empower patients and doctors, and rein in the middlemen of corporate healthcare. I am excited to get working on legislation,” said Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04)

 

A photo from Congressman Auchincloss’ first full-committee meeting can be viewed here -> 

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss’ Fourth Year in Congress

This year, the House GOP pursued a series of wedge issues, torpedoing bipartisan policies in subservience to Donald Trump. Congressman Jake Auchincloss remained focused on working left, right, and center to deliver local wins and bipartisan solutions for the Fourth District of Massachusetts. 

Congressman Auchincloss’ Legislative Victories and Representing Values
  • As a “heavy hitter on national security issues,” Auchincloss remained a forceful voice against China, Iran, and Russia’s global axis of authoritarianism serving on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Served as Democratic co-chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s Fentanyl Policy Working Group, where he led three bipartisan bills to crack down on the Chinese Communist Party’s role in subsidizing fentanyl precursors and analogues by coordinating U.S. government actions and implementing sanctions and fines.
  • As a Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, helped draft and pass the overwhelmingly bipartisan reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, including improvements to air traffic control recruitment and training and his own legislation to help airports reduce congestion at the curb.
  • Continued his leading role as an advocate for Ukraine’s right to defend itself from Russia’s invasion forces, and was a strong proponent for the congressional aid package earlier this year. 
  • Led a letter with 52 House Members urging the Biden administration to pursue more vigorous Russian oil sanctions and questioning an exception granted to a U.S.-based company conducting business in Russia and fueling Vladimir Putin’s war economy. 
  • Delivered cable hit after hit forcefully urging President Biden to remove all remaining restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S.-manufactured weapons in the final months of his presidency. Auchincloss’ Wall Street Journal op-ed implored Biden to enable Ukraine to deploy combined-arms tactics inside enemy territory, just as NATO militaries would. 
  • Drafted and gained 60 bipartisan cosponsors for the “strongest set of reforms introduced in Congress to date” to tackle the prescription drug price-gouging abuses of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) – the middlemen of drug pricing – with the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back (PFB) Act 
  • Confronted the surge in campus antisemitism by holding to account the eight colleges and universities scoring poorly on the ADL’s campus antisemitism report, and by leading a bipartisan letter with over 20 U.S. lawmakers urging the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to investigate these incidents on college campuses and issue a report to Congress with policy recommendations, as it did 20 years ago
  • As an “outspoken advocate for gun violence reduction efforts,” wrote to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage school districts to share federal resources available under the Biden administration on safe firearms storage with parents and guardians.
  • Used his unique perspective as the youngest parent in the Democratic Caucus to take on trillion-dollar social media corporations on behalf of parents for their corrosive effects on youth mental health. He co-led the successful TikTok divestment bill and introduced his own legislation, the Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act, to raise the age of internet adulthood from 13 to 16 in support of replacing the phone-based childhood with the play-based childhood
  • Worked across the aisle to tackle explicit deepfakes on social media – nearly 100% of which is non-consensual, intimate content of women. His legislation, the Intimate Privacy Protection Act, would amend Section 230 to prevent social media companies from evading their responsibility to remove deepfake pornography from their platforms.
  •  Delivering Results at Home 
Since his first term in Congress, Congressman Auchincloss has secured tens of millions of dollars in water, transportation, and social services funding across the Massachusetts Fourth. The funds have fixed bridges, cleaned water, and unlocked land for housing. In the past year, he was able to secure over $7 million in FY24 Community Project Funding grants. 

In the past year, Auchincloss’ office provided assistance to constituents across all 35 cities and towns in MA-04:
  • Nearly $1.494 million in tax refunds returned
  • 1,270+ casework inquiries completed 
  • 160+ people helped with Social Security benefits
  • 400+ constituents helped with immigration issues
  • Nearly 104,598 responses to constituents through emails, letters, and phone calls 
Recognized Leadership

Congressman Auchincloss received the Government Leader Award from the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research in recognition of his commitment to strong intellectual property protection for novel innovation, and health insurance reform that ensures first-dollar coverage for medicines.
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark stated “Jake Auchincloss is a policy leader on lowering patients’ prescription drug costs. In his first term, he helped negotiate and pass the law that empowered Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Now he’s at the forefront of efforts to ensure that health insurers improve patient access and lower out-of-pocket costs.

Shattering Echo Chambers

Congressman Auchincloss continued his aggressive “go everywhere” media strategy this year, using his voice as a “prominent, pragmatic, voice among younger members of the Democratic caucus” to reach diverse audiences. 
  • During his fourth year in office, he made over 275 podcast, local media, and national television appearances. 
  • While he represents some of the bluest zip codes in the country, the largest city in his district, Fall River, flipped red for President Trump for the first time since President Coolidge in 1924. Congressman Auchincloss appeals to both constituencies, as he is one of the Democrats that makes regular rounds on non-traditional media and conservative media outlets like Fox News.
  • As part of this approach, Auchincloss has consistently shattered echo chambers on both the far right and far left: be it flipping the script on the GOP’s pandering to the NRA on conservative media, or pushing back on the far-left’s bad faith attacks on Israel. 
  • This spring, Auchincloss garnered national headlines for calling out the far-left’s double-standard of failing to condemn the surge in antisemitic college protests. 
  • Called a “particularly tough interrogator of PBM executives” at a House Oversight Hearing in July,  Auchincloss continued keeping the price-gouging abuses of PBMs at the forefront of national attention. Despite the GOP’s caving to the health insurance lobby at the end of this year, he will continue to put maximum pressure on PBMs next Congress. 
As we head into another year of Republican leadership and a second Donald Trump presidency,  Congressman Auchincloss will continue to defend democracy at home and abroad; uphold the rule of law and the sanctity of the Constitution; and advance bipartisan legislation to deliver results for Bay Staters.

Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss’ Fourth Year in Congress
Memorandum: Jake Auchincloss’ Fourth Year in Congress

Saturday, November 23, 2024

U.S. Reps. Auchincloss, Boyle, and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of prevention, early detection, and research to curb lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In the United States Senate, the resolution is led by Senator Tina Smith (D-MN).

"Lung-cancer screening saves lives. The difference between early and late detection of a tumor is often a matter of life and death," said Rep. Auchincloss. "Washington needs to do more to advance awareness of screening and to support research and clinical care."


Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

"Lung cancer impacts families and communities across the country. This resolution is an important step in raising awareness, encouraging preventative measures, and supporting groundbreaking research to save lives," said Rep. Boyle. "By coming together, we can ensure more Americans have access to the tools and resources needed to combat this devastating disease."

"Lung cancer is the deadliest and one of the most common forms of cancer," said Rep. Lawler. "We simply must do more to raise awareness and combat this deadly disease. That's why I'm joining Congressman Brendan Boyle in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. One life lost to lung cancer is too many. Together, we can build a future where the devastation of lung cancer is no more."

The resolution highlights the need to increase public awareness campaigns, expand access to screening programs, and invest in life-saving research through federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Friday, November 22, 2024

U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss Announces Launch of Pro-Housing “YIMBY” Caucus to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage

Today (11/21/24), U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Scott Peters (CA-50), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the launch of the pro-housing “Yes In My Back Yard” (YIMBY) Caucus to promote the development of housing nationwide. The YIMBY movement focuses on encouraging new housing development, removing barriers to the construction of new homes, and investing in the infrastructure needed to unlock more affordable and walkable neighborhoods nationwide. 


The U.S. housing supply shortage, which sits between 4 and 7 million units, deprives young Americans of a strong start, pushes Americans into homelessness, and squeezes seniors on a fixed income. The co-chairs of this caucus will work to address these challenges at the federal level and convene regularly with local and state leaders who determine the bulk of housing policy. 

 

“The cost of housing is the greatest economic challenge facing Massachusetts. The answer: build more housing,” said Rep. Auchincloss. “At all levels of government, Americans need permitting & land use reforms that unlock more housing production.” 

 

Pro-Housing “YIMBY” Caucus to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage
Pro-Housing “YIMBY” Caucus to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage

“San Diego is consistently one of the most expensive places to live in the country, and far too many people in our community cannot afford a home or are pushed into homelessness,” said Rep. Peters. “Back in 2018, I was one of the founding members of the San Diego Democratic YIMBY Club when it was a fledgling movement, and I am honored to be a founding Co-Chair of this effort in Congress. This caucus will be essential for fostering pro-housing growth policies that lower costs, help people achieve the dream of home ownership, and create vibrant, walkable, and transit-connected communities.”

 

“The cost of rent is far too high. We must act to expand affordable housing options,” said Rep. Garcia. “This is a long-term, structural problem requiring us to take bold steps to create the new homes our community needs. Embracing YIMBY-ism, building more housing units, and embracing mixed-use zoning will increase our housing supply and drive down costs for Americans. We need to get more ambitious with proposals to speed up housing production, including offering more financial incentives for states and local governments that welcome new construction.”

 

“Across the country, people are suffering under the weight of ever-higher housing costs,” said Laura Foote, Executive Director of YIMBY Action. “Our national housing shortage is pushing people down into poverty, away from opportunity, and throws a wet blanket on our economy. Building more housing near jobs has the ability to uplift millions of Americans and rebuild the middle class. We’re thrilled that a decade of YIMBY activism has led to this moment, and we’re grateful to the bipartisan leaders tackling America’s housing shortage head on.”

 

“The lack of housing supply and housing affordability are a national crisis affecting every region of our country,” said Laura Arce, Senior Vice President, UnidosUS. “We need comprehensive and commonsense solutions to build more types of housing in more places. UnidosUS commends the establishment of the YIMBY Caucus and stands ready to support its work to create a housing market that works for all families.” 

 

“The exclusionary land use regulations that caused California’s housing shortage and affordability crisis are not unique to California -- and the housing crisis has spread to every jurisdiction that copied California’s approach,” said Brian Hanlon, CEO of California YIMBY. “We need strong, pro-housing leadership at all levels of government to bring back the American dream of affordable homeownership, and to give renters a break on their housing costs. The creation of the bi-partisan House YIMBY caucus sends a powerful message: We must remove the barriers to housing abundance.”

 

 “America’s affordable and homelessness crisis demands urgent action by all levels of government to address its two main causes: the severe shortage of homes affordable to people with the lowest incomes and the wide gap between incomes and housing costs,” said Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. “I applaud Representatives Robert Garcia (D-CA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Scott Peters (D-CA), Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) for creating the bipartisan YIMBY caucus to help advance housing solutions at the scale needed to help end this crisis once and for all.”

 

“BPC Action applauds Reps. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Scott Peters (D-CA), Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) for creating and co-chairing the bipartisan House YIMBY Caucus,” said Michele Stockwell, President, BPC Action. “At the heart of today’s housing affordability crisis is the acute shortage of affordable rental homes and entry-level homeownership options. We look forward to engaging with the YIMBY Caucus to identify common sense federal, state, and local actions that could be taken to ease regulatory barriers to increase our nation’s housing supply.”

 

“A critical shortage of apartment homes at all price points continues to impact communities across every corner of our country,” said National Apartment Association (NAA) President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. “Following an election where housing was at the forefront of conversation, now is the time for bold, bipartisan action. NAA applauds the formation of the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Caucus and looks forward to collaborating on sustainable solutions that boost housing supply and improve affordability for generations of renters to come.”

 

“State and local leaders across the country, from both political parties, are taking significant steps to ease restrictive regulations that limit housing growth,” said Alex Armlovich, Niskanen Center Senior Housing Policy Analyst. These efforts span various areas, including zoning and land use rules, permitting processes, procedural reviews, and multifamily building codes. The launch of the bipartisan House YIMBY Caucus marks a watershed in Congress’s recognition of the housing shortage and the need for stronger federal support to bolster state and local initiatives. Niskanen Center’s housing team applauds the founding YIMBY Caucus members—and looks forward to collaborating on innovative, bipartisan solutions to address the housing crisis.”

 

“As voters in the recent election cycle made clear, we need real solutions to our nation’s housing affordability crisis,” said Sharon Wilson Géno - President, NMHC. ”People on both sides of the aisle agree that we need to build more housing in communities across the country to ensure greater affordability and opportunity for all. NMHC is proud to support the creation of the bipartisan YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) Caucus. We look forward to working with the caucus to enact actionable solutions that will result in more housing choices for all Americans.”

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Congressman Auchincloss Statement on Re-election

Jake Auchinchloss for Congress

"I am honored to represent the District I grew up in, and I thank my constituents across the Massachusetts Fourth.

Next term, I intend to use my voice & vote to advance work that represents the values & priorities of our District:

  • Lowering the cost of living, particularly in healthcare & housing
  • Holding accountable the social media platforms that attention-frack our youth
  • Passing gun-safety measures that protect children from their leading cause of death
  • Interdicting fentanyl exports from China, which poison 100,000 Americans to death annually
  • Delivering infrastructure funding for the 35 cities & towns of the District
  • Protecting democracy from autocrats at home & abroad.
This term, I have led bipartisan legislation to rein in the Fortune 20 drug-pricing middlemen, known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), that price-gouge prescription drugs and bully independent pharmacists.
Next term, I will continue to drive legislation that lowers co-pays & premiums for prescription drugs and creates a level playing field against the self-dealing, greed, and malfeasance of PBMs.
 
This term, I have co-led bipartisan legislation to force TikTok's divestment from Chinese Communist control, while taking the lead on complementary bipartisan legislation to create a duty of care for all social media platforms relative to cyberbullying, defamation, intimate privacy violations, and other torts.
Next term, I will continue to fight back on behalf of parents against the ferocious lobbying of Big Tech to demand accountability of Meta, X, and more. These leviathans have profited by plundering the attention spans of our youth, impairing their sense of self & society.

This term, my political action committee, Beyond Thoughts & Prayers, has supported Democrats with more than $900,000 to win a gun-safety majority in Congress. J.D. Vance claims gun violence is a 'fact of life'. He's wrong: it's a fact of policy.
Next term, I'll fight against the GOP and the gun lobby to pass the policy that saves lives: background checks, safe-storage laws, an assault-weapons ban, red-flag requirements, resourcing for federal ghost-gun & crime-gun enforcement, and more.

This term, I have served as the co-chair of the Fentanyl Working Group, drafting bipartisan policy to interdict fentanyl exports from China through the Mexican drug cartels.
Next term, I will continue working in good faith with anybody – regardless of politics – to use sanctions, money-laundering, and customs authorities to stop the state-sponsored poisoning of Americans by the Chinese Communist Party.

This term, my office has delivered tens of millions of dollars in water and transportation funding to the 35 cities & towns of the Massachusetts Fourth. The funds have fixed bridges, cleaned water, and unlocked land for housing.
Next term, I will continue working closely with state & local officials to bring home federal dollars to fast-track infrastructure projects & economic development, particularly the construction of more housing, which is the Bay State's most pressing imperative.

This term, I have defended democracy wherever it's under attack. For Ukraine, against Russia. For Israel, against Iran. For the free world, against the Chinese Communist Party. And, of course: for Kamala Harris, against Donald Trump. 
Next term, I will continue to make the case for freedom & democracy in a fractured media landscape, by taking tough questions in front of skeptical audiences to meet people where they are. 


Thank you for the opportunity to represent you in the People's House. 


-- Jake Auchincloss