Rep. Jake Auchincloss

From a constituent in Newton, MA

No Free Pass for Lawlessness: Stop The Ban on Judges Enforcing Contempt of Court

I am one of the eight in ten Americans who believes that if a federal court rules the White House has done something illegal, the administration must accept the judiciary’s ruling and stop its illegal acts. Checks and balances among the three branches of government have been a fundamental principle

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Stop and Investigate Trump’s Corrupt $400 Million “Gift” from Qatar

This is very simple: Donald Trump cannot be allowed to take a $400 million “gift” from Qatar’s royal family. Congress needs to put a stop to this immediately, and we need a full independent investigation with both congressional hearings and the appointment of a special counsel. We need to know what

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Medicaid "Work Requirements" Are Cuts. Period. Say No.

Speaker Johnson has warned us that work requirements for Medicaid will be part of the reconciliation bill. Every member of Congress needs to understand this clearly: work requirements are cuts, and we are demanding they oppose all cuts to Medicaid. This program is a lifeline for folks who otherwise

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Sign the Discharge Petition, Block Medicaid and SNAP Cuts

1 in 5 Americans count on Medicaid for health care. That includes 40% of our children and 60% of nursing home residents. More than 42 million of us, and 1 in 5 kids, can put food on the table thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These programs are a lifeline that helps regular p

From a constituent in Newton Highlands, MA

Mass protests

Gov. Pritzger says that Democrats should “fight—EVERYWHERE AND ALL AT ONCE.”  I'm 77, walk unsteadily with 2 canes, and--agree with him whole-heartedly. So many commentators have listed Trump's suicidal policies, and of Republican's approval of them, not just in Congress, but in the states.

From a constituent in Newton Highlands, MA

Mass movement of opposition

I urge you to stand with Governor Pritzger, in calling for a mass movement to oppose Republicans are doing to destroy the country.

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Losing FEMA Would Be A Disaster, Protect Emergency Relief

Your office must act to save the Federal Emergency Management Agency from Trump and Musk’s chainsaw. We need to prevent FEMA from being eliminated and make the White House stop keeping disaster aid from people who need it. We are seeing more and more natural disasters with massive recovery bills, c

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Save the Emergency Housing Vouchers Program

For the last four years, Emergency Housing Vouchers have been helping folks in need escape homelessness and domestic violence. Now, it’s running out of money. Congress must act to save this program and provide the funding it requires. 60,000 people are at risk of being tossed back onto the street o

From a constituent in Newton, MA

America Must Not "Walk Away" from Our Ukrainian Allies

I am writing to urge you to vote for and push the White House for continued aid to Ukraine. Please oppose our allies being forced into a bad deal that rewards Russian aggression. The U.S. abandoning Ukraine would be a defeat for freedom and democracy. It will also send a message to Russia, China an

From a verified voter in Mansfield, MA

Protect Autistic Citizens

I have a masters degree in Behavior Analysis in Autism, have autism myself, and have two autistic children. There are many people in my family with autism. Every single one of us is in danger. We are a hairs breadth from being rounded up for testing or put in camps “for our own good.” Autistic indiv

From a constituent in Newton, MA

Trump Has No Power to Fire the Fed Chair, Protect Our Economy

President Trump has now repeatedly indicated he is seriously considering firing the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, the head of a central bank board intentionally designed to be independent of the White House, for pointing out the damage of his tariffs and refusing to follow his every