Jake Auchincloss

Democrat Jake Auchincloss represents the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District in Congress where he is a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

Congress, stop Putin and boost Ukraine. Put your money where your mouth is and step up

OPINION September 15

Congress, stop Putin and boost Ukraine. Put your money where your mouth is and step up

Congress will soon begin debating future aid to Ukraine. Some lawmakers are wavering in their support. But a lifeline to Ukraine brings us closer to peace and helps the U.S.

I’m a Democrat, and here’s what I think Republicans should do if they want to pass tax reform

OPINION June 28

I’m a Democrat, and here’s what I think Republicans should do if they want to pass tax reform

The Bush and Trump tax cuts added to the national debt and helped the rich. It's time for Republicans to focus on dealmaking to pass tax reform and regain their fiduciary credibility.

Afghanistan can be stabilized and America's first step should be with mining

OPINION August 27, 2022

Afghanistan can be stabilized and America's first step should be with mining

Afghanistan can be stabilized if America partners in mining. This is a first step that could be used to improve human rights and build a functioning economy.

As Ukraine fights against Russia, here's how we lead for peace

OPINION March 22, 2022

As Ukraine fights against Russia, here's how we lead for peace

The U.S. must arm the Ukrainian resistance, pressure Beijing to further isolate the Kremlin, and offer an off-ramp to Russia to stop the violence.

Republicans politicize inflation while Dems work to fix it. Let's tackle this together

OPINION November 30, 2021

Republicans politicize inflation while Dems work to fix it. Let's tackle this together

Like so much else in Washington, inflation has become a political football. That's unnecessary.