Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), the top Democrat on the Committee on Education and Workforce, and other congressional leaders at a press conference to announce the America’s College Promise Act of 2015. The bill, if enacted, would make two years of community college free and provide an affordable pathway for low-income students to a four-year college degree.
\The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will award the City of Beverly with a $714,600 grant for critical infrastructure improvements at the Beverly Municipal Airport. Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill lauded the Department for investing in the local airport.
\Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) went to the steps of the United States Supreme Court to hear the court’s ruling on marriage equality. Following the announcement, Moulton recorded a video statement, which can be viewed here, and is transcribed below:
\Washington, DC – Today, NOAA recommended over $25 million in funding to be awarded to 88 projects under the FY14-15 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grants Program. Of that amount, the greater Atlantic region would receive over $8.8 million. Massachusetts would receive approximately $3 million from the greater Atlantic portion. These funds go toward increased research and development for the fishing industry.
\Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) upheld a promise to constituents by voting to repeal the medical device tax, which places a 2.3-percent excise tax on medical device companies. Moulton announced his support for the legislation in April at an event at Abiomed in Danvers and was proud to join 46 Democrats and 234 Republicans to repeal the tax he’s long called “a burden on small businesses.”
\Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) voted against H. Con. Res 55, a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops deployed to Iraq or Syria within 30 days. Moulton, an Iraq War veteran, released the following statement:
\“Going into Iraq in 2003 was a mistake.Mis-managing our withdrawal after the Surge, by not leaving in place the political advisors necessary to keep the Iraqi government on track, has made matters worse. Now, ISIS has grown into the vacuum left by a failed Iraqi government.
\Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) offered a Motion to Recommit to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act which would provide additional funding to protect our troops, help them with reintegration process and ensure they have cutting edge medical techniques to save injured troops on the battlefield.
\Moulton delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives:
\“Mr. Speaker, this amendment is simple.
\Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business unanimously passed legislation co-authored by Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) to increase access to capital for startups and small businesses by modernizing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan Program. The bill, the Microloan Modernization Act, aims to increase loans available to small businesses and provide greater flexibility for borrowers. Moulton co-authored the bipartisan bill with Representative Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) and Representative Nydia Velasquez (D-NY).
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