Press Releases

Congressman Seth Moulton Introduces the Faster Care for Veterans Act

January 14, 2016

Washington, DC – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) co-introduced H.R. 4352, the Faster Care for Veterans Act, an innovative piece of legislation designed to make critical improvements to veteran health care by utilizing 21st century technology. The bill would allow patients to self-schedule appointments from their smart phones or computers with the click of a button.

Congressman Moulton to Host Congress on Your Corner Events in Peabody, Tewksbury and Saugus on Saturday

January 12, 2016

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Salem, MA – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) will be holding Congress on Your Corner events in Peabody, Tewksbury and Saugus this Saturday, January 16th. Constituents are invited to come and meet with Moulton and his staff.

Congress on Your Corner events provide constituents with an opportunity to meet the Congressman, speak with him and his staff about issues with federal agencies, or share their perspective on important topics. Moulton will hold a Congress on Your Corner event in each of the 6th District’s 39 towns and cities in 2016.

Congressman Seth Moulton to Host Nine-Year Old Syrian Refugee at State of the Union Address

January 11, 2016

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Boy lost both arms in regime airstrike on Syrian refugee camp, seeks asylum in US

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) will host a nine-year old Syrian refugee named Ahmad Alkhalaf as his guest during President Obama’s final State of the Union Address tomorrow.

Congressman Moulton Leads Bipartisan Effort to Improve At Sea Monitoring Program

January 8, 2016

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) sent a letter to Undersecretary Kathryn Sullivan at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to voice strong support for the New England Fishery Management Council’s (Council) proposed At Sea Monitoring (ASM) reforms. As costs are expected to shift to the fishing industry, regional House and Senate members committed to improving the science that is used to set ASM coverage rates and safeguarding cost efficiencies.

Governor Baker, Congressman Moulton, and Lynn Officials Announce the Launch of the Lynn Economic Advancement and Development (LEAD) Team

November 23, 2015

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Lynn, Mass. – Today, Gov. Charlie Baker, Congressman Seth Moulton, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, Senator Thomas M. McGee, Representatives Fennell, Ehrlich, Wong, and Crighton, and other government and community officials announced the launch of the Lynn Economic Advancement and Development (LEAD) Team, a cross-governmental working group that will promote community revitalization in the city of Lynn by aligning economic development initiatives among federal, state and local officials.

Moulton to Host Roundtable and Press Conference with Syrian Refugees, Law Enforcement, and Community Groups Tomorrow

November 23, 2015

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Salem, Mass. – Tomorrow, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) will host a roundtable with Syrian refugees, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, law enforcement officials, and community groups to discuss issues facing the refugee community in Massachusetts and the importance of strong federal policies that protect Americans and uphold our values. Moulton will join the roundtable participants in a press conference immediately following the roundtable at 2:45pm.

Moulton Statement on Opposing Effort to Block Refugees Fleeing ISIS

November 20, 2015

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) released the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act of 2015:\

"The Paris attacks underscore the need to defeat - not just contain – ISIS. Yet shutting the door on Syrian refugees who are fleeing the very terrorists we’re fighting is inconsistent with our values and will not help us defeat ISIS.

Reps. Moulton and Brat Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Government Transparency

November 18, 2015

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Dave Brat (R-Va.) introduced yesterday H.R. 4006, the Statutes at Large Modernization Act, which would put the United States Statutes at Large online in a digital and searchable format.

Moulton Statement on the Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act

November 5, 2015

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016:\

“Today, I voted in favor of a revised National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. This bill is the product of hard work between both parties following the Bipartisan Budget Agreement and gives our service members the stability and support they need.

Moulton, Massachusetts Delegation Call on VA to Share Prescription Drug Data with State Database

November 4, 2015

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to share prescription drug information with a state database that tracks prescriptions for patients outside the VA. The state-based program, known as a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, helps prevent the accidental or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. The entire Massachusetts Congressional delegation signed Moulton’s letter sent today to VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald.