Press Releases

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. - Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) today announced that he will vote against Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as “fast track,” when it comes to the floor of the House of Representatives later today. In January, he wrote a

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).

Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced his first package of legislation: The VA Education Training and Sustainability (VETS) Act, four bills aimed at improving the talent pipeline at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the country. VETS focuses on four specific initiatives: recruiting new talent, investing in existing employees, retaining staff and improving oversight of employee incentive and training programs.