Press Releases

Small Business Committee Unanimously Passes Moulton Bill to Increase Access to Capital for Startups and Small Businesses

June 10, 2015

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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).

Congressman Seth Moulton Introduces First Legislation

June 5, 2015

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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.

Reps Moulton, Keating, Lynch Fisheries Amendment Passes the House

June 1, 2015

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Washington, DC – Today, an amendment to reform the use of monies in the Asset Forfeiture Fund (AFF), which was submitted by Massachusetts Reps. Bill Keating (MA-09), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), and Seth Moulton (MA-06), passed the US House of Representatives. The amendment is now included in H.R. 1335, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.

The amendment would ensure that monies in the AFF are used for:

Congressman Moulton's Floor Speech on NOAA Asset Forfeiture Fund Amendment

June 1, 2015

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined Congressmen William Keating and Stephen Lynch to offer an amendment to reform the use of monies in the Asset Forfeiture Fund (AFF) to H.R. 1335, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. Below is a statement that Moulton delivered on the Floor of the House of Representatives.

Congressman Moulton Gives the Commencement Address at North Shore Community College

May 26, 2015

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Congressman Seth Moulton Calls for Investigation Into the Use of Opioid Painkillers at VA Hospitals Across the Country

May 21, 2015

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Washington, D.C. - Today, in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congressman Seth Moulton called for an independent investigation into the Veterans Affairs's (VA) opioid prescription and pain management practices. Three House and Senate members, including Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey, joined Moulton in sending the letter to the GAO.

Winter Storm Grants and Loans Available to Nonprofits and Small Businesses

May 20, 2015

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Snow Removal Grant Assistance for Government Agencies & Private Nonprofit Organizations\

DEADLINE: JUNE 10, 2015\

Congressman Moulton Fights for Long-Term Fix to Meet Nation's Infrastructure Needs

May 19, 2015

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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) today joined 35 Democratic and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote against H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015. Below is a statement from Congressman Moulton.

Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Urges President Obama to Support Governor Baker's Disaster Declaration Appeal Request

May 11, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – The Massachusetts Congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Obama supporting the formal appeal request from Governor Charlie Baker to extend the FEMA designated 48-hour period of snow assistance to a 72-hour period for eligible applications. In the letter, the Massachusetts lawmakers point to the heavy toll the winter storms took on local budgets. Governor Baker estimates snow removal operations cost approximately $350 million and were the result of unprecedented and disastrous weather with record snowfall.

Congressman Moulton Elected Top Democrat of Subcommittee on Health and Technology

May 4, 2015

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Peabody, MA – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) was unanimously elected the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health and Technology on the House Small Business Committee. In this capacity, he will oversee legislation pertaining to how health care policies can promote economic growth and job creation by small businesses. Moulton’s Subcommittee will also examine small business job growth through the creation and adoption of advanced technologies.