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Since long before Trump was elected to a second term, I have been extremely concerned about how he will trample on the rights of transgender Americans and other minorities. Oftentimes Trump and his Republican enablers seem to act purely out of hatred, and there is no question that their political stunts put vulnerable Americans at risk. Transgender individuals, in particular, have faced significant adversity, experiencing discrimination, hate crimes, attempts to limit bodily autonomy, and worsened mental health as a result.
Transparency is vital to democracy. Below please find explainers for key votes I took in the 119th Congress.
Vote Explainer: H.R. 1968 – Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Today, I voted against the “Continuing Resolution” that will keep the federal government funded through the end of September. We need to see whether the Senate will now vote for the bill, but I want to explain why I voted against it.
The following op-ed appeared in the Eagle-Tribune on March 8, 2025. It can be found online HERE.
Everyone at DOGE should love the first law I passed through Congress. The “Faster Care for Veterans Act” did just that, getting veterans into VA appointments more quickly and using technology to do so—a great example of making government more efficient.
In a series of recent interviews, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) spoke out about the consequences of President Trump’s policies, tariffs, Ukraine, and the growing risk of conflict with China. Summaries and links are below:
Dear Friends,
Donald Trump promised he wouldn’t cut Social Security, but the Associated Press is reporting that the Administration plans to cut its workforce by up to 50%!
Dear Friends,
I’m very concerned about the reports that DOGE has cut Veterans Crisis Line staff, and I’m taking action to get answers. I just sent a bipartisan letter with Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska to VA Secretary Doug Collins calling for detailed responses to questions about who may have been let go and exactly how the administration plans to keep the VCL operating at its full capacity.
Congressmen Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) are calling for answers amidst recent reports that employees of the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) may have been fired amid cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In a letter sent to the VA Secretary Doug Collins, the lawmakers write:
Dear Friends,
Last night I casted my vote against the Republican budget plan, which could cut as much as $880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade in order to give $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that benefit the wealthiest Americans most.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Massachusetts) have introduced the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act.
The bipartisan bill, H.R. 859, would require manufacturers of internet-connected smart appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, and dryers to disclose to consumers when their product is equipped with a camera or microphone that is not otherwise self-evident.
Congressman Moulton said:
Congressman Seth Moulton issued the following statement in reaction to President Trump's executive order to ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military: