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After Months of Pressure, NOAA Adopts Sector Proposal on Cod Fishing Restrictions

March 5, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Today, following pressure by the Northeast Seafood Coalition (NSC), Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), the Northeast Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it would adopt the sector-based proposal on cod fishing restrictions. The proposal, which has greater conservation benefits for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod while minimizing the economic hardships faced by small fishing businesses, reversed highly restrictive cod fishing regulations off GOM.

Moulton Joins Mass Delegation Writing Letter to FEMA

March 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington, DC – On March 3, 2015, Congressman Moulton joined fellow Representatives from the Massachusetts Delegation along with Senators Warren and Markey in sending a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Administrator Paul Ford urging the agency to support the Commonwealth’s disaster recovery efforts. The historic snowfall accumulations of the last several weeks have resulted in significant disaster management and recovery costs, draining Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) disaster fund.

Congressman Moulton Names Swampscott Resident Rick Jakious District Director

February 26, 2015

Press Release

Salem, MA – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) named Swampscott resident Rick Jakious his district director. Jakious assumes the role on Monday, March 9th and will oversee activities in the 39 cities and towns across Massachusetts’ sixth congressional district. \

Boston Globe: As Iraq veteran, Moulton torn on OK for troops

February 21, 2015

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WASHINGTON — For Representative Seth Moulton, who served four tours in Iraq, traveling to the war-torn country for the first time in more than six years this week was a bittersweet return.

“I spent three years of my life there,” said the Salem Democrat, who traveled to Baghdad on a fact-finding tour for the House Armed Services Committee. “I have a lot of Iraqi friends. In that sense, it was good to be back.”

Congressman Moulton Returns From Weeklong Congressional Trip to Iraq, Afghanistan

February 20, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), returned from a weeklong, bipartisan House Armed Services Committee Congressional Delegation to five countries in Asia and the Middle East, including the Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Moulton served four tours of duty with the Marines in Iraq between 2003 and 2008. This was his first trip back to the region since his final deployment.

Congressman Moulton Releases Statement on the President’s Request for Military Authorization against ISIL

February 12, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), released a statement following the President’s request for Congress to authorize a three-year military operation against the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

"ISIL is a national security threat to the United States, and we must have a strategy to defeat them. I believe the only way to ensure the defeat of ISIL in the long-term is for local forces, supported politically by moderate regional governments, to lead this fight and take ownership of their own future.

Congressman Moulton Opposes Repeal of Affordable Care Act

February 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) voted against a bill to repeal the patient protections and cost savings of the Affordable Care Act. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 239-186. This is the 56th time the House has voted to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act.

Congressman Moulton Releases Statement on President Obama Budget

February 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget.

Rep. Moulton: Modern Trade Policies Must Support American Workers and Grow our Economy

January 27, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) sent a letter to President Obama and United States Trade Representative Mike Froman calling for modernized trade policies that enhance economic opportunity in the United States and protect American jobs from unfair competition abroad. Moulton was joined by U.S. Representatives Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and Norma Torres (D-Calif.) in expressing concern with the so-called “fast track” legislation and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiation.

Congressman Moulton Named to House Budget Committee

January 21, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) received an appointment to the influential House Budget Committee. The panel is responsible for developing the annual budget, which provides a framework for federal spending and revenue levels and the fiscal policy of the United States. Moulton was one of just two new Democratic Members of Congress selected to serve on the committee.

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