Bay State News

Jake Auchincloss, a U.S. Congressman representing Massachusetts' 4th district since 2021, recently shared several statements on social media regarding legislative actions and political issues. The congressman has been active in discussing health care legislation and criticizing certain government decisions.

On March 11, 2025, Auchincloss addressed a decision made by Speaker Johnson last December concerning a bipartisan bill intended to lower prescription drug co-pays and reduce health insurance abuses. According to Auchincloss, the bill was removed from consideration due to criticism from Elon Musk. He stated, "Last December, Speaker Johnson yanked a bipartisan bill from the floor that would lower Rx drug co-pays, rein in health-insurance abuses, and save taxpayers money. Why? Because Elon Musk criticized it."

Later that day, he provided his thoughts on H.J.Res.25 without elaborating further in his tweet: "My statement on H.J.Res.25." This indicates ongoing involvement in legislative matters.

In another post dated March 12, 2025, Auchincloss criticized the Trump Administration's handling of a spending bill. He expressed concerns over reduced oversight and expanded presidential powers stating: "The Trump Administration is chaotic and corrupt, and this partisan spending bill is a blank check for the president that reduces oversight on his spending decisions and expands his ability to abuse emergency powers."