Seth Moulton — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts, 2026

Seth Moulton opposes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it is "completely broken" and advocates for its abolition, proposing that agents be held accountable and introducing legislation to allow individuals to sue officers for rights violations. He voted against government funding packages that included stopgap funding for Homeland Security appropriations and introduced a bill to redirect increased ICE funding to expand ACA premium tax credits. Moulton supports extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals and seeks an immigration system that incentivizes legal entry and offers a viable pathway to citizenship for those contributing to communities.

““Number one, prosecute ICE: You cannot enforce the law if you think you’re above it,” he said. “Number two: Create an immigration system that actually incentivizes people to come here legally and disincentivizes them to come here illegally. “And number three,” he continued, “you have to have a viable pathway to citizenship for all the people who are here, who are contributing to our communities, who are paying taxes, who are part of the business community, whose families are integral to American society.” — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, New Bedford Light”

Seth Moulton advocates for expanding healthcare access and lowering costs, proposing a public option to drive down commercial insurance prices and improve outcomes. He introduced the Healthcare Reinvestment Act, which aims to redirect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. Moulton believes the ACA was a significant step in the right direction for healthcare expansion, despite its imperfections.

“We should expand healthcare and lower costs before we waste billions of dollars on ICE." (Congressman Seth Moulton, Facebook post, January 14)”

Seth Moulton supports confronting climate change through investments in green jobs and clean energy, including nuclear power, alongside implementing a carbon dividend. He also advocates for preventing new drilling on federal lands and redirecting transportation funding toward high-speed rail. The League of Conservation Voters has given him a 94% score in 2025 and a 96% lifetime score, reflecting his consistent support for environmental protections.

“When it comes to the environment, action matters, and it’s only going to cost our economy more the longer we wait. The U.S. should lead the way in sustainability, resiliency, and innovation, setting an example for the rest of the world. We owe it to our children and our grandchildren to get this right. (Seth Moulton, moulton.house.gov/issues/confronting-climate-crisis)”

Congressman Seth Moulton, a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, supports reproductive freedom, asserting that individuals should make their own healthcare decisions. He supports legislation like the Women's Health Protection Act and bills protecting access to contraception and medicated abortion pills. Moulton opposed the Hyde Amendment, arguing it "disproportionately attacks women who don't have the private means to afford an abortion," and advocates for its repeal, also voting for relevant acts.

“Seth Moulton: "I think it's wrong. It disproportionately attacks women who don't have the private means to afford an abortion." (CNN, reported by Fox News, Thursday morning)”

Congressman Seth Moulton voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions for robust oversight, defense acquisition reform, and $400 million in Ukraine security assistance. He voted against H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, citing concerns over funding the Trump administration and its closure of USAID. He also stated opposition to U.S. military action in Iran.

““I will continue to use every legislative tool at my disposal to ensure the Department of Defense and the Trump Administration remains accountable to the American people, focused on its mission, and capable of defending the United States and its allies in an increasingly complex global landscape. The Defense Department must modernize, and this administration must answer to Congress on all of the major changes they are proposing. The NDAA is one of the opportunities the minority party in Congress has to constrain this administration’s abuses of power, and that is why I voted Yes.” - Congressman Seth Moulton, Statement from Congressman Seth Moulton on Key NDAA Wins for FY26, December 16, 2025.”

Seth Moulton opposes the Trump administration's crackdown on higher education, stating it is "fundamentally un-American," and encourages institutions to defend academic independence and values like freedom of speech. He supports bipartisan legislation, such as the College Transparency Act, to provide families with information on higher education costs and post-graduate earnings.

““It’s fundamentally un-American.” That’s how U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., describes President Donald Trump’s administration’s crackdown on higher education. (U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, The Record, Jan. 6)”

Congressman Seth Moulton advocates for several gun safety measures, including universal background checks before every gun sale, closing the "boyfriend loophole," and passing more extensive red flag laws. He also supports banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, expanding safe storage laws, and designating mass shootings as acts of terrorism. Moulton has been endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, and believes in solutions that do not infringe on the Second Amendment.

““I carried a gun every day as a Marine in Iraq. Guns saved my life. Grenades also saved my life, but that doesn’t mean we allow grenades to be sold and used freely on our streets today. I believe we need common-sense solutions that most Americans, even most gun owners themselves, are in favor of that do not infringe on the Second Amendment.” - Congressman Seth Moulton, "Ending Gun Violence" page on his House website.”