Jake was born and raised in the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District he now represents, the son of a surgeon and a scientist. They taught him the values of curiosity and integrity. He and his older brother and sister grew up in the Jewish faith tradition and attended the Newton Public Schools. His 2nd-grade teacher saw he loved to read and gave him books on United States history. He was hooked.
Jake believes that reproductive care is health care. In Congress, he’ll stand up to President Trump’s dangerous agenda, will defend Title X, and will work to guarantee that safe and legal abortions are accessible to all. From strengthening the ACA birth control mandate to eliminating the Global Gag Rule, Jake will be a strong advocate for pro-choice policy, including codifying the ROE Act at the state and federal level. He will also push for eliminating the Hyde Amendment and will support Senators who will vote for pro-choice federal judges.