Seth Moulton (MA-6)

Biography

Seth Wilbur Moulton, born on October 24, 1978, in Salem, Massachusetts, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Massachusetts's 6th congressional district since January 3, 2015. A former Marine Corps officer, Moulton completed four tours in Iraq, where he led one of the first infantry platoons to enter Baghdad during the 2003 invasion. After his military service, he pursued graduate studies and later entered politics, emphasizing a new generation of leadership and bipartisan cooperation.

Education

• Harvard College: Bachelor of Science in Physics, 2001
• Harvard Business School: Master of Business Administration, 2011
• Harvard Kennedy School: Master of Public Administration, 2011

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 6th District: Elected in 2014, defeating incumbent John F. Tierney in the Democratic primary.
• Committee Assignments:
  • House Armed Services Committee, serving as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, focusing on high-speed rail and next-generation infrastructure.
  • Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China.
• Legislative Achievements:
  • Authored legislation establishing the 988 National Suicide Lifeline.
  • Advocated for the American High-Speed Rail Act, promoting advanced infrastructure development.
  • Introduced the G.I. Bill Restoration Act to restore benefits to Black veterans of World War II.
• Presidential Campaign: Announced candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on April 22, 2019; withdrew on August 23, 2019.

Moulton continues to serve his district, focusing on veterans' affairs, infrastructure, and national security.