Jake Auchincloss

Hot Rock Act

The bill would support development of geothermal energy technology, which harnesses heat from deep within the Earth to generate electricity and heating, by funding research, removing regulatory barriers, and potentially offering tax incentives or grants to companies and projects that tap into this renewable energy source. This would affect energy companies, researchers, and communities looking to develop geothermal resources as an alternative to fossil fuels. The measure has been sent to multiple House committees to review different aspects including scientific research, natural resource management, and workforce training.

Parents Over Platforms Act

This bill would give parents more control over what content their children see on social media and online platforms by requiring companies to provide stronger parental controls and limiting how platforms can use data from minors for advertising. It would also make it easier for parents to monitor their children's online activity and restrict access to certain features designed to be addictive. The legislation targets social media companies and tech platforms to prioritize child safety over engagement and profit.

Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

This bill would give pharmacists more power to negotiate directly with federal employee health insurance plans instead of having insurance companies act as middlemen, potentially lowering costs for both pharmacists and federal workers. The change would allow pharmacists to have a say in how much they get paid for filling prescriptions and what services they can provide under these government health plans. Federal employees and retirees who use pharmacies could see better access to pharmacy services and potentially lower out-of-pocket costs for medications.

Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act

This bill would give pharmacists more power in negotiations with Medicare and Medicaid over how much they get paid for filling prescriptions and providing services. The legislation aims to prevent insurance companies and government programs from cutting pharmacy payments too drastically, which could affect both the pharmacists who work in drugstores and the patients who rely on them for medications and health advice.

Education Not Endless Scrolling Act

The bill would likely use tax policy to discourage excessive social media use among students or to fund educational alternatives to screen time. It may involve tax credits, deductions, or penalties related to social media companies or devices, with the goal of promoting more traditional learning and reducing time spent scrolling on apps. The proposal affects students, schools, tech companies, and families trying to balance education with digital device use.