- JAMES MCGOVERN
- Democrat · Representative
- Age: 65
- Phone: (202) 225-6101
- Official Website
- Profession: Elected official
- Religion: Christian: Catholic
Republicans are trying to roll back the decades of progress we’ve made towards fair representation in Congress and equal rights at the ballot box. Not on our watch. We’re fighting to take back our country. https://t.co/pWGlpPqyNA
Because of you.
RT @RepTerriSewell: LIVE NOW: I'm in Montgomery with more than 20 of my colleagues to participate in the "All Roads Lead to the South" Mass…
We have to reclaim our power. We must listen to the wisdom of the courageous civil rights leaders who came before us and showed us the way forward. When enough of us stand together and fight back, we cannot be silenced. https://t.co/mynodpa8lI
Today I traveled to Selma with my colleagues in Congress to take a stand against the radical right-wing plot to suppress Black political representation and dismantle our democracy by gutting the Voting Rights Act. We’ve made too much progress in this country to go backwards. We won’t be silenced.
RT @Rep_Stansbury: Good morning, from Selma! We’re here today to say WE ARE NOT GOING BACK! ✊ #BlackVotersMatter #ProtectVotingRights #…
Please send this guy across the country with this winning message.
Honored to accept Worcester Community Action Council’s Sargent Shriver Trailblazer Award! WCAC helps our neighbors in Central MA meet their basic needs by providing heating, nutrition & education support. This award inspires me to keep fighting for our shared values. https://t.co/mUrDLVp0Jq
They’ve been running the federal government for 16 months. The fraud is them.
Inflation & gas prices just hit a 3-year high. Housing & healthcare have never been more expensive. …and Trump wants you to think we’re in an economic golden age?! Who are you going to believe—a career con man or your empty wallet? https://t.co/7yciqhEaut
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Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
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Committee on Rules (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House
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HRES.1068 - 2026-02-20
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies. -
HR.7521 - 2026-02-12
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026 -
HR.7546 - 2026-02-12
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. -
HJRES.143 - 2026-01-22
Resolution Act. -
HRES.999 - 2026-01-14
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership. -
HRES.997 - 2026-01-14
Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership. -
HRES.986 - 2026-01-12
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people. -
HR.7007 - 2026-01-12
Governing for the People Act -
HCONRES.68 - 2026-01-07
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. -
HR.6878 - 2025-12-18
El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 -
HR.6877 - 2025-12-18
Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act -
HR.6465 - 2025-12-04
HALT Act of 2025 -
HCONRES.64 - 2025-12-01
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. -
HRES.887 - 2025-11-18
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. -
HRES.884 - 2025-11-17
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities. -
HR.6039 - 2025-11-12
Commonsense Legislating Act -
HR.5916 - 2025-11-04
Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 -
HR.5753 - 2025-10-14
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 -
HR.5684 - 2025-10-03
Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025
| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th Congress | 2025–present | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 2 |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 110th Congress | 2007–2009 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 109th Congress | 2005–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 108th Congress | 2003–2005 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 107th Congress | 2001–2003 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 106th Congress | 1999–2001 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
| 105th Congress | 1997–1999 | House of Representatives | Representative | Massachusetts (MA) | 3 |
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