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James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM

James P. McGovern Congressional Service

James P. McGovern is a United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. James currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Massachusetts and has served a total of 14 terms in congress.

James P. McGovern has participated in over 1326 voting sessions, sponsored over 404 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 11392 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

James McGovern supports economic policies that focus on income equality, raising the minimum wage, and increasing financial regulations to protect consumers. He advocates for investing in infrastructure and public services to stimulate job growth.


Agriculture

Liberal

McGovern emphasizes support for small farms and sustainable agriculture practices. He advocates for policies that address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable foods.


Immigration

Liberal

James McGovern supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protection for DACA recipients. He opposes strict immigration enforcement measures.


Education

Liberal

McGovern advocates for increased federal funding for public education, reducing student loan debt, and making higher education more accessible and affordable. He supports expanding early childhood education.


Energy

Liberal

James McGovern supports transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing fossil fuel dependence. He is in favor of policies that encourage clean energy innovation and infrastructure.


Climate change

Liberal

McGovern acknowledges climate change as a significant issue and supports policies that aim to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and adhere to international climate agreements.


Healthcare

Liberal

James McGovern supports expanding access to healthcare through a public option or Medicare for All. He advocates for lowering prescription drug prices and protecting the Affordable Care Act.


Housing

Liberal

McGovern supports policies aimed at increasing affordable housing availability and addressing homelessness. He advocates for federal funding to support housing assistance programs.


Transportation

Liberal

James McGovern supports investment in public transportation infrastructure and initiatives to improve transit systems. He advocates for policies that reduce transportation emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

McGovern supports comprehensive healthcare and support services for veterans, including mental health resources and improvements to the VA system. He advocates for policies ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned.


Voting rights

Liberal

James McGovern advocates for strengthening and protecting voting rights, including opposing restrictive voter ID laws and supporting measures to make voting more accessible, such as same-day registration and mail-in voting.

Contact James P. McGovern

Phone Number

(202) 225-6101


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

370 Cannon House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

To authorize the President to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
Bill HR 9595July 9, 2026
No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act
Bill HR 9598July 9, 2026
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act
Bill HR 9597July 9, 2026
Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026
Bill HR 9591July 9, 2026
Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
Bill HR 9596July 9, 2026
No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
Bill HR 9594July 9, 2026
CANADA Act
Bill HR 9601July 9, 2026
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026
Bill HR 9593July 9, 2026
Common Sense 250 Act of 2026
Bill HR 9600July 9, 2026
SEC Reform and Restructuring Act
Bill HR 9329July 8, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
Bill HRES 134February 15, 2025
Responsible Legislating Act
Bill HR 185April 1, 2025
Breaking the Gridlock Act
Bill HR 1834February 11, 2026
Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Bill HRES 77December 15, 2023
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.
Bill HRES 350December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 94February 27, 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 83February 5, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
Bill HRES 66February 13, 2025