Biography
James P. McGovern serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for MA District 2.
James P. McGovern began the current period of service in 2025.
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370 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, MA 20515
Washington, MA 20515
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Sponsored Legislation
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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.Latest action: 2026-02-20 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-02-12 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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.Latest action: 2026-02-12 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Resolution Act.Latest action: 2026-01-29 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.Latest action: 2026-01-14 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.Latest action: 2026-01-14 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.Latest action: 2026-01-12 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Governing for the People ActLatest action: 2026-02-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Latest action: 2026-01-08 — On agreeing to the McGovern amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action: 2026-01-22 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cosponsored Legislation
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Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-04-22 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Land of the Free Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-08-12 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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INFORM Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-09-03 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3826)
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Federal Retirement Fairness ActLatest action: 2025-07-22 — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP – Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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ROBINHOOD ActLatest action: 2025-12-04 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Stronger Communities through Better Transit ActLatest action: 2025-05-16 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.Latest action: 2026-04-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office ActLatest action: 2026-04-14 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Fair Repair ActLatest action: 2026-02-05 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-09-17 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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