James P. McGovern
Representative · MA-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
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Representative · MA-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
578 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 561 · Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian State on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.Res. 550 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3027-3028)
H.Res. 549 · Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4206 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): 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.
H.R. 4197 · LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4182 · Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 4176 · No Secret Police Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 4167 · Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 4159 · To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 4157 · Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
H.R. 4133 · EQIP Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 4104 · Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): 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.
H.R. 4103 · Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 4099 · Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 4083 · Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 4069 · Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Con.Res. 40 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 4035 · Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Con.Res. 38 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 515 · Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.
Introduced Jun 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.