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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 9939 · No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9874 · Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9803 · Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 9733 · Interagency Council on Affordable Housing Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9688 · High Court Gift Ban Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9571 · Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.J.Res. 200 · Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1400 · Condemning the People's Republic of China's Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress and the Chinese Communist Party's campaign of forced assimilation against ethnic and religious minorities.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): 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. 9544 · Save MEDICARE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 9540 · Community Housing Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 9458 · Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9442 · Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): 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.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 9400 · American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1375 · 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 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): 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.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9270 · Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
H.R. 9183 · Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 1342 · Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.