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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 1788 · Fair Grocery Pricing Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1787 · Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1781 · To repeal certain executive orders.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Armed Services, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 69 · Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 168 · Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 1756 · Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
H.R. 1742 · Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1732 · GUARD VA Benefits Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
H.R. 1725 · Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, 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. 1700 · Social Security Expansion Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 1657 · Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 63 · Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 26, 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. 1637 · Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1628 · 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 1616 · Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 12, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 159 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 155 · Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): 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.