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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 9124 · Know Your Rights Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 108 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9076 · Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9036 · American High-Speed Rail Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.Con.Res. 106 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8940 · Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 15, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8863 · To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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. 1270 · Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8712 · Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3461)
H.R. 8707 · No Funds for Iran War Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign 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.
H.Res. 1249 · Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and 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. 8644 · Stop Subsidizing Private Jets of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8555 · Living Wage For All Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8531 · Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1212 · Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1210 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8488 · AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 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.