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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 8327 · Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1181 · 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.
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1179 · Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 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.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8153 · Maternal Vaccination Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 82 · Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8103 · To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 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.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8046 · Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.J.Res. 153 · 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 Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 20, 2026): 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.R. 8004 · Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 7975 · Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1118 · Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March as "National CACFP Week".
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7961 · H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7960 · Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7957 · Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Native Americans
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 7938 · Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 3, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 7930 · Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7917 · Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.