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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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 Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 13, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7363 · ICE Out of Our Faces Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 7281 · Justice for Shireen Act
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7247 · Prison Libraries Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1018 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 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.R. 7230 · Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7145 · To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jan 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1002 · Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)
H.Res. 996 · Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7057 · Returning Home Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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. 993 · Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7046 · Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7035 · Credit Card Competition Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 7033 · Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7016 · No Funds for NATO Invasion Act
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 12, 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.R. 7014 · To provide for the designation of Burma for temporary protected status.
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6984 · Data Center Transparency Act
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6890 · PROTECT Immigration Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 955 · Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.R. 6818 · Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 6806 · Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.