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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): 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. 6145 · EXPERTS Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
H.R. 6116 · Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6090 · FRESHER Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 29, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6082 · Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6080 · CLEANER Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 61 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 876 · Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Introduced Nov 13, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6015 · VA Care and Benefits Accountability Act
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.R. 5996 · Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5940 · Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 854 · Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 849 · Ban Crypto Corruption Resolution
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, 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.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 843 · Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5895 · Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)
H.R. 5867 · Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.