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)
37 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.R. 10685 · Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10300 · Big Tech Accountability Act
Introduced Sep 4, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 1441 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.
Introduced Jul 20, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R. 9681 · Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9586 · Delivering Priority Legislation Act
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 17, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R. 9226 · Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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.R. 8982 · Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1068 · Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R. 7546 · To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): 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.
H.R. 7521 · United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and 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.J.Res. 143 · Resolution Act.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
H.Res. 999 · Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.Res. 997 · Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, 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. 986 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R. 7007 · Governing for the People Act
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.Con.Res. 68 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6878 · El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.R. 6877 · Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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.
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
H.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 887 · Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 884 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.R. 6039 · Commonsense Legislating Act
Introduced Nov 12, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5916 · Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 4, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Nov 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 5753 · Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.