Full Testimony: House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Hearing on Colombia’s Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro’s Presidency

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House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Hearing on Colombia’s Descent to Socialism: Assessing Gustavo Petro’s Presidency Thursday, July 27, 2023 – 2:30 p.m. Statement Submitted for the Record James P. McGovern Member of Congress I want to thank Chairwoman Salazar and Ranking Member Castro for the privilege of submitting this statement into the…

McGovern Statement On Massachusetts Legislature Passing Universal Free School Meals in FY24 Budget

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WORCESTER, MASS—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), a nationally-recognized champion in the fight to end hunger, released the following statement after the Massachusetts State House of Representatives and Senate passed a Fiscal Year 2024 budget that includes universal free school meals for all Bay State students: “I’m extra…

McGovern Introduces New Bill to Support American Farmers and Rural Communities through Plant-Based Food Production

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WASHINGTON—Today, July 28, 2023, U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill to support American farmers and rural communities through plant-based food production. McGovern’s bill establishes new opportunities for…

McGovern, Mace Work to Restore Checks and Balances Between White House and Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee James P. McGovern (D-MA) and Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced H.R. 4928, the National Security Reforms and Accountability Act (NSRAA), major new legislation to reassert Congress’ power over matters of national security. This bipartisan bill would reinforce…

McGovern Statement on Supreme Court Student Loan Decision

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), ranking member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court denied student loan relief for millions of borrowers: “It’s no surprise that the same corrupt majority on the Supreme Court that overturned abortion rights, stripped environmental regulations,…

McGovern, Pressley, Blumenthal Fight to Support Individuals Experiencing Medical Hair Loss

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WASHINGTON—Today, Massachusetts Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that they are reintroducing the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act, legislation to help individuals affected by Alopecia and patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Many…

McGovern Slams GOP for Lying About SNAP Work Requirements

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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, slammed the GOP for lying about SNAP work requirements during the Republican debt crisis negotiations so they can go after food assistance programs that working families rely on. “Maybe if [Speaker Kevin McCarthy] weren’t so busy giving speeches to Wall Street bankers, he’d…

McGovern Statement on Criminal Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

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 WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), ranking member of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after Donald Trump was indicted on criminal charges by a New York grand jury: “Despite Trump’s absurd rhetoric, his indictment has nothing to do with politics. After examining the evidence, hearing from witnesses, and looking at the law, a grand…