McGovern, 16 Members of Congress Tell Secretary Rubio: Support Rule of Law and Judicial Independence in Colombia

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WASHINGTON—Today, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, along with 16 Members of the House of Representatives, have written a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking him to support rule of law and accountability in Colombia and to cease attacks on the independence of the…

McGovern, Malliotakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Link Between Diet and Chronic Disease

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WASHINGTON—Today, a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers led in the House by Ranking Member of the Rules Committee James P. McGovern (D-MA) and Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), introduced the Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act, legislation that would help people overcome chronic illnesses through the power of nutritious food. A…

McGovern, Schakowsky, Ramirez Demand Justice for Slain Human Rights Defender Juan López

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WASHINGTON—Today, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, alongside Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL) announced a new letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking him to pursue justice in the case of assassinated human rights advocate Juan Antonio López,…

McGovern Reintroduces Constitutional Amendment to End Big Money in Politics

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) reintroduced the Free and Fair Elections Amendment, a sweeping constitutional amendment designed to curb the outsized influence of big money in American politics and restore democratic power to the people. The amendment establishes clear, enforceable rules to protect the integrity of U.S. elections. It would: …

McGovern Champions Human Rights with Amendment Proposals to FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act

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WASHINGTON—Today, during consideration of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the House Rules Committee, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (MA-02) offered a series of amendments to enhance America’s support for human rights and human dignity around the world. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and one of Congress’s leading voices on global…

McGovern Statement on Passing of Father José María Tojeira

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Father José María “Chema” Tojeira

WASHINGTON—Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released this statement following the passing of Father José María “Chema” Tojeira, a longtime human rights advocate who led Central American Jesuits during El Salvador’s civil-war: “I am heartbroken by the passing of my dear…

McGovern, Pingree, DeLauro, Hayes Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Proposed Reorganization Plan

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Jim McGovern Visits Upinngil Farm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led a delegation of House members in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) voicing strong opposition to the Administration’s new reorganization plan that will hurt New England farmers and families "The Trump…

McGovern Condemns Administration’s Politicization of Human Rights Sanctions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), coauthor of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, criticized the Trump Administration for using bipartisan Global Magnitsky human rights sanctions authority for a partisan purpose, and  demanded that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminate…

McGovern, Latta, Stevens, Obernolte Announce Re-launch of Congressional Robotics Caucus

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Today, Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Bob Latta (R-OH), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) announce the re-launch of the Congressional Robotics Caucus. Representatives McGovern, Latta, Stevens, and Obernolte will serve as Co-Chairs of the Caucus. The Congressional Robotics Caucus is a bipartisan effort to bring Members of Congress together to discuss issues related to…

Statement from Congressman Jim McGovern and Family Upon the Passing of Molly McGovern

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WASHINGTON—Congressman Jim McGovern, his wife Lisa McGovern, and their son Patrick McGovern released the following statement upon the passing of Congressman McGovern’s daughter, Molly McGovern: “Molly radiated pure joy. She lit up every room with her beaming smile—full of laughter, endless warmth, and a sharp wit that could disarm you in an instant. She was unbelievably funny, fiercely…