WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and a nationwide leader in the fight to end hunger and improve nutrition, introduced legislation permanently increasing the federal reimbursement level for school meals to help address funding challenges, enhance menus, increase access to locally grown food, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Rules Committee Ranking Member James P. McGovern (MA-02) and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced that they are reintroducing the Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act, legislation that would begin the process of securing Wild and Scenic Status for major portions of the Deerfield River.
Their bill, first introduced last Congress,… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), released the following statement after Margaret Guzman was confirmed as United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts:
“I’m thrilled to learn that Judge Margaret Guzman has been confirmed by the United States Senate to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts.… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Olver of Massachusetts:
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of my friend and longtime colleague, Congressman John Olver. A humble public… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS) announced the relaunch of the House Hunger Caucus. Since 2007, the bipartisan House Hunger Caucus has provided a forum for Members of Congress to discuss, advance, engage, and work across the aisle on issues related to domestic and international hunger and food insecurity.
“Food is something that… Read more »
WASHINGTON—U.S. Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Todd Young (R-IN) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen the United States’ policy to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dalai Lama toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict between… Read more »
WORCESTER, MASS—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern, (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and a Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement about new proposals from USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to strengthen nutrition requirements for school meals:
“I applaud President Biden and the USDA, under the leadership of… Read more »
MASSACHUSETTS’ SECOND DISTRICT—Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, announced today more than $18 million in federal funding for a range of critical local investments across the Second District. The funding for these community projects was authorized through the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus which passed the House of Representatives today and now heads… Read more »
WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, Congressman Jim McGovern, Chairman of the House Rules Committee, led the passage of a bipartisan resolution with Republican Congressman Tracey Mann, calling on Congress to build on the 20 years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.
The program, named after former senators George… Read more »
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, issued this statement following an announcement from House Speaker Pelosi that she plans to step back from House Democratic leadership for the 118th Congress:
“Nancy Pelosi has been, without a doubt, the greatest, most effective speaker in the history of the House of Representatives. Guiding… Read more »
