Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, led by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) and Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), released a statement yesterday, on the day that would have been MP Jo Cox’s 42nd birthday, expressing sadness at her brutal killing and warning against the fear, hate, and divisive rhetoric in our society today. This comes on the heels… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a senior House Democrat and co-chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released the following statement on the Colombia Bilateral Ceasefire signing expected to take place in Havana, Cuba tomorrow.
“Today’s historic signing of a bilateral cease-fire between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas brings Colombia to… Read more »
In the wake of the horrific act of hate and terror in Orlando last week, the deadliest mass shooting in American history, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) today joined House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to address gun violence.
“Americans deserve a Congress that will finally… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) called out House Republicans this week for refusing to take action to pass commonsense legislation to address gun violence in the wake of the tragic shooting in Orlando this past weekend. This followed an outcry by Democrats on the House floor on Monday, June 13th, after Republicans held a moment of silence and refused to answer questions from House… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) spoke on the House floor today about the tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people and injured 53 more. Below is the text of Congressman McGovern’s speech, as prepared for delivery.
“Americans across the country are horrified and saddened by the tragic loss of life in Orlando and the senseless gun violence that… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) – a senior member of the House Democratic Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity – joined today’s House Democratic press conference to call out Speaker Ryan for House Republicans’ dangerous poverty agenda unveiled this week and their failure to reject the hateful and divisive rhetoric and policies proposed… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a senior member of the House Democrats' Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity and the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Nutrition Subcommittee, released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled the poverty portion of their so-called “A Better Way” agenda:
“Americans need Congress to come… Read more »
Today Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) spoke on the House floor to honor Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr., a member of the Auburn Police Department who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty this past weekend.
Text of Congressman McGovern’s Speech is Below:
“Today I rise to honor Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr., a member of the Auburn Police Department in… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), the second-highest ranking House Democrat on the House Rules Committee, led today’s debate for House Democrats on the House GOP bill to provide funding for the U.S. response to the Zika virus.
Congressman McGovern criticized House Republicans for waiting months to bring a bill to the floor and called today’s bill woefully inadequate for… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a senior House Democrat and leading voice in the fight against hunger, spoke on the House Floor today to recognize Older Americans Month and to help raise awareness about senior hunger and the ways we can better address it.
Congressman McGovern’s regular #EndHungerNow speeches have helped to keep the spotlight on hunger and the need to do more to… Read more »
