Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) announced today that he will host Asima Silva, a Muslim community leader from Central Massachusetts, as his guest for tomorrow night’s State of the Union address by President Obama. Click here for a photo of Silva.
“As both parties come together tomorrow night for the State of the Union, I am pleased to have Asima Silva, an inspiring leader… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement on the passing of former Worcester County Sheriff, John “Mike” Flynn.
“Lisa and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Sheriff John “Mike” Flynn. He was a larger than life personality – with an even bigger heart. His devotion to public service and the common good… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 292,000 jobs in December:
“Today’s strong jobs report is a clear sign that the economy is moving in the right direction. In December, our economy added 292,000 jobs. In 2015 overall, America created 2.65 million jobs, making last year our… Read more »
Caption: From Left to Right: Haymarket Café co-founders David and Peter Simpson with Rep. McGovern
On the House floor today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) applauded the recent decision of Haymarket Café, a Northampton, Massachusetts restaurant, to move to a $15 per hour minimum wage for its workers. Congressman McGovern praised the decision as the right thing to do for… Read more »
On the House floor today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) led debate for House Democrats on H.R. 3762, the latest attempt by House Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal the Affordable Care Act. Congressman McGovern called out Republicans for starting 2016 with a bill that is clearly designed to appeal to their right-wing base and would actually result in 22 million… Read more »
Today, the National Commission on Hunger released their final report, Freedom from Hunger: An Achievable Goal for The United States of America, Recommendations of the National Commission on Hunger to Congress and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. The Hunger Commission was created by the Omnibus Appropriations Bill of 2014 and Commission members were appointed equally by… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) joined House Democrats and Republicans in voting 316-113 to pass the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This measure funds the government for Fiscal Year 2016. The omnibus bill was part of a bipartisan deal that included a tax extenders bill passed yesterday with a strong bipartisan vote of 318-109.
“Today I joined my colleagues on… Read more »
Today, following House passage of the PATH Act – a multiyear tax package – Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Peter King (R-NY), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Bob Dold (R-IL) welcomed a permanent increase of the commuter tax benefit exclusion for transit riders to $255 a month, finally giving transit equal treatment with parking subsidies in the tax code. This provision… Read more »
With this week marking one year since President Obama announced a new U.S. policy toward Cuba, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) joined Republicans and Democrats today in a letter to Speaker Ryan and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to announce a new bipartisan coalition to build on that historic progress and advance U.S.-Cuba relations.
McGovern has been a leading voice in Congress in the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a senior House Democrat and leading voice in Congress for human rights, joined Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and three other House lawmakers in introducing a bipartisan resolution in support of the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
The resolution recognizes the importance… Read more »
