PHOTO: McGovern, Neal Join Western Mass. Hunger March

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) was joined by Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) to kick off the 6th annual “Monte’s March.” The two-day walk is part of Congressman McGovern’s anti-hunger push in Western Massachusetts and is aimed at helping to increase awareness about hunger and help local families in need this Thanksgiving. View…

McGovern, Kennedy, Neal to Join Western Mass. Hunger March

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – On Monday, November 23rd,  Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) will be kicking off the 6th annual “Monte’s March,” a 42-mile two-day walk as part of his anti-hunger push in Western Massachusetts. The march is aimed at helping to increase awareness about hunger in local communities and help families in need this thanksgiving. “As families…

McGovern Leads House Democrats in Debate on House GOP Syrian Refugee Bill

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), the second-highest ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee, led the floor debate for House Democrats on H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act or American SAFE Act. Click here for video of the full video of the floor speech. McGovern called out the House Republican bill as a dangerous step backward that does nothing to…

Pelosi, McGovern Press Conference with Congressional Delegation Following Historic Visit to China and Tibet

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Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined other Members of the Congressional Delegation for a press conference yesterday to talk about their historic visit to China and Tibet last week. This trip marks the first time a U.S. Congressional Delegation has visited Tibet since the anti-government unrest in 2008. Click here to read more about the trip.…

McGovern Statement on Syrian Refugee Crisis

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Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement about the role of the United States in addressing the Syrian refugee crisis:    “Keeping Massachusetts families safe is my first priority. While I agree with Governor Baker that we must be cautious in the wake of the Paris attacks, I have serious concerns about any policy that would shut the door to these…

PHOTO: McGovern Concludes Congressional Delegation Visit to China

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Congressman McGovern with Leader Pelosi and the Congressional delegation in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa during their historic visit to Tibet. Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), the Co-Chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued the following statement after joining Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers on an historic Congressional delegation…

McGovern Statement on Keystone Pipeline Rejection

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Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after President Obama announced that the Administration was denying the permit for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “Today, I am pleased to see that President Obama rejected the Keystone tar sands pipeline. I appreciate his continued commitment to investing in clean energy. “Since 2008, the U.S.…

Bipartisan Group of 35 House Lawmakers Call on Speaker Ryan to Bring AUMF to House Floor for Debate and Vote

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A broad, bipartisan coalition of 35 House lawmakers called on Speaker Ryan today to schedule and debate an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as quickly as possible following the recent announcement by President Obama of a deepening entanglement in Syria and Iraq. The letter to Speaker Ryan is led by Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Tom Cole, (R-OK), Barbara Lee…

McGovern Joins Pelosi on Congressional Delegation to China

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Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) is joining Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on a Congressional delegation trip to China, departing today and focusing on economic growth, national security and cyber security issues, human rights and the importance of bold action to reduce carbon pollution. “In today’s global world, it is more important than ever for the United States to work…

McGovern Votes to Pass Bipartisan Long-Term Highway Bill

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Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass H.R. 22, the Highway Bill Reauthorization/Export-Import Bank Reauthorization, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan 363-64 vote. On Tuesday, McGovern, the second-highest ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee, led the floor debate for House Democrats on the measure and helped to defeat an…