Friday June 28, 2013U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) today urged House Speaker John Boehner to not recess the House for the 4th of July District Work Period until the issue of student loan interest rates is resolved.In a letter to the speaker (attached), Rep. McGovern notes that rates for students and their families are schedule to double on July 1. "Although summer has just… Read more »
Worcester – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced a $486,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to reimburse Worcester Regional Airport for the removal of trees and other vegetation along the airport’s runway ends. “I’m glad Worcester Regional Airport is receiving this FAA grant to support Massport's efforts. This is great… Read more »
Thursday June 27, 2013M. Speaker, I rise once again to address the House on the need to End Hunger Now.This is the 14th time I’ve done so this year.Next week, the Members of this House will return home to their districts for the 4th of July District Work Period. There will be parades and fireworks and picnics for all of us, but for too many of our neighbors, there will be no… Read more »
"I welcome today's historic Supreme Court rulings that reaffirm the fundamental American right of equal protection under the law. I am especially proud to be from Massachusetts, which led the way in marriage equality. Read more »
"I am extremely disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in the Shelby County v. Holder voting rights case,which struck down the coverage formula that determines which jurisdictions must clear their voting laws with the federal government. Since 1965, the landmark Voting Rights Act has provided important voter protections against racial discrimination. Congress mustupdate the coverage formula and ensure that we continue our efforts to protect voters and eliminate discrimination at the ballot box." Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announced today that his Worcester District Office will be relocating from 34 Mechanic Street to 12 East Worcester Street, Suite 1 on July 1. Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI),Chairman of the House Liberty Caucus, and Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee, announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to address National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance. Read more »
Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-NY) was joined by Reps. James P. McGovern (D-MA), Peter T. King (R-NY), and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) in introducing the Transit Parity Act. The bipartisan bill will maintain tax credit parity for drivers and public transportation commuters. Without the fix, commuters taking public transportation will see their tax benefit cut almost in half to $125, while… Read more »
I am profoundly concerned about the allegations that government agencies have been secretly collecting the communication records of American citizens for the past several years. Read more »
