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Congressman Jim McGovern, the House author of the Magnitsky bill, released a statement today following Senate passage of HR 6156. Read more »

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi for bringing this bill to the floor. I know those of us in the Massachusetts delegation always welcome the opportunity to pay tribute to Tip O'Neill, a giant of this House and a legend in Massachusetts politics. For nearly 20 years, Tip O'Neill represented the people of his district… Read more »

M. Speaker - On October 2nd, while Congress was campaigning, the Pentagon registered the 2,000th fatality in Afghanistan, the longest war in American history. Today, that number has risen to 2,026. It is imperative that we all remember the terrible human price that has been paid, is being paid, and will continue to be paid by our troops in Afghanistan and their families. This… Read more »

James P. McGovern (MA) Consideration of the Rule for H.R. 6156, PNTR/Magnitsky Thursday, November 15, 2012 I thank the gentleman from California, the honorable Chairman of the Rules Committee, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. And I thank him for bringing this rule to the floor. He and I co-authored a -Dear Colleague- in support of the underlying legislation, and it was a… Read more »

Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Early -Joe Early was an incredible public servant who fought tirelessly for working people. From championing economic development to his tireless advocacy for medical research, Joe Early was a man who truly made a difference. Our community, our commonwealth and our country are better because of him. Lisa… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern's letter to President Obama on making hunger a priority issue in 2013. Read more »

Remarks offered at the funeral of former Senator George McGovern on October 26, 2012 Read more »

In support of National Coming Out Day, and to celebrate this increasingly recognized worldwide holiday in recognition of the LGBT community, Congressman Jim McGovern joined 26 Members of Commerce in the second NOH8 on the Hill Photo Session, in coordinati Read more »

Video of Congressman McGovern's floor speech from 9/19/2012 Read more »

McGovern Statement on the Attack in Benghazi -Today, the American people stand united in our grief over the senseless murder of four of our bravest public servants. They represented the finest our county has to offer in their dedication to liberty, justice, and democracy for all. These American diplomats gave their lives while working for a more stable and secure region; we… Read more »