Press Releases

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 »

The U.S. DOT has awarded $4.4M to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority for WRTA's "Green Fleet" bus procurement project. Read more »

August 9, 2012 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 Dear Secretary Clinton, We write to urge that you undertake stronger, more coordinated, visible international diplomatic steps with regards to the People's Republic of China's policies and practices towards Tibetans. We appreciate your efforts with regards… Read more »

Group introduces workable campaign finance reform bill to fight the abuses of excessive election expenditures. Read more »