Press Releases

Massachusetts Delegation Calls for Federal Disaster Relief in Aftermath of Historic October Snowstorm All 12 members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation have signed a letter to President Obama in support of Governor Deval Patrick's request for an emergency declaration for Massachusetts as a result of major damage caused by the historic October snowstorm. The storm… Read more »

-For over 40 years, John Olver has served the people of Massachusetts with great distinction. The country is a better place because of his keen intellect, impeccable integrity, and fierce commitment to economic and social justice. I am honored to call him my colleague, and proud to call him my friend. I look forward to working with him over the next year in Congress and will continue… Read more »

U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN -GLEANING- BILL U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today announced that he has introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the practice of gleaning. Gleaning involves ensuring that produce that is not initially harvested does not go to waste. The bill (H.R. 3177, the Hunger Relief Trucking Tax Credit Act), co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jo… Read more »

-I applaud President Obama's decision to finally bring our significant military presence in Iraq to an end. The war in Iraq has cost us dearly - in lost lives, lost billions and lost standing in the world. It is past time to bring our brave troops home to their families - where they belong. Iraq's future must be determined by the Iraqi people. Our military and diplomatic personnel… Read more »

-Today the Libyan people, in their struggle to regain control over their own lives and destiny, have reason to celebrate. For the U.S., it is an important moment to reaffirm our commitment to work with Prime Minister Jabril and the Transitional Council to create a diverse and representative democracy, grounded in the rule of law and respect for the human rights of all Libyans. The… Read more »

Reps. Markey, LaTourette, McGovern, Larson, Welch Call For Immediate Release of Home Heating Funds With home heating fuel prices expected to rise this winter, bipartisan coalition of lawmakers sends letter to DHHS urging release of LIHEAP funding to help households prepare With the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting an increase in the price for most heating fuels this winter,… Read more »

Fortenberry, McGovern Comment on White House LRA Announcement Congressman Jeff Fortenberry and Congressman Jim McGovern today commented on the announcement from the White House this morning concerning the Department of Defense's new effort to combat the Lord's Resistance Army in central Africa. -Through over 20 years of civil war, the brutal insurgency has created a humanitarian… Read more »

In a letter co-signed by 126 of his Democratic colleagues, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern called on the Super Committee to protect anti-poverty and anti-hunger programs. A copy of the letter can be seen at the link below: Read more »

Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives to Establish New National Park Unit in Blackstone River Valley Legislation Would Help Preserve, Protect and Interpret Nationally Significant Resources and Promote Educational & Recreational Experiences in RI and MA Advancing efforts to preserve, protect, and interpret nationally significant resources throughout the John H.… Read more »

M. Chairman, the Colombia FTA is bad for American workers; bad for jobs; and bad for Colombian workers, small farmers and human rights defenders. Read more »