Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement on this week’s announcementthat the United States will deploy special operations troops to conduct raids in Iraq and Syria as part of the war against ISIS.
In November, Congressman McGovern led a bipartisan group of 35 House lawmakers in a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan calling for a debate and vote on an… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Congressman Jim McGovern, a senior House Democrat and leading voice in the push for stronger Congressional oversight of U.S. military engagement abroad, released the following statement today:
“Today’s announcement by the White House is just the latest in a series of alarming signs that the U.S. war against ISIS will continue to accelerate in the absence of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and leading voice in the push for stronger Congressional oversight of U.S. military engagement abroad, released the following statement on news today that the Pentagon is considering greater U.S. military involvement in Iraq as part of the war against ISIS.
“Today’s report that the Pentagon is… Read more »
Earlier today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) joined Representatives Keith Ellison (D-MN), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), and 14 additional House lawmakers, sent a letter to President Obama requesting a full and independent investigation into the bombing of a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan that killed 12 humanitarian workers and 10 patients.
The… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the Worcester Fire Department a $51,290 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to support their operations and safety. The grant will allow the Worcester Fire Department to purchase 260 units of attack hose and 56 units of supply hose.
“Keeping our communities safe… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and the 2nd highest-ranking Democrat on the House Rules Committee, spoke on the House floor to urge approval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a historic agreement to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Congressman McGovern called out the House Republican leadership for upending what was… Read more »
