James P. McGovern
DemocraticMassachusetts-2House of Representatives
James Patrick McGovern is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, he is the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, chaired the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and is the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. His district, numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, stretches from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
House of Representatives · 1997–1999
House of Representatives · 1999–2001
House of Representatives · 2001–2003
House of Representatives · 2003–2005
House of Representatives · 2005–2007
House of Representatives · 2007–2009
House of Representatives · 2009–2011
House of Representatives · 2011–2013
House of Representatives · 2013–2015
House of Representatives · 2015–2017
House of Representatives · 2017–2019
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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To direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.
119-HR-8982May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
119-HRES-1068CongressFeb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
119-HR-7521Foreign Trade and International FinanceFeb 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
119-HR-7546HealthFeb 12, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Resolution Act.
119-HJRES-143CongressMay 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
119-HRES-999CongressJan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
119-HRES-997CongressJan 14, 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
119-HRES-986CongressJan 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Governing for the People Act
119-HR-7007Government Operations and PoliticsMay 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
119-HCONRES-68International AffairsJan 22, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
119-HR-6878International AffairsDec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
119-HR-6877International AffairsDec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HALT Act of 2025
119-HR-6465International AffairsDec 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
119-HCONRES-64International AffairsDec 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
119-HRES-887CongressNov 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
119-HRES-884CongressNov 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Commonsense Legislating Act
119-HR-6039Government Operations and PoliticsNov 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025
119-HR-5916Housing and Community DevelopmentNov 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025
119-HR-5753Agriculture and FoodOct 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.