DemocratU.S. Representative, MA-02
James P. McGovern
In the House since Jan 7, 1997 (15 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Nov 20, 1959.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6101 · @RepMcGovern
At a glance
22Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
471Bills cosponsored
2.2%Roll-call votes missed (15 of 674)
96.4%Votes with own party's majority
$1,013,810Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10685 | Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act Immigration · 1 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10300 | Big Tech Accountability Act Science, Technology, Communications · 0 cosponsors | Sep 4, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Sep 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 9681 | Fair Seeds for Farmers Act Commerce · 6 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jul 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 9586 | Delivering Priority Legislation Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jul 2, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Jul 17, 2026 |
| H.R. 9226 | Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act Environmental Protection · 5 cosponsors | Jun 9, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Jun 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 8982 | Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 International Affairs · 12 cosponsors | May 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 7521 | United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026 Foreign Trade and International Finance · 30 cosponsors | Feb 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. Feb 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 7546 | 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. Health · 8 cosponsors | Feb 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. Feb 12, 2026 |
| H.J.Res. 143 | Resolution Act. Congress · 0 cosponsors | Jan 22, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7007 | Governing for the People Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jan 12, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6877 | Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Dec 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. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6878 | El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | Dec 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. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6465 | HALT Act of 2025 International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | Dec 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. Dec 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 6039 | Commonsense Legislating Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Nov 12, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Nov 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 5916 | Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 Housing and Community Development · 2 cosponsors | Nov 4, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Nov 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 5753 | Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 Agriculture and Food · 21 cosponsors | Oct 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 5684 | Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025 Health · 19 cosponsors | Oct 3, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. Oct 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5439 | Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act Health · 36 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.J.Res. 119 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Sep 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 2451 | Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025 Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Mar 27, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Rules (Ranking Member)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,013,810Total raised
$702,872From individuals
$1,038,518Spent
$369,457Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4MA03022, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.