James P. McGovern
Democratic · House · Massachusetts-2
Recent Votes
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Bills Sponsored
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HR10685: Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act
Oct 1, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR10300: Big Tech Accountability Act
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.
HRES1441: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.
Jul 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR9681: Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Jul 14, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR9586: Delivering Priority Legislation Act
Jul 17, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
HR9226: Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
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.
HR8982: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
May 21, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES1068: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.
Feb 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR7521: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
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.
HR7546: 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.
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.
HJRES143: Resolution Act.
May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
HRES999: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Jan 14, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HRES997: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.
Jan 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.
HRES986: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.
Jan 12, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR7007: Governing for the People Act
May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
HCONRES68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Jan 22, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR6878: El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
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.
HR6877: Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
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.
HR6465: HALT Act of 2025
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.
Bills Cosponsored
Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.
HR8940: Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
May 20, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR10522: Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act
Sep 21, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR10803: To abolish the Department of Homeland Security and establish a Department of Community Safety, and for other purposes.
Oct 13, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Education and Workforce, Appropriations, Ways and Means, and 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.
HR10774: SWIMS Act of 2026
Oct 9, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
HR10740: To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Oct 5, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR3037: Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025
Apr 28, 2025 — 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.
HR10425: Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026
Sep 16, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and 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.
HR10642: Stop the Settlements Act
Oct 1, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and 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.
HRES1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Oct 1, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HR10585: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HR10600: Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR10539: Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026
Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 21, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR10563: Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR2767: BRAIN Act
Apr 9, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HJRES217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Sep 16, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES1270: Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
May 7, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR7961: H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act
Mar 17, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR7417: Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
Feb 9, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR8863: To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
May 15, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: Congress.gov, the official record of the U.S. Congress. Roll-call vote positions for both chambers are on the roadmap for this page — sponsored/cosponsored data reflects the current Congress.