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House Democrat Hits Mike Johnson And His Voter Blame Game With A Blunt Reality Check
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) called out Johnson and his party over their “stunning” response to the red wipeout. Read More
With Democrats retaking House and Senate, Mass. lawmakers eye leadership roles
Rep. Jim McGovern is seeking to chair the Rules Committee in the 120th Congress, while Rep. Richard Neal plans to chair Ways and Means. Read More
US lawmakers ask FAA to conduct review before allowing Amazon drone hub near Boston
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a new environmental review before allowing an Amazon Prime Air drone delivery hub to be located about 30 miles (48.28 km) west of Boston. Massachusetts Democratic US Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Read More
Before Amazon drones take off in Westborough, lawmakers want more answers
The lawmakers want a review of potential noise, wildlife and environmental impacts, and battery fire risks before the FAA authorizes operations. Read More
Federal lawmakers call for review of Amazon's Westborough drone delivery plans
Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Reps. Jim McGovern and Lori Trahan are urging Amazon to work with the FAA to conduct an environmental assessment of its proposed drone delivery facility before launching operations there. Read More
Jeffries ally turns back to centrist who voted to condemn DSA
Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, turned his back on Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez as she spoke. Read More
US Senate introduces bipartisan Tibet Act to strengthen ties with Tibetan people
The legislation was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley, Democrat from Oregon, and Jim Risch, Republican from Idaho. Senators Tim Kaine, Todd Young, Jacky Rosen, and Rick Scott joined as original co-sponsors. According to the Phayul report, the Senate bill is the companion legislation to H.R. 8982, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in May by Representatives Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul. Read More
US lawmaker seeks India arms sales review as Russia sanctions Bill targeting New Delhi gains support
Rep Jim McGovern described India as a repeated perpetrator of transnational repression and urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review India's eligibility fo Read More
Congressman Calls for Trump’s Family to Help ‘Seriously Ill’ President
Rep. Jim McGovern raised concerns about the 79-year-old’s unhinged social media addiction. Read More
Rep. Jim McGovern voted against rotisserie chicken SNAP bill
Rep. Jim McGovern was the only MA representative to vote against a bill to allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits to buy hot rotisserie chicken. Read More
U.S. Rep. James McGovern to file bill restricting Trump on Venezuela
The Worcester Democrat said it's important that Congress not abrogate its war powers. Read More
Rep. James McGovern says he'll vote 'hell no' on reopening government
The congressman said the deal emerging from the U.S. Senate is "capitulation." Read More
U.S. Rep. James McGovern hosts town hall meeting at Clark University
Subjects at the town hall ranged from constituents' fears over federal program cuts to McGovern's 'yes' vote on honoring Charlie Kirk. Read More