James P. McGovern
Democrat Representative, District 2, Massachusetts
23 bills372 cosponsored$865K raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Jim was born and raised in the Burncoat neighborhood of Worcester.” source
Public service
- “Congressman Jim McGovern represents the Second District of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives.” source
- “He successfully ran for Congress in 1996” source
- “Ranking Member of the House Committee on Rules” source
- “spending over a decade working in the office of Congressman Joe Moakley” source
Family
- “He is married to Lisa Murray McGovern and they have two children, Patrick and Molly.” source
Also stated
- “Jim has been the top Democrat on the powerful House Rules Committee since 2018, serving as Chairman during the 116th and 117th Congress.” source
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Legislation
HR 10300sponsor
To foster accountability for digital content providers.
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.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10239cosponsor
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 10231cosponsor
No Homeless Detention Centers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10063cosponsor
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1456cosponsor
Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
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HR 9939cosponsor
To prohibit Artificial Intelligence Data Centers on Federal land.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9803cosponsor
To provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1441sponsor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
HR 9733cosponsor
To establish a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9745cosponsor
To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 9688cosponsor
To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9681sponsor
To amend the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to limit intellectual property protection for plants, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HJRES 200cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Voting Record
255 yea383 nay16 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- James P McGovernDemocratic· this member$865K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$865K
Small donors $166KLarge individual $463KPACs $233K
Spent $910KCash $349K
2024 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $170KLarge individual $571KPACs $349K
Spent $1.1MCash $394K
2022 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $162KLarge individual $606KPACs $347K
Spent $1.0MCash $367K
2020 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $208KLarge individual $445KPACs $402K
Spent $1.1MCash $265K
Top Contributors
STUDENT$14K
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES$12K
DRAGONFLY$10K
HARRY MILLER CO. LLC$7K
PERSIVIA$7K
BLOOMBERG L.P.$7K
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT$7K
RENAISSANCE MEDICAL GROUP$7K
GFP REAL ESTATE$7K
TUSK HOLDINGS$7K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
House Committee on Rules
ranking member- Rules and Organization of the House
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10300: To foster accountability for digital content providers.
sponsor2026-09-04
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10239: Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
HR 10231: No Homeless Detention Centers Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10045: To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10063: To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HRES 1456: Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9939: To prohibit Artificial Intelligence Data Centers on Federal land.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 32009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 32001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 31997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
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