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James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

DDemocratMA-2 · Representative
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
82
Total Statements
82
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 18Taxes: 12Immigration: 10Trade: 10Agriculture: 10Housing: 8Labor: 8Crime & Justice: 6Foreign Policy: 6Defense: 6Infrastructure: 4Economy: 4Healthcare: 4Ethics: 2LGBTQ: 2

Speech Tone

: 54Neutral: 14Bipartisan: 8Urgent: 6

Statements (82)

Floor Speech2026-03-27ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25EnvironmentTrade
END HUNGER NOW

END HUNGER NOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2687] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END HUNGER NOW (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25EnvironmentHousingHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25EnvironmentHousingHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25EnvironmentTrade
END HUNGER NOW

END HUNGER NOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2687] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END HUNGER NOW (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR556HR1958
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesEnvironmentTrade
END HUNGER NOW

END HUNGER NOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Page H2537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END HUNGER NOW (Mr. McGOVERN…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR556HR1958
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesEnvironmentTrade
END HUNGER NOW

END HUNGER NOW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Page H2537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] END HUNGER NOW (Mr. McGOVERN…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17ImmigrationHousingCrime & JusticeHR556HR1958
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17ImmigrationHousingCrime & JusticeHR556HR1958
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03Agriculture
MAKING FOOD MORE AFFORDABLE

MAKING FOOD MORE AFFORDABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2345-H2346] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MAKING FOOD…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03Agriculture
MAKING FOOD MORE AFFORDABLE

MAKING FOOD MORE AFFORDABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2345-H2346] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MAKING FOOD…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 143) enabling Congress to advance important policies.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: United States-Cuba Trade Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12
Sponsored: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and…

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-22
Sponsored: Resolution Act.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Resolution Act.. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. 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…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. 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…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. 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…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. 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…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 997) enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Floor Speech2026-01-14
Sponsored: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.

James P. McGovern sponsored this legislation: Enabling the House of Representatives to be responsive to its membership.. 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…

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