Rep. James McGovern

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District HD-MA-2
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 156

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US Congress 116th Congress

Declaring that public transit is a national priority which requires funding equal to the level of highway funding. [HR-1258]
This resolution declares that public transit benefits all Americans and is a national priority. It finds that prioritizing public transit requires the federal government to provide funding to public transit that is equal to the level of highway funding.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 12/11/2020

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Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19. [HR-906]
This resolution calls on the President to (1) use all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act to direct the domestic production of supplies to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) share specified information regarding the use of such authorities with Congress. (The Defense Production Act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The resolution also states that Congress stands ready to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the interference of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong's affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to protest. [HR-543]
This resolution calls on the Hong Kong government to begin negotiations with protesters to address their five central demands, including the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill that prompted the protests and the complete implementation of universal adult suffrage. It also condemns (1) the Hong Kong government's use of force against the demonstrators, (2) the government's characterizations of the protests as "riots" and attempts to blame the United States for the city's political situation, and (3) Chinese state media for targeting staff and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Mr. Sherman Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 10/15/2019

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Affirming that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. [HR-496]
This resolution affirms that Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/30/2019

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Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. [HR-546]
This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine. (Russia was disinvited from the Group of Eight in 2014 after it occupied parts of Ukraine, including the Crimea region.)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/03/2019

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Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. [HR-345]
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/15/2019

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Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress. [HR-489]
This resolution states that immigrants and their descendants have made America stronger and naturalized citizens are just as American as those whose families have been in the United States for generations. It also expresses a commitment to keep America open to those who lawfully seek refuge from violence and oppression and those willing to work hard to achieve the American Dream, regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, or country of origin. The resolution strongly condemns as racist the President’s comments about immigrants and those who look to the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Mr. Collins (ga) Moved To Strike Words From The Record. on 07/16/2019

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Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. [HR-915]
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 04/03/2020

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Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020 [HB-8113]
To recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a status convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 08/25/2020

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Agriculture Resilience Act [HB-5861]
To address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 02/12/2020

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