On Monday, November 21st, I'll be kicking off the 7th annual “Monte’s March,” a 43-mile two-day walk as part of his anti-hunger push in Western Massachusetts. Every year I look forward to this march as our communities come together to … [Read more...]
McGovern: Congress Is Too Damn Chicken To Debate War on ISIS
As the House took up the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today, I called out House Republican leadership for continuing to ignore the constitutional duty of Congress to debate and vote on the nearly two-year U.S. military … [Read more...]
Victory for Western Massachusetts: Kinder Morgan Suspends Pipeline
This is a big victory for Western Massachusetts and our state’s future as a leader in clean and renewable energy. With the defeat of this pipeline, it is clear that the voices of Western Massachusetts families have been heard. I am so proud … [Read more...]
More Than 4,000 US Troops in Iraq and Still No War Vote?
With this week’s announcement that the U.S. will send more than 200 additional troops to Iraq and send eight Apache helicopters for the first time in the mission to defeat ISIS, today I called on Congress to finally vote on an authorization … [Read more...]
Hillary Makes Big Things Happen
I am an unabashed, unapologetic, George McGovern liberal Democrat – and I enthusiastically support Hillary Clinton. Don’t’ get me wrong, I like Bernie a lot and he supports many issues that I care deeply about, but Hillary is passionate … [Read more...]
America Cannot Afford an Endless War in Afghanistan
By Jim McGovern and John Isaacs President Obama never wanted an endless war in Afghanistan, but that is exactly what America is currently facing. Just last week, the Washington Post reported that "Top U.S. military commanders...are … [Read more...]
McGovern Leads Bipartisan Group of 35 House Lawmakers Calling on Speaker Ryan to Bring AUMF to House Floor for Debate and Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A broad, bipartisan coalition of 35 House lawmakers called on Speaker Ryan today to schedule and debate an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) as quickly as possible following the recent announcement by … [Read more...]
With the Pope’s Visit, Congress Has Opportunity to Think Big Again
As our economy continues to recover and more Americans are getting back on their feet, many families are still struggling and worried about the future. Income inequality, poverty and hunger continue to be among the greatest challenges we … [Read more...]
My Op-Ed in the Boston Globe: Let Americans Decide For Themselves on GMOs
America has a proud tradition of empowering consumers. Families deserve to know what's in the food they eat and that's why GMO labeling is so important. This week, the House of Representative will consider the Safe and … [Read more...]
Congressman McGovern: Opening U.S. Embassy in Cuba a Victory for American Diplomacy
Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a senior House Democrat and leading advocate of modernizing U.S. relations with Cuba, praised the announcement by President Obama that the Administration has reached a deal with Cuba to re-establish … [Read more...]