Jim on the Issues
Economy and Jobs
A strong economy and good jobs are very important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.Education
Learn about my work in Congress on Education issues.Energy and Environment
Learn about my work in Congress on Energy and the Environmental issues.Fiscal Responsibility
Learn about my work in Congress on Fiscal Responsibility issues.Federal Budget and Spending Cuts
Learn my views on Federal Budget & Spending Cuts.Foreign Policy
Learn my views on Foreign Policy issues.Health & Healthcare
Health and Healthcare are important to our district and my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.Housing
Learn about my work in Congress on Housing issues.Human Rights
Described as "The Conscience of the Congress" by Senator Ed Markey, Congressman McGovern is one of the foremost voices for human rights in Congress.
Local Issues
Learn about my work in Congress to support our community.Homeland Security
Learn my views on Homeland Security.Transportation
Learn about my work in Congress on Transportation issues.Veterans
Learn about my work in Congress to support our Veterans.End Hunger Now
Learn my views on Hunger.Immigration
Congressman McGovern feels that immigration laws need to be tough at the border, and that American workers and immigrants who came to the country legally should not be punished for businesses’ exploitation of cheap and illegal labor.
Gun Violence
Congressman McGovern believes as a country, we need to take action to reduce the amount of gun violence through common-sense regulations, including closing loopholes for background checks.
The President has put forth a comprehensive set of Executive Actions to address gun violence that Congressman McGovern believes is a very good place to start.