Congressman Jim McGovern

Representing the 2nd District of Massachussetts

Worcester area

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U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern announces office closings due to redistricting

Dec 20, 2012

United States Representative Jim McGovern announced today that his Attleboro, Fall River, and Marlborough offices will stop accepting new casework after December 21, 2012, and will officially close as of December 31, 2012, due to redistricting.

Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Early

Nov 14, 2012

Statement of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Early

-Joe Early was an incredible public servant who fought tirelessly for working people. From championing economic development to his tireless advocacy for medical research, Joe Early was a man who truly made a difference. Our community, our commonwealth and our country are better because of him. Lisa and I extend our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and to the entire Early family.-

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern signs on to letter to Postmaster General urging extension on moratorium to close mail facilities

May 2, 2012

With the deadline of the May 15 moratorium on closures of postal facilities and mail processing centers rapidly approaching, thousands of jobs around the country are at risk. The Senate has already passed legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USP

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern's statement on ongoing power outages

Nov 7, 2011

-I share the concern and frustration felt by the thousands of people who lost power in the recent storm. Clearly, they have questions and they deserve answers. I know the Attorney General has begun an investigation, and I look forward to seeing the results of her work.-

Massachusetts Delegation Calls for Federal Disaster Relief in Aftermath of Historic October Snowstorm

Nov 1, 2011

Massachusetts Delegation Calls for Federal Disaster Relief in Aftermath of Historic October Snowstorm

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern: No offsets for emergency disaster spending

Aug 31, 2011

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern joined Democratic colleagues in signing onto a letter by Rep. Cedric Richmond(LA-2) calling for there to be no budgetary offsets for emergency disaster funding.

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern: Statement on Hurricane Irene

Aug 30, 2011

"My thoughts go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Irene throughout the Third Congressional District, Massachusetts, and all of the East Coast, including those residents who remain without electricity. I will be working closely with federal, state, and local partners to ensure that recovery efforts in the district go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

-If I can be of any assistance, please contact any of my offices in the district or in DC.-

Sens. Kerry, Brown, Rep. McGovern, MA delegation defend MA hospital funding

Jul 15, 2011

Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along with the entire Congressional delegation, today urged President Barack Obama to protect funding to train doctors and run trauma centers and teaching hospitals in Massachusetts throughout negotiations to increase the country's debt limit.

U.S. House of Representatives passes Rep. McGovern's amendment for communities disputing FEMA flood maps

Jul 13, 2011

The U.S. House of Representatives this evening approved an amendment by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to benefit local communities and residents facing the expensive process of fighting disputed FEMA flood maps.

U.S. Rep. McGovern calls for reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program

Jul 8, 2011

The rule before us today provides for the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through September 30, 2016. This program was established in 1968 in response to increasing Federal government spending for disaster relief. The NFIP was intended to alleviate some of the public's financial burden because the government covered losses generated by floods in the form of disaster relief payments.