Congressman Jim McGovern

Representing the 2nd District of Massachussetts
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Lawmakers call on EPA to limit chemicals threatening bees

Oct 1, 2014
U.S. Rep James McGovern, who represents part of Franklin County in Congress, is among 60 House members who called on the federal Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday to take immediate steps to protect bees and other pollinators from the impacts of some pesticides.

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. McGovern Joins Kerry, Brown to Launch Bipartisan Senate Cranberry Caucus

Jun 6, 2012
"The cranberry industry has long been of critical importance - not only to the Massachusetts economy but to the nation's food supply."

U.S. Rep. McGovern Joins Kerry, Brown to Launch Bipartisan Senate Cranberry Caucus

Jun 6, 2012
"The cranberry industry has long been of critical importance - not only to the Massachusetts economy but to the nation's food supply."

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. McGovern, Blackstone Valley Delegation Applauds Department of Interior Action Toward Designation of New National Park Unit

Mar 8, 2012
Today, U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), the House sponsor of legislation to establish a National Historical Park in the Blackstone River Valley, along with co-sponsors Richard E. Neal (D-MA), James McGovern (D-MA), and James Langevin (D-RI), thank

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

Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives to Establish New National Park Unit in Blackstone River Valley

Oct 14, 2011

Bill Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives to Establish New National Park Unit in Blackstone River Valley

Legislation Would Help Preserve, Protect and Interpret Nationally Significant Resources and Promote Educational & Recreational Experiences in RI and MA

U.S. Reps. McGovern, Markey; Sen. Kerry announce $15.6 mil to build, upgrade transportation centers; $451,440 for Attleboro

Sep 22, 2011
Senator John Kerry, along with Congressmen Edward Markey and Jim McGovern, today announced that Massachusetts will receive over $15.6 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to construct two intermodal transit centers and upgrade additional intermodal transit, commuter rail and ferry stations across the state.