Congressman Jim McGovern

Representing the 2nd District of Massachussetts
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Jim on the Issues

Agriculture

Agriculture Updates

September 2014

July 2014 

June 2014

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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.
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Education

Learn about my work in Congress on Education issues.
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End Hunger Now

Learn my views on Hunger.
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Energy and Environment

Learn about my work in Congress on Energy and the Environmental issues.
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Federal Budget and Spending Cuts

Learn my views on Federal Budget & Spending Cuts.
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Fiscal Responsibility

Learn about my work in Congress on Fiscal Responsibility issues.
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Foreign Policy

Learn my views on Foreign Policy issues.

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.

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Health & Healthcare

Health and Healthcare are important to our district and my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.
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Homeland Security

Learn my views on Homeland Security.
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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.

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.

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Local Issues

Learn about my work in Congress to support our community.
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Transportation

Learn about my work in Congress on Transportation issues.
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Veterans

Learn about my work in Congress to support our Veterans.