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  • MCGOVERN, JAMES P
Experience: House: District 2, 1997-Present
Home State: Massachusetts
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $755,468Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: James 'Jim' P. McGovern
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Lisa; 2 Children: Patrick, Molly
    Birth Date: 11/20/1959
    Birth Place: Worcester, MA
    Home City: Worcester, MA
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    MPA, Public Administration, American University, 1984
    BA, History, American University, 1981

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
    Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 1994

Current Legislative Committees

    Rules, Member
    Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, Member
    Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight and Nutrition, Member
    Subcommittee on Nutrition, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, House Hunger Caucus
    Vice Chair, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Equality Caucus
    Member, Northeast Agricultural Caucus
    Member, Out of Iraq Caucus
    Co-Chair, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Professional Experience

    Legislative Staff, Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
    Press Secretary, Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
    Senior Aide, Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
    Campaign Manager, Presidential Campaign, Senator George McGovern, 1984
    Aide, Senator George McGovern, United States Senate, 1981-1983

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, Jesuit International Volunteers
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
    Volunteer, Mount Carmel House, 1985-1995
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Strongly Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade
Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Oppose
Total: 214
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/13/2008 H.Res.1045 Global Security Priorities Resolution 03/13/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/12/2008 H.Res.1036 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 312) revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. 03/12/2008 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 130).  (All Actions)
12/19/2007 H.Res.893 Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
12/17/2007 H.Res.873 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 12/17/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
11/14/2007 H.Res.818 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4156) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
11/09/2007 H.Res.809 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. 11/09/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
11/09/2007 H.R.3865 Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2007 11/09/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/01/2007 H.Res.780 Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes. 11/01/2007 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 1028).  (All Actions)
10/24/2007 H.R.3952 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Pleasant Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, as the "Max Volterra Post Office Building". 10/24/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
10/24/2007 H.R.3929 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act 10/24/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
09/25/2007 H.Res.675 Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 976) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes. 09/25/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/18/2007 H.Res.443 Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers. 09/18/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/06/2007 H.Res.633 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native Americans. 09/06/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/06/2007 H.Res.614 Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 09/06/2007 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 614 is laid on the table.  (All Actions)
09/06/2007 H.Res.613 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 09/06/2007 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 613 is laid on the table.  (All Actions)
08/02/2007 H.Res.599 Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3161) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 08/02/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/31/2007 H.Res.581 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3161) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 07/31/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/11/2007 H.Res.426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. 07/11/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/06/2007 H.Res.453 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2446) to reauthorize the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, and for other purposes. 06/06/2007 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 195 (Roll no. 431).  (All Actions)
05/31/2007 H.R.2129 Feeding America's Families Act of 2007 05/31/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.  (All Actions)
Total: 7871
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2878 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2855 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security benefits and maintain the commitment and the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/22/2017 H.R.2589 To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
05/22/2017 H.R.2585 To reduce risks to the financial system by limiting banks' ability to engage in certain risky activities and limiting conflicts of interest, to reinstate certain Glass-Steagall Act protections that were repealed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/19/2017 H.Res.347 Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
05/19/2017 H.Res.344 Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.
05/19/2017 H.Con.Res.58 Expressing support for a month to be known as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.R.2542 To amend title 40, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of General Services to incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.Res.337 Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.
05/18/2017 H.Res.293 Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
05/18/2017 H.Res.252 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria and supporting the establishment of safe zones in Syria.
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
05/18/2017 H.R.1477 No Taxpayer Funding for the Wall Act
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