Jim McGovern (American politician)
James Patrick McGovern (born November 20, 1959) is an American politician. He is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 1997. He is the senior member of the House Rules Committee. McGovern is the chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China as well as the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Jim McGovern | |
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| Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Cole |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Louise Slaughter |
| Succeeded by | Tom Cole |
| Chair of the House Rules Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Sessions |
| Succeeded by | Tom Cole |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Blute |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1997–2013) 2nd district (2013–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Patrick McGovern November 20, 1959 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Murray (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | American University (BA, MPA) |
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| Website | House website |
The district was numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013. It includes the area from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.
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