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 byTom Cole
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019
Preceded byLouise Slaughter
Succeeded byTom Cole
Chair of the House Rules Committee
In office
January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byPete Sessions
Succeeded byTom Cole
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts
Assumed office
January 3, 1997
Preceded byPeter Blute
Constituency3rd district (1997–2013)
2nd district (2013–present)
Personal details
Born
James Patrick McGovern

(1959-11-20) November 20, 1959 (age 64)
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Lisa Murray (m. 1989)
Children2
EducationAmerican University (BA, MPA)
Signature
WebsiteHouse website

The district was numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013. It includes the area from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.