Press Releases

Chairman McGovern Statement on Presentation to the Democratic Caucus Recommending Implementation of Temporary Remote Voting During this Pandemic

Apr 16, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) released this statement on his presentation to the Democratic Caucus today recommending rules changes that would temporarily implement remote voting during the coronavirus pandemic:

Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole Announce Rules Committee Hearing Examining Ways to Reassert Congress’ Constitutional Authority

Feb 25, 2020 Press Release

Follows decades of Executive Branch encroachment on Congress' constitutional role over matters like national emergencies, foreign policy, rulemaking, government funding and our military's role abroad

Chairman McGovern Calls on Congress to Reclaim its Constitutional Authority over Matters of War and Peace

Jan 28, 2020 Press Release

**Video of his remarks is available here**