Press Releases

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**

Chairman McGovern Opens Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution

Jan 9, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today managed the rule bringing H. Con. Res 83, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran, to the House Floor.