Press Releases

Congresswoman Donna Shalala to Lead Hearing on Human Trafficking

Dec 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) announced today that Congressman Alcee Hastings (FL-20), Chairman of the Rules Committee's Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, has invited her to lead a subcommittee hearing on human trafficking Wednesday, December 11^th at 10:30 AM EDT in H-313, the Capitol.

Chairman McGovern Manages Debate on Resolution Providing a Clear Path Forward on the Impeachment Inquiry

Oct 31, 2019 Press Release

"I urge my colleagues to not just think of the political pressures of the moment. These will pass. Please, consider the heavy responsibility you have today to this institution, the Constitution, and to the country"

**Video of his remarks is available here**

Chairman McGovern Opening Statement on Markup of Resolution Providing a Clear Path Forward on the Impeachment Inquiry

Oct 30, 2019 Press Release

**Video of his opening statement is available here**

WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today delivered the following opening statement as the Rules Committee kicked off a mark-up of his resolution providing a clear path forward as the House prepares to begin the public-facing phase of its impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Donald Trump.