Press Releases

Chairman McGovern Manages Rule Debate for Resolution to Finally Put the U.S. on Record as Fully Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Oct 29, 2019 Press Release

United States will join 31 nations and 49 out of 50 states in recognizing the first genocide of the 20th Century

**Video of his speech is available here**

Chairman McGovern Announces Markup of Resolution Ensuring Transparency and Providing a Clear Path Forward as House Prepares Public Phase of Impeachment Inquiry

Oct 28, 2019 Press Release

McGovern will introduce the resolution tomorrow, which will be marked up in the Rules Committee the following day

Chairman McGovern Condemns Latest Republican Effort to Meddle in Local D.C. Affairs

Oct 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today condemned a bill introduced by Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Mark Meadows (R-NC) that would give the House of Representatives increased ability to meddle in local District of Columbia affairs. H.R. 4445 would double the Congressional review period for legislation passed by the D.C. Council from 30 days to 60 days and expand the fast-track procedures to disapprove such legislation. The bill has been referred to the House Rules Committee, along with the House Oversight and Reform Committee.