McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Democrat · MA · 15 bills sponsored
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
# United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish new trade relations between the United States and Cuba by modifying the long-standing trade embargo that has been in place for decades. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills of this type typically aim to allow American businesses and Cuban entities to conduct commerce, including buying and selling goods and services between the two countries. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact American businesses (particularly those in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism), Cuban businesses and citizens, and potentially American consumers. It could also affect U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations with Cuba and other nations. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7521 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. James P. McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts. *Note: Without access to the bill's full text, this summary is based on the bill's title and typical provisions of similar legislation. For complete details on specific provisions and potential impacts, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
# Summary of HR 7546 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would add wigs to Medicare's coverage of durable medical equipment (DME). Currently, Medicare doesn't pay for wigs even when patients lose their hair due to medical conditions like cancer treatment or alopecia. If passed, the bill would allow Medicare to cover wigs as a medical device for eligible beneficiaries, similar to how it currently covers items like wheelchairs or hearing aids. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries (people 65+ and some younger disabled individuals) who experience hair loss from medical conditions or treatments. It would also impact wig manufacturers and suppliers who could expand their customer base to include Medicare coverage. The bill could reduce out-of-pocket costs for seniors and disabled people dealing with hair loss-related conditions. **Current Status** HR 7546 was introduced by Representative James McGovern (D-Massachusetts) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. No further action has been taken as of the information available.
Governing for the People Act
# Governing for the People Act (HR 7007) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Governing for the People Act is a proposed law currently under review in Congress. However, the specific details about what this bill would accomplish are not available in the information provided. To understand the bill's exact provisions and purpose, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov or similar legislative databases. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** This bill was introduced by Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. At this stage, it has not been passed and may not advance further. **To Learn More:** For detailed information about this bill's specific provisions and intended impacts, visit Congress.gov and search for "HR 7007" to access the full legislative text and any available summaries from Congress's official sources.
Resolution Act.
# Summary of HJRES 143: Resolution Act I don't have enough detailed information about this specific bill to provide an accurate summary. The document provided only shows basic metadata (bill number, sponsor, status) but doesn't include the actual text or legislative details that would explain what the bill proposes to do. To give you a helpful plain-language summary, I would need access to the bill's full text or a detailed summary that describes its specific provisions and intended effects. **What I can tell you:** This is a House Joint Resolution sponsored by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) that's currently in committee (meaning it hasn't advanced to a floor vote yet). If you can provide more details about what the bill actually proposes, I'd be happy to explain it clearly for a general audience.
Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act
# Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act (HR 6877) Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would establish a U.S. government policy focused on human rights concerns in Inner Mongolia (also called Southern Mongolia), an autonomous region in China. If passed, it would likely direct the State Department and other agencies to monitor and report on human rights conditions in the region, potentially including issues related to cultural preservation, religious freedom, and political expression. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect Mongolian people living in Inner Mongolia and could influence U.S.-China relations on human rights matters. It would also direct federal agencies to develop and implement policies related to these concerns. **Current Status:** HR 6877 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA). --- *Note: Specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. For complete details on what actions the bill mandates, you may want to consult Congress.gov or the bill's full text.*
El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
# El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 would establish accountability measures related to U.S. foreign policy toward El Salvador. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically address concerns about human rights, governance, or security practices and propose conditions on U.S. assistance or diplomatic relations based on those concerns. **Who it affects:** The bill would potentially affect El Salvador's government and citizens, as well as U.S. foreign aid allocations and diplomatic engagement with the country. It could also impact Salvadoran immigrants and asylum seekers in the United States if it influences immigration policy. **Current status:** As of now, the bill (HR 6878) is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative James McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts. For detailed information about the specific provisions and requirements in the bill, the full text would need to be reviewed, as this summary is based on limited available information.
HALT Act of 2025
# HALT Act of 2025 Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 6465, so I can't provide an accurate summary of what this bill would actually do. To give you reliable information, I would need to see the bill's text or a detailed description of its provisions. **To find this information, you can:** - Visit Congress.gov and search for "HR 6465" to read the full bill text - Check the bill's summary section, which describes the purpose and key provisions - Look at sponsor statements or committee reports for official explanations If you can share the bill's text or summary with me, I'd be happy to break it down into plain language for a general audience.
Commonsense Legislating Act
# Commonsense Legislating Act (HR 6039) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Commonsense Legislating Act would establish new procedural rules for how Congress operates. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to streamline the legislative process, reduce unnecessary procedural delays, or change how bills are debated and voted on in the House of Representatives. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect Congress itself and how it conducts business. Indirectly, it could impact all Americans by potentially changing the speed and process by which federal laws are made. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full House vote. The lack of detailed subject information in the public record suggests the bill may not have moved significantly through the legislative process, or full details aren't yet available. **Note:** To understand the specific provisions of this bill, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov, as the summary information available is limited.
Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025
# Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 would create federal support and programs to help "grandfamilies"—households where grandparents or other relatives are raising children without the parents present. The bill aims to address housing needs and related challenges for these family structures by providing funding and resources to develop affordable housing options and support services tailored to their situations. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily benefit grandparents and relatives serving as primary caregivers for children, as well as the children in their care. It could also affect housing developers, nonprofits, and local government agencies involved in creating and managing affordable housing programs. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee review and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, meaning the bill's specific provisions and implementation details may still be subject to discussion and revision.
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025
# Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 aims to improve nutrition in school meal programs. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, the bill's title and sponsor suggest it focuses on ensuring students have access to healthier meals during the school day, which supporters argue can improve academic performance and student health outcomes. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect school-aged children who participate in federal school lunch and breakfast programs. It could also impact school districts, cafeteria operations, and food service providers who would need to implement any new nutritional standards or requirements. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (as of the latest information), meaning it hasn't yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative James McGovern (D-MA). For more detailed information about specific provisions—such as what nutritional changes would be required, any funding allocated, or implementation timelines—you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025
# Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require four major federal health insurance programs—Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP (children's health insurance), and federal employee health benefits—to cover medical foods and related equipment and supplies. Medical foods are specially formulated nutritional products prescribed by doctors for people with specific digestive or metabolic disorders who cannot get adequate nutrition from regular food. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly benefit people enrolled in these federal insurance programs who have conditions requiring specialized medical nutrition, such as certain metabolic disorders or digestive diseases. It would also affect insurance program administrators and healthcare providers involved in prescribing and dispensing these products. **Current Status** The bill (HR 5684) was introduced by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
# Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a pilot program that provides home-delivered meals customized to specific medical conditions for eligible individuals. Rather than standard meals, participants would receive food tailored to their dietary needs—for example, low-sodium meals for people with heart disease or diabetic-friendly options for those with diabetes. The pilot program would test whether these specialized meals help improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. **Who It Affects:** The program would primarily serve Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic conditions or recent medical events who struggle to prepare appropriate meals at home. This includes elderly people, disabled individuals, and low-income patients recovering from hospitalization. Healthcare providers and meal delivery services would also be involved in implementing the program. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5439 is in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. The bill was introduced by Representative James McGovern (D-MA) but remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no scheduled action.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes.
# Summary of HJRES 119 **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed constitutional amendment would fundamentally change how federal elections are funded and regulated. It would allow Congress to set limits on how much money individuals and groups can contribute to political campaigns and how much candidates can spend. Notably, it would prohibit corporations from spending money on politics. The bill would also require Congress to create a public financing system—essentially using taxpayer funds to support qualified federal candidates who choose to participate. States would gain the authority to set their own limits on campaign contributions and spending for state and local elections. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This amendment would affect politicians seeking federal office, donors and corporations, taxpayers (who would fund public campaign financing), and voters. Because it's a proposed constitutional amendment, it requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate to pass Congress, then ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law. Currently, the bill (HJRES 119) is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative James McGovern (D-MA), and it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
# Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would direct the federal government to conduct a study of the Deerfield River, which flows through Massachusetts and Vermont, to determine whether it meets the criteria for designation as a "Wild and Scenic River." This is a federal designation that provides special protections for rivers deemed to have outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, or wildlife values. If the study determines the river qualifies, it could eventually lead to formal protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact residents, businesses, and local governments in communities along the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont. It could affect land use, development, and water management in the river corridor. Environmental groups and river recreation advocates would likely support the designation, while some property owners or industries with interests in the area might have concerns about potential restrictions. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 2451) was introduced by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No companion bill has been identified in the Senate at this time.
Responsible Legislating Act
# Responsible Legislating Act (HR 185) Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill makes several changes across different federal areas if passed. It would increase contribution limits for certain retirement accounts (specifically Roth IRAs and similar plans), making it easier for people to save for retirement. The bill also strengthens penalties for human trafficking and sexual coercion crimes that occur near schools, adding up to five additional years in prison for these offenses. Additionally, it directs the Department of Commerce to report on efforts to attract foreign investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, and requires the Federal Maritime Commission to evaluate related maritime issues. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect working Americans with retirement accounts (especially through employer plans), people working in the semiconductor industry and manufacturing sector, and the criminal justice system regarding specific sex offense prosecutions. Various federal agencies would have new reporting or evaluation requirements. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House. The bill addresses a wide range of topics, which is reflected in the many subject areas it touches—from banking and labor to defense and homeland security.