James P. McGovern
James Patrick McGovern is an American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 2013. A Democrat, he is the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, chaired the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and is the co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. His district, numbered as the 3rd district from 1997 to 2013, stretches from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.
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Background
Born
1959-11-20, Worcester
Education
American University, Worcester Academy
Prior Occupations
politician, political campaign staff, congressional staff
Positions Held
United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Massachusetts
Status
Current member
In office since
1997
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