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Representative James P. 'Jim' McGovern (MA)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 3
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lisa
2 Children: Patrick, Molly.
Birth Date: 11/20/1959
Birthplace: Worcester, MA
Home City: Worcester, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Education:
MPA, Public Administration, American University, 1984
BA, History, American University, 1981.

Professional Experience:
Senior Aide/Press Secretary/Legislative Staff, United States Representative Joseph Moakley, 1982-1996
Massachusetts Campaign Manager, Senator George McGovern, 1984
Aide, Senator George McGovern, 1981-1983
Intern, Office of Senator George McGovern, 1977-1980.

Political Experience:
Representative/Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Massachusetts District 3, 1994
State Campaign Manager, George McGovern for President, 1984.


Organizations:
Board Member, Jesuit International Volunteers, 1995-present
Volunteer, Mount Carmel House, 1985-1995.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, House Hunger Caucus
Chair, Human Rights Caucus
Vice-Chair, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Equality Caucus
National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Northeast Agricultural Caucus
Out of Iraq Caucus
Progressive Caucus.

Committees:
Budget, Member
Rules, Member
Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House, Chair




Photo for Representative James P. 'Jim' McGovern (MA)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/mcgovern
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
https://writerep.house.gov/wri ...

Washington, D.C. Address
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759
District Address
255 Main Street
Room 104
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508-460-9292
Fax: 508-460-6869
District Address
34 Mechanic Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-831-7356
Fax: 508-754-0982
District Address
8 North Main Street, Suite 200
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: 508-431-8025
Fax: 508-431-8017
District Address
371 South Main Street, Suite 102
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 508-677-0140
Fax: 508-677-0992
Key Staff Address
Michael Mershon
Press Secretary
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759
Key Staff Address
Christopher Philbin
Chief of Staff
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759
Key Staff Address
Daniel Holt
Scheduler
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759





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