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Chairman McGovern Releases Resolution to Ensure Congress Can Continue its Work During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Chairman McGovern Statement on Presentation to the Democratic Caucus Recommending Implementation of Temporary Remote Voting During this Pandemic
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WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) released this statement on his presentation to the Democratic Caucus today recommending rules changes that would temporarily implement remote voting during the coronavirus pandemic:

Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole Announce Rules Committee Hearing Examining Ways to Reassert Congress’ Constitutional Authority
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Follows decades of Executive Branch encroachment on Congress' constitutional role over matters like national emergencies, foreign policy, rulemaking, government funding and our military's role abroad

Chairman McGovern Calls on Congress to Reclaim its Constitutional Authority over Matters of War and Peace
Chairman McGovern Opens Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today managed the rule bringing H. Con. Res 83, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran, to the House Floor.

Chairman McGovern Manages Rule Debate for Resolution Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
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WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) managed the rule bringing H. Res. 755, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, to the House Floor.

Excerpts from McGovern's speech are included below. Video of his full remarks is available here

Rules Committee Announces Meeting to Consider Resolution Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
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WASHINGTON, DC — Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today announced that the Rules Committee will mark up H. Res. 755, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol. Chairman McGovern released the following statement:

Congresswoman Donna Shalala to Lead Hearing on Human Trafficking
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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 11th 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
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"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
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**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.