Jim McGovern
The Public Record
Jim McGovern is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 1997. He has been a strong advocate for issues such as hunger, human rights, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, McGovern has focused on policies aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting social justice. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts to improve access to healthcare for all Americans.
But the Communist Party is also seeking to extend political control beyond its borders.
I also fear that the Communist Party's efforts to control speech around the world will grow more intense.
The abuse of criminal law and police power to target rights advocates, religious believers, and ethnic minority groups also continued unabated.
Stress to the Chinese government that the right to freedom of religion includes, but is not limited to...
The Administration should use existing laws to hold accountable Chinese government officials...
The Hong Kong government limited the freedoms of expression, association, and assembly by banning the pro-independence Hong Kong National Party (HKNP).
Sustain, and where appropriate expand, programs that develop and widely distribute technologies that will assist Chinese human rights advocates.
Ensure that conditions related to religious freedom are taken into account when negotiating any trade agreement...
Congress should strengthen existing sanctions prohibiting the sale of 'crime control and detection' equipment to the Chinese government.
Urge Chinese authorities to recognize the legal status of North Korean women who marry or have children with Chinese citizens.
The Administration should prioritize an end to torture in detention and all forms of arbitrary detention in China.
The Congress should pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.
I think we need to be very clear that the Chinese government is not going to change its behavior.
Give greater public expression, including at the highest levels of the U.S. Government, to the issue of press freedom in China.
Authorities criminally detained Early Rain founder and pastor Wang Yi and placed Wang's wife Jiang Rong under 'residential surveillance at a designated location.'
The Chinese government's restrictions on expression violate Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Under President Xi's tenure, authorities launched a nationwide crackdown on the legal community and rights defenders.
Emphasize in meetings with Chinese and Hong Kong officials that the continued erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy threatens the underpinnings of U.S. policy toward Hong Kong.





