GovAct


The Governors Action Alliance is an nonpartisan nonprofit organization intended to develop and distribute progressive policy among governors of U.S. states and territories. It was founded in 2024 by Julia Spiegel, a lawyer who served as legal counsel to California Governor Gavin Newsom during the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson [Women's Health Organization] decision. The organization operates alliances to distribute and assist in policy development among governors and state executives.

Initiatives

Reproductive Freedom Alliance

The Reproductive Freedom Alliance was formed on February 21, 2023.

Governors Safeguarding Democracy

Following the 2024 [United States presidential election|election] of Donald Trump to a second term as president, the Governors Safeguarding Democracy was formed on November 13, 2024. Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are the founding co-chairs.

Governors Public Health Alliance

The Governors Public Health Alliance was formed on October 15, 2025.