James A. Gallagher (January 16, 1869 – December 8, 1957) was an American banker, businessman, and Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

[3][4] Gallagher was elected to Congress as a Republican in November of 1942, defeating three-term Democratic incumbent Leon Sacks.

In 1944, he lost his re-election bid to Democrat William A. Barrett, who rode to victory on the coattails of the very popular Franklin D. Roosevelt.

[9][10][11] Gallagher also supported strengthening the U.S. military during the opening stages of the Cold War and reducing inflation.

[15][16] Gallagher cast 182 total votes duering his congressional career, 89 in his first term and 93 in his second.