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James Comer

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James Richardson Comer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2016. A member of the Republican Party, Comer has focused on issues such as agriculture, economic development, and government accountability during his tenure. He previously served as the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture from 2012 to 2016, where he worked on various initiatives to support farmers and promote the state's agricultural products.

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August 6, 2026

secure the border and deport the criminal illegals.

James Comer

Aug 6, 2026

But it looks really good right now, especially at the prospect of having a pretty united Republican ticket, and that’s something that’s very important because the Democrats have had a lot greater success in the governor’s race than the…

kentuckylantern.com
May 29, 2026

The government has failed the survivors. There’s no question about that, and that dates back five presidential administrations.

kentuckylantern.com
Apr 30, 2026

I rise to celebrate the biggest high school sports achievement in the history of Cumberland County, Kentucky. Congratulations to the Cumberland County Lady Panther softball team on their recent victory in the 2026 All A Classic State…

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Mar 26, 2026

I rise to give an update on the work that the House Oversight Committee has been doing recently. I want to remind everyone that our mission on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee is to identify waste, fraud, abuse, and…

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Mar 26, 2026

I rise to recognize my good friend and First Congressional District of Kentucky resident, Dave Baker, upon his retirement from the University of Kentucky Sports Network after 37 years. Dave "Buzz" Baker began his career at WKYT in…

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Feb 3, 2026

I rise today to honor all the brave first responder men and women who braved the dangerous terrain and frigid temperatures to help provide food and shelter, as well as to restore power and water to my constituents in Monroe and Allen…

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Jan 13, 2026

I rise to address an issue very near and dear to my heart--industrial hemp. As Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture, I led the charge to make Kentucky the very first State to legally grow hemp. Fast forward to today, hemp is a major crop…

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Dec 11, 2025

Mr. Speaker, she mentioned healthcare, and the healthcare system that she is talking about that she says has failed is ObamaCare, what they voted for and they created. I just find it ironic. I hope every taxpayer in America who gets up in…

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Dec 11, 2025

Mr. Speaker, the President has been fighting back against the deals that public sector unions have negotiated for themselves at the expense of the American taxpayer by invoking an existing legal authority. H.R. 2550 directly threatens that…

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Dec 11, 2025

that was a long minute for the leader of the Democratic Party to advocate for more work-from-home policies for our Federal employees. I think the American people have spoken loud and clear. They support our Federal employees, like the…

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Nov 29, 2025

I applaud President Trump for deeming President Biden’s autopen actions NULL AND VOID.

theguardian.com
Nov 21, 2025

The committee looks forward to confirming their appearance and remains committed to delivering transparency and accountability for the survivors of Epstein’s heinous crimes and for the American people.

usatoday.com
Nov 20, 2025

I have taken to the floor today to respond to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling me a ``stone-cold liar'' during a press conference defending the recent discovery of Democrats' communication with convicted sex offender Jeffrey…

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Nov 19, 2025

just to respond to our new colleague here who hasn't worked in Congress very long, this bill passed constitutional muster with the House Legislative Counsel, CRS, and various outside stakeholders. None of our Democrat colleagues brought up…

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Nov 19, 2025

I support the CLEAN DC Act, which repeals the majority of D.C.'s so-called Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act of 2022. By repealing this antipolice law, we will make our Nation's Capital safer. We will also restore the integrity…

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Nov 18, 2025

as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, I have always believed that sunshine is the best disinfectant. For years, the American people have demanded transparency about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's horrific crimes and about…

govinfo.gov
Nov 18, 2025

the files also show that a House Democrat colluded with Epstein during the 2019 Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with a discredited witness with a vendetta against President Trump. Unsurprisingly, Democrats have been…

govinfo.gov
Nov 15, 2025

The American people want to know what went on at Epstein island ... we know that Bill Clinton went there many times.

usatoday.com
Nov 12, 2025

I've been very public about that. And again, I subpoenaed [Attorney General] Pam Bondi for the documents, and I subpoenaed the estate.

abcnews.go.com
Oct 29, 2025

All those pardons from Fauci to the Biden family to Adam Schiff, the J6 committee, every one of those pardons signed with an autopen with no evidence of Joe Biden was involved, I think every one can be declared null & void by the DOJ & our…

msnbc.com
Oct 28, 2025

The Biden Autopen Presidency will go down as one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history.

msnbc.com
Sep 19, 2025

They were batting around so many questions about Trump. The members were talking over each other. It was all about Trump.

cnn.com
Sep 19, 2025

Alex Acosta cooperated with our questions today and provided information that will help advance our investigation into the federal government’s handling of the Epstein and Maxwell cases.

cnn.com

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