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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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Jul 28, 2021

No wonder the Democrats on this committee received an 'F'--an 'F'--in congressional oversight by the Lugar Center.

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Jul 28, 2021

Instead of conducting real oversight, Democrats are holding a hearing to celebrate their theatrical exit of over 50 Texas Democrat legislators.

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Jul 28, 2021

I hope our committee will see the light in this partisan charade and start conducting real oversight.

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Jul 26, 2021

I want to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 272, the Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act. This bill is a timely and important reform to ensure Congress and the public…

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Jul 20, 2021

I would love to have situations where in the House, when we look at legislation, we sit down and try to work together in a bipartisan way.

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Jul 20, 2021

This is unacceptable--unacceptable treatment for those that served our country and a worthy hearing topic for this committee.

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Jul 20, 2021

The Biden Administration's out-of-control spending is causing inflation to skyrocket.

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Jul 20, 2021

It is no wonder the Lugar Center recently gave Democrats on this committee an F in congressional oversight of the Biden Administration.

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Jul 20, 2021

I see very little they are doing to change that.

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Jul 20, 2021

I certainly support the opportunity zones. I think that is the key to trying to help lift people out of poverty in economically challenged areas.

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Jul 20, 2021

We have to ensure that we have policy, whether that be led by President Biden or John Kerry.

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Jul 19, 2021

For 141 years, on the first Saturday in August, people from all over Kentucky make their way to the small community of Fancy Farm in far Western Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm picnic, hosted by St. Jerome Catholic Church in Graves…

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Jul 19, 2021

I thank the gentleman from California for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great Kentucky Statesman and a true friend. This past weekend, Kentucky lost one of its best. My dear friend, and the former majority leader of…

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Jul 7, 2021

On July 8, 2021, President Biden said a Taliban takeover was not inevitable. At that point that was not true.

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Jun 29, 2021

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

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Jun 29, 2021

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 6, line 16. Page 9, strike line 3 and all…

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Jun 29, 2021

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. {time} 1745…

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Jun 29, 2021

This amendment strips out the three provisions of this legislation that do not have bipartisan support in order for the IG Independence and Empowerment Act to move forward with the full support of the U.S. House. Both sides of the aisle…

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Jun 23, 2021

the taxpayers are sick and tired of giving more benefits and more perks to Federal employees because they have to pay for those benefits and perks.

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Jun 23, 2021

Our Nation is facing many crises due to President Biden's disastrous policies.

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Jun 23, 2021

We need to focus on uniting people, not dividing people.

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Jun 23, 2021

The biggest problem in America right now is workers can't find employees.

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Jun 23, 2021

Did you receive any indication that any political union influenced the release or content of any published Federal guidance on school reopening?

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Jun 23, 2021

We must lead by example and get back to normal operations, just like most Americans are expected to do.

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Jun 23, 2021

Our economy isn't anywhere near its potential because of the policies of the Biden administration.

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