Mar 8, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. Williams), my colleague. Commemorating 56th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
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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Mar 2, 2021
Madam Speaker, I urge all Members, on a bipartisan basis, to support this amendment. When reviewing H.R. 1 as introduced this Congress, I noticed it was missing several ethics provisions that were included in the bill last Congress when…
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Speaker, this bill isn't about COVID. It isn't about providing relief to struggling Americans. This massive $1.9 trillion spending bill is about checking boxes with Democrat donors, political allies, and left-wing special interest…
Jan 5, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, H.R. 26, the Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2021. It is vitally important that the Federal Government procure complex design and construction services that remain on…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I am going to spend the next 30 or so minutes discussing some various topics and recognizing a few people in my congressional district for various things. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marganna Stanley of Henderson…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Judge Timothy Stark of Graves County on his upcoming retirement after 16 years of distinguished service as circuit court judge. A lifelong Graves County native, Judge Stark is well-respected in his community…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise to talk about the ongoing investigation within the House Committee on Oversight and Reform among oversight Republicans. The minority--the Republicans--have requested several hearings, but unfortunately, Chairwoman…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring attention to Kentucky's avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 States. However, harmful policies from…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Gary Jones of Muhlenberg County on his extraordinary tenure as the director of the Muhlenberg Alliance for Progress. Gary will be retiring at the end of the month after 8 years of leadership with the Alliance…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jay Matheny for being elected chairman of the Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board. Mr. Matheny will oversee the ongoing construction work for the new terminal for the airport, which he has already…
Dec 7, 2020
Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and honor that I rise to recognize my dear friend, Curtis Hancock, on his retirement from the Farm Credit Council Board of Directors and his many contributions to Kentucky agriculture. Curtis Hancock…
Nov 20, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my dear family friends, Freddie and Inez Bryant of Gamaliel, Kentucky, on their 65th wedding anniversary on November 4. Mr. Speaker, I have known Freddie Bryant my entire life. He worked with and was…
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