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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.
Mr. Speaker, under Speaker Pelosi's leadership, this body has experienced a series of new lows. One of these failures in leadership was encouraging the abdication of our duty as lawmakers amid a national crisis. The majority party upended…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate National Adoption Month along with National Adoption Day on November 21. This recognition aims to increase awareness for the 122,000 foster children in America awaiting adoption, and to celebrate the…
Mr. Speaker, as the Congressman for Kentucky's First Congressional District, I am proud to represent 35 counties and numerous communities with their own unique identities. A very special county and city in my district are celebrating their…
Mr. Speaker, today, Jim Jordan, the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, and myself are sending a letter to Chairman Nadler and Chairwoman Maloney, the chairs of our respective committees, requesting a hearing on the election…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayfield Fire Department Chief Jeremy Creason for recently being named the Kentucky League of Cities 2020 City Employee of the Year. Mr. Creason joined the Mayfield Fire Department in Graves County in…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on the importance of ensuring that the Supreme Court, the highest court in our land, is armed with Justices who will respect our government's guiding light, the Constitution. There is a reason that my…
Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Richard Dicken from my hometown of Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Richard retired from TVA, where he was a well-respected engineer. To demonstrate both his work ethic and his entrepreneurial spirit, Richard began…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, the late Trevor Gosser from Russell County, Kentucky, who tragically passed away last month. I first met Trevor on Gosser Ridge in Russell County when I was out campaigning with farmers. I…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the remarkable life led by Mr. Cullan Brown from Eddyville, Kentucky. Mr. Brown was a student athlete at the University of Kentucky where he excelled on the golf course. He passed away in…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the support neighborhood pet stores provide for our local communities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have been slammed economically, but these dire circumstances have provided us with…
Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School in Sacramento, Kentucky, for receiving the distinction of a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The award is based on a…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Roger Holloway of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a veteran and one of the last Buffalo Soldiers alive, who is on a mission to keep their legacy front and center. Mr. Holloway enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950…
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