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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 22, 2020

Many members in Congress, including myself, are pretty adamant about wanting to pull back most if not all of our troops in Afghanistan.

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Jul 14, 2020

We simply cannot allow that to happen.

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Jul 14, 2020

I hope that we can focus on China. There is a huge demand across America to hold China accountable for not just COVID-19, but also the cybersecurity breaches that are at the hands of China.

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Jul 14, 2020

The need for greater leadership, strategic planning, and policy coordination to ensure the security of our Nation in the cyber domain could not be more urgent or important.

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Jun 26, 2020

I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Hice) for his great leadership on this issue. At a time when Speaker Pelosi is keeping Congress largely on the sidelines, it is unfortunate that we are spending precious work time debating blatantly…

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Jun 14, 2020

I believe that it is important for Congress to lead by example.

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Jun 14, 2020

I think it is imperative that we get serious about reopening the economy.

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Jun 9, 2020

There's clearly bipartisan support to support the essential workers that have been mentioned thus far

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May 27, 2020

Employees at food processing facilities are very essential workers.

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May 27, 2020

We have heard untrue claims that the Trump Administration did not act soon enough to prevent coronavirus from entering our country.

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May 27, 2020

The poultry and beef cattle industries are major industries in my congressional district.

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May 15, 2020

Hypocrisy and irresponsibility are alive and well today in this Chamber. At the same time Nancy Pelosi is calling for oversight of the $3 trillion we have already spent, she is bringing up a reckless bill to spend $3 trillion more. Much of…

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Apr 23, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Americans are suffering right now. Hospitals, families, and businesses are figuring out what their next step will be. But, instead of helping American families, Speaker Pelosi wants to set up a new…

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Mar 27, 2020

My message to the American people affected by the crisis is simple: Help is on the way. This is not a perfect bill, and I am concerned about the $2 trillion price tag. But the American people need help, and this response to the present…

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Mar 10, 2020

I cannot think of a more important Committee hearing that would take place in Congress this week than the one we are having now.

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Mar 10, 2020

Hopefully Congress can work with you all in a bipartisan way, we can together and help do everything we can to protect American lives.

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Mar 3, 2020

I can assure you I will do that. I know many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will continue to do that.

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Mar 3, 2020

their biggest concern is the fact that they can't find workers.

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Feb 28, 2020

Few would deny that we are facing a dangerous epidemic of youth vaping. But the bill before us today is not about youth vaping. Instead, this legislation seeks to eliminate consumer choice of flavored tobacco products for law-abiding…

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Feb 27, 2020

Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Kentucky Lake, alongside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other local leaders, to observe progress being made to remove Asian carp from our west Kentucky waterways. Senator McConnell…

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Feb 26, 2020

Kentucky's river industry alone moves around 100 million tons of cargo per year, with a combined value of over $10 billion.

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Feb 26, 2020

These major infrastructure projects are strategic investments in the future of our Nation's infrastructure.

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Feb 26, 2020

I support adjusting the cost share to 25 percent Inland Waterways Trust Fund and 75 percent general funds.

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Feb 26, 2020

I would like to express my support for the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

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Feb 26, 2020

We must still continue to work to eradicate Asian carp and prioritize resources to fight this invasive species.

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