Unfortunately, the majority of our waterways infrastructure is over 50 years old, and we are beginning to pay the price.
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.
This week is Public Schools Week, and I rise today to recognize our public schools in Kentucky for the critical work they do to educate Kentucky's students. Public schools are essential to the growth and development of future generations…
Freedom from government coercion is a right afforded to every American no matter their sexual orientation or gender preference.
February is Career and Technical Education Month, and I rise today to bring attention to the importance of technical skills to our economy and our education system. Teaching our students the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy…
Near the end of last week, I had the privilege of being back home in Kentucky and, as I try to do often, visit with constituents and see some of the exciting programs underway in the First Congressional District. While stopping in the city…
Thankfully, this Democratic dream will meet a rude awakening in the Senate, where it will not see the light of day, and President Trump has signaled he would veto. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I have heard from business owners throughout my district about the investments they are making in their businesses and hardworking employees thanks to the strong economy ushered in by…
I support the coal industry. And I think that, if you look at the coal industry, much like other essential industries in America...
84 percent of the adults in my congressional district get on Facebook at least once a day.
My Democrat colleagues want to talk about protecting workers' rights while they simultaneously push radical legislation that will undermine the rights of workers.
This radical legislation would penalize entrepreneurships by creating an expansive, one-size-fits-all definition of an employee.
H.R. 2474, the PRO Act, which we expect will be on the House floor for a vote tomorrow, is written to bail out the failing labor union business model that is being widely rejected by American workers.
Simply put, online platforms and other emerging technologies have given American workers more control, flexibility, and opportunity in the workplace than they have previously had.
I believe that what we should be talking about is trying to come up with bridge programs to get people from welfare to the work force.
I think most people in this body know that I am a farmer by trade, and I represent a southern Kentucky district that is one of the biggest agricultural districts in America. I am very pleased today to give an update on the accomplishments…
I think we all know by now the FBI doctored an email to get a FISA warrant in order to spy on the Trump campaign and that's what I want to address.
As of today, it has been 4 weeks since House Democrats voted, in a historically partisan manner, to impeach President Donald Trump. In voting to silence the will of 63 million Americans, they made clear that they were not here to work for…
I think there is bipartisan concern here today for facial recognition technology as we move forward.
The president represents the majority of working taxpaying Americans who simply want to know how many citizens reside in the United States who are not legal American citizens.
Ever since President Trump struck a new, pro-American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico over a year ago, he has worked tirelessly with Members of both parties to get to the point of passing the USMCA through Congress. Make no mistake…
Since the beginning of this impeachment inquiry, it has been extremely troubling to see the partisan, divisive way in which Democrats have carried out this entire process. I guess we shouldn't be surprised, though. They promised they would…
I, too, want to congratulate you on your new position as chairperson of this committee.
The first school of thought has been elaborated by my colleagues on the left: more government solutions, government mandates, increase the minimum wage.





