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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, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Brian Lacefield, who was recently confirmed by President Trump as Kentucky's new Farm Service Agency director. I am thrilled to recognize such a prolific member of the agriculture community as…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Janet Johnson for being named Educator of the Year by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Janet Johnson has worked tirelessly for the citizens of Allen County as an…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Mr. Jim Brien of Mayfield in Kentucky's First Congressional District, who passed away on Friday, October 6. Jim's decades of service established him as a titan within the western Kentucky legal…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hope That Binds, an organization based out of Carlisle County, Kentucky, that aids in domestic and international adoption services. The organization was recently recognized as a 2017 Angels in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about an issue that my constituents in the First District of Kentucky are following closely: the escalating threat from North Korea. The world has watched as the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un, has…
Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of August, I was able to join the majority leader and a number of my fellow freshmen on an 8-day trip to Israel. I would like to thank Leader McCarthy for organizing this informative and memorable visit, which…
Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Arrington for shining the spotlight on rural America today. I am proud to be a product of rural America. The great thing about growing up in rural America is you learn values, you learn morals, and you…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce for their designation as the 2017 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This national honor was awarded at the ACCE National…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about a spectacular event that will take place in Hopkinsville, Kentucky this coming August. A solar eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017, the first to traverse coast to coast in the United States in…
I rise today to pay tribute to my friend, neighbor, mentor, and former Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, J. Robert Miller. Robert passed away last night at the age of 97. J. Robert Miller was a legend in agriculture, agriculture…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miss Molly Matney, an outstanding resident of Metcalfe County in the First Congressional District of Kentucky. Ms. Matney was crowned Miss Kentucky 2017 on July 1. She is an agriculture major at…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to applaud President Trump's selection of Ms. Kelly Craft as the next U.S. Ambassador to Canada. Canada is the number one export market for my home State of Kentucky. Agriculture is the major industry in my…
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