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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, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 890, the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act, or the GOOD Act. Regulatory guidance includes agency statements that, while not intended to have the force and effect of law, establish agency policies on…

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Jul 21, 2024

It is my firm belief, Director Cheatle, that you should resign.

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Jul 9, 2024

The problem that we have with the EPA, on our side of the aisle, and the problem that many industries in America have with the EPA is we believe the EPA has overstepped its bounds.

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Jul 9, 2024

I have always voted to certify elections. I just want to state that for the record.

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Jul 9, 2024

Not only did President Biden have a disastrous debate performance, but his entire Presidency has also been disastrous for the American people.

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Jul 9, 2024

And the No. 1 issue in this election--I think prior to the debate, the No. 1 issue in this election is inflation.

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Jul 9, 2024

Why is EPA pushing a costly rule that will reduce the amount of additional power generation when more power generation needs to be brought online?

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Jul 9, 2024

We fear that maybe the heart--your heart is in the right place on a lot of things, but you do not take into consideration the costs.

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Jul 9, 2024

Estimates have shown that the compliance costs associated with this rule would be upwards of $10 billion.

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Jul 9, 2024

But the Supreme Court then in this amazing power grab irrigated to itself the power to determine whether or not an ambiguous or silent statute should be interpreted this way or that.

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Jul 8, 2024

I am very honored to represent more miles of recreational lakes and marinas than any Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. My wife and I and our family just came back from a great weekend vacation, a weekend getaway at Dale Hollow…

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Jun 26, 2024

We do not want PLAs mandated. This industry needs fair and open competition.

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Jun 26, 2024

Even the Boston Globe Editorial Board last month wrote that, 'Although they do not say so explicitly, PLAs, in effect, limit public work only to firms whose workers belong to trade unions.'

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Jun 12, 2024

I appreciate the gentleman from Ohio for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the resolution. This is not a complicated matter. The Oversight and Judiciary Committees issued duly authorized legal subpoenas to Attorney General…

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Jun 11, 2024

President Biden's Department of Justice appears to be taking every step to insulate him from the consequences, whether it's hiding these audio recordings or attempting to give Hunter Biden a sweetheart plea deal to shield Joe Biden from…

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Jun 10, 2024

Until the Department of Justice investigates everyone involved in the Bidens' corrupt influence peddling schemes, it will be clear department officials continue to cover for the big guy, Joe Biden.

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May 22, 2024

You said coal is shutting down because of economics. It is shutting down because of the economics created by the Biden Administration, and even further back than that, the Obama-Biden Administration.

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May 22, 2024

I strongly encourage this Administration not to saddle the industry with excessive and burdensome rules and regulations that are only increasing the cost to consumers, which is fueling inflation in America.

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May 22, 2024

President Biden and the Secretary should not be prioritizing foreign energy over American energy.

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May 22, 2024

I urge you to move quickly on this analysis so that we can ensure that the upcoming appropriations bill allows the Department to move forward with the best option to support cleanup efforts, which is our goal there in Paducah.

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May 22, 2024

I strongly encourage the Department to work closely with the community to ensure that reindustrialization continues in parallel with the cleanup efforts.

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May 21, 2024

Republicans have actual legislative solutions.

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May 21, 2024

Secret ballot elections and free speech are the backbone of our political process, and the political process of any nation that could call itself a democracy.

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May 21, 2024

At the very least, Congress should pass a National Right to Work Act, and guarantee that every worker at least has the freedom, not to be forced to pay dues to a union to keep their jobs.

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