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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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May 21, 2024

Unfortunately, union organizers often attempt to rob employees of their right to vote in secret ballots, and of the right to free speech with union organizing agreements.

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May 21, 2024

My legislation to end neutrality agreements, Representative Owens Salt Act to expose workers who are only there to stir up trouble, and Representative Burlison's Workers Choice Act, which promotes the right to work.

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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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May 15, 2024

Does the NIH FOIA Office teach employees how to avoid transparency?

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May 15, 2024

We want to hold people accountable for wrongdoing.

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May 15, 2024

We have some serious concerns. We have fought in this Select Subcommittee, the Oversight Committee on obtaining information.

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May 15, 2024

Is anyone entitled to receive Federal funds?

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May 15, 2024

I believe we have worked constructively on a bipartisan basis.

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May 15, 2024

Does NIH agree with this decision?

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May 14, 2024

I want to thank Ms. Crockett and Mr. Bacon for their bipartisan work on this bill and urge my colleagues to support this important measure to better support the families of those who sacrificed so much in service to our country.

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May 14, 2024

If this is really about readiness, we have major recruiting problems that we can deal with.

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May 14, 2024

Congress has a duty to oversee the Federal Government for inefficiency and waste.

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May 14, 2024

That is why it is important for Congress to accommodate these families who sacrificed so much supporting their loved ones and help ease these transitions.

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May 14, 2024

I would like to thank the Chairman for his support in bringing this critical bill to markup today and look forward to its passage on a bipartisan basis, and I yield back.

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May 14, 2024

You need to understand, and I just want to put this in a big picture perspective for you.

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May 14, 2024

It is time to rein in lax enforcement of our immigration laws, implement integrity in the Federal grant process, and finally secure the southern border.

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May 14, 2024

I am happy to support H.R. 8333, the BIOSECURE Act.

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May 14, 2024

It guaranteed 1,500 people could illegally enter the country every day.

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May 14, 2024

The commitment demonstrated by American military and Foreign Service members who volunteer to serve our country is often accompanied by challenges for their own spouses maintaining gainful employment.

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May 14, 2024

Over a year ago, we passed out the best border security bill that has come out in a generation, but the Senate refuses to take it up.

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May 14, 2024

Congress must ensure that every taxpayer dollar is spent efficiently.

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May 14, 2024

What we do not support is mass illegal migration.

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May 14, 2024

I do not think that is where we want to go.

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May 14, 2024

One of the biggest issues that has led to our recruitment goals not being met is the woke turn our military has taken.

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May 14, 2024

I think that is a false equivalency that we should not assume.

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