WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James Comer joined fellow members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in writing to the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Congressman Comer Named Top Republican of Two House Subcommittees
WASHINGTON – Congressman Comer has been named the top Republican of two House Subcommittees for the 116th Congress: The Oversight and Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment, and...
Marking the End of the 115th Congress
By: Congressman James Comer, U.S. Representative, 1st District of Kentucky2018 has been packed with important debate, deliberation, and compromises as well as many successes. My Republican...
Supporting Western Kentucky in the Fight against Asian Carp
As your representative in Congress, I am committed to fighting for the issues that matter most to the First District of Kentucky. In recent months, I have seen firsthand the threat posed by Asian...
Congressman Comer calls for end of shutdown and withholds pay
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (KY-01) issued the following statement regarding the federal government shutdown: “I am appalled that Senate Democrats would allow our troops to risk going...
House passes Comer’s legislation to improve the federal workforce
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Comer’s (KY-01) bill, the Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service (EQUALS) Act (H.R. 4182).The EQUALS Act extends the...
My First Year in Congress
On November 14, 2016, I was sworn in as the new representative for Kentucky’s 1st District. That night on the House floor, I said, “It is an honor of a lifetime to join in this great legislative...
House Committee passes Congressman Comer’s legislation to improve the Federal workforce
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to advance legislation introduced by Congressman James Comer (KY-01) known as the Ensuring A Qualified Civil...
Standing with Israel
By: Rep. James Comer (KY-01)During Congress’ annual August recess period, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel with fellow Members of Congress on an educational trip focused on foreign policy...
Congressman Comer votes to sanction America’s adversaries
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to impose new and stronger sanctions on Iran, Russia and North Korea. Congressman Comer released the following...