WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer recently spoke before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in favor of an increased federal investment in Kentucky’s waterways...
Skills-Based Education Essential to Workforce Development
I try to dedicate as much time as I can to traveling throughout the 1st Congressional District and seeing the exciting programs and opportunities underway, especially relating to workforce...
CONGRESSMAN COMER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF UNITED STATES-MEXICO-CANADA TRADE AGREEMENT; SPEAKS IN SUPPORT ON HOUSE FLOOR
Trade Deal to Provide Boost to Farmers, Workers, ManufacturersView Remarks HereWASHINGTON D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)...
CONGRESSMAN COMER PRAISES NEW USDA RULE AIMED AT INCENTIVIZING WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a final rule that promotes increased economic opportunity for Americans through the Supplemental Nutrition...
From State Ag Departments to Congress: Our Farmers Need the USMCA
By: U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), James Comer (KY-01), and John Rose (TN-06)As former heads of our states’ agriculture departments, we understand the significance an updated trade...
Bringing Bluegrass Values back to Washington
By: Congressman James Comer, U.S. Representative, 1st District of KentuckyThe House of Representatives is back in session following a productive district work period. Throughout the month of August,...
Kicking Off Spring with District Travel
By: Congressman James Comer, U.S. Representative, 1st District of KentuckyThis April, I spent the two-week district work period in several counties throughout the 1st District. We’re off to a busy...
Congressman Comer and Senator McConnell Introduce Legislation to Designate I-69 Spur in Muhlenberg and Ohio Counties
Today Congressman Comer and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced companion legislation to begin the process of designating a section of the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway in...
Congressman Comer Testifies on Funding to Combat Asian Carp
WASHINGTON – Congressman Comer testified today during Member Day at the House Appropriation Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. Member Days allow for...
The Empty Promises of the Green New Deal
By: Congressman James Comer, U.S. Representative, 1st District of KentuckyEnergy and infrastructure policy debate has taken center stage across the country. As the new Ranking Member of the...