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Earlier this week, Congressman James Comer was elected the Republican Leader of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which is the primary investigative committee in the U.S. House. See what the media and others have to say:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following leaders like Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, Trey Gowdy and Jason Chaffetz, Congressman James Comer of Kentucky has been named the Republican Leader of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, the primary investigative committee in Congress.
TOMPKINSVILLE, KY. – Congressman James Comer is proud to announce Kaylee Hoskins of Monroe County as the winner of the 1st District’s 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Hoskins, a student at Monroe County High School, won first place for her portrait titled ‘Coal Miner.’ Her artwork will hang in the U.S.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Comer has remained in constant touch with constituents, including through local and national media outlets. He has appeared on FOX News to highlight the need for Governor Beshear to reopen Kentucky at a quicker pace, while also advocating for congressional action to help get Americans back to work.
WASHINGTON, DC. – Congressman James Comer recently led a letter to House and Senate leadership outlining concerns with proposals to extend the $600 supplemental unemployment insurance (UI) provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Congressman Comer has continued to remain active and accessible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including supporting local businesses as our economy begins to reopen and communicating with constituents through a variety of media outlets.
While Congress has rightfully provided relief for families and businesses affected by a government-induced economic shutdown, now is the time to focus on reopening the economy and getting back to a normal way of life. Our nation has been crippled by this economic downturn; it’s time get serious about reversing the damage set in motion by the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman James Comer (KY-1) joined Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends First to discuss the need for Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back to work as well as the latest evidence of abuse of power at the FBI.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James Comer (KY-1) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to Nancy Pelosi's radical $3 trillion spending measure, much of which has nothing to do with COVID-19.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Comer continues to communicate with constituents through television, radio and newspaper outlets.
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Congressman James Comer will be joining local officials to visit a Metcalfe County factory Tuesday.
According to a release, he'll be touring American Shield Apparel's factory, where the new operation is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing gowns for area hospitals and nursing homes.
Kentucky Congressman James Comer says it is time to reopen the state to help prevent the loss of business to surrounding states.
During a News Edge conversation Congressman Comer, who represents the first congressional district, said he has been frustrated by the slow pace of the state’s reopening.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) just announced this year’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Designations, a designation that allows for additional federal resources to be deployed to counties across the U.S. that are on the front lines of fighting the war on illicit drugs.
Roughly 80% of recipients of expanded federal unemployment insurance would get more money from the benefits than they could expect to earn from a job if the emergency program is extended another six months, Congress’ official budget scorekeeper said Thursday.
When Congress increased unemployment benefits at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was an emergency step to shore up the finances of people whose income had evaporated overnight. Record job loss demanded action to replace wages workers lost through no fault of their own. But now unintended consequences of supplemental unemployment payments are stifling economic recovery.
While Congress has rightfully provided relief for families and businesses affected by a government-induced economic shutdown, now is the time to focus on reopening the economy and getting back to a normal way of life. Our nation has been crippled by this economic downturn; it’s time get serious about reversing the damage set in motion by the COVID-19 pandemic.
First District Congressman James Comer spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives Friday in opposition of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or HEROES Act includes another round of direct payments of $1,200, expands unemployment assistance, emergency grants for small businesses, and mon
The House of Representatives has been out of regular operation for about six weeks, and Washington County’s representatives say it’s time to get back to Washington.
TOMPKINSVILLE - Based on his conservative voting record during the 116th Congress, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has awarded Congressman James Comer with their “Award for Conservative Excellence.”