James Comer

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Comer stated that the Senate recently added language to a continuing resolution that would put Kentucky hemp farmers out of business and that he would work to add language to the continuing resolution the following week to fix it.

Comer rose in opposition to H.R. 2550, stating that Americans elect a President to direct the executive branch workforce and that President Trump was elected to return Federal employees to their offices, reform the bureaucracy, and restore accountability to the workforce.

Comer addressed the House for 5 minutes to respond to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling him a "stone-cold liar" and presented documents from the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating that Republicans released all 30,000 pages of obtained estate documents while noting that two sitting Democrat Members of Congress had communications with Epstein.

Comer called up H.R. 5214, the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025, pursuant to House Resolution 879 and requested its immediate consideration.

Comer called up H.R. 5107, the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025, to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council.

Comer called up H.R. 5143, the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 707.

Comer called up H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 707.

Comer called up H.R. 4922, the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 707.

Comer called up H.R. 5140 to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age and stated his support for the bill.

Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3095 to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for 66 specified communities.

Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 672 to establish new ZIP Codes for eight communities across the United States.

Comer moved to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 519, which condemns attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025, and calls for unity and rejection of political violence.

Comer announced that the Murray State Racers baseball team, a number four seed from Murray, Kentucky, advanced to the College World Series in Omaha after defeating Ole Miss twice, Georgia Tech once, and Duke twice, and congratulated Coach Skirka and the team for this historic achievement.

Comer called up H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 489.

Comer called up H.R. 884 to prohibit noncitizens from voting in District of Columbia elections and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Comer called up H.R. 2096, the Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act, for immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 489.

Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass S. 160, the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, which amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Department of Defense to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes through October 1, 2035.

Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3490, the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025, which requires the Government Accountability Office to produce a report on esophageal cancer.

Comer addressed the House regarding recovery efforts from devastating floods in Kentucky, thanking first responders and utility crews, urging FEMA to assist affected families, and calling on the Federal Government to reimburse debris removal costs.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.