119th Congress
James Comer
Representative, KY-1, Kentucky
Party
- Republican
- Born
- August 19, 1972 (age 54)
- In Congress
- House since 2016
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 3%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-3115
- Website
- comer.house.gov
Committees
- Education and Workforce
- Oversight and Government Reform Chair
Who Is James Comer?
James Comer is a Republican representative from KY-1 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2016. Born August 19, 1972, Comer is 54. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Comer voted on 300 and missed 10. Comer voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Comer sponsored 12 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How James Comer Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- NayDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills James Comer Sponsored
- Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (H.Res. 1543, Out of Committee)
- Survivor’s Voice Protection Act (H.R. 10389, In Committee)
- To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. (H.R. 1276, Became Law)
- D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act (H.R. 9720, In Committee)
- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464, Passed the House)
- Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (H.R. 8463, Out of Committee)
- MARINA Act (H.R. 7248, In Committee)
- Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 (H.R. 1295, Out of Committee)
- Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366, Out of Committee)
- GOOD Act (H.R. 1515, In Committee)
- Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. (H.Res. 82, Introduced)
- SHOW UP Act of 2025 (H.R. 473, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Comer spoke on the floor 44 times on 24 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 378 wordsBillion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
Congress cannot sit on the sidelines while government projects continue to soar above the cost projections and run behind schedule.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 29 wordsRecommending That the House of Representatives Find Leon D. Black in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply With Subpoenas Duly Issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
I call up the resolution printed in House Report 119-831, regarding proceedings against Leon D. Black, and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 332 wordsColonel Edward Shames Post Office Building
I rise in support of this bill, which would rename a post office in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for Colonel Edward Shames.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 310 wordsTuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office
I rise in support of this bill which would rename a post office in Tuskegee, Alabama, for the Tuskegee Airmen.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 161 wordsGil Whitney Post Office Building
I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 16, 2026, 107 wordsFrancis C. Flaherty Post Office Building
I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 583 wordsRecognizing Cheyenne Peterson
I rise today to recognize an outstanding young Kentuckian from the First Congressional District, Cheyenne Peterson of Pembroke, an 11th grade student whose artwork was selected as a winner in the America 250 Student Art Contest.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 547 wordsFraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Pursuant to House Resolution 1345, I call up the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 1,059 wordsStopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Pursuant to House Resolution 1345, I call up the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 10, 2026, 20 wordsHour of Meeting on TomorrowThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act (House, June 8, 2026)
- Honoring Fred Nesler (House, May 15, 2026)
- Congratulating Lady Panther Softball Team (House, April 30, 2026)
- Recognizing Dave Baker (House, March 26, 2026)
- Honoring Brave First Responders in Kentucky (House, February 3, 2026)
- Industrial Hemp in Kentucky (House, January 13, 2026)
- Protect America's Workforce Act (House, December 11, 2025)
- Honoring Gene Dodaro (House, December 10, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2550 to Nullify the Executive Order Relating to Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for Other Purposes (House, December 10, 2025)
- Removing Restrictions From a Parcel of Land in Paducah, Kentucky (House, December 9, 2025)
- Irrefutable Evidence (House, November 20, 2025)
- District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 (House, November 19, 2025)
- Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025 (House, November 19, 2025)
- Epstein Files Transparency Act (House, November 18, 2025)
- Recognizing Mayor Kevin Cotton (House, November 18, 2025)
- District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act (House, September 17, 2025)
- District of Columbia Policing Protection Act (House, September 17, 2025)
- DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act (House, September 16, 2025)
- Lowering Age at Which a Minor May Be Tried as Adult for Certain Criminal Offenses in District of Columbia (House, September 16, 2025)
- Establishing New Zip Codes (House, July 21, 2025)
- Single, Unique Zip Codes for Certain Communities (House, July 21, 2025)
- Condemning the Attacks on Minnesota Lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and Calling for Unity and the Rejection of Political Violence in Minnesota and Across the United States (House, June 24, 2025)
- To Proclaim America's College (House, June 11, 2025)
- District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025 (House, June 11, 2025)
- Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act (House, June 10, 2025)
- Prohibiting Voting by Noncitizens in District of Columbia Elections (House, June 10, 2025)
- Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 (House, June 3, 2025)
- Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 (House, June 3, 2025)
- Recovering From North Carolina Floods (House, May 6, 2025)
- Draining the Swamp in Order to Put America First (House, March 3, 2025)
- Guidance Out of Darkness Act (House, March 3, 2025)
- Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025 (House, March 3, 2025)
- Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act (House, March 3, 2025)
- Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025 (House, March 3, 2025)
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Questions About James Comer
Is James Comer still in Congress?
Yes. James Comer is serving as representative from KY-1 in the 119th Congress.
What party is James Comer?
James Comer is a Republican.
When is James Comer up for reelection?
Comer's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is James Comer?
James Comer was born August 19, 1972 and is 54.
How often does James Comer vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Comer voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.
What committees is James Comer on?
House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Chair).