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John James

John James

RRepublicanMI-10 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance91
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone22
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency32
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
11
Bills Sponsored
0
Enacted into Law
2
Passed a Chamber
9
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HRES1321In Committee

Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.

This resolution urges the Nigerian government to make sure that legal cases involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu follow Nigeria's own constitution and international human rights standards. The measure calls for fair legal proceedings that respect both Nigerian law and the country's commitments to protect human rights under international agreements. It has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

2026-05-22
HR8614In Committee

Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026

The legislation would require schools to test their drinking water for lead contamination and fix any problems found, protecting students and staff from exposure to this harmful metal. Schools would need to follow new safety standards and report their testing results, with federal funding potentially available to help pay for necessary repairs and upgrades to water systems.

2026-04-30
HR8140In Committee

Money Where Our Mouths Are Act

This bill would require members of Congress to use the same healthcare system and follow the same laws that apply to ordinary Americans, rather than having access to special congressional benefits. The measure aims to make lawmakers more accountable by having them experience firsthand the healthcare and regulatory requirements they impose on the general public. It affects Congress members and could influence how they write legislation affecting healthcare and other areas where they currently receive different treatment than constituents.

2026-03-27
HR7904In Committee

Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026

The bill would establish protections and standards for military and law enforcement working dogs, likely ensuring they receive proper care, medical treatment, and retirement benefits after their service ends. It affects the Department of Defense, law enforcement agencies, and the dogs themselves—many of which are trained for combat, bomb detection, or other critical security missions. The legislation has been sent to multiple committees to review different aspects, including military policy, legal authority, and veterans' benefits.

2026-03-12
HR3617Passed House

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure the supply of critical energy resources that are essential to the energy security of the United States. A critical energy resource means an energy resource (1) that is essential to the energy sector and energy systems of the United States, and (2) the supply chain of which is vulnerable to disruption. As part of its duties, DOE must conduct ongoing assessments of energy resource criticality, the U.S. supply chain of critical energy resources and its vulnerabilities, the diversity of domestic critical energy resource supply chains, capacity constraints on the domestic production of critical energy resources, federal regulations affecting the domestic production or importation of critical energy resources, how energy security is affected by reliance on imports of critical energy resources, and how adversarial nations seek to exploit critical energy resource markets to undermine investment in the United States. DOE must also facilitate the development of strategies to strengthen critical energy resource supply chains, develop substitutes and alternatives to critical energy resources, and improve technology that reuses and recycles critical energy resources.

2025-05-29
HR6932In Committee

IDEAL Act

The IDEAL Act would provide federal funding and support for education initiatives, though the specific programs or reforms it targets are not clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Appropriations Committee, the bill likely aims to allocate money toward improving schools, student services, or educational opportunities for American students and families. The exact details of how schools would use these funds and which students would benefit would depend on the bill's specific provisions.

2025-12-26
HR3149In Committee

App Store Accountability Act

This bill would require large app stores like Apple's App Store and Google Play to follow new rules about how they treat app developers, such as allowing alternative payment methods and preventing unfair removal of apps. The legislation aims to reduce the control that major tech companies have over which apps can be sold and how much they can charge users, giving smaller developers more flexibility and potentially lowering costs for consumers. The changes would mainly affect app developers, tech companies that operate app stores, and people who download apps on their phones.

2025-05-01
HR6396In Committee

Kid PROOF Act of 2025

The bill aims to protect children's health and safety, likely by establishing new standards or regulations related to products, substances, or practices that could harm kids. The measure has been sent to two congressional committees—one focused on energy and commerce issues and another on education and workforce matters—suggesting it may address multiple areas affecting children, such as consumer products, environmental hazards, or school-related health concerns.

2025-12-03
HR5582In Committee

Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

Healthcare providers would be required to publicly display prices for common medical services and procedures so patients can see costs upfront before receiving care. This would let patients compare prices between different hospitals and clinics, similar to how you can compare prices when shopping for other services. The rule would apply to doctors' offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities across the country.

2025-09-26
HR2444Passed House

Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 This bill requires the Industry and Analysis office of the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce to monitor and respond to disruptions in critical industries and supply chains. Specifically, the office must (1) establish the Supply Chain Resilience Working Group; (2) assess, map, and model critical supply chains; (3) identify high-priority supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries; (4) identify and evaluate the effect of potential supply chain disruptions on market stability; and (5) collaborate with other governmental bodies and key international partners to identify opportunities to reduce supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities. Additionally, the office, in consultation with the working group and specified nongovernmental entities, must make recommendations and implement a strategy to improve the security and resiliency of manufacturing capacity and supply chains for critical industries (including critical industries for emerging technologies). The bill includes various reporting requirements.

2025-03-27
HR1999In Committee

Disclose GIFT Act

This bill would require colleges and universities to publicly disclose gifts and donations they receive from foreign sources, along with details about the donors and how the money is used. The requirement aims to increase transparency about foreign funding flowing into American higher education institutions, allowing students, parents, and the public to see which countries and organizations are financially supporting specific schools and programs.

2025-03-10