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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
18
Total Statements
5
Floor Speeches
13
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 10Defense: 8Taxes: 8Trade: 8Infrastructure: 5Foreign Policy: 5Housing: 4Healthcare: 4Immigration: 4Veterans: 4China: 3Technology: 2Crime & Justice: 2Agriculture: 1Gun Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 12Bipartisan: 4Urgent: 2

Statements (18)

Floor Speech2026-05-21TaxesTradeLaborHR1329HR1041
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3707-H3710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-05-20DefenseTrade
John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge

John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge Rep. John James (MI-10) today issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature approved funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base: “From the day I was sworn in, I understood what Selfridge means to Macomb County, Michigan, and our…

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Press Release2026-05-15BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseS56
U.S. House approves Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mission

U.S. House approves Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mission The eagles have not landed yet, but they are on approach. The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved $162 million requested by Rep. John James for Selfridge Air National Guard…

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Press Release2026-05-01Foreign PolicyChinaAgriculture
John James votes to strip pesticide liability shield out of farm bill

John James votes to strip pesticide liability shield out of farm bill Congressman John James (R-Shelby Township, MI-10) issued the following statement after voting for the farm bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday: “This is the biggest win for clean food that we’ve had…

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Press Release2026-04-28UrgentTaxesInfrastructureHR1137S10
John James co-sponsors legislation to kill the vehicle "kill switch" mandate

John James co-sponsors legislation to kill the vehicle "kill switch" mandate WASHINGTON – Congressman John James on Monday co-sponsored legislation to repeal the Biden-era vehicle “kill switch” mandate set to take effect next year. The mandate, which was tucked in a provision of the 2021…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22HousingInfrastructureHR4690
RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3062-H3064] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-04-22ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
House Appropriations Committee Approves Rep. John James Request For Selfridge Runway Funds

House Appropriations Committee Approves Rep. John James Request For Selfridge Runway Funds WASHINGTON, D.C. –The U.S. House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved $162 million to improve and extend the runway at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The funds are needed to prepare for the new…

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Press Release2026-04-15ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
John James Urges Timely Funding to Prepare Selfridge for Next-Generation Air Missions

John James Urges Timely Funding to Prepare Selfridge for Next-Generation Air Missions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James urged the House Armed Services Committee to include funding in the FY27 Military Construction appropriations bill for critical modernization efforts at Selfridge…

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Press Release2026-03-13ImmigrationEnvironmentDefense
Protecting America’s Working Dogs (PAW) Act Reintroduced to Congress

Protecting America’s Working Dogs (PAW) Act Reintroduced to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on National K-9 Veterans Day, Representative John James (MI-10) announced the reintroduction of the Protecting America’s Working Dogs (PAW) Act. Rep. James had previously introduced the PAW Act in the 118…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-05Foreign PolicyTechnology
James’ App Store Accountability Act Passes Committee

James’ App Store Accountability Act Passes Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James’ (MI-10) App Store Accountability Act advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, marking another step forward in holding Big Tech accountable and protecting children online. Rep.…

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Press Release2026-02-11BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR3617
John James’ Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act Passes House

John James’ Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John James’ (MI-10) Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act. The bill is aimed at strengthening U.S. energy supply chains, ensuring Americans…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3617HRES1057
SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT

SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2150-H2154] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-02-10EnvironmentTradeVoting Rights
Rep. John James, Oversight Chair James Comer Push for Election Integrity in Michigan

Rep. John James, Oversight Chair James Comer Push for Election Integrity in Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) is continuing his long-standing effort to protect the integrity of America’s elections by authoring a letter with House Oversight Committee Chairman James…

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Press Release2026-02-02HealthcareForeign PolicyHR7148
John James’ Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act Passes House

John James’ Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John James (MI-10) is celebrating the passage of his Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act through the House of Representatives. This bill was included in H.R. 7148, the…

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Press Release2026-01-22ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
John James Secures Historic Appropriations Wins for Michigan

John James Secures Historic Appropriations Wins for Michigan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John James (MI-10) announced a number of historic appropriations wins that he secured for Michigan and Michigan’s Tenth Congressional District. For the first time since the Clinton Administration, the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR5184HR5148
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H595-H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareGun PolicyTaxes
Rep. John James Re-introduces School Safety Legislative Package to Congress

Rep. John James Re-introduces School Safety Legislative Package to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John James (MI-10) announced the introduction of three bills, each of which are bipartisan, to address the issue of school safety. This follows Rep. James’ introduction of a similar…

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