WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman John James' (MI-10) H.R. 3149, the App Store Accountability Act, advanced out of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) Subcommittee by a unanimous voice vote. This legislation, authored by James, takes direct aim at Big Tech’s failures to protect children online and restores real authority to parents over what apps their kids can access. Rep. James ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. John James (MI-10) announced several staff updates within his congressional office. After three successful years of service as Chief of Staff, Jackson Gross will be transitioning to a new opportunity. Hannah Osantowske, who has served as Communications Director, will also be advancing to a new role outside the congressional office. “Jackson and Hannah have been tirel... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) spoke to the House Energy and Commerce Committee during a hearing on H.R. 3149, the App Store Accountability Act. This legislation was introduced by James to protect children online and give parents real authority over what their kids download. The bill is also being led in the Senate by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). "Americans are waking up to B... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John James (MI-10) announced that he has proposed a new law, the Path to Affordable Homes Act. This critical legislation will cut red tape that adds thousands to the cost of new homes in Michigan and across the country. It reigns in bureaucrats who have been using unclear and costly “green” building codes to drive up costs and limit families’ choices. Under... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. John James (MI-10), along with Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) Don Davis (NC-01), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the groundbreaking “Patients Deserve Price Tags Act” to bring transparency to our health care system. The proposed law would strengthen hospital and health coverage price transparency requirements, ensuring patients and families can access clear, upfront infor... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John James (MI-10) released the following statement after voting in favor of the funding resolution to open the government through January 30, 2026: “Nobody wins in a government shutdown. Troops went unpaid, SNAP funding ran out, our skies were unsafe, and the American people suffered. But the truth remains that this was completely avoidable. I am so proud ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the Keep America Flying Act to the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would provide back and ongoing pay for essential Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration employees during the current government shutdown. James’ bill is the House companion bill to Senator Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Kee... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. John James (MI-10) signed a letter, alongside seven House Republicans, asking the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to ensure pay for federal law enforcement personnel during the government shutdown. During a lapse in federal appropriations, federal law enforcement officers across the nation are required to work without receiving a paycheck. On Octo... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today marks two years since the October 7th attacks, when Hamas terrorists brutally murdered more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children — including 46 Americans — and took 254 hostages, among them 12 Americans. Two years later, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, including the remains of American citizens Itay Chen and Omer Neutra. The United States continues to stand ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the government shutdown, Rep. John James (MI-10) authored a letter asking for his salary to be withheld for the duration of the shutdown. With Rep. James’ support, House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating. In an attempt to push through a $1.5 trillion spending increase, including extreme policies like free taxpayer fund... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John James (MI-10) authored a letter urging House Leadership to secure full funding for critical runway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB), following President Trump’s directive to assign the next-generation F-15EX fighter fleet to the Macomb County installation. The new F-15EX fighter mission at Selfridge requires a $90 million runway extension and... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, with the support of Representative John James (MI-10), the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2026. This year’s NDAA contained vital wins for our servicemembers and their families, strengthened our defense industrial base, and ensured that our military is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow. James issued the follow... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Congressman John James (MI-10), along with Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02), and his West Point classmate Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced legislation to designate September 11 through September 17, 2025 as Patriot Week. Patriot Week was founded in 2009 by Judge Michael Warren of Oakland County, and his daughter Leah... Read More »
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI – Yesterday, Congressman John James (MI-10) visited the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit, located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to highlight the critical role the Coast Guard plays in protecting Michigan’s waterways, supporting Great Lakes commerce, and ensuring regional security. Air Station Detroit provides year-round search and rescue, law enforcement, icebreaki... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) authored a letter requesting the U.S. Air Force’s partnership in developing a plan to fund and complete critical runway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB), following President Trump’s directive to assign the F-15EX fighter fleet to the Macomb County base. In the letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, James str... Read More »
