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John James, Don Davis Introduce Legislation to Procure More Fighters for the Air National Guard

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives John James (MI-10) and Don Davis (NC-1) introduced the Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act, which requires the Air Force to sustain fighter aircraft procurement and production to fully recapitalize the Air National Guard. This legislation would ensure that the aging A-10 fighter squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard…

John James Co-leads Bipartisan Legislation Preserving USAF Fighter Force Structure

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative John James (MI-10) announced that he is co-leading the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act. The legislation is being led by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), along with Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Andy Harris (R-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-RI), Dusty Johnson (R-SD),…

John James Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Designating “Great Lakes Day”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a resolution to designate March 6, 2025, as “Great Lakes Day.” The resolution is being cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Lisa McClain (R-MI), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI),…

John James invites Firefighter Joe Warne to President Trump’s Joint Session of Congress Address

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John James and Joe Warne

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John James (MI-10) welcomed Macomb Township firefighter Joe Warne to be his guest for President Trump’s address for the 2025 joint session of Congress. Joe Warne is the President of Neighbors United, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting firefighting families that are affected by cancer. In 2019, Mr. Warne started the “Walk for the…

John James Introduces Bipartisan Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act During Rare Disease Month

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Tags: Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Rare Disease Month, which is recognized each February, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the Sickle Cell Disease Research Reauthorization Act. The bill is being co-led by Representatives Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Danny Davis (IL-07), Marc Veasey (TX-33). Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are leading an…

John James Reintroduces the Reforming Education for Veterans Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative John James (MI-10) reintroduced the Reforming Education for Veterans Act. The bill provides servicemembers, particularly the men and women in the National Guard who are enrolled in a higher education institution, the opportunity to finish their classes on time. Rep. James originally introduced this legislation in 2024.…

John James Questions Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Illicit Drug Threats

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Tags: Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Representative John James (MI-10) questioned Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee about the threat of illicit drugs in our communities. The United States, and especially Southeast Michigan, has experienced an overdose epidemic in recent years, largely stemming from deadly fentanyl.  According to the…

John James Votes YES on the HALT Fentanyl Act; Continues to Combat the Fentanyl Crisis

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John James (MI-10) voted in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, which passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The HALT Fentanyl Act takes action to combat the influx of illicit fentanyl, which has devastated communities across the nation, especially in Michigan. This legislation had…

John James Reintroduces the Reignite Hope Act to the 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative John James (MI-10) reintroduced the Reignite Hope Act to the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill amends the current IRS tax code to establish a credit for employees of critical industries and makes permanent certain expiring provisions relating to the child tax credit. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) is…