Press Releases

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… 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… 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’… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »