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John James Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack

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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…

John James to Refuse Salary During Government Shutdown

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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…

John James Pens Letter to House Leadership Urging Support for Selfridge

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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…

John James Celebrates the House Passing the 2026 NDAA

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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…

John James, Pat Ryan, and John Moolenaar Lead Patriot Week Legislation

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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…

John James Visits Coast Guard Air Station Detroit at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

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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,…

John James Urges Swift Action to Prepare Selfridge for F-15EX Mission

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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,…

John James Demands Immediate Action from Canada to Stop Toxic Wildfire Smoke Endangering Michiganders

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MICHIGAN — Congressman John James today authored a letter calling on Canadian leaders to take urgent and decisive action to contain the growing wildfire crisis that is poisoning the air and threatening the health of millions across Michigan and the Midwest. The 2023 wildfire season in Canada was catastrophic, releasing an unprecedented 647 teragrams of carbon — the equivalent of running…

John James Issues Statement Following Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "Today I voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill — because it delivers on the promises President Trump and Republicans made in 2024. We’re cutting taxes on tips and overtime, protecting Social Security, rebuilding American…

President Trump Signs James’ Legislation Into Law Rolling Back California’s Harmful Green New Deal Mandates

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed into law legislation authored by U.S. Congressman John James (MI-10) marking a major victory for America’s trucking industry, small business owners, and working families. The Clean Truck Congressional Review Act (CRA) overturns extreme Biden-Era Green New Deal mandates that threaten to crush America’s trucking industry, kill…