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John James Introduces Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

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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…

James Votes to Reopen Government

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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…

James Proposes Law to Ensure TSA and FAA Pay During Government Shutdown

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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…

John James Signs Letter Urging Pay for Law Enforcement Officers During Schumer Shutdown

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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…

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,…