Economy

Rep. John James introduced legislation to shield Michigan from the effect of tariffs in the trade war with Canada. Under his plan, tariff revenue would get used to help reshore jobs and provide temporary relief to those who can show they've suffered economic harm. John James' plan will protect jobs Read more »

John James is working to expand apprenticeship opportunities to fill the demand for high paying jobs in the skilled trades Read more »

Rep. John James voted for legislation to help keep electricity rates from going up due to data centers Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution led by Representative John James (MI-10) utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden era waiver would allow California to ram its comply-or-die “zero-emission truck” rule down the throat of America–… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John James’ (MI-10) Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act. The bill is aimed at bolstering American supply chains, creating good-paying manufacturing jobs, and reducing costs for consumers across the nation. The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act (H.R. 2444) establishes a comprehensive approach to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a resolution utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden era waiver allows California to ram its comply-or-die “zero-emission truck” rule down the throat of America– essentially killing Michigan’s trucking… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative John James (MI-10) has been selected to serve on the following three subcommittees on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 119th Congress: ·      Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) ·      Energy ·      Health Last year, Rep. James was the first freshman… Read more »

Contact: Noah Sadlier 586-498-7122 Today, Representative John James (MI-10) recognized the passage of his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden Administration’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer rule. The rule has forced liability on companies for another business’ employees even if they do not directly oversee… Read more »

Contact: Noah Sadlier 586-498-7122 Today, Representative John James sent a bicameral letter, alongside Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and 89 other members of the House and Senate, to Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars… Read more »

Contact: Noah Sadlier (586) 498-7122 Today, Rep. John James (MI-10) took to the House Floor to expose Jennifer Granholm’s failures both as U.S. Energy Secretary and Governor of Michigan, and called for her salary to be reduced to $1.   James pointed to Michigan’s “Lost Decade” under Granholm when the state endured a crippled economy, mass job loss, a… Read more »