As Congress reconvenes for the remainder of the year, Rep. John James (MI-10) is calling for support on a series of four bills and resolutions he has introduced with the goal of holding Washington to the same set of rules by which the rest of America lives.
The first bill, the “Money Where Our Mouths Are Act,” ensures that in the event of a government shutdown, politicians don’t keep collecting checks while not working. In the real world, employees who don’t do their jobs don’t get paid; D.C. should be no different.
Rep. James also introduced the RETIRE Resolution (Relaxation, Enjoyment, Time for Inner Reflection, and Exploration). The resolution would amend the United States Constitution to ban candidates for President, Vice President, Senate, or Congress from running for office if at any time during the term the person would turn 75 years of age or older.
Along the same lines, the New Generation Resolution would amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of years during which an individual may serve as a Member of Congress. The amendment would curtail terms to no more than 18 years for both Senators and Representatives.
Finally, Rep. James introduced the Federal Accountability Imperative to Reform (FAIR) Hiring Act which would hire and promote high performers, separate poor performers, and provide a check on the executive branch. The bill would enhance government efficiency and give the president control over who serves his administration as “career” staff.
Rep. James released the following statement regarding the legislation:
“The world isn’t getting slower; it’s getting faster. The world isn’t getting safer; it’s getting more dangerous. That’s why it’s essential that our government, elected officials, and administrative offices are firing on all cylinders,” James said. “As the former CEO of my family’s small business, I learned that if you don’t modernize, innovate, and stay competitive, you won’t keep up. My bills are a step toward compelling government to function with the efficiency of the private sector and ensure we are prepared for the challenges of the future.”
