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James Comer

James Comer

Republican · U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st district

12 sponsored · 81 cosponsored

Age 54 · In office since 2016

Contact their office: (202) 225-3115 · 2410 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (12) Cosponsored (81)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (3)

  • James Comer (R-KY)

    Their bill

    To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.

    H.R. 1276 Public Lands and Natural Resources

    A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove deed restrictions from a specific parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The land in question is a 3.62-acre property located at 2956 Park Avenue.

    Yes· 2 of 9

    • Scored +5

      Would children be better off under this?

      Specifically enables the transfer of land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.

    • Scored +3

      Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

      Increases potential for low-cost youth programs and recreation.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

    Cosponsored

    Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

    H.R. 3490 Government Operations and Politics

    A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

    Became law

    This Act directs the Government Accountability Office to perform a specific evaluation. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +3

      Would people over 65 be better off under this?

      The bill addresses health issues and screening protocols relevant to older age groups.

    • Scored +3

      Would men be better off under this?

      The bill addresses esophageal cancer, which is noted as rapidly increasing among American men.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    Cosponsored

    Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

    H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

    A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

    Yes

    • Scored +1

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

    No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (15)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • James Comer (R-KY)

    Their bill

    Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

    H.R. 8464 Government Operations and Politics

    A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    218200

    Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Jun 11

    This Act amends title 31 of the United States Code to provide federal agencies with specific authorities to manage payment risks.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +5

      Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

      The bill establishes mechanisms to verify eligibility and reduce improper payments, enhancing the management of federal funds.

    • Scored +5

      Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

      The bill empowers agencies to pause or segment payments to prevent financial loss to the government from fraud or improper payments.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

      Potential delays in government payments could negatively impact low-income households that depend on consistent assistance.

    • Scored -2

      Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?

      The authority to pause payments could cause temporary financial hardship for individuals relying on timely federal disbursements.

  • James Comer (R-KY)

    Their bill

    Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act

    H.R. 8463 Government Operations and Politics

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Jun 9

    This bill establishes governmentwide rules to stop fraud and improper payments before federal money is actually sent out.

    Yes· 2 of 5

    • Scored +5

      Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

      The bill aims to reduce financial loss to the government by preventing improper payments and fraud through stricter pre-payment verification.

    • Scored +4

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The bill requires quarterly reports to Congress on the effectiveness of the Do Not Pay system and mandates public notice for data asset designations.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • James Comer (R-KY)

    Their bill

    GOOD Act

    H.R. 1515 Government Operations and Politics

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Mar 4

    This bill requires federal agencies to publish their guidance documents online in a single, designated location.

    Yes

    • Scored +7

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The Act mandates the centralized publication of agency guidance documents on a single website to increase public access to policy interpretations.

    The opposite

    • Scored -1

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The Act maintains existing FOIA exemptions to ensure that sensitive or private information remains protected from public disclosure.

And 12 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (1)

A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.

Still waiting, of the 12 bills they wrote: 1 cleared committee and waits for a first vote, 6 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time