James Comer
Republican Representative, District 1, Kentucky
12 bills55 cosponsored$2.3M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Comer grew up in Monroe County” source
Education
- “attended Western Kentucky University to study agriculture” source
Public service
- “Comer was elected to serve as Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture in 2011” source
- “He currently serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability” source
- “In 2000, Comer was elected to serve the first of six terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives” source
- “James Comer was elected to Congress in 2016 to represent the 1st Congressional District” source
Family
- “He is married to TJ Comer and they have three children - Reagan, Harlan and Aniston” source
Also stated
- “Comer entered the business world, taking out a loan and purchasing his farm” source
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Legislation
HRES 1543sponsor
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 10389sponsor
To prohibit the enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse and grooming of a minor, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9720sponsor
D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
HR 8464sponsor
To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
HR 8463sponsor
To establish governmentwide requirements for pre-payment fraud prevention actions, to provide the U.S. Treasury appropriate data resources, to facilitate participation in governmentwide anti-fraud data sharing, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
HR 7248sponsor
MARINA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
HR 7024cosponsor
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
HR 7010cosponsor
To amend the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2026, to delay the implementation of amendments made by such Act to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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HR 6610cosponsor
Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
HR 6609cosponsor
Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 6332cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.
HR 5874cosponsor
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5750cosponsor
EQUALS Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 524.
HR 5578cosponsor
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 5183cosponsor
District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 396.
HR 5031cosponsor
Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5010cosponsor
Farm Credit Adjustment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
HR 4863cosponsor
Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4620cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
533 yea123 nay17 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- James ComerRepublican· this member$2.3M raised
- John Andrew WilliamsDemocratic$211K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $799KLarge individual $898KPACs $557K
Spent $2.4MCash $3.1M
2024 cycle$7.7M
Small donors $3.6MLarge individual $3.1MPACs $806K
Spent $5.5MCash $3.2M
2022 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $15KLarge individual $756KPACs $830K
Spent $974KCash $1.1M
2020 cycle$741K
Small donors $9KLarge individual $267KPACs $459K
Spent $508KCash $402K
2018 cycle$722K
Small donors $7KLarge individual $263KPACs $429K
Spent $637KCash $169K
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $30KLarge individual $686KPACs $329K
Spent $1.1MCash $85K
Top Contributors
NYCBS$52K
NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS$24K
SWIFT & STALEY$20K
CASSIDY & COMPANY$20K
NEXTGEN MANAGEMENT$13K
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$13K
REYES HOLDINGS LLC$11K
ORACLE CORPORATION$10K
KIRKLAND & ELLIS$9K
SITE DEVELOPMENT$8K
Committees
House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
- Workforce Protections
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
chairActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1543: Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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HR 10389: To prohibit the enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse and grooming of a minor, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
nay2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
nay2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12016-11-14, 2017-01-03Republican
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