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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in May 2015” source
- “at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Systems (Industrial) Engineering” source
- “He earned a Master of Supply Chain Management and Information Systems from Penn State University Smeal School of Business in 2014” source
Military service
Public service
- “Congressman John James is the Representative of the people of Michigan’s 10th Congressional district.” source
- “Prior to being elected to Congress John James served as President of James Group International (JGI) and CEO of Renaissance Global Logistics” source
- “ran two highly competitive races for U.S. Senate in Michigan” source
Family
- “John and his wife, Elizabeth, have three young sons” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 9783sponsor
To impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Canada in response to transboundary wildfire smoke affecting the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, 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 9570cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HRES 1408cosponsor
Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1347sponsor
Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "American Automotive Worker Recognition Month".
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 9149sponsor
To establish the National Diabetes Project, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1321sponsor
Calling on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mazi Nnamdi Kanu are conducted in full accordance with Nigeria's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8999cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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HR 8614sponsor
Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1199cosponsor
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1165cosponsor
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7932cosponsor
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 7457cosponsor
Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 7257cosponsor
SECURE Grid Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
HR 7008cosponsor
Stop Insider Trading Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.
HR 6835cosponsor
Veterans STAND Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
HR 6766cosponsor
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
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 6396sponsor
Kid PROOF Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HRES 860cosponsor
Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Voting Record
442 yea148 nay64 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
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
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
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
Passed (212-205)
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
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- Michael BouchardRepublican· general ballot$1.6M raised
- Christina Bertrand HinesDemocratic· general ballot$1.2M raised
- Andrea L. KirbyWorking class· general ballot—
- Kwabena NkromoGreen· general ballot—
- Mike SalibaLibertarian· general ballot—
Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$554K
Small donors $22KLarge individual $13KPACs $225K
Spent $1.3MCash $0
2024 cycle$9.5M
Small donors $2.4MLarge individual $2.2MPACs $1.3M
Spent $9.6MCash $735K
2022 cycle$7.0M
Small donors $1.8MLarge individual $1.7MPACs $421K
Spent $6.2MCash $796K
Top Contributors
RDV CORPORATION$63K
ENTREPRENEUR$50K
ULINE$20K
LACKS ENTERPRISES$19K
WALBRIDGE$18K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$13K
BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS$13K
A.Z.O. SERVICES MANAGEMENT INC.$13K
BLACKSTONE$13K
WPR DEVELOPMENT CO$7K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
- Energy
- Health
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
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
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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
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 102025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 102023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
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