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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
HR 10759sponsor
To establish a tariff-funded program to protect United States manufacturers, workers, farmers, and supply chains from disproportionate economic harm resulting from tariffs and foreign retaliatory measures, to encourage domestic investment and reshoring, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 10560sponsor
To amend the National Apprenticeship Act to require sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs to employ a certain amount of journeyworkers.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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".
Received in the Senate.
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.
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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.
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.
HRES 1037cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2026, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 7257cosponsor
SECURE Grid Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
HR 7008cosponsor
Stop Insider Trading Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
HR 6835cosponsor
Veterans STAND Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Voting Record
457 yea149 nay67 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 raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- Christina Bertrand HinesDemocratic· general ballot$3.5M raised
- Michael BouchardRepublican· general ballot$2.6M 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
HR 10759: To establish a tariff-funded program to protect United States manufacturers, workers, farmers, and supply chains from disproportionate economic harm resulting from tariffs and foreign retaliatory measures, to encourage domestic investment and reshoring, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10560: To amend the National Apprenticeship Act to require sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs to employ a certain amount of journeyworkers.
sponsor2026-09-24
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
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Retire through Ownership Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
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
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
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
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
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
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
Service History
House, Dist. 102025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 102023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
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