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James Comer

Representative for Kentucky · Republican · United States

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“This bill directs agencies to report on projects that are more than 5 years behind schedule or have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate. The Office of Management and Budget is then required to submit an annual report to Congress summarizing these troubled Federal projects.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Congress cannot sit on the sidelines while government projects continue to soar above the cost projections and run behind schedule.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill, which would rename a post office in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for Colonel Edward Shames. Shames was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1922. Shortly after the United States entered World War II, he enlisted in the U.S.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill which would rename a post office in Tuskegee, Alabama, for the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen played a vital part in American history as the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

“Following the war, he continued his dedication to national security by serving as a specialist in Middle East affairs and remaining in the U.S. Army Reserve. Shames retired from the Army in 1973 with the rank of colonel. He was an active member of the Virginia Beach community and an advocate for veterans and military remembrance. Mr.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

“The Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 in remembrance of their military service, which helped pave the way for the desegregation of the military after World War II. I call on my House colleagues to support this bill in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and their courage, sacrifice, and achievements. Mr.”

House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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  1. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  2. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 9570) 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.''”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  3. “Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill naming a post office for Gil Whitney for his numerous contributions to his community, and I appreciate the sponsor of the bill the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner). Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  4. “Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner), the sponsor of the bill, for the opening statement.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  5. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  6. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 8193) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the ``Gilman `Gil' Whitney Post Office Building,'' as amended.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  7. “The Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 in remembrance of their military service, which helped pave the way for the desegregation of the military after World War II. I call on my House colleagues to support this bill in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and their courage, sacrifice, and achievements. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  8. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill which would rename a post office in Tuskegee, Alabama, for the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen played a vital part in American history as the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. The program was established in 1941 and trained nearly 1,000 African-American pilots in Tuskegee, Alabama, among thousands of other support personnel. These men bravely participated in consequential combat roles during World War II, including more than 15,000 missions and earning over 150 distinguished Flying Crosses. These dedicated warfighters became widely recognized for their exceptional combat during World War II.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  9. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  10. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6006) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the ``Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office''.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  11. “Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill naming a post office for Colonel Edward Shames, a decorated combat veteran and devoted public servant. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  12. “Following the war, he continued his dedication to national security by serving as a specialist in Middle East affairs and remaining in the U.S. Army Reserve. Shames retired from the Army in 1973 with the rank of colonel. He was an active member of the Virginia Beach community and an advocate for veterans and military remembrance. Mr. Speaker, I call on my House colleagues to support this bill honoring a heroic representative of the Greatest Generation. I reserve the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  13. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill, which would rename a post office in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for Colonel Edward Shames. Shames was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1922. Shortly after the United States entered World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for airborne training. He was one of the brave men who parachuted into Normandy during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. He later served as an officer in Easy Company, engaging in some of the war's most brutal and consequential operations, including Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. Shames was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his bravery and leadership.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  14. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  15. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 7365) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the ``Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building''.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  16. “Mr. Speaker, I call up the resolution printed in House Report 119-831, regarding proceedings against Leon D. Black, and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  17. “Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important bipartisan and bicameral government reform bill that will ensure the necessary oversight takes place. Only when Congress and the public have better visibility into these mismanaged government projects will we be able to avoid such boondoggles in the future. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  18. “Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  19. “This bill directs agencies to report on projects that are more than 5 years behind schedule or have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate. The Office of Management and Budget is then required to submit an annual report to Congress summarizing these troubled Federal projects. Congress has a duty to oversee the Federal Government for inefficiency and waste. This bill informs policymakers and allows Congress to address failing government projects before further taxpayer dollars are misused. I thank Representatives Miller-Meeks and Ansari for their work on the House companion bill, which passed the House in July. I also thank Senator Joni Ernst for her work passing this important reform through the Senate. It is time to get this bill sent to the President's desk. Mr.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  20. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Congress cannot sit on the sidelines while government projects continue to soar above the cost projections and run behind schedule. Each year, the Government Accountability Office reports on such projects, including Federal information technology programs and National Nuclear Security Administration projects. However, there are likely additional government boondoggles flying under the radar that are falling years behind schedule or running billions of dollars over budget. The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act would keep policymakers and the public better informed about government-funded projects that are significantly behind schedule or over budget. We cannot fix what we do not know is broken.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  21. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  22. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 766) to require an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.”

    House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

  23. “Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  24. “Mr. Speaker, the Postal Service is tasked with the challenging job of providing fast, reliable mail service nationwide. While they do so, their safety should be prioritized. I encourage all my colleagues to support this commonsense bill that increases transparency into the Postal Service's safety record to improve the public safety throughout our Nation. I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  25. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  26. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 758) to direct the United States Postal Service to issue regulations requiring Postal Service employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service traffic crashes involving vehicles carrying mail that result in injury or death, and for other purposes.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  27. “Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  28. “Mr. Speaker, the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act is measured and targeted legislation that can inform future congressional work on Federal procurement, a policy area we know is ripe for reform and taxpayer savings. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my House colleagues to support this commonsense, bipartisan bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  29. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  30. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 856) to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget conduct a review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  31. “Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation, which will streamline cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure to protect Federal IT systems. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  32. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  33. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 872) to require covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines, and for other purposes, as amended.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  34. “Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the Guidance Out Of Darkness Act, or GOOD Act, and to pass this legislation once again, like the House did in the last term. I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  35. “Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  36. “Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1515) to increase access to agency guidance documents.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

  37. “Mr. Speaker, I want to make it very clear to my constituents in Kentucky what my objectives are over the next 22 months of the 119th Congress. First of all, President Trump received an overwhelming mandate not just in Kentucky's First Congressional District, but all across Kentucky. The mandate was to do two major things. First of all, obviously, the mandate involved draining the swamp.”

    House of Representatives3 March 2025Source ↗

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