James Comer has represented Kentucky’s 1st district in the U.S. House since November 2016. Chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Comer served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and was Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner from 2012 to 2016.
Comer earned a Bachelor of Science from Western Kentucky University in 1993. Comer served in the Kentucky House of Representatives before becoming Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner, a post held from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, Comer won a special election and a full term representing Kentucky’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. House.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2026 KY U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1276 | To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Became law | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8464 | Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8463 | Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1515 | GOOD ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9720 | D.C. Taxing Authority Review ActTAXATION | Out of committee | 21 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1295 | Reorganizing Government Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 19 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4366 | Save Local Business ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10389 | Survivor’s Voice Protection ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7248 | MARINA ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 473 | SHOW UP Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 23 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 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.CONGRESS | Adopted | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 82 | Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.CONGRESS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDComer said his committee is reviewing new FBI records and may seek further testimony as it examines the attempted assassination investigation.
Comer sent letters seeking information about platforms’ identity checks and efforts to prevent insider trading.
Comer expanded the committee’s investigation by seeking records from three prediction-market platforms.
Comer said he would be very concerned about the reported wedding funding and was urged to support the investigation.
Comer introduced legislation intended to address protections for survivors and reporting of grooming.
MOST RATEDJames Comer said the committee referred two men to the Justice Department after hearing Sarah Kellen’s allegations.
Comer urged HHS to consider action against contractors involved in releasing an alcohol study.
Comer is preparing to leave the committee chairmanship after leading investigations into fraud, the autopen and Epstein-related matters.
Comer is considering a run for governor and has Paul’s promised endorsement if he launches a campaign.
As Oversight Committee chairman, James Comer defended holding Leon Black in contempt after Black refused congressional subpoenas.
MOST RATEDChairman James Comer issued the subpoena to Pam Bondi and allegedly used a slur toward a colleague during the meeting.
Gerth accuses Comer of turning a blind eye to potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump administration and family.
Comer said he would hold a town hall only if attendees were productive and not “village idiots.”
Comer blamed the Ethics Committee for delays after his office turned its investigation of Omar over to the committee.
Comer said Brown's purpose in office was to secure more welfare for her constituents, prompting Brown's public rebuke.
MOST RATEDComer said his committee is reviewing new FBI records and may seek further testimony as it examines the attempted assassination investigation.
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