John James
Sourced recordU.S. House - MI District 10 · Congressional District 10
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Profile Snapshot
John James is a Republican Representative from Michigan, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Born 1981. Official website: https://james.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
42/43 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 42 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJohn James is a candidate for U.S. House - MI District 10profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on 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
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $9,546,139.34 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: John James recovers $20 million for constituents
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: John James: Hospital prices are a confusopoly
- VerifiedPublic statement: Read more »
- VerifiedPublic statement: John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James - The Morning Sun
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mike Cox exits GOP governor primary race, endorses Congressman John James - Michigan Public
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mike Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James - Bridge Michigan
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mike Cox ends Michigan governor campaign after Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- VerifiedNews coverage: John James aims to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke - The Detroit News
- VerifiedNews coverage: John James talks data centers, affordable housing in Holland - The Holland Sentinel
- VerifiedNews coverage: John James, Republican running for governor, relates Dearborn religious procession to extremism - Michigan Public
- VerifiedNews coverage: John James wants to leave D.C. to lead Michigan as its next governor - Detroit Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: After Trump’s endorsement of John James, what’s left of Michigan’s GOP governor race? - Michigan Advance
- VerifiedNews coverage: Trump throws support behind John James in Michigan 2026 governor’s race - Spectrum News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Four Republicans running to succeed U.S. Rep. John James (R) in Michigan's 10th Congressional District - Ballotpedia News
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-08: 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.
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-27: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
2026-03-12: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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.
2026-01-07: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
2026-01-07: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
2025-12-26: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2025-12-03: 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.
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Public Statements
All Articles In the News Press Releases July 7, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Rep. John James announced his office recently hit a milestone: more than $20 million recovered for constituents during his two terms in office. James’ team has recovered a total of $20,657,956 for constituents who contacted his office for help dealing with the federal government. This includes money that was owed to people who were having trouble getting their tax refund from the IRS,… Read more » John James:
/time> | Posted in Press Releases Rep. John James announced his office recently hit a milestone: more than $20 million recovered for constituents during his two terms in office. James’ team has recovered a total of $20,657,956 for constituents who contacted his office for help dealing with the federal government. This includes money that was owed to people who were having trouble getting their tax refund from the IRS,… John James: Hospital prices are a confusopoly June 12, 2026 | Posted
team has recovered a total of $20,657,956 for constituents who contacted his office for help dealing with the federal government. This includes money that was owed to people who were having trouble getting their tax refund from the IRS,… Read more » June 12, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases John James used a word coined by Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams to describe hospital pricing systems. His legislation will help patients save money by requiring hospitals to clearly label prices so the
ntID=1299">John James: Hospital prices are a confusopoly June 12, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases John James used a word coined by Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams to describe hospital pricing systems. His legislation will help patients save money by requiring hospitals to clearly label prices so they can choose the lowest cost option. John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge May 20, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Rep. James issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature app
John James used a word coined by Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams to describe hospital pricing systems. His legislation will help patients save money by requiring hospitals to clearly label prices so they can choose the lowest cost option. Read more » May 20, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Rep. James issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature approved funding for Selfridge Read more » U.S. House approves Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mis
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