
John James
In the House since Jan 3, 2023 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jun 8, 1981.
Official website · DC office 202-225-4961 · @RepJames
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: MI-10, Toss Up.
At a glance
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10759 | Tariff Relief for American Development and Employment Act of 2026 Foreign Trade and International Finance · 0 cosponsors | Oct 6, 2026 | 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. Oct 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 10560 | Skilled JOBS Act Labor and Employment · 0 cosponsors | Sep 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sep 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 9783 | CANADA FIRE Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Jul 20, 2026 | 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. Jul 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 9149 | National Diabetes Project Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Jun 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jun 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 8614 | Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026 Environmental Protection · 0 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 8140 | Money Where Our Mouths Are Act Congress · 0 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2026 | 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. Mar 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 7904 | Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Mar 12, 2026 | 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. Mar 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 6965 | IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act Taxation · 1 cosponsors | Jan 7, 2026 | 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. Jan 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 6964 | To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes. Education · 1 cosponsors | Jan 7, 2026 | 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. Jan 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 6932 | IDEAL Act Education · 0 cosponsors | Dec 26, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Dec 26, 2025 |
| H.R. 6396 | Kid PROOF Act of 2025 Health · 6 cosponsors | Dec 3, 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. Dec 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 6264 | Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 Energy · 0 cosponsors | Nov 21, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Nov 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 5851 | Keep America Flying Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | Oct 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Oct 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 5582 | Patients Deserve Price Tags Act Health · 12 cosponsors | Sep 26, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. Sep 26, 2025 |
| H.R. 3617 | Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act Energy · 4 cosponsors | May 29, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Feb 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 3149 | App Store Accountability Act Commerce · 2 cosponsors | May 1, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.J.Res. 87 Law | Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Environmental Protection · 24 cosponsors | Apr 2, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-15. Jun 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 2444 | Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 Commerce · 4 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2025 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 62. Apr 29, 2025 |
| H.R. 2327 | Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Mar 25, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Mar 25, 2025 |
| H.R. 2328 | Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025 Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | Mar 25, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Mar 25, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2MI10150, coverage through Dec 23, 2025. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.