Representative Jim Jordan, Republican from Ohio

Jim Jordan

Representative · Ohio · Republican

Jim Jordan

Biography
Jim Jordan began his career as a high school wrestling coach, bringing a disciplined and competitive spirit to public service. Elected as U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 4th District in 2006, Jordan has focused on government oversight, fiscal responsibility, and protecting individual liberties. He played a leading role in founding the House Freedom Caucus and has chaired the House Judiciary Committee, where he has overseen high-profile investigations and legislative debates. Jordan is known for his assertive questioning and commitment to transparency, representing his district with an energetic and direct approach.
Education
  • J.D., Capital University School of Law, Columbus, OH
    2001
  • M.A. Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
    1991
  • B.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
    1986
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2007-Present

    Representing Ohio's 4th district

  • Member, Ohio House of Representatives

    1995–2001

  • Member, Ohio Senate

    2001–06

  • Assistant Wrestling Coach, The Ohio State University

    1987–95

Policy Focus
Congress67%
Government Operations and Politics17%
Science, Technology, Communications17%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Jim Jordan's record in Congress.

  • Founding the House Freedom Caucus

    Co-founded the House Freedom Caucus in 2015 to advance conservative legislation and influence Republican leadership.

  • Oversight of Government Spending

    Led investigations into federal agency spending as Chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives.

  • Whistleblower Protection Advocacy

    Championed legislative efforts to strengthen protections for federal whistleblowers reporting government waste and abuse.

  • Judiciary Committee Leadership

    Served as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, overseeing legislative initiatives on antitrust, immigration, and federal law enforcement accountability.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the JudiciaryChair
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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