Representative Jim Jordan, Republican from Ohio

Jim Jordan

Representative · Ohio · Republican

Jim Jordan

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

The Democrats' systematic attack on the independence of the Court has been going on now for several years, and it started right where the sponsor of the legislation read from first, when he said that Senator Chuck Schumer said: ``I want to tell you, Gorsuch; I want to tell you, Kavanaugh; you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price.'' Guess where he said that, Mr. Speaker, the top Democrat in the government at the time, where did he say that? It was on the steps of the United States Supreme Court.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE THAT …··Share
Mr. Speaker, you don't give up your Fourth Amendment rights when you are exercising your Second Amendment rights. That is what is happening out there: People's privacy is being invaded. These merchant codes are there so the government can abuse them and track you. If you don't think I am right about this, we have the evidence: January 15, 2021, an email from the FBI to Bank of America saying give us every debit card and credit card purchase for anyone in Washington, D.C., for these particular dates. That is bad enough. You are allowed to travel in this country, too. That is a right we have.
PROTECTING PRIVACY IN PURCHASES ACT··Share
Mr. Speaker, FISA section 702 will expire on Friday. This bill extends the program until July 2. The 702 program is critically important to our national security. More than 60 percent of our intelligence presented to the President, to the Commander in Chief, every single day is derived from 702. With the World Cup about to begin this week, we cannot be left without this critical tool every day. The 702 program helps keep us safe here at home and advance our interests abroad.
EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE A…··Share
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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