John James

John James

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs17%
Armed Forces and National Security15%
Health9%
Commerce8%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that John James has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 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.

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.

In Committee
HR 6965
IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act

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.

In Committee
HR 6932
IDEAL Act

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

In Committee
HR 6396
Kid PROOF Act of 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.

In Committee
HR 6264
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HR 5851
Keep America Flying Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

In Committee
HR 5582
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

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.

In Committee
HR 3617
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 3149
App Store Accountability Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HJRES 87
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".

Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Passed
HR 2444
Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 62.

Active
HR 2328
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In Committee
HR 2327
Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HRES 223
Honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the military and national security of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 1999
Disclose GIFT Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 194
Expressing support for the designation of March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

In Committee
HR 1796
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 1527
Reforming Education for Veterans Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 782
Reignite Hope Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 10366
AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 10364
App Store Accountability Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 10365
PEPFAR Extension and Reform Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1429
Congratulating the Olympians and Paralympians of Michigan who competed in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, France.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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.

In Committee
HR 8893
Preserving Veterans’ Legacy Act of 2024

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HRES 1328
Recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
Amendment 996
House Amendment 996

On agreeing to the James amendment (A038) Agreed to by recorded vote: 272 - 144 (Roll no. 277).

Agreed to (272-144)
HR 8661
Reforming Education for Veterans Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

In Committee
Amendment 936
House Amendment 936

On agreeing to the James amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 8593
AFTER SCHOOL Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 8571
Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 8310
Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HJRES 136
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
HR 7858
TELEMH Act of 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
Amendment 871
House Amendment 871

On agreeing to the James amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 7633
“Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7256
U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 13.

Active
HR 7089
Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HRES 953
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines on their undefeated season and for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6505
FREED Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, 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.

In Committee
HJRES 98
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".

The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Active
HR 6150
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and the 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.

In Committee
HR 6149
Protecting Kids on Social Media Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 6151
IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the 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.

In Committee
HR 5902
Disclose GIFT Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HJRES 87
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish an upper limit on the age of eligibility for service as President, Vice President, or Member of Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5346
Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HJRES 86
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years during which an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 4548
BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

In Committee
HR 4520
Reignite Hope Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 4287
Money Where Our Mouths Are Act

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.

In Committee
HR 4101
Road To Recovery Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 3816
Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act

Subcommittee Hearings Held

In Committee
HR 3399
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
HR 3095
Address Iran’s Malign Posture Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 2951
No American Tax Dollars To CCP Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HRES 145
Opposing the Republic of South Africa's hosting of military exercises with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and calling on the Biden administration to conduct a thorough review of the United States-South Africa relationship.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 875
Protecting Social Security and Medicare Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

In Committee
HRES 95
Honoring the 106th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the military and national security of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee

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