The official page for Congressman James Comer, proudly serving Kentucky's First District
Congressman Comer joined NEWSMAX today live from Washington ahead of the House Oversight Committee's hearing on rampant taxpayer fraud uncovered in Ohio. He emphasized that the Committee will investigate other states, noting that taxpayer fraud is a problem across all 50 states. He remains committed to protecting taxpayer funds and holding government programs accountable.
Congressman Comer joined The National Desk - TND to discuss the Oversight Committee's ongoing efforts to protect taxpayer dollars and root out rampant fraud in government social programs. To date, Congressman Comer has led Committee markups passing more than a dozen anti-fraud bills designed to combat fraud and strengthen oversight.
Congressman Comer joined NEWSMAX and revealed that illegal foreigners are paying companies to bring them to the United States to give birth, effectively obtaining U.S. citizenship for their children through birthright citizenship. He emphasized that birth tourism benefiting illegal immigrants must come to an end and said the House Oversight Committee is taking action to address the issue.
Ahead of former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s interview today in Washington, Congressman James Comer spoke with national media and emphasized that the Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation is focused on delivering transparency for the American people and justice for survivors. He also noted that the Committee has now conducted 13 interviews with key Epstein witnesses and has six additional interviews scheduled, including with Epstein assistant Lesley Groff and Bill Gates.
05/29/2026
Congressman Comer announced a $1 million Community Funding Project he secured for water and sewer infrastructure for the Springfield-Washington County Commerce Park. He also addressed a group of statewide community leaders at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Congressman Comer joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to emphasize the importance of safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring Americans’ hard-earned money is not wasted, abused, or stolen. He highlighted that California has reportedly been providing convicted criminals currently behind bars taxpayer-funded iPads and is now seeking all information about the tablet program from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Congressman Comer joined Fox News and emphasized that reports indicate prisoners in California are using taxpayer-funded tablets to target women and minors on the outside from their jail cells. He emphasized that taxpayer dollars should not be spent on tablets for prisoners, and argued that those funds would be better invested in providing children in school with improved technology for their education.
Congressman Comer joined Squawk Box on CNBC live from Washington to announce he has launched an investigation into insider trading on prediction market platforms. He emphasized that members of Congress should not be participating in prediction market betting, along with government employees and individuals serving in the president’s administration. He is now seeking information from Polymarket and Kalshi and is prepared to pursue legislative solutions aimed at preventing insider trading.
05/25/2026
🇺🇸 Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom and protecting the values that make our country the greatest in the world. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten.
On Memorial Day, we honor the American heroes who gave their lives in defense of our freedom.
From Gettysburg to the deserts of the Middle East, generations of patriots have answered the call and paid the ultimate price.
We owe them our liberty. We owe them our remembrance.
God bless our fallen and the Gold Star families who carry their memory.
05/24/2026
Congressman Comer, T.J. and their girls attended the Western Hills High School Graduation Ceremony. The Comer family is very appreciative of the quality public schools their children have attended and very thankful for all of the teachers and coaches who taught and inspired Harlan throughout his primary and secondary school years. Kentucky’s public schools are a major driver to our tremendous community spirit and the key to preparing the next generation for the workforce.