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  • Jordan statement on Security Council resolution on Israel
    Posted in Press Release on December 23, 2016 | Preview rr

    Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) made the following comments today regarding the United Nations Security Council’s vote to adopt a resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction: “I condemn in the strongest terms the United Nations Security Council’s vote today. I stand with our great friend Israel in opposition to this resolution and look forward to a new era of friendship and cooperation with Israel under President-elect Donald Trump.” -30- Read more

  • Jordan announces competition for photos to display in Washington, D.C. office
    Posted in Press Release on December 9, 2016 | Preview rr

    Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will hold a district-wide photography competition of pictures from Ohio’s Fourth Congressional District to display in his new Washington, D.C. office. Starting today, December 9, 2016 and ending Monday, January 16, 2017, constituents who live in the Fourth District can submit photographs for consideration to Rep. Jordan’s Lima and Norwalk offices. Residents should deliver or mail their original photos to the district offices in Lima and Norwalk. Residents should... Read more

  • Freedom Caucus Thanks Departing Members
    Posted in Press Release on December 8, 2016 | Preview rr

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2016 Freedom Caucus Thanks Departing Members Washington, D.C.— Freedom Caucus Chairman Emeritus Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on behalf of the group about its departing members: “We are sad to lose Reps. John Fleming (R-LA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Curt Clawson (R-FL), and Scott Garrett (R-NJ), who will not be returning to the 115th Congress. We are grateful for their principl... Read more

  • Jordan statement on passing of John Glenn
    Posted in Press Release on December 8, 2016 | Preview rr

    Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) made the following comments today following the passing of Ohio’s John Glenn, the former senator and astronaut who was the first American to orbit the Earth: “John Glenn is an American hero, and I am profoundly sorry to hear about his passing. It’s a loss for the Glenn family, and for our country. The Fourth District of Ohio, home to Neil Armstrong’s birthplace of Wapakoneta, understands the unique and incredibly important contribution that Ohio has made to spac... Read more

  • ICYMI: Jordan talks failure of impeachment vote on Kelly File
    Posted in Press Release on December 6, 2016 | Preview rr
    Tags: Government Reform

    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congressman Jim Jordan joined guest host Martha MacCallum on The Kelly File to discuss a recent vote by the majority of Congress to send a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen back to the Judiciary committee, where it’s been sitting for over a year. VIDEO of the interview: http://video.foxnews.com/v/5238274426001 TRANSCRIPT of the interview: [VIDEO FROM THE HOUSE FLOOR]: Rep. Jim Jordan: House Resolution 828: Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen Commissioner of ... Read more

  • House Freedom Caucus Elects New Chairman, Appoints Board Positions
    Posted in Press Release on December 5, 2016 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C.— The House Freedom Caucus held its Officer elections on Monday night. The group elected Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) by acclamation to replace outgoing two-term Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH). Jim Jordan will serve as Chairman Emeritus and Coalitions Coordinator and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) will serve as Whip. Mission statement of the House Freedom Caucus: “The House Freedom Caucus gives a voice to countless Americans who feel that Washington does not represent them. We support open, ac... Read more

  • ICYMI: Jordan calls for passage of Agency Accountability Act during Oversight hearing
    Posted in Press Release on December 2, 2016 | Preview rr
    Tags: Government Reform, Budget and Fiscal Issues

    On Thursday, December 1, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, co-chaired a hearing called, “Restoring the Power of the Purse: Legislative Options.” During the hearing, Rep. Jordan focused on the fact that the federal government’s agencies collect billions of dollars in fees, fines and penalties, but that money is not overseen by Congress. The White House claims the annual amount in... Read more

  • Freedom Caucus Elects New Board Members
    Posted in Press Release on November 30, 2016 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C.— The House Freedom Caucus held its annual Board elections on Tuesday night, electing Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA), Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA), and Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) to serve on the Board. Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) was also elected by the membership to serve another term. “The House Freedom Caucus gives a voice to countless Americans who feel that Washington does not represent them. We support open, accountable and limited government, the Constitution and the rule of law, and policies ... Read more

  • Jordan announces Washington, D.C. office move
    Posted in Press Release on November 30, 2016 | Preview rr

    Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has moved his Washington, D.C. office from the Longworth House Office Building to the Rayburn House Office Building. Rep. Jordan’s office is now located at 2056 Rayburn House Office Building. All phone and fax numbers for his Washington, D.C. office will remain the same. Rep. Jordan’s Washington, D.C. updated contact information is below: 2056 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2676 Fax: (202) 226-0577 District offices in Lima, Norwal... Read more

  • Jordan to co-chair hearing on restoring Congressional power of the purse
    Posted in Press Release on November 30, 2016 | Preview rr

    On Thursday, December 1 at 2 p.m., Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, will co-chair a joint hearing titled, “Restoring the Power of the Purse: Legislative Options.” The hearing will feature as witnesses Heather Krause, an acting director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office; Kevin Kosar... Read more