James, John [R-MI-10]
Republican · MI · 17 bills sponsored
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
# Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This legislation requires the Department of Energy to identify and monitor critical minerals and energy resources that the U.S. depends on but may have trouble obtaining. The DOE would need to regularly assess which resources are essential for America's energy systems, where they come from, and whether supply chains are at risk of disruption. The bill also directs the department to study domestic production capacity, examine how federal regulations affect mining and imports, and evaluate how relying on foreign sources affects national security. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts energy companies, mining operations, the Department of Energy, and policymakers. It indirectly affects consumers by influencing energy prices and availability. The legislation reflects concerns about U.S. dependence on other countries—particularly adversaries—for materials needed for batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and other modern energy infrastructure. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate for consideration. If enacted, it would not directly fund new mining or production but would require the government to better understand vulnerabilities in America's energy supply chains and develop strategies to address them.
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
# HR 6964 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require that school security be included as part of the federal government's National Security Strategy. Essentially, it would make K-12 school safety an official component of national security planning and policy at the federal level, similar to how the government currently addresses other security concerns. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect schools across the country, federal security agencies responsible for developing national security strategy, and potentially Department of Education officials. It could influence how federal resources, guidance, and coordination efforts related to school safety are developed and implemented. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (has not yet been voted on by the full House) and has not advanced further in the legislative process. As of the information provided, there is no indication it has gained significant co-sponsorship or momentum toward passage. **Note:** The bill's specific provisions beyond its main purpose are not detailed in the information available, and there's limited public information about the full scope of changes it would require to existing security frameworks.
IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act
# Summary: IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act (HR 6965) **What the Bill Would Do** The IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act is a proposed federal law focused on enhancing security measures in schools. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically address school safety through measures such as funding for security upgrades, safety equipment, training programs, or coordination between schools and law enforcement. **Current Status and Impact** This bill is currently in committee, meaning it's still in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative John James (R-Michigan). As it progresses, it would potentially affect school administrators, students, parents, and school districts nationwide if passed into law. **Note:** The specific provisions and details of this bill are not included in the information provided. For a complete understanding of exactly what safety measures the bill proposes and how it would be funded, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov or similar legislative tracking websites.
IDEAL Act
# IDEAL Act (HR 6932) Summary I don't have access to the specific details of HR 6932, the IDEAL Act, in my current information. To provide you with an accurate, factual summary covering what the bill would do, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need access to the full bill text or congressional records. **What I can tell you:** The bill is currently in committee (meaning it's still in the early stages of the legislative process) and was introduced by Representative John James, a Republican from Michigan's 10th district. **To get accurate information, I recommend:** - **Congress.gov** - Search "HR 6932" for the full bill text, summaries, and status updates - **Your representative's official website** - Often includes statements about bills they sponsor - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service or League of Women Voters for objective analysis If you can share the bill text or a summary, I'd be happy to explain it in plain language!
App Store Accountability Act
# App Store Accountability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The App Store Accountability Act would establish new regulatory requirements for digital app stores (like Apple's App Store and Google Play Store). The bill aims to give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to oversee how these platforms operate, particularly regarding consumer protection, data privacy, and security practices. It would likely set standards for how app stores review and approve apps before making them available to users. **Who It Affects and Key Areas** This legislation would impact app store operators, app developers, and consumers—especially families concerned about child safety online. Based on its subject categories, the bill addresses digital security, consumer privacy, child protection, and product safety. It would also give the FTC new powers to regulate these platforms, potentially creating federal standards that could override some state and local rules. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 3149) remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and faces an uncertain path to passage. Like many bills introduced in Congress, it may be debated, modified, or stall without further action.
Kid PROOF Act of 2025
# Kid PROOF Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Kid PROOF Act of 2025 (HR 6396) is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been publicly detailed in available summaries. Without access to the bill's specific language or official summary documents, I cannot provide accurate details about its intended provisions, scope, or requirements. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative John James (R-MI-10) in the 119th Congress and is currently assigned to committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **What You Should Know:** To learn what this bill actually proposes, I'd recommend checking Congress.gov (Congress.gov/bill/119/hr/6396), which provides the full text, official summary, and any supporting documents once they're available. This will give you accurate information about who it affects and what specific provisions it contains.
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
# Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 is a housing-focused bill currently in committee in the House of Representatives. Based on its title, the bill is intended to address housing affordability, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill would likely impact housing policy, potentially affecting how homes are built, financed, or made more accessible to buyers and renters. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would potentially affect homebuyers, renters, real estate developers, and housing markets across the country. It was introduced by Representative John James (R-Michigan) in the 119th Congress. As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Further legislative action would be needed for it to advance toward passage. **Note:** Detailed provisions of this bill are not publicly available in the provided information. For specific details on what policies the bill proposes, interested readers should consult Congress.gov or official legislative documents.
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
# Keep America Flying Act of 2026 – Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would ensure that air traffic controllers, FAA safety personnel, and TSA security screeners continue to be paid during a government shutdown. It provides temporary funding specifically for these essential aviation workers and their supporting contractors to keep operating until Congress passes a full budget for 2026. Without this bill, these employees would work without pay during any shutdown period. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts air traffic controllers who manage airplane traffic, FAA employees responsible for maintaining safe airspace operations, and TSA workers who screen passengers and baggage at airports. Indirectly, it affects the general flying public by keeping airports operational during budget disputes. It also covers contractors who support these agencies. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. As of now, it has not been enacted into law.
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
# Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (HR 5582) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to increase price transparency in healthcare by requiring medical providers and insurers to disclose the costs of medical services and procedures before patients receive care. The goal is to give patients upfront information about what they'll pay, similar to price tags in retail stores, so they can make more informed decisions about their medical treatment and potentially shop around for better prices. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would impact patients, hospitals, doctors' offices, and insurance companies. By requiring providers to clearly communicate costs in advance, patients would have better visibility into healthcare expenses. This transparency could help people understand their financial responsibility and compare prices between different providers, potentially reducing overall healthcare costs by introducing market competition. Insurers would also need to provide clear cost estimates to their members. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5582 is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process. Healthcare price transparency is a topic with general bipartisan support in principle, though specific implementation details can be debated.
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".
# Summary of HJRES 87 **What the Bill Does:** This bill cancels an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision from April 2023 that allowed California to set its own stricter vehicle emission standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses. Under federal law, California has special authority to create tougher pollution rules than the rest of the country, but it must first get an EPA "waiver" granting permission. The EPA had approved California's request, but this bill overturns that approval, preventing California from implementing these emission standards. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts California, truck manufacturers, public transit agencies, and companies operating heavy-duty vehicles in the state. It also affects the EPA's authority to grant waivers to states seeking stricter environmental rules. The bill primarily affects California since no other state had adopted these emission standards. **Current Status:** The bill has already been signed into law. It was sponsored by Rep. John James (R-MI) and passed through Congress in the 119th Congress, meaning California's emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles have been blocked from taking effect.
Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
# Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 Summary **What It Does:** This bill directs the U.S. Department of Commerce to create a new "Supply Chain Resilience Working Group" tasked with monitoring and protecting critical supply chains—the networks that deliver essential goods to American businesses and consumers. The bill requires the Commerce Department to map out vulnerabilities in critical industries, identify potential disruptions before they happen, and work with other government agencies and international partners to strengthen these supply chains. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects American manufacturers, technology companies, and industries dependent on complex global supply chains (such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing). It also impacts the Commerce Department, which gains new oversight responsibilities. Indirectly, consumers and businesses could benefit if supply chain disruptions are prevented, leading to more stable prices and product availability. **Key Provisions and Status:** The bill requires the Commerce Department to assess critical supply chain risks, evaluate how disruptions might destabilize markets, and develop strategies to reduce vulnerabilities. It emphasizes collaboration between government agencies, private companies, and international partners. The bill has already **passed the House** and is now moving through the legislative process. The intent appears bipartisan—addressing supply chain weaknesses that affected the economy during recent crises like the pandemic and semiconductor shortages.
Reforming Education for Veterans Act
# Reforming Education for Veterans Act (HR 1527) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to improve education and job training programs available to military veterans. The legislation focuses on reforming how veterans can access and use education benefits, particularly through the GI Bill and related programs. While specific details are limited in the public record at this stage, the bill's subjects indicate it addresses how veterans transition to civilian employment and pursue higher education or vocational training after military service. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts military veterans seeking education or job training benefits. It may also affect educational institutions that serve veterans, employers who hire veterans, and the Veterans Administration, which oversees these benefit programs. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 1527 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full floor vote in the House. The bill was introduced by Representative John James (R-MI) in the 119th Congress. To learn more about specific provisions or to track its progress, you can visit Congress.gov and search for the bill number.
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025
# Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require enhanced security measures and regular economic reporting for the Soo Locks, a critical waterway system connecting Lakes Superior and Huron near the Michigan-Canada border. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation of this type typically focuses on improving infrastructure protection, increasing monitoring, and documenting the economic impact of this vital shipping corridor. **Who It Affects** The Soo Locks serve as a chokepoint for Great Lakes shipping, affecting shipping companies, ports, workers in the maritime and Great Lakes industries, and the broader economy that depends on the transport of iron ore, coal, grain, and other commodities. Enhanced security measures could impact operational procedures at the locks and surrounding areas. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The specific details of the bill's provisions are not publicly available in standard legislative summaries, so interested parties would need to consult the full text for exact requirements.
Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025
# Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025 would protect Air National Guard squadrons from being deactivated or relocated without congressional approval. If passed, the bill would require the Department of Defense to notify Congress before making any decisions to eliminate or move Air National Guard units, giving lawmakers a say in these operational decisions. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect Air National Guard members and the communities where Air National Guard squadrons are based. It could also impact the Department of Defense's ability to restructure military assets independently, and would give individual members of Congress—particularly those representing districts with Air National Guard installations—more influence over military organizational decisions. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI), suggesting Michigan likely has Air National Guard units he aims to protect. The bill would need to advance through committee and pass both chambers of Congress to become law.
Disclose GIFT Act
# Disclose GIFT Act Summary The Disclose GIFT Act (HR 1999) is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that would require increased transparency and reporting regarding certain educational programs and initiatives. While the full legislative text would provide specific details, the bill appears focused on ensuring Congress and the public have better access to information about how federal education funding is being used and what curriculum-related programs are being implemented in schools. The legislation would likely create new disclosure requirements for educational institutions receiving federal funds. The bill primarily affects schools and universities that receive federal education funding, as well as the Department of Education and related agencies responsible for oversight. Teachers, administrators, and education policymakers would need to comply with new reporting requirements, and Congress would have enhanced ability to investigate and monitor educational programs. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. This is an early stage in the legislative process. The bill would need to pass committee, then receive a floor vote in the House before moving to the Senate for consideration. No action has been scheduled at this time.
Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025
# Summary of HR 1796: Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2025 This bill would establish federal funding and programs focused on sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders. The legislation would likely direct resources toward medical research, disease surveillance (tracking cases and trends), prevention efforts, and treatment options for these conditions. Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African Americans, while other heritable blood disorders impact various populations worldwide. The bill would primarily affect patients with these blood disorders, medical researchers, healthcare providers, and public health agencies like the CDC and NIH. Key provisions would probably include funding for scientific research into better treatments and cures, improved tracking systems to understand disease prevalence, public health initiatives for prevention and early detection, and support for patient care. The specific funding amounts and detailed program requirements would be determined during the committee review process. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Representative John James (R-MI) and would need to pass committee, then receive a full House vote before moving to the Senate.
Reignite Hope Act of 2025
# Reignite Hope Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill proposes two main tax credit changes: it would create a new $3,500 tax credit for "critical employees" (healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters, rescue workers, and childcare providers) who work full-time in economically distressed areas, and it would increase the child tax credit from $2,000 to $3,500 per child (potentially $4,500 for some children). These credits would last for three years if passed. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits essential service workers in low-income communities and families with children. Parents would receive larger tax credits per child, while frontline workers employed in economically disadvantaged zones would receive an additional credit to help offset their taxes. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 782) was introduced by Representative John James (R-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.