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| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-lauds-new-developments-179th-airlift-wing | Jordan Lauds New Developments at 179th Airlift Wing | 2009-11-30 | 2009 | 2009-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 30, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) praised today's announcement that the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, based at Mansfield Lahm Airport, should see the arrival of its new airlift mission by September. Jordan was on hand at the 179th for a visit by General Raymond E. Johns, Jr., the newly appointed Commander of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command. General Johns assumed his command on November 20. "We're honored to host General Johns at the 179th so early in his tenure at Air Mobility Command," Jordan said. "It's a tribute to the dedication of Mansfield's Guardsmen that General Johns made the 179th Airlift Wing one of the first visits of his new command." Air Mobility Command, based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, was created in 1992 to undertake worldwide airlift and aerial refueling missions for all branches of the armed forces. As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure round, the 179th is slated to lose all of its C-130 cargo aircraft by August of 2010. Since that announcement, Ohio National Guard leaders have promoted Mansfield as the ideal basing location for the new C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA). Aircrews from the 179th have already begun training on the new airframe at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The Pentagon announced earlier this month that the 179th would be the first of six Air National Guard units to receive the new plane. Colonel Mark Stephens, Commander of the 179th, confirmed today that he expects the first of these aircraft to be delivered to Mansfield by September. "I applaud Ohio's Adjutant General, Major General Gregory Wayt, and Colonel Stephens and his team for their perseverance and foresight throughout the uncertainites of recent years," Jordan said. "It's because of their commitment that the 179th, which was slated for closure just four years ago, will be the first to receive this vital new mission." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:19Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-attend-bluffton-townhall | Jordan to Attend Bluffton Townhall | 2009-11-07 | 2009 | 2009-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will attend a Town Hall meeting hosted by Bluffton University on Wednesday, November 11 from 7-8:30 pm. Said Jordan of the event, "I look forward to hearing from residents about health care reform and whatever other issues they would like to discuss. We welcome everyone to attend this event that is free and open to the public." The event will be held in Founders Hall on Bluffton University campus. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:19Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-narrow-passage-democrat-healthcare-bill | Jordan Statement on Narrow Passage of Democrat Healthcare Bill | 2009-11-07 | 2009 | 2009-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) made the following statement on the narrow passage of H.R. 3962, the trillion-dollar government takeover of healthcare that passed 220 to 215 with 39 Democrats joining all but one Republican in voting no. "During this healthcare debate, millions of everyday Americans called their Congressmen, spoke at town hall meetings, or marched on Washington to express their outrage over the prospect of turning their health care over to the federal government. Unfortunately, congressional Democrats ignored their voices and passed their trillion-dollar, 2,000-page government takeover bill in the dark of night. "Democrat leaders only allowed 2 of the 216 submitted amendments to be debated and receive a vote. I am certain that the American people expect ideas from both parties to be considered, especially in such comprehensive legislation as this. Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats cannot be proud of the process by which they passed this bill." "I joined 175 of my colleagues in supporting a common sense alternative health care reform bill that reduced costs, protected the relationship between patients and doctors, and did not raise taxes on families or businesses. Though our plan did not pass, I still believe these long-term fixes we propose are needed to fix what is wrong with the health care system." "I was pleased to support a pro-life amendment to the health care bill that honored the fundamental truths that life is sacred, life should be protected, and taxpayer money should never be used to take the life of an unborn child." "People in our district are talking about jobs, but in Washington D.C., Democrat leaders seem focused on passing job-killing legislation like cap-and-trade and this federal takeover of health care. Unemployment is at a near 30-year high, and I will continue working to refocus the priorities of Democrat leaders in Congress on stopping the uncontrolled federal spending and beginning to work on turning this economy around to create jobs again." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:19Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/presidents-own-numbers-show-stimulus-has-failed-put-americans-back-work | President's Own Numbers Show Stimulus Has Failed to Put Americans Back to Work | 2009-11-06 | 2009 | 2009-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 6, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) said this morning's announcement that national unemployment has reached 10.2% is further evidence that the $787 billion federal stimulus bill passed in February is not producing the jobs the Obama Administration promised. "The number one issue in our part of Ohio is jobs, but as unemployment rises to a 26-year high, the White House and leaders in Congress are still focused on passing job-killing programs like cap-and-trade and a federal takeover of health care," said Jordan. Jordan pointed to a February 17, 2009 White House document* projecting that federal stimulus spending would create 7,200 jobs in the 4th Congressional District of Ohio. As of October 30th, according to an Obama Administration website**, the nearly $150 million of stimulus money spent in the district since February has "created or saved" just 205 jobs. "Even according to their own rosy numbers, the Obama Administration admits to spending over $720,000 on each job they claim to have created or saved," Jordan said. "This stimulus bill has been a colossal failure, and the money we are borrowing to finance it will take generations to pay back." "We need to end this out-of-control federal spending and turn our focus towards fiscal responsibility and job creation," Jordan added. "Over 80 of my colleagues have joined me in cosponsoring a bill called the REBOUND Act (H.R. 3140) that would halt the stimulus and bailout spending so we can do just that." ### *February 17, 2009 document projecting stimulus job creation per district. **Jobs created/saved by stimulus (click on "funding" in upper right corner, and select "by congressional district") | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:19Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-healthcare-proposal-unveiled-house | New Healthcare Proposal Unveiled in House | 2009-10-29 | 2009 | 2009-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 29, 2009 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement on the release of a new health care proposal by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the U.S. House: "The health care proposal unveiled by Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats today merely repackages the same bad ideas the American people rejected just a few months ago." "Americans want real health care reform that will cut costs while protecting access to their doctor. They don't want a government takeover of the health care system that will raise taxes, ration care and put bureaucrats in charge of important medical decisions." "The liberal leadership in Congress might think they have the votes to ram this bill through the House, but the American people won't just sit there and take it. Congress needs to get focused on job creation and real health care reform. That's what I'm fighting for in Washington." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:16Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/issa-jordan-call-towns-kucinich-hold-hearing-obamas-latest-czar | Issa, Jordan Call on Towns, Kucinich to Hold Hearing on Obama’s Latest Czar | 2009-10-07 | 2009 | 2009-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 7, 2009 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Domestic Policy Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) have sent a letter to Committee Chairman Eldophus Towns (D-MD) and Subcommittee Chairman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) for controversial Obama appointee Kevin Jennings to appear before the Committee. Among the many questionable activities he engaged in prior to being named Safe Schools Czar, Jennings conducted a seminar containing graphic and disturbing sexually explicit information for 12 year-old schoolchildren while serving as executive director of the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, as well as an incident in which he failed to report a 15 year-old student's sexual abuse from an older man. "The vetting undertaken by this Administration during its hiring processes, as well as the standards it imposes, appear inadequate. In some cases, individuals have displayed troubling behavior that renders them unfit to serve the American people. This is especially true for Mr. Jennings," wrote Issa and Jordan. Jennings, who once declared "We have to quit being afraid of the religious right….I don't care what they think! Drop dead!" in a 2000 speech, wrote about his past illegal drug abuse in his memoir, expressing no regret for his action or words of caution to young people. Issa and Jordan wrote, "Mr. Jennings' past behavior calls into question not only his fitness to serve the American people, but also the Administration's vetting procedures and standards for his employment. If non-confirmed czars are not required to appear before a Senate confirmation panel, then they should, at the very least, appear before this Committee to justify their behavior to the American people." Full text of the letter can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:16Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-introduces-84-billion-spending-cuts | Jordan Introduces $84 Billion in Spending Cuts | 2009-09-24 | 2009 | 2009-09 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | September 24, 2009 Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered the following comments on the defeat of his fiscally-responsible alternative to the Democrat spending package likely to pass on Friday: "My proposal was a modest first step towards a balanced federal budget. There is no more important issue to the economic future of our country, so I will continue making the case that the federal government should tighten its belt instead of always asking the American people to do so." Jordan's plan would have saved taxpayers $84 billion just by holding the line on non-defense spending to 2008 levels. The amendment was defeated on a party-line vote in House Rules Committee. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:14Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-accepting-academy-applications | Jordan Accepting Academy Applications | 2009-09-23 | 2009 | 2009-09 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | September 23, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) is accepting applications from area students interested in attending any of the nation's service academies. The academies are: the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. (The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional appointment. Applicants are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.) 2009 applicants must be between 17 and 23 years old on July 1, 2010, unmarried, and U.S. citizens. Those who seek nomination through Jordan's office must be permanent residents of Ohio's Fourth Congressional District, which includes all of Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Morrow, Richland, and Shelby Counties and part of Wyandot County. Interested students should contact Jordan's Lima office by phone at 419-999-6455 to request an application or visit http://jordan.house.gov. The deadline for the return of applications and supporting information is Friday, October 16, 2009. After the first of the year, academies will offer appointments to students who receive a congressional nomination and meet entrance requirements. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:14Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-district-wide-tele-town-hall-meeting | Jordan Announces District-Wide Tele-Town Hall Meeting | 2009-08-24 | 2009 | 2009-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | August 24, 2009 Today, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced that he will be holding a telephone townhall for all interested residents of the 4th district on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 7:30-9:00pm. Said Jordan, "During the August recess, my staff and I have had over fifty meetings with healthcare professionals to discuss the future of health care from their perspective, with more meetings to come. In order to engage all of our constituents, this town hall will allow opinions to be heard and questions to be answered in every home within our area." Those who wish to participate in the event can sign up by visiting /healthcare. All who sign up will be called on the evening of September 3rd. "I look forward to continuing the discussion on healthcare reform and what I can do for my constituents when I return to Washington, DC in September." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:12Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passed-defense-spending-bill-contains-major-funding-jsmc | House-Passed Defense Spending Bill Contains Major Funding for JSMC | 2009-07-30 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 30, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed today's passage of the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense spending bill, which includes significant funding for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC). "This bill is a victory for our men and women in uniform—as well as the workers at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our nation," Jordan said. The bill passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30. Contained in the legislation is $613.6 million for procurement of the Stryker light armored vehicle, the upper hull of which is produced at JSMC. The number represents an increase of $325 million over President Obama's budget request. In supporting the increase, the House cited the importance of Stryker brigades in meeting our challenges in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the world. Also included is full funding for Abrams tank upgrades performed at JSMC and related sites. Jordan committed his support for Abrams upgrade programs to the Appropriations and Armed Services Committees earlier this year. Further, the bill contains $243.5 million for continued research and development work on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, a Marine Corps amphibious vehicle. JSMC performs all EFV manufacture and assembly work. "Our troops serving around the world continue to prove the benefits of modern armored vehicles," Jordan said. "JSMC can take great pride in its outstanding contributions to these programs." Additionally, the bill contains $3 million included at Jordan's request to further develop JSMC's friction welding cell technology. This program, which received federal funding in Fiscal Years 2005, 2006, and 2009, automates the many hundreds of individual welds required in large combat vehicle manufacturing. Overall, the bill provides $636 billion in funding to the Department of Defense, including nearly $30 billion for servicemember medical care programs. It fully funds a 3.4-percent military pay increase—0.5 percent above Presiden… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-mission-179th-will-benefit-defense-spending-bill | New Mission at 179th Will Benefit from Defense Spending Bill | 2009-07-30 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 30, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed today's passage of legislation that includes $319.1 million to benefit the 179th Airlift Wing's new flying mission. This funding for the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense spending bill, which passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30. "This is outstanding news for the 179th and the Ohio National Guard," Jordan said. "These funds will help keep the JCA program on track and keep the unit on course for its new mission." Following the 2005 base closure round, under which the 179th was slated to lose its C-130 aircraft, the National Guard Bureau confirmed a plan to assign JCAs to the unit. Under plans formalized by the Air Force last year, the 179th is scheduled to be among the first units to receive the new mid-range cargo planes. Jordan has made the JCA program a top priority since taking office in 2007. Earlier this year, he committed his support for the JCA to the House Appropriations Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. He has also contacted top Pentagon and National Guard leaders--including Lieutenant General Harry M. Wyatt, Director of the Air National Guard--in support of locating all JCA training activities at Mansfield Lahm Airport, home of the 179th. "With two runways, clear airspace, and no competing commercial carriers, Mansfield Lahm is the ideal home for JCA training," Jordan said. Overall, the defense spending bill provides $636 billion in funding to the Department of Defense, including nearly $30 billion for service member medical care programs. It fully funds a 3.4-percent military pay increase—0.5 percent above President Obama's request. "The extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform make it of paramount importance that we give them the equipment and support they need to complete their mission," Jordan said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-launches-new-website | Jordan Launches New Website | 2009-07-15 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 15, 2009 Today, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced the launch of his new website. "I'm pleased to see that our redesigned website will better serve our constituents and provide updates while I am in Washington. I encourage everyone to visit our new and improved home on the web," said Jordan. Features of the new website include: - Tour request forms to plan your trip to Washington, DC - Media center with photos and video from around the district and Congress - Updated information on office hours around the district and telephone town halls - Assistance with federal agencies - Request forms for flags flown over the Capitol - Improved design and accessibility The website address is http://www.jordan.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/114-million-approved-air-guard-construction-mansfield-lahm | $11.4 Million Approved for Air Guard Construction at Mansfield Lahm | 2009-07-10 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 10, 2009 Funding requested by Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) to house a new Air National Guard engineer squadron at Mansfield Lahm Airport was approved by the House of Representatives today. The $11.4 million provision is included in the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which was approved by a 415 to 3 vote today. The funding will be put toward the construction of facilities to house a 200-person detachment of the 200th RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) Squadron activated at Mansfield Lahm last year. "This is fantastic news for Mansfield and the region," Jordan said. "Mansfield's RED HORSE detachment needs modern facilities to facilitate training and mobilization efforts." RED HORSE units provide heavy repair and construction functions where land-based forces are not available or practical. These self-sufficient air-based units are designed for rapid deployment to remote, high-threat environments. As Jordan noted in letters earlier this year to the House Appropriations Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, the 200th RED HORSE detachment currently operates out of facilities that are too small and not configured for its mission. As a result, important training missions are often postponed, resulting in a reduced level of readiness. Legislation authorizing the funding request was passed by the House last month. Jordan said that he will work to protect the funds as the Senate proceeds with work on the legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-lambasts-national-energy-tax | Jordan Lambasts National Energy Tax | 2009-07-08 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 8, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) blasted today's so-called "cap-and-trade" bill as one of the most destructive pieces of legislation he has seen in his two-and-a-half years in Congress. "President Obama said that electricity rates would ‘skyrocket' under this cap-and-trade system. Now we know the average American household can expect a $3,100 increase in utility bills per year because of this bill," said Jordan. "It is terrible legislation that will hurt families and cost Americans jobs – particularly the manufacturing jobs in our part of America." Jordan said the 1,200-page cap-and-trade bill was finished being written about 3:00 am this morning, and members were given only three hours to debate the bill before a vote was called. Jordan also said that in a rush to pass the bill, Democrat leaders only allowed 1 of the 224 proposed amendments to be considered. "Americans have a right to be outraged! Congress should be focused on cutting energy costs and increasing competitiveness to turn our economy around, but this bill gives a big payout to the radical environmentalists while lowering the boom on the average American," Jordan added. "The only workers who will benefit from this short-sighted bill are those living in China and India." Jordan said that out of the nearly 1,000 calls, faxes and emails his offices received about the topic in the past few days, his constituents have been opposed to cap-and-trade by a 250-1 margin. The bill passed by a vote of 219 – 212 with 44 Democrats joining 168 Republicans in opposition. It now heads to the United States Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-defense-bill-includes-major-funding-jsmc-work-jordan-announces-0 | House Defense Bill Includes Major Funding for JSMC Work, Jordan Announces | 2009-07-06 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 6, 2009 A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives would provide millions of dollars for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC)—including a recommended $334.6 million for Stryker light armored vehicles, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. The provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present. "Our troops in Iraq rely on the Stryker's mobility and survivability when performing counter-insurgency operations," Jordan said. "The men and women of JSMC can take great pride in their outstanding contributions to these efforts." Jordan championed a multi-state congressional effort to support continued acquisition of the Stryker, the upper hull of which is produced at JSMC. An additional $312.7 million in Stryker funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2009 supplemental spending bill signed into law Wednesday. The authorization bill would also provide more than $185 million for System Enhancement Package (SEP) upgrades to Abrams tanks. Under the SEP program, tanks are fitted with high-tech diagnostic equipment, night vision capabilities, and improved fire control systems. JSMC has been responsible for modernizing hundreds of tanks under this and similar programs. Jordan committed his support for the Abrams upgrades to the House Armed Services Committee in March. An additional $100 million for SEP upgrades was included in the 2009 supplemental spending bill. Also approved in the bill is $293.5 million for continued research and development work on the Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), which is manufactured and assembled at JSMC. Overall, the defense bill authorizes $680.4 billion for national defense programs in Fiscal Year 2010, including $5.5 billion for mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles. It establishes a 3.4-percent across-the-board pay raise for members of the military, 0.5 percent higher than President Obama… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-defense-bill-includes-major-funding-mansfield-jordan-announces | House Defense Bill Includes Major Funding for Mansfield, Jordan Announces | 2009-07-06 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 6, 2009 A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives authorizes $11.4 million for Air National Guard facility construction at Mansfield Lahm Airport, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. The provision, requested by Jordan for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, is contained in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present. "This is outstanding news for Mansfield," Jordan said. "This new federal funding will bring good construction jobs to the region and a significant boost to the local economy." The funding will be put toward the construction of facilities to house a 200-person detachment of the 200th RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) Squadron activated at Mansfield Lahm last year. RED HORSE units provide heavy repair and construction functions where land-based forces are not available or practical. These self-sufficient air-based units are designed for rapid deployment to remote, high-threat environments. As Jordan noted in an April letter to the House Armed Services Committee, the 200th RED HORSE detachment currently operates out of facilities that are too small and not configured for its mission. As a result, important training missions are often postponed, resulting in a reduced level of readiness. Actual funding for RED HORSE construction will be determined by Congress later this year. Jordan said that he will work to protect the authorized funding as work continues on the 2010 budget. Overall, the defense bill authorizes $680.4 billion for national defense programs in Fiscal Year 2010, including $5.5 billion for mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles. It establishes a 3.4-percent across-the-board pay raise for members of the military, 0.5 percent higher than President Obama recommended. "This bill, while not perfect, reflects our steadfast commitment to maintaining a strong national defense," Jordan noted. "It honors the sacrifi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-aims-reduce-spending-deficit-80-billion | Jordan Aims to Reduce Spending, Deficit by $80 Billion | 2009-07-06 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 6, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee's Budget and Spending Task Force, took to the House floor to offer the first of nine budget-cut amendments designed to reduce federal spending by more than $80 billion. "Getting a handle on the out-of-control spending in Washington D.C. is my top priority," said Jordan. "Families and businesses across the country are tightening their belts in these tough economic times, but Congress continues to spend like there is no tomorrow. For the sake of future generations, we have to restore a sense of fiscal responsibility to this town, and my amendments are a modest first step in doing so." Jordan said his proposal would return spending for most federal agencies to 2008 levels, before over $2 trillion was spent on taxpayer-funded bailout and stimulus bills. "We can save more than the entire two-year state budget in Ohio by simply asking non-defense federal agencies to continue operating on the same budget they successfully operated under just 12 months ago," noted Jordan. Jordan said that he offered more than $20 billion in budget cuts under the Bush Administration, saying that responsible spending is an issue that both Republicans and Democrats must take seriously. "Hard-working Americans are tired of seeing the federal government grow faster than taxpayers can afford," said Duane Parde, President of the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union. "Congressman Jordan deserves praise for his common-sense proposal to reduce federal spending without forcing agencies to take drastic measures. American families have had to rethink their budgeting to make ends meet – at the very least, Congress should be able to do the same." Jordan concluded, "Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke brought his message to Capitol Hill and it fell upon deaf ears; we have a $2 trillion budget that needs to be reduced while we consider countless spending measures on the House floor. This is a sacrifice that needs to be made for the sake of our country." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-applauds-usps-decision-save-mansfield-jobs | Jordan Applauds USPS Decision to Save Mansfield Jobs | 2009-07-06 | 2009 | 2009-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 6, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) applauded today's announcement from the Northern Ohio District of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reverse the proposed relocation of mail processing operations from Mansfield to Akron. In a June 24, 2009 letter announcing the completion of the long-awaited Area Mail Processing study, USPS District Manager Don Marshall wrote to Congressman Jordan that "…After careful review, it has been determined that there are currently no significant opportunities to improve efficiency and/or service through consolidation of mail processing operations at the Akron P&DC. So, no significant changes will be made at this time." Jordan said he credited a community-wide effort of postal workers, elected officials, local media, and residents. He said his staff had been in contact with postal union and management officials about the issue for almost a year. On February 13, 2009, Jordan requested the U.S. Postmaster General provide him a detailed explanation of how the proposed consolidation would save money without hurting service. Having received an unsatisfactory response, Jordan's staff attended the April 7, 2009 public meeting in Mansfield, where they announced Jordan's intent to call upon the General Accounting Office (GAO) to conduct a third-party analysis of any USPS claims of savings. On April 20, 2009, Jordan and California Rep. Darrell Issa sent a joint letter to the GAO about the Mansfield situation. "This proves that by working together, gaining the attention of the decision-makers, and making a strong case based on the facts, great things can happen and jobs can be saved," said Jordan. "Moving forward, we need to make sure that our facility keeps improving while we keep a watchful eye and hold government leaders accountable at all levels," he added. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:07Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-commends-ontario-city-council-decision | Jordan Commends Ontario City Council Decision | 2009-06-15 | 2009 | 2009-06 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | June 15, 2009 Congressman Jordan released the following statement, commending the Ontario City Council's motion to support the General Motors Ontario Stamping Plant petition, which passed verbally at last evening's meeting. "As our community looks for answers and solutions in the days following Monday's decision, I am pleased to see that residents have come together in support of this petition. I am hopeful that our combined efforts will lead to a fair assessment of our GM plant by the Administration" The petition address is: http://www.petitiononline.com/4Ontario/petition.html | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:00Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-demands-obama-administration-attention-ontario | Jordan Demands Obama Administration Attention for Ontario | 2009-06-15 | 2009 | 2009-06 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | June 15, 2009 In the wake of Monday's announcement, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today sent a letter to the White House repeating his request that President Barack Obama, a member of his cabinet, or a high-level member of the President's Auto Task Force visit the General Motors facility in Ontario, slated for closure in June 2010. "The decision to close the Ontario facility, one of the most productive and efficient automotive operations in the nation, lies squarely at the feet of the President's Auto Task Force," said Jordan. Jordan said that he will work with city and county officials in their efforts to move forward, but still demanded that the Obama Administration pay greater respect to affected workers and families in Richland County. "Obama Administration officials are touring auto facilities across the Midwest, but they have wrongly neglected us," said Jordan. Our workers deserve better. They deserve that someone from the Administration come here, look them in the eye, and tell them why they chose to close their plant." Jordan said that his office has launched an online petition for the community to show their support for a visit from the White House. Area residents can sign the petition at: http://www.petitiononline.com/4Ontario/petition.html "Now that our federal government owns a majority share in General Motors, and because President Obama has already taken the unprecedented step of replacing former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, I believe President Obama can intervene in this situation and reverse the decision to close down the Ontario facility," said Jordan. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:00Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-demands-obama-visit-ontario-facility | Jordan Demands Obama Visit Ontario Facility | 2009-06-15 | 2009 | 2009-06 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | June 15, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan issued the following statement upon learning of the proposed closing of the Ontario stamping plant by June 2010: "I am deeply concerned about the impact this decision will have on the GM workers and their families, as well as on the City of Ontario and Richland County. I have visited the Ontario plant multiple times. It is a top-notch facility with recent capital investment, and its employees are among the best workers in the nation." "This move reinforces my strong opposition to President Obama and his Auto Task Force trying to micromanage the American auto industry from the White House. This industry, like any other, is best run by those who know it best - not the federal government." "The Obama Administration has dispatched cabinet officials and members of the Auto Task Force across the Midwest to tour auto facilities. I demand the Administration change their schedule to include a visit to Ontario, Ohio – to tour the facility and look our workers in the eyes to tell them why they chose to close their plant." "There's still time to fix what's wrong and turn our economy and auto industry around the right way. I believe this can be done if the President would enact a five-year moratorium on the newly-proposed CAFE standards, to provide more incentive for Americans to keep buying the trucks and SUVs that the Ontario facility helps produce. Additionally, Congress must end the rush towards the radical "cap-and-trade" environmental policy that is putting the American auto industry at a competitive disadvantage. An "all of the above" energy policy must be at the top of their to-do list to provide incentives for more drilling and refining to keep gas prices down. Today's announcement underscores the need for these issues to be solved in the months ahead." "President Obama took the unprecedented step of intervening in private business by replacing the former CEO of General Motors. He can certainly take the honorable step in reversing his decision to close down our good General … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:00Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-sends-1700-signatures-white-house | Jordan Sends 1,700 Signatures to the White House | 2009-06-15 | 2009 | 2009-06 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | June 15, 2009 Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) sent a second letter to the White House repeating his request that President Barack Obama, a member of his cabinet, or a high-level member of the President's Auto Task Force visit the General Motors facility in Ontario. With the letter, he included the 1,700 names who had signed the accompanying petition, which is available online at http://www.petitiononline.com/4Ontario/petition.html. "In one week, we've collected more than fifty pages of signatures which are now on their way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. With overwhelming community support behind this effort, our message is growing stronger every day: our workers deserve to have someone stand in front of them to look them in the eye, hear their story, and provide them the direct answers they deserve." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:00Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/shelby-county-student-wins-congressional-art-competition | Shelby County Student Wins Congressional Art Competition | 2009-06-15 | 2009 | 2009-06 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | June 15, 2009 A Botkins High School student was named the Fourth Congressional District winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. Karrie Platfoot won the district-wide competition with her trompe l'oiel bulletin board with memorabilia. This piece, entitled "Memories" will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. Justin Miller of Richland County's Plymouth High School was named runner-up, while John Embry of Logan County's Indian Lake High School took third place. Jordan awarded Honorable Mentions to Casey Stepp of Triad High School in Champaign County and Kelsey Morgan of Upper Scioto Valley High School in Hardin County. Jordan presented ribbons and certificates to the participating students at an earlier event. He thanked Robert Lepo for judging the students' work and hosting the awards presentation event. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:15:00Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-tapped-help-lead-gop-budget-cutting-efforts | Jordan Tapped To Help Lead GOP Budget Cutting Efforts | 2009-05-18 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today joined a select group of three Republican leaders in developing a list of proposed federal budget cuts requested of House Republicans by President Barack Obama. After proposing over $4 trillion in new federal spending and borrowing over half of next year's proposed budget, President Obama suggested that his administration would be willing to cut 0.0025 percent from federal spending. Jordan said that such a cut amounted to someone making $50,000 per year, while putting an additional $37,500 on their credit card per year, cutting $2.19 from their annual spending. "With all due respect, the President's so-called budget cutting efforts have been a joke," Jordan said. "Since taking office a couple of months ago, President Obama and Congress have spent like there is no tomorrow, with their first-year budget deficit on track to be four times higher than the highest previous deficit in American history." Jordan said that he would propose that the group adopt some of the belt-tightening measures in the balanced budget bill he introduced last month, including a 1% across-the-board cut for non-defense federal agencies for each of the next ten years, and reduction or elimination of over 150 federal programs deemed by the Government Accountability Office to be an ineffective use of taxpayer dollars. "No nation in history has ever taxed-and-spent its way into prosperity, and if we are going to get our economy back on track, we need to set priorities for our federal government and begin to reduce spending in areas where it is not necessary," Jordan added. "I've been working on this issue since day one, and I am pleased that our legislative leaders have asked me to help develop this vision for America's future." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/major-funding-jsmc-included-defense-bill-jordan-announces | Major Funding for JSMC Included in Defense Bill, Jordan Announces | 2009-05-15 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 15, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed House passage of a supplemental defense spending bill for Fiscal Year 2009 that includes a major boost in funding he requested for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC). "This is great news both for our troops and for the men and women at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our nation," Jordan said. The bill, which passed the House on a vote of 368 to 60 today, provides additional funding for Department of Defense and Department of State operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. A total of $451.1 million will go toward the purchase of Stryker light armored vehicles, the upper hull of which is produced at JSMC. Jordan spearheaded efforts in the House to increase this number from the $112.7 million originally requested by the administration, citing the urgent need for Stryker Medical Evacuation Vehicles (MEVs) that are helping to save lives on the battlefield. He led 117 of his colleagues in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee asking for this additional funding for Stryker MEV acquisition. Also included in the bill is $100 million for Abrams tank upgrades performed at JSMC and related sites. Jordan committed his support for Abrams upgrade programs to the Appropriations and Armed Services Committees earlier this year. Jordan said he expects the funding package to head for the President's desk after Senate action on it. "This legislation honors the service and sacrifice of our troops, providing them with the resources they need," Jordan said. "We must remain steadfast in our commitment to a strong national defense in the face of the many threats we must confront." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jordan-stands-opposed-bailout | Congressman Jordan Stands Opposed to Bailout | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 This evening, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) cast his vote against a $14 billion taxpayer-funded bailout of the auto industry. "On the same day that the government registered the largest monthly deficit in the history of our country, $164.4 billion, Congress continued its bailout spending spree by approving another government bailout to a private industry," said Rep. Jordan. The Congressman has sought to help the auto industry by supporting a comprehensive energy policy. One that will access our nation's own oil and natural gas resources and allow increased drilling and refining to improve the long-term financial stability of our economy. He also supports a lower tax rate and the elimination of government mandates. As another bailout moves forward, the Congressman believes in four fundamental reasons as to why this is the wrong policy for our country. "First, once you start down this road, it's difficult to turn around. Secondly, it does not work – as we've seen from the first round of bailouts. Third, it is wrong to saddle future generations with a debt currently approaching $11 trillion. And finally, the same government that has given us record deficits and debt should not attempt to tell the auto industry how to run its business with concepts like the ‘car czar'." The automobile industry is an integral part of Ohio and the fourth district, in need of real, long-term solutions from Congress that will revitalize the industry and the American economy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-addresses-bailout | Jordan Addresses Bailout | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 This afternoon, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement about his vote against the taxpayer bailout of Wall Street, which failed on a vote of 228-205. "The situation in the nation's financial markets is at the forefront of everyone's mind, yet I do not believe that a three-quarter trillion dollar taxpayer-funded bailout was the answer. Today, Congress missed the opportunity to unleash the nation's entrepreneurial spirit, along with a wave of private capital and investment, to deal with the needs of the market in a truly American way. Instead, $700 billion of taxpayer money was put towards a bailout that only serves to hurt our nation's long-term financial health. It increases our national debt, increases the size of government, and moves us further down the road of unsustainable federal budget growth. My support is with an alternative plan that would utilize private capital to solve the problem far better than government bureaucrats. By removing the barriers to risk-taking and investment, and providing a government-backed insurance program as a safety net, we would be laying the groundwork to avoid future problems. I came to Washington to stand up for the interests of regular families and taxpayers who have already felt the impact of the market downturn. They should not be forced to shoulder the burden of those who created the bailout as well. This bill is characteristic of this tax-and-spend Congress, and one that I will continue fighting against." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-and-tiberi-urge-prevention-unexpected-taxes-ohio-retirees | Jordan and Tiberi Urge Prevention of Unexpected Taxes on Ohio Retirees | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) joined Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-Genoa Township) in sending a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY), with a copy sent to IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman, alerting them of a harmful consequence of the "Making Work Pay" tax credit that would give seniors a bigger tax bill at the end of the year. The oversight was brought to their attention after IRS officials released to employers the new withholding tables to implement the credit. Withholding tables indicate the amount of payroll tax that should be withheld from an employee's paycheck. The IRS also instructed that the new tables be used for withholding tax on pensions. Under the law however, the "Making Work Pay" tax credit does not apply to pension payments. "This is yet another example of the resulting problems from haphazardly passing a thousand-page, trillion dollar spending bill without giving members time to read it," said Jordan. "The victims here will be retirees that receive pensions. These recipients will receive the credits and be required to pay it back on April 15, 2010. Congressman Tiberi and I are demanding that Secretary Geithner and Chairman Rangel find a solution to this problem immediately." The National Education Association, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, and other pension systems have expressed their discontent with problem. The "Making Work Pay" tax credit was included in the 2009 Stimulus bill that was signed into law in February. The 1,000+ page bill was rushed through the House and voted against by both members. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-congressional-art-contest | Jordan Announces Congressional Art Contest | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Rep. Jordan encourages high school students across the Fourth Congressional District to submit their artwork in the 2009 Congressional Art Contest. A county winner will be chosen in each of the eleven counties; Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Shelby and Wyandot. The district winner will be chosen from the eleven entries and their artwork will hang in the United States Capitol for one year in a display of winners from across the country. Winners will also be offered a $1,500.00 per year art college scholarship and airfare for three to visit the art display in Washington, D.C. "I look forward to seeing the artwork submitted by my constituents and wish them the best of luck," said Rep. Jordan. Forms and information can be accessed through Rep. Jordan's website, http://jordan.house.gov. For additional information, contact Susan Ohl in the Lima District Office at 419-999-6455. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-alger-community-fire-association | Jordan Announces Grant for Alger Community Fire Association | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $38,033 operations and safety grant for the Alger Community Fire Association. "This is outstanding news for Alger," Jordan said. "This grant will help Alger's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $11 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Alger received $38,921 in AFG funding last year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-marion-countys-first-consolidated-fire-district | Jordan Announces Grant for Marion County's First Consolidated Fire District | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $157,423 operations and safety grant for the First Consolidated Fire District in Caledonia. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. "This is outstanding news for Caledonia," Jordan said. "Competition for firefighter grants is always tough, and it's a tribute to the fire district that its application was approved." The funding will be put toward the purchase of new turnout gear, self-contained breathing apparatuses, and related equipment. Jordan wrote to DHS last year in support of the fire district's application. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $13 million has been awarded to fire departments in the Fourth District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-mcguffey-volunteer-fire-company | Jordan Announces Grant for McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $159,838 vehicle acquisition grant for the McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. "This is outstanding news for McGuffey," Jordan said. "This grant, which is the second largest awarded to a Hardin County department in the history of the AFG Program, will help McGuffey's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $11.4 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. McGuffey received AFG Program funding in 2004 and 2005. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-springfield-township-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Springfield Township Fire Department | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved $90,431 in operations and safety funding for Richland County's Springfield Township Fire Department. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. "Competition for federal funding is always tough, and Springfield Township is a most deserving recipient," Jordan said. "This grant will help the area's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $13 million has been awarded to fire departments in the Fourth District. Springfield Township received $53,586 in AFG Program funding in 2003. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-vanlue-fire-department-0 | Jordan Announces Grant for Vanlue Fire Department | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved $4,901 in operations and safety funding for the Vanlue Fire Department. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. "Competition for federal funding is always tough, and Vanlue is a most deserving recipient," Jordan said. "This grant will help the area's first responders be better prepared to save lives." The funding will be put toward the purchase of a rescue boat and related gear. Jordan wrote to DHS last year in support of Vanlue's application. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $13 million has been awarded to fire departments in the Fourth District. Vanlue received $65,691 in AFG Program funding in 2007. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-begins-111th-congress-appointment-budget-task-force | Jordan Begins 111th Congress with Appointment to Budget Task Force | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | As Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) was sworn into his second term in office, he called for quick action on bipartisan measures to restore fiscal responsibility to federal spending. "Congress has been on a spending spree for the past number of years, adding two government bailouts to a current national debt of 10.6 trillion dollars," said Jordan. "I am convinced that unless we change course and begin exercising some fiscal restraint, the debt facing our kids and grandkids will soon be insurmountable." Jordan, who offered more spending cuts than any other member of Congress in the past two years, was named Chairman of the Budget and Spending Task Force for the Republican Study Committee (RSC). He said he will use the position to build bipartisan support for his proposal to have budget watchdogs go line-by-line in the federal budget to identify wasteful federal spending to be cut. "Just like families and businesses in our district have had to do in these tough economic times, Congress needs to tighten its belt and cut wasteful spending." Chairman of the RSC, Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) said, "Jim Jordan has emerged as a bold leader in the fight to bring accountability and sanity to spending in Congress. As we look to restore vibrant economic growth and prosperity, we will be relying heavily on Jim's leadership over the next two years." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-introduces-balanced-budget-alternative | Jordan Introduces Balanced Budget Alternative | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today introduced a fiscally-responsible, balanced budget alternative to what he called the big-spending proposal set forth by President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats. Jordan, a member of the House Budget Committee and Chairman of the Republican Study Committee Budget and Spending Task Force, said that there are two fundamental differences between the plans. First, Jordan said that his budget is balanced, while the Obama budget would double the national debt to $23 trillion. Second, Jordan's budget does not increase taxes, while the Obama budget would increase taxes on income, marriage, energy and charitable donations. "Today's economy is forcing families and businesses across Ohio to tighten their belts and make tough choices," said Jordan. "Why shouldn't the federal government have to make tough choices and prioritize its spending? It is an insult to the people we represent that Congress cannot balance its budget just like regular Americans balance theirs." To reach balance, Jordan's budget eliminates all Congressional earmarks and reduces or eliminates funding for over 150 federal programs that have been determined by the General Accounting Office (GAO) to be an ineffective use of taxpayer dollars. Next, it asks most federal agencies to decrease their spending by 1% per year for ten years. Jordan's budget still increases funding for Medicare and Medicaid at the rate of economic growth and inflation, and protects current law for Social Security. "This economic crisis is not an excuse for outlandish and unnecessary federal spending. In fact, it should be an opportunity for us to tighten our belts and instill some fiscal responsibility in the budget," Jordan said. "Americans are demanding that Congress stop the spending spree that will continue our country down a path towards a fiscal train wreck." Jordan's budget alternative is expected to be debated and receive a vote later today. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-2011-march-life | Jordan Statement on 2011 March for Life | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today offered the following comments on the 2011 March for Life in Washington D.C.: For the past 38 years, millions of Americans have marched on Washington, committing their time, talent and treasure in valiant defense of God's sacred gift of life. I was honored and humbled to speak in front of hundreds of thousands of them on the National Mall today at the March for Life. The passion and commitment of those supporting the Pro-Life cause is woven into the very fabric of our nation. In their wisdom, the Founders listed the Right to Life first among our unalienable God-given rights. Today, we are still tasked with upholding the Founders' vision for a culture of life in America. Polly and I attended our first March for Life twenty years ago, and each year grow more optimistic about the progress we are making. In Congress, I will continue leading the fight to defend life and honor the idea that all Life is a sacred, precious gift from God. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-passing-congresswoman-stephanie-tubbs-jones | Jordan Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following comments on the sudden passing of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Cleveland): My family and I join all of Ohio in expressing our shock and profound sadness at the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Stephanie brought genuine passion to her work as a representative of the people of Cleveland--her lifelong home. Her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents was an example to all members. Her ten years in Congress were preceded by nearly two decades of service as a county judge and later as county prosecutor, where she honed skills that made her such an effective advocate for urban issues in Congress. While Stephanie and I were often on opposite sides during House Floor debates, we worked together seamlessly on many issues of paramount importance to our state. I was honored to stand with her many times in support of Ohio's defense sector and the numerous jobs it supports. The experience she brought to these efforts was invaluable. Polly and I offer our deepest sympathy to her son, Mervyn, and all of her family and friends. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-president-obamas-address-congress | Jordan Statement on President Obama's Address to Congress | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered the following comments on tonight's Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress: "I always appreciate the President's eloquence, but I am still waiting to see the President act like the fiscal conservative he portrays himself as." "If massive government spending was the answer to our economic problems, we'd have solved them long ago. Taxpayer-funded bailouts and expanded federal programs are the wrong way to go. We need to bring a sense of fiscal responsibility back to Congress, and I believe the first step is to freeze federal spending at current levels while we find ways to cut." "Last session I offered more federal spending cuts than any member of Congress, and this week my office reached out to the Obama Administration, ready to go line-by-line through the federal budget with them to cut out the waste." "This bipartisan problem was created by big-spending Democrats and big-spending Republicans. I am happy to work with all of my fiscally conservative colleagues to show that it can be solved in a bipartisan fashion as well." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-voinovich-retirement | Jordan Statement on Voinovich Retirement | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 This evening, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement on Senator George Voinovich's retirement announcement. "I commend Senator Voinovich for his 44 years of public service to our country and Ohio. Our state has been made better by his tireless work to protect human life, promote school choice and to stop the expansion of gambling in our state. It has been an honor to serve with him in the Ohio delegation and I wish him the best in the remainder of his term." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/nations-largest-taxpayer-group-honors-jordan | Nation's Largest Taxpayer Group Honors Jordan | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) was recognized for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record last year. The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), a nonpartisan citizen group, has announced that Rep. Jordan is among only a few dozen 2008 "Taxpayers' Friend Award" recipients out of the entire House of Representatives and Senate. "Given today's economic climate, fiscal discipline is more important now than ever," NTU President Duane Parde said. "Fortunately, taxpayers have a staunch ally in Rep. Jim Jordan to whom National Taxpayers Union is proud to present a ‘Taxpayers' Friend Award.'" The award is given to Representatives and Senators who achieve an "A" grade in NTU's annual Rating of Congress. The Rating, which is based on every roll call vote affecting fiscal policy, assigns a "Taxpayer Score" to each Member of Congress that indicates his or her support for reducing or controlling federal spending, taxes, debt, and regulation. For 2008, a total of 182 House and 104 Senate votes were selected. "Jordan's pro-taxpayer score of 89 percent was the eighth-highest in the House and the highest in Ohio," Parde said. "By voting time and again to reduce federal spending, taxes, and debt, Jim has led by example in the fight to defend overburdened taxpayers across the country." Between 2007 and 2008, the average "Taxpayer Score" in the House rose slightly from 35 percent to 36 percent. The Senate's average dropped by five points, from 37 percent to 32 percent. In 2008, 48 lawmakers attained scores sufficient to win the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" (at least 80 percent in the House and 76 percent in the Senate). Meanwhile, a record 267 Senators and Representatives captured the title of "Big Spender" for posting "F" grades (scores of 25 percent or less in the House and 14 percent or less in the Senate). "If every Member of Congress was as principled as Rep. Jordan, current and future generations of Americans could enjoy much lower taxes and a less wasteful government," Parde concluded. "Hard-working families in … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/recoveryohiogov-website-launched | RECOVERY.OHIO.GOV Website Launched | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Office of Congressman Jim Jordan today urged local governments, businesses, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions interested in competing for funding from the federal stimulus bill to visit a new website provided by the State of Ohio. The website is www.recovery.ohio.gov. There, entities will be asked to provide their contact information, details about the project for which they are seeking funding, the cost and timeframe of the project, and how many jobs the project is expected to create or maintain. Jordan's Chief of Staff Ray Yonkura said that information should be submitted to the website even if it has already been submitted elsewhere. Yonkura also noted that the website is designed for the State of Ohio to receive funding requests for eligible projects, as opposed to requests for individual benefits like unemployment benefits or Pell Grants. Projects that meet eligibility requirements will receive further instructions through e-mail. As more developments occur, the state website will post any pertinent information. Applicants and constituents are encouraged to contact their state legislators for more information. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jordan-slams-democrat-spending-bill | Rep. Jordan Slams Democrat Spending Bill | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today voted against a massive trillion dollar federal spending package, calling it "another example of the fiscal irresponsibility by the Nancy Pelosi Congress." "At a time when instability in the financial markets is making regular Americans uneasy about the economy, this tax-and-spend Congress believes higher taxes and more federal spending is the answer," said Jordan. "Families across America are tightening their belts and bracing for the road ahead, but not this Congress," he added. Jordan said the hastily-passed spending measure, called a Continuing Resolution, stemmed from Democrats' failure to pass the 12 required spending bills before the end of the fiscal year on September 30th. Continuing Resolutions are designed to avoid a government shutdown by continuing expenditures at their current levels into the next fiscal year. However, this Continuing Resolution increased spending by more than 7% over current levels, including a massive $32 billion hike in non-defense, discretionary spending. "Congress should address the important issues facing this country in a fiscally responsible way," Jordan concluded. "Instead, they opted to pass a bill full of earmarks and excessive spending that sets our nation further down the track toward a fiscal train wreck. I remain committed to turning the train around and reintroducing the concept of fiscal responsibility to Washington D.C." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jordan-stands-firm-energy | Rep. Jordan Stands Firm on Energy | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) said that despite his opposition to the most recent Democrat energy proposal, he was encouraged by progress towards a comprehensive energy bill that appears to have resulted from Republican pressure on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). "It was refreshing to see that the overwhelming sentiment of the American people, echoed by House Republicans over the August recess, has moved Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats from a staunch ‘no new energy' position to one that is willing to consider a move towards energy independence," said Jordan. "We need to keep the pressure on them to ensure that we have a comprehensive energy policy that includes new drilling, expanded refinery capacity, and more incentives for renewable and alternative fuels, the combination of which will put us on the path to independence from Middle Eastern oil," he added. Jordan said the Democrat bill included a limited amount of new drilling, but was rife with drilling restrictions and tax hikes, both of which would lead to price spikes. "This bill has no payoff at the pump, where we need it most," concluded Jordan. "Nineteen billion dollars in tax hikes is not an energy plan; it is a way to fatten the government's coffers at the expense of the American consumer." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jordan-statement-hr-1424 | Rep. Jordan Statement on H.R. 1424 | 2009-05-13 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 13, 2009 Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement on the treasury bailout. "I understand that there are serious concerns in our financial markets and that it was appropriate for government to attempt to help. Unfortunately, Washington, as it all too often does, chose a big government "solution," rather than an "American" solution. Instead of looking to address the concern in a free-market fashion, this tax-and-spend Congress chose to spend $700 billion dollars, the equivalent of one quarter of the federal budget, on a Wall Street bailout. Washington and Wall Street caused the situation, which is already hurting American families. Now, those same American families are asked to provide the dollars to fix it. This legislation took our debt limit to $11.3 trillion dollars, proving that this is the wrong approach. I will continue to protect taxpayers and families from the excessive spending habits of a Congress that is in need of fiscal responsibility." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-defense-bill-includes-major-funding-jsmc-work-jordan-announces | House Defense Bill Includes Major Funding For JSMC Work, Jordan Announces | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives would provide more than $1 billion for Stryker light armored vehicles manufactured at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) and related sites, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. The provision is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense authorization bill, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 384 to 23 vote tonight. "Our troops in Iraq rely on the Stryker's mobility and survivability when performing counter-insurgency operations," Jordan said. "The men and women of JSMC can take great pride in their outstanding contributions to these efforts." Jordan helped lead a multi-state congressional effort to support continued acquisition of the Stryker, the upper hull of which is produced at JSMC. Also included in the legislation is more than $351 million for System Enhancement Package (SEP) upgrades to Abrams tanks. Under the SEP program, tanks are fitted with high-tech diagnostic equipment, night vision capabilities, and improved fire control systems. JSMC has been responsible for modernizing hundreds of tanks under this and similar programs. Jordan committed his support for the Abrams upgrades to the House Armed Services Committee in March. Also approved in the bill is $276 million for continued research and development work on the Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), which is manufactured and assembled at JSMC. Overall, the defense bill authorizes $601 billion for national defense programs in Fiscal Year 2009, including $2.6 billion for mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles. It establishes a 3.9-percent across-the-board pay raise for members of the military and blocks any increase in premiums or drug co-payments for enrollees in the military health care system. Actual defense spending for Fiscal Year 2009 will be determined in separate legislation later this year. Jordan said that he will work to protect the authorized funding as work continues on the 2009 budget. "This bill, whi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-expected-authorize-construction-new-va-clinic-mansfield | House Expected to Authorize Construction of New VA Clinic in Mansfield | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Legislation debated today by the House of Representatives authorizes significant funding for a new veterans clinic in Mansfield, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. H.R. 5856, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act, approves various VA construction projects and medical facility leases for Fiscal Year 2009. Included in the bill is language authorizing the VA to construct a new 27,500-square-foot outpatient clinic in Mansfield at a cost of $2,212,000. "Having visited Mansfield's VA clinic last year, I know firsthand the great services it provides to area veterans," Jordan said. "The new facility authorized in this bill will allow for greater coordination between primary care and mental health services available to our veterans in the region." Formal passage of H.R. 5856 is expected later this week. The bill will then head to the Senate for consideration. Overall VA spending for Fiscal Year 2009 will be determined in separate legislation later this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-sidney-municipal-airport | Jordan Announces Grant for Sidney Municipal Airport | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved $240,617 in entitlement funding to the City of Sidney for airport improvements, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. "Air infrastructure is important to every community and every local economy in our congressional district," Jordan said. "The businesses and individuals who rely on Sidney Municipal Airport will greatly benefit from the improvements made possible through these funds." The funding will be used to remove runway safety area obstructions to bring the airport in compliance with FAA safety standards. Jordan wrote to the FAA in October in support of runway improvement projects at the airport. The funds were awarded under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which has provided federal monies for airport development since 1982. Sidney received $149,625 in AIP funds last year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-applauds-bipartisan-troop-funding-package | Jordan Applauds Bipartisan Troop Funding Package | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) applauded passage of a legislative package that includes full funding for American troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as additional benefits for veterans and soldiers returning home. The package, which passed the House today, provides an additional $161.8 billion for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. It also includes $62.8 billion for GI Bill programs that help provide educational opportunities for veterans. "This is a great and long-awaited victory for our troops and their families," Jordan said. "I am glad that Congress was finally able to rise above party politics and provide our military with the resources it needs to continue doing a remarkable job for our country." Jordan said the troop funding package would head for the President's desk after Senate action on the bill. "This legislation, though long overdue, is the right message to send to our troops on behalf of the American people," said Jordan. "It confirms that we appreciate living under the blanket of security they are helping provide. We wish to honor their service and sacrifice by providing them the resources they need both on and off the battlefield." Jordan said that Congress should now push forward with other critical legislation, including a renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to help fight terrorism, and legislation to expand America's domestic energy resources through exploration and drilling. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-appointed-budget-committee | Jordan Appointed to Budget Committee | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Just weeks before Congress begins considering the 2009 federal budget, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has been selected by his Republican colleagues to serve on the House Budget Committee. "This is an important committee in determining federal spending levels. I am looking forward to playing a hands-on role in the budget process," Jordan said. "This opportunity will help me continue working toward one of my top priorities: keeping federal spending under control." The Budget Committee sets the framework for consideration of the 12 annual spending bills that fund government activities. It also oversees the Congressional Budget Office and holds regular hearings on federal spending. Republican Leader John Boehner (R-West Chester) said that Jordan earned the chance to serve on the committee during his active first year in Congress. "Jim really hit the ground running in Congress, making his passion for limited government well known. His hard work will be an asset not only to the committee, but to taxpayers and families across Ohio and the nation," Boehner said. Budget Committee Ranking Republican Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) welcomed Jordan, noting that "the Budget Committee plays a key role in addressing some of our nation's most pressing challenges, among them: balancing the budget without raising taxes, promoting sustained economic growth, slowing the growth of federal spending, and addressing the coming entitlement crisis." "Jim Jordan has a solid conservative record, and has worked hard to ensure that Ohioans'--and all Americans'--tax dollars are being spent wisely. He will be a great addition to the Budget Committee," he added. Jordan will join Ohioans Patrick J. Tiberi (R-Galena) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) on the committee, which is chaired by Congressman John M. Spratt, Jr. (D-South Carolina). Former Ohio Congressman John Kasich chaired the committee from 1995 to 2000. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-assails-democrat-budget | Jordan Assails Democrat Budget | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today blasted a Democrat-sponsored budget conference report that calls for the largest tax increase in American history. "Once again, Congress has its priorities all wrong," said Jordan, a member of the House Budget Committee. "In uncertain economic times, with rising energy and food prices, Congress should be putting the federal budget on a diet instead of feeding it." Jordan noted that the $3.1 trillion budget proposal would require nearly $700 billion in new taxes, an amount that would be the largest tax increase in American history. "People talk about the tax-and-spend mindset of Washington, but this Congress has a spend-and-tax problem as well," Jordan quipped. "There are a number of challenges facing our country. We need oil exploration to reach energy independence, we need a concerted effort to secure our borders against illegal immigration, we need stronger protective measures in place to thwart terrorism, and we need to get our country's fiscal house in order." "Solutions to these challenges require a bold, first step," Jordan added. "Holding the line on federal spending is the direction we need to head. This budget doesn't do it, so our fight for fiscal responsibility will continue." Following are Jordan's prepared Floor remarks on the budget proposal. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the bloated budget conference report brought forth by the majority. In this time of economic uncertainty, with record-high energy prices, with the cost of food and fuel taking an increasing share of the family budget, Congress has a moral responsibility to find ways to tighten its belt. Rather than spending in its usual lavish way, Congress should be laser-focused on cutting wasteful and duplicative spending from the federal budget in order to lower taxes and let American families and businesses keep more of what they earn. This budget--by far the largest in human history--does the exact opposite. This massive new budget requires the largest tax i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-blasts-supreme-court-decision-child-rape | Jordan Blasts Supreme Court Decision on Child Rape | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today assailed a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that effectively bans states from imposing the death penalty for those convicted of child rape. "It is outrageous that five liberal Supreme Court justices can strike down a state law because they believe the law is too tough on child rapists," Jordan stated. "If there is ever an issue that has no business being decided by the federal courts, it is the laws a community passes to protect itself from violent criminals." The Court's Kennedy v. Louisiana decision overturned a state law that allowed capital sentences for individuals convicted of raping a child under age twelve. Jordan said the court's decision invalidates similar laws in five other states: Georgia, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. Jordan pointed out the absurdity of a statement in the majority opinion implying that "evolving standards of decency" should influence the decisions of the courts. "The Supreme Court was created by our Founders to interpret the law, not to make it," said Jordan. "The only ‘standard' it should be using to decide cases is the Constitution of the United States." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-commends-bokescreek-township-fire-department-federal-grant | Jordan Commends Bokescreek Township Fire Department On Federal Grant | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved $20,425 in operations and safety grant funding for Logan County's Bokescreek Township Fire Department, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today. "This is outstanding news for Bokescreek Township," Jordan said. "This funding will help the township's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives throughout their jurisdiction." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $10.8 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Bokescreek Township received $154,826 in AFG Program funding in 2007. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-commends-wapakoneta-fire-department-federal-grant-award | Jordan Commends Wapakoneta Fire Department On Federal Grant Award | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 The Department of Homeland Security has approved $102,860 in operations and safety grant funding for the Wapakoneta Fire Department, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today. "This is outstanding news for Wapakoneta," Jordan said. "This funding will help the city's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $10.7 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Wapakoneta received $97,965 in AFG funding in 2003 and an additional $75,510 in 2004. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-congress-must-act-boldly-address-energy-crisis | Jordan: Congress Must Act Boldly to Address the Energy Crisis | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The rising cost of energy affects every family and business in America, whether through increased fuel prices, higher home heating expenses, or more of our family dollar spent on groceries and other necessities. There are a number of reasons behind today's spike in energy prices, perhaps the most significant of which is the failure of Congress and the President to enact a commonsense energy policy over the past 30 years. Congress still has time to change course--but short-term, feel-good answers aren't enough. I support a "gas tax holiday" to provide immediate price relief this summer, but more than that must be done in the long term. By making a few bold decisions to increase our domestic energy supply, we can cut fuel prices while putting our nation on a responsible path toward reducing our dependence on Middle Eastern oil. First, it is important to understand some of the reasons why energy prices are rising--beginning with increased demand for energy both in America and around the world. The United States has the world's largest economy, and as such, we are the world's largest oil consumer. Despite advances in alternative and renewable fuels, our economy will continue to depend on energy sources like oil, gas, and coal into the foreseeable future. Further, while conservation efforts and technological advances help increase energy efficiency, our nation's energy needs are expected to grow by 40 percent over the next two decades. Coupled with our increased demand, countries like China and India are also buying a greater share of the world's oil to fuel their rapid economic growth. China's oil needs are expected to triple between now and 2030, adding even more pressure to the world oil market. Growing demand drives up current market prices, and projected increases in demand drive costs up even more through speculation in the futures market. Congress cannot legislate away the increased world demand for oil, but Congress can allow us to increase our domestic energy supply to help meet future demand. It is cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-delivers-gop-radio-address | Jordan Delivers GOP Radio Address | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) delivered this week's House Republican Conference radio address. Jordan's topic was the Protect America Act, crucial intelligence-gathering legislation that is set to expire on Saturday night. House Democrats adjourned for the Presidents' Day recess Thursday without bringing a bipartisan Senate-passed renewal bill to the floor for consideration. "Make no mistake: this essential law will expire because House Democrat leaders decided to put partisan priorities over the public interest," Jordan said in his address. "And when that moment comes in a matter of hours from now, our intelligence community will be at a disadvantage--and your security will be at greater risk." The full text of Jordan's address follows. The complete audio file is available at www.gop.gov under "Weekly Radio Address." Hello. This is Congressman Jim Jordan, and I represent Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Since our homeland came under attack on September 11, 2001, our nation has been engaged in a dedicated effort to eliminate the threat foreign terrorists pose to our security and our way of life. And though the terrorist threat does not expire Saturday night, a law that gives us the ability to track terrorist communications does. The law I'm talking about is called the Protect America Act. It gives our intelligence community the tools they need to track the movements of foreign terrorists in an era when al Qaeda can transmit its marching orders anywhere in the world in an instant. It allows intelligence agents to detect and disrupt terror plots before they can be carried out and kill untold numbers of innocent Americans. It is this law that House Democrats are allowing to expire. Earlier this week, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan extension by an overwhelming vote--and House Republicans and some of our Democrat colleagues demanded immediate action. Yet House Democrat leaders spurned our bipartisan pleas and instead decided to adjourn for a 13-day recess without extending… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-discuss-anwr-trip | Jordan To Discuss ANWR Trip | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will discuss his just-completed tour of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) during a Toledo Rotary Club speech on Monday, July 21. The Rotary speech will be Jordan's first visit after returning Monday morning from the ANWR. What: Congressman Jim Jordan discusses ANWR visit When: Monday, July 21, 12:00 noon Where: Toledo Rotary Club meeting Park Inn Toledo, 101 North Summit Street Area media are welcome to cover the event. Jordan can also be available for exclusive comment shortly before the meeting. Please contact Ray Yonkura at 202-309-1791 for details. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-hails-announcement-11-million-fema-grant-shelby | Jordan Hails Announcement of $1.1 Million FEMA Grant to Shelby | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) applauded today's announcement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the City of Shelby's full request of more than $1.1 million has been awarded in response to last year's August flooding. The money, issued through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grants account, will be used to acquire and demolish 19 heavily damaged residential homes along the Black Fork of the Mohican River. The properties will ultimately be returned to open space. Jordan noted that this positive result is due to the leadership of Shelby officials working with the community, his office, and the state and county emergency management agencies to develop and promote a top-notch grant proposal. "The day after the flood, I saw with my own eyes how this tragedy pulled the community together. I appreciate Shelby's hard work and perseverance on this issue for the past year," said Jordan. "I am glad we are finally able to take this next step toward recovery, and I remain committed to working with the Army Corps of Engineers and officials on all levels to help find comprehensive long-term solutions to Shelby's flooding and infrastructure concerns." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-hails-passage-terrorist-surveillance-bill | Jordan Hails Passage of Terrorist Surveillance Bill | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) welcomed today's House passage of critical intelligence-gathering legislation. "At long last, Congress is doing the responsible thing by passing a surveillance bill that ensures our continued ability to listen in on terrorist communications," Jordan said. The legislation modernizes and extends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows our intelligence services to monitor communications from foreign terror suspects to points inside the United States. It passed the House today on a 293 to 129 vote. Jordan noted that House Democrats had blocked FISA legislation since last year, refusing to bring up a bipartisan bill that passed the Senate by a two-to-one margin. The intelligence community has cautioned that failure to pass a FISA bill before August could result in the loss of valuable intelligence that could help prevent terrorist attacks. "The threat posed by terrorists doesn't end in August, and neither should our ability to track their communications," Jordan said. "While I am disappointed with the 2012 sunset attached to this bill, it nonetheless avoids another short-term fix." The bill now heads to the Senate, where its passage is not certain due to opposition from members of the Democrat leadership. "The Senate took the lead in passing FISA modernization legislation last year. I encourage Senate Democrats to recognize that we cannot afford to interfere with the collection of intelligence that will save American lives." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-joins-call-vote-drilling | Jordan Joins Call for Vote on Drilling | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has returned to Washington today, the first day of the congressional recess, to join fellow Republicans in calling for an up-or-down vote on legislation to expand domestic energy production and exploration. He will be available for comment throughout the morning at 202-225-2676. "Democrat leaders should have scheduled a vote on expanding drilling in Alaska and the Outer Continental Shelf before leaving for the August break last week," Jordan said. "Families and taxpayers expect action from Congress on cutting gas prices, but Speaker Pelosi instead turned off the lights and sent everyone home without a vote." "What's wrong with a vote? Is she afraid she would lose?" "I join a number of my colleagues in saying ‘we're ready to debate--we're ready to vote.' Only Speaker Pelosi or the President can call us back into special session, and we're ready to go!" he added. "Many of us believe the reason we aren't voting on commonsense ways to increase domestic energy supplies is that the radical environmental wing of the Democrat Party is running the show," Jordan concluded. "It's time for the Democrat leadership to put special interests aside and start listening to the American people. If they did, we'd be having an up-or-down vote on moving our nation toward energy independence." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-mansfield-tuesday-launch-petition-supporting-judge-deweese-against-aclu | Jordan in Mansfield Tuesday to Launch Petition Supporting Judge DeWeese Against ACLU | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 While in Mansfield on Tuesday, June 3, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will offer his support to Richland County Judge James DeWeese, who faces legal action from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for a poster displayed in his courtroom that includes language from the Ten Commandments. Jordan will also launch an online petition effort for the community to demonstrate its support of DeWeese's courtroom display. Last week, the ACLU filed a district court motion against Judge DeWeese based on his courtroom display. Jordan's petition supports Judge DeWeese's right to display the poster and calls upon the ACLU to drop its legal action. The statement and signing will coincide with a 10:00 AM radio appearance with WMAN-AM's Rusty Cates. Area media are welcome to cover Jordan at the announcement. What: Public statement and petition signing in support of Judge James DeWeese against the ACLU When: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 3 Where: Inside the WMAN Studios (1400 Radio Lane) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-named-among-best-and-brightest-conservatives-us-house | Jordan Named Among "Best and Brightest" Conservatives in U.S. House | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 The American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation's oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, has named Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) one of the House's "Best and Brightest" members for his 100-percent conservative voting record in 2007. "Congressman Jordan's 100-percent rating reflects his consistent support for conservative ideals across a broad range of issues," said Larry Hart, the ACU's Director of Government Relations. "Grassroots conservatives in Ohio and across the country will continue to look to Congressman Jordan for leadership in the House." The "Best and Brightest" designation is reserved for members of Congress who consistently vote to uphold conservative principles on fiscal, national defense, religious freedom, energy independence, life, and other issues. In determining its ratings for 2007, the ACU scored 25 House votes, including a "yes" vote to expand offshore energy exploration and reduce gas prices. The average rating for House members in 2007 was 43 percent. "I appreciate this high honor from the ACU, and thank the group for its ongoing commitment to the conservative cause," Jordan said. "We share the view that bold action is necessary to address the challenges we face: the need for more oil exploration to reach energy independence, the need to secure our borders against illegal immigration, the need for a stronger national defense to thwart terrorism, and the need for fiscal discipline to cut wasteful spending from the federal budget." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-rated-top-taxpayers-friend-ohio | Jordan Rated Top Taxpayer's Friend in Ohio | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has been named a recipient of the 2007 Taxpayers' Friend Award by the nation's largest pro-taxpayer group, the 362,000-member nonpartisan National Taxpayers Union (NTU). The award is presented to members of Congress who achieve an "A" rating in the NTU's annual report analyzing congressional votes on fiscal policy. In 2007, 427 House votes were rated. Jordan's pro-taxpayer score for 2007, according to NTU, was 91 percent--the highest among Ohio's congressional delegation. The average pro-taxpayer score for House members was 35 percent. "While many members of Congress talked about reducing the size of government last year, Jim Jordan of Ohio consistently backed up those words with action," NTU President Duane Parde said. "This award proves that Congressman Jordan is a staunch ally we can count on in our battle to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington." Jordan offered legislation to hold the line on spending in each of last year's non-defense appropriations bills. The amendments were defeated on party-line votes, but would have saved taxpayers more than $20 billion last year had they passed. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-signs-discharge-petition-expand-domestic-energy-exploration | Jordan Signs Discharge Petition to Expand Domestic Energy Exploration | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has joined several House colleagues in signing a discharge petition calling for an immediate up-or-down vote on H.R. 3089, the No More Excuses Energy Act, which is designed to expand domestic production and refinery capacity of oil and gas. "America needs a plan that will lower prices and put us on the path toward energy independence," Jordan said. "This bill provides incentives for new American oil refineries, expanded exploration in ANWR (the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) and under federal lands and water, while promoting investments in renewable energy sources. It takes the question of ‘where should we look for new energy' and answers it ‘all of the above.'" Jordan decided that the discharge petition was necessary because of months of inaction on the issue by congressional leadership. He said he planned to sign similar petitions calling for votes on other energy bills as well. Jordan noted that the U.S. is the only nation to place most of its known oil reserves off-limits to exploration. He added that the Departments of Energy and Interior estimate that total American energy resources currently off-limits contain enough oil and natural gas to replace OPEC imports for more than 50 years. "Congress always seems to find time for pointless exercises like naming post offices and holding hearings on steroid use in baseball, but can't seem to find time for an up-or-down vote about when this country is finally going to enact an energy plan that puts American families first," Jordan said. Jordan said that House rules require a vote on any legislation whose discharge petition receives the signature of the majority of House members. "With high taxes, rising food prices, and $4.00 gasoline, the time to act is now," Jordan added. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-speak-naturalization-ceremony | Jordan to Speak at Naturalization Ceremony | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will address new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Findlay on Monday, April 21. "Our nation has a proud and longstanding tradition of legal immigration," Jordan said. "I'm honored to be among the first to congratulate these new citizens who have worked hard to complete the citizenship process. They can take great pride in this accomplishment." Area media are welcome to cover Jordan at the ceremony, which will be held at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-ntsb-investigation-bluffton-bus-tragedy | Jordan Statement on NTSB Investigation Into Bluffton Bus Tragedy | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered the following remarks on the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) final report on the tragic bus crash involving Bluffton University student-athletes in Atlanta on March 2, 2007: I want to commend the families and the Bluffton community for their patience in awaiting this report. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with them and everyone who was affected by the tragedy. In addition to "driver error," the NTSB specifically cited the Georgia Department of Transportation's failure to provide proper signage and road markings to ensure safety at the exit ramp where the accident occurred. Investigators noted that nine accidents have occurred at that location since 1997. I understand that Georgia officials have already implemented some recommendations to improve safety at the interchange. I hope that state and local officials across the country take note of the NTSB's findings and redouble their commitment to protecting motorists in their states. I hope the completion of this study can provide some solace, as well as some direction on how government, industry, and the public can best work together to improve bus safety. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-tackles-runaway-spending-federal-budget | Jordan Tackles Runaway Spending in Federal Budget | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 In his first full-day hearing as a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered amendments to reduce the proposed amount of spending in the $3.1 trillion Democrat budget bill. "This budget proposes to spend an astonishing $100,000 a second, $6 million a minute, $350 million an hour--every day for a year," Jordan said. "Our economy simply cannot sustain this obscene amount of spending." Jordan's amendment would have held discretionary spending (except for national defense, homeland security, and veterans' programs) to current levels. The move would have saved $22 billion this year and $277 billion over five years. Committee Democrats opposed Jordan's amendment, which was defeated on a party-line vote. The Democrat budget was subsequently approved along party lines. "Future generations will be faced with unsustainable growth in entitlement programs if we don't get federal spending under control," said Jordan. "Acting now to reduce spending, cut taxes, and eliminate deficits will help us best prepare for the challenges that lie ahead." Jordan also offered an amendment--also defeated along party lines--to create a modern-day "Grace Commission" to identify waste and fraud in the federal budget. The original Grace Commission, named for its chairman, industrialist J. Peter Grace, was formed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982. It identified $424 billion in government waste. "Families and taxpayers already face enough challenges in this economy," said Jordan. "They deserve a government that is doing everything it can to put more money in their pockets and help them succeed. The time for the federal government to begin tightening its belt is now." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/logan-county-student-wins-congressional-art-competition | Logan County Student Wins Congressional Art Competition | 2009-05-12 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 12, 2009 A Riverside High School student was named the Fourth Congressional District winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. Andrea McCully, who will attend Urbana University in the fall, won the district-wide competition with her charcoal drawing entitled "2nd Lieutenant Mary Margaret Miksh." This piece, her first charcoal work, will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. Bryan Kaffenbarger of Champaign County's Triad High School was named runner-up, while Jocelyn Biddle of Richland County's Mansfield Christian High School took third place. Jordan presented ribbons and certificates to the participating students at an event held at Lima's Lepo Works art studio earlier this month. He thanked David and Robert Lepo for judging the students' work and hosting the awards presentation event. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/democrat-energy-tax-means-higher-prices-pump | Democrat Energy Tax Means Higher Prices at the Pump | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today decried House passage of a so-called "energy bill" that will raise gas prices, reduce our domestic energy supply, make America more dependent on foreign oil, and harm Ohio's economy. "This bill, like much of what Democrats have tried to pass this year, presumes that we can tax-and-spend our way to an energy policy," said Jordan. "In reality, taxing our own energy companies will do nothing but raise prices while increasing dependence on Middle Eastern oil in the marketplace." Jordan said he believes America needs a national energy policy that increases our short-term domestic energy supply through added mining and refining capacity--and makes a long-term effort to move the country toward domestic alternative and renewable fuels. He said the Democrat energy bill adds new environmental mandates on businesses and consumers instead of identifying ways to increase the supply and reduce the price of fuel. Jordan said that he and other fiscal conservatives also opposed the $21 billion tax increase in the bill, as well as a host of new federal mandates that will negatively impact manufacturing jobs in Ohio and the Fourth District. "I simply can't understand why Democrats believe we have no choice but to raise taxes and hurt Ohio's manufacturing jobs in order to accomplish their agenda." "With new challenges from the global marketplace every day, we must focus both our energy and economic policy on increasing our competitiveness--not raising taxes," Jordan added. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/fema-assessments-begin-saturday-jordan-announces | FEMA Assessments to Begin Saturday, Jordan Announces | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is slated to join state and local officials in beginning to assess damage in five counties severely affected by this week's intense rainfall, including Hancock, Richland, and Wyandot in the Fourth Congressional District. Jordan said that the assessments, which are scheduled to start on Saturday, are the next step in a potential request by the state for federal recovery assistance for individuals and businesses in these flood-ravaged counties. Additional counties might be added to the request as officials continue to gather and evaluate damage data. Jordan toured flood-ravaged areas of the district on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before joining Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Director R. David Paulison on a survey of damage in Findlay Thursday. Director Paulison pledged quick action by the Department in evaluating the assessments' findings. "I thank Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison for coming to Ohio to witness the disaster effects firsthand," Jordan said. "I'll continue to advocate for much-needed federal assistance to help our residents recover from this devastating flood." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-defense-spending-bill | House Passes Defense Spending Bill | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced that the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Defense spending bill, passed early Sunday morning in the U.S. House by a vote of 395-13, includes significant funding increases for program work at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC). "This bill is a victory for our troops as well as the men and women at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our great nation," Jordan said. Contained in the bill is more than $1.9 billion for procurement of the Stryker light armored vehicle, the upper hull of which is produced at JSMC. Citing the outstanding performance and exceptional troop protection afforded by Strykers currently deployed in Iraq, Jordan spearheaded efforts in Congress to secure additional Stryker procurement funding over President Bush's $1.0 billion budget request. Fourteen of his Ohio congressional colleagues joined him in signing letters earlier this year to the House Appropriations Committee and the House Armed Services Committee in support of this increase. Also included is full funding of the President's budget request for Abrams tank upgrades performed at JSMC and related sites. Jordan committed his support for Abrams upgrade programs to the Appropriations and Armed Services Committees in March. "Our troops in Iraq continue to prove the benefits of a modern Abrams tank fleet," Jordan said. "JSMC can take great pride in its continued outstanding contributions to our heavy armor programs." Further, the bill includes $3.5 million for a flexible high-speed manufacturing cell at JSMC. The cell will satisfy manufacturing requirements for the Stryker program and other cutting-edge military equipment procurement, leading to streamlined production and reduced costs to the taxpayer for JSMC-manufactured vehicles. Congress provided $3 million for this project in Fiscal Year 2007. Also contained in the legislation is $288 million for continued research and development work on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, a Marine … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-accountability-should-be-bipartisan-issue | Jordan: Accountability Should Be a Bipartisan Issue | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Following a party-line defeat of legislation he offered today to ban federal infrastructure dollars from being used to pay lobbyists, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) questioned the commitment of Democrats to fiscal accountability and lobbying reform. "An important step in bringing fiscal responsibility to Washington is being able to look taxpayers in the eye and say that money spent in their name is going toward its intended purposes, not to line the pockets of lobbyists," said Jordan. Jordan said that pressure from Democrat party leaders kept just enough Democrats from crossing over to pass the measure, which failed on a vote of 218 to 201. "This is the type of partisanship that is most disappointing," said Jordan. "Most Americans realize that it doesn't matter if a Republican or Democrat is behind an idea if it protects taxpayers." "Accountability should be a bipartisan issue," he added. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee, supported Jordan's efforts. "Congressman Jordan is a principled conservative and again sided with the American taxpayer," he said. This summer, Jordan offered amendments to nine spending bills that would have held federal spending throughout Fiscal Year 2008 to 2007 levels. These amendments, if passed, would have resulted in more than $20 billion in taxpayer savings. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-funding-neil-armstrong-airport | Jordan Announces Funding for Neil Armstrong Airport | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved $150,000 in entitlement funding for Wapakoneta's Neil Armstrong Airport, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced. "The businesses and individuals who rely on Neil Armstrong Airport will greatly benefit from the improvements made possible through this funding," Jordan said. "Air infrastructure is important to every community and every local economy in our congressional district." The funding will be put toward taxiway rehabilitation and the installation of automated weather observing equipment. The grant was awarded under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which has provided federal grants for airport development since 1982. Wapakoneta received $236,000 in AIP funding in 2004 and $34,500 in 2005. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-bellefontaine-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Bellefontaine Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC -- Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $109,108 operations and safety grant for the Bellefontaine Fire Department. "This announcement is outstanding news for Bellefontaine," Jordan said. "These funds will help the city's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." Jordan notified Chief James Holycross of the grant by telephone today. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $9.9 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Bellefontaine received $166,320 in AFG Program vehicle acquisition funding in 2004. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-bluffton-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant For Bluffton Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $39,206 operations and safety grant for the Bluffton Fire Department. "Competition for federal funding is always tough, and Bluffton is a most deserving recipient," Jordan said. "This grant will help Bluffton's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $10 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Bluffton received $92,324 in AFG Program funding in 2005. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-buckland-volunteer-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Buckland Volunteer Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC -- Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $46,589 grant for the Buckland Volunteer Fire Department. "Competition for federal funding is always tough, and Buckland is a most deserving recipient," Jordan said. "This grant will help the region's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. Jordan wrote to DHS in May in support of Buckland's application. The money will be put toward the purchase of turnout gear, a thermal imaging camera, and other equipment. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-cairo-monroe-township-volunteer-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Cairo-Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved $111,340 in operations and safety grant funding for the Cairo-Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department. "This is outstanding news for the department," Jordan said. "This grant funding will help Monroe Township's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $10.6 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-delphos-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Delphos Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved an $85,740 operations and safety grant for the Delphos Fire Department. "This announcement is outstanding news for Delphos," Jordan said. "This funding will help the city's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $10 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Delphos received $285,000 in AFG Program vehicle acquisition funding in 2006. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-huntsville-volunteer-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $64,956 operations and safety grant for the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department. "This is outstanding news for Huntsville," Jordan said. "These funds will help the department's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $9.8 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-maplewood-volunteer-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $59,242 operations and safety grant for the Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department. "This is outstanding news for Maplewood," Jordan said. "These funds will help the department's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $9.8 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Maplewood received $55,962 in AFG Program funding in 2004. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-port-jefferson-community-fire-company | Jordan Announces Grant for Port Jefferson Community Fire Company | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $62,083 operations and safety grant for the Port Jefferson Community Fire Company. "This is outstanding news for Port Jefferson," Jordan said. "These funds will help the department's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $9.8 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. Port Jefferson received $225,000 in AFG Program funding in 2003. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-roundhead-fire-department | Jordan Announces Grant for Roundhead Fire Department | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a $63,318 grant for Hardin County's Roundhead Volunteer Fire Department. "We're pleased that Roundhead is benefiting from this DHS program," Jordan said. "This funding will help Roundhead's first responders be better prepared to save lives and property." Jordan wrote to DHS earlier this year in support of Roundhead's grant application, and notified the department of the award by telephone today. The money will be put toward the purchase of turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatuses for Roundhead's firefighters. The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, nearly $9.4 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-announces-grant-southeast-hardinnorthwest-union-joint-fire-district | Jordan Announces Grant For Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $76,000 operations and safety grant for the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District. "Competition for federal funding is always tough, and the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District is a most deserving recipient," Jordan said. "This grant will help the region's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives." The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year. More than 20,000 funding applications requesting a total of $3.1 billion were filed in the current grant round. Since the program's inception in 2001, more than $10.1 million has been awarded to fire departments in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. The department received $95,202 in AFG Program funding in 2003. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-applauds-announcement-lower-budget-deficit | Jordan Applauds Announcement of Lower Budget Deficit | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) welcomed today's announcement that the federal budget deficit will be nearly $40 billion lower than originally projected. "This announcement is yet further evidence that the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 are continuing to produce results for our economy and revenue for the coffers of government," said Jordan, noting that the deficit will now be less than half of what it was just three years ago, and the lowest since 2002. Jordan said that the large spending increases being proposed by the congressional Democrat majority will either reverse this progress or will lead to higher taxes. "That is why I have been offering legislation to hold the line on federal spending," said Jordan. "We are at a critical point where we must get our fiscal house in order. Otherwise, if we allow spending to grow unfettered, our children and grandchildren will be forced to shoulder an even larger national debt." Jordan is in the midst of offering more than $20 billion in proposed spending reductions to keep most federal agencies' budgets at their current 2007 levels. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-applauds-move-allow-god-flag-certificates | Jordan Applauds Move to Allow “God” on Flag Certificates | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today thanked acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayres and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for indicating their willingness to allow religious expressions to be printed on the certificates accompanying flags flown over the U.S. Capitol. Jordan joined fellow Ohio Congressman Mike Turner (R-Centerville) this week in calling for the policy change after a 17-year-old constituent of Turner's was denied the opportunity to have his flag certificate inscribed: "This flag was flown in honor of Marcel Larochelle, my grandfather, for his dedication and love of God, country, and family." "Allowing ‘God' to be printed on flag certificates at the request of our constituents is the right decision," said Jordan. "Washington insiders sometimes forget that the Capitol and these flags belong to the American people, and no one from the government should censor the religious expressions they want printed on the flag certificates." Jordan said the issue struck a nerve with residents of his district, and he believes the flood of phone calls and e-mails from concerned residents helped change Mrs. Pelosi's mind on the issue. Pelosi initially scoffed at the idea on Tuesday, saying at a press conference "I don't know what [Turner's] point is." Today, she reversed her position and allowed Turner and Jordan's recommendations to be enacted. "This is a great first step, and reaffirms the importance of citizens standing up and speaking out about issues that matter to them," said Jordan. "I am proud of the progress we've made on this issue so far, and I will continue working with Mr. Turner to make sure the new policy is enacted correctly." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-assails-democrat-failure-ban-internet-taxes | Jordan Assails Democrat Failure to Ban Internet Taxes | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) criticized congressional Democrats for refusing to permanently ban Internet access taxes. By a vote of 21 to 15 today, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee defeated an amendment sponsored by Jordan and three other committee Republicans that would prevent state and local governments from leveling discriminatory access taxes on Internet users. A temporary ban currently in place is slated to expire on November 1. Committee Democrats also blocked passage of eight-year and six-year extensions. Instead, the Committee passed a four-year continuation of the current ban. "I'm amazed that, even when it looks like they're not raising taxes, politicians always leave the door open to tax increases down the road," Jordan said. Jordan noted that a majority of House members have joined him in cosponsoring stand-alone bills to make the ban permanent--including four Judiciary Committee Democrats who voted against the ban in committee today. Jordan said he will seek another opportunity to permanently ban access taxes when the issue reaches the House floor later this month. "This directly affects the vast majority of American families and businesses, who could face Internet taxes of up to 20 percent if Congress refuses to act," Jordan said. "They deserve to know that their representatives will work to protect the Internet from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-assails-house-speaker-refusing-attend-petraeus-briefing | Jordan Assails House Speaker for Refusing to Attend Petraeus Briefing | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her unwillingness to attend a bipartisan Iraq War briefing provided by General David Petraeus, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, and other top military and diplomatic officials. "How can you possibly trust the judgment of a leader who flat-out refuses to listen to intelligence updates from our top military commanders?" asked Jordan. "It's no secret that she believes she is entitled to conduct her own type of foreign policy, but to lead the Democratic Party toward cutting off funds for our troops in battle without even having the respect to hear the latest intelligence updates from the experts is beyond me." "Mrs. Pelosi was willing to travel halfway around the world to break bread with leaders of terrorist-supporting countries like Syria, but she was unwilling to cross the street to hear from our own military leaders," added Jordan. "The Speaker's actions today speak volumes, and will correctly be perceived as disrespectful to our soldiers and the American people they are protecting," Jordan concluded. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-boehner-push-additional-state-permitting-authority | Jordan, Boehner Push for Additional State Permitting Authority | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) joined House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-West Chester) in calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether to allow the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to issue federal permits for the state's large livestock and poultry farms. Jordan and Boehner, who together represent the majority of Ohio's permitted livestock and poultry farms, said that the move would follow a successful precedent dating back several years. "We had a comprehensive debate on permitting issues when I served in the state legislature," said Jordan. "Since taking over the installation and operation permitting process, ODA has done a fine job and proven its critics wrong." Under state legislation signed in 2000, ODA applied to the U.S. EPA earlier this year for the authority to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to confined animal feeding operations. The letter from the two lawmakers states that "despite EPA assurances that Ohio would receive a response within six months of its January 2007 filing, to date no official response has been offered." "ODA has proven its ability to enforce the regulations and get the job done right. It's time for the U.S. EPA to proceed with its consideration of this application so we can move forward," Jordan concluded. The text of the letter follows. October 17, 2007 The Honorable Stephen L. Johnson Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Johnson: We are writing to request prompt action on an application filed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs), as authorized by the Clean Water Act. In 2000, legislation signed by Ohio's governor authorized the ODA to apply for authority to issue NPDES permits to CAFOs. As early as 2002, ODA initiated discussions with the EPA on this matter, coordi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-column-mid-year-washington-update | Jordan Column: Mid-Year Washington Update | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today released the following column: As Congress makes its way through the annual appropriations process, I can't help but notice how nonchalant many in Washington are about raising taxes and spending our tax dollars. It started six months ago, when I spoke on the House floor to warn people that House leadership was passing rules to make it easier to raise taxes on families and businesses. Just weeks later, the Democrat majority did just that, ending the "100 Hours Agenda" by raising taxes on domestic energy companies--at the same time many of us believe we should instead try to keep gas prices down and reduce our dangerous dependence on Middle Eastern oil. Then in March, a razor-thin Democrat majority of 216 to 210 passed a budget proposal to spend a colossal $3 trillion of our tax dollars. To no one's surprise, this record level of spending would be fueled by the largest tax increase in American history. Over the past few weeks, the spending spree has continued. Through the first seven of twelve federal appropriations bills, the Democrats have inexplicably voted to increase discretionary spending by $23 billion over the levels the federal agencies themselves requested. True, there are some positive things to mention in these spending measures--including pay raises for our men and women in uniform and a much-needed boost for veterans' programs. However, two overriding factors helped cement my decision to propose holding next year's non-defense discretionary spending to this year's level--essentially providing a "zero-growth" budget. First is unfettered free spending, which amounts to over $5 million per minute. Even worse, the budgets of most federal agencies are slated to grow more than three times the rate of inflation. Second is the looming entitlement-driven fiscal crisis we face in the next decade. If we do not get the rest of our fiscal house in order, the challenges facing programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid may prove to be insurmou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-cosponsors-bill-prevent-illegal-aliens-being-issued-drivers-licenses | Jordan Cosponsors Bill to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Being Issued Drivers' Licenses | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today cosponsored legislation prohibiting states from issuing drivers' licenses to the estimated 15 to 20 million illegal immigrants living in the United States. "This is about as clear-cut an issue as we face here in Congress, and I hope this bill passes quickly," said Jordan. "Rewarding illegal behavior with the privilege of driving is not just bad transportation policy--it's bad immigration policy, and even worse for America's national security." The legislation, H.R. 4176, comes in response to recent efforts by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome and New York Governor Elliot Spitzer to begin granting licenses to illegals. Having visited the Mexican border on a fact-finding trip earlier this year, Jordan said that our first immigration priority must be to secure our borders to stop the problem of illegal immigration at its source. He also noted that immigration reform efforts in Congress must reject "amnesty" for those who are here illegally, and must also make the immigration process work better for those who follow the rules to become new citizens. "The American people understand this issue very clearly, but unfortunately the politicians don't get it," commented Jordan. "Just as the so-called immigration reform bill keeps resurfacing despite overwhelming opposition to it, this idea likely won't die easily. We must continue to speak out against similar attempts anywhere in the nation that would reward illegal behavior in this way." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-expresses-strong-concerns-about-tax-hikes-farm-bill | Jordan Expresses Strong Concerns about Tax Hikes in Farm Bill | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today said that misplaced priorities and an 11th-hour tax hike added to the Farm Bill will likely hurt its support even among pro-agriculture Republicans from rural congressional districts. Jordan's concerns include the fact that the vast majority of the funding in the Democrat-authored farm bill would now go to food stamps instead of farm programs. "It's bad enough that Democrats only allow 14 percent of the bill's funding to go to farm commodity programs," said Jordan. "Now they want to fund their runaway social programs with yet another tax increase." Jordan said that the normally bipartisan bill is being derailed by the tax hike move. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-introduces-anti-corruption-bill | Jordan Introduces Anti-Corruption Bill | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC--Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) this week introduced his first piece of stand-alone legislation as a member of the United States House of Representatives. H.R. 2438, the Clean Up Government Act of 2007, would increase penalties for public officials convicted of bribery, graft, and similar offenses. "Government officials must be held to the highest ethical and legal standards," said Jordan, a member of the House Judiciary Committee. "Strengthening penalties for public corruption crimes will go a long way toward restoring the public's trust in their government." Jordan said that current penalties for corruption crimes committed by public officials are insufficient, citing 2006 sentencing data showing that the mean prison sentence in bribery cases was 39 months. Bribery currently carries a lower maximum sentence than similar offenses such as counterfeiting (20 years), securities fraud (25 years), mail and wire fraud (30 years), and bank fraud (30 years). The bill increases the maximum prison term in bribery and graft cases from 15 years to 30 years. It also broadens the application of federal fraud statutes to cover "any thing of value" in addition to money or property. This change ensures that intangible assets such as licenses, permits, government grants, and contract rights are within the scope of these statutes. Jordan was spurred in part by the case of former Deputy Assistant Air Force Secretary Darleen Druyun. In her position as the Air Force's number-two acquisition officer, Druyun admitted to favoring the Boeing Company in official contract negotiations while at the same time discussing possible future employment with the company. She confessed to agreeing to a highly inflated $20 billion price for 100 tanker planes leased to the government by Boeing, in part as thanks to the company for employing other members of her immediate family. Druyun pled guilty to conspiracy, but was sentenced to only nine months in a minimum security prison and subsequent community service. Joining Jordan a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-invites-small-business-administration-see-ohio-flood-damage | Jordan Invites Small Business Administration To See Ohio Flood Damage | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today invited Steven C. Preston, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), to tour flood-damaged businesses and meet with affected residents in Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. The request follows a visit to Hancock County last week by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director R. David Paulison to see the effects of last week's intense rainfall in north central and northwestern Ohio. "Last week's tour of Hancock County by Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison helped expedite Monday's disaster declaration by the President, which freed up federal aid to our residents," Jordan said. "The SBA will play a key role in getting area families and businesses back on their feet after these devastating storms, so it's important for the SBA to see the damage firsthand." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-named-third-house-committee | Jordan Named to Third House Committee | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has been selected by his colleagues to serve on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. "This is an exciting development, giving me an opportunity to play a bigger role in the legislative oversight functions of Congress," said Jordan. "I expect that we will examine some of the highest profile issues being considered by Congress." This assignment comes in addition to Jordan's current positions on the House Judiciary and Small Business Committees. He joins fellow Ohioan Michael R. Turner (R-Centerville) and 16 other Republicans on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Traditionally, the Committee's jurisdiction has included oversight of the federal workforce, the District of Columbia, the National Guard, and the Census. Current Chairman Henry Waxman (D-California) recently expanded the Committee's investigatory role into such areas as steroid use, White House e-mails, state gun laws, and Iraqi reconstruction. Chairman Waxman also made news recently, issuing a subpoena to compel testimony from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-opposes-amnesty-illegal-immigrants | Jordan Opposes Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today criticized the immigration reform proposal put forth by Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Massachusetts), the Bush Administration, and others as an attempt to enact "back-door amnesty" for those who entered the country illegally. "Until we get control of our borders, we will never truly solve the problem of illegal immigration," said Jordan. "Border security must come first." Jordan noted progress in improving security when he joined his colleagues and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on a tour of border security construction projects in Arizona earlier this year. He said that he expects robust debate on the Kennedy proposal in Congress, but still believes amnesty sends the wrong message to American families. "We are a nation of laws, and giving blanket amnesty to those who break the law violates our core American principles," Jordan said. "Amnesty is nothing more than rewarding illegal behavior by giving criminals the fruit of their crime." Jordan added that there are problems with the current legal immigration system, but does not believe the Kennedy proposal is the answer. "America is a nation built on legal immigration. We should continue to welcome those who want to follow our laws, learn our language, and become Americans," he said. "But this proposal will usher lawbreakers to the front of the line--ahead of those who are following the rules. That is the wrong direction for America." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-opposes-cuts-homeland-security-programs | Jordan Opposes Cuts to Homeland Security Programs | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today expressed concern with a Democrat proposal to strip critical funding and protections from Homeland Security programs. H.R. 1684, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act, provides the framework for the department's appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008. Democrat amendments offered by Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, cut programs designed to protect America's food supply, and eliminated funding for employee immigration checks at high-risk sites like airports and nuclear power plants. "In light of this week's thwarted terrorist plot aimed at Fort Dix, we need to recommit ourselves to ensuring that homeland security is a top priority of our federal government," said Jordan. Jordan said the proposed cuts to Homeland Security funding will have a far-reaching impact, but they fit the pattern of spending from the Democrat majority in Congress. "House Democrats are taking a short break from debating whether to cut off funds for our troops in battle, and now they are diverting resources from critical homeland security programs," said Jordan. "They seem to think that because 9/11 happened over five years ago, we can turn our focus away from homeland security and toward their priorities," he added. "I'm all for limiting federal spending in other areas, but I firmly believe the primary responsibility for homeland security and the U.S. military belong to the federal government," Jordan said. "They need to leave their personal agendas aside and begin putting the safety and security of our families and our homeland first," he concluded. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-present-lost-medals-bellefontaine-monday | Jordan to Present Lost Medals in Bellefontaine Monday | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) is scheduled to present replacement service medals to Mr. Martin McGill, Jr., a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Jordan will present Mr. McGill with long-awaited replacement copies of eleven medals he earned for his service, including the WWII Victory Medal and the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars. The presentation will take place at Jordan's Bellefontaine district office (121 South Opera Street) on Monday, November 12, 2007, at 12:40 PM. Both Jordan and Mr. McGill will be available for personal interviews and to answer questions at the event. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-presses-case-flood-relief-president | Jordan Presses Case for Flood Relief to President | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today welcomed the State of Ohio's formal request for federal disaster assistance in the wake of severe flooding in north central and northwestern Ohio, and again voiced his support for such assistance in a letter to President Bush, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director R. David Paulison. "Having surveyed the damaged areas and spoken extensively with affected residents, it's clear to me that federal resources are needed," Jordan said. "Based on my conversations with Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison, I anticipate quick action on a federal declaration that will make aid available to residents and small businesses in our district." The text of Jordan's letter follows. August 27, 2007 President George W. Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Through: Mr. Edward Buikema Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V Chicago, Illinois 60605-1521 Dear Mr. President: I write today in support of the emergency declaration request for the State of Ohio submitted by Governor Strickland in response to the damage caused by severe storms and extensive flooding across the state. I appreciated the opportunity to speak with and tour flood-damaged areas with Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison on Thursday, August 23. Per our conversations and after their review of the situation, they agreed with me that expedited federal assistance was in order. The State of Ohio's initial request for assistance applies to six of the 18 affected counties, of which ten had made local and/or state declarations. I represent all or part of five of the affected counties, of which four are included in the Governor's initial request for assistance. My staff and I have been in contact with local and state EMA officials throughout the crisis. I have personally visited the affected areas to gain a firsthand account of the damage. I can report to you that citizens, businesse… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-resolution-honoring-flood-response-approved-house | Jordan Resolution Honoring Flood Response Approved By House | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today hailed the unanimous passage of House Resolution 728, a measure he authored to express the House's support for the response to this summer's intense flooding in northwestern and north central Ohio. "We witnessed firsthand the widespread damage of these floods from the day the rain started," said Jordan. "The way communities across northern Ohio came together to help their neighbors recover is a model for the nation. I'm proud to have this opportunity to thank local volunteers, our first responders, and federal, state, and local officials for their hard work," he added. Fifty-one House members cosponsored Jordan's resolution, including the entire congressional delegation from Ohio. The resolution commends the efforts of public officials, emergency personnel, volunteers, charitable organizations, and other groups that assisted in the response. In House Floor remarks, Jordan praised the work of the late Congressman Paul E. Gillmor in helping affected communities in his district recover from the disaster. Jordan also thanked Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director R. David Paulison, and Administrator Steven C. Preston of the U.S. Small Business Administration for touring the region with him in the immediate aftermath of the flood. "Our ability to address the ongoing needs of affected residents and local governments--as well as long-term solutions to flooding and infrastructure concerns in our part of Ohio--will require continued teamwork like we had in passing this resolution," Jordan said. The text of the resolution follows. House Resolution 728 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. JORDAN of Ohio submitted the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. RESOLUTION Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding that occurred across many parts of Ohio in Aug… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-review-prescription-drug-coverage-during-medicare-part-d-open | Jordan: Review Prescription Drug Coverage During Medicare Part D Open Enrollment | 2009-05-07 | 2009 | 2009-05 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | May 7, 2009 Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) encourages local senior citizens to review their prescription drug needs during this open enrollment period for the Medicare prescription drug benefit program (Medicare Part D). "Tens of thousands of Ohio's senior citizens save money on prescriptions every month through Medicare Part D," Jordan said. "With an average monthly cost of $25, the program helps seniors and the disabled get the drugs they need at affordable prices." The open enrollment period, which runs through December 31, is an opportunity for senior citizens to enroll in the prescription drug program--and for those currently participating to change plans to best meet their needs. "Health care is not one-size-fits-all," Jordan said. "The 58 Medicare drug plans available in Ohio give our seniors the opportunity to pick the one that's right for them." Jordan noted that 34 of these plans have a $0 deductible, and two others have premiums under $20. For help in choosing the best plan, seniors should contact the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (1-800-MEDICARE or online at www.medicare.gov) or the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (1-800-686-1578). Low-income seniors should inquire about additional assistance through the Social Security Administration (1-800-772-1213). "I encourage all seniors in our district to sit down with their families and review their drug needs to ensure they're getting the best deal at the lowest cost," Jordan said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:14:27Z |
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