Government Reform

 I agree with most Ohioans that our Federal Government spends far too much and is overly large, cumbersome and bureaucratic. Many of the roles currently filled by government agencies would be better left to individuals, private businesses and non-profit organizations. I take my government oversight responsibilities very seriously, and am well-positioned to work on this issue from my seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. During the 114th Congress I will continue to consider and propose ways to reduce government spending and eliminate redundancy in government agencies.

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Jordan questions Deputy IG Timothy Camus about Lois Lerner’s missing emails (VIDEO)
February 27, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today participated in a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee entitled, "IRS: TIGTA Update." J. Russell George, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Timothy Camus, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, were witnesses in the hearing.

During the hearing Rep. Jordan said:

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Jordan chairs Oversight subcommittee hearing on tax filing and Obamacare (VIDEOS, PICTURES)
February 26, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today chaired a hearing of his House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules entitled, "From Health Care Enrollment to Tax Filing: A PPACA Update." Kevin Counihan, Director and Marketplace CEO at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, was the hearing's witness.

During the hearing Rep

Issues:TaxesImmigrationHealthcareGovernment Reform
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Jordan subcommittee to examine DHS immigration policies, tax filing and Obamacare
February 23, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will chair or co-chair two House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee hearings this week. Rep. Jordan will co-chair a hearing with Rep. Ron DeSantis, chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, to review the Department of Homeland Security's policies and procedures regarding non-citizens who are illegally in the U.S.

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House Freedom Caucus praises ruling on President Obama’s unconstitutional immigration actions
February 17, 2015
Press Release
The House Freedom Caucus issued the following statement today regarding a federal judge's temporary injunction blocking President Obama's executive actions on immigration:

"President Obama said himself 22 times that he could not unilaterally change America's immigration policy without congressional approval.

Issues:ImmigrationGovernment Reform
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Jordan decries Obama’s unconstitutional immigration actions in Oversight hearing
February 13, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today co-chaired a joint hearing of his House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, and the Subcommittee on National Security, entitled, "The President's Executive Actions on Immigration and Their Impact on Federal and State Elections." Witnesses included secretaries of state from Ohio and Kansas, among th
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Immigration: Obama’s executive actions could undermine elections in Ohio
February 12, 2015
Opinion Pieces

One of the best parts of a Congressman's job is the opportunity to participate in a naturalization ceremony. I have had the honor of participating in several such events in Ohio, and I have seen the amount of time, effort and energy that goes into becoming a citizen.

Issues:ImmigrationGovernment Reform
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Jordan co-signs letter to Obama about potential voter fraud from executive order
February 11, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has joined Ohio Senator Rob Portman and the rest of the Ohio Republican congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to address potential voter fraud in Ohio due to his executive actions on immigration.

The letter

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Jordan praises House repeal of Obamacare
February 3, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, made the following comments after today's vote to repeal the 2010 Affordable Care Act in the U.S.
Issues:TaxesPro-Life and Family IssuesHealthcareGovernment Reform
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Jordan grills Joel Rubin on outstanding Benghazi-related documents
January 27, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) grilled Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs Joel Rubin today during the third hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi. Rep. Jordan questioned Mr. Rubin about the U.S. Department of State's failure to hand over documents related to the 2012 terrorist attack on a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya.
Issues:DefenseGovernment Reform
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House Republicans form House Freedom Caucus
January 27, 2015
Press Release
Members of the House Republican Conference have formed the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) to advance an agenda of limited, constitutional government in Congress. The HFC has adopted the following mission statement:

"The House Freedom Caucus gives a voice to countless Americans who feel that Washington does not represent them.

Issues:Budget and Fiscal IssuesGovernment Reform
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