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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ICYMI: Jordan talks failure of impeachment vote on Kelly File

December 8, 2016

Press Release

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congressman Jim Jordan joined guest host Martha MacCallum on The Kelly File to discuss a recent vote by the majority of Congress to send a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen back to the Judiciary committee, where it's been sitting for over a year.

VIDEO of the interview: http://video.foxnews.com/v/5238274426001

TRANSCRIPT of the interview:

Issues:Government Reform

ICYMI: Jordan calls for passage of Agency Accountability Act during Oversight hearing

December 2, 2016

Press Release

On Thursday, December 1, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, co-chaired a hearing called, "Restoring the Power of the Purse: Legislative Options."

During the hearing, Rep. Jordan focused on the fact that the federal government's agencies collect billions of dollars in fees, fines and penalties, but that money is not overseen by Congress.

Issues:Budget and Fiscal IssuesGovernment Reform

Jordan questions FBI Director about Clinton email server scandal, Paul Combetta, Reddit

September 28, 2016

Press Release

During a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey about recently uncovered evidence that shows staff were trying to cover up and edit former Secretary Hillary Clinton's emails. Rep. Jordan questioned Comey about IT aide Paul Combetta's efforts to change Clinton's emails, which are part of the federal record, before turning them over to the State Department and ultimately the Benghazi Select Committee, of which Rep. Jordan is a member.

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ICYMI: Jordan on C-SPAN Newsmakers

September 26, 2016

Press Release

Yesterday, C-SPAN aired an interview with Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, conducted by POLITICO's Rachael Bade, The Washington Post's Kelsey Snell and C-SPAN's Susan Swain for C-SPAN's Newsmakers show. During the interview, Rep.

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ICYMI: Jordan grills IRS commissioner during Judiciary hearing on impeachment

September 21, 2016

Press Release

Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) grilled Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen about allegations of misconduct in a hearing on impeachment before the House Judiciary Committee.

TRANSCRIPT of first Q/A with Koskinen:
/UploadedFiles/KoskinenHearingTranscript1.pdf

Issues:TaxesGovernment Reform

Jordan to question IRS Commissioner John Koskinen during impeachment hearing

September 20, 2016

Press Release

Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will question Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen in an impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

The hearing, entitled, "Impeachment Articles Referred on John Koskinen, Part III," will be held at 10 a.m. in 2237 Rayburn. Koskinen will be the sole witness.

This hearing will be streamed live on judiciary.house.gov.

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Issues:Government Reform

Freedom Caucus Statement on Impeachment Proceedings of the IRS Commissioner

September 14, 2016

Press Release

Washington, D.C.— The House Freedom Caucus released the following statement:

Issues:Government ReformTaxes

Jordan: ‘no regular American can get away with’ Clinton’s actions

September 13, 2016

Press Release

During a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today , Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) expressed his frustration over Platte River Networks employees Bill Thornton and Paul Combetta invoking their Fifth Amendment privilege instead of answering questions regarding former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email server. The employees did so even though at least one of them had spoken with the FBI and been granted immunity in the matter by the U.S.

Issues:Government Reform

Freedom Caucus Moves to Remove the IRS Commissioner

September 13, 2016

Press Release

Today, Rep.

Issues:Government ReformTaxes

ICYMI: Calls for Impeachment of the IRS Commissioner Continue

August 29, 2016

Press Release

ICYMI: Calls for Impeachment of the IRS Commissioner Continue

National Review Editorial Board: Impeach the IRS Commissioner

"A weaponized IRS put to partisan political ends constitutes an unbearable assault on American democracy and undermines the very institutions of government itself. It cannot be allowed to go unanswered. John Koskinen has got to go, voluntarily or not." 6/16/2016

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