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 praises IRS decision to withdraw unpopular donation substantiation proposal
January 7, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) praised the Internal Revenue Service's decision today to withdraw its unpopular donation substantiation proposal. The proposal was touted as an alternate way for organizations to voluntarily prove charitable donations. It drew significant criticism though over fears that, although the new method was voluntary, it would become mandatory.

Of the decision Rep.

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Jordan questions Justice Department assistant attorney general about IRS scandal
January 7, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) questioned Assistant Attorney General Peter Kadzik from the U.S. Department of Justice during a hearing today before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about the rate and quality of document production by federal agencies, and about the IRS targeting scandal.

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Jordan statement on House vote to pass reconciliation bill repealing significant portions of Obamacare
January 6, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) made the following statement regarding today's vote on a reconciliation bill that would repeal significant portions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare, and also stop federal funding of Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers:

"Since 2010, Republicans have told the American people that we heard their frustrat

Issues:TaxesPro-Life and Family IssuesBudget and Fiscal IssuesHealthcareGovernment Reform
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Jordan to speak at CPAC 2016
January 4, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will speak at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference, held March 2-5, 2016, at the Gaylord Hotel National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Of the event Rep. Jordan said:

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Jordan questions Homeland Security assistant secretary about visa overstays
December 17, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) questioned Alan Bersin, assistant secretary for International Affairs and chief officer for the Office of Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, during a hearing today before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform titled "Terrorist Travel: Vetting for National Security Concerns."

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DHS official fails to answer Rep. Jordan’s visa waiver questions
December 10, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) co-chaired a joint subcommittee hearing today titled "Terrorism and the Visa Waiver Program" with Chairman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) and his Subcommittee on National Security.

During the hearing, Rep.

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Jordan questions AG Lynch about DOJ, IRS response to targeting scandal
November 17, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) questioned Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch today about the U.S. Department of Justice's muted response to the Internal Revenue Service's actions regarding targeting of conservative organizations. In particular, Rep.
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Jordan statement on Ex-Im Bank vote
October 28, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan made the following comments regarding today's vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank:

"This is what's wrong with Washington: big corporations cozy up to big government and America's taxpayers foot the bill. This is what my colleagues and I came here to stop, and is precisely the kind of thing that Americans hate about this town.

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Jordan discusses Benghazi, Paul Ryan, Lois Lerner on Fox News Sunday
October 25, 2015
Press Release
Today Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joined host Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday to discuss last week's Benghazi Select Committee hearing with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) and his bid to serve as Speaker of the House, and the news that the Department of Justice is closing its investigation into targeting of conservative organizations by the Inter
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Jordan statement on Justice Department decision to not bring charges against Lois Lerner
October 23, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) made the following comments regarding the Department of Justice's announcement that it would close its investigation into the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS and that it would not bring charges against Lois Lerner or anyone else at the agency:

"In yet another political abuse of power, the Obama Justice Department has decided it will not charge Lois L

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