Press Releases

Jordan renews call for impeachment of IRS commissioner during special order

April 14, 2016

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) called for movement on legislation to impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen today during a special order on the floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. Jordan was joined by Reps.

Issues:Government Reform

Jordan Announces 2016 Art Competition

March 18, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced the 2016 Congressional Art Contest and encouraged high school students in the Fourth Congressional District to submit their best artwork to their schools.

Up to two winners may be chosen from each high school, and students must be residents of the Fourth Congressional District to be eligible.

Issues:Education

House Freedom Caucus Takes Official Position in Support of Senators McConnell and Grassley for Holding the Line on Supreme Court Appointments

March 15, 2016

Press Release

The House Freedom Caucus released the following statement supporting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for using the Senate's advice and consent power to prevent hearings on Supreme Court nominees:

"Thank you to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley for holding the line against the app

House Freedom Caucus Will Not Support Current House Budget Plan

March 15, 2016

Press Release

The House Freedom Caucus issued the following statement in opposition to the current House budget plan:

"From the beginning of the budget process, the House Freedom Caucus has called for a Republican budget that shows the American people we are serious about addressing Washington's out-of-control spending problem.

Issues:Budget and Fiscal Issues

Jordan speaks at CPAC 2016

March 4, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) spoke yesterday at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference, held at the Gaylord Hotel National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

During his speech, Rep. Jordan made the following comments:

Jordan calls stingray surveillance technology use troubling during Oversight hearing

March 2, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) today questioned witnesses from the American Civil Liberties Union, The Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Department of Justice about geolocation technology and privacy issues. In a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Rep.

Issues:Government Reform

House Freedom Caucus Names New Executive Director

February 24, 2016

Press Release

House Freedom Caucus Names New Executive Director

The House Freedom Caucus issued the following statement:

"The House Freedom Caucus has named Justin Ouimette as its new Executive Director. Justin was previously the Policy Director for the House Freedom Caucus."

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Jordan to discuss Freedom Caucus, conservative agenda at Conservative Policy Summit

February 2, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will join several colleagues for a panel discussion tomorrow at the 2016 Conservative Policy Summit hosted by Heritage Action For America. The panel is titled, "Driving a Conservative Agenda: How the House Freedom Caucus is changing the game for conservatives." The panel will take place at 12:30 p.m.

Jordan to sponsor sleigh rides, raise awareness at Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums on Presidents’ Day

February 1, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums in Fremont on Presidents' Day, February 15, to raise awareness about the Library and Museums and to encourage students to appreciate Ohio presidential history.

Issues:Education

Jordan statement on 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2016

Press Release

On the 43rd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) made the following comments:

"Today Americans again remember the tragic Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade that has resulted in the deaths of over 58 million unborn babies in the last 43 years.

Issues:Pro-Life and Family Issues