Press Releases

Jordan receives ‘Taxpayers’ Friend Award,’ ‘A’ rating from National Taxpayers Union

September 30, 2014

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) earned an "A" rating from the National Taxpayers Union for consistently voting to protect Americans from increased tax burdens, and for consistently voting in a fiscally responsible manner during the first session of the 113th Congress.

Issues:TaxesBudget and Fiscal Issues

Jordan to kick off annual Values Voter Summit

September 24, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will kick off the ninth annual Values Voter Summit this week when he speaks to a crowd of conservatives gathered in Washington, D.C. Other speakers include Bobby Jindal (R-La.), Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Rick Santorum and fellow Representatives Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), John F

Issues:Pro-Life and Family IssuesGovernment Reform

Jordan statement on Politico interview with Lois Lerner

September 22, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, made the following comments regarding Politico's interview with former IRS employee Lois Lerner:

"Lois Lerner's interview is a poke in the eye to the American citizens who were targeted by the IRS for exercising their mos

Issues:TaxesGovernment Reform

Jordan statement on vote against President Obama’s plan to combat ISIS

September 17, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) made the following comments about his vote against President Barack Obama's proposed plan to combat the Islamic terrorist organization ISIS:

"I agree with the majority of Americans that ISIS is a real threat to the United States, our allies, and our interests both here at home and abroad.

Issues:Defense

Jordan during Benghazi hearing: ‘What’s it gonna take?’

September 17, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) expressed his frustration during today's hearing before the Select Committee on Benghazi, following statements by Todd Keil, a member of the Independent Panel on Best Practices. During the hearing Keil said that the U.S.

Issues:DefenseGovernment Reform

TOMORROW: Jordan joins first Benghazi Select Committee hearing, chairs Oversight subcommittee hearing on IRS

September 16, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), chairman of the U.S.

Issues:DefenseGovernment Reform

Jordan condemns federal funding of abortion following GAO report

September 16, 2014

Press Release

The Government Accountability Office released a report today revealing that over 1,000 health insurance plans that include abortion can receive taxpayer subsidies.

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) made the following comments after the report's release:

Issues:TaxesPro-Life and Family IssuesHealthcare

IRS IG says 760 unsearched IRS exchange server drives could contain missing Lois Lerner e-mails

September 5, 2014

Press Release

Koskinen to testify before Oversight subcommittee

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), chairman of the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, has called on IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to testify before his subcommittee at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17.

Issues:Government Reform

Jordan to Holder: ‘troubled’ by DOJ efforts to hinder Strelka inquiry

September 4, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana), chairman of the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder demanding the contact information for former Department of Justice attorney Andrew Strelka.

Issues:Government Reform

ADVISORY: Jordan in Marion, Tiffin

September 3, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will attend a veterans' court on Thursday, September 4, in Marion, Ohio. Veterans' court is designed to assist veterans whose legal problems can be definitely traced to military service.

Following the veterans' court visit, Rep. Jordan will attend the Marion County Popcorn Festival. Later on Thursday he will speak at a town hall meeting in Tiffin.

Issues:Veterans