MI · DISTRICT 10

John James

RepublicanMichiganCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

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Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (4)After election (3)In office (1)

After the election · 12/11/2024

Government & elections Civil rights & justice

Require safeguards for children in app stores

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After the 2024 election, John James introduced the App Store Accountability Act, which would require age verification to access an app store account and parental consent for users under 18. It would link minors’ app-store devices to their parents or guardians, require app age-rating displays, and create enforcement mechanisms for violations. James says the bill is intended to give parents more control and protect children from age-restricted material.

Context: The act was introduced as a bill; the passage does not say it became law. Statement issued December 11, 2024 in his U.S. House role, separate from his subsequent gubernatorial campaign.

After the election · legislative priority · 12/11/2024

Foreign affairs & defense Economy, taxes & work

Reauthorize the Development Finance Corporation

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After the 2024 election, John James called for reauthorizing the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation at the start of the 119th Congress. He described DFC reauthorization, alongside the AGOA bill, as a step toward strengthening U.S.-Africa relations and protecting the interests of U.S. consumers and companies.

Context: The statement does not specify proposed changes to the DFC or details of its reauthorization. Statement issued December 11, 2024 in his U.S. House role, separate from his subsequent gubernatorial campaign.

After the election · legislative priority · 12/11/2024

Foreign affairs & defense Economy, taxes & work

Extend and strengthen AGOA through 2037

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After the 2024 election, John James introduced the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024 to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. He said the bill would help eligible African countries make greater use of the program and give the President and Congress broader options for assessing country eligibility. James argues that access to the U.S. market can encourage businesses to move manufacturing from China to Africa and support economic growth and lower consumer costs.

Context: The bill was introduced, not enacted. Statement issued December 11, 2024 in his U.S. House role, separate from his subsequent gubernatorial campaign.

While serving · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Use tariff revenue to help affected U.S. businesses keep jobs at home

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James proposed using part of federal tariff revenue to expand domestic production and provide temporary assistance to U.S. businesses that can show tariff-related economic harm. His TRADE Act would require recipients to keep production and employment in the United States and use the aid for purposes such as payroll, training or domestic investment. It would bar spending on buybacks, dividends, executive-pay increases or moving production abroad, with repayment requirements for fraud or violations.

Context: Official October 8, 2026 release describes a Tuesday introduction; the exact statement/event date is unresolved. The proposal is H.R. 10759, not an enacted benefit or a gubernatorial platform.