LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Congressman Jim Jordan spoke about Americans' rights and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a visit to Lima on Thursday.
Rep. Jordan toured Hesseling and Sons Firearms and Gunsmithing, where he discussed President Donald Trump’s first two months in office, including efforts to protect Americans' Second Amendment rights. Jordan, who chairs the Judiciary Committee, said the committee would soon vote on a bill affecting concealed carry license holders.
Rep. Jordan toured Hesseling and Sons Firearms and Gunsmithing, where he discussed President Donald Trump’s first two months in office.
“We have a bill that you know, if your state, you you've went and your law, bank, citizen, undergone a background check, done the training, you got your conceal and carry license, that should be valid, there should be reciprocity in other states. So, we'll look to pass that bill. And there's a few other things we're trying to do on the Second Amendment relative to the NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) background check. All that's in our committee, and we'll have those pieces of legislation up for votes,” Jordan said.
Jordan also praised Elon Musk’s leadership of DOGE, which has recommended hundreds of job cuts across the federal government. As part of these efforts, the Social Security Administration will implement changes beginning March 31. New claims or information updates for Social Security benefits must be completed in person rather than over the phone to reduce fraudulent claims.
Jordan also praised Elon Musk’s leadership of DOGE, which has recommended hundreds of job cuts across the federal government.
“We're not going to do anything that would in any way hurt the benefit that that you've earned as an American citizen, whether it's whether it's Social Security or Medicare, we're just not going to do that. But you know, the President went through his list of ridiculous things that have been identified by DOGE. He talked about all the people who were getting some kind of benefit from Social Security who are like 150 years old. So we know that there's something, there's waste there,” Jordan added.
Some retiree advocates warn the change could negatively impact older Americans in rural areas, those with disabilities, and individuals who live far from a Social Security office.
