WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-LA) demanded answers from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on recent reports that criminal cartels are abusing the Biden administration's expanded use of the CBP One   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), held a hearing to examine the various financial costs of the historic national security and humanitarian crisis at the Southwest border. This hearing launched the fourth phase of the Committee's oversight investigation into Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS) Sec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Sept. 21, 2023: * * * Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on the possibility of members of Congress going home without a spending deal: "I'm totally disgusted we are talking about going home when a shutdown is looming. This is a terrible idea when we should stay in D.C. and work through our differences and deliver the results we all promised the American peop  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced he will not accept a salary during a government shutdown. "A government shutdown is right around the corner, yet our leaders fail to act. Now we are going to punish hardworking Americans and once again exempt Congress. This is unacceptable. If we go into a shutdown I refuse to be paid until it's over." said Rep. Burchett. Septe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a grant of $416,325 from the National Cancer Institute for research involving pediatric myeloid leukemia. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: "I am pleased to see this investment in the proven success St. Jude has already shown in addressing pediatric leukemia. I am confident this   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Dextrous Robotics Inc. has received a $999,746 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project entitled "Automated Perception for Robotic Chopsticks Manipulating Small and Large Objects in Constrained Spaces." Congressman Cohen made the following statement: "Advanced robotics is the future of the logistics industry, and this prestigio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Helsinki Commission hearing on Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin's Personal Prisoner Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the House Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, today participated in a hearing entitled, Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin's Personal Prisoner. The hearing discussed the case of journalist and democracy advocate Vladimir Kara-Murza  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today discussed effective approaches to fighting crime with Attorney General Merrick Garland at a hearing on oversight of the Justice Department. Congressman Cohen discussed the problem of recruiting police in Memphis. He thanked the Attorney General for opening a "pattern or practice" investigation of the Memphis Police Department  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today questioned Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at an oversight hearing. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen acknowledged the success of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and its investments to the 9th Congressional District including two Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Suggests his Constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power would end abuses WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned Constitutional law experts at a hearing on "Examining Proposed Constitutional Amendments" before the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. Congressman Cohen focused his remarks on his concern about abuses and potential misuse of the Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Wednesday, September 20 at 10:00 AM ET, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), will hold a hearing to examine the financial cost of the historic national security and humanitarian crisis at the Southwest border for border communities and cities across the country, and how President Biden and Hom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: 'Instead of buying plane tickets to send illegal immigrants back to their home country, ICE will now be buying plane tickets to send them to a town near you or me,' Hagerty says WASHINGTON--United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today led a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to call out President Joe Biden for demanding that legislation to keep the government open include a provision that defunds Im  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) announced a full Committee hearing next Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 AM ET, to examine the financial cost of the historic national security and humanitarian crisis at the Southwest border for border communities and cities across the country, and how President Biden and Homeland Securit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement: * * * House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement after reports that Custom and Border Protection (CBP) facilities are so overwhelmed that illegal aliens are simply being released into the streets en masse: "Secretary Mayorkas and his open-borders policies have put our Customs officers and Border P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2023: * * * House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement today on the release of new monthly Southwest border encounter numbers by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In August, CBP recorded 232,972 encounters at the Southwest border--a 14% increase compared to last August. With one mo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine the financial cost of the historic national security and humanitarian crisis at the Southwest border for communities across the country. This hearing launches the fourth phase of the Committee's oversight investigation int  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023, which will extend the authority to ensure that United States Secret Service agents are compensated for the additional work that is required of them. "For the brave men and women of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray probing the agencies  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, slammed the appointment of former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, sat down with Axios to discuss her health care work on behalf of the Volunteer State - including PBM reform and her Rural Health Agenda. * Blackburn looks to put stamp on PBMs, rural health Victoria Knight Axios Sen. Marsha Blackburn, one of the newest members of the Senate Finance Committee, has  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Trey Smith, offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and former Tennessee Volunteer joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss why he chose Tennessee over other top-tier programs, his journey through the NFL draft, and his expectations for the upcoming season. "Trey and I share a faith in Christ, a passion for UFOs, and a love for Tennessee," said Rep. Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) sent a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, demanding to know what the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity has done to fulfill its mission to address financial 'inclusion,' capital access, and housing stability. So far, the Committee has focused on advancing radical Leftist environmental, social, and governance policies. "Instead of using resources to addr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced the Blocking the Entry of Malign Actors Act, along with co-lead Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08). The legislation would amend the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, expanding the President's authority to deny a foreign national's admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations. "The Biden Administration h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: September 20, 2023 | 'Instead of buying plane tickets to send illegal immigrants back to their home country, ICE will now be buying plane tickets to send them to a town near you or me,' Hagerty says WASHINGTON--United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today led a press conference at the... September 19, 2023 | WASHINGTON--United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Ranking Member of the Senate Approp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON--United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), today delivered opening remarks at a hearing reviewing the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). *Click the photo above or here to watch Hagerty's opening statement* Opening remarks as prepared for delivery  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appointed Representative Scott DesJarlais on Tuesday, September 19th, to serve as a core conferee during the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference. The House and Senate each passed their own versions of the NDAA. In order for the bill to move on to President Biden's desk, each chamber must pass the same version of the bill. "I am honored to be chosen as a   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: This week, Rep. Mark Green, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Musicians' Caucus, honored Hank Williams' 100th birthday with a Congressional Resolution endorsed by the Academy of Country Music. Rep. Green said, "Hank Williams left an incalculable legacy on American music and culture. His impact has lasted long past his tragically short life, with his powerful words and emotional notes becom  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Yesterday, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced the bipartisan Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act, which would make permanent a waiver issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that allowed for Medicare patients to receive critical medications by mail, or allow for caregivers and family members to obtain medications for them. During the COVID-19   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) to re-establish the Byrd Committee. The Byrd Committee, formally known as the Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures, existed from 1941 to 1974. The purpose of the committee was to examine all federal government spending and identify non-essential funding. The committee would then recommend the reductio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Ogles (TN-05) introduced legislation to require the Biden Administration to remove a proposed rule that would significantly limit the availability of water heaters in the United States. The proposed rule would impose stringent standards on water heater manufacturers to increase so-called 'climate benefits' and, in turn, dramatically lower the availability of reliable water heaters, all whil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), along with Congressmen Burgess Owens (R-UT) and Josh Harder (D-CA), introduced the bipartisan NCAA Accountability Act. This bill will establish due process protections for universities and individuals under investigation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for rule infractions. "College sports play an important role in American life; they bring people  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn hosted a telephone town hall this evening with residents from Middle Tennessee. "Thank you to everyone who joined tonight's telephone town hall to share their top issues. From gas at the pump to cereal at the grocery store, Middle Tennesseans are feeling the impact of Biden's inflation across the board. I am working to restore fiscal responsibility and make everyday li  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) are pressing the Department of Justice to strengthen its investigations of child sexual abuse. Senators Blackburn and Ossoff, Ranking Member and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee respectively, launched an inquiry with Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI)  more