9th District
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, again today called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at a committee markup of a Constitutional Amendment on composition of the high court. Congressman Cohen introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Roberts on May 21.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor in favor of the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act he cosponsored and later voted for the measure which passed by voice vote.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen noted that the 288-mile scenic hiking trail connects Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina and crosses the Appalachian Trail six times. One 93-mile stretch is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the inclusion of his Horse Transportation Safety Act in the markup of the five-year surface transportation bill. The measure was included as an amendment and prohibits transport of equines in double-deck trailers. The same amendment also prohibits transportation of equines for slaughter and human consumption.
Congressman Cohen has long championed the humane treatment of horses and was named the Humane Society of the United States’ Humane Horseman of the Year in 2022.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $2,543,243 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Both institutions received funding for research into hearing loss.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to rescind any consideration of producing a gold coin with the likeness of President Donald J. Trump, noting that the plan “conflicts with federal law, congressional precedent, and well-established principles governing United States currency.” Current federal law stipulates: “Only the portrait of a deceased individual may appear on United States currency and securities.”
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday:
“On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives defending our nation. We reflect on their courage, commitment to our country, and sacrifices they and their families have made to keep us safe. While spending time with family and friends this holiday weekend, I appreciate your joining me in taking a moment to recognize that sacrifice.”
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-4) and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey today led a letter to President Trump and his pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson, seeking the commutation of the sentences of all serving in federal prisons for non-violent marijuana-related offenses.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded provisions included in the five-year surface transportation bill – Build America 250 – marked up Thursday by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill contains parts of several measures he introduced or championed.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District for more than 19 years, held a press conference at his office in Washington this morning to announced that he will not be a candidate for any of the newly drawn Congressional seats carved out of the 9th. His majority-Black district was gerrymandered into three Republican-leaning districts by the state General Assembly last week.
He made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District for more than 19 years, will hold a press conference at his office in Washington Friday morning to discuss his decision about his political future. His majority-Black district was gerrymandered into three Republican-leaning districts by the state General Assembly last week.
What: A press conference to discuss Congressman Cohen’s political future
When: Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m.