9th District
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement regarding the newly-released U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Access Audit:
“Any delay in providing care to the brave men and women who risked their lives for our safety is unacceptable, and I have consistently pushed to give the VA the resources and personnel needed to provide timely care.”
Dear Friend,
This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved my provision to add $5 million in funding to help eliminate the nationwide rape kit backlog, I spoke about the need to prevent childhood hunger, and President Obama’s Administration announced their plan to reduce carbon emissions and protect our air. Keep reading for more information about what else happened this week.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Five million dollars to help eliminate the national rape kit backlog that Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) secured in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill was approved by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee this morning.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced 5 federal grants totaling $1,356,084 in funding for several projects at the University of Memphis. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Park Service (NPS).
“I am pleased that the federal government has made these important investments in the University of Memphis and their talented scholars,” said Congressman Cohen.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced $3,260,950 in federal funding for the Memphis Health Center, which provides high-quality, affordable health care services to Shelby County citizens. This grant funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration.
Dear Friend,
This week, the House passed my amendment to provide an extra $5 million to help eliminate the backlog of untested rape kits in America, on the House Floor I highlighted the importance of making sure our veterans receive the care they deserve, and an impressive Memphian was interviewed by Katie Couric for her work to help foster youth. Keep reading to learn more about what happened this week.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – The U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon passed on a voice vote Congressman Steve Cohen’s (TN-09) amendment to the Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill that would provide more federal resources to local law enforcement agencies working to reduce their backlogs of untested rape kits. Of roughly 400,000 untested rape kits sitting in evidence rooms nationwide, an estimated 12,000 remain untested in Memphis—more than anywhere else in the country.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today highlighted his efforts to see that Memphis veterans and veterans nationwide receive the highest quality of care available at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs). Video of the Congressman’s remarks on the floor of the United States House of Representatives is available here, and his remarks as prepared for delivery follow:
“Mr. Speaker, President Obama has announced his plans to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan.
Dear Friend,
This week, President Obama’s administration selected Memphis to be included in a brand new program aimed at growing our local economy, I voted to help protect our veterans from substandard care, and I commemorated the life of Rev. Frank McRae on the House Floor. Keep reading to learn what else happened this week.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today reiterated his strong support for expanding TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid system, and once again offered to help Governor Bill Haslam swiftly extend health coverage to those who cannot afford coverage and are unable to take advantage of important protections of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) because of the Republican Governor’s inaction.