9th District
[MEMPHIS, TN] – After House Republican leadership violated their own policy of publically posting legislation at least 3 days in advance of a vote and jammed through an ultra-conservative Farm Bill with just a few hours’ notice, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed his disappointment with provisions of the legislation that continue billions of dollars in unnecessary subsidies to the largest farms and multimillion-dollar agribusinesses while providing nothing for nutrition, food stamp, and food bank programs that millions of children and families across the nation rely on to survive.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) late yesterday introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill that would have helped our nation achieve energy independence and bolstered local employers like Sharp Electronics. Though the amendment failed late yesterday evening, the Congressman's legislation aimed to promote homegrown renewable energy, help reduce heating and cooling costs for American families, and create opportunities for renewable energy companies to grow private-sector jobs.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that the University of Memphis has been awarded an $83,289 research grant that will help students obtain real-world field and laboratory experience. The funding will be used by the University to conduct research necessary to create more realistic simulations of North American climate variability.
[MEMPHIS, TN] –Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced over $2 million in grants to Memphis have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The City of Memphis Youth Build Program will receive $1.1 million for workforce development programs and the Memphis Leadership Foundation will receive $1 million for programs to help juvenile offenders.
“These grants will strengthen our local economy by providing education and assistance to those who need them most,” said Congressman Cohen.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – In an effort to ensure Memphis businesses are well-informed and competitive when trying to win contracts with the federal government, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) hosted a Federal Procurement Fair this morning at the University of Memphis. More than 150 small businesspeople and entrepreneurs attended the fair, where they were given an opportunity to learn about the federal government contracting process. Photos of the event are attached.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was awarded $371,875 in funding for biological research related to deafness and other communicative disorders. The funding was awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
“This grant will help our doctors and scientists at St. Jude better understand the communicative disorders, including deafness, that affect millions of people around the globe,” said Congressman Cohen.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has been awarded $225,000 in funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The funding will be used by the Health Science Center for clinical research related to neurological disorders.
Dear Friend,
On Monday, June 24, I will host a Federal Procurement Fair to help Memphis Businesses learn how to gain a competitive edge in government contracting. Representatives from serveral Federal Agencies will be in attendance, and you can register by emailing your name, company, and contact information to cohen.procurement@mail.house.gov.
Federal Procurement Fair
Student Loan Debt Briefing
Inviting Airline Expansion in Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Danny Davis (IL-07) hosted a Congressional briefing in front of a standing-room-only audience on “The Crushing Burden of Private Student Loan Debt.”
“With students relying more and more on student loans to pay for the rising cost of college, Congress should be looking at ways to make it easier for students to attend college,” said Congressman Cohen. “I was pleased that so many young people attended today’s briefing so they can better understand the issues that may face them upon graduation.”
Dear Friend,
This week I authored legislation -- the Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act -- to give veteran-owned businesses preference for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projects. I also questioned FBI Director Robert Mueller about the Boston Marathon bombing at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
The Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act
FBI Director Robert Mueller
National Defense Authorization Act