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June 15, 2017

Washington, D.C.Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rand Paul (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Al Franken (D-MN), and Mike Lee (R-UT) along with Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) today reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would allow patients to access medical marijuana in states where it is legal without fear of federal prosecution.

June 12, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, today sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging him to investigate whether any federal laws have been violated in connection with the Eric Trump Foundation's annual charity golf tournament partially for the benefit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

May 29, 2017

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day:

"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 selfless courage, commitment to our country, and sacrifice they and their families 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 keep them in our thoughts and prayers."

May 3, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations Act:

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May 3, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) yesterday introduced H.R. 2289, the Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas Act, which would help reduce the prevalence of "food deserts" by providing tax incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in empowerment zones and formerly designated renewal communities to help ensure that healthy, fresh foods are available.

April 24, 2017

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement in observance of Yom Ha'Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: