Defense
Information concerning my stance on Defense and Military issues.
“Considering the sacrifice our National Guardsmen and Reservists are making on our country’s behalf overseas, it is only fair and right that we help them during the bankruptcy process,” said Congressman Cohen. “Our measure would extend a bankruptcy provision that is set to expire later this year that enables Guardsmen and Reservists to bypass the ‘means test.’ In these tough economic times, veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan face a risk of financial distress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement after voting for the adoption of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the U.S. House of Representatives. The amendment prevents funds authorized in the NDAA from being used to deploy, establish, or maintain a presence of Members of the Armed Services or private security contractors on Libyan territory. The amendment was adopted by a vote of 416-5.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, legislation Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) authored -- the Honor the Written Intent of Our Servicemember Heroes (WISH) Act -- to enable military personnel to determine who they want to organize their funeral arrangements was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the FY2012 Defense Authorization bill. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
Congressman Cohen released the following statement upon learning of the death of Osama bin Laden:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted to support legislation that would repeal a ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the U.S. military. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Air Force announced Memphis will not be the preferred base location for eight new C-17 aircraft:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) successfully added two amendments to the FY11 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) before voting to support the measure. NDAA makes record investments in our country’s military, authorizing a $726 billion budget to further strengthen national security and support troops and their families.
To view the video of Congressman Cohen’s remarks click here. The text of his statement follows:
“I rise today to honor the sacrifice of Navy Hospital Petty Officer Second Class Xin Qi who died on January 23, 2010. He was assigned to Dallas, Texas when he volunteered to go to Afghanistan.