Energy
Dear Friend,
I hope you and your loved ones had a happy Fourth of July weekend. This week, Congress returned to Washington and the House continued debate on the Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. Read on to learn what else I’ve been up to this week.
[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.
Dear Friend,
This past Monday, I hosted more than 150 Memphis small business owners and entrepreneurs at my third Federal Procurement Fair. Local business owners had a chance to learn about the federal government contracting process directly from representatives from a host of federal agencies, and I was pleased to see such a strong showing from the 9th District.
Federal Procurement Fair
Voting Rights Act Ruling
DOMA Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today hosted a Telephone Town Hall on jobs, the economy, and other important issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) tonight hosted a Telephone Town Hall on jobs, the economy, and other important topics.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today sent a letter to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam outlining his concerns with the “check engine” light issue and asking the Governor to work with him to resolve this problem. The letter is a continuation of Congressman Cohen’s effort to resolve the ongoing problem where vehicles in Memphis fail their emissions test due to an illuminated “check engine” light.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ-10):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) spoke with experts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the “check engine” light concerns in Memphis. The conversation was a follow-up to a letter he sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson last week about the feedback he received throughout the City of Memphis that car inspection facilities are failing local vehicles due to “check engine” lights that remain on, causing motorists to spend their limited time and money before passing inspection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently received a perfect score on the 2011 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund Clean Energy and Climate Action scorecard. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee delegation to receive a perfect score.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech:
“President Obama laid out a carefully balanced blueprint for what we as a country need to do to create more jobs and improve the economy for millions of Americans. The President and Democrats in Congress are fighting every day to build an economy that works for everyone -- not just a wealthy few.