Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today sent a letter to executives at US Airways and American Airlines asking them to consider expanding their presence in Memphis. The two airlines recently agreed to a merger. Congressman Cohen’s letter is below:
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced legislation -- the Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act -- he authored to give veteran-owned businesses preference for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) projects. The veteran-owned businesses must be headquartered within 60 miles of where the VA project is scheduled to be completed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after voting against the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in the House Judiciary Committee. The measure would ban abortions nationwide after 20 weeks.
Dear Friend,
This week Delta Air Lines announced that it will be cutting more flights at Memphis International Airport. This decision by Delta puts the flying public at a disadvantage and continues Delta’s string of broken promises to our city.
Delta Air Lines Cutting More Flights
Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests
Win a Ticket to Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiling
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today said a new report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on racial disparities in marijuana arrests across the country is proof positive current policies toward marijuana must be reformed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today said Delta Air Lines’ string of broken promises is continuing with yet another announcement by the airlines to cut more flights at Memphis International Airport (MEM), taking effect in September. Delta plans to reduce its daily departures at MEM from 94 to 60. Last year, Delta announced it would no longer continue summer service of the Memphis to Amsterdam flight.
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement on the recent passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey:
Dear Friend,
This week, I have been in Russia on a Congressional Delegation trip with a number of my House colleagues. Our work has focuses on numerous issues, including human rights concerns, energy, Syria, and preventing terrorism, as well as working to resolve the disputes between Russian and the U.S. over international adoptions.
Improving Relations with Russia
Dear Friend,
This week the House of Representatives approved an amendment I authored on the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. I also introduced the Pets on Trains Act of 2013 and received an award for my leadership on animal protection legislation from the Humane Society.
Keystone XL Pipeline
The Pets on Trains Act
Humane Society Award
Legal Marijuana in Colorado and Washington