Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN -- In advance of Monday’s observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement:
“On Monday, Memorial Day, we remember and pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and commitment to life, liberty and justice for all are the reasons why we enjoy so many freedoms and opportunities in America. Whether attending a parade or spending time with family and friends outdoors, please join me in keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved an amendment authored by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) on the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. The amendment would require TransCanada – which would own and operate the pipeline – to submit its oil spill response plan and any updates to the plan to the Governors of each state in which the proposed pipeline operates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced legislation – H.R. 2066, the Pets on Trains Act of 2013 – which would require Amtrak to implement a pet policy to allow passengers to travel with domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains.
Dear Friend,
This week at a House Judiciary Committee hearing I asked Attorney General Eric Holder to free former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman from prison because he was the victim of a politically motivated prosecution. And House Republicans voted for the 37th time to repeal the Affordable Care Act, legislation I was proud to support that is helping millions across our country.
Attorney General Eric Holder
Affordable Care Act Repeal
Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congressman Pete King (NY-02) have established the Congressional Caucus on Tourette Syndrome, a bipartisan panel that will help spread awareness about the neurological disorder and promote legislation to support people and families coping with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month begins today and ends on June 15.
This week I spoke on the House floor about the negative effects sequestration is having on Pre-K and Head Start programs in Memphis and across the country. I also spoke and voted against the GOP “Working Families Flexibility Act” – legislation that only offers greater flexibility to employers and lower wages to workers.
Sequestration/Pre-K/Head Start
The Working Families Flexibility Act
Protect Student Loans
Dear Friend,
This week I announced that Jay Williams, a Senior at Wooddale High School, is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition and his inspiring artwork, “The Rhythm of Memphis,” will represent the 9th District at the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
9th District Winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition
MLGW Energy Efficiency Program
Cottonwood Head Start Center
Law Week 2013
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that Jay Williams, 17 – a Senior at Wooddale High School -- was selected as the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. The artwork, entitled “The Rhythm of Memphis” will be hung in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Dear Friend,
Memphis lost a Civil Rights pioneer when Maxine Smith passed away this morning. Maxine Smith was the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement in Memphis, having served on the National Board of the NAACP and as the Executive Secretary of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP.
Remembering Maxine Smith
National Civil Rights Museum Funding
All In With Chris Hayes
Fred Smith and FedEx
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights pioneer Maxine Smith. The Memphis Congressman also spoke on the House floor about the Civil Rights icon: