Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement to commemorate Black History Month, which is observed every February:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement on the announcement that Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood would be leaving his post upon the confirmation of his successor:
Dear Friend,
This week I received my Subcommittee assignments and will serve as the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law. I also appeared on Current TV to discuss voting rights, gun safety, Congress and President Obama. And House Republicans voted to temporarily suspend the debt limit until May 19.
Subcommittee Assignments
Gun Safety, Voting Rights and Congress
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) declared his firm and unequivocal support for the Democratic effort to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Passed 19 years ago, this landmark legislation focused the resources, time, and energy of federal, state, and local law enforcement on the task of preventing and stopping domestic abuse, while providing victims of violence with critical services and assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) – who serves as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the House Judiciary Committee – today received his subcommittee assignments. Congressman Cohen will serve as ranking member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, and will serve on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Dear Friend,
This week I introduced the FAIR Act, which would take politics out of the redistricting process. I also received a 100+ on the Humane Society’s legislative scorecard and President Obama unveiled his gun safety initiative.
The FAIR Act
2012 Humane Society Scorecard
President Obama’s Gun Safety Initiative
Inaugural Plans Announced
Memphian Sworn in at TVA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) has introduced the John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act (H.R. 278), which would require states to take their congressional apportionment out of the political process and place it in the hands of an independent redistricting commission.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) recently received a 100+from the Humane Society Legislative Fund on their 2012 Humane scorecard. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score.