Memphis
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today re-introduced the Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act to provide the Internal Revenue Service with the explicit authority to regulate tax preparation services by enacting training and integrity requirements.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON -- Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (TN-9), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (WA-2), Ranking Member of the T&I Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) and fellow House Democrats sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau requesting more information regarding reports the FAA may cancel a multi-billion dollar Verizon contract in favor of Elon Musk’s Starlink.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, addressed its Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management today.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today suggested that the status of federal buildings, including the Odell Horton Federal Building in Memphis, should be resolved before a bill creating 66 new federal judgeships advances. The General Services Administration prompted by Elon Musk listed more than 400 “non-core” properties for disposal on Tuesday, including the federal courthouse in Memphis.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation have reintroduced legislation to help keep our kids safe as they travel to and from school.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today spoke about the legitimacy of state and federal prosecutions of Donald Trump at a hearing titled “Legislative Reforms to End Lawfare by State and Local Prosecutors.”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today called for urgent action to address the ongoing air traffic control staffing shortage and implementation of key safety provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 at a hearing titled “America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing.”
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), House Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, watched the meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky and made the following statement:
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced a bill that would reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act. This legislation aims to renew and continue essential training for healthcare professionals and social workers in identifying and responding to victims of human trafficking.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, discussed his Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act that provides training to health care professionals in detecting victims of sex trafficking, at a Crime Subcommittee hearing on Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking and Online Exploitation. The bill was re-introduced today.