Tennessee
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Science Center nine federal grants totaling $3,133,410 for a variety of programs and research projects.
“This significant investment of federal funds will help the UT Health Science Center stay at the forefront of medical research,” said Congressman Cohen.
Today’s announcement includes funding for the following UT Health Science Center programs:
Dear Friend,
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with the victims of yesterday’s Malaysia Airlines tragedy as well as with their families, friends, and loved ones. We must now investigate and determine the facts of this tragic event and hold accountable those responsible.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Matt Cartwright (PA-17) today introduced the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, which would cap fees and interest rates that predatory lenders charge on payday loans and other consumer credit products like car title loans, which can sometimes reach 300%. The bill would limit interest rates and fees at 36% for all consumer credit transactions, the same rate cap that is already protecting military personnel and their families.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced his strong support for the new “Middle Class Jumpstart” action plan that was unveiled this morning by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12).
This week, I hosted my third “Building a Healthier Memphis” forum, delivered a letter from President Obama to the National Civil Rights Museum, spoke on the House floor advocating for the renewal of the Highway Trust Fund and began a contest to replace my Facebook cover photo. Keep reading to learn more about how I’ve been working for you in Congress.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced 3 federal grants totaling $3,413,554 in funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used for a variety of programs and research projects.
“This funding will be used to continue important work at St. Jude, one of the world’s finest health care institutions,” said Congressman Cohen.
Today’s announcement includes funding for the following St. Jude projects:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In response to the news of the formation of the voluntary United Auto Workers Union Local 42 in Chattanooga, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Thursday morning, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to urge the passage of a multi-year reauthorization of the highway trust fund.
“There is nothing more important for this Congress to do than create jobs for the American public. The best way to create jobs is to pass an extension of the Highway Act,” said Congressman Cohen. “I pledge to support efforts to get a transportation bill passed and to make America proud of its infrastructure again – bridges, runways and roads.”
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,247,757.18 in funding to the State of Tennessee to help Shelby Country recover from March’s severe winter storms and repair electrical distribution systems. This funding follows President Obama’s April 11 Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Tennessee.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – On Monday morning, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) visited the National Civil Rights Museum and delivered a letter signed by President Barack Obama commemorating the museum’s importance and its recent grand re-opening. A photo of Congressman Cohen delivering the letter, as he was personally asked by the President to do, is available here.
