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Transportation

Information regarding my stance on Transportation issues.

June 16, 2015

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is trying to stop U.S. airlines from shrinking the size of carry-on luggage allowed on planes.

The Memphis Democrat filed legislation late Monday that would bar airlines that charge passengers a fee for checked luggage from reducing the maximum size of carry-on bags.

June 16, 2015
In The News

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is trying to stop U.S. airlines from shrinking the size of carry-on luggage allowed on planes.

The Memphis Democrat filed legislation late Monday that would bar airlines that charge passengers a fee for checked luggage from reducing the maximum size of carry-on bags.

Issues:Transportation
April 24, 2015

Thursday, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen introduced two bills that aim at boosting the development of aerotropolis transportation systems in Memphis and throughout the country.

Aerotropolis refers to the perspective of urban development focused on promoting diverse development surrounding airports.

April 24, 2015
In The News

Thursday, U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen introduced two bills that aim at boosting the development of aerotropolis transportation systems in Memphis and throughout the country.

Aerotropolis refers to the perspective of urban development focused on promoting diverse development surrounding airports.

Issues:9th DistrictMemphisScience and TechnologyShelby CountyTennesseeTransportation
April 23, 2015

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced two bills aimed at boosting the development of “aerotropolis” transportation systems both in Memphis and throughout the nation. An aerotropolis is a new method of urban development focused on promoting diverse development surrounding airports.

March 6, 2015
Enewsletters

This week, I paid tribute to my friend and hero Minnie Minoso on the House Floor, House Republicans once again turned Congress into theater with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, Speaker Boehner finally allowed a vote on funding our nation’s homeland security, and my bipartisan Pets on Trains bill passed the House.

Issues:9th DistrictForeign AffairsMemphisShelby CountyTransportation
March 4, 2015

[WASHINGTON, DC] – The United States House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced last month by Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Jeff Denham (CA-10) which would allow families and passengers to travel with domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains. The bipartisan Pets on Trains Act would also give Amtrak the flexibility to develop the details of their pet policy to best fit the service and their customers.