Transportation
Information regarding my stance on Transportation issues.
Video of Congressman reacting to State of the Union available here
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) tonight issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech:
Agreement includes provisions similar to Congressman’s legislation to limit waste, fraud and abuse in Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today voted for the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2014, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 359-67.
Dear Friend,
I’m glad to be home in Memphis for the holidays after a long and frustrating year in Congress. I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season. Keep reading to learn what else happened this week.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opened the door to a proposal that would allow for voice calls from cell phones during domestic air travel, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) sent a bipartisan Congressional letter to Michael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strongly urging him to maintain the ban on cell phone calls in flight.
Dear Friend,
50 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. This week, I visited President Kennedy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery to pay my respects. Keep reading to learn more about this week in Washington.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reportedly considering a rule proposal that could allow for voice calls from cell phones during domestic air travel, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today drafted a letter to Michael Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strongly urging the FAA to maintain the ban on cell phone calls in flight. The letter also expresses concerns about disruptions to passengers’ flight experience as well as for consumer safety.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today spoke in support of H.R. 2066, the Pets on Trains Act of 2013, at a press conference held in front of Washington’s Union Station. He was joined at the press conference by Congressmen Jeff Denham (CA-10) and Michael Grimm (NY-11), as well as dog trainer and television personality Laura Nativo. The Pets on Trains Act, which Congressmen Cohen and Denham introduced together in May, would allow families and passengers to travel with domesticated cats and dogs on certain Amtrak trains.
Dear Friend,
This week, President Obama announced a plan to help Americans keep their health insurance even if their insurance companies have cancelled their plans or pushed them into more expensive plans, an extremely intelligent, hard-working and dedicated Memphian who I recommended to the President moved one step closer to being confirmed as a federal judge, and I introduced a bill in the House that would help prevent unscrupulous for-profit colleges from taking advantage of veterans and taxpayers. Keep reading to learn more.
Dear Friend,
Monday, November 11th, is Veterans Day, when we recognize the sacrifices made by our nation’s more than 22 million living Americans who have distinguished themselves through their service in uniform and honor all of the heroes who have served this country throughout the years. The bravery and devotion that they have shown throughout our history have helped build this great country, and each of us owes them—and their families—a debt of gratitude.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) made the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved a disaster recovery plan that will provide $7,464,000 to help Shelby County recover from the severe storms and flooding that wrought havoc on the region in May of 2011: