Issues

9th District

It is important to provide all children and families access to a quality, affordable education and healthcare to help them secure a prosperous future. As a member of Congress, I have championed for legislation that makes it easier for Americans to balance work and family responsibilities, expands support for foster youth care, and serves the needs of children with special behavioral health needs and/or medical disabilities. I also firmly believe that assisting families in their pursuit of higher education is critical for our nation's growth and success.

Defense

With the 164th Airlift Wing and the Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington both within Tennessee's Ninth Congressional District, defense and military policy play a significant role in our community. We need to support our troops with sufficient funding so that they have access to adequate equipment and receive necessary training.

Education

Education is a priority for families in the Ninth District. Congressman Cohen is honored to represent the district's many schools, enrichment centers, and institutions of higher education. Education has been one of the focal points of his career, and he believe everyone should have access to a quality education.

Environment

Protecting our environment and public health is one of my top priorities. Climate change, pollution, and the destruction of natural habitats pose serious threats to our economy, our communities, and our future. We have a moral responsibility to preserve our planet for generations to come.

Health Care

Regardless of personal background or political leanings, we all share a concern for access to health care for ourselves and our families.

Homeland Security

It is important that we sufficiently protect our citizens within our borders and keep out those that would do us harm. Homeland Security is not just protecting our borders and screening the cargo that comes through our ports. It also includes providing adequate training and equipment for our first responders – police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. These courageous people work on the front lines, often entering into dangerous and uncertain situations.

Transportation

I am proud to have the honor of representing Memphis, the transportation capitol of the United States and the world, on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. When it comes to transportation assets, no place in the world can rival Memphis.

Veterans' Affairs

The bravery and devotion veterans have shown throughout our history has helped build this great country, and each of us owes them—and their families—a debt of gratitude.

Congressman Cohen strongly believes the federal government has a responsibility to ensure that veterans receive all of the benefits they have earned, and continues to work with the Memphis VA Medical Center (VAMC) to ensure that our veterans are receiving both appropriate and excellent care at the Memphis VA.

Arts

As a lifelong patron of the arts, Congressman Cohen has made it a priority to support artists and creative institutions both locally and nationally throughout his career. The arts enrich our communities, drive economic growth, and inspire the innovation that keeps America moving forward. He is proud to have received an A+ rating on the Americans for the Arts Action Fund Congressional Scorecard for his consistent support of arts funding and cultural investment.

Budget

One of the main responsibilities of Congress is to determine how taxpayer dollars are distributed throughout the nation. Congressman Cohen works hard to make sure programs that will help the Ninth District receive adequate funding. He prioritizes ensuring economic security for hard-working American families, small businesses, seniors, and the most vulnerable people in our communities by investing in and protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nutrition assistance like SNAP and WIC, medical research, and other critical programs.