Children and Families
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.
More on Children and Families
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program operated by the Community Alliance for the Homeless will receive an additional $86,929 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), raising the total award to $3,819,948. The original grant award was announced in September.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Shelby County will receive $445,272 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The funding is part of a $530 million effort to address hunger paid for by both 2021 Fiscal Year appropriations and through the American Rescue Plan that Congressman Cohen voted for last March.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be receiving a $455,000 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for a project titled "Inflammatory Caspases in Innate Immunity and Inflammation."
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a vocal critic of the Tennessee Valley Authority's relationship with Memphis, its largest customer, today applauded efforts by the Chairs of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and three of its Subcommittees to get answers about the federally chartered company's ratepayer energy burden and apparent resistance to addressing renewable energy and climate change, an issue he has repeatedly raised.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today highlighted a new report from the White House outlining how he delivered nearly double the regular annual investment t
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Porter-Leath Inc. will receive a $1,251,110 grant to operate its Early Head Start Programs in Shelby County from the Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Memphis Housing Authority will receive a grant of $244,513 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to hire one service coordinator under its Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinators (ROSS-SC) Program.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Shelby County Health Care Corporation (Regional One Medical Center) will receive a $369,300 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services for its Ryan White Title III Outpatient Early Intervention Services for patients with HIV/AIDS.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) addressed the House of Representatives from the floor this afternoon, urging his colleagues to support President Biden's vaccination program because it also strengthens the economy.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) addressed the House of Representatives this morning to celebrate the induction of his childhood hero, Minnie Minoso, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Congressman Cohen, who first met Minoso in 1955, has advocated for his induction for decades.
In his floor speech, Congressman Cohen said in part: