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As a fourth-generation Memphian, I have dedicated my life to public service in Memphis and Shelby County. My work has defined my life and affected the lives of people in Memphis, across Tennessee and now across America throughout my career in national, state and local politics.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a grant of $181,745 from the National Science Foundation for a project entitled "ERI: Compositionally modulated ferrimagnets for spin-orbitronic devices." The research is under the direction of Shawn Pollard, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Materials Science.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today urged Committee colleagues to address violent felonies and support community policing. The remarks came during the markup of the Homicide Victims Families Rights Act.
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:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $189,418 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a $489,356 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today addressed the House of Representatives as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization involving Mississippi's restrictive abortion law.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today went to the floor to encourage bipartisan support for the Build Back Better social and climate infrastructure bill and to praise President Biden's leadership.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed his condolences at the passing of the Reverend H.O. Kneeland, and made the following statement:
Congressman Cohen Wishes All a Safe Thanksgiving
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen released the following statement commemorating this year's Thanksgiving holiday:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Hope House Day Care Center will receive a $2,134,046 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant from its Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement: