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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), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today presided over a hearing on Oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
In his opening statement, Chairman Cohen spoke of the division's failure to defend and, on some occasions, active efforts to erode Americans' voting rights. He said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today led a letter with his Congressional colleagues asking Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles P. Rettig to extend the deadline and expand outreach efforts for an estimated 9 million people eligible for economic impact payments but whose incomes do not require that they file annual federal tax returns. The current deadline is October 15.
The letter reads in part:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a grant of $448,750 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for research on neurological disorders.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"This is important funding for our premier, Memphis-based children's medical research institution and will go a long way in advancing its ongoing work on neurological disorders. This investment in our community will ultimately improve health outcomes."
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement on learning of the passing of the distinguished Memphis attorney Leo Bearman Jr.:
"Leo Bearman was a lawyer's lawyer. He was a learned gentleman and a devoted community leader, and will be missed."
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN09), a senior member of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced two grants totaling $31,160,550 to Memphis International Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration for ongoing construction of de-icing pads and associated facilities.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today questioned expert witnesses at a Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet hearing on "Maintaining Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law: Examining the Causes and Consequences of Court Capture."
During his opportunity to question witnesses, Congressman Cohen said:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced Shelby County will receive a $783,368 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice to support local law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"I'm pleased to announce this funding, which will go toward local law enforcement priorities and support programs to prevent crime."
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced a grant of $374,456 to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for research on the genetics of Down Syndrome.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"This important work by St. Jude will help us better understand Down Syndrome. I'm pleased to announce this significant support that will keep researchers in their labs advancing scientific discovery."
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today expressed profound sadness for her family and for the nation on the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He made the following statement:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced a grant of $877,232 to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for antibiotic research.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"I'm pleased that St. Jude continues its important work with antibiotics during this ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It's good to see our scientists and lab technicians hard at work on their important scientific pursuits."