Memphis

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today voted for and the House passed H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, whose Dream Act portion of the bill establishes a process for eligible immigrants brought to the United States as children to apply for legal permanent residency. The Promise Act portion of the bill provides a path to legal permanent residency for individuals who held or were eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) on January 1, 2017. The vote was 237 to 187.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be receiving a $538,500 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for work in biological chemistry.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to announce this significant funding for important research that supports advances in identifying, treating and preventing disease. This funding will keep St. Jude at the apex of research into childhood illnesses."

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen will speak at the dedication of the Russell B. Sugarmon Post Office on Friday after successfully passing legislation last year to honor the late judge and civic leader. A plaque will be unveiled at a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Crosstown Post Office, located at 1325 Autumn Avenue.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I was pleased Congress honored Judge Sugarmon last year and had hoped he could be with us for Friday's ceremony to acknowledge our appreciation for his service to Memphis and our country."

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 "Threats to Reproductive Rights in America."

In his opening statement, Congressman Cohen said:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, will preside Tuesday at a hearing on "Threats to Reproductive Rights in America."

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be receiving a $228,000 research grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to examine infection from leptospira bacteria.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to announce this important research grant which will keep Tennessee's medical school in the vanguard of scientific research."

WASHINGTON – In advance of Monday's observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement:

"On Monday, Memorial Day, we remember the men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Whether attending a parade, picnic or family gathering outdoors, please join me in keeping their commitment to life, liberty and justice in your thoughts and prayers."

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) noted the passing of his friend Roger T. Knox, and made the following statement:

"Roger Knox is largely responsible for today's extraordinary Memphis Zoo (but not the parking) where he served as President and CEO from 1989 to 2003. Before that he ran the Memphis-based Goldsmith's department store chain and was actively involved in civic affairs. He was a friend and will be missed. His was a life well lived."