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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), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, voted for the Protesting Our Kids Act this evening – sensible gun safety legislation that is popular with the public – and spoke from the House floor during today's debate on the measure.
The vote on passage was 223 to 204.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a longtime member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, today received the Humane Society of the United States "Humane Horseman of the Year" Award for his efforts to end the intentional harm to Tennessee Walking Horses, called soring, used to force horses to perform a pain-based artificially high-stepping gait known as the "Big Lick" that wins prizes at some horse shows, and for his work on improving conditions for wild horses in the Western states.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a $426,364 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for research on neuronal scaling in the developing cerebellum.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Co-Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, today discussed European dependence on Russian oil and gas at a hearing entitled "European Energy Security Post-Russia." He also questioned expert witnesses on the energy situation in Ukraine and alternatives to Russian energy in Europe.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today went to the House floor to speak about the worldwide phenomena of price inflation and high gasoline prices, and made clear President Biden is not to blame for either one.
In his speech, he said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a $299,582 grant from the National Science Foundation for cybersecurity research under the direction of Computer Science Professor Christos Papadopoulos.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) will invest $3,731,439 for the construction of the Tailout Trail along the Mississippi River waterfront in Tom Lee Park. The grant will go to the Riverfront Development Corporation and the City of Memphis.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, urged his colleagues to support the Protecting Our Kids Act but called out Republican refusal to support popular and reasonable gun reform proposals. He also ridiculed the idea that Democrats are rushing out gun legislation when the proposals have been discussed for decades.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), who as a state senator worked for years to pass the Tennessee Lottery that has provided billions of dollars in HOPE and Tennessee Promise Scholarships over 18 years, today applauded news that the HOPE scholarship amounts awarded to students will be increasing in the new school year.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today urged his colleagues to advance the Protecting Our Kids Act but also advocated a ban on assault weapons because "assault weapons are made to kill."
In his remarks during the bill's markup, Congressman Cohen said in part: