Millington
I am pleased to be representing the people of Millington. I’ve worked to address post office issues in Millington and am particularly pleased to represent the Millington Naval Base.
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and members of the House of Representatives led by Congressman John Lewis have begun a sit-in demonstration on the floor of the House of Representatives. The group of Democrats is demanding that Speaker Ryan keep the House in session through its planned recess to debate and vote on gun violence legislation. Specifically, the group is pushing for a vote on expanded background checks and legislation preventing gun sales to suspected terrorists.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement commemorating the 151st anniversary of Juneteenth and recognizing the 23rd Annual Celebration of the Juneteenth Urban Music Festival, formerly known as the Memphis Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement upon the ceremonial presentation of a $1.4 million check from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to the Memphis Minority Business Center (MMBC):
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement upon learning of the passing of sports journalism icon George Lapides:
If you have questions or problems with Social Security, Medicare, FHA, the VA or other federal agencies, I hope I can help. From 10:30am to 12:30pm on Friday, June 17th, staff from my Memphis office will be on hand at the Millington Public Library (4858 Navy Rd.) to answer your questions and provide assistance dealing with federal agencies. We hope to see you there.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Memphis Bioworks Foundation received a $3,984,433 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Working Families Initiative to help low- to middle- skilled parents access affordable, quality child care they need to earn an education, participate in training programs and ultimately compete for better-paying jobs in emerging industries.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL.