Shelby County
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, D.C.] - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today received a perfect 100% score on the Defenders of Wildlife Conservation Report Card for the 1st Session of the 114th Congress. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score.
[MEMPHIS, TN] - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice and leading Congressional advocate for more justice through Presidential commutations, today commended President Obama’s decision to commute the sentences of 58 non-violent drug offenders incarcerated in federal prisons, including one Memphian. Under current federal law, many of these prisoners would have already completed their sentences and been released.
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[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Shelby County Board of Education has been awarded an $11,329,118 grant from the Department of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Head Start projects.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today honored legendary clergyman and civil rights advocate Rev. Dr. Billy Kyles, who passed away earlier this week, on the floor of the House of Representatives. You can watch Congressman Cohen’s speech here.
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, April 29, staff from my Memphis office will be on hand at the Whitehaven Branch Library (4120 Millbranch Rd) to answer your questions and provide assistance dealing with federal agencies. We hope to see you there.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) tonight released the following statement on the passing of Memphis philanthropist and businessman Patrick “Pat” Henry Carter, Jr.:
“Pat Carter was a leader in both the private and political sectors of Memphis. He was a respected voice in Whitehaven and at the Chamber. I would like to thank him for his civic mindedness and extend my sincere sympathies.”
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement on the announcement that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) office in Memphis has been awarded a $1.4 million federal grant ($285,400 distributed annually) from the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue operations for a five-year period: