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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[MEMPHIS, TN] –Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced over $2 million in grants to Memphis have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The City of Memphis Youth Build Program will receive $1.1 million for workforce development programs and the Memphis Leadership Foundation will receive $1 million for programs to help juvenile offenders.
“These grants will strengthen our local economy by providing education and assistance to those who need them most,” said Congressman Cohen.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – In an effort to ensure Memphis businesses are well-informed and competitive when trying to win contracts with the federal government, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) hosted a Federal Procurement Fair this morning at the University of Memphis. More than 150 small businesspeople and entrepreneurs attended the fair, where they were given an opportunity to learn about the federal government contracting process. Photos of the event are attached.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has been awarded $225,000 in funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The funding will be used by the Health Science Center for clinical research related to neurological disorders.
MEMPHIS, TN -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was awarded $371,875 in funding for biological research related to deafness and other communicative disorders. The funding was awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
“This grant will help our doctors and scientists at St. Jude better understand the communicative disorders, including deafness, that affect millions of people around the globe,” said Congressman Cohen.
Dear Friend,
On Monday, June 24, I will host a Federal Procurement Fair to help Memphis Businesses learn how to gain a competitive edge in government contracting. Representatives from serveral Federal Agencies will be in attendance, and you can register by emailing your name, company, and contact information to cohen.procurement@mail.house.gov.
Federal Procurement Fair
Student Loan Debt Briefing
Inviting Airline Expansion in Memphis
Dear Friend,
This week I authored legislation -- the Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act -- to give veteran-owned businesses preference for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs projects. I also questioned FBI Director Robert Mueller about the Boston Marathon bombing at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
The Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act
FBI Director Robert Mueller
National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced legislation -- the Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act -- he authored to give veteran-owned businesses preference for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) projects. The veteran-owned businesses must be headquartered within 60 miles of where the VA project is scheduled to be completed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after voting against the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in the House Judiciary Committee. The measure would ban abortions nationwide after 20 weeks.
Dear Friend,
This week Delta Air Lines announced that it will be cutting more flights at Memphis International Airport. This decision by Delta puts the flying public at a disadvantage and continues Delta’s string of broken promises to our city.
Delta Air Lines Cutting More Flights
Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests
Win a Ticket to Frederick Douglass Statue Unveiling
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today said a new report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on racial disparities in marijuana arrests across the country is proof positive current policies toward marijuana must be reformed.