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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-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a federal Department of Transportation (DOT) grant of $3,113,175 to develop a Post-Crash Care Safety Action Plan and conduct demonstration activities at its Millington campus evaluating trauma care, dispatch, traffic accident management and incident command performance. Shelby County Government will receive a DOT grant of $640,000 to review and evaluate alternatives for three high-priority highway-rail crossings and look at the safety of 23 others.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) introduced his 500th Legislative measure in Congress this week with a bill to revamp the regulation of controlled substances. Since entering Congress in 2007, he has cosponsored more legislation – by far – than any other member with 8,539 measures.
Congressman Cohen, who will retire at the end of his term, made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a co-chairman of the Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus long concerned about traumatic brain injuries in football, released the following statement after recent high-profile injuries:
On the occasion of the International Day of Political Prisoners (30 October), PACE’s General Rapporteur on Political Prisoners, Azadeh Rojhan (Sweden, SOC), and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Special Representative on Political Prisoners, Steve Cohen (United States of America), made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-9), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Bobby Scott (VA-3) have introduced the Death in Custody Reporting Reform Act (DCRRA) to correct deficient and incomplete reporting of deaths on law enforcement custody despite prior efforts to assure accurate reporting in the Death in Custody Reporting acts of 2000 and 2013.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) today introduced the Mobile Stroke Units Improve Health Outcomes Act, legislation creating incentives for deploying mobile stroke units and providing Medicare reimbursement for their services.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Defend The Vote Action Fund has given him an “A,” the top score possible, on its legislative scorecard for his support for bills that will crack down on corruption and protect the voice and vote of Tennesseans.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $1,297,688 in grants from agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Camellia Foundation will receive $750,000 for its rural communities opioid response program. The University of Memphis will receive $297,688 for its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. And Agape Child and Family Services will receive $249,998 for enhanced case management.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today reintroduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act, legislation that would help restore trust between law enforcement officials and the communities they serve by helping prevent police-involved deaths and encouraging independent, impartial investigations into law enforcement officials’ use of deadly force.
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois introduced a companion measure in the Senate last week.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced four grants totaling $1,642,481, for Shelby County, the University of Memphis and Covington from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Shelby Couty will receive two grants. One for $760,859, is for Warning and Alert Systems. A second, for $119,267, will fund rip rap, and other repair or replacement projects at bridges.
The University of Memphis will receive a grant of $390,355 for Liquefaction Advance Assistance.