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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, today spoke in favor of and voted to advance to the full House of Representatives, the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act. The measure would, in part, prevent companies from avoiding the financial consequences of their actions by transferring liabilities to other legal entities and then filing for bankruptcy to avoid losses.
WASHINGTON -- Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09), Steve Chabot (OH-01), Gerry E. Connolly (VA-11) and Joe Wilson (SC-05), the Chairmen of the bipartisan Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans, today released the following statement congratulating Turkish Americans and the Turkish public as they celebrate Turkey's 98th Republic Day on October 29, commemorating the day when Turkey was founded as a Republic:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today participated in the markup of several bills, speaking in favor of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, and voting to advance it to the full House of Representatives. The "red flag" bill would allow family members and law enforcement to petition federal judges to temporarily remove firearms from people they find to pose a credible threat of harm to themselves or others.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today spoke from the House floor, endorsing the Build Back Better plan that will strengthen the nation's social safety net, invest in climate action, and cut taxes for the middle class.
In his floor speech, Congressman Cohen said:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, today spoke in favor of his amendment to the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act that clarifies grant eligibility under the act to also include legal aid organizations that provide violence prevention services.
Funding for outreach to traditionally underserved populations
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, has been made aware of the situation involving a drive-by shooting this afternoon near the Kingsbury schools, and made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today went to the House floor to speak in favor of a resolution referring former Trump advisor Steve Bannon to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution for contempt of Congress. Congressman Cohen then voted for the measure, which passed the House 229 to 202.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today went to the House floor to speak in favor of a resolution referring former Trump advisor Steve Bannon to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution for contempt of Congress.
The House is expected to take up the resolution this afternoon.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) went to the House floor this afternoon to commend the Ford Motor Company for its commitment to invest $5.6 billion to build a 3,600-acre mega campus, Blue Oval City, on the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County. The campus will include the Ford assembly plant, a supplier park and a battery manufacturing plant to produce the company's F-series all-electric trucks. The investment is expected to create 5,800 new jobs.