Tennessee
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, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced his strong support for the new “Middle Class Jumpstart” action plan that was unveiled this morning by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12).
This week, I hosted my third “Building a Healthier Memphis” forum, delivered a letter from President Obama to the National Civil Rights Museum, spoke on the House floor advocating for the renewal of the Highway Trust Fund and began a contest to replace my Facebook cover photo. Keep reading to learn more about how I’ve been working for you in Congress.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced 3 federal grants totaling $3,413,554 in funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used for a variety of programs and research projects.
“This funding will be used to continue important work at St. Jude, one of the world’s finest health care institutions,” said Congressman Cohen.
Today’s announcement includes funding for the following St. Jude projects:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In response to the news of the formation of the voluntary United Auto Workers Union Local 42 in Chattanooga, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Thursday morning, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to urge the passage of a multi-year reauthorization of the highway trust fund.
“There is nothing more important for this Congress to do than create jobs for the American public. The best way to create jobs is to pass an extension of the Highway Act,” said Congressman Cohen. “I pledge to support efforts to get a transportation bill passed and to make America proud of its infrastructure again – bridges, runways and roads.”
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,247,757.18 in funding to the State of Tennessee to help Shelby Country recover from March’s severe winter storms and repair electrical distribution systems. This funding follows President Obama’s April 11 Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Tennessee.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – On Monday morning, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) visited the National Civil Rights Museum and delivered a letter signed by President Barack Obama commemorating the museum’s importance and its recent grand re-opening. A photo of Congressman Cohen delivering the letter, as he was personally asked by the President to do, is available here.
A Kroger grocery store has also donated the $25,000 award they received for selling the winning Powerball ticket to five Knoxville-area charities
[MEMPHIS, TN] – On the heels of a new White House Council of Economic Advisors report on the consequences of states failing to expand their Medicaid systems, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) renewed his call for Governor Bill Haslam to swiftly expand TennCare.
This week marked one year from a misguided Supreme Court decision that gutted the Voting Rights Act, I brought a senior VA official to Memphis to address our veteran community’s concerns, spoke on the House Floor about the urgent need to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act, and met with a talented young Memphis artist who won this year’s Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District. Keep reading to learn what else happened this week.