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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 $1,463,502 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the genetics of polar bear hair, skin color and adaptations to the Arctic environment under the direction of Associate Professor Emily Puckett of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance and the Subcommittee on Oversight entitled “Federal Corrections in Focus: Oversight of the Bureau of Prisons.”
WASHINGTON – Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Jim McGovern (MA-2) along with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island today introduced a resolution condemning President Trump’s continual attacks on the free press. The resolution calls for the Executive Branch to respect the rights of journalists and allow them to perform their duties “without fear of retaliation.” The United States must reaffirm its commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Helsinki Commission Ranking Member Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9), Co-Chairman Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) tonight welcomed the House passage of the bipartisan Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence (MEGOBARI) Act.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive a grant of $22,000 from the National Institutes of Health to underwrite a workshop on the pathology of mouse models for human disease.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“It is important for St. Jude to be able to herald its discoveries to new audiences of medical researchers. This support will help spread useful knowledge on research methods and ultimately may save lives.”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, today issued a statement in response to concerning reports about a recent Black Hawk helicopter that led to two commercial flights aborting landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
“If reports are true that an Army helicopter deviated from its standard flight path, causing two commercial airliners to execute go-arounds, this raises significant questions about interagency coordination and aviation safety.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this afternoon to express his astonishment at Donald Trump’s demonstration of ignorance about his responsibilities and duties as President.
In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) took note of more detailed plans to hold a military parade coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday on June 14 and reiterated the need to pass his Halting All Parades for Presidents’ Yearly Birthdays; It Risks Taxpayer Harm, Damages, And Your (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) Budget Act.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will recognize World Press Freedom Day on Saturday, and released the following statement:
WASHINGTON –Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the release of his Memphis constituent Tony Holden from detention in Kuwait. Congressman Cohen has sought his release with letters to the Kuwaiti ambassador to the United States and to the U.S. State Department.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement: