Floor Statements
February 24, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) pays tribute to former Tennessee State Representative Alvin King. Rep. King was the third-longest serving African-American in the history of the Tennessee Legislature, and was once a colleague of Congressman Cohen's.
February 24, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen speaks in support of H.Res.18, which honors the life, achievements, and contributions of actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. Congressman Cohen introduced the resolution on January 6, 2009.
February 10, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of a House Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the NAACP.
February 10, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in favor of a Congressional Resolution honoring Congressman John Dingell (MI-15) for his more than 50 years of service in the Congress.
February 4, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen delivers his opening statement at a Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, February 4. Congressman Cohen was elected as the Chairman of the influential Judiciary Subcommittee earlier this year. For a summary of the hearing, please view our press release HERE. More videos after the jump.
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January 28, 2009
January 27, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Congressman Cohen supports the legislation because not only will it provide a long-term benefit to the health of our nation by investing in schools and infrastructure, but it will stimulate the economy immediately by putting money into the hands of people who need it most: middle and low-income families.
January 23, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) celebrates the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States: Barack Obama. He also encourages the Congress to set up an independent commission to investigate the Bush Administration's actions which may have violated the law.
January 13, 2009
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) speaks about potential for the 111th Congress to effect change at home and abroad. Under the Obama Administration, Congress has the opportunity to restore America's standing in the world, solve the problems with our broken economy and help save our environment. Congressman Cohen also encourages school districts to allow all children the opportunity to view President-elect Obama's swearing-in on January 20.