Congressman Steve Cohen

Representing the 9th District of Tennessee

Press Releases

Congressman Cohen Votes to Raise Minimum Wage

July 18, 2019 Press Release
First increase in federal minimum wage in more than a decade
Issues:
9th District, Children and Families, Economy and Jobs, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Votes to hold Attorney General Barr and Commerce Secretary Ross in Criminal Contempt of Congress

July 17, 2019 Press Release
Resolution cites failure to comply with lawful subpoenas
Issues:
9th District, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on SEAT ACT Implementation

July 17, 2019 Press Release
Aviation subcommittee hearing reviews aircraft safety
Issues:
9th District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Supports Scientific Integrity at Federal Agencies

July 17, 2019 Press Release
Expresses concerns about political interference at federal agencies
Issues:
Memphis, Science and Technology, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Votes to Condemn Trump’s Xenophobic and Racist Attacks on Members of Congress

July 16, 2019 Press Release
Issues:
9th District, Government Reform, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Speaks at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Hate Crimes

July 16, 2019 Press Release
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses About Impact of Imprisoning Women

July 16, 2019 Press Release
Witness agrees having criminal records expunged is smart policy
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Government Reform, Homeland Security, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Women's Issues

Congressman Cohen Introduces Censure Resolution Against Trump

July 15, 2019 Press Release
Racist and xenophobic comments about members of Congress cannot be tolerated
Issues:
9th District, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Representatives Cohen and Demings Introduce Safer Streets Act

July 12, 2019 Press Release
Would Provide Grants to Local Governments with High Crime Rates
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Welcomes Release of Manuel Duran

July 11, 2019 Press Release
Journalist has been in immigration detention since April 2018
Issues:
9th District, Children and Families, Civil Rights, Homeland Security, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

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