Congressman Steve Cohen

Representing the 9th District of Tennessee

Press Releases

Congressman Cohen Demands Action on Enforcing SEAT Act Implementation

September 26, 2019 Press Release
Volunteers to participate in FAA airplane-evacuation tests in November
Issues:
9th District, Memphis, Science and Technology, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses about the Trump International Hotel

September 25, 2019 Press Release
Says lease with the GSA is a serious conflict of interest
Issues:
Government Reform, Judiciary, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Questions Experts on Assault Weapons

September 25, 2019 Press Release
Supports ban on assault weapons and armor piercing ammunition
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Comments on Speaker Pelosi Opening an Impeachment Inquiry

September 24, 2019 Press Release
Has been leading proponent of impeachment since 2017
Issues:
Crime, Government Reform, Judiciary

Congressman Cohen Announces $4.2 Million Grant to Memphis International Airport

September 24, 2019 Press Release
Funds to construct deicing pad and associated facilities
Issues:
9th District, Economy and Jobs, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Announces Grant to St. Jude Children’s Research Center

September 20, 2019 Press Release
Finding for immunology and transplantation research
Issues:
9th District, Children and Families, Health Care, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Sends Letters Condemning TennCare Block Grant Proposal

September 20, 2019 Press Release
Also calls for a fourth hearing in Shelby County
Issues:
9th District, Health Care, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Introduces the Deadly Force Independent Review Act

September 20, 2019 Press Release
Establishes protocol for investigating use of deadly force by federal law enforcement
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen’s Police Training and Independent Review Act Endorsed by Law Enforcement Officials

September 19, 2019 Press Release
Hearing on Police Practices includes discussion of “crisis of trust” and use of excessive force
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Named one of 34 “Notable Leaders” in the House on International Religious Freedom Scorecard

September 19, 2019 Press Release
Assessment based on voting record on religious freedom issues
Issues:
9th District, Foreign Affairs, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

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