Press Releases
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received a grant of $152,000 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for clinical research into neurological disorders.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"I'm pleased that, in this time of crisis, our medical school researchers continue to work on critical projects unrelated to the pandemic. This funding keeps Memphis scientists working on valuable clinical research."
MEMPHIS -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) yesterday joined his colleagues in a resolution recognizing the harmful health disparities faced by minority communities during the coronavirus pandemic and urging immediate action to address the ongoing situation. The resolution will be introduced soon.
MEMPHIS -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) yesterday joined his colleagues in a resolution recognizing the harmful health disparities faced by minority communities during the coronavirus pandemic and urging immediate action to address the ongoing situation. The resolution will be introduced soon.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dispersed $1.3 billion in grants to community health centers authorized by the CARES Act. Three centers in Memphis – Christ Community Health Services ($2,073,815), Memphis Health Center Inc. ($1,038,170) and Tri-State Community Health Center ($559,070) –received funding. Tennessee centers statewide received $256,098,970.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
MEMPHIS -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) will hold a telephone town hall session with constituents on Thursday, beginning at 2:50 p.m. Central time. Congressman Cohen will answer questions submitted by constituents on Facebook and Twitter. Local news media are encouraged to listen in.
The dial-in number for the call is 855-543-3323. A livestream of the call can be heard at cohen.house.gov/live. The form for signing up for this and future telephone town hall sessions can be found at: /contact/newsletter
MEMPHIS -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper condemning the dismissal of Captain Crozier, commander of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt and calling for Captain Crozier's restoration of command.
The letter reads in part:
"The dismissal of Captain Crozier sends a chilling message to other commanding officers, if they take actions to protect their people. It is frightening to think that this chilling effect might unnecessarily cost the lives of servicemembers.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) will receive $35,687,809 in its Urbanized Area Apportionment from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that became law. The CARES Act directs FTA to allocate funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus through the existing Urbanized Area Formula Grants Program, Rural Area Formula Grants Program, and the Tribal Transit Formula Grants Program.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen today announced that Shelby County will receive a $5,291,497 grant for its Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"The Ryan White HIV/AIDS program has been successful in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS and in providing treatment to those in need. This grant funding will help Shelby County provide needed care for those affected by HIV and AIDS, and will improve treatment outcomes for patients in Shelby County. It will continue to save lives."
In an effort to keep TN-09 constituents up to date on the coronavirus situation, I will share updates with important information. I hope you'll take some time to look at this information. As always, if you need to reach my office please call 901-544-4131 for the Memphis office and 202-225-3265 for the D.C. office. Updates will be posted on my website: Cohen.House.Gov.
Tennessee today announced 2,845 cases of coronavirus infection, including 638 in Shelby County. Please follow prudent social distancing practices.
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Memphis will be receiving $6,495,376 and Shelby County will be receiving $704,206 in Covid-19 related assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
"Residents of public housing and those receiving housing assistance are in obvious need as the coronavirus invades Memphis. This much-needed funding will ease some anxiety over household expenses like rent. I'm pleased that this welcome relief has come in a timely manner."