Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) commended Governor Bill Haslam for making the opioid crisis a top legislative priority this year and for placing the emphasis on prevention and treatment. Cohen made the following statement Tuesday:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) voted for the measure to re-open the federal government Monday. Afterward he made the following statement:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) is working with colleagues to quickly re-open the federal government after Republicans in control of the House and Senate failed to reach agreement on a range of issues. He released the following statement:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) is monitoring talks between House and Senate leaders and the White House aimed at averting a government shutdown at midnight tonight and made the following statement:

MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) mourned the death of longtime Memphis civic leader Jack Morris, who died Friday at 87. He released the following statement:

"I met Jack Morris during the Stan Snodgrass for governor race in 1970 and learned a lot from him over the years. He always seemed to have an ear and occasionally a bit of advice and encouragement for me.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) commemorated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jr. National Holiday Monday with a series of King-inspired events. He also released this statement:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement on President Trump's reported comments at a meeting on immigration:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) on Thursday introduced the Safer Streets Act, which would create a new grant program that focuses on violent crimes in local communities. Afterward, he made the following statement:

"The Safer Streets Act is intended to provide additional funding to address violent crime in places where the rate is significantly above the national average.