Congressman Steve Cohen

Representing the 9th District of Tennessee

Press Releases

Congressman Cohen Votes to Authorize Subpoenas for Obstruction of Justice Witnesses

July 11, 2019 Press Release
Also seeks documents regarding child separation policy and conditions on southwest border
Issues:
9th District, Judiciary, Memphis, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Demands Answers from FAA

July 11, 2019 Press Release
SEAT Act, requiring a study of airline seat safety, passed nine months ago
Issues:
9th District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform”

July 10, 2019 Press Release
Discusses “collateral consequences” of a record for conviction and removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Criminal Justice Reform, Government Reform, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Joins 67 Colleagues in Urging Trump to Demand the Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta

July 10, 2019 Press Release
Mishandling of Epstein’s case involving sex trafficking of underage girls at issue
Issues:
9th District, Crime, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen, Senator Markey and Representatives Espaillat and Gallego Introduce Legislation to Improve Safety, Accessibility for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Public Transit Users

July 10, 2019 Press Release
States would use federal highway money to fund local “Complete Streets” projects
Issues:
9th District, Government Reform, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Announces $15.4 Million in Airport Improvement Program Grants

July 10, 2019 Press Release
Funding for Memphis International master plan, de-icing pad
Issues:
9th District, Economy and Jobs, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressmen Cohen, Cooper, Burchett, Rose and Kustoff Introduce SONG ACT

July 9, 2019 Press Release
Bipartisan bill would protect concerts and other events with temporary flight restrictions
Issues:
9th District, Arts, Homeland Security, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation

Congressman Cohen Celebrates Independence Day

July 3, 2019 Press Release
Issues:
9th District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Observes 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

July 2, 2019 Press Release
Issues:
9th District, Civil Rights, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Congressman Cohen Reacts to Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling

June 27, 2019 Press Release
Suggests his John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act remedies partisan gerrymandering
Issues:
9th District, Civil Rights, Government Reform, Judiciary, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

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