Press Releases
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a longtime champion for animal rights and welfare, this week received the Humane Society’s “Humane Champion” award for his perfect voting record during 2013. The Congressman, who has received more “Humane Champion” awards than any other member of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation, also received extra credit on the Humane Scorecard for his sponsorship of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, which would end an abusive practice used by some horse trainers.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen today highlighted the induction of legendary Memphian Isaac Hayes’ Billboard chart-topping “Shaft” soundtrack into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. A total of 25 recordings were inducted today into the registry, which preserves sound recordings as cultural, artistic and/or historical treasures, representing the richness and diversity of the American soundscape.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a member of the House Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s McCutcheon v. FEC decision:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – With two weeks to go before the federal tax filing deadline on April 15th, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today urged Memphis taxpayers to ensure that they claim all credits and deductions—such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)—they are eligible for when filing their returns. The Congressman also reminded Memphians who may still be owed a refund on their 2010 federal taxes to file their returns before those refunds expire after this year’s filing deadline.
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today made the following statement after House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (WI-01) released the House Republican FY2015 budget proposal:
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after it was announced that nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces reached its goal of 6 million enrollees with time to spare:
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) hosted a telephone town hall this evening to answer his constituents’ questions about the issues facing the Ninth District and the nation.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – On the 4th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today highlighted the many ways that the law is already benefiting Memphians and urged uninsured citizens to enroll before March 31st.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today highlighted the progress made combatting homelessness in the Memphis area, which has now declined for each of the last two years. The Congressman made his remarks at a news conference with Mayor A C Wharton, Community Alliance for the Homeless Executive Director Katie Kitchin and several other local officials. Congressman Cohen announced more than $150,000 in federal funding for the Alliance last year.
[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement in response to Governor Bill Haslam’s repeated attempts to push his ill-advised “Tennessee Promise” plan through the General Assembly without allowing adequate time for public consideration and comment: