Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Barack Obama announced his nomination of Judge Bernice Donald for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Memphian Judge currently serves as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, a position she’s held for 15 years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted to support legislation that would end a years-long legal challenge against the federal government filed by black farmers and Native Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the House floor today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) discussed a new report issued by a nonprofit group founded by former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell that shows breakthrough gains in Tennessee’s high school graduation rate. Click here to see the Congressman’s remarks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was recognized by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) for having a perfect voting record during the second session of the 111th Congress. LCCR is the nation’s oldest, largest and most diverse civil and human rights coalition.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Air Force announced Memphis will not be the preferred base location for eight new C-17 aircraft:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement commemorating Veterans Day, which is celebrated tomorrow, November 11:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today condemned a group of conspirators for defrauding a Holocaust fund and commended the FBI for uncovering the crime. The Memphis Congressman has a long history of working to ensure fairness for Holocaust survivors and chaired a hearing this past September on the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2010.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement on the passing of state Representative Ulysses Jones:
“It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of State Representative Ulysses Jones. Ulysses and I worked together for over two decades in the Tennessee General Assembly and for 12 years as the chairs of the House and Senate State and Local Government Committees, respectively.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced he will support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for House Minority Leader of the 112th Congress. His statement is below:
MEMPHIS, TENN. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today hosted a federal appropriations requests workshop for Memphis groups at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. The Congressman, who has a strong record of bringing federal funds back to the 9th Congressional District, hosted the forum to help non-profit and local government agencies recognize and understand the many channels for new federal funding.