Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) has received a perfect score on the annual Humane Society Legislative Fund scorecard. He is the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score – his fourth in a row.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today released the following statement to commemorate Black History Month, which is observed during February:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Shelby County, Tennessee with $5,627,998 for Head Start projects. The funds were made available through HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

MEMPHIS, TN. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today hosted his 3rd annual District Office Issues Meeting, welcoming more than 100 Memphians to his federal office to discuss issues that matter most to them and the 9th District.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union speech:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced legislation he authored to provide school personnel – principals, teachers, counselors and other student support staff -- with training that would give them the skills they need to help reduce youth incarceration.

WASHINGTON D.C. – This week Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was appointed to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He will serve as ranking member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law. He previously chaired this subcommittee in the 111th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit employers from using credit checks as part of the hiring process.