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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor and then voted against the $9.4 billion rescissions bill that cuts already Congressionally appropriated money for public broadcasting (PBS and NPR) and foreign aid, including support for poor children through UNICEF.

In his floor remarks during debate on the bill, Congressman Cohen responded to Republican members who had made false claims, and said in part:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this evening to deliver a speech on the budget bill the House passed last week and the Senate is considering. In his remarks, he said in part:

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced the National Emergencies Reform Act. The measure would rebalance the power dynamic between Congress and the Executive branch by permitting a president to declare a national emergency for 30 days and require a vote of Congress to extend it beyond that time.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded House passage of the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act. Congressmen Cohen and Tim Burchett (TN-2) introduced the measure in February, and it passed unanimously out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in April.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) received the “Equality Ally Award” from Q Street on Thursday evening, a recognition of his commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and civil rights. In response, Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am proud to receive the Equality Ally Award from Q Street, especially during Pride Month. I am pleased to see my commitment to the LGBTQ+ community recognized in the work I do advancing civil rights for all. I will remain a steadfast supporter, and thank Q Street for this award.”

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence today. In his new role, he will be involved in the nation’s approach to a wide variety of threats to national security. In response, he made the following statement:

“I am keenly aware of how important intelligence is during a time of wars in Gaza and Ukraine and ongoing cyber and other threats from Russia, China and around the world. I appreciate Leader Jeffries’ confidence in placing me on this very important committee.”