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June 3, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, will preside Tuesday at a hearing on "Threats to Reproductive Rights in America."

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

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May 28, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be receiving a $228,000 research grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to examine infection from leptospira bacteria.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to announce this important research grant which will keep Tennessee's medical school in the vanguard of scientific research."

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May 24, 2019

WASHINGTON – In advance of Monday's observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement:

"On Monday, Memorial Day, we remember the men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Whether attending a parade, picnic or family gathering outdoors, please join me in keeping their commitment to life, liberty and justice in your thoughts and prayers."

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May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) noted the passing of his friend Roger T. Knox, and made the following statement:

"Roger Knox is largely responsible for today's extraordinary Memphis Zoo (but not the parking) where he served as President and CEO from 1989 to 2003. Before that he ran the Memphis-based Goldsmith's department store chain and was actively involved in civic affairs. He was a friend and will be missed. His was a life well lived."

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May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Betty McCollum (MN-04) led a letter with 32 other representatives to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler asking for an explanation of why the agency disregarded the advice of its own scientists by issuing a rule restricting but not banning asbestos, a known carcinogen. See the letter here.

The letter reads in part:

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May 22, 2019

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen's amendment providing free credit scores to consumers passed the House today and was made a part of the Consumers First Act. The bill provides sweeping consumer protections eroded by the Trump Administration. It passed on a vote of 231 to 191.

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May 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2019, which would provide a free and accurate credit score with the free annual credit reports that are already available to consumers through the Fair Credit Reporting Act.