112th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a combined $5,164,089 in grants for housing assistance under its Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance program.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen today announced that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring legendary entertainer Danny Thomas, the founder of renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The unveiling took place at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles this past weekend to celebrate Thomas’ 100th birthday and St. Jude’s 50th anniversary. Congressman Cohen has written several letters asking the USPS to designate a commemorative stamp for Danny Thomas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently received a perfect score on the Humane Society Legislative Fund Humane Scorecard. The Memphis Congressman was the only member of the Tennessee delegation to score 100 percent.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the launch of his new U.S. House of Representatives website.
“Today, I am pleased to announce my new congressional web page,” Congressman Cohen said. “With the help of my staff, I’ve put together a much more modern legislative portal on the internet that will make it easier for my constituents to communicate with me and track my performance as their representative.”
Congressman Cohen explains the cost of failing to pass the Senate-passed bill to extend payroll tax cuts, the Medicare "doc fix" and unemployment insurance by two months.
Congressman Cohen appeals to House Republicans to extend tax cuts, the Medicare "doc fix" and unemployment insurance for two more months.
Congressman Steve Cohen wishes District 9 residents a Happy Holiday Season.
Congressman Steve Cohen speaks about the end of the Iraq War.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced President Obama has nominated Judge John Fowlkes to serve as District Court Judge for the Western District of Tennessee. Congressman Cohen recommended Judge Fowlkes to President Obama.