115th Congress
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, today introduced a Constitutional Amendment to limit the scope of a president's pardon power. The Amendment would prohibit presidents from pardoning themselves, as well as members of their family, their administration and campaign staff. Video of the Congressman speaking on House floor about the Amendment can be found here.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that he will be introducing legislation to require President Trump to immediately release all remaining documents regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Today's announcement follows President Trump's failure to meet last week's Congressionally mandated deadline for a final decision as to which documents would be released.
Cohen's Statement On Plan To Introduce Constitutional Amendment On Presidential Pardon Power
In light of the Indictment of Former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort, The Need To Act Is Clear
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), released the following statement after a federal grand jury's indictment of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was made public Monday:
If you have questions or problems with Social Security, Medicare, FHA, the VA or other federal agencies, I hope my staff can help. From 11:00am to 1:00pm on Friday, October 27, staff from my Memphis office will be on hand at the Gaisman Community Center to answer your questions and provide assistance dealing with federal agencies.
I am deeply concerned about Governor Haslam's decision to reintroduce work requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in most Tennessee counties.
Those in Memphis who benefit from SNAP, many of whom are African American, rely on its financial assistance to feed themselves and their families. The governor's announced change in policy will turn back time for Shelby County and make it harder to prevent some of our most vulnerable citizens from going hungry.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement on the passing of Tri-State Defender publisher and president Bernal Smith II: