WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in counties across East Tennessee, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced pop-up office hours in affected counties for staff to provide immediate assistance to flood victims: "Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent flooding," said Senator Blackburn. "As we continue to coordinate with local, state, and fe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) sent a letter to TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew regarding the platform's decision to ban and label pro-women's sports advertisements as "hate speech" while simultaneously allowing graphic advertisements promoting transgender surgery for minors on the platform. TikTok's Ban of Pro-Women Sports Ads Is Only La  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) toured the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center at Bristol Motor Speedway, which currently serves as a major donation and collection site, provides logistics for search-and-rescue operations, and houses a regional disaster relief hotline. After the tour, Senator Blackburn, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, and U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarge  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: This evening, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, issued the following statement following the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has been charged by the Department of Justice with plotting an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of ISIS. According to court documents, he entered the United States just days after the Biden  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, released the following statement in remembrance of the evil terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel one year ago today: "On October 7, 2023, the world watched in horror as Hamas committed unimaginable and unspeakable atrocities against innocent lives in Israel. Today, we solemnly remember the nearly 1,200 innocent lives, many of whom were wo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was saddened to learn of the passing of Ethel Kennedy earlier today at the age of 96 and made the following statement: "Ethel Kennedy was the embodiment of grace and purpose. After her husband's assassination, she carried the Kennedy torch with her daughter Kerry after Teddy passed in 2009. A huge part of our nation's past has left us, and she will be missed." # # #   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today released a discussion draft of legislation that establishes a clear regulatory framework for the regulation and supervision of stablecoin issuers. "Stablecoins have the potential not only to enhance transactions and payment systems, but also to help create new demand for U.S. Treasuries as we work to address our uns  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on the recent arrests of two Afghan nationals in Oklahoma CIty, Oklahoma, who were allege  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement in remembrance of the evil terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel one year ago today: "On October 7, 2023, the world watched in horror as Hamas committed unimaginable and unspeakable atrocities against innocent lives in Israel. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: On Friday, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) requested an unredacted copy of a September 30, 2024, report by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), concerning the failure of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: This evening, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), issued the following statement following the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has been charged by the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to conduct oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and its promulgation of a final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments. Information obtained by the Oversight Committee and recent actions at Te  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (October 11, 2024) Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Safeguarding Our Stockpiles (SOS) Act to restore the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) to its original intent, as a last-resort safeguard. "President Biden has abused his authority to send nearly $24 billion in weapons to Ukraine," said Rep. Burchett. "Congress needs to put him in check. He clearly ne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kat Cammack led 14 of her colleagues in a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about needed USDA actions to support farmers and rural communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The letter requests FSA strike teams, the use of more accurate rainfall data, and disaster aid provided through block grants. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region at the end of September and made   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the falsehoods and conspiracy theories former president Donald J. Trump is spreading about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "The recent surge in dis and misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, largely propagated by former President Donald Trump and his allies, is endan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to conduct oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and its promulgation of a final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments. Information obtained by the Oversight Committee and recent actions at Tennessee Walking Horse shows reveals USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) may be exceed  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Rep. Green Makes "Dean's List" for Commitment to Second Amendment Rep. Mark Green was recognized by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, for his commitment to the Second Amendment. Rep. Green said, "It's an honor to earn the Dean's List recognition from NSSF. The Biden-Harris administration takes the Second Amendment as a suggestion, and Americans are tak  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) recently spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to mark one year since Hamas' barbaric attack on Israel. Click here (https://x.com/RepDavidKustoff/status/1843283147154133156) to watch his remarks or read them as prepared below: I rise today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' vicious and horrific attack on Israel. As we all know, in the early morning o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Chairman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Ranking Member Dean Phillips (D-MN), as well as Knesset Co-Chairs MK Boaz Bissmuth and MK Idan Roll, released the following statement from the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group: "One year ago today, barbaric Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and murdered over 1200 innocent men, women, and children, including over 40 Americans, and took over 25  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05) released the following statement on the anniversary of the October 7th Attacks on Israel. "It's been one year since the horrific Hamas terror attacks against innocent Israelis. As our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel has stood firm on the frontlines, repelling the savage brutality of radical Islamic terrorists thirsty for more bloodshed. A year ag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following video celebrating women's athletic achievements on October 10th after introducing a resolution earlier this year to designate 10/10 as 'American Girls in Sports Day.' Despite the fact that nearly 70% of Americans agree athletes should only be allowed to compete on teams that correspond with their sex at birth, Senate Demo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following video recognizing the one-year anniversary of Hamas' horrific terrorist attack on Israel that claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people: Click here to download this video of Senator Blackburn discussing the October 7th attack against Israel. "Today, on October 7, it is important for us to pause and to remember what happe  more