CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: June 29, 2019 U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) participated in a fireside chat today at the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women's annual legislative conference and discussed the importance of diversity in government, legislation to help working families and last year's rule change in the United States Senate that allowed parents, like Duckworth, to bring children   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the safety and other impacts of longer freight trains. The report (GAO-19-443) is titled "Rail Safety: Freight Trains Are Getting Longer, and Additional Information Is Needed to Assess Their Impact". The report was sent to Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Illinois, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure subcomm  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, ranking Republican member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.), the Chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, introduced H.R.3608, a bill to expand the availability of in-state tuition rates to student veterans regardless   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, chairman of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, issued the following statement in observance of the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: "President Lyndon Johnson's signing of the Civil Rights Act 55 years ago was a watershed moment in race relations in this country and marked a major step toward equality in voting, housing, employment and public accommodation. "It is impossible to  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement in observance of Independence Day: "I want to wish all residents of the 9th Congressional District a happy, festive and safe Fourth of July. "This is the 243rd anniversary of our Declaration of Independence and of an experiment in self-government by the people, for the people, that is the envy of the world. "As we Memphians enjoy the barbecues and fireworks celebrating independence, let's also reflect on all t  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement upon learning about the passing of former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of a fine gentleman, a dear friend, and a great public servant, Curtis Adams. For over two decades, our community was strengthened by his leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication to the residents of Hamilton County. Hi  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following remarks at Brussels Forum: Last weekend, Rep. Mark Green participated in the Brussels Forum organized by the German Marshall Fund, a nonpartisan public policy think tank dedicated to promoting cooperation between North America and Europe. On Friday, Rep. Green spoke to the Young Professionals Summit, comprised of young leaders in government, think tanks, and business in Europe and the United States from over 20 cou  more

LAUDERDALE, Tennessee, July 2 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), joined Mayor Gaines, State Senator Ed Jackson, and a group of farmers in Lauderdale County to tour some of the historic flooding that has affected their farmland. "Thank you to Mayor Gaines, State Senator Ed Jackson, and local Lauderdale farmers for briefing me on the flooding situation in Lauderdale County. "This flooding has damaged our farmland and   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement after awarding a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal to Donald Snyder of Jonesborough, Tennessee: "It was an honor to present a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of World War II veteran Donald Snyder. "Donald served in the Office of Strategic Services' (OSS) 801st/492nd Bombardment Group - known as the "Carpetbaggers"- that delivered supplies and weapons to resistance fighters in Europe. "  more

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement in celebration of Independence Day: "The Fourth of July is a time to remember how privileged we are to be Americans, to be a part of this remarkable country that we too often take for granted, and to remember the men and women who today are serving our country, helping us keep the freedoms we've had for so many years. "And the Fourth of July is also a time to have fun. In the Alexander family,   more