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Congressman Cohen Asks Experts about the Rise of Domestic Terrorism in America
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Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security today questioned expert witnesses in a hearing on “The Rise of Domestic Terrorism in America.”
Congressmen Cohen and Wilson Introduce Bill to Address Russian Malign Activities
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Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) today introduced the Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act in response to the poisoning and baseless jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and other crimes against political opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois today introduced bicameral legislation that would help put an end to the for-profit college industry’s aggressive recruiting of veterans, service members, and their families.
Congressman Cohen Asks Biden Administration to Rescind Byhalia Connection Pipeline Permit
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today wrote to President Biden urging that he direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind its recently issued nationwide permit to Valero Energy and All Plains American for its proposed Byhalia Connection Pipeline.
Congressman Cohen Announces Education Grant to Christian Brothers University
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Christian Brothers University will receive a $74,801 grant from the National Science Foundation for teacher education in the STEM disciplines.
Congressman Cohen Announces $2.05 Million in Grants to University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) two grants for ongoing medical research.
Congressman Cohen Introduces Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act to regulate and reinforce protections for civil rights memorials and monuments across the United States by establishing federal penalties against vandalism of these sites, similar to the existing safeguards in place for the vandalism of veterans’ memorials.
Congressman Cohen Announces $14.9 Million in Shelby County Coronavirus Relief Airport Grants
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its Subcommittee on Aviation, today announced that four Memphis-area airports will receive significant funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act passed in December providing nearly $2 billion in federal grant funding to help airports affected by COVID-19.
Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on “H.R. 40: Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice”
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, today presided at a hearing on “H.R. 40: Exploring the Path of Reparative Justice.”
Congressman Cohen Statement on the Impeachment Trial Acquittal of Former President Donald Trump
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed disappointment at the acquittal of former President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial that ended today, and made the following statement:
“I’m disappointed with today’s Senate verdict because the proof of Trump’s guilt was overwhelming.
Congressman Cohen Votes for COVID Relief for Transportation Workers and Communities
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, participated in a daylong markup to consider legislative proposals to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 2001 of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021, S. Con. Res. 5.
Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Abuse of the Presidential Pardon Power
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, today presided over a hearing on “The Constitutional Means to Prevent Abuse of the Clemency Power.”
Congressman Cohen Announces Medical Research Grants
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced two significant medical research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Representatives Cohen, Titus and Fitzpatrick Introduce Horse Transportation Safety Act
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Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Dina Titus (NV-01) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today re-introduced the Horse Transportation Safety Act that would ban the transportation of horses across state lines in “double decker” trucks or trailers containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another.
Congressman Cohen Named to Natural Resources Committee
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) was pleased to announce today that he has been named to the House Natural Resources Committee which has jurisdiction over the nation’s energy and mineral resources; national parks, public lands and wildlife refuges; wildlife conservation, clean water and outdoor recreation.
Congressman Cohen Introduces Bill to Give Local Contractors Preference in Veterans Affairs Projects and Services
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced a bill to provide preference to local contractors for work on or services provided at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.
Congressman Cohen Asks Experts About Failures to Enforce Mask Mandate in Air Travel
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today participated in a hearing on “Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from COVID-19,” describing failures he witnessed in enforcing mask mandates at airport terminals and in flight following the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Congressman Cohen Introduces the Fair Access to Credit Scores Act
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today introduced the Fair Access to Credit Scores Act 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.
