{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://fleischmann.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-chuck-fleischmann-secures-3-million-for-utc-s-translational-research-program", "Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Secures $3 Million for UTC\u2019s Translational Research Program", "2026-08-31", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Charles J. \"Chuck\" Fleischmann", "F000459", "fleischmann.house.gov", "fleischmann", "https://fleischmann.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2014 Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has successfully secured $3 million in federal funding to advance the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Translational Research Program. This significant investment underscores UTC\u2019s commitment to pioneering research and innovation that directly benefits the community and the region.\n\nThe funding, awarded as part of a federal appropriations package, will support UTC\u2019s efforts to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. The Translational Research Program at UTC focuses on translating groundbreaking research into practical solutions.\n\n\u201cI am proud to champion investments that strengthen our region\u2019s future. This $3 million in federal funding for UTC\u2019s Translational Research Program will empower our university to turn cutting-edge research into real solutions that benefit Chattanooga, the entire state of Tennessee, and our great nation. Supporting innovation and higher education is critical to creating jobs, advancing technology, and improving lives right here at home,\u201d said Congressman Fleischmann.\n\n\u201cThis investment represents an important next step in expanding UTC\u2019s research enterprise and strengthening our ability to turn discovery into solutions that make a real difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce said. \u201cAs these funds become available, we can begin putting the people, tools and infrastructure in place to move promising ideas from the laboratory into practical application. We are deeply grateful to Congressman Fleischmann for once again investing in UTC and recognizing the important role our University can play in driving innovation, economic growth and opportunity for Chattanooga, Tennessee and beyond.\u201d\n\nCongressman Fleischmann\u2019s support reflects his ongoing commitment to advancing science, technology, and education in Tennessee. With this funding, UTC will expand research opportunities and foster collaborations with industry and community partners.", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://fleischmann.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-chuck-fleischmann-secures-3-million-for-utc-s-translational-research-program"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7531419396400452, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}