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| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-16-million-fema-grants-shelby-county | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.6 Million in FEMA Grants to Shelby County, the University of Memphis and Covington | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced four grants totaling $1,642,481, for Shelby County, the University of Memphis and Covington from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Shelby Couty will receive two grants. One for $760,859, is for Warning and Alert Systems. A second, for $119,267, will fund rip rap, and other repair or replacement projects at bridges. The University of Memphis will receive a grant of $390,355 for Liquefaction Advance Assistance. The City of Covington will receive a grant of $372,000 to fund box culvert and other related components repair or replacement. All four grants are precautionary responses to previously declared FEMA disasters. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am pleased to see FEMA reaching out to anticipate future damage from inevitable disasters caused by climate change. This funding will permit these local entities to prepare for what is coming and mitigate the impact of these storms.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-comprehensive-articles-impeachment-against | Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and an authority on the U.S. Constitution’s impeachment provisions, today introduced 26 Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. The articles cite multiple abuses of power, violations of his oath of office, the corrupt use of the pardon power, and emoluments clause violations, among other misconduct and unlawful acts. (See listing below.) Congressman Cohen, while serving as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, introduced five articles of impeachment against Trump in November of 2017. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Trump is clearly the most impeachable President our country has ever endured. His continued presence in office is a danger to our democracy. That the sycophantic Republican majority in Congress is derelict in its duty does not mean that I must abandon my responsibilities. I took an independent oath to support and defend the Constitution. That commitment compels me to introduce this resolution today. When historians write about this period, and our constituents ask who stood up to President Trump’s lawlessness, this resolution is the answer. “I sincerely believe that the 120th Congress will better live up to its duties as co-equal branch of government and a check on the executive. I hope this resolution paves the way to accountability. We cannot tolerate this kind lawlessness and corruption.” The 26 Articles: ARTICLE I: UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY—SOWING DOUBT IN ELECTIONS ARTICLE II: ABUSE OF POWER—WAGING WAR ON IRAN WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL ARTICLE III: ABUSE OF POWER—EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS OF VENEZUELA ARTICLE IV: ABUSE OF POWER—DEPLOYING MILITARY FORCES AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIES ARTICLE V: VIOLATION OF OATH—THE BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP EXECUTIVE ORDER ARTICLE VI: ABUSE OF POWER—CANCELING FEDERAL GRANTS TO PUNISH STATES FOR THEIR VOTES ARTICLE VII: ABUSE OF POWER—IMPOSING LOYALTY TESTS ON THE FEDERAL WORKF… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-remembers-criminal-court-judge-arthur-t-bennett | Congressman Cohen Remembers Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today noted the passing of Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett and made the following statement: “We all mourn Judge Bennett’s passing. He was an outstanding judge. His court was always courteous to both sides and ruled quickly and properly on motions. He was a gentleman at all times and there’s not a finer criminal court judge I ever knew.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-condemns-plan-further-politicize-nih-grant-decisions | Congressman Cohen Condemns Plan to Further Politicize NIH Grant Decisions | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), co-chair of the Biomedical Research Caucus, and whose district includes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), and other internationally recognized scientific research institutions, made the following statement after learning of White House plans to further politicize National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding decisions. The plan calls for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya to co-chair a committee to review and potentially veto projects deemed too “woke” by the White House. Congressman Cohen’s statement: “The NIH is highly respected and highly effective at finding cures and treatments that are needed for the well-being of families, the American public and the world. In other words, the NIH is the ‘National Institutes of Hope.’ Early in Trump’s second term, the scientific and medical research communities were thrown into chaos when National Institutes of Health funding already approved was withheld over concerns that projects could advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts by the grantee institutions. This new plan would make official the explicit politization of grant making. The OMB has no expertise to review scientific grants; that is what the NIH internal review panels are for. This is bad for science, bad for public health, and bad for America’s role as the undisputed leader in scientific research. A depoliticized NIH is why the USA has led the world in discovering medicines to cure and treat diseases, and in being awarded Nobel Prizes. I will work with scientific and medical research institutions to make sure this plan is scuttled and that science alone guides decisions on federal funding for scientific research for the betterment of mankind.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-and-17-congressional-colleagues-seek-gao-review-blm | Congressman Cohen and 17 Congressional Colleagues Seek GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and 16 of their colleagues sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Thursday requesting a review of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program following reports that wild horses have been slaughtered. Supporters of the letter include Congressional Wild Horse Caucus Co-Chairs Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Congressman Cohen, and Mark Pocan (WI-02) as well as Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey. The letter is endorsed by American Wild Horse Conservation. “The Administration knows what it is doing. It is circumventing the law to benefit landowners who want to get rid of all the wild horses, which are an American heritage that we should value. More oversight is needed,” said Congressman Cohen. “We now know what we have long suspected — that the BLM has been selling off wild horses that end up in slaughterhouses,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus. “This practice must end now. I am leading my Congressional colleagues in demanding an investigation of the Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program to ensure wild horses and burros received the protections they are guaranteed by federal law." “It’s long past time to fix the ongoing failures in how America’s wild horses are managed. For years, across both Republican and Democrat administrations, we’ve seen alarming reports of hostility toward these animals and serious questions about how the Bureau of Land Management is carrying out its responsibilities. This cannot be a partisan issue. It’s a stewardship issue. I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort to demand accountability, protect our wild horses, and push for real solutions that address the problem head-on.” said Congressman Juan Ciscomani “Our laws demand that we protect wild horses, not send them to slaughter. Congress has always worked in a bipartisan manner to protect these animals, and we need accountability and oversight at the Bureau of… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-805047-nih-grants-st-jude-and-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces $805,047 in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two grants and the University of Memphis will receive one grant from the National Institutes of Health. The first of the St. Jude grants for $416,250, from the National Cancer Institute, is for pancreatic cancer research under the direction of Dr. Christopher Vakoc. The goal of the project is to identify new cellular signaling pathways to help develop novel therapeutics. The second St. Jude grant, for $79,780 from the National Institute on Aging, is for Alzheimer’s disease research under the direction of Dr. Jay Michael Yarbro. The University of Memphis grant, for $309,017 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, is for work on wearable sensing devices for precision COPD risk prediction under the direction of Dr. Maryam Karimi of the School of Public Health. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Understanding and treating pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s and COPD will improve the quality of patients’ lives. I commend Drs. Vakoc, Yarbro and Karimi for the life-saving work they are doing.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-hernia-research-grant-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces Hernia Research Grant to UTHSC | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has received a $783,237 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to conduct research on inhaled nitric oxide for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. These hernias affect 2 to 4 per 10,000 births in the U.S., amounting to roughly 1,500 children per year, with an annual societal cost of nearly $400 million. Nitric Oxide is a different chemical than Nitrous Oxide, often utilized in dentist offices. This study aims to better understand the effects that Nitric Oxide has on the level of oxygen in the blood, to refine treatment options for patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernias. The research is under the direction of Dr. Timothy Jancelewicz. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am pleased to see this substantial investment in lung disease research at our medical school. I commend Dr. Jancelewicz for conducting this important treatment trial.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cohen-commends-lonnie-g-bunch-lifetime-service-american-history-and | Cohen Commends Lonnie G. Bunch for a Lifetime of Service to American History and the Smithsonian | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III will retire from his position after nearly four decades of service to the Smithsonian Institution: “Lonnie G. Bunch has had an extraordinary career from start to finish, and our country is better because of his commitment to telling the full and honest story of America. Dr. Bunch’s work as the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture was a splendid contribution to American history and to our National Mall. He took what was once an idea and built it into one of our nation’s most important cultural institutions. Today, millions of Americans have walked through its doors and encountered the history, contributions, and experiences of African Americans as an essential part of the American story. As Secretary of the Smithsonian, Dr. Bunch continued that work by protecting the integrity of our museums and their commitment to truth. In the face of relentless attacks from President Trump, he stood firmly for the importance of preserving and presenting history honestly. He understands that the strength of America comes from confronting our history honestly, learning from it, and passing that knowledge on to the next generation. I have been highly honored to know Dr. Bunch over the years. He is thoughtful, gracious, and incredibly easy to work with, and his integrity has always been evident. Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch will be remembered as one of the great voices speaking truth to future generations about the importance of museums, the preservation of history, and the First Amendment. I thank him for his extraordinary service to our country, the Smithsonian, and the American people.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-884991-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $884,991 in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Coen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive four grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $884,991. One grant of $263,328 is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for training staff in infectious disease therapeutics. A second, for $289,458, is for research on pediatric leukemia from the National Cancer Institute. A third, for $49,114, is for a predoctoral program at the hospital’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. And a fourth, for $283,091, is for mapping Real-World CAR T-cell implementation from the National Cancer Institute. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This investment in staff training and cancer and biomedical research will result in better outcomes for patients and potentially save lives.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-questions-intelligence-experts-export-controls | Congressman Cohen Questions Intelligence Experts on Export Controls on Sensitive Computer Chips | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses on intelligence and national security issues about why the Trump administration lifted export controls to allow the Chinese Communist Party to purchase high-performance but sensitive H200 GPU computer chips that can be used to strengthen the Chinese military to the detriment of the United States. The Congressman noted that everyone who has testified before the committee has recognized the decision was a dangerous mistake, including the witnesses today. In his remarks, the Congressman said in part: “It all comes down to that decision. I think it’s pretty obvious who made the decision to give them chips: President Trump. Is that not correct?...All the experts we’ve had, and everybody, says ‘don’t do it. Big mistake. We’re giving away our country’s future.’ He’s more worried about the Kennedy Center’s naming and the ballroom and the golf course.” See his line of questioning here. The witnesses at today’s hearing were: Mr. Frank Cilluffo – Director of the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University; Mr. David Feith – Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute; and Dr. Seth Jones – President of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). # # # | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-14-million-national-cancer-institute-grants | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.4 Million in National Cancer Institute Grants to UTHSC | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two grants totaling $1,441,914 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) from the National Cancer Institute. One, for $1,052,689, will support research into the contribution of microbial-derived metabolites to protective immunity in obesity-driven cancer risk under the direction of Dr. Liza Makowski-Hayes. Her group will work to address the questions: how and to what extent are the underlying mechanisms of obesity-mediated increases in chronic inflammation related to an increase in cancer risk? A second grant, for $389,215 will support research into drug discovery for triple-negative breast cancer (absence or substantial lack of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2), which accounts for 15-20 percent of breast cancers, under the direction of Dr. Michio Kurosu. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am always pleased to see these kinds of investment in the work of our University of Tennessee medical school. Cancer research saves lives. I commend both Drs. Makowski-Hayes and Kurosu for undertaking this work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-celebrates-901-day-9-01 | Congressman Cohen Celebrates “901 Day” on 9-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today went to the House floor to speak on “901 Day.” In his remarks, he said: “Today we celebrate 901 Day — a day to celebrate Memphis, Tennessee, and the people who make our city what it is. 901 is more than an area code. It represents people who have never been afraid to stand up and demand better. In 1968, sanitation workers, AFSCME workers, in Memphis marched for dignity, fair wages, and the basic right to be treated with respect. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Memphis to stand with those workers and tragically lost his life there. This history reminds us that progress has never simply been given to Memphis. We have fought for it. “Now, with the gerrymandered redistricting effort that took away the vote of black voters and the large-scale ICE raid that was carried out this past weekend, we must fight harder. “So yes, today we celebrate the history, the music, the culture, and the BBQ, but most importantly we celebrate the people — the generations of Memphians who refused to accept that things had to stay the way they were. And we carry that spirit forward. “Happy 901 Day Memphis.” See the speech here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-questions-witnesses-hearing-sanctuary-jurisdictions | Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Sanctuary Jurisdictions | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – The Republican-led Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement today held yet another hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions in advance of the November midterm elections. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ accountability after killings in Minnesota and the competence of immigration policy leadership, and then focused on an incident over the weekend in Memphis. In his remarks, he said in part: “If we had better people running ICE what happened (in Minnesota) may not have occurred. We need experts - law enforcement experts – top notch people who know what they’re doing and can zero in on ‘the worst of the worst’ and get them off the streets and out of the country.” Congressman Cohen said neither of Trump’s picks to run the Department of Homeland Security – Kristi Noem and Markwayne Mullin – were qualified. He continued: “Sanctuary cities are not the problem. Memphis is not a sanctuary city, but just this weekend we had the largest ICE raid in Memphis history. They picked up a hundred people out of a bar and took them and put them in buses at 2 o’clock in the morning. They claim they went to the bar, which is in a Hispanic neighborhood, because they had gambling going on…They took people out of the community. The Memphis mayor objected. I object. We don’t need the National Guard in Memphis. We don’t need ICE in Memphis. We need rational law enforcement and rational immigration (policy). We don’t have it.” See his remarks here. # # # | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-urges-governor-lee-request-fema-assistance | Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Request FEMA Assistance | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him again to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to the damage done by storms on Saturday, August 22. The Congressman wrote to Lee on August 24 making the same request. In his letter today, Congressman wrote in part: “I am writing to follow up on my earlier letter urging you to request assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Shelby County in response to the severe storms that struck Memphis and Shelby County on Saturday, August 22. Since my previous correspondence, conditions on the ground have continued to demonstrate the urgent need for additional support. “The storm caused extensive damage to homes, public infrastructure, and utility systems, leading to prolonged power outages and significant disruptions to essential services. Memphis Light Gas & Water (MLGW) reported power outages to 148,000 customers. As many as 11,000 customers were without power through Wednesday, August 26. Restoration crews, including both local personnel and external support teams, are working tirelessly, but the scale of tree damage, downed lines, and infrastructural impact has made recovery efforts especially challenging. “As of August 31, the Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has reported over $19 million in recorded damages. Given the severity of the damage and the continued burden on critical services, prompt action is necessary to ensure access to all available federal resources that can support recovery and stabilization. “I respectfully reiterate my request that you seek the appropriate federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. I stand ready to support this effort in any way needed.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohens-statement-sundays-ice-raid-macon-road | Congressman Cohen’s Statement on Sunday’s ICE Raid on Macon Road | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has raised his strong opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) being in Memphis on the House floor, in House Judiciary committee proceedings and in letters urging the immediate removal of ICE, made the following statement after hearing about an ICE raid at a bar on Macon Road in Memphis: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we don’t have an immigration problem in Memphis and ICE’s presence in our streets is doing more harm than good. The people detained – for whatever reason – are our neighbors. The harshly negative reaction to Sunday’s ICE raid reflects our community’s assessment that ICE needs to leave Memphis. Governor Lee needs a job when his term ends so he is acting with immigration like he did with redistricting, helping Trump.” # # # | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-23-million-health-and-human-services-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.3 Million in Health and Human Services Grants to UTHSC, St. Jude and Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a $1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the maternity care workforce under the direction of Dr. Mary Fouquier of the College of Nursing. Congressman Cohen also announced Methodist Le Bonheur Community Outreach will receive a grant of $450,000 for its Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program from HRSA. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive a grant of $921,871 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study the structural basis of signal instigation under the direction of Dr. Georgios Skiniotis, director of its Center of Excellence for Structural Cell Biology. Proteins are 3-dimensional and drug-binding, and can subtly alter that shape to induce, enhance, reduce, or prevent something else downstream in the biological system from occurring. Dr. Skiniotis’ team will use advanced cryogenic electron microscopy techniques to directly observe several proteins, the metabotropic glutamate 2 and 5 (mGluR2 and mGluR5), and γ-aminobutyric acid B receptors (GABABR) which bind the neurotransmitters glutamate and glycine receptor, in combination with another critical protein class, called the G-proteins. The mGluR2, mGluR5, and GABABR are part of a substantial class of receptors, called the G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR). Approximately 35 percent of all FDA-approved drugs target these GPCRs. Thus, the detailed structural information that Dr. Skiniotis’ team seeks to uncover will assist in the development of new drugs for these critical targets. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “In a region with high levels of infant and maternal mortality, these investments in training nurses and outreach to the community will save lives. St. Jude continues to do critical research at the cellular level that will result in discoveries and improve outcomes. I congratulate all three recipients of th… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-916030-grants-federal-emergency-management | Congressman Cohen Announces $916,030 in Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced today that Memphis Shelby County Schools, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and the Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, with offices in Covington, will receive a total of $916,030 to address storm disaster-related expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Memphis Shelby County Schools will receive $250,850 for repairs and Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation will receive $541,134 for replacement utility poles and transformers as a result of the storm that was declared a disaster in February. Both figures represent the 75 percent federal share for reimbursements. MLGW will receive $124,046 for costs associated with managing public assistance grants as a result of storms last summer. That figure represents 100 percent of the cost incurred. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Our region has taken quite a bruising in recent years from straight-line winds and tornadoes. This FEMA funding will help reimburse the costs incurred locally and the investment will improve the local economy.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-42-million-fema-grants-tipton-county | Congressman Cohen Announces $4.2 Million in FEMA Grants for Tipton County, Covington and Munford | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Tipton County, Covington and Munford will share $4,222,558 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City of Covington will receive $3,743,581 to build a multi-purpose facility that can double as a Community Safe Room adjacent to the Covington Police Station. Its maximum occupancy would be 736. Tipton County will receive $299,171 and Munford will receive $179,606 for weather warning and alert systems. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Tipton County has taken it on the chin recently with severe weather. These precautionary efforts to address the increasing frequency and severity of these events are practical and potentially life-saving.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-snap-timely-reporting-waiver-and-mass | Congressman Cohen Announces SNAP Timely Reporting Waiver and Mass Replacement of SNAP Benefits for Shelby County | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration has approved two requests from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to loosen restrictions on the timely request for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefits due to the major storm damage last Saturday, August 22. The second waiver authorizes replacement of those benefits. Households already enrolled in the SNAP program in eight ZIP codes are eligible: 38004, 38108, 38111, 38115, 38116, 38119, 38126 and 38141. The number of SNAP beneficiaries in the affected area is estimated at 65,222. The total monthly issuance of benefits to the affected areas is $29,682,489. Normally, recipients would be required to request replacement benefits within 10 days of an emergency or disaster, but the waiver gives recipients until September 11. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “The severity of the damage and length of time electric power was out after Saturday’s storm makes these sensible waivers necessary. I am hopeful affected recipients will take advantage of this prolonged application period.” SNAP enrollees can apply for replacement benefits through the Tennessee Department of Human Services through the state’s One DHS portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. # # # | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-urges-governor-lee-seek-federal-disaster-assistance | Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Saturday’s devastating storm. The letter reads in part: “I strongly urge you to request assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the provisions of Section 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (Stafford Act), and implemented by 44 CFR 206.35, for Shelby County in response to the severe storms that struck Memphis and Shelby County on Saturday, August 22. “The powerful storm brought winds exceeding 80 miles per hour and caused extensive damage to trees, utility poles, power lines, homes, and other infrastructure throughout our community. At the height of the storm, more than 140,000 Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) customers were without power. MLGW has since determined that this was the seventh most damaging storm in its history based on outage impact and the number of circuits affected. “While MLGW crews have made significant progress, the scope of the damage remains substantial. As of Monday morning, over 45,000 customers and constituents of mine remain without power. MLGW has deployed hundreds of its own employees and brought in dozens of additional outside crews, with approximately 700 to 800 personnel working across the service area to restore power. More than 200 tree-trimming personnel are also assisting with the recovery. “MLGW has advised customers to prepare to be without power for multiple days because of the extensive number of downed and damaged trees, poles, and wires. The storm also affected water treatment facilities, schools, roadways, and other critical infrastructure. Memphis-Shelby County Schools were forced to close on Monday because of widespread outages affecting dozens of schools and administrative buildings. “The severity and widespread impact of this storm have placed a significant burden on Memphis and Shelby County residents, loca… | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-cohen-and-roy-reintroduce-bipartisan-article-one-act | Congressmen Cohen and Roy Reintroduce Bipartisan ARTICLE ONE Act Requiring Congressional Approval on National Emergencies After 30 Days | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Chip Roy (TX-21) today reintroduced the Assuring Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies (ARTICLE ONE) Act, legislation that would require Congress to approve national emergency declarations and the powers used under them within 30 days for them to remain in effect. When first introduced in the last Congress, the bill passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in September 2024. “An emergency declared during the Carter Administration should not still be in effect. When I was Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, I held hearings on the National Emergencies Act and built bipartisan support for its reform. Our government is defined by checks and balances. But right now, Presidents can tap into emergency powers without any meaningful political check, time limit, or public rationale. We need to restore the balance of power and make sure that emergency powers are used only in true emergencies and that Congress is involved in their assessment and duration. I’m pleased to join with my colleague Congressman Chip Roy in this continuing bipartisan effort at meaningful reform,” said Congressman Cohen. Read the full bill text here. # # # | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-18-million-nih-grants-st-jude-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $1,882,804. Two of the grants, from the National Cancer Institute, will fund projects supported by the 21st Century Cures Act, authorizing what’s referred to as the Beau Biden Moonshot. Congressman Cohen voted for the legislation in 2016. A third NIH grant, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will support research on enhanced T-cell function. Congressman Cohen announced five NIH grants totaling $2,657,819 on Monday. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I was pleased to support the 21st Century Cures Act and the research it authorizes and am glad to see some of that work is being done at St. Jude, our premiere children’s cancer hospital. I commend all involved in these life-saving efforts.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-26-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.6 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced five National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2,657,819 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. One, for $697,992, from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, is for research on Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-causing proteins. The second, for $455,000, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is for research on inflammatory caspases in innate immunity and inflammation. Three grants from the National Cancer Institute, for $688,385, $767,328, and $49,114, will support research on cardiovascular health outcomes, neuroblastomas, and acute myeloid leukemia respectively. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “St. Jude scientists are working on critical projects that will improve outcomes and save lives. I commend the scientists involved in this research.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-219-million-grant-frederick-w-smith | Congressman Cohen Announces $21.9 Million Grant to Frederick W. Smith International Airport | 2026-08-14 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the newly re-named Frederick W. Smith International Airport will receive a grant of $21,982,285 from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funding will pay for the reconstruction and reconfiguration of a terminal access outer road, construction of a snow-removal equipment building, the realignment of Taxiway B, and improvements to the ticketing and security screening areas. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Our newly re-named Frederick W. Smith International Airport is an economic engine in our region. The substantial investment in improvements supported by this grant will increase its efficiency and aesthetic value for air travelers and improve the local economy by creating jobs.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-15T05:23:20Z | 2026-08-15T05:24:50Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-742269-nih-grants-st-jude-and-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces $742,269 in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive three grants totaling $515,239, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive one grant of $227,030, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) St. Jude will receive two grants from the National Cancer Institute – one for research on acute lymphoblastic leukemia and one for research on SWISNF proteins. A third grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences will support research on RNA-guided DNA transposition systems. UTHSC will receive the grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism evaluating the synergistic effects of developmental and adult alcohol exposure on Alzheimers-related phenotypes, Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “These investments from our National Institutes of Health will advance of knowledge and potentially save lives. I commend both St. Jude and our medical school for undertaking this important work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-45-million-department-justice-grants | Congressman Cohen Announces $4.5 Million in Department of Justice Grants to Tennessee | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TH-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today announced two grants totaling $4,592,039 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women to the state of Tennessee. One grant, for $3,623,147, will support the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Program authorized by the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. A second grant, for $968,892, will support the Sexual Assault Services Formula Program supporting rape crisis centers that provide services to victims of sexual assault. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This critical funding addresses both the effective investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and assists victims of this trauma. I’m pleased to see the Department of Justice investing in these essential programs.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-100000-grant-soulsville-foundation | Congressman Cohen Announces $100,000 Grant to the Soulsville Foundation | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Soulsville Foundation will receive a grant of $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to implement a curator-in-residence program. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music program, according to IMLS, will be designed to strengthen the museum's interpretive capacity, expand access to its collections, and deepen scholarship related to African American music history and the global legacy of Stax Records. Each resident curator will conduct research using the museum’s archives and artifact collections; collaborate with staff to develop interpretive materials, exhibitions, and digital storytelling content; and lead public programs such as lectures, listening sessions, and youth workshops. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “The Stax Museum is one of our city’s most prized cultural institutions. This grant funding, and the prestige it adds to the museum’s outreach efforts, will enhance its international reputation. I commend Soulsville Foundation President and CEO Pat Mitchell Worley and the entire staff of the museum for this significant and well-deserved recognition.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-24-million-nih-grants-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.4 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive four grants totaling $2,447,031 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). One grant, for $678,934, is for research on novel host-adaptation mechanisms regulating Aspergillus pathogenic fitness under the direction of Dr. Jerrod R. Fortwendel from the National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Aspergillus fumigatus are a species of fungi which are the most prevalent invasive mold infections in immunocompromised individuals. The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control list it as a pathogen of grave concern. Therefore, new treatments are urgently needed. This project focuses on the mechanisms of how these fungi cause damage, with the goal of identifying new targets for antifungal drugs. A second grant, for $645,060, is for breast cancer research to develop new classes of drugs which evade drug resistance under the direction of Dr. Wei Li from the National Cancer Institute. A third grant, for $624,442, is for research on epigenetic regulation of heart function in health and aging under the direction of Dr. Zhongjie Sun from the National Institute on Aging. Epigenetic changes to the DNA are those generated by environmental factors (such as proximity to chemical processing plants or exposure to toxins from environmental pollutants) or behavioral factors, such as from smoking. This work may offer new preventative and therapeutic approaches for aging-associated kidney dysfunction and hypertension. And a fourth grant, for $498,595, is for studying neonatal cerebral vascular injury by prolonged asphyxia under the direction of Dr. Helena Parfenova of the Department of Physiology from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The neonatal brain is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in its blood supply. Cerebral dysfunction caused by excessive production of certain inflammatory markers during asphyxia (the severe lack of oxygen reaching… | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-528000-national-science-foundation-grant | Congressman Cohen Announces $528,000 National Science Foundation Grant to the University of Memphis | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Dr. Xiaolei Huang, a professor of computer science at the University of Memphis, will receive a grant of $528,137 from the National Science Foundation. His project, creating a smart sensing network for precision soybean breeding, is in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I congratulate Professor Huang for being awarded this prestigious National Science Foundation funding. His research efforts will improve soybean yields and productivity, which will help feed the ever-growing population of our planet. It is especially encouraging that this work is being done in collaboration with the government of India which pioneered ‘the green revolution’ in the 1960s and averted future famines.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-national-science-foundation-grant-study | Congressman Cohen Announces National Science Foundation Grant to Study Earthquake Foreshocks to the University of Memphis | 2026-07-27 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Dr. Thomas Goebel of the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information will receive a grant of $272,211 from the National Science Foundation. His research project will attempt to answer the question: Why are earthquake foreshocks rare in nature? Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Memphis is the largest big city near the New Madrid Fault which, when it slipped in 1811, rang church bells as far away as Boston. That’s why we have such an outstanding earthquake center. Understanding earthquakes, and predicting them, could save thousands of lives. I congratulate Dr. Goebel on this prestigious grant award and wish him well in his ongoing work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-29T07:41:48Z | 2026-07-29T07:42:57Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-nih-grants-st-jude-and-university-memphis | Congressman Cohen Announces NIH Grants to St. Jude and the University of Memphis | 2026-07-24 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two grants from the National Cancer Institute and that the University of Memphis will receive one grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. One of the St. Jude grants, for $622,500, is for research on transcriptional regulation in ZFTA-RELA ependymoma under the direction of Dr. Mark C. Mack in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology. The second St. Jude grant, for $289,893, is for research on a treatment for pediatric patients with relapsed refractory sarcomas under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Epperly, a faculty member in the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. The University of Memphis grant, for $53,114, is for research into alcohol use by non-four-year college emerging adults, under the direction of clinical psychology doctoral student Jacob Tempchin. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “St. Jude researchers are improving patient outcomes with the kinds of work these grants will underwrite. Understanding alcoholic behavior in young people is also likely to improve outcomes. I congratulate Drs. Mack and Epperly and Mr. Tempchin for the valuable work they’re doing.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z | 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-says-congress-shouldnt-give-70-billion-more-failed | Congressman Cohen Says Congress Shouldn’t Give $70 Billion More for a Failed War in Iran While Trump Refuses to Pay Taxes on His Crypto Earnings | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this morning to make a speech condemning the Donald Trump-Pete Hegseth war against Iran and its exorbitant expense. In his remarks, he said in part: “Mr. Hegseth said we have spent $37 billion on an unnecessary – he didn’t say ‘unnecessary war’ -- but it is an unnecessary and failed war in Iran: $37 billion and we’ve lost 17 soldiers. He says he’s going to ask for another $70 billion to fight this unnecessary and failing war. We resolved…the fact that we can stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon when Barack Obama was president and negotiated a treaty. Right now, we don’t know if they’ve moved the enriched uranium outside the place where it was buried underneath a mountain or not. I suspect they might have. “So it’s a failed war. I’ll be willing to vote for a bill that has $70 billion in it when President Trump pays his share by paying his taxes on the $2.2 billion he earned last year mostly in crypto which cost people who bought crypto a billion dollars; that’s what they lost. When Trump pays his share, I’ll pay my share, and vote for it. But I won’t vote for it otherwise. President Trump: Bring your chips to the table.” See the entire speech here. # # # | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-votes-no-national-defense-authorization-act-0 | Congressman Cohen Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted against the massive, $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, a major Trump priority. The measure passed on a vote of 216 to 212. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I could not in good conscience hand Pete Hegseth $1.15 billion with another supplemental spending bill for his unnecessary war in Iran pending. The Defense Department has never passed an audit. How could it with Hegseth spending millions on lobster tails, king crab and ribeye steaks? There are some important provisions in this legislation that I support, such as the pay raise for our troops and assistance for military families. I understand better than many, as a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the threat posed by Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, but we must spend American tax dollars responsibly and the Trump Defense Department has established it is incapable and unwilling to do that. “The inclusion of the SAVE Trump Act which the president thinks will help him retain a Republican majority in the House, and avoid oversight in his final two years in office, made my decision on this vote even easier.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-23-million-health-and-human-services-grants | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.3 Million in Health and Human Services Grants to St. Jude | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $2,316,842 in Department of Health and Human Services grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. One grant, for $784,842, will support graduate medical education. A second, for $1,077,000 from the National Cancer Institute is for integrating systems immunology with immunometabolism and cancer immunity under the direction of Dr. Hongbo Chi. A third grant, for $455,000 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will study genome stability in glia and diseases under the director of Dr. Peter J. McKinnon. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “St. Jude continues to undertake critical research in diverse fields. I congratulate Drs. Chi and McKinnon on receiving federal grants to aid in their ongoing, life-saving work. I’m also pleased St. Jude is receiving support to help build the next generation of health care researchers.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-83-million-infrastructure-improvements | Congressman Cohen Announces $8.3 Million in Infrastructure Improvements for Memphis VA Medical Center | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Lieutenant Colonel Luke J. Weathers Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis will receive $8,302,004 in infrastructure improvements in the third quarter of this fiscal year. The funding includes upgrades of X-ray and MRI technologies, improvements to its food service capabilities and new roofs for Buildings 1, 1A, 5 and 7. Congressman Cohen, who introduced legislation to rename the medical center for the famed Tuskegee Airman in 2022, made the following statement: “Our veterans deserve the best. These investments in preventive maintenance and high-tech diagnostic equipment will improve the treatment the facility can provide, and I look forward to seeing these improvements implemented later this year.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-nih-grant-st-jude-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces NIH Grant to St. Jude | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive a grant of $515,504 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for research on yeast transcription under the direction Dr. Tanja Mittag of the Department of Structural Biology. Yeast cells are one of the model systems in the field of genetics. Better understanding the components in the pathway which facilitates DNA transcription to mRNA and then into protein is crucial for understanding our own biology. The congressman announced three grants to St. Jude, totaling $2.3 million, earlier today. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am pleased to see these substantial investments in our premiere children’s research hospital. I congratulate Dr. Mittag and wish her well as she pursues this research.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-denounces-heartless-trump-miller-immigration-policies | Congressman Cohen Denounces Heartless Trump-Miller Immigration Policies at Judiciary Committee Markup | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today denounced the immigration policies of the Trump administration including a proposal to deny legal representation to children facing deportation. He said President Trump should resign. In his remarks at the markup, he said in part: “It’s hard to imagine we’re sitting here and having discussions about giving children legal representation when they’re subject to deportation. An (immigration) hearing is supposed to be confrontational, between two sides, adversarial, and a child without representation against an attorney is not a fair process. They do have a right to a hearing; we all understand that, but there needs to be fairness and the fact we’re discussing this is hard to fathom… “This is coming from Donald Trump. This is what he wants. He wants to deport as many people as possible. That’s the message he gave to the Department of Homeland Security. Stephen Miller gave them head counts and they have to meet their head counts…and they do it sometimes illegally. Sometimes they kill people. They make mistakes and they don’t understand what they’re doing. The President of the United States needs to resign. He’s doing so many unimaginable things to this country, and to justice and to due process…We don’t have it here anymore… “It’s all about him…a narcissistic grifter. That’s who’s guarding this country…He doesn’t want anyone to have counsel except himself…Roy Cohn told him ‘never admit you’re wrong. Never back down…’ ” See the entire five-minute speech here. # # # | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-raises-questions-intelligence-committee-hearing | Congressman Cohen Raises Questions at Intelligence Committee Hearing on Emerging Threats | 2026-07-21 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses at a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on “Emerging Threats 25 Years after 9/11.” Congressman Cohen asked about threats to free and fair elections in the United States, the use of emerging technology in infantry warfare in Ukraine and future conflicts, President Trump’s lifting of export controls on China to allow it to buy advanced computer chips, and the importance of Taiwan in the manufacturing of advanced computer chips. See his line of questioning here. Witnesses at today’s hearing were: Lieutenant General (retired) H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor, Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University; Dr. Seth G. Jones, President, Defense and Security Department, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Frank Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure at Auburn University; Dr. Benjamin Buchanan, Dmitri Alperovitch Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies # # # | 1 | 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z | 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-fema-grants-shelby-county-and-memphis | Congressman Cohen Announces FEMA Grants to Shelby County and Memphis Shelby County Schools | 2026-07-20 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing grants to Shelby County and to Memphis Shelby County Schools. Shelby County will receive $190,926 for its warning and alert system, which represents 75 percent of the cost. Memphis Shelby County Schools will receive $224,908 for security camera repairs and replacements, also repenting 75 percent of the total cost. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Two recent severe storms did serious damage to our safety infrastructure. I’m pleased to see these federal investments being made to shore up our ability to alert the public and critical first responders when a disaster threatens our region.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z | 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-responds-trump-speech-obsessing-about-2020-election | Congressman Cohen Responds to Trump Speech Obsessing about the 2020 Election | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) watched President Trump’s prime time East Room speech to the nation tonight and made the following statement: “Donald Trump is obsessed with the 2020 election that dozens and dozens of audits and court rulings established he lost. Sowing doubt about election results, I fear, is preparation for attempting to undo the loss Republicans will suffer in the midterms this November. We need to be vigilant in recognizing his lies and standing up for democracy.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-39-million-nih-grants-st-jude-and-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces $3.9 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced five grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which will provide a total of $3,956,287 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The first St. Jude grant, for $665,425, is for research into deciphering the complexities of inflammasome activation following RSV infection under the direction of Dr. Steven M. Varga from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. RSV is one of the leading causes of severe respiratory disease in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, and there is no currently available vaccine for it. The inflammasomes are multiprotein complexes which are responsible for the activation of inflammatory responses. This project aims to enhance our understanding of how RSV generates inflammatory responses and will impact the evaluation and design of new therapeutic targets for RSV. A second grant, for $1,834,564, is for research into sickle cell disease under the direction of Dr. Shannon McKinney-Freeman from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Sickle cell disease is associated with the development of additional hematological diseases as the patient grows older, however the mechanisms underlying the acquisition of additional diseases isn’t fully understood. This project aims to test a new potential drug therapy for sickle cell disease in cell and non-human disease models and discern whether the body’s own stem cells can return to normal function, and restore function to the bone marrow. The first of three UTHSC grants is for $687,753 to research the role of genetic factors on nicotine abuse under the direction of Dr. Burt M. Sharp from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The second, for $517,060, is for research into therapeutic targeting of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeler under the direction of Dr. Lawrence M. Pfeffer from the National Cancer Institute. Chromatin are the tightly wound packages of DNA in the cell’s nucleus, … | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-demands-answers-ice-agents-and-task-force-crackdowns | Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on ICE Agents and Task Force Crackdowns | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following two recent killings in Memphis by members of the Memphis Safe Task Force and recent killings in Houston and Biddeford, Maine, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers about the policies, practices and standards employed by the accelerated federalized law enforcement in American cities. Congressman Cohen wrote several letters to Mullin’s predecessor, Kristi Noem, which received no replies, and questioned her claim to be deporting “the worst of the worst” at a Judiciary Committee oversight hearing in March. The letter to Mullin reads in part: “I write out of deep concern about the conduct of the Memphis Safe Task Force in my community. Just in the past four days, we have had two Memphians killed at the hands of Task Force members. I remain particularly concerned about the deployments of the National Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) patrolling the streets. The rush to put Task Force members on the street – without the proper training in community policing- has had deadly consequences. “This is a matter of absolute urgency. Just today, I learned of another individual shot by an ICE agent in Maine. Last week, before this most recent incident, The New York Times reported that since 2025, ICE has been involved in 29 shooting incidents, with over 20 people shot and at least 8 killed. “I wrote your predecessor on several occasions to express my concerns and inquire about the composition of and training for the Memphis Safe Crime Task Force – particularly ICE agents. I renew those questions and look forward to your answers. Law enforcement is most credible when it reflects the communities it serves. Please provide a demographic breakdown (including race, gender, and previous law enforcement experience) of ICE active agents by year of first employment by the agency. How many individuals have been shot by either Memphis Safe Crime Task Force members in Memph… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-says-trump-stealing-american-public | Congressman Cohen Says Trump is Stealing from the American Public | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor, focusing on aspects of the corrupt Trump presidency that he likened to theft from the American people. “We have a man who is out of control as our president, and it scares me tremendously,” he said. In his remarks, he said in part: “My friend, Mr. (Joe) Wilson (of South Carolina) made some remarks about how everybody benefitted from the Big Beautiful Bill. What he didn’t tell you was President Trump made a deal with himself when he sued the IRS for a billion dollars for releasing his tax returns along with (those of) thousands and thousands and thousands of other Americans. He settled the case with himself and the man he wants to make Attorney General with a clause, an agreement, that the IRS would not prosecute, or even look at, his tax returns, his family’s tax returns or any businesses they’re involved with. That means the $2.2 billion they made this year off of crypto and other questionable companies will be tax free. That means he’s stealing from you and me – the American public…Our country’s in trouble. We have a man who is out of control as our president, and it scares me tremendously and it should scare you as well.” See his entire remarks here. # # # | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohens-statement-memphis-safe-task-force-shootings | Congressman Cohen’s Statement on Memphis Safe Task Force Shootings | 2026-07-13 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) has been closely following events involving two recent fatal shootings by members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, and made the following statement: “As I have said before, ICE and the National Guard are not needed in Memphis and should go home. These deadly encounters are the result of stepped-up law enforcement. I continue to be concerned, as I told former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at an oversight hearing, that we don’t know where ICE agents are being recruited from, who they are, or what kind of training they receive in firearms or policing. They showed us in Minneapolis, in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, that they don’t use deadly force as a last resort and, in both cases, the public has not been given the kind of information that would result in accountability for the officers involved. “These killings are tragic, and we must do better. In Tennessee, individuals don’t need a permit to carry a firearm. That makes guns more common and law enforcement more difficult. All of this leads to a dangerous situation ripe for the use of deadly force. “One thing is clearly needed: an independent review of these incidents. A thorough, credible investigation is needed to understand exactly what happened, why, and to ensure accountability. We need to make it necessary to assure the public that proper procedures were in place and followed, and reduce the likelihood of these horrible incidents. My Deadly Force Independent Review Act, introduced in February, would require law federal enforcement agencies establish procedures to immediately, independently and impartially review every use of deadly force and conform to a uniform standard set by organizations evaluating best practices. We owe that comprehensive review to the victims and the officers. I will continue to monitor the response to the most recent incidents.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-14T07:08:55Z | 2026-07-14T07:10:52Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-fema-funding-125791-tipton-county-road-and | Congressman Cohen Announces FEMA Funding of $125,791 to Tipton County for Road and Embankment Repairs | 2026-07-09 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced Tipton County will receive funding of $125,791 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair roads and embankments damaged in the straight-line winds and tornadoes of April 2025. The figure represents 75 percent of the total of costs incurred. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Tipton County received serious damage in the April 2025 storms that lashed our region. I am pleased to see Tipton County reimbursed for much of the expense it incurred getting roads back in good shape.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-10T08:20:04Z | 2026-07-10T08:21:18Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-18-million-fema-reimbursement-mlgw-damage | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million FEMA Reimbursement to MLGW for Damage from April 2025 Storms | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced that the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 75 percent of its cost to repair the power grid infrastructure damaged in storms and flooding in April of last year. That amounts to $1,850,109 for removal and replacement of utility poles, transformers, wire and other materials and the labor required to restore power. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “The storms and tornadoes that ripped through our region in April of 2025 did serious damage to our power grid. I am pleased to see FEMA’s reimbursement for most of the costs MLGW had to incur to restore power.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/july-1-2026-congressman-cohen-announces-22-million-nih-grants-st-jude | July 1, 2026 Congressman Cohen Announces $2.2 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC | 2026-07-01 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two National Institutes of Health grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and one to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). St. Jude received a grant of $1,077,000 from the National Cancer Institute for research on innate immune sensors inflammasomes and inflammasome-mediated processes in cancer under the direction of Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti in the Department of Immunology. Inflammasomes are proteins in the immune system that regulate the activation of important signaling molecules and proteins and induce inflammation in response to infectious microbes and molecules. A second St. Jude grant, for $388,500, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, is for research on lipid metabolism under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Opferman in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology. UTHSC received a grant of $777,079 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research on fungal-bacterial dynamics under direction of Dr. Brian M. Peters in the College of Pharmacy. This work aims to help develop improved therapeutic interventions to reduce the mortality from fungal-bacterial co-infection. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Important medical research is being done in Memphis by these internationally revered pillars of academic medicine in our community. I congratulate Drs. Kanneganti, Opferman, and Peters for receiving these federal investments in the work they undertake.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-02T06:20:02Z | 2026-07-02T06:21:32Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-agrees-supreme-court-majority-birthright-citizenship | Congressman Cohen Agrees with Supreme Court Majority in Birthright Citizenship Case | 2026-06-30 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme today affirmed the long-held principle that children born in the United States are citizens. It also ruled in a major campaign finance case and barred transgender athletes from girls’ sports. Congressman Cohen, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, made the following statement: “The words of the Fourteenth Amendment are as clear and plain and uncomplicated as they could be. The only surprise in today’s ruling is that it was not unanimous. But of course Thomas and Alito, hypocritically claiming a literal interpretation of the Constitution, need to accomplish Donald Trump’s goal of making America more Anglo-Saxon Protestant. I had hoped for Kavanaugh but apparently he must have had too many beers.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-01T06:34:07Z | 2026-07-01T06:35:35Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-25000-revolving-loan-funding-fair-break | Congressman Cohen Announces $25,000 Revolving Loan Funding to Fair Break Federal Credit Union | 2026-06-30 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Memphis-based Fair Break Federal Credit Union will receive a $25,000 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration will help strengthen the credit union's capacity to serve its members and support economic opportunity in the communities that need it most. I congratulate Fair Break on receiving this well-deserved award.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-01T06:34:07Z | 2026-07-01T06:35:35Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-two-national-science-foundation-grants-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis | 2026-06-30 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $950,000. The first grant, for $467,837, under the direction of Drs. Yufeng Zhang and Chidambaram Ramanathan, will support study of the biochemistry and other features of the red coloration in northern cardinal birds (Cardinalis cardinalis). This project aims to uncover how the red coloration is inherently linked to the core processes required for cellular health. Understanding how biological signals, such as red coloration, convey information has broad implications for furthering our understanding of evolutionary biology, agriculture, and conservation. The project also contains an outreach component designed to engage K-12 students and families in hands-on demonstrations illustrating how scientists test their hypotheses. The second, for $478,511, under the direction of Drs. Chrysanthe Preza and Stephanie Ivey, will underwrite studying artificial intelligence in multidisciplinary engineering research supporting the development of a strong engineering workforce. Both projects support the National Science Foundation’s statutory mission. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “These projects delve into important areas of scientific research and will increase our knowledge. I commend Drs. Zhang, Ramanathan, Preza and Ivey for receiving these prestigious National Science Foundation grants and wish them well in reaching their research goals.” # # # | 1 | 2026-07-01T06:34:07Z | 2026-07-01T06:35:35Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-28-million-nih-grants-st-jude-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-06-26 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced five National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2,882,421 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The congressman announced three grants from the National Cancer Institute to St. Jude, totaling $1,172,297, on Monday and six grants from three other National Institutes, totaling $2,843,327 on Wednesday. St. Jude has received $6,898,045 in NIH grants this week. The grants announced today include two from the National Cancer Institute, one from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and one from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This has been an excellent week for St. Jude scientists. This substantial funding from the National Institutes of Health will support the work of researchers and their lab assistants improving not just the important work they are doing but also the regional economy strengthened by St. Jude being in our community.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-28-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced six National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2,843,327 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The congressman announced three grants from the National Cancer Institute to St. Jude, totaling $1,172,297, on Monday. The grants announced today include four from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke totaling $1,539,335; one from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for $612,567; and one from the National Cancer Institute for $691,425. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “These federal investments in our premiere children’s research hospital – totaling more than $4 million just this week – are a testament to the quality, life-saving work it is known for around the world. I congratulate the medical professionals at St. Jude whose work is supported by the National Institutes of Health, and wish them well as they pursue their research goals.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-latonya-reeves-freedom-act-0 | Congressman Cohen Introduces the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, assuring that the Supreme Court’s Olmstead ruling, giving the disabled the qualified right to receive the services they need in a setting of their choice, is honored. The measure was introduced with 48 bipartisan House cosponsors. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Latonya Reeves had to leave Memphis to escape life in a nursing home. No one should have to choose between being institutionalized or moving thousands of miles away to have access to the services and supports needed to lead an independent life in one’s own home. This sensible legislation will codify in law that people have a right to receive services in the setting of their choice and protect the freedom of millions of Americans with disabilities to live and work independently in their own homes and communities.” The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act would codify judicial precedent and strengthen the right of Americans with disabilities to receive Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) in settings of their choice, including prohibiting government entities and insurance providers from denying home- and community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require LTSS. The legislation is named in honor of the late Latonya Reeves, a woman who was forced to flee a Tennessee nursing home and move to Colorado so she could have access to the care she needed to live independently. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado introduced the companion bill in the Senate. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-11-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.1 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-06-22 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive three grants from the National Cancer Institute totaling $1,172,297. The first, for $475,681, is for research exploring CLK2 as a novel therapeutic target in rhabdomyosarcoma under the direction of Dr. Jun Yang. Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma (cancers that originate in the bones and soft tissues) in children and young adults. CLK2 is an enzyme that plays a key role in the regulation of mRNA production, and this enzyme is one of the most highly expressed in rhabdomyosarcoma relative to healthy tissue. The goal of this project is to develop novel therapeutics targeting the CLK2 protein as a therapeutic target in rhabdomyosarcoma. The second, for $647,502, is for research into transcriptional overload unlocking a new anti-cancer paradigm by targeting DDX19A under the direction of Dr. Lillian Guenther. The DDX19A gene encodes an enzyme which binds mRNA, and assists its export from the nucleus, and plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of mRNA, which is important for proper protein production. In cancer, it has been implicated in cell metastasis, particularly in ovarian and cervical carcinomas. Dr. Guenther’s group is not only working to better understand the function of this enzyme, but also working to develop new drugs to disrupt its activity in cancerous cells. The third, for $49,114, is a national research service award for work determining how cell state evades standard of care chemotherapy and drives tumor recurrence under the direction of PhD student Samantha Turk. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “The funding announced today will go a long way in improving our understanding and treatment of cancer. I congratulate Drs. Yang and Guenther and PhD Ms. Turk for their dedication to the science of saving lives.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-commemorates-juneteenth | Congressman Cohen Commemorates Juneteenth | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who introduced and passed the first Congressional apology for slavery and Jim Crow discrimination in 2008, released the following statement commemorating Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their emancipation. Congressman Cohen voted to make Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021. “I celebrated Juneteenth long before it became a federal holiday because it is such a major milestone in our national history. In 2019, as the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, I held a symbolic hearing on Juneteenth that year on a bill to create a reparations commission. I was proud to cosponsor the measure making Juneteenth a federal holiday because it sends an important message about facing the sometimes-difficult truths of our history and finding a way to celebrate our journey as a country toward progress and freedom. I hope all find the holiday inspiring.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-says-supreme-courts-timing-release-ruling-callais | Congressman Cohen Says Supreme Court’s Timing of the Release of the Ruling in the Callais Voting Rights Case was Partisan | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today noted that the U.S. Supreme Court by tradition waits until late June of its term to release opinions in major cases. The three cases decided today are an indication that tradition still stands. The court’s April 29 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a major voting rights case, was an exception, and followed a successful referendum in Virginia that increased the number of Democratic-leaning districts in Congress. Congressman Cohen has introduced Articles of Impeachment against Chief Justice John Roberts addressing that issue among others. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Justice Roberts could have held to Supreme Court precedent and waited until this month to release the majority opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, a major voting rights case, but elected to release it in April so state legislatures – including the one in Tennessee – could dilute Black voter representation and improve the prospect that Republicans can retain control of the House in November. That’s what happened to my District in Memphis and it affects all majority-African-American districts. They are political, political, political, Republican, Republican, Republican, or just dumb as nails to not know what they were doing with Callais. You can’t forgive them for they knew what they were doing. This court has just spoiled itself: Ethics violations galore and political interference unmatched -- shame, shame shame, John Roberts and company. His partisan timing with Callais makes the court another wing of the Trump White House, not an independent branch of government, and should be roundly condemned. Justice Roberts’ conduct is impeachable and I urge my colleagues to bring my Articles of Impeachment to the floor.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-urges-governor-lee-reverse-decision-have-sick | Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Reverse Decision to Have Sick Children Deported | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him to reverse a directive for the Tennessee Department of Health to report immigrant parents and their children who are on the Department’s Children’s Special Services (CSS) Program beyond June 30 to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation. The letter reads in part: “As you’re aware, the CSS was established in the 1930s and provides comprehensive medical care for children from birth to 21 years old with physical disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, and are in wheelchairs on oxygen support. In other words, these children are some of the sickest and most vulnerable in society. “My understanding is that you have directed the Tennessee Department of Health to report these children and their parents to ICE to comply with Tennessee Public Chapter 1106 which was enacted in late May… “I urge you to reverse your directive to the Tennessee Department of Health. As you wind down your term as Governor, consider your Christian background as you implement policies that will define your legacy.” The letter then quotes from Leviticus (19:33-34) “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born…” and from Matthew (25:40), “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done unto me.” See the entire letter here. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-18-million-nih-grants-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Heath Science Center (UTHSC) will receive two grants totaling $1,854,709 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The first, for $1,344,117, from the Office of the Director of the NIH, is for solution-oriented research identifying early-life modifiable risk factors for obesity and mental health problems in children under the director of Dr. Qi Zhao, a professor of Preventive Medicine. The second, for $510,592, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is for research into radiation-induced Paneth Cell dysfunction under the direction of Dr. Radhakrishna Rao, a professor in the Department of Physiology. Paneth Cells are a specialized cell type in the lining of the small intestines which are an important source of antimicrobial peptides. Certain types of radiation reduces the peptide production by these cells and alters microbiome composition. There are no FDA-approved therapeutics for radiation injury, and this work is essential to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in radiation-induced immunity dysfunction to help develop new therapeutics. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “These federal investments in children’s mental health and in better understanding intestinal problems will improve the quality of life for patients and improve therapies. I commend Drs. Zhao and Rao and the University for their commitments to medical science.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-scores-100-percent-ibew | Congressman Cohen Scores 100 Percent with the IBEW | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was notified Tuesday that he has received a 100 percent on the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Legislative Scorecard. The 901,831-member union cited Congressman Cohen’s recent vote on the Faster Labor Contracts Act which was passed through the discharge petition process on June 9 when Republican leaders refused to bring it to the floor for a vote. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I have always supported labor unions and the right to fair and timely collective bargaining. I’m proud to receive the IBEW’s endorsement of my work for its causes, including improving workers’ protections and benefits and strengthening the middle class through investments in emerging energy technologies and broadband access, and I thank them for the recognition.” The scorecard assessed Congressman Cohen’s votes on 10 major labor-supported bills in the House dating back to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-applauds-tdot-decision-accelerate-repairs-elvis | Congressman Cohen Applauds TDOT Decision to Accelerate Repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard | 2026-06-12 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the decision of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, announced Thursday, to expedite repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard. He also thanked Daily Memphian columnist Geoff Calkins and state Senator Raumesh Akbari for calling attention to the long-delayed project in a story published Friday. Congressman Cohen wrote to Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Will Reid on April 1 urging him to prioritize the long-overdue completion of repairs to the thoroughfare. “The roadway should reflect the importance of the community it serves, not undermine it,” he wrote. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I greatly appreciate the work of Senator Akbari and Whitehaven community groups on pushing for Elvis Presley Boulevard repairs. After I met with the Whitehaven Garden & Social Club about their frustration over this issue, I sent the attached letter to TDOT. Later that month, my staff got an update from TDOT that they planned to add a portion of Elvis Presley Boulevard repairs to their 10-year plan. I believe my letter lit a fire under TDOT to get moving on this. I am pleased to see this important project receive increased attention.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-18-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-06-10 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive three grants totaling $1,820,304 from three National Institutes of Health (NIH). The first, for $737,231, is for research into race-specific cardiomyopathy risk prediction under the direction of Dr. Yadav Sapkota, from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. African Americans have a 2.5-fold higher prevalence of cardiomyopathy (a progressive type of heart disease) than Non-Hispanic Whites after successful treatment of childhood cancers with chest-directed radiation or anthracycline chemotherapies. The aim of this project is to better identify the genetic risk factors underlying the increased propensity to develop cardiomyopathies. The second, for $628,073, is for mechanistic dissection and targeting of non-cell autonomous tumor promotion under the direction of Dr. Mark Edward Hatley from the National Cancer Institute. The goals of this project are to understand the molecular mechanisms which increase the likelihood for developing cancers in patients with DICER1 syndrome. DICER1 syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes a person more likely to develop certain types of benign and malignant tumors. This work aims to better identify molecular targets for treatment of this syndrome, and reducing the development of cancer. The third, for $455,000, is for research into antibiotic tolerance in Streptococcus pneumoniae and how antibiotics help the bacteria break itself down (autolysis) under the direction of Dr. Elaine I. Tuomanen from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Her group aims to better understand how the LytA enzyme drives autolysis, especially in response to antibiotics. In response to antibiotics, bacteria develop resistance mechanisms. This work will better help uncover how bacteria develop resistance to the critical threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am always pleased to see these federal investments go t… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-behavioral-health-workforce-education-and | Congressman Cohen Announces Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program Grant to the University of Memphis | 2026-06-10 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a grant of $599,826 for its Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program under the direction of Dr. Susan Neely-Barnes. The funding is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Federal investments in workforce development lead to greater productivity and higher job satisfaction. I congratulate the University for seeking and securing this grant funding.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-leads-letter-urging-epa-abandon-proposals-weaken-coal | Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Urging EPA to Abandon Proposals to Weaken Coal Ash Pollution Protective Measures | 2026-06-10 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter with Congresswomen Valerie Foushee (NC-4) and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging him to withdraw a proposal to weaken federal safeguards regulating coal ash pollution. The letter has 30 additional Congressional co-signers. “I have been appalled at this Administration tearing down environmental protections,” said Congressman Cohen. “This proposed coal ash rule puts communities near any of the 450 coal ash sites across the country at risk – including Boxtown in Tennessee’s Ninth Congressional District and Kingston, Tennessee, which in 2008 experienced the largest coal ash spill and one of the largest environmental disasters in our country’s history. We need the existing rules in place to ensure that groundwater remains safe and the soil in yards and playgrounds has not been contaminated with toxic chemicals from coal ash.” The letter reads in part: “We write regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) recent regulatory proposal to significantly weaken federal safeguards governing coal combustion residuals (CCR), commonly known as coal ash. We are deeply concerned about the real-world consequences this proposal would have for communities across the country – many of which have already been harmed by coal ash pollution, and urge the Agency to reconsider this approach and prioritize public health over short-term industry interests. “The current proposal would dismantle key elements of the nation’s only enforceable federal framework for managing coal ash. These protections were put in place to address well-documented risks to drinking water, land, and air. Weakening them now risks exposing communities—particularly working class communities and others already facing disproportionate environmental burdens—to a wide range of dangerous contaminants such as arsenic, cobalt, lead, lithium, mercury, and thallium. Exposure to these metals is widely known to substantially impair cogniti… | 1 | 2026-06-27T06:16:17Z | 2026-06-27T06:17:30Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-condemns-rationale-attack-southern-poverty-law-center | Congressman Cohen Condemns Rationale for Attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center | 2026-06-09 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today spoke at the third Republican-led hearing attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and focused on the clearly false allegations that it is animated by antisemitism. Addressing hearing witness Bryan Fair, SPLC’s President and CEO, directly, Congressman Cohen said in part: “I don’t understand the questioning some have suggesting the Southern Poverty Law Center is not concerned about antisemitism and Jewish hate. As a person who has been exposed to Jewish hate and antisemitism since my birth, I guess – there’s a ton of it on X, Mr. (Elon) Musk’s hate-filled organization…that’s increased lately – why would they be asking such questions? You go after antisemitism, do you not?” Fair responded: “Antisemitism is hateful and groups that traffic in it, whatever their political ideology, will be identified.” Congressman Cohen continued: “As a Jewish person, I welcome all faiths to come to our aid and support and many have – many, many have. But usually when there’s antisemitism, the Anti-Defamation League is on it. Jewish groups are not afraid to stand up and speak out against antisemitism. And none of them have contacted you (to complain)… “What’s going on in our country is really scary…We’re looking at a president (who has) pardoned people who committed treason against our country, violence against police, desecrated our Capitol. They were convicted or pled guilty and he pardoned them, and now he wants to give them money. “He may not want to leave come January 2029. He’s got his army prepared. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people in ICE aren’t J-6ers. That’s why they wear their masks…” Again, addressing Fair, he said, “I value your work.” At the end of his remarks, Congressman Cohen noted that when one of his best friends, Irvin Salky, died – the member of the first integrated law firm in the South -- he asked people to make memorial donations to the SPLC in his honor. “I thank you for your work.” See his… | 1 | 2026-06-23T06:27:52Z | 2026-06-23T06:29:20Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-drops-redistricting-lawsuit-supports-ongoing-legal | Congressman Cohen Drops Redistricting Lawsuit, Supports Ongoing Legal Challenges | 2026-06-09 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – In response to press inquiries, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) offered the following statement regarding his decision not to continue pursuing a lawsuit against the Republican state legislature’s redistricting maps: “I have decided not to continue pursuing a lawsuit against the gerrymandered Republican redistricting maps but vigorously support the efforts of the ACLU and the NAACP to contest them, which are based on different arguments and have different requests for relief. I firmly believe this was an illegal redistricting effort that was harmful to Memphis and the Black community by diluting their political representation. It is my hope that they will prevail and that the previous district maps will be restored.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-controlled-substances-act-clarification | Congressman Cohen Introduces the Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act | 2026-06-08 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Clarification in Sciences Act to provide an accurate and up-to-date scientific basis for the evaluation of substances reviewed for scheduling under the 1970 CSA statute. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Accuracy in federal drug policy will ensure both fairness and safety. Much has changed since 1970 when the Controlled Substances Act was enacted. My bill will clarify and update the CSA so that the evaluation of controlled substances is made on the best scientific evidence of today, not decades-old processes and outdated knowledge. I worked diligently with the nation’s leading scientific professional societies to ensure the bill’s approach reflects the gold standards in biomedical research and contemporary healthcare. Therapeutic progress depends directly on the ability of physicians and researchers to study substances of interest. The current law’s imprecise approach to Scheduling substances has created a system that is arbitrary and largely ignores the modern practice of medicine and public health, and has substantially hindered scientific progress.” Congressman Cohen’s measure would amend the Controlled Substances Act to more closely align the act with modern medical knowledge, terminology and practices. This would be done by defining critical terms such as ‘accepted medical use,’ ‘physical dependence,’ and ‘potential for abuse,’ among others. Appropriately scheduling substances is critical to ensuring that researchers can access these substances for biomedical research, and patients, in accordance with the guidance of licensed health care providers, can access effective treatments. Rather than directly regulating any given substance, this bill takes a comprehensive and procedural approach: it improves the scheduling process by tying it to the very best science, weighing costs and benefits based on actual and relative harms, and acknowledging the impor… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-stands-ukraine | Congressman Cohen Stands with Ukraine | 2026-06-04 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) spoke from the House floor tonight urging his colleagues to support a resolution, the Support Ukraine Act, supporting aide to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. In those remarks, he said in part: “This is a fight for supporting a country that is standing up to aggression, from Russia…people who kill innocent children, women and civilians on a regular basis with missile attacks and drone attacks. We need to stand with democracy and with freedom and courage and against authoritarianism, and against Putin. I support this resolution. I’m proud to do it and I thank the Ukrainian people for their sacrifice and their valor.” See his remarks here: https://youtu.be/2jWptDMbWew # # # | 1 | 2026-06-18T06:41:00Z | 2026-06-18T06:43:25Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-calls-impeachment-chief-justice-roberts | Congressman Cohen Calls for the Impeachment of Chief Justice Roberts | 2026-06-03 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, again today called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at a committee markup of a Constitutional Amendment on composition of the high court. Congressman Cohen introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Roberts on May 21. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part: “The Justices on the Roberts Court – at least six of them – have it all wrong. They are supposed to have integrity, impartiality, fealty to the Constitution, and be unencumbered by the politics of the day. But today we have a Court that refuses a binding code of ethics…They don’t have ethics…They operate as a political arm. It undercuts our core and explicit constitutional principles, like that no one is above the law, and meddles in politics in pursuit of partisan interests. For years, I defended this Court, particularly Chief Justice Roberts. I thought that, despite the outrageous conduct of Justices like Alito and Thomas…, the Chief Justice really wanted to preserve the Court as an institution. I thought he would be the one to stand up for the Court. The past several years have shown he is incapable of doing that or didn’t want to…” Congressman Cohen said that Justice Roberts violated his oaths and, because of that, he was compelled to introduce Articles of impeachment. “And I ask each member of this committee to join because Chief Justice Roberts unfortunately deserves to be impeached, and convicted and removed from the Court because he has not done his duty and has violated his oaths.” See Congressman Cohen’s complete remarks here. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-applauds-committee-inclusion-his-horse-transportation | Congressman Cohen Applauds Committee Inclusion of His Horse Transportation Safety Act | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the inclusion of his Horse Transportation Safety Act in the markup of the five-year surface transportation bill. The measure was included as an amendment and prohibits transport of equines in double-deck trailers. The same amendment also prohibits transportation of equines for slaughter and human consumption. Congressman Cohen has long championed the humane treatment of horses and was named the Humane Society of the United States’ Humane Horseman of the Year in 2022. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Horses deserve to be transported in as humane a manner as possible. Double-deck trailers do not provide adequate headroom for adult horses, and accidents involving double-deck trailers are a terrifying reminder that the practice is also dangerous to the driving public. Transporting horses can be precarious even in the best of circumstances, and we should not compound the risks with unsafe double-deck trailers.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-13T06:32:19Z | 2026-06-13T06:34:27Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-speaks-and-votes-benton-mackaye-national-scenic-trail | Congressman Cohen Speaks and Votes for Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor in favor of the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act he cosponsored and later voted for the measure which passed by voice vote. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen noted that the 288-mile scenic hiking trail connects Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina and crosses the Appalachian Trail six times. One 93-mile stretch is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The study called for in the bill would assess whether trail meets the standards of other national scenic trails. If it does, it would be the first so designated by Congress since 2009. See the congressman’s floor speech here. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-25-million-nih-grants-uthsc-and-st-jude-0 | Congressman Cohen Announces $2.5 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC and St. Jude | 2026-05-27 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced $2,543,243 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Both institutions received funding for research into hearing loss. UTHSC received a grant of $460,908 for research into cholinergic modulation of olfactory coding under the director of Dr. Max L. Fletcher from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Acetylcholine is one of the chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters) involved in sending signals (synaptic transmission). Dr. Fletcher’s team is working to evaluate how acetylcholine and cholinergic signaling affects olfactory sensation. Dysfunction in the olfactory system is an early indicator of several major neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and therefore better understanding these systems will aid in understanding the disease progression. It also received a grant of $198,497 from the same institute for research into Early Communication in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and its Prediction of Autism under the direction of Dr. Tanjala Trinette Gipson. TSC is a rare genetic disease that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow in the brain, and around 50 percent of individuals with it develop an autism spectrum disorder. This project will help determine how certain key aspects of language development predict language outcomes and autism severity. St. Jude received a grant of $455,000 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for research into the Leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene under the direction of Dr. Chia-Hsueh Lee. LRRK2 mutations are among the most commonly associated with familial and sporadically developed Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Lee’s team will seek to better understand the structural features of the LRRK2 protein, and how it works at the molecular level. Their team hopes this work will facilitate the development of a new generation of anti-Parkin… | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-leads-letter-urging-treasury-department-halt-efforts | Congressman Cohen Leads a Letter Urging Treasury Department to Halt Efforts to Produce a Gold Coin with Trump’s Likeness | 2026-05-26 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging him to rescind any consideration of producing a gold coin with the likeness of President Donald J. Trump, noting that the plan “conflicts with federal law, congressional precedent, and well-established principles governing United States currency.” Current federal law stipulates: “Only the portrait of a deceased individual may appear on United States currency and securities.” “Day after day, the Trump Administration ignores laws and demolishes well-established democratic norms,” said Congressman Cohen. “Minting a coin with a sitting President’s likeness is blatantly illegal, and something typically done only under dictatorships and monarchies.” The letter is signed by Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren of California, Betty McCollum of Minnesota, Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, and Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C., and Congressman Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. of California. The letter reads in part: “We write to urge you to rescind any consideration of producing a gold or circulating coin or currency featuring President Donald J. Trump’s likeness during his lifetime. Such an action would conflict with federal law, congressional precedent, and well-established principles governing United States currency. “The prohibition of using the likeness of any living person on U.S. currency is clear and has been for 160 years. Congress has repeatedly confirmed its intent on this issue, as recently as 2005… “In 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Presidential $1 Coin Act into law, which further reinforces the restriction: ‘No coin issued … may bear the image of a living former or current President, or of any deceased former President during the two-year period following the date of the death of that President…’ “Due to the statute’s clear prohibition and the broader historical and policy rationale, we respectfully urge you to immediately halt any consideration, planning, minting, printing or distribution of coinage or… | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-welcomes-inclusion-priorities-surface-transportation | Congressman Cohen Welcomes Inclusion of Priorities in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act | 2026-05-22 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded provisions included in the five-year surface transportation bill – Build America 250 – marked up Thursday by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill contains parts of several measures he introduced or championed. Those provisions include the continuation of the Complete Streets program, making roads and streets safer and more accessible to bicyclists and other modes of transportation, the reauthorization of the Safe Streets for All program and the reauthorization of the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP) Program and the Corridor ID program. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “While I am disappointed this bill does not build on historic safety progress made by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, it continues and improves areas I have long prioritized. Memphis has a pedestrian fatality problem and that is addressed in this bill. I commend Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen for shepherding this massive bipartisan bill to a very favorable conclusion.” The bill includes provisions of Congressman Cohen’s bills, including: The Complete Streets Act The Safe Streets and Roads for All Act Reauthorizing the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail The Train FOOD Act and # # # | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohens-memorial-day-statement | Congressman Cohen’s Memorial Day Statement | 2026-05-22 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday: “On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives defending our nation. We reflect on their courage, commitment to our country, and sacrifices they and their families have made to keep us safe. While spending time with family and friends this holiday weekend, I appreciate your joining me in taking a moment to recognize that sacrifice.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-cohen-and-horsford-and-senator-booker-lead-letter-seeking | Congressmen Cohen and Horsford and Senator Booker Lead Letter Seeking Presidential Commutations for Those in Federal Prisons for Non-Violent Marijuana Offenses | 2026-05-22 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-4) and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey today led a letter to President Trump and his pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson, seeking the commutation of the sentences of all serving in federal prisons for non-violent marijuana-related offenses. The letter was signed by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, Ron Wyden, and Ed Markey and Representatives Hank Johnson, Troy Carter, Shri Thanedar, Rashida Tlaib, Jonathan Jackson, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Jared Huffman, Valerie Foushee, Frederica Wilson, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Dan Goldman, Dwight Evans, Alexandria Ocassio-Cortez, Dina Titus, Ilhan Omar, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Nikema Williams, Summer Lee, Chris Deluzio, and Val Hoyle. The letter reads in part: “We write to respectfully request that you use your pardon power to commute the sentences to all those in the federal prison system serving non-violent marijuana-related offenses. “The inclusion of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act has resulted in tens of millions of people being sent to county, state, and federal prisons over the last several decades. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans believe that marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational purposes. You have recognized this disconnect between the science and policy with your executive order directing the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to complete the rescheduling to Schedule III, and your DOJ’s April 23, 2026 order to reschedule certain medical marijuana products to Schedule III. However, rescheduling marijuana does not provide relief for anyone currently in federal prison from a marijuana conviction. As president, you have a unique opportunity to use your constitutional authority and issue a categorical commutation to address this continuing injustice. “Those convicted of marijuana offenses face disproportionately long sentences. Based on data from the United States Sentencing Commission, it is estimated that approximately 3,000 people are still … | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-six-articles-impeachment-against-supreme | Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligations as Chief Justice, and breaching his oaths of office. Chief Justice Roberts has led the Court to the breaking point, with perceived political bias, arbitrary and unexplained rulings, and continually ruling for the rich and powerful at the expense of the poor and the broader citizenry. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “The Supreme Court was once a proud and credible institution. Even if one disagreed with a position, there was respect for the analysis, thoroughness, and process. Under Chief Justice Roberts stewardship, it is now understood as biased: with decisions designed to benefit Republicans at the expense of representative government, seemingly contradictory and unexplained orders, and a pattern of ethical breaches that raises questions about the role of the wealthy. As Chief Justice, John Roberts is charged with administering this institution impartially, independently, and with integrity – all requirements built into constitutional structure of our judiciary. I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that while John Roberts remains Chief Justice, correcting this misconduct and ensuring the Justices and the Court itself comply with their legal obligations will be impossible.” The six articles are summarized below: Article One – The Chief Justice allowed the Court to become a partisan force, in breach of the constitutional guarantee of a republican form of government, due process, and equal protection of the laws, and the Chief Justice’s obligation to “administer justice without respect to persons” and “faithfully and impartially” discharge his duties. Time and time again, the Court has violated its own principles with a pattern of interfering in elections on behalf of Republican candidates. For ex… | 1 | 2026-06-09T06:27:37Z | 2026-06-09T06:30:10Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-plan-his-political-future | Congressman Cohen Announces Plan for His Political Future | 2026-05-15 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District for more than 19 years, held a press conference at his office in Washington this morning to announced that he will not be a candidate for any of the newly drawn Congressional seats carved out of the 9th. His majority-Black district was gerrymandered into three Republican-leaning districts by the state General Assembly last week. He made the following statement: “This morning I made public my decision not to run in any of the three gerrymandered congressional districts carved out of the 9th District I have represented for more than 19 years. The state General Assembly last week diluted the Black vote in thirds to make Republican victories likely. Cases are pending that could restore the 9th District to its current contours until 2028 and, if we prevail, I will remain a candidate in the 9th, but that appears unlikely. It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of Memphis in my 47 years of public service, first at the state Constitutional Convention and on the Shelby County Commission, then 24 years in the state Senate and now more than 19 years in Congress. There’s no reason to be modest: No other politician has done more for the city and region – from my decisive vote to create the Regional Medical Center at Memphis (now Regional One), to the state lottery and Hope scholarships that have helped tens of thousands get a college education, to persuading the U.S. Department of Transportation to invest more than $393 million to replace the Interstate 55 bridge, the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s history. At the national level, I was Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties when we held hearings to strengthen the Voting Rights Act that the Supreme Court has now destroyed. I was the first to introduce complete Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump. The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a project of the University of Virginia and Vand… | 1 | 2026-06-05T06:35:23Z | 2026-06-05T06:36:42Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-advisory-congressman-cohen-hold-press-conference-his-decision | Press Advisory: Congressman Cohen to Hold a Press Conference on His Decision About His Political Future | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District for more than 19 years, will hold a press conference at his office in Washington Friday morning to discuss his decision about his political future. His majority-Black district was gerrymandered into three Republican-leaning districts by the state General Assembly last week. What: A press conference to discuss Congressman Cohen’s political future When: Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Where: 2268 Rayburn House Office Building | 1 | 2026-06-04T06:38:12Z | 2026-06-04T06:39:44Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-202-million-fema-funding-methodist-le | Congressman Cohen Announces $20.2 Million in FEMA Funding to Methodist Le Bonheur and Regional One | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the State of Tennessee will receive $20,219,887 for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Corporation and Shelby County Healthcare Corporation (Regional One) for expenses they incurred in responding to the COVID-19 emergency declared in April 2020. The funding is from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding covers purchases the hospitals incurred – including medicines, rented equipment, contracted services and other expenses – in response to the pandemic. The money goes to Tennessee and is expected to be redirected to the institutions: $17,482,440 to Methodist Le Bonheur and $2,737,447 to Regional One. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “It’s been a long time coming but this funding to reimburse our Memphis medical establishment is welcome. The federal government agreed to step in during the pandemic to keep the population safe and prevent further harm, and this funding reimburses our hospitals for the investments they made.” # # # | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-discusses-gerrymandering-and-voting-rights-judiciary | Congressman Cohen Discusses Gerrymandering and Voting Rights at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, discussed the travesty for representation that is the partisan Congressional redistricting of Tennessee’s 9th District. The majority-minority Tennessee Congressional District that Congressman Cohen has represented for more than 19 years was divided into three Republican-leaning districts by the Tennessee General Assembly last week. The state legislature acted after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling, allowing states to draw Congressional district maps without regard to race. At the hearing, ostensibly on the impact of Sharia Law in the United States, Congressman Cohen said a hearing on changes in the law affecting Congressional representation would be far more useful. In previous Congresses, Congressman Cohen served as Chairman of the Subcommittee, and held numerous hearings on the continuing impact of discrimination in voting. In his remarks, he spoke of the sacrifices of Civil Rights giants that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that are now being “put asunder.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. In his remarks, he said in part: “I was recently redistricted. That’s a bigger threat to this country than anything we’re talking about here… “(Redistricting is happening) in the legislatures of the South, because of Donald Trump’s fear of oversight by the next Congress – a fear that his extreme trampling of the Constitution, selling of pardons, emoluments clause violations, crypto-schemes – will be exposed… “(Supreme Court Chief Justice) John Roberts said that the Supreme Court of the United States is not political. It is an arm of the Trump White House. They took this (Callais) case up because Virginia had given Democrats (new districts) and they needed to act… “We ought to have hearings on changes in our laws that don’t allow people to be represented in Congress, changing the rights and opportunities for African Americans to be equal citizens of this … | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-and-cannabis-unity-coalition-address-federal | Congressman Cohen and the Cannabis Unity Coalition to Address Federal Marijuana Policy | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a longtime advocate of reasonable federal law and policy about marijuana, will join representatives of the roughly 40 groups collectively known as the Cannabis Unity Coalition at a press conference on Wednesday, May 13. The groups include the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), and the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), among others What: The Cannabis Unity Coalition Day of Action Press Conference Who: Congressman Cohen, representatives of the Cannabis Unity Coalition and others will speak When: Wednesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. Where: The House Press Triangle outside the U.S. Capitol Please RSVP to Congressman Cohen’s communications director at Bartholomew.Sullivan@mail.house.gov # # # | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-eye-research-grant-uthsc | Congressman Cohen Announces Eye Research Grant to UTHSC | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a grant of $466,103 from the National Eye Institute for research on sphingolipid signaling in vesicating ocular injury under the direction of Dr. Nawajes Mandal, a professor in the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Sphingolipids are a type of lipid found mainly in the membranes of cells which act on multiple different types of proteins to alter cellular functions. Understanding the formation and regulation of these types of lipids will help facilitate the development of drugs to treat conditions in which sphingolipid dysregulation are associated such as Type 2 Diabetes and ocular degeneration. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “Our medical school stays at the cutting edge of research thanks to investments like this one. I congratulate Dr. Mandal and the UTHSC community for undertaking this critical work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-28T06:29:45Z | 2026-05-28T06:31:18Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-more-1-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces more than $1 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $1,099,480. One, for $667,480 will go to Dr. Mario Halic for research on the structure and function of chromatin, from the National Institute of General Medical Services. Chromatin is the large complex of DNA and proteins responsible for condensing and packaging DNA into the nucleus of the cell. Dr. Halic’s research will seek to understand how the proteins associated with chromatin regulate transcription – the conversion of DNA into RNA. Prior work has revealed that these chromatin factors are highly mutated in human cancers. His team hopes that this will lead to the development of more specific drugs to treat cancer. The second grant, for $432,000 from the National Cancer Institute, will support pediatric oncology education under the direction of Dr. Suzanne Gronemeyer. Since 1978, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education program has trained over a thousand students with a long legacy of excellence – 86% of the participants hold a doctorate. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “I am pleased to see these investments in the research and education missions of our premiere children’s research hospital. I commend Drs. Halic and Gronemeyer, and St. Jude, for undertaking this important work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-protests-reckless-plan-silence-memphis-black-vote | Congressman Cohen Protests Reckless Plan to Silence Memphis’ Black Vote | 2026-05-07 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today observed the wholesale destruction of democratic representation in the state of Tennessee by the Tennessee General Assembly that he has tried to prevent and made the following statement: “While we expected this egregious result, it’s hard to contemplate how much harm the General Assembly has done to the voice of Black voters in Tennessee, and specifically in Memphis. The procedures outlined in this hastily drawn legislation are obviously inadequate. The time factor for creating new district lines for candidates is clearly inadequate and confusing for voters after established lines have been in place and candidates have been campaigning for two months. The new arrangement cannot result in fair representation. “Beyond all that, the fact that each of these new districts was drawn to divide almost exactly into thirds the Black voting population of the 9th District suggests serious racist and unethical intent and raises legal issues about the use of race being the true predominant factor in this redistricting effort.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-advisory-congressman-cohen-hold-press-conference-discuss-31 | Press Advisory: Congressman Cohen to Hold Press Conference to Discuss $3.1 Million He Secured for Historic Clayborn Temple | 2026-05-07 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will join leaders of the Historic Clayborn Temple for a press conference on Friday to discuss the $3.1 million he secured through the annual appropriations process for restoration of the church ravaged by fire one year ago. The church was the organizing headquarters for striking sanitation workers in 1968. What: A press conference to discuss the $3.1 million Congressman Cohen secured in his Community Project Funding request in the annual appropriations process Who: Speakers will include Congressman Cohen; Anasa Troutman, Founder and CEO of The Big We from Historic Clayborn Temple; Willie “Hank” Henry, the District Director of the 9th Congressional District who attended meetings at the church during the 1968 strike; and Dorcas Young Griffin, deputy chief administrative officer, Shelby County Congressman Cohen will be available after the press conference to discuss other matters. When: Friday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. Where: Historic Clayborn Temple is at 294 Hernando Street, Memphis (38126) Street parking is available on Hernando Street. Please RSVP to Congressman Cohen’s communications director at Bartholomew.Sullivan@mail.house.gov # # # | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-advisory-congressman-cohen-hold-press-conference-redistricting | Press Advisory: Congressman Cohen to Hold Press Conference on Redistricting Thursday | 2026-05-06 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will return from Nashville, where he has been working to defeat a partisan redistricting plan that would disenfranchise Memphis voters, to hold a press conference on Thursday morning in his downtown office. What: A press conference to discuss the General Assembly’s plan to disenfranchise the voters of a majority-Black 9th Congressional District Congressman Cohen has represented since 2007 When: Thursday, May 7th, at 10:30 a.m. Where: The Odell Horton Federal Building 167 North Main Street, Suite 369, Memphis (38103) Please RSVP to Congressman Cohen’s communications director at Bartholomew.Sullivan@mail.house.gov # # # | 1 | 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z | 2026-05-27T06:40:17Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-31-million-nih-grants-st-jude | Congressman Cohen Announces $3.1 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude | 2026-05-05 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will receive two grants totaling $3,109,370 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). One, for $1,686,167, is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research on early life viral infections’ impact on immune development trajectories under the direction of Dr. Octavio Ramilo. The second, for $1,423,203, is from the National Cancer Institute for support of a multi-institutional consortium evaluating experimental treatments for pediatric brain tumors under the direction of Dr. Arzu Onar-Thomas of the Department of Biostatistics. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This substantial investment in both research on the immune system effective assessment of experimental treatments will expand our understanding and ultimately save lives. I commend Drs. Romilo and Onar-Thomas and St. Jude for their dedication to this work.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/press-advisory-tennessee-leaders-host-press-conference-condemning | Press Advisory: Tennessee Leaders Host Press Conference Condemning Republican Supermajority’s Legislative Attempt to Silence Voters and Disenfranchise Black Tennesseans | 2026-05-05 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | NASHVILLE -- TODAY, Tuesday, May 5, a unified coalition of elected officials and community leaders from across Tennessee will gather at Beth Harwell Plaza at the Tennessee State Capitol for a press conference condemning the Tennessee Republican Supermajority’s special legislative session to redraw the state’s Congressional districts so they can seize more power, control our elections, and suppress the votes of Black and brown Tennesseans, especially those who call Memphis home. WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM CT WHERE: Beth Harwell Plaza, 410 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219 WHO: Elected officials and community leaders from across Tennessee including: - Congressman Steve Cohen, U.S. House of Representatives, District 9 - Tequila Johnson, Executive Director of The Equity Alliance Fund - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell - Lisa Sherman Luna, Executive Director of TIRRC Votes - Francie Hunt, Executive Director of Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood - Rep. Justin J. Pearson, State House Representative, District 86 WHY: Millions of us call Tennessee home. Every community from Memphis to Nashville, and every county in between, deserves a fair voice in the decisions that shape our lives. A rushed special session to redraw congressional maps mere months before elections threatens to confuse Tennessee voters, break apart communities, and weaken representation before Tennesseans have a meaningful chance to respond. The message from Tennesseans is clear: Voters should choose their leaders. Politicians should not choose their voters. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Members of the press are invited to attend. # # # | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-27T06:40:17Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-protests-call-redistricting | Congressman Cohen Protests Call for Redistricting | 2026-05-01 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has represented a majority-Black district in Congress since 2007, responded to state Republican lawmakers’ call for a special legislative session to consider redistricting, and made the following statement: “This transparent effort to create a seat for a member of Congress who will rubber stamp Trump’s increasingly bizarre and dangerous agenda will also dilute the Black vote in Tennessee to the point of irrelevance. “I have been consulting with voting rights lawyers and other experts to fight this move with every option available, political and legal. The filing deadline for candidates for the 120th Congress has passed. Were the General Assembly to change the district maps, candidates already seeking office in one district could find themselves in the absurd situation of running in another – a wholesale injustice to voters and a mockery of democracy. “Republican state lawmakers clearly have the votes to make this Machiavellian move. I hope fairness is part of their consideration and that they abandon it.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z | 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-responds-trumps-meddling-tennessee-electoral | Congressman Cohen Responds to Trump’s Meddling in Tennessee Electoral Representation | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reviewed President Trump’s social media broadside calling for Congressional redistricting in Tennessee, and made the following statement: “Trump and the GOP want to take power away from Black voters in Memphis and nationwide. Donald Trump’s Jim Crow Supreme Court has emasculated the Voting Rights Act — the last line of defense in protecting fair representation in Congress for majority Black communities like Memphis, the same city where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed while fighting for Black Americans to have a voice in their own government. That’s the voice they’re trying to take away. “The Voting Rights Act was the crowning jewel of legislation passed under President Lyndon B. Johnson, fought for by civil rights leaders like MLK and John Lewis. They’ve been dismantling it for years, and with this decision they want to put it to rest. It’s the greatest setback to civil rights since Plessy v. Ferguson in the Jim Crow era. “It took the GOP less than six hours to start eyeing Memphis after the SCOTUS decision on Louisiana, and that tells you everything. The grift, the corruption, the mass deportations and violence, Trump and the GOP know it’s over after November — unless they can keep people from the polls, or redraw the maps entirely beforehand. “There’s a lot of uncertainty right now, but you can count on this: I will not back down. My team and I are already in touch with experienced voting rights attorneys to see what can be done to try and stop this — more to come.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z | 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-blasts-supreme-courts-gutting-voting-rights-act | Congressman Cohen Blasts Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) reviewed Wednesday’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act and made the following statement: “We’ve been expecting this decision. I’m disappointed that the Court has diluted the Voting Rights Act which guaranteed minority voters the right to elect the representative of their choosing. It has served us well. This ruling effectively undoes the work of Martin Luther King and John Lewis. Changes to the Voting Rights Act should be made by Congress.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-blasts-supreme-courts-gutting-voting-rights-act-0 | Congressman Cohen Blasts Supreme Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) reviewed Wednesday’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act and made the following statement: “We’ve been expecting this decision. I’m disappointed that the Court has diluted the Voting Rights Act which guaranteed minority voters the right to elect the representative of their choosing. It has served us well. This ruling effectively undoes the work of Martin Luther King and John Lewis. Changes to the Voting Rights Act should be made by Congress. “If the General Assembly is called back into a special session and seeks to do Trump’s bidding, I will exercise every option, legal and political, to prevent the harm this decision today makes possible.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-hold-press-conference-supreme-courts-louisiana-v | Congressman Cohen to Hold Press Conference on Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais Ruling and its Potential Impact on Tennessee | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the only Democrat in the Tennessee Congressional Delegation will hold a press conference today at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and candidate for Governor Senator Marsha Blackburn’s call on Governor Bill Lee to call a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider redistricting. Time: Today, Wednesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Where: 2268 Rayburn House Office Building RSVP to the Congressman’s communications director atBartholomew.Sullivan@mail.house.gov | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-blasts-baseless-and-corrupt-new-comey-indictment | Congressman Cohen Blasts Baseless and Corrupt New Comey Indictment | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, reviewed the rationale for a second baseless indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, and made the following statement: “James Comey’s photo of a colorful artistic expression of seashells on the beach was not threatening to President Trump. I’ve long known the symbol ‘86’ as a restaurant kitchen term for ‘we’re out of it.’ Trump is out of it. The continued weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice and its campaign to go after Trump’s perceived enemies must end. The First Amendment of the Constitution was designed to prevent a vindictive President from using the power of the federal government to arrest and potentially jail those expressing dissenting views.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-08T05:46:43Z | 2026-05-08T05:48:09Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-defends-access-reproductive-health-services-judiciary | Congressman Cohen Defends Access to Reproductive Health Services at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned the premise of a Republican-inspired hearing on efforts to eliminate FACE Act safeguards. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said recent blockade outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Memphis, where performing abortions is a felony, “was about intimidation” and denied women access to essential health services and primary care. The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act has been the law since 1994 and prohibits obstruction of access to reproductive health services facilities. In his remarks, Congressman Cohen said in part: “Democrats are fighting to ensure that every American can access high-quality health care, practice their faith freely, and rely on the rule of law. The majority (Republicans), however, seeks to hand individual health care decisions to a handful of radical activists, impose their preferred religious views on everyone else, and give cover to lawbreakers—even violent ones—when it benefits them politically… “In December, seventeen people were arrested for blocking access to the Planned Parenthood clinic in Memphis—the only one remaining in the area, just blocks from my home. The other clinic had been forced to close because of the Administration’s deep Medicaid cuts. These protesters weren’t stopping abortions. Abortion in Tennessee is a felony at all stages of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The people entering that clinic were seeking routine, preventive services like blood pressure checks, breast cancer screenings, and STI treatment. It functions like any other doctor’s office, accepting insurance and serving patients whose reasons for visiting vary and are private. This wasn’t about protecting life—it was about intimidation and imposing one group’s beliefs on everyone else… “Here’s the kicker: some of those arrested were anti‑choice activists whom President Trump had recently pardoned for earlier FACE Act violations. These individuals had already been convic… | 1 | 2026-05-07T13:38:59Z | 2026-05-07T13:40:28Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-welcomes-king-charles-invocation-us-uk-shared-values | Congressman Cohen Welcomes King Charles’ Invocation of U.S.-U.K. Shared Values | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) attended an address by Britain’s King Charles III to a joint session of Congress today and made the following statement: “King Charles underscored the shared values of our two countries while invoking our long history of mutual aid and consistent moral support. I found it particularly helpful that the King reminded his audience of our nations’ decades-long commitment to a strong NATO alliance. It was important for some in the Chamber to hear him confirm Britain’s and our continued strong support for Ukraine in its war against the genocidal threat from our common Russian foe. It was encouraging to hear the King use his considerable influence as an advocate for the environment that serves us all to call attention to the need to address climate change. It was refreshing to hear his endorsement of our common dedication to protections for peoples of all faiths or no faith, and for his respect for the American people.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-08T05:46:43Z | 2026-05-08T05:48:09Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-196-million-grant-build-cement-plant-port | Congressman Cohen Announces $19.6 Million Grant to Build a Cement Plant at the Port of Memphis | 2026-04-27 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the MidSouth Development District will receive a $19,662,581 Port Infrastructure Development grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to redevelop an existing but dormant grain facility at the International Port of Memphis into an active cementitious material terminal. The project will include construction of a pneumatic barge unloading system, a storage facility, and a system for transferring material to trucks. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This major investment in redeveloping part of our port facilities will result in both construction and permanent jobs and boost our local economy.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-06T06:05:57Z | 2026-05-06T06:07:49Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-68-million-grant-christ-community-health | Congressman Cohen Announces $6.8 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services | 2026-04-27 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a grant of $6,832,768 from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services to operate its programs for its economically or medically vulnerable patients. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “This substantial grant will help Christ Community Health Services meet the medical care challenges of those Memphians most in need. I am pleased to see this funding address the needs of the underprivileged. I will continue fighting to improve access to health care, including for passage of Medicare for All.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-06T06:05:57Z | 2026-05-06T06:07:49Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-leads-letter-demanding-answers-president-trump | Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding Answers from President Trump on the Unauthorized Use of Taxpayer Dollars for His Triumphal Arch | 2026-04-24 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), Caucus Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) led a group of lawmakers expressing concerns to President Donald Trump and Acting Chairman for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) William English regarding NEH funds being unlawfully redirected toward the construction of a Triumphal Arch. The lawmakers demanded the Administration cease funding for the unauthorized project, provide clarity on the use of NEH funds, and promptly distribute appropriated funding to humanities councils and other intended recipients. “A construction project of this nature, especially one previously described by President Trump as privately funded, falls well outside the intended use of NEH program funding. Allocating funds to a project that has no legal basis to proceed is an abuse of taxpayer dollars,” write the lawmakers. “At the same time, museums, libraries, and local organizations nationwide wait for funding that Congress has already approved. NEH has yet to distribute appropriated funding for state and jurisdictional humanities councils, leaving these organizations in limbo halfway through the fiscal year. These institutions form the backbone of American civic and cultural life; redirecting their funding to a project that neither aligns with NEH’s mission nor reflects congressional intent risks real and immediate harm to communities nationwide,” continue the lawmakers. The lawmakers’ letter specifically demands answers from President Trump and Mr. English on the following questions: What is the grant purpose for the $2 million of Special Initiative funds and the $13 million of matching grant funds? Who is the recipient of these awards? Please provide all application materials associated with these grants. Did the National Council on the Humanities review and approve this funding? Why has the Administration not followed statutory requirements in siting the project in Area I, and when will it notify the appropriate committees of Congress as required b… | 1 | 2026-05-02T05:53:08Z | 2026-05-02T05:54:44Z |
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-announces-115-million-regional-infrastructure | Congressman Cohen Announces $1.15 Million Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program Grant from U.S. DOT | 2026-04-23 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | cohen | https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Memphis-based Mid-South Development District will receive Round Four Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program funding of $1,150,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support an array of local transportation infrastructure projects. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: “As America’s Distribution Center, Memphis is the hub in a transportation network that drives commerce and produces skilled workers. This Department of Transportation funding will help make more efficient the delivery of goods and services and strengthen our local economy.” # # # | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
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