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| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=2B213EB6-362A-4C75-9883-20A6A2A03FEE | Representative DesJarlais Statement on Deal to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement upon the announcement that the House and Senate have reached a deal to extend the payroll tax break for two months: “The House passed a responsible, bipartisan bill that provided a year-long payroll tax reduction; extended and reformed unemployment insurance; preserved senior’s access to healthcare by preventing a 27% cut to doctors treating Medicare patients; and advanced measures that will boost private-sector job creation. “Rather than use this bill as a template to work from, the Senate simply refused to take part in the normal legislative process. It is disappointing that since the Senate failed to do their job, we will now have to have this debate again in two months. I will continue to fight for long-term solutions that will provide economic certainty for both American workers and American businesses.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=A2F0D695-8ED1-4705-8781-2D462CE31641 | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against the Omnibus Appropriations Package | 2011-12-16 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting against the end of year omnibus package: “I have made it clear from the beginning that until Harry Reid and Senate Democrats can pass a budget, we need to work off the spending levels set forth in the House-passed 2012 budget. The Path to Prosperity is a credible and commonsense proposal that would put our nation on the path to balanced budgets and debt reduction. “Unfortunately, the spending levels set forth in today’s omnibus package exceed those in the Path to Prosperity and therefore I could not vote in favor of it. “It is impossible to get our nation’s fiscal house in order unless we have a budget framework to work from. House Republicans have done their job and passed a budget, it is now time for Senate Democrats to do the same. “My constituents sent me to Washington to make the difficult spending decisions, and I’m more than willing to make them. Continuing Resolutions and omnibus packages are not the sort of bold action that the people in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District expect. I will continue to fight for long-term solutions to rein in Washington’s out-of-control spending.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=3AAB3392-7AB0-4F03-97A8-28CBA7239CC7 | Representative DesJarlais Statement on the United States Officially Ending its Mission in Iraq | 2011-12-14 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN04) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that United States military officially declared an end to its mission in Iraq: “With our mission in Iraq coming to a conclusion, we should all pause to honor the brave men and women in uniform who so courageously put their lives on the line fighting for our nation in places like Fallujah, Baghdad and Tikrit. Let us also remember to give thanks to their families and vow to never forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. “As our efforts in Iraq close, we must continue to focus on the ongoing war in Afghanistan. It is critical that we ensure our troops on the ground have the necessary resources they need to accomplish their objectives and win this war. “Finally, on this day let us remember those who fought during the first Gulf War over 20 years ago. We have not forgotten the sacrifices they made.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=14E827F1-907D-416D-9FC1-CAE1439812D1 | Representative Scott DesJarlais Votes in Favor of the Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act | 2011-12-12 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) voted in favor of H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act. This legislation addresses a number of provisions that are scheduled to expire at the end of this year. Specifically, this bill includes a fully paid-for extension of the payroll tax holiday, substantial reforms to the unemployment insurance (UI) program and a two-year freeze on cuts to doctors providing care to our nation’s seniors and disabled enrolled in Medicare. Additionally, this legislation requires the president to make a decision on the approval the Keystone XL Pipeline within 60 days of enactment. Representative DesJarlais issued the following statement upon passage of this bill: “Today I cast my vote in favor of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011. This legislation contains several important measures that will be of significant benefit to my constituents in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. “For starters, this bill will extend the payroll tax holiday for one year for hardworking Americans. The extension of this tax cut will allow my constituents to keep more of their paychecks to invest as they see fit, rather than forfeiting that money over to a federal government that has shown no fiscal restraint when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars on wasteful government programs and policies. “While today’s legislation extends unemployment benefits, it does so while making significant reforms to the program. Certainly, we are a kind and caring nation. We are a nation that understands that at times people need a little help to get back on their feet. But when individuals simply choose not to work and take advantage of these limited resources, it leaves less for those who actually need this type of assistance. The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act will lower the 99-week cap on benefits to 59 weeks and put in place requirements that will ensure that individuals are actively looking for employment. “As both a physician and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=3CC17620-76E4-432D-9254-C4F67469635C | Representative Scott DesJarlais Announces Winning YouCut Bill | 2011-12-11 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) announced that “Stop Rewarding States for Recruiting Additional Food Stamp Recipients” was the winner of last week’s YouCut program. The congressman is now in the process of drafting legislation that will prevent the federal government from issuing bonuses to states for signing up additional food stamp recipients. Currently, the Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp program) pays state governments bonuses – with taxpayer dollars – for recruiting additional people to sign up for food stamps. Each year, states with the highest percentage of eligible participants enroll in the program and split $48 million in bonus funds. Additionally, the department awards another $6 million in bonus money to states that are the fastest at signing up new program applicants. Eliminating this program will at least to $480 million dollars over ten years. “The fact that our government rewards states for recruiting individuals to be on food stamps is not just wasteful, it is ridiculous,” said Representative Scott DesJarlais. “Why does the federal government need to incentivize states to spend taxpayer dollars with more taxpayer dollars? Government at all levels should strive to spend funds as efficiently as possible without the need for additional taxpayer funded bonuses.” “I want to thank my constituents for taking time to participate in the YouCut program. I’m of the firm belief that the solutions to our nation’s problems will be uncovered by directly involving the American people in the legislative process. Programs like YouCut give us another way to listen to the individuals that we represent so that we can bring their voices to Washington,” noted DesJarlais. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=660892CD-4A37-463A-A6E0-1C7A262FBBE8 | Rep. DesJarlais Praises House Passage of REINS Act to Address Excessive Regulations that Hurt Job Creators | 2011-12-07 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement after the House passed the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (H.R. 10), a bill that reins in out of control federal regulations by requiring congressional approval for any federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more. “In meeting with more than thirty business owners during my Tennessee Job Creators Tour, I can say with certainty that needless bureaucratic red tape and excessive government regulations are hamstringing their ability to grow and create badly needed jobs,” said Representative DesJarlais. “In times of economic uncertainty, we should be focusing our efforts on empowering job creators – not increasing the size of Washington’s regulatory authority at the expense of small businesses. The REINS Act will improve the accountability of the regulatory process by requiring regulations with a substantial economic impact to be subject to congressional approval instead of allowing unaccountable bureaucrats to issue new rules without any oversight." The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act: 1.Requires Congress to take an up-or-down vote on regulations that have an economic impact of $100 million or more before they can be imposed on the American people and businesses; 2. Stops the practice of allowing unelected federal officials impose huge costs on the economy and American people through burdensome regulations; 3. Reins in the costly overreach of federal agencies that stifles job creation and hinders economic growth; 4. Restores the authority to impose regulations to those who are accountable to the voters, their elected representatives in Congress. 5. According to the Small Business Administration, federal regulations cost our economy $1.75 trillion per year. 6. The Obama Administration’s December 2010 report on federal regulations listed more than 4,200 regulatory actions under development by federal agencies. 7. In 2011, the Obama administration is expec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=314C1F31-57C5-4469-AAD4-1EDB17CC42F3 | DesJarlais Statement on 70th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor | 2011-12-06 | 2011 | 2011-12 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement on the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor: Our nation places special importance and reverence on certain dates: July 4th, September 11th and today, December 7th. In the early morning hours of December 7th, 1941, our nation was attacked deliberately at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii leading the United States’ entry into World War II. In response to this brutal attack, millions of Americans answered the nation’s call and enlisted in our armed forces. This greatest generation selflessly put their lives on the line defending our freedom in the faraway lands of Africa, Europe and the Pacific Islands. At home our fellow American’s did their part to ensure our success. Women joined the workforce to replace the men fighting overseas, families rationed essential products and businesses redesigned their factories to build machinery for the war effort. It this indomitable spirit and willingness to sacrifice that is ingrained in the in the collective conscious of our nation that serves to remind me that there is no obstacle too great for the American people to overcome. In the fires of Pearl Harbor a nation was forged that would show the world that the principles of freedom, democracy and liberty will always triumph over evil and oppression. On this day, let us not only remember those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, but give thanks to all who have or are currently wearing the uniform of the United States Military. We owe them much more than words can adequately describe. God bless America and God bless our troops. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:05Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=74D61C6D-9750-4491-8471-A01760E11DE0 | Representative Scott DesJarlais Tapped to Lead this Week's House Republican YouCut Program | 2011-11-29 | 2011 | 2011-11 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | This week (November 30th- December 7th), Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) has been selected to lead House Republican’s YouCut program. YouCut is an effort launched by Majority Leader Eric Cantor and House Republicans over a year ago as a way for the American people to play a direct role in cutting wasteful government spending. Individuals can visit the YouCut Web site (https://www.majorityleader.gov/YouCut) where they will have seven days to vote to cut one of three wasteful government programs. These programs include: 1. Stop rewarding States for recruiting additional Food Stamp recipients Potential Savings: up to $180 million over ten years The Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp program) pays state governments bonuses for recruiting additional people to sign up for food stamps. Each year, states with the highest percentage of eligible participants enrolled in the program split $12 million in bonus funds. Additionally, the Department awards another $6 million in bonus money to states that are the fastest at signing up new program applicants. As of August, 2011, nearly 46 million Americans were on food stamps, or 15 percent of the population. Benefit costs were over $71 billion between September of 2010 and August of 2011. Program participation has grown steadily since the economic downturn began, and increased by 8 percent in 2011. There is no need to pay states for increasing the number of food stamp recipients they enroll in the program. 2.Terminate “environmental literacy” programs run by the Forest Service Potential Savings -- up to $50 million over ten years The Forest Service runs numerous programs aimed at schoolchildren and classroom teachers under the rubric of “environmental literacy” or “conservation education.” These programs include such initiatives as “Green Schools” which “empowers students to lead the movement of sustainability and environmental responsibility at school, at home and in their community.” While stude… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:58Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=758D5C0A-BC6F-4528-9079-63396DBCB795 | Representative DesJarlais Votes for Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution | 2011-11-17 | 2011 | 2011-11 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) today voted in favor of H.J. Res. 2: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The following statement can be attributed to Rep. DesJarlais: “Recent polls show that 74% of Americans are in favor of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. With that level of overwhelming support, it amazes me that many of my colleagues could vote against this bill today and claim they are putting the American people before political interests. I hope that voters will take a long, hard look at what Members of Congress refused to support this commonsense measure to get our nation’s fiscal house in order and hold them accountable. “After casting 859 votes in the United States House of Representatives, I can honestly say that the failure of this bill hurt the most. I’ve never walked off the House Floor with such a heavy heart. “Although I am deeply disappointed that today’s legislation fell short of the two-thirds majority needed for passage, I will continue to fight for a Balanced Budget Amendment to our Constitution. It is the right thing to do.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:58Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=698F0AFB-6CC0-4E51-B019-9F35B0F238C1 | Representative DesJarlais Statement on October Jobs Report | 2011-11-04 | 2011 | 2011-11 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement in response to the October Jobs Report. Since President Obama took office, the nation’s unemployment rate has gone from 7.8 percent to 9.1 percent and the number of unemployed Americans has increased by two million. Additionally, the federal debt has increased from $10.6 trillion to $14.9 trillion. “Today’s jobs numbers are a grim reminder that President Obama’s failed economic policies have done little to create jobs in this country. For over two years now our nation’s unemployment rate has exceeded 9 percent despite the passage of the president’s nearly trillion dollar stimulus package that he assured us would keep unemployment under 8 percent. “Now, we see President Obama back on the campaign trail promoting even more government spending through a second stimulus package, which he calls a “jobs plan.” Unfortunately for him, it seems that even Congressional Democrats have begun to distance themselves from this president’s misguided economic policies and have been more than hesitant to embrace his stimulus package. Perhaps they are just as alarmed as I am that this president has already increased the amount of debt per person from $34,731 to $47,796. “House Republicans understand that we need real solutions that will give America’s job-creators the tools and confidence they need to start creating jobs in local communities. I’ve visited more than 40 businesses as part of my “Tennessee Job Creators Tour” and the message I get from them is clear: stop over-spending, stop over-taxing and, above all, stop over-regulating. “To date, House Republicans have passed more than 20 bipartisan jobs-bills specifically aimed at creating an environment that will allow small businesses to grow and hire. Unfortunately, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has blocked these commonsense pieces of legislation from even being voted on. Rather than continuing to push for more government spending that will do little to spur job creation, President Obama should encou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:58Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=5A41B93D-4405-41BD-BE7E-6090997A4C8C | Representative DesJarlais Cosponsors "One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2011" | 2011-10-25 | 2011 | 2011-10 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) has signed on as cosponsor of H.R. 1848, the “One Percent Spending Reduction Act,” introduced by Representative Connie Mack (FL-14). This plan, commonly referred to as the “Mack Penny Plan,” would balance the federal budget in 2019 by eliminating one penny out of every dollar spent for six years and then cap spending at 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the 7th year. In total, the “Mack Penny Plan” is estimated to save taxpayers around $7.5 trillion over ten years. “This plan will force the federal government to do something that it should have done a long time ago – prioritize its spending. While the Penny Plan would ensure that we make the real cuts that the American people expect, it also provides flexibility by allowing Congress and the president to identify where those cuts come from as long as they equal 1% of total spending. Wasteful programs could see significant cuts, while programs that run efficiently may not be cut at all,” said Representative Scott DesJarlais. “Surely, with trillion dollar deficits and rampant waste, fraud and abuse, we can at least cut one percent out of every federal dollar spent? Individuals in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District have had to cut much more out of their own budgets and it’s beyond time for Washington to do the same.” Key Provisions of the One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2011: Cuts federal spending by 1% each year for 6 years; Caps spending at 18% of GDP in the 7th year; Balances the federal budget in the 8th year; and Saves taxpayers $7.5 trillion over 10 years. Enforcement of Spending Cuts: The one percent spending cuts would be achieved one of two ways: either 1) Congress and the President work together to enact program reforms and cut federal spending by one percent each year; or 2) If Congress and the President fail to do so, the bill triggers automatic, across-the-board spending cuts to ensure the one percent reduction is realized. “I’m grateful that Scott has signed on as a cosponsor of this legi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:51Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=3A7400EF-0408-4253-836D-BF1F0E9630F4 | Representative DesJarlais Returns from Healthcare-Focused Congressional Delegation Trip to Afghanistan | 2011-10-12 | 2011 | 2011-10 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) returned on Tuesday, October 11, from a five day Congressional Delegation trip to Afghanistan. The purpose of this trip was to learn more about the healthcare services provided for our nation’s armed forces from forward operating medical facilities in Afghanistan. Rep. DesJarlais, who traveled with members of the GOP Doctor’s Caucus and Veterans Affairs Committee, had an opportunity to visit several medical facilities and assess the conditions of troops in the field. The following quote can be attributed to Rep. DesJarlais: “It is hard to even put into words just how proud I am of our brave men and women in uniform. While visiting our troops serving in Afghanistan I was incredibly impressed by the level of professionalism and dedication they displayed despite adverse conditions. Without a doubt, we have the finest fighting force in the world and we should take a moment every single day to give thanks for these brave individuals who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. “I’m also pleased to report that our medical resources in Afghanistan are second to none. I had a chance to view where soldiers arrive from the battlefield, like the trauma units at the hospital at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. I also had an opportunity to visit Landstuhl Medical Center in Ramstein, Germany where wounded warriors receive further care and are ultimately transported home. As a physician, I was extremely impressed by the quality of these facilities and I hope that the families of our deployed servicemen and women can take comfort in the fact that their loved ones are receiving the best medical care possible. In fact, we learned that if a wounded soldier is transported within one hour from the site of injury to a hospital, they have over a 95% chance of survival. This is made possible, in part, by numerous gifted surgeons like Dr. James Richardson of Columbia, TN and Dr. William Obremskey of Vanderbilt University, who have volunteered to serve their country by ca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:51Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=F50B456B-C5EB-4A6F-82B3-E8EBD9EBD45A | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2011-10-04 | 2011 | 2011-10 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R.2608, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, which would fund the federal government until November 18th, 2011: “Today marks 888 days since the Democrat-controlled Senate has passed a budget – one of its fundamental legislative responsibilities. As a result, we have had to run the government on these stop-gap measures that continue that add economic uncertainty and prevent the private sector from creating jobs. “The House did its job and passed the Path to Prosperity, a commonsense budget that will decrease both spending and the size of government so that we can finally get our nation’s fiscal house in order. I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation. “I stand very firm on my belief that until the Senate can pass their own budget, they need to adopt ours. Unfortunately, this continuing resolution would fund the government through November 18, 2011 at an annual level of $24 billion above the House-passed Ryan budget. “We must not capitulate in our mission to get our nation’s reckless spending under control. By not sticking to the spending parameters put forth in the Path to Prosperity, we run the risk of sending the message to job creators that Washington is still not willing to get serious in tackling its deficits and debt.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:51Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=8DE44A97-6480-4D53-8BFD-82AE1434C612 | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Amended Continuing Resolution | 2011-09-22 | 2011 | 2011-09 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Thursday, September 23, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against the amended Continuing Resolution: “After reviewing the updated Continuing Resolution, I still did not find that it contained a sufficient level of spending reductions. Clearly we need to get our nation’s fiscal house in order and the only way to do that is to institute serious spending cuts and reforms. “I voted in favor of the Path to Prosperity because it is a credible plan that will finally get our nation’s debt under control. Unfortunately, this Continuing Resolution exceeded the spending levels that were set forth in that budget. “I remain committed to making the tough spending decisions necessary to put our nation back on the right fiscal track and give employers the confidence to start creating jobs.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:45Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=6D729079-2EFC-4488-8D13-D68A81B56E4F | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Continuing Resolution | 2011-09-21 | 2011 | 2011-09 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Wednesday, September 21, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.J. Res. 79: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012. The following quote can be attributed to Rep. DesJarlais: “First and foremost, I’m terribly disappointed that we are still having to vote on continuing resolutions due to the Democrat controlled Senate’s inability to pass a budget after almost 900 days. Failing to meet this most fundamental duty is completely unacceptable and I hope that voters will hold Senate Democrats accountable for their inaction and lack of leadership. “In April, the House of Representatives passed the Paul Ryan budget. I voted in favor of this legislation as I firmly believe that it provides a credible, long-term blueprint for how to get our nation’s debt and deficits under control, as well as put our economy on a more prosperous course. “Although I was disappointed that the Senate did not pass this budget – while still not producing any budget of their own – House Republicans have consistently introduced and passed spending bills that are in line with the spending levels put forth the in the Ryan Budget. “Unfortunately, this current Continuing Resolution, which will fund the government through November 18, 2011, exceeds the discretionary spending caps put forth in the Ryan plan. “By failing to honor the spending levels set forth in the Ryan Budget, we are sending a clear message that Washington continues to be unwilling to get serious when it comes to federal spending. This will only further degrade the private sector’s confidence in our economic outlook and prevent small businesses from creating badly needed jobs. “My constituents expect more. They expect Congress to put forth and implement real solutions to get our nation out of a $14.74 trillion dollar debt. They don’t want the government to borrow more, they don’t want the government to spend more and they certainly don’t want the government to tax more. It is time to make serious spending cuts … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:45Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=5E93B2F3-6CC1-43EB-BA1A-DF734880EF26 | Representative DesJarlais Statement on Passage of Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act | 2011-09-15 | 2011 | 2011-09 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement today upon passage of the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act (H.R. 2587) in the House of Representatives: “The fact that a government agency could have the ability to dictate where a private business can operate is shocking. With over 14 million Americans out of work, there is absolutely no reason that Washington should be taking any action that would prevent the private sector from creating jobs. “It is simply inexcusable for the NLRB to threaten to destroy thousands of new jobs by preventing Boeing from opening a new plant in South Carolina. As a citizen of Tennessee, which like South Carolina is Right to Work State, I’m extremely concerned about this setting a dangerous precedent. “Passing this legislation today is a critical step to preventing NLRB from dictating where businesses can expand based purely on political reasons. I encourage the Senate to pass this bill and join House Republicans in fostering an environment that will allow the private sector to grow and create jobs.” Earlier this year, the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which Rep. DesJarlais is a member of, opened an investigation into action by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that potentially jeopardizes Boeing’s work to open a new manufacturing facility in South Carolina and create thousands of jobs. The Committee held a June field hearing in Charleston to hear from workers and job creators about the likely impacts of this action | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:45Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9F61471A-4034-4450-99AB-2E7E38945DCF | Representative DesJarlais Introduces Employer Free Choice Act | 2011-09-11 | 2011 | 2011-09 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) has introduced H.R.2854, the Employer Free Choice Act. This legislation will repeal a rule promulgated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) forcing employers to prominently display posters containing information on workers’ rights to unionize and bargain collectively. If not repealed, businesses will be required to have the postings completed by November 14, 2011. “It is unacceptable for the NLRB to force businesses to display posters that serve as nothing more than a de facto endorsement of unionization by the federal government,” said Representative DesJarlais. “If employers want to distribute information on the ways employees can unionize then that should be their choice – not Washington bureaucrats. Clearly, this arbitrary mandate is simply another favor for big labor made possible by their friends in the Obama administration.” This legislation came, in part, from input that Representative DesJarlais received during a Tennessee Job Creators Tour stop in Manchester, Tennessee. Rep. DesJarlais visited VIAM Manufacturing, INC., to meet with their executives to discuss ways that Washington is holding back their ability to create jobs. During a roundtable discussion, Keith Hayes, Executive Vice-President of VIAM Manufacturing, voiced concerns over the recent announcement by the NLRB. “We take great pride in making sure that our employees fully understand their rights, which includes the right to union representation and the right to choose that representation. We do not need, nor is there a reason for the federal government to force us to advertise on behalf of unions in our facility,” said Keith Hayes. To deliver the regulatory relief job creators in Tennessee deserve, Representative DesJarlais launched his Tennessee Job Creators tour as part of AmericanJobCreators.com. AmericanJobCreators.com allows businesses to play a direct role in ensuring that Washington delivers more efficient, effective regulations that will help them thrive and create jobs. By visiting … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:45Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=19B91001-E9BC-4759-A77D-F1F0035A9798 | Representative DesJarlais Visits Richland LLC in Pulaski, Tennessee as Part of Tennessee Job Creators Tour | 2011-08-30 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Creating jobs for Tennesseans is a top priority for Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04). In March, the Congressman embarked on a district-wide “Tennessee Job Creators” tour as part of an effort to receive direct feedback from local business owners and workers. During this fact-finding tour, Rep. DesJarlais will be meeting with businesses of all sizes from a variety of industries, to receive direct feedback from proven job-creators in the Fourth Congressional District on what federal policies are helping or hurting businesses as they strive to expand and create jobs. “During these difficult economic times, we simply cannot afford to let Washington bureaucrats impose unnecessary regulations that stifle job creation,” said Representative DesJarlais. “It is my hope that by working with those who have a proven record of creating jobs, we can find the right role for Washington – a role that helps businesses to thrive. It is critical that we find solutions that will increase the number of jobs and not the size of the federal government.” On Monday, August 29, Rep. DesJarlais will be in Pulaski, Tennessee to meet with Richland LLC. Richland LLC 1905 Mines Road Pulaski, TN 38478 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. CST *These events are open press, but are not open to the general public. Additionally, the congressman is participating in the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” program launched by the Committee on Oversight and Government Affairs, one of the three committees that DesJarlais is serves on. Individuals in the Fourth District that are interested in joining the conversation job creation can provide input by visiting the congressman’s Web site, www.DesJarlais.house.gov, and clicking on the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” button on the homepage. A form will be provided where constituents can identify federal government regulations they’ve encountered– either as a business owner or an employee – that impede the growth and success of their business. At the conclusion of the “Tennessee Job Creators” tour, Congressma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=7837F47E-E122-43FF-A420-DFED22ED314D | DesJarlais, Fleischmann, Corker, Alexander Welcome DOT Proposal to Eliminate Costly Road Sign Replacement Deadlines | 2011-08-29 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | U.S. Senators Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and U.S. Representatives Scott DesJarlais, R-Tenn. 4th, and Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.3rd, welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposal today eliminating numerous compliance deadlines for replacing old road signs that would have imposed an unfunded mandate on states, costing Tennessee an estimated $50 million. Under the new proposal, communities would only be required to comply with new sign visibility standards when replacing old signs, rather than by arbitrary 2015 and 2018 deadlines. In June, Corker and Alexander introduced legislation (S.1216) to stop this unfunded mandate, giving state and local governments the flexibility to replace signs in accordance with the new standards at the end of their normal life cycle. DesJarlais and Fleischmann introduced companion legislation (H.R.2257) in the House of Representatives. “As I’ve traveled throughout Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District, one of the biggest concerns voiced by my constituents is that overregulation by the federal government is taking away from already limited resources. Forcing cash-strapped local governments to arbitrarily replace functioning street signs is a perfect example of how federal regulations often lead to unnecessary expenses. I’m proud to have worked with Senators Alexander and Corker and Representative Fleischmann in addressing this issue and am glad that our efforts helped in leading to the abolishment of this unfunded mandate. It is my hope that today’s proposal is a sign that this administration is finally willing to join us in getting serious about addressing burdensome federal regulations and their unintended consequences,” Rep. DesJarlais said. “I am pleased that the Obama Administration has heard the calls from local and state governments and Congress, and has waived these burdensome deadlines. Finally the Administration has acknowledged in at least one area that federal rules and regulations can have a very costly impact on local governments. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=AA934D40-8FA5-432B-8DB7-75C50DDB0BF9 | Representative DesJarlais Launches Senior Listening Tour | 2011-08-28 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) remains committed to maintaining an ongoing conversation with his constituents on important legislative issues being debated in Washington. To help in soliciting feedback from the individuals he represents, Rep. DesJarlais launched his “Tennessee Job Creators” tour, “Listening to Tennessee” tour and telephone town hall series. During these events, DesJarlais has been able to receive guidance and feedback from his constituents on how to best represent them in the United States House of Representatives. To build upon the success of these efforts, Rep. DesJarlais is pleased to announce his “Senior Listening Tour”. This tour will give Tennessee’s senior citizens and Representative DesJarlais an opportunity to discuss important issues that directly impact seniors, such as Medicare, Social Security and Veterans Affairs. “There are certainly big challenges facing seniors that need to be addressed. At the top of that list is Medicare, which is on the road to bankruptcy and must be reformed if we hope to save it for current and future generations. I hope that this tour will provide me with an opportunity to hear directly from seniors in my district with regards to how they feel entitlement reform should be approached in Congress and what solutions they have for putting Medicare back on a sustainable path. I remain committed to ensuring that our seniors are taken care of and I look forward to partnering with them in addressing these important issues,” said Representative DesJarlais. “While traveling throughout our district, I’ve found that my constituents have an abundance of commonsense ideas that could help in solving many of our nation’s fiscal and economic challenges. Whether it is a business owner identifying burdensome federal regulations that hurt his ability to create jobs, or a mother that is simply concerned about the amount of debt being passed onto her children, I rely on my constituents to tell me what issues are important to the Fourth District. Without a doubt, the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=34DC06A8-268C-4140-BB89-3511170618AE | Representative DesJarlais Visits Businesses in Manchester, Tennessee as Part of Tennessee Job Creators Tour | 2011-08-24 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Creating jobs for Tennesseans is a top priority for Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04). In March, the Congressman embarked on a district-wide “Tennessee Job Creators” tour as part of an effort to receive direct feedback from local business owners and workers. During this fact-finding tour, Rep. DesJarlais will be meeting with businesses of all sizes from a variety of industries, to receive direct feedback from proven job-creators in the Fourth Congressional District on what federal policies are helping or hurting businesses as they strive to expand and create jobs. “During these difficult economic times, we simply cannot afford to let Washington bureaucrats impose unnecessary regulations that stifle job creation,” said Representative DesJarlais. “It is my hope that by working with those who have a proven record of creating jobs, we can find the right role for Washington – a role that helps businesses to thrive. It is critical that we find solutions that will increase the number of jobs and not the size of the federal government.” On Friday, August 26, DesJarlais will be in Manchester, Tennessee to meet with Newell Rubbermaid and VIAM Manufacturing, Inc. Newell Rubbermaid 831 Volunteer Parkway Manchester, TN 37355 10:30 – 11:15 am CST VIAM Manufacturing, Inc. 157 Park Tower Drive Manchester, TN 37355 11:30-12:15pm CST *These events are open press, but are not open to the general public. Additionally, the congressman is participating in the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” program launched by the Committee on Oversight and Government Affairs, one of the three committees that DesJarlais is serves on. Individuals in the Fourth District that are interested in joining the conversation job creation can provide input by visiting the congressman’s Web site, www.DesJarlais.house.gov, and clicking on the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” button on the homepage. A form will be provided where constituents can identify federal government regulations they’ve encountered– either as a business owner or a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=4ED90D48-D6B6-4E48-A509-3BF4C8FEA5C4 | Representative DesJarlais Launches Senior Listening Tour | 2011-08-23 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) remains committed to maintaining an ongoing conversation with his constituents on important legislative issues being debated in Washington. To help in soliciting feedback from the individuals he represents, Rep. DesJarlais launched his “Tennessee Job Creators” tour, “Listening to Tennessee” tour and telephone town hall series. During these events, DesJarlais has been able to receive guidance and feedback from his constituents on how to best represent them in the United States House of Representatives. To build upon the success of these efforts, Rep. DesJarlais is pleased to announce his “Senior Listening Tour”. This tour will give Tennessee’s senior citizens and Representative DesJarlais an opportunity to discuss important issues that directly impact seniors, such as Medicare, Social Security and Veterans Affairs. “There are certainly big challenges facing seniors that need to be addressed. At the top of that list is Medicare, which is on the road to bankruptcy and must be reformed if we hope to save it for current and future generations. I hope that this tour will provide me with an opportunity to hear directly from seniors in my district with regards to how they feel entitlement reform should be approached in Congress and what solutions they have for putting Medicare back on a sustainable path. I remain committed to ensuring that our seniors are taken care of and I look forward to partnering with them in addressing these important issues,” said Representative DesJarlais. “While traveling throughout our district, I’ve found that my constituents have an abundance of commonsense ideas that could help in solving many of our nation’s fiscal and economic challenges. Whether it is a business owner identifying burdensome federal regulations that hurt his ability to create jobs, or a mother that is simply concerned about the amount of debt being passed onto her children, I rely on my constituents to tell me what issues are important to the Fourth District. Without a doubt, the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=167F58E6-2587-4C13-B1AB-D5C55D16084D | Rep. DesJarlais Launches District-Wide "Listening to Tennessee" Tour | 2011-08-16 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Thursday, August 18th, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) announced the launch of his “Listening to Tennessee” tour. The tour will be composed of public listening sessions with residents across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. This tour is part of an ongoing effort by the congressman to solicit ideas and opinions from his constituents on important policy issues being debated in Washington, D.C. “Having a chance to meet with and hear from constituents is a critical part of being a Member of Congress and is a top priority of mine,” said Rep. DesJarlais. “Whether it is through daily conversations with individuals on Facebook or sitting down with business leaders during my Tennessee Job Creators Tour, I look to the people of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District for guidance as to how to best represent them in Congress. Fortunately for me, I’m blessed with a well-informed, vocal constituency that has presented me with no shortage of ideas on how we can get our nation back on the right fiscal track and start creating jobs. I look forward to people coming out and continuing the conversation.” Listening to Tennessee Tour future dates: August 24th Listening Session in Dunlap, TN 9:30-10:15 a.m. CST Sequatchie County Courthouse 22 Cherry Street, #4, Dunlap, Tennessee 3732 Listening Session in Pikeville, TN 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. CST Bledsoe County Courthouse 3150 Main Street, Pikeville, Tennessee 37367 Listening Session in Sparta, TN 3:45-4:30 p.m. CST White County Courthouse 1 E Bockman Way, Room 205, Sparta, Tennessee 38583 August 25th Listening Session in Huntsville, TN 1:00- 1:45 p.m. EST Scott County Office Complex 2845 Baker Hwy, Huntsville, Tennessee 37756 August 26th Listening Session in Manchester, TN 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST Coffee County Administrative Plaza 1329 McArthur Street, Manchester, Tennessee 37355 August 30th Listening Session in Loretto, TN 2:00-3:00 p.m. CST Mustang Country Cafe 213 2nd Avenue South, Loretto, Tennessee 38469 Note: All of the town hall meeti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=64A8E6F0-9656-4BBA-B8C7-0966EDCB8D50 | Rep. DesJarlais Statement on Action by S&P | 2011-08-07 | 2011 | 2011-08 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after Standard and Poor’s announced they had lowered the United States long-term credit rating to AA+. “The decision by S&P to downgrade our rating is a direct result of Washington's years of addiction to irresponsible government spending. "Since arriving to Congress, I've been pleased to be part of an ongoing effort by House Republicans to put our nation back on a fiscally sustainable path. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats and President Obama have blocked many of these efforts to enact common sense spending reductions and reforms. "Clearly, borrowing money is not the path to economic prosperity. Nowhere is this more apparent than in President Obama's failed stimulus package that only succeeded in creating additional job-destroying economic uncertainty by adding another trillion dollars to our debt. "Additionally, this downgrade shows us that the real threat to our economy is our $14 trillion debt; not the debt-limit. "Today's downgrade by the S&P makes it clear the philosophy of borrowing and spending is no longer an option. Fortunately, the Republican-led house has changed the conversation from how much can we spend to how much we can cut. "It is time that Congressional Democrats and President Obama join us in making bold spending decisions and abandon their efforts to maintain the status-quo. I will continue to fight for meaningful spending cuts and reforms that will end deficits and pay down our debt." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:39Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=CFBC792F-7712-4ACA-BD55-DC1134C45F0F | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Budget Control Act of 2011 | 2011-07-31 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting against the Budget Control Act of 2011: “As I’ve said from the beginning, I will not votein favor of a bill to raise the debt-limit that does not contain the necessary spending cuts and reforms that will prevent our nation’s debt from continuing to grow in an unsustainable manner. “My constituents sent me to Washington, D.C. to tackle our budget crisis and put America back on the track to fiscal sanity. I hear every day from families in Tennessee’s Fourth District that they want the federal government to make tough spending choices, just like they have to do at home. “While I cannot support this legislation, I think it is important to recognize that we have fundamentally changed the debate in Washington fromhow much we can spend to how much spending we can cut. Together we have forced Senate Democrats and President Obama to finally come to grips with the fact that we cannot borrow our way to prosperity. “We must build upon this momentum and continue to fight for substantial spending cuts that will put America on a path to a balanced budget and solve our job-killing debt problem.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=6E94FB7F-0156-4380-8167-68D5DD8F79AF | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Reid Plan | 2011-07-29 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting against Senator Reid’s Debt Limit plan: “It appears that our Democratic colleagues in the Senate fail to grasp the seriousness of our nation’s job-crushing debt. “Phony accounting and budgeting gimmicks are not the type of bold leadership that our country desperately needs in this time of fiscal peril. “This is the worst type of bill: It gives the president a $2.4 trillion blank check to continue his taxpayer-funded spending spree, contains more than $1 trillion in imaginary “savings” and instead of cutting wasteful government spending, it takes away funds that are vital for our men and women serving in uniform. I find it shameful for anyone to suggest that we pay for Washington’s irresponsible fiscal policies by shortchanging our troops. “Further, according the CBO, this bill only reduces spending by $927 billion. This is nearly $1.5 trillion less than the president’s request for a $2.4 trillion debt limit increase. That is not a solution. “We have an out of control deficit and it is going to take more than insignificant cuts and imaginary savings in order to put our nation back on the right fiscal track.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=B9E03F5C-6AC0-49BB-917F-F55728223192 | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Budget Control Act | 2011-07-28 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Washington, D.C. –Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting against the Budget Control Act: “After careful consideration, I ultimately decided that I could not vote in favor of the Budget Control Act. “I was elected to Congress to address the substantial fiscal challenges that face our nation. Our federal government has buried us under a mountain of job-crushingdebt that is threatening our future. “For too long Washington has been kicking this problem down the road. We have now come to the point where we are out of road. “If we want to create jobs and boost our economy, we have to address our spending and debt now. That means both substantial and immediate cuts. “I’m terribly disappointed by the actions of President Obama and Senate Democrats. Rather than being partners with us in cutting spending, they have chosen to block any attempt by House Republicans to enact crucial spending reductions that will get our fiscal house in order. “Clearly, we cannot continue business as usual and it is now time for President Obama and Senate Democrats to come to that realization.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=05E2CA06-5391-4462-B7D1-961678C491DC | Representative DesJarlais Signs Letter Urging CFTC to Uphold Congressional Intent and Protect End-Users | 2011-07-20 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) signed on to a letter that was sent to Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler on July 18th, 2011 regarding his agency’s definition of “swap dealer”. In crafting Title VII of Dodd-Frank, Congress was explicit in providing clear exemptions for end-users hedging commercial risks. The CFTC’s proposed “swap dealer” definition is overly broad and would classify commercial energy companies, agricultural companies, agricultural and electric cooperatives, community banks and farm credit system institutions as “swap dealers”. This would impose huge costs on their ability to do business and divert capital that could be invested in job creation and jumpstarting the economy. Further, the rules and regulations that are being drafted to implement Dodd-Frank must follow congressional intent. To that end, it is important that commercial end users continue to have the ability to responsibly hedge their business risk so that they can provide products to their customers at a reasonable cost. “The ability to manage risk is crucial for the agriculture industry. Placing undue burdens on organizations that pose absolutely no risk of creating a financial crisis will do little more than drive up their cost of doing business. These additional costs will take precious resources away from where they are needed most – creating jobs,” said Representative DesJarlais. The text of the July 18th letter is attached and can be found below: Dear Chairman Gensler: We appreciate the enormous challenge that implementing Dodd-Frank poses to the Commission and the enormous time constraints you are under to implement these important rules and regulations. One specific issue that has repeatedly been brought to our attention is the overly broad interpretation of the “swap dealer” definition proposed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). We write today to ask for the reconciliation of several points made throughout the Administration’s proposal of financial regulatory reform… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=EECC5693-B2F5-4EB4-817F-11F94375DFBC | Representative DesJarlais Votes Against Cut, Cap and Balance Act | 2011-07-19 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting against the Cut, Cap and Balance Act: “I could not support the Cut, Cap and Balance Act in its entirety and therefore voted against it. “While I do agree that we need to cut current spending, cap future spending at under 20% of our nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and send a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment to the states for ratification, I simply cannot vote in favor of giving this president another 2.4 trillion dollars to continue his reckless government spending spree for the next year and a half. “Furthermore, the Cut, Cap and Balance legislation does not provide a solid blueprint for where or how this $2.4 trillion increase will be spent. This would allow President Obama to run up two more years of trillion dollar deficits without making tough choices on where to cut spending. “Our debt is the greatest national security issue currently facing our nation, yet President Obama still has not released a single plan to rein in his excessive spending. Until we can be confident that this president realizes his days of running up record deficits are over, I will not vote to give him the authority to borrow $2.4 trillion more on the backs of our children and grandchildren – enough is enough. “To be clear, I fully support all three initiatives encompassed in the Cut, Cap and Balance Act and I look forward to voting for these measures in the future as standalone bills – not as a part of a deal that gives the president a $2.4 trillion dollar debt limit increase. “The debt limit debate provides us with a real opportunity to finally prioritize government spending. We need to sit down and open up the books to look at what government programs we can cut or eliminate. “I stand firm on my belief that any increase in the debt limit must be accompanied by both significant and immediate spending cuts that will give American job creators confidence that Washington is finally working to get its fiscal house in order. “Every day,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=B1537BAF-ECDF-42A5-BAC3-90BD78AD153E | Representative DesJarlais Co-Hosts Seminar on Doing Business with Federal Agencies | 2011-07-17 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Washington, D.C. –Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) and the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services(CIS) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), will be hosting a seminar entitled “What’s New in District 4? Doing Business with Federal Agencies”. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, August 26 from 8:30 am – 4:45 CST at the University of Tennessee Space Institute located at 411 B H Goethert Parkway, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. There will be presenters from Arnold Air Force Base, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). Representatives from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center will also be available. The “Doing Business with Federal Agencies” seminar will cover business opportunities with Arnold AFB, FEMA and the USACE, review the procurement process and explain the preliminary steps involved in doing business with the Federal Government. “I’m very excited to sponsor this event and I appreciate the University of Tennessee’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center for giving me this opportunity,” said Representative DesJarlais. “I’m confident that this seminar will prove to be of significant value for individuals in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District." Registration - Contact Debbie Barber, University of Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center at 615-686-3996 or e-mail at debbie.barber@tennessee.edu. There is no charge for the seminar. Agenda 7:30 – 8:30 Registration (photo opportunity with the Congressman) 8:30 – 8:40 Colors/Pledge of Allegiance 8:40 – 8:50 Welcome/Housekeeping – Joe Flynn 8:50 – 9:00 Brief PTAC Introduction – Joe Flynn Introduction of Dr. Robert Moore, Executive Director, UTSI 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and brief UTSI overview – Dr. Robert Moore Introduction of Mary Jinks – Dr. Robert Moore 9:15 – 9:30 Introduction of UT IPS/CIS – Mike Tallent Introduction of Congressman – Mike Tallent 9:40 – 10:00 Congressman DesJarlais gives Remarks 10:00 – 10:30 Break and Network with Exhibitors 10:30 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=70E6D2CA-CC49-4C4E-A8D0-2D5B02B3D769 | DesJarlais Calls on Administration to Clarify Misleading Debt Payment Default Statements, Protect Seniors, Military | 2011-07-13 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Washington, DC, July 14 - Today, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) and 56 Members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama urging him to clarify for the American people that even if a debt ceiling agreement is not reached, the United States will not default on its monthly interest payments, or be unable to pay our military and seniors. “I was disappointed to hear President Obama mislead the public regarding what will happen in the event that an agreement is not reached on the debt limit,” said Rep. DesJarlais. “The American people deserve to hear the truth. To suggest that the United States will be unable to make our debt payments or not pay our military or seniors is completely wrong and unnecessary. Our federal revenue is great enough to cover debt-interest payments, Social Security and Medicare payments and pay for our military personnel. It is unfortunate that that this administration would rather engage in scare tactics to protect its reckless spending habits than make tough spending cut decisions. Irresponsible comments like these will only succeed in further damaging the good faith and credibility of our nation.” Below is the text of the letter. Dear Mr. President: We remain hopeful that an agreement will be reached in the near future regarding spending levels and the debt ceiling. We write to you today, however, to express strong concern about recent comments by Treasury Secretary Geithner. We ask that you clarify for the American people that the Treasury will in fact continue making the monthly interest payments owed on our national debt, even if the debt ceiling is reached. As you are aware, the revenue projection for FY11 by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is $2,230 billion. The total estimated interest payment for FY11 is $213 billion. For FY12, CBO estimates revenues of $2,558 billion and interest payments totaling $257 billion. Statements by Secretary Geithner have led many Americans to believe that reaching the debt ceiling will cause the United States government to go into d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=C5913715-B273-4E29-BBB6-C0B97D000AC9 | DesJarlais Cosponsors Legislation to Help Storm Victims | 2011-07-07 | 2011 | 2011-07 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | In order to help victims of the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding that devastated Tennessee and other Southeaster states this spring, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) cosponsored legislation that would provide temporary tax provisions and relief for families, businesses and local governments as they recover from these tragic storms. “I saw first-hand the terrible damage that these storms caused to communities throughout Tennessee and spoke directly with the families who had to begin the long, difficult process of rebuilding their lives,” said Representative DesJarlais. “This legislation will provide much needed assistance through tax relief to the victims of these tragedies as they seek to cope with the aftermath. While nothing can replace all that was lost, it is my hope that the Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act will help to ease some of the pain experienced by our friends and neighbors.” Summary of Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act: This legislation consists of temporary tax provisions that were included in previous natural disaster responses that enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support including the Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act, Gulf Opportunity Zone Act, Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act, and the tax relief provided to southern Kansas due to flooding in 2008. The bill is fully offset by rescinding unobligated federal spending, and it will not increase the federal debt. Under this bill, the Southeastern disaster area would be established in the Internal Revenue Code to designate regions in the South that were affected by the recent tornadoes, severe storms or flooding. In order for counties to be eligible for all of the benefits in the bill, they must be Presidentially-declared major disaster areas and determined by the President to warrant individual assistance for damage between April 13, 2011, and June 7, 2011. Additionally, a limited number of benefits will be provided for areas designated eligible for public assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:35Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=8C83A0D4-240F-44A0-8C38-29FAAD61C904 | DesJarlais Statement to Senator Reid: Send H.R. 872 to Senate Floor for a Vote | 2011-06-21 | 2011 | 2011-06 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry approved H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011. “I was pleased that the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced H.R. 872, The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. During these difficult economic times, it is imperative that government regulations do not impede economic growth. I, along with many of my colleagues in the House Agriculture Committee, urge Majority Leader Reid to swiftly bring this bipartisan bill to the Senate floor for a vote. This legislation is a critical step to creating an environment where American job creators can prosper," said Representative DesJarlais. On March 31, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 872 in a bipartisan vote, 292-130. The legislation eliminates a costly and duplicative permitting requirement for the application of pesticides. This misguided court order will be implemented on October 31. Without a legislative fix, the requirement would impose an economic burden to agricultural producers, foresters, public health agencies, the federal government, state agencies, and every day citizens. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:30Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=DEE20D2F-F946-4355-855F-714AAF3167B7 | DesJarlais, Fleischmann Introduce First Bill: Legislation Stops Unfunded Road Sign Mandate and Saves Tennessee $50 Million | 2011-06-20 | 2011 | 2011-06 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) and Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) have introduced a bill to rollback an unfunded mandate on local Tennessee counties. New standards put forth by the Federal Highway Administration would require Tennessee counties to update and replace road signs by 2015 and 2018. The Tennessee County Highway Officials Association estimates this accelerated schedule could cost local governments $50 million. Congressman Fleischmann and Congressman DesJarlais have introduced legislation in the House, to match legislation introduced by Senators Alexander and Corker, to waive the new timeline, and allow local governments to meet the new standards when they replace signs at the end of their natural life cycle. “This is certainly a prime example of an untimely, unfunded federal mandate. Local governments have already had to tighten their belts and carefully manage every dollar in their budget. Unlike the federal government, most local governments have to balance their budget and can’t engage in spending beyond their means. During these difficult economic times, I think it’s simply unreasonable for the federal government to mandate a new standard to force the replacement of road signs that are still safe and usable. This bill is quite simple: it allows localities to replace signs at the end of their life cycle instead of forcing an unnecessary change that our local highway authorities neither need nor can afford at the present time,” DesJarlais said. “The federal government is once again placing an undue burden on states when they can least afford it. While this Administration, and their departments, might have the mindset of ‘tax, borrow, spend’, local governments cannot do the same. At a time when they are working to be fiscally responsible, and balance their budgets, the federal government is telling them to spend money they don’t have. I am proud to join with Senators Alexander and Corker to put an end to this unfunded mandate. Washington politicians should take a clue from lo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:30Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=3FDF0AE7-4056-4888-9B7B-8C4217563B9A | Representative DesJarlais Sends Letter to Chairman Gensler Seeking Clarification on Swap Dealer Definition | 2011-06-14 | 2011 | 2011-06 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) sent a letter to U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler seeking clarification on the Commission’s swap dealer definition. “Without clear guidelines and an economic analysis justifying proposed new rules for the futures and swaps industry, it is impossible for market participants to predict the effects these rules will have on their cost of doing business. Due to the significant economic impact these regulations will have on a broad range of industries, we must work to ensure that these rules are clearly defined and properly vetted,” said Representative DesJarlais. “I look forward to continuing to work with both my Republican and Democratic colleagues and Chairman Gensler to ensure that the rules put forth by the Commission achieve the goal of providing certainty within the marketplace without placing cumbersome burdens on industries and individuals that were not responsible for the financial crisis.” The text of the letter can be found below: Dear Chairman Gensler: We are writing to seek clarity on your view of the scope of the swap dealer definition, particularly as it applies to the energy and agricultural communities. We have heard concerns from many businesses that under the Commission’s proposal, an entity that has no customers, is not a market maker, does not hold itself out as a swap dealer and is not generally known as a swap dealer, could still be deemed to be a swap dealer. Is this the Commission’s interpretation of the scope of swap dealer? In the release accompanying the Commission’s proposed definition of swap dealer, the Commission states that indicia of dealing activity include “accommodating demand for swaps… from other parties” [emphasis added] and being “available to enter into swaps…to facilitate other parties’ interest in entering into those instruments.” Do you intend by using the word “parties” as opposed to “customers” to suggest that one can be a swap dealer as a result of arm’s length transa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:30Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=586C4A5A-8760-4442-B7CB-B05FC14F132D | Representative DesJarlais Questions Earl Devaney on Achieving Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending | 2011-06-14 | 2011 | 2011-06 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing entitled "Achieving Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending," as part of the committee's mission to bring genuine reform to the federal bureaucracy. The hearing included testimony by Earl Devaney, Chairman of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board. Despite the availability of technology to track federal spending and program performance, the existing platforms utilized by government agencies do not yield accurate and accessible reporting of information to taxpayers. In fact, USASpending.gov, the site required by law under the authority of the Office of Management and Budget, was only 35 percent accurate in fiscal year 2009. Moreover, the multiple and incongruent formats of various federal spending databases make comparison and analysis almost impossible, even to those with advanced degrees in accounting. While the committee continues to have concerns about the effectiveness and prudence of President Obama's trillion-dollar stimulus, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board has provided a commendable model of transparency. In the last two years, the American people have seen that reporting by grant, loan, and contract recipients is truer and timelier than the out-of-date model of agency reporting. In fact, errors that have been discovered in the data at Recovery.gov are due, in large part, to flawed information sent by federal agencies. The committee will consider necessary reforms to bring an unprecedented level of openness and transparency to federal spending. Furthermore, the committee will evaluate the promise that data standardization offers for greater accountability to taxpayers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:30Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=DEEF26C4-89F9-4496-A1FE-21D233A3DBE4 | Representative DesJarlais to Vote "No" on Clean Debt Limit Increase | 2011-06-01 | 2011 | 2011-06 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Tuesday, May 31, 2011 the House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 1954, a bill to raise federal government’s legal debt limit by $2.4 trillion without making a single spending cut. This vote comes as a response to the demands from the Obama Administration and 110+ House Democratsto quickly consider a “clean” debt limit bill. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) will be voting to reject this blank check debt limit increase. “As I travel throughout Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District, the thing that I hear most frequently from my constituents is that they want Washington to stop spending money that our nation doesn’t have,” said Representative DesJarlais. “President Obama and Congressional Democrats need to come to the realization that in order for our economy to grow and create jobs, government must learn to live within its fiscal means. Saddling our children and grandchildren with a mountain of debt to pay for reckless spending is an irresponsible fiscal policy and one that I will continue to oppose. I voted against this bill today because my constituents want Washington to get serious about addressing our country’s debt crisis.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:30Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9E9354FF-DED4-470C-95C6-EE923F1DCD27 | Federal Government Designates Bledsoe County as a Major Disaster Area | 2011-05-05 | 2011 | 2011-05 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On May 1, 2011, at the request of Governor Bill Haslam, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee, triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and associated flooding which occurred on April 25-28, 2011. On May 5, 2011, this major disaster declaration was amended and now includes Bledsoe County Residents of Bledsoe County that have been affected by the recent storms and tornadoes may apply for Individual Assistance (IA) from the Federal Emergency Management Service (FEMA). Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance for eligible applicants, such as rental assistance and repair assistance. “I’m incredibly pleased that the federal government recognizes the full extent of the damage that Bledsoe County sustained as a result of these severe storms and will be helping residents rebuild their lives by making sure they receive desperately needed assistance and emergency funding,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “Staff members in all three of my district offices, as well as my office in Washington, D.C., are available to assist Fourth District residents in registering for Individual Assistance with FEMA. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help to you.” HOW TO REGISTER: Telephone—1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY (800) 462-7585 for individuals with speech or hearing disabilities. Internet—They may apply for disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov Washington, DC 413 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6831 Fax: (202) 226-5172 Winchester, Tennessee 212 First Avenue SE Winchester, Tennessee 37398 Phone: (931) 450-0855 Fax: (931) 962-3435 Crossville, Tennessee 62 East Second Street Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: (931) 707-9091 Fax: (931) 707-9100 Columbia, Tennessee 807 South Garden Street Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: (931) 381-9920 Fax: (931) 381-9945 “I would also like to take an opportunity to once again th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:26Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=16FA7776-E718-43FC-868B-CDEA9B57CF61 | Rep. DesJarlais Votes to Expand American Energy Production, Create Jobs and Lower Gas Prices | 2011-05-04 | 2011 | 2011-05 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Thursday, May 05, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) voted in favor of final passage of H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act. This bill expands American energy production and creates jobs by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct oil and natural gas lease sales, which have been delayed or cancelled by the Obama Administration, in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Virginia. There is bipartisan support for energy production off the Virginia coast. According to a study by the Southeast Energy Alliance, offshore energy development in Virginia could create nearly 2,000 jobs in Virginia and produce more than a half billion barrels of oil and 2.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Upon passage of the bill, Representative DesJarlais noted: “I was pleased to cast my vote today in favor of this bill because I have a responsibility to make sure my constituents are not paying a penny more than necessary for their energy needs. Rising gasoline prices are hurting families across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional district and are hampering the ability of small businesses to create jobs and grow our economy. “By delaying oil and natural gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Virginia, the Obama administration is blocking crucial American energy production. This hurts our ability to keep energy prices low by making us increasingly dependent on foreign oil. Additionally, we are forfeiting muchâ€쳌needed revenue that could be used to help pay down the national debt. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that H.R. 1230 would generate $40 million in new revenue over the next decade. “We need to be doing everything in our power to keep energy prices low, especially during these difficult economic times. I look forward in continuing to address this important issue because the rising cost of energy is one of the concerns I hear most frequently while meeting with constituents across my district.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:26Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9831DD50-E818-4E24-B581-9551AF3F54AD | Statement by Representative DesJarlais on the Death of Osama bin Laden | 2011-05-01 | 2011 | 2011-05 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) released the following statement on the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden: “Last night, we achieved a significant victory against global terrorism and further strengthened the security of our nation. I’m incredibly proud of the brave men and women of our military and intelligence services who put their lives on the line to defend us from evil, and whose hard work ultimately led to the success of this mission. During this time, we should also take a moment to remember the lives that were lost on September 11th as well as those in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice, and once again offer our prayers to their families. While nothing will bring back their loved ones, I hope they can take some solace in the fact that Osama bin Laden has been brought to justice. May God Bless America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:26Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=5B3B5637-25F8-4208-BAD9-1629C843A578 | Field Hearing Examines Connection Between Higher Education and a Competitive Workforce | 2011-04-24 | 2011 | 2011-04 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Today, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), held its third field hearing to examine the important role of higher education and workforce training in the nation’s economy. The hearing was held at Columbia State Community College in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District, represented by Congressman Scott DesJarlais. Witnesses testified about the education and workforce needs in local communities, and the ability of higher education to successfully prepare individuals to join the workforce. “A range of unpopular Washington initiatives enacted during the last Congress contributed to an atmosphere of uncertainty for business owners, causing many to shrink their workforce or curb plans for expansion,” said Chairman Kline. “As a result, it has become even more important to ensure young adults have the tools necessary to stand out in this competitive job market.” “The district is blessed with many colleges and universities that are partnering with local businesses in an effort to produce workers that meet the needs of the private sector,” said Rep. Scott DesJarlais. “We must continue to encourage these sorts of partnerships.” Rep. DesJarlais continued, “One of my top priorities in Congress is to ensure that our young people and non-traditional students have access to an affordable and internationally competitive education.” Highlights from today’s hearing include – Dr. Janet Smith, President, Columbia State Community College: “We believe that community colleges are central to providing the diverse educational opportunities needed to meet the growing and ever changing job demands and needs. Columbia State is linked to the workforce needs of its service area through representation on various workforce boards, chambers of commerce, local government and civic organizations which inform college representatives of area education and training needs. These linkages foster communication and information necessary for community and workforce development throughout the re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:23Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=4390C15D-FD07-4EDB-8547-8C1D0C544439 | Tennessee's Fourth Congressional District Chosen to Host House Education and the Workforce Committee Field Hearing | 2011-04-13 | 2011 | 2011-04 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) is proud to announce that the House Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold an upcoming field hearing on education and job creation in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. The field hearing will take place on Thursday, April 21st at Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee. “I’m extremely pleased that our district has the opportunity to hold this important hearing,” said Representative Scott DesJarlais. “This hearing represents an ongoing effort to empower my constituents by providing them with an opportunity to voice their opinions and views directly to Congress. During these difficult economic times, we must ensure that we are fully preparing our students to enter the workforce with the necessary tools to successfully compete in the global economy. I believe that individuals from Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District can provide a unique perspective for my colleagues and I to consider as we tackle the educational challenges facing our nation. I thank Chairman Kline for the opportunity to hold this hearing.” “Rep. DesJarlais is committed to bringing commonsense and accountability to Washington, and he knows that starts with listening to the folks in his district,” said House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN-02). “I look forward to joining Scott and the people of Columbia to learn about the challenges – and the opportunities – they have found in their schools and workplaces. The insight we gain will help policymakers better understand how federal programs and initiatives affect the day-to-day lives of the American people.” The field hearing, entitled “Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development,” will take place at 10:00 a.m. (CST) in the Waymon L. Hickman Building at Columbia State Community College, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, Tennessee. More information about the field hearing is available at www.edworkforce.house.gov/hearings. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:23Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=4B846219-5833-4FA8-9842-906A77C376AA | Representative DesJarlais Votes to Repeal the Sebelius Slush Fund | 2011-04-13 | 2011 | 2011-04 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) voted in favor of H.R. 1217, a bill that repeals the Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). The fund currently makes $17.75 billion available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services over the next 10 years and can be administered without any further Congressional action or oversight. Additionally, this fund will continue indefinitely at a level of $2 billion per year after 2015. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that H.R. 1217 will save $16 billion over ten years. The bill was approved today by a vote of 236-183 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Upon passage, Congressman DesJarlais issued the following statement: “When facing a 1.5 trillion dollar deficit we must prioritize our spending. Creating a slush fund for an unelected bureaucrat to spend at his or her will is not an efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Prevention and Public Health activities that have merit need to be funded through the normal appropriations process. Today’s vote represents an ongoing effort by House Republicans to defund and repeal ObamaCare, reduce spending and get our nation’s fiscal house in order." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:23Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=B9D3FA93-0F0E-4144-8160-D93152A53EC6 | Congressman DesJarlais Says Americans Deserve to Hear the Truth | 2011-04-07 | 2011 | 2011-04 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor. Click Here to Watch Video I find it shameful that Washington has run up trillion dollar deficits for the last three years and yet there are those that seek to portray Republicans’ modest, commonsense spending cuts as extreme. It is time for government to tighten its belt and balance its budget just like families do every day across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. I refuse to allow our nation to continue to borrow money from the Chinese to pay for reckless government spending and then send the bill to our children and grandchildren. Americans deserve the truth. The choices that we make now on spending are not easy, but they are necessary. We cannot continue to spend money that we do not have. My constituents did not send me to Washington to ignore problems and offer excuses. They did not send me here to kick the can down the road. Our nation is not in debt because Americans are taxed too little. We are in debt because government spends too much. We must address our nation’s debt crisis and spending addiction, and we must do it now. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:23Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=4926E3B0-6F0A-4E86-9D00-38480054B669 | Representative DesJarlais Praises Chairman Ryan's "Path to Prosperity" | 2011-04-04 | 2011 | 2011-04 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) issued the following statement on Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI-01) fiscal year 2012 House budget resolution: “I applaud Chairman Ryan and my colleagues on the Budget Committee for the excellent work they did in developing the Republican Fiscal Year 2012 budget. This is the sort of bold action that the American people expect and deserve. Our nation can’t continue to spend money that we don’t have and borrowing from other countries is simply not a sustainable fiscal plan. Unfortunately, it seems that Democrats are content with maintaining the status quo, leaving the Republicans to lead the charge in addressing our debt crisis – a responsibility that we are more than willing to accept. “The Washington practice of kicking the can down the road stops now. This budget shows that we will make the tough decisions to ensure that our nation’s future is fiscally sustainable and that we will not leave our children and grandchildren with a crushing mountain of debt. “We were elected to make difficult decisions for the good of our country, and that is what we’ll continue to do. While I might not agree with every single proposed cut, there is no longer an option to ignore trillion-dollar deficits.” Click here to watch Chairman Ryan’s video entitled “A Path to Prosperity: America’s Two Futures, visualized.” Key Facts on Chairman Ryan’s budget: Cuts $6.2 trillion in spending from the president's budget over the next 10 years, reduces the debt as a percentage of the economy, and puts the nation on a path to paying off our national debt; Brings federal spending to below 20% of gross domestic product (GDP) and reduces deficits by $4.4 trillion; A study just released by the Heritage Center for Data Analysis projects that “The Path to Prosperity” will help create nearly one million new private-sector jobs next year, bring the unemployment rate down to 4% by 2015, and result in 2.5 million additional private-sector jobs in the last year of the decade; Will spur economic … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:23Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=7CAA6107-FE47-4102-B738-DF555185449F | Congressman DesJarlais Launches Tennessee Job Creators Tour | 2011-03-17 | 2011 | 2011-03 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | CLICK HERE to Watch “Is Government Holding Your Business Back?” American job creation is a top priority for Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), who announced today that he will be embarking on a district-wide “Tennessee Job Creators” tour. This tour is part of a continued effort by the congressman to have an open discussion with Tennessee job creators, entrepreneurs and innovators on ways the Federal government can foster economic growth and create jobs in the private sector. The congressman will be traveling throughout Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District to meet small, medium and large sized businesses representing a variety of industries, to receive direct feedback from proven job-creators on what federal policies are helping or hurting businesses as they strive to expand and create jobs. “Our nation has always had the ability to promote great entrepreneurship by fostering an environment that allows businesses to grow and flourish. Maintaining a strong business climate is vital if we want to create jobs and keep our nation globally competitive,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “I want to make sure that Washington is doing everything possible to help businesses succeed. I also want to know of instances where Washington places too many regulatory burdens on business so that I can work with my colleagues in Congress to eliminate these cumbersome federal regulations.” A September 2010 Small Business Administration reportconcluded that federal regulations cost U.S. businesses $1.75 trillion each year. To put this figure in perspective, the cost equates to an average of $8,086 per employee in 2008, with small businesses facing an even higher than average burden. This has made the path to economic revitalization and job creation riddled with unnecessary barriers. “During difficult economic times, we simply can’t afford to let bureaucrats in Washington impose unnecessary regulations that stifle job creation. It is my hope that by working with those who have a proven record of creating jobs, we can find … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:20Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=C452FAA3-2B39-4605-82BE-85F3385A6F65 | Congressman DesJarlais Votes For 3-Week Continuing Resolution to Cut 6 Billion Dollars | 2011-03-15 | 2011 | 2011-03 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting for H.J. Res. 48, the second short-term CR to fund the government until April 8, 2011: “In keeping with our promise to cut spending, I voted today to pass a short-term Continuing Resolution introduced by House Republicans that contains over $6 billion in spending reductions and funds the government for the next three weeks. The passage of this second short-term CR totals $10 billion in cuts passed by the House over just five weeks. “This vote sends a clear message to Senate Democrat Leaders and President Obama that House Republicans are serious about cutting spending and getting our economy back on track to creating jobs. “It’s time for the Senate and White House to follow the lead of House Republicans in delivering the level of spending cuts that the American people expect.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:20Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=FFBB5711-A115-434A-8607-6E14A96944AD | Congressman DesJarlais Asks Constituents to Partner with Him in Cleaning up Tennessee's Meth Problem | 2011-03-09 | 2011 | 2011-03 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) is committed to developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the serious problem of methamphetamine production in Tennessee, which is currently the top-ranking state in the nation for meth lab seizures. In order to craft the best possible approach for fighting Tennessee’s meth problem, Congressman DesJarlais has launched the “End Tennessee’s Meth Problem” campaign to solicit ideas from individuals across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. As part of the campaign, Representative DesJarlais and his staff have already spoken directly with local sheriffs throughout the district, and are planning to host several law enforcement roundtables in the coming weeks. By meeting with law enforcement, Congressman DesJarlais hopes to gain a better understanding of what tools and resources authorities need to safely and effectively clean up meth labs and curb meth production in Tennessee. Additionally, DesJarlais has also provided a way for his constituents to submit their suggestions directly to him through his Congressional Web site. Concerned individuals can visit www.DesJarlais.house.gov and click on the “End Tennessee’s Meth Problem” stop sign to offer their solutions for fixing Tennessee’s meth problem. The congressman will compile these ideas, along with those from local law enforcement officials, and use them as the basis for developing an approach for addressing this issue at the federal level. “Meth production is a very serious, very complex problem for not only our district, but for the entire state of Tennessee and across our nation,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “For that reason, I want to make sure that we develop the right approach in Congress to effectively deal with this issue. In order to do that, I need to hear as many different opinions on this subject as possible. So far, I have been incredibly pleased with the quantity and the quality of information I’ve received from both law enforcement officials and everyday individuals. Their ideas have already pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:20Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9F9E9F93-C26D-4BA5-AF0E-91569721ADD4 | House Republicans Vote to Protect Job Creators from Unnecessary Mandates | 2011-03-02 | 2011 | 2011-03 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Wednesday, March 3, House Republicans voted to pass H.R. 4, repealing the unnecessary 1099 tax reporting provisions. Starting in 2012, ObamaCare mandates that all businesses file an IRS Form-1099 for any vendor with which they conduct more than $600 in yearly transactions. This monstrous accounting and paperwork burden will create additional costs for business owners, particularly owners of small businesses, thereby reducing productivity and further stifling economic growth. H.R. 4 addresses one of the most widely unpopular provisions included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act(“PPACA”) by making three changes to existing federal law. First, it repeals the expanded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1099-MISC information reporting requirement enacted in section 9006 of PPACA that amends section 6041 (i) of the Internal Revenue Code. Secondly, it repeals the information reporting requirements with respect to real estate expenses enacted last year in section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010(“SBJA”). Lastly, it increases the amount of required repayments for overpayments of health care subsidies enacted in PPACA. Additionally, ending the 1099 mandate will reduce the deficit by $166 million and federal spending by nearly $20 billion over the next ten years. Upon passage of the bill, Congressman DesJarlais issued the following statement: “Washington should not be forcing small businesses to devote resources to burdensome tax filings instead of expanding their business and creating jobs. The 1099 reporting mandate is just another example of how government seeks to expand regulatory requirements with no regard for the effect it has on the American public. “The 1099 reporting mandate was so unpopular among businesses that even President Obama admitted that it was a flaw that puts an unnecessary burden on small business. While I applaud his concession, this just proves what Republicans have been saying all along. Democrats, in an effort to ram through this unpopular legislation, failed … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:20Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=A341DE9F-EE5E-44A3-BCCF-FF869597DA95 | Statement on Senate Passage of House Republicans' Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2011-03-01 | 2011 | 2011-03 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the two week, short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) introduced by House Republicans and passed in the House on Tuesday, March 1st. “I’m pleased that the Senate has taken a first-step in cutting spending by passing the House Republicans’ short-term Continuing Resolution that will save American taxpayers $4 billion and prevent a government shutdown. “It’s my hope that Senate Majority leader Harry Reid and President Obama have finally realized that they must stop their reckless government spending spree and work with Republicans to get our nation’s fiscal house in order before bankrupting the country. We can’t keep kicking the can down the road. The time for action is now, and the Continuing Resolution represents an opportunity to set the precedent for establishing fiscally responsible budgets. “While I’m disappointed that the Senate has yet to pass House Republicans’ original Continuing Resolution that would have saved American taxpayers $100 billion this year, I’m glad that we are still on track for achieving substantial budget cuts for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. Moving forward, I hope that we can count on Senate Democrats to continue working across the aisle with Republicans and not impede further efforts to cut spending. “Getting our nation’s debt crisis under control is a top priority of mine in Congress and I hope that today’s vote in the Senate is a sign that Democrats are willing to show leadership and join us in making these tough spending decisions.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:20Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=F5E009D6-FE1D-4E99-B047-A2EE81EF9563 | DesJarlais Statement on Short-Term Continuing Resolution | 2011-02-28 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that will cut spending and keep the government running. “I am 100 percent committed to cutting spending, decreasing the size of government and putting our nation back on the path to creating jobs. For this reason, I was proud to have voted in favor of passing H.R. 1, a Continuing Resolution that funds the government for the remainder of the fiscal year while instituting the largest spending cut since the end of World War II. Unfortunately, it seems that Senate Democrats still think government can continue down this path of fiscal irresponsibility and failed to take up and pass this bill. “In keeping with our promise to reduce spending, I voted today to pass a short-term Continuing Resolution introduced by House Republicans that contains over $4 billion in spending reductions and funds the government for the next two weeks, giving Senate Democrats time to consider our initial bill. It is important to note that this short-term CR cuts $4 billion over two weeks, an amount that will keep us on track for achieving the level of spending cuts that were proposed in the original bill. “I will continue to maintain a focus on reducing spending and limiting government. I encourage my Democrat colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass H.R. 1 and join us in helping to get America’s debt crisis under control.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=BEC92D95-FC8E-4173-88A4-E8B0EB80D95F | Representative DesJarlais Hosts "Meet Your Member of Congress" Events Across Tennessee's Fourth District | 2011-02-17 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais has hosted a series of “Meet Your Member of Congress” events in towns and cities across Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. These "Meet Your Member of Congress" events are designed to provide constituents with an opportunity to meet with their Congressman to share their thoughts and address issues that are important to Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District. Congressman DesJarlais has already held events in Winchester, Tullahoma, Lynnville, Lawrenceburg, Centerville and Pikeville. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=46E0134A-DDC6-4DB4-92DE-E08BC5880D87 | Congressman DesJarlais Opens District Offices in Columbia and Crossville | 2011-02-15 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Wednesday, February 16th, Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) officially opened his district offices in Columbia and Crossville, Tennessee. The offices will have full-time staff on hand to provide Fourth District residents with a variety of constituent services, including help in dealing with federal programs and agencies. “I’m extremely pleased to announce that my Columbia and Crossville offices are now open and ready to assist individuals in navigating the complex rules and regulations of the federal agencies,” said Congressman DesJarlais. “Providing the best possible constituent services is a top priority of mine, and I’m certain that these offices will prove to be extremely valuable to the people of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District.” Below is a partial list of issues that Congressman DesJarlais’ district offices can assist with: Social Security, disability, Medicaid and Medicare benefit problems Worker's compensation claims, problems with federal unemployment payments VA claims and military service problems SBA loan applications FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems Disaster assistance, regulation compliance, and federal grant application problems IRS tax problems Office contact information: Columbia Office 807 Garden Street Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: (931) 381-9920 Fax: (931) 381-9945 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=DAF6D1FF-CB2F-46E2-BF17-9F9B5FF94D36 | Congressman DesJarlais Delivers Remarks Celebrating President Reagan's 100th Birthday | 2011-02-09 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) delivered remarks on the House floor today paying tribute to President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday, which took place on Sunday, February 6, 2011. “My colleagues have done an excellent job today in eloquently paying tribute to Ronald Reagan’s life and the many accomplishments he achieved throughout his presidency. I’d like to take a moment though to recognize one of the most instrumental figures in shaping the Reagan legacy – Nancy Reagan. In the immutable words of John Donne, "No man is an Island, entire of itself," and with all the accolades we bestow on President Reagan, we must remember that Nancy was a key part of the Reagan team. She was an uncommon confidant and was always there to provide the President with unconditional support, which no doubt, served as a source of his strength. I believe President Reagan would find any tribute to him inadequate without also recognizing the person he described as the “companion without whom I’m never quite complete or happy.” So thank you Mrs. Reagan for the role that you played in guiding our country through difficult times and ensuring that America forever remains a shining city upon a hill.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=2D6E03A2-D205-41A6-B420-F305CFC234BE | Statement on the State of the Union Address | 2011-02-06 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama laid out his blueprint for addressing the critical issues facing our country over the course of the upcoming year. “While I was pleased that President Obama chose to focus on the need to create jobs, put a stop to the growing federal deficit and work with Republicans in a bipartisan manner, I hope that we will finally see a change in his actual agenda and not just in his tone and rhetoric. “Many people in Tennessee are hurting financially and have had to make tough decisions to cut back on their personal spending in order to make ends meet during these difficult economic times. Meanwhile, President Obama and the Democrats in Congress have asked the American people to foot the bill for Washington’s reckless spending spree that has only succeeded in growing the size of the federal government and increasing the deficit – not the number of American jobs. “Whether through enacting a massive trillion dollar so-called “stimulus” package that failed to stabilize our economy and halt the rising unemployment rate or ramming through a government takeover of the health care system that will raise taxes and hurt small business, it seems that the Democrats have been more focused on enacting policies that will actually hurt job creation, not help it. “Moving forward, if the President is serious about embracing a new direction for creating jobs, controlling spending and working in a bipartisan fashion, then he can count on Republicans to share our ideas and help in developing real solutions to fix our nation’s problems. “We simply cannot return to “business as usual”. The American people have sent a clear message that the era of deficit spending and big government legislation is over. They want us to govern within our fiscal means and cut the spending in Washington. We owe it to the American people to be good stewards of the taxpayer’s money, and that is what I aim to do… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=33183BE3-7213-45B4-958E-806D5A70D6D0 | Congressman DesJarlais Delivers Remarks on the Need to Repeal Health Care Bill | 2011-02-06 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Washington, D.C. –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) delivered remarks on the House floor today during consideration of H.R. 2. The following are Congressman DesJarlais’ remarks as prepared for delivery: “As a practicing physician for nearly two decades in Tennessee, I stand before you as an expert witness to the failures of a government run health care model. ObamaCare takes the problems I’ve seen in my home state and expands them to a national level. “This bill raises taxes, increases spending and will add 701 billion dollars to the federal deficit. Most importantly, ObamaCare will ultimately end up restricting patient’s access to quality health care by placing a Washington bureaucrat between patients and their doctors “Moving forward, we do offer solutions to our nation’s health care system. We must work toward reducing the waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare and instituting meaningful tort reform, thus decreasing the practice of defensive medicine. We can accomplish these goals without the creation of a giant new federal bureaucracy. “By voting to repeal this unnecessary health care bill we will effectively put a stop to the creation of a massive entitlement program that we did not ask for, we do not need and we cannot afford.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=40FA8006-27B4-4AF7-9C4A-7FB3566B2B87 | Representative Scott DesJarlais Votes to Pass Resolution Condemning Tragedy in Arizona | 2011-02-06 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Wednesday, January 12, the House passed a resolution condemning the brutal attack on Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of the Tucson, Arizona shooting tragedy. The resolution also honors the memory of the six lives that were lost, expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of those wounded and recognizes the bravery of the individuals who helped in subduing the attacker and saving lives. The copy of the four-page resolution can be found here. Upon passage of the resolution, Congressman DesJarlais (TN-04) noted: “I’m pleased that Members of the House of Representatives came together today to speak with a unified voice in both condemning this heinous attack, and expressing our condolences to the friends and families of all the innocent victims that were killed or wounded due to this horrific act of violence. “This resolution reaffirms the democratic principles that Congresswoman Giffords herself espoused when she read the First Amendment of the Constitution during the opening week of the 112th Congress – the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. “It is critical that we send a message that threats of violence and intimidation will not prevent Americans from participating in the democratic process. I will continue to fulfill my obligation of representing the people of Tennessee’s fourth Congressional District by making myself directly available to the people that I serve in order to foster discussion and exchange ideas.” Additionally, a bipartisan prayer service honoring Giffords and the Arizona shooting victims was held at 1 p.m. EST. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=61BB4983-18E4-49E6-9EF2-6AD1B5DDB30E | Congressman DesJarlais Delivers Remarks Celebrating President Reagan's 100th Birthday | 2011-02-06 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) delivered remarks on the House floor today paying tribute to President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday, which took place on Sunday, February 6, 2011. “My colleagues have done an excellent job today in eloquently paying tribute to Ronald Reagan’s life and the many accomplishments he achieved throughout his presidency. I’d like to take a moment though to recognize one of the most instrumental figures in shaping the Reagan legacy – Nancy Reagan. In the immutable words of John Donne, "No man is an Island, entire of itself," and with all the accolades we bestow on President Reagan, we must remember that Nancy was a key part of the Reagan team. She was an uncommon confidant and was always there to provide the President with unconditional support, which no doubt, served as a source of his strength. I believe President Reagan would find any tribute to him inadequate without also recognizing the person he described as the “companion without whom I’m never quite complete or happy.” So thank you Mrs. Reagan for the role that you played in guiding our country through difficult times and ensuring that America forever remains a shining city upon a hill.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=C31EB90D-1737-4BFE-B7BA-DAD7380A0579 | Congressman DesJarlais Attends National Prayer Breakfast | 2011-02-06 | 2011 | 2011-02 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On Thursday, February 3, 2011 Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) attended the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Amy. This yearly event, which is hosted by the United States Congress, is attended by roughly 3,500 guests from over 100 countries, including the President of the United States, the President’s Cabinet, Members of Congress, the U.S. diplomatic corps and other world leaders. Every U.S. President since Dwight Eisenhower has participated in the breakfast. “I was deeply honored to attend my first National Prayer Breakfast as the Representative from Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “My faith has played an integral part in shaping the values and principles that have defined me as a person, and will serve as a guiding light throughout my service in the United States Congress. Although many of the people that attended today may differ on ideas of policy, I was glad to see that we could all come together in asking God to bless our country.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:15Z |
| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=45D4674B-AE8B-4BBF-8436-A714F9802B8C | 112th United States Congress Takes Office | 2011-01-04 | 2011 | 2011-01 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | Representative Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) was sworn in as a Member of the 112th Congress on January 5th, 2011 by House Speaker John Boehner. Speaker Boehner conducted the individual ceremonial swearing-in for Rep. DesJarlais and his family following the official oath of office on the floor of the House of Representatives “I am deeply honored by this opportunity to represent the people of Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District in Congress and will remain committed to my promise of returning fiscal discipline and accountability to Washington, reducing the size of government and finding ways to create jobs," said Congressman DesJarlais. “Most importantly, I’ll never forget that the people of Tennessee chose to send a local doctor to Washington, D.C. because they wanted someone who would represent their hometown interests and never lose sight of the fact that Members of Congress are there to serve the people, not themselves.I look forward to working tirelessly for the people of Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District and representing them with the honor and integrity that they deserve.” After being sworn in, Representative DesJarlais voted for the new Republican Rules Packagefor the 112th Congress, an important first step in restoring transparency and openness in Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:09Z |
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