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Congressman Cohen Seeks Swift Reduction in Ethylene Oxide Emissions

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 12, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) has written to David Connor, general manager of Sterilization Services of Tennessee (SST), seeking the company’s swift reduction in toxic ethylene oxide emissions from its facility in Memphis

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Congressman Cohen Raises Concern about Sugar Substitutes

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 12, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) has written to Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, expressing concern about recent studies suggesting maltodextrin, sucralose and other artificial sweeteners or non-sugar substitutes could be harmful to human health

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Congressman Cohen and Senator Blumenthal Introduce the Safe Seats for All Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut yesterday introduced the Safe Seats for All Act, establishing an interim moratorium on the reduction of aircraft passenger seat sizes, widths and lengths until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) promulgates a final rule on the minimum dimensions necessary to ensure the health and safety of passengers.

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Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Prevent Swatting

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), along with House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Representatives Pete Stauber (R-MN), John Rutherford (R-FL), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX), introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023.

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Congressmen Cohen and DeSaulnier Introduce the Airport Infrastructure Resiliency Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 8, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), a member of the Subcommittee, yesterday introduced the Airport Infrastructure Resiliency Act which creates a pilot program to provide competitive grants to airports to plan for their responses to climate change, extreme weather events and natural disasters.

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Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Help West Tennesseans Recover from Natural Disasters

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act in the House of Representatives.

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Congressman Cohen Questions Amtrak CEO

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 7, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today questioned Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner on the status of a future Memphis-to-Nashville passenger route at a Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials hearing titled “Amtrak Operations: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Efficiency and Service.”

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Congressman Cohen Applauds District Court Ruling on Drag Law

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 5, 2023

ongressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, on June 3 applauded U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker’s ruling that Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act restricting drag performances is unconstitutional.

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Congressman Cohen Speaks in Favor of and Votes for the Debt Ceiling Compromise

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 3, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor in favor of the debt ceiling compromise, despite some provisions he doesn’t like, and then voted for it.

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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 2, 2023

As the summer travel season ramps up and millions of Americans continue to board crowded flights, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, today joined Senators Tammy Duckworth and Tammy Baldwin in reintroducing the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does more to prioritize passenger safety by appropriately considering carry-on baggage, people with disabilities, seniors and children in its emergency evacuation standards.

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Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis

By Memphis Standard Report | Jun 1, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two National Science Foundation grants totaling $741,268 to the University of Memphis.

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Congressman Cohen Commemorates Memorial Day

By Memphis Standard Report | May 31, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday:

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Congressman Cohen Announces Psychology Teaching Grant to the University of Memphis

By Memphis Standard Report | May 30, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a $456,076 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to train graduate psychology students.

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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Bipartisan Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 29, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the bipartisan Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail Act, which would designate a 287-mile trail linking Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina as a National Scenic Trail

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Congressman Cohen Votes Against Republican Repeal of Student Debt Relief

By Memphis Standard Report | May 28, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who hosted a webinar to teach students how to apply for student debt relief last year, today voted against a Republican-inspired repeal of President Biden’s modest student debt relief plan that has already helped more than 50,000 students in his Congressional District.

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Congressman Cohen Questions Expert Witnesses on the National Emergencies Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management titled “Never Ending Emergencies – An Examination of the National Emergencies Act.”

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Congressmen Cohen and Burchett Introduce SAFE Act

By Memphis Standard Report | May 26, 2023

Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Tim Burchett (TN-2), a Member of the Subcommittee, today introduced the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act.

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Congressman Kustoff Announces June Mobile Office Hours

By Memphis Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced today mobile office hours for the month of June. Mobile office hours will be held on Thursday, June 1st.

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Congressman Cohen Applauds Federal Emergency Assistance for Tipton County

By Memphis Standard Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), whose redrawn district now includes parts of Tipton County, today applauded President Biden’s major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee triggering the release of federal funds to help communities, including Tipton County, recover from severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred March 1-3, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Congressman Cohen Speaks and Votes Against “Thoughts and Prayers” for National Police Week

By Memphis Standard Report | May 24, 2023

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today went to the House floor to speak against a Republican-led resolution on National Police Week, and later voted against the measure.