U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed the American Telemedicine Association at the 2023 EDGE Policy Conference, discussing the need for legislative initiatives to ensure the permanence and accessibility of telemedicine services. Senator Blackburn emphasized the importance of modernizing HIPAA and addressing online privacy to facilitate the expansion of telehealth.Regarding the need to modernize HIPAA, Senator Blackburn stated, "We are long past the days of [a] paper chart in the fax machine [that] comes out at the referred doctors." She highlighted...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have issued a joint statement ahead of the upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Big Tech CEOs. Both senators, who are members of the committee, expressed their concerns regarding the actions of social media companies and the need for real and enforceable reforms to protect children online.In their statement, Blackburn and Blumenthal highlighted the ongoing harm suffered by children as a result of their online activities. They criticized the empty promises made by Big Tech executives and...
Jan 25, 2024In a statement released today, Senator Blackburn expressed her thoughts on the tax deal currently being discussed. She highlighted the positive impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which she believes unleashed the economy and helped businesses thrive.Senator Blackburn specifically mentioned the importance of reinstating certain provisions from the TCJA, such as R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, and the business interest deduction. She emphasized that these provisions are essential for Tennessee businesses and expressed her satisfaction that they are...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Tennesseans and the American people are still experiencing the negative effects of three years of inflationary spending, excessive regulations, and failed leadership under the Biden administration.Since President Biden assumed office, inflation rates have skyrocketed. In just 17 months, it reached a four-decade high of 9.1 percent, and even now it remains elevated at 3.4 percent, which is more than double the rate inherited by President Biden. The price of various essential goods and services has also surged...
Jan 24, 2024U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has expressed her strong opposition to the popular social media platform TikTok attempting to establish a presence in Nashville. In a statement, Senator Blackburn highlighted the concerns surrounding the platform's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the potential threat it poses to national security.Senator Blackburn stated, "Tennesseans do not want Communist China to set up shop in our backyard." She went on to explain that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is obligated by Beijing's strict laws to provide...
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have joined forces with their colleagues to introduce the Safeguarding Charity Act. The aim of this bill is to protect the independence of the nation's tax-exempt organizations, such as private schools, churches, and non-profit charities.The need for this legislation arises from recent rulings by federal judges that have placed federal restrictions on private institutions solely based on their tax-exempt status. This has raised concerns that these institutions could face punishment if they fail to comply...