Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)
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Recent News About Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)
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Senator Blackburn advocates for Kids Online Safety Act following teen’s death
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has released a video emphasizing the urgent need to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The video features Kathy, a mother from Middle Tennessee, who shares the tragic story of her 17-year-old son, Vaughn-Thomas.
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Blackburn urges enhanced protection for Trump after second assassination attempt
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has formally requested that the U.S. Secret Service provide former President Trump with protection equivalent to that afforded to a sitting president, following two assassination attempts within a span of two months.
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Senator Blackburn criticizes release of violent offenders without bail
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a video addressing the impact of releasing violent criminals without bail on public safety in cities across the country.
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Senators launch inquiry into protection measures for federal prison staff
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) have initiated a bipartisan inquiry aimed at protecting federal prison staff from sexual assault and harassment. This action follows reports highlighting incidents of inmate-on-staff sexual misconduct.
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Josh Hammer urges House passage of Kids Online Safety Act
Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large of Newsweek and host of “America on Trial with Josh Hammer” and “The Josh Hammer Show,” has called on the House to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. This legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), passed the Senate with a 91-3 vote and aims to provide young people and parents with tools, safeguards, and transparency to protect against online harms. If enacted, it would be the first major reform to the tech industry since 1998.
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Senator Blackburn announces growing conservative support for Kids Online Safety Act
On September 12, 2024, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced new conservative endorsements for the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. Co-authored with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the legislation aims to provide young people and parents with tools, safeguards, and transparency to protect against online harms. This bill marks the first major tech industry reform since 1998 and passed the Senate with a significant majority of 91 votes in favor.
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Blackburn commemorates 23rd anniversary of September 11 attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a video today commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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Blackburn and Peters urge transparency from Chinese automakers on ties with Communist Party
On September 11, 2024, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, sent a letter to several Chinese automakers urging them to disclose their ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The senators highlighted national security concerns associated with importing these vehicles into the United States.
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Senator Blackburn criticizes Biden-Harris immigration policies after Tennessee murder
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has criticized the Biden-Harris administration for allegedly allowing an illegal immigrant into the country who subsequently murdered a woman in Tennessee.
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Resolution introduced honoring 'Scarboro 85' for school desegregation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) led the Tennessee delegation in introducing a resolution celebrating the role of 85 students from the Scarboro neighborhood in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in the desegregation of public schools following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
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Senator Blackburn confronts Meta over alleged censorship of shooting sports content
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressing concerns over alleged censorship of shooting sports content and athletes on the platform.
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Senator Blackburn discusses inflation impacts with Tennessee small business owner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a video addressing the impact of inflation and rising prices on Tennesseans. In the video, Senator Blackburn converses with a small business owner in East Tennessee who describes how increasing costs have complicated material affordability, customer pricing, and employee hiring.
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Blackburn urges Congress to pass AFTER SCHOOL Act amid new school year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has released a video urging Congress to pass her bipartisan AFTER SCHOOL Act. The legislation aims to establish a grant program for local communities to create, maintain, and enhance after-school programs to combat violent crime among juveniles. Earlier this year, the Memphis City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting this legislation.
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Blackburn questions DHS and ICE over untracked migrant children
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has addressed a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner, demanding explanations regarding a recent report by the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report indicates that ICE lost track of at least 32,000 unaccompanied migrant children (UCs), with the number potentially rising to as many as 323,000.
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Senators criticize NBA's ties with Rwanda over human rights concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oreg.) have sent a letter to National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver, criticizing the NBA's increasing engagement with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who has been accused of human rights abuses. The letter also raises concerns about the league’s interactions with Chinese Communist Party officials.
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Lawmakers introduce act to ensure continuity in veterans' healthcare
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and their colleagues have introduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act. This legislation mandates that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) consider continuity of healthcare when determining if it is in a veteran’s best medical interest to see a community provider.
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Conservative group backs kids online safety act amid rising concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) celebrated the Senate passage of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act earlier this month. The bill is headed to the House with growing support from conservative groups, including Concerned Women for America.
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Senators applaud NOAA's pause on submarine cable restrictions
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Commerce Committee Ranking Member, issued statements following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement to pause permitting restrictions on commercial submarine cables in national marine sanctuaries. The change was urged by Senators Blackburn and Cruz in a letter sent earlier this year.
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Senate committee passes bill aimed at boosting US music tourism
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has passed the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act, introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.). The legislation aims to bolster music tourism for both domestic and international visitors.
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Blackburn introduces resolution condemning VP Harris' role as Border Czar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris’ performance in her role as Border Czar. On March 24, 2021, President Biden designated Vice President Harris to address the ‘‘root causes’’ of illegal immigration into the United States.