Steve Cohen, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 9th district since 2007, recently shared several updates on social media regarding his political activities and opinions.
On December 7, 2024, Cohen expressed his pleasure in meeting with Bill Browder and congratulated him on receiving a knighthood. He praised Browder’s efforts for the Magnitsky Act, describing him as a “champion for human rights” and “#Putin’s #1 enemy.” Cohen emphasized their discussion on supporting Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. “Pleased to meet w/ @Billbrowder and to congratulate him on his well-deserved knighthood! Bill’s fight for the Magnitsky Act has made him a champion for human rights—and #Putin’s #1 enemy. We discussed the need to support #Ukraine & to equip them to counter Putin’s imperial…”
On December 10, 2024, Cohen commented on Matt Gaetz’s departure from Congress before an Ethics Committee report could be released. He accused Gaetz of knowing the contents of the report which he described as revealing “THE TRUTH about his misconduct.” Cohen advocated for public access to this report due to its funding by taxpayers. “Matt Gaetz fled Congress before the Ethics Committee could release its damning report because he knows what’s in it: THE TRUTH about his misconduct. I’m fighting to #ReleasetheGaetzReport b/c the public paid for it and they deserve to see it—especially when we know Trump is…”
On December 11, 2024, Cohen announced that Congress had passed the 2024 Water Resources Development Act, highlighting its benefits for Memphis and Tennessee’s 9th district. He noted securing key victories that would enhance economic growth, protect approximately 146,000 acres of natural habitats, and improve residents’ quality of life. ” Congress just passed the 2024 Water Resources Development Act & that’s great news for #Memphis & TN-9! I secured some key wins this year that will boost our economy, protect ~146,000 acres of natural habitats, and improve our quality of life.”
