It is our job in Congress to fix this. We have not updated the immigration system in over three decades.
Steve Cohen
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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.
The previous administration enacted over 400 changes designed to shut down legal immigration.
The Trump Administration considered every undocumented immigrant a priority for removal.
Could you ask the folks, because they come under you, at Global Entry to look into why citizens in Memphis have to go to Jackson?
Director Wray testified that a lot of the animus that has been conjured up against government, in this Congress particularly, but around the country, have given White supremacists of the belief that their actions may be justified.
The invasion narrative some Members push in this hearing room is bigoted, fact-free, and dangerous.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. {time} 1600 Amendment No. 67 Offered by Mr. Obernolte The…
I would just continue to urge a ``no'' vote. You don't have to be woke. You just don't have to be asleep. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from…
I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 65 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Illinois The Acting…
I respectfully claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.
Reform, not repeal is what we should be looking for. Essential Air Service is a critical transportation lifeline for many rural communities. It was put in place to guarantee small communities maintain a minimum level of air service. The…
I reiterate my opposition. I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.
I claim the time in opposition to this amendment offered by Representative Kean, not as an individual from District 9 but as the ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee being given certain responsibilities for that position. The Acting…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 50 Offered by Mr. Kean of New Jersey The Acting…
I will close in reciting the previous argument that this is not about protecting public safety and that First Amendment rights would be violated. I looked back to see my crowd here, to see how we would win this voice vote, and it looks…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Committee will rise informally. The…
Mr. Issa is a worthy adversary, but it is still 40-love. Mr. Chair, I ask everybody to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1515 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…
I would just reiterate the fact that this will add additional burdens to the FAA. They would have to independently verify every single NOTAM. The FAA is already overburdened with work, and they need more and more folks there to make our…
May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 1 minute remaining.
The government was weaponized on that day--as I said, nuclearized--to take over the government, to overthrow the government.
Yesterday, FBI Director Wray sat here for almost five hours and put up with continual questions attacking his patriotism, his judgment.
I think Tucker Carlson and some of the members, colleagues on the other side of the aisle, have said that Ray Epps was a secret government agent, helping encourage this crime so as to make the president look bad.





