Steve Cohen
The Public Record
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.
I am not opposed to all regulation. I repeat, not opposed to all regulation.
This bill, the Regulatory Freeze for the Jobs Act is an instrument that creates a mistaken cure for a problem that doesn't exist.
H.R. 4078 is premised on the false assertion that regulations undermine job creation.
This is Black History Month, and I introduced recently a proposal to have a Congressional Gold Medal issued to a cumulative group, the individuals who marched for freedom, sat in, brought about civil rights in our Nation, all the civil…
Will the gentleman yield? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.
May I have unanimous consent to ask one brief question that's pertinent to this bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman seek unanimous consent to extend the debate time?
Yes, please. For 1 minute. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Tennessee to extend the debate time?
I thank the gentleman from Michigan, Ranking Member Conyers. Madam Speaker, this is a very important bill, and I appreciate the efforts put in it by Ms. Slaughter and Mr. Walz, who have championed this for over many, many, many years, and…





