President Obama declared it a disaster area promptly, with the urging of the delegation.
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.
I also want to thank Senator Corker, who rightfully said that our delegation works together well.
Madam Speaker, it's been interesting listening to the discussions this morning and this afternoon. Social Security is 75 years old. It came about because of Franklin Roosevelt, a great Democratic President, and a Democratic Congress…
I thank Mr. McGovern for granting me the time and for bringing this amendment. Mr. Speaker, you don't put good money after bad, and this would be putting good money after bad. I was in this Hall earlier with Senator McGovern, in the…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 410, noes 0, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 416]…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ron Gettelfinger for his leadership at the United Auto Workers, UAW, and to congratulate him on his retirement after a lifelong dedication to the auto industry. He is a former chassis line repairman…
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the work of Congressman Green from Houston. And when I look at him and I look at Mr. Smith, I think about my weekend trip this past weekend. I went to Austin, Texas. And when I was in Austin, I was at the Barbara…
Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green), the sponsor of this resolution and the former president of the Houston branch of the NAACP.
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1422) honoring the Department of Justice on the occasion of its 140th anniversary. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 242 honors one of our Nation's oldest and most esteemed civil rights organizations, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…
I ask unanimous consent all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and add extraneous material. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Tennessee? There was no objection.





