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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.
Mr. Speaker, I would just like to reiterate my extreme commendations of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's life and the appropriateness of the resolution. When I was a member of the National Conference of State Legislators, I suggested we give…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1147) to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as…
I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and provide extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009, or PACT Act, will allow law enforcement to strengthen their efforts to combat illegal smuggling of tobacco products. Every…
Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the silver-throated Representative from New York's Ninth Congressional District (Mr. Weiner).
Mr. Speaker, I just want to commend both Ranking Member Smith and Mr. Weiner. This is bipartisan, bicameral, and bilegally. And since it's tri-bi, I encourage everybody to vote ``aye'' on S. 1147. I yield back the balance of my time. The…
I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1141. The question was…
Madam Speaker, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) was indeed correct. It's going to be a historic vote of 100 years that started with Teddy Roosevelt, who talked about the need for health care in this country. And that debate was continued…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1087) honoring the life of John H. ``Jack'' Ruffin, Jr. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1087…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 1115 expresses appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena on the 25th anniversary of his passing. On…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1115) expressing appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena on the 25th anniversary of his death. The Clerk read…
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