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Tim Floyd Burchett is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Born on July 25, 1963, Burchett has been active in Tennessee politics for several years, previously serving as the Mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018. He has a background in local government, which has informed his approach to federal issues.
I appreciate my friend, Chairman Jordan, yielding to me. I thank my friend, Representative Ann Wagner, for introducing this important bill again--no better person than a mama and a grandmama--and she does a good job at both of those. Madam…
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill which I feel is pumped full of woke nonsense. This $1.66 trillion package has billions of dollars set aside for LGBT centers, museums, hiking trails…
Today I rise to congratulate Coach Lamar Brown and the Knoxville West High School football team on their undefeated season in the Second Tennessee Class 5A State championship. Knoxville West earned their ring at Finley Stadium in…
I am glad you are up there, but I am disappointed that the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cooper), my friend, has left. He is the dean of the Tennessee delegation, and he has been a good friend to me since I came to Congress. I would see…
I want to take a moment to appreciate some powerlifting champions in east Tennessee. That is correct, I said powerlifting. Last week, I was on the plane back to Knoxville from Washington. This fellow sitting next to me talked excitedly…
Following Jim Jordan is like why nobody wanted to follow Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. It is going to be tough. But you never reduce burdens or inflation by increasing taxes $740 billion. It is estimated that there is a $4,500 increase on the…
Dozens of Americans are being detained in foreign countries, and this has been brought to everybody's attention by the latest deal in Russia. These families deserve answers from our State Department about what is being done for their…
For the record, it is really cold. I don't know what y'all are planning in here, if y'all are planning on cutting hogs or not, but it is that cold. I just want you to know, for the record, some of the folks have complained, and I am one of…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…
I claim the time in opposition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. There are so many things that are dividing our country right now, but this is something that should bring us all together. Alzheimer's and dementia are frightening diseases that impact…
Thank you, Mr. Cawthorn. Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure being here with you all. I know my wife is watching this and probably wants to get to the Mexican restaurant right now, and so I will cut this really short, Madam Speaker. Thank you…
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