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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 thank the chairman, the number one second baseman on the team. The bill you are about to vote on is the gravy train, and the final stop before it goes off the cliff is this Chamber, Mr. Speaker. It costs $1.9 trillion, and only 9 percent…
February is Black History Month, as we all know. Today, I rise to recognize WJBE, Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station and a media cornerstone in our community. WJBE was originally founded by the godfather of soul, James Brown, and…
The American entrepreneurial spirit is the bedrock of our Nation's economy, creating good-paying jobs, solving everyday problems, and providing the goods and services we rely on. I rise today to celebrate the A.G. Heins Company, which rode…
I appreciate your friendship and your kindness to the 435th most powerful person in Congress--that would be me. I really do, brother, and I am going to miss you. Mr. Speaker, after six terms representing Tennessee's First Congressional…
With this body back to work this week, I was hoping we would be here to work and to address the ongoing health and economic crisis. Unfortunately, that is not the case. While small businesses and hardworking Americans struggle to get by…
Late last week, east Tennessee said goodbye to a beloved member of our community, Wanda Moody, a close, dear friend of mine, and mentor, who led incredible careers in the field of public service and education. She passed away on Sunday at…
November is National Adoption Month, and I rise in celebration of all the families created and strengthened through the selfless act of adoption. Adoption has united countless children with loving, caring parents, and every child deserves…
Our country is still battling the opioid epidemic, and every day we hear heartbreaking stories of those lost to overdoses during this crisis. Congress must remain vigilant in the fight against opioids, especially synthetic fentanyl from…
During the coronavirus pandemic, community organizations in east Tennessee stepped up to help our neighbors in need. I rise today to highlight the efforts of Random Acts of Flowers, which recently delivered its 500,000th bouquet; and to…
It is in the best interests of the United States of America to build and maintain strong partnerships with our allies across the globe. In that spirit, I rise today in recognition of our important relationship with one of those allies, the…
I thank Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking Member Chabot for this opportunity as a freshman. It doesn't escape me that you all have allowed me to move forward with a meaningful piece of legislation as a freshman, and I can assure you that…
The United States Congress needs to get back to work. We need to start working on the issues that deal with our constituents. One of those that is of great concern in Tennessee is invasive Asian carp. They are a nuisance in too many of our…
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