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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 gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of the H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. America's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic depends…
When I was 5 or 6 years old, I had a Sunday school teacher tell me a story that relates to a little bit of what we are doing right now. A small child went missing in the Plains States. The community went in 100 different directions. They…
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. I rise to recognize the millions of Americans across this great country who are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Alzheimer's is a frightening disease that has impacted several…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I rise today in support of those who have experienced domestic abuse. Over 73,000 Tennesseans were victims of domestic violence last year. Sadly, many victims struggle for support after…
I suggest to you that Congress is out of order when we fail to protect the least amongst us. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not been recognized for debate. ____________________
If this unanimous consent request cannot be entertained, I urge the Speaker and the majority leader to immediately schedule the Born-Alive bill because survivors of abortion deserve protection, and the American people deserve a vote on…
? The SPEAKER pro tempore. For what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition?
I salute you for your salute to the Tennessee Big Orange with your tie selection. I also rise today to recognize Weigel's Farm Stores, an east Tennessee-based convenience store chain, for its dedication to selling Tennessee products…
The city of Knoxville and the people of the Second Congressional District lost a distinguished citizen and leader on March 11 when my good friend, Arthur Seymour, Jr., died at the age of 74. Arthur was born in Knoxville and lived there his…
I thank Ranking Member Bishop for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, the Natural Resources Management Act is notable for its bipartisan support and for the conservation of our natural treasures. Tennessee's Second District, the district I…
I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for yielding to me. I rise to join my colleagues in advocating for the unborn. This country was founded to preserve our inalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Abortion, the…
Today I rise with a heavy heart to speak about my constituent, Pierce Corcoran. On December 29, 2018, Pierce was struck and killed by a vehicle operated by an undocumented immigrant in Knoxville. This is a personal matter for me, Madam…
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