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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.
Yes, he is. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the TVA Salary Transparency Act. The Tennessee Valley Authority is an American public power company providing electricity to over 10 million people in Tennessee and six surrounding States. TVA…
I thank the chairman and Mr. Roy for bringing this important piece of legislation to us. Let's be clear. H.R. 23 is very clear: The International Criminal Court, the ICC, don't believe Israel has the right to defend itself from terrorists…
Collapsing our government under our lack of physical restraint and acting like a bunch of spoiled kids is not doing people any service.
If she didn't break the law, then she's fine. but if she did break the law, she should be held accountable.
If they broke the law, dadgummit, they ought to be brought in and they ought to be brought to justice.
It's about justice. When we point the finger at somebody who's not kind to us, you all automatically assume it's political.
I congratulate a very fine young man from Tennessee's Second District, young Jack Felton. Jack is a proud member of the fall 2024 pledge class of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was recently…
I am proud to support this bill to honor Reverend Harold Middlebrook. I should have said in my notes earlier that there was an Urban League dinner, and Dr. Middlebrook, I thought, kind of had carried a heavy load his whole life. I…
I urge my colleagues to support the naming of a post office after Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt. My mama lost her oldest brother in the Second World War, and to the day she died, she talked about him. I could identify with what Marine Bost was…
By counting illegal immigrants, these states receive more electoral votes and seats in Congress. Doesn't that mean that Democrats benefit from illegal immigration?
I recognize the incredible work being done by Samaritan's Purse run by Franklin Graham and Mountain Ways run by my friend Joe Baker in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. When the storm left countless families without…
I congratulate Ms. Ruth Henderson McQueen for making it into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Ruth is a remarkable Tennessean who has dedicated her life to serving our communities, agriculture, and especially 4-H youth. Ruth started out in…
I recognize Brooke Cottrell from Corryton, Tennessee, who recently graduated from Lincoln Memorial University as a physician assistant. She is the daughter of my good friend, Scott Moore. Brooke has always been a very good student. She…
I recognize my dear friend, Coach Bill Higdon, who is turning 80 years old this month. Coach Higdon retired from the University of Tennessee in 2009 and was inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, something I will never be…
I recognize and congratulate my dear friend and Blount County Sheriff James ``Jimbo'' Berrong on being named Tennessee's Sheriff of the Year. It was much deserved. Jimbo has served for over 30 years, and he has done a great job keeping our…
I congratulate my dear friend, chef Dave Pinckney, on his retirement from the Cherokee Country Club. David has worked in the food industry since he was 16 years old, washing dishes at The Orangery, which was a very nice restaurant. As a…
I thank the vice chair for yielding, first of all, and I thank his dedication to this country and his friendship to me, and he will be missed. He is a good dude. Mr. Speaker, the State Department has been giving out cash vouchers to…
I recognize my friend, Louis Carl Dobbs, from Childress, Texas, who sadly passed away at the age of 78. Lou Dobbs, born on September 24, 1945, to Frank and Lydia Dobbs, earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University. He…
I appreciate the chairman's indulgence and the people who work in this committee. I appreciate that young lady over there. She is just a delightful woman, and I thank her for her friendship. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Water…
I recognize my dear friend, Mr. Kenneth Snyder, Jr., also known as Mickey, who just passed away. They had his funeral tonight. He was the age of 84. I can't believe it. Mickey was born and raised in Knoxville and had a deep sense of…
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