Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
Washington, DC (January 9, 2026) -- Today, Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced Congressman Tim Burchett (TN02) as the chair of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE). Since his first election, he has remained steadfast in exposing waste, fraud, and abuse in government systems and services.
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Washington, DC (January 7, 2026) -- “Today, I am calling on the House Intelligence Committee to subpoena and release the immigration records of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. This request was directed towards the Intelligence Committee because the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is not the correct jurisdiction.” – Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02)
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"Nicolas Maduro is a thug and a narcoterrorist, responsible for the murder of countless Americans. Today, the heavy hand of American justice brought Maduro out of hiding, ending his tyrannical regime once and for all.
Thank you to President Trump, Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, and our brave service members who carried out this operation." -- Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02)
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For Immediate Release:
Today, Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Trump Tariff Rebate Act (TTRA). The legislation would increase the standard deduction for all taxpaying Americans. By increasing the standard deduction, taxpayers would be placed in lower tax brackets, resulting in lower annual tax obligations. Thanks to President Trump’s tariff revenue, taxes could be lowered through the TTRA.
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Today, US Congressman Tim Burchett introduced three bills to make everyday American life safer.
Washington, DC (November 19th, 2025) — Today, US Congressman Tim Burchett introduced H.R. 6079, the “Social Security Guarantee Act of 2025,” into the US House of Representatives. This bill guarantees individuals the right to receive Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act in full, with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment.
“It is important that folks have assurances that they will get their Social Security benefits that they have paid into their whole lives,” said Congressman Burchett.
Knoxville, TN (November 19th, 2025) — Today, the Department of the Air Force announced that McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base will be home to eight new KC-46A “Pegasus” and will be utilized by the 134th Air Refueling Wing. This announcement adds another major event to the state’s rich military history and continues to strengthen the arsenal of aircraft already stationed in Knoxville.
Washington, D.C. (November 12th, 2025) — Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett voted in favor of a funding package to reopen the federal government. After 42 days of Senate Democrats holding the government and the American people hostage, the House has passed a bill to fully reopen the federal government.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) visited Second Harvest, where he met with CEO Elaine Streno and her team. Congressman Burchett toured their warehouse, where volunteers have already packed 1.3 million meals this year.