Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Senate Democrats rejected the clean government funding extension passed by the House of Representatives, triggering a full shutdown of the federal government.
Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2025)- Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett introduced a bill aimed at promoting classical and traditional architectural styles in federal public buildings to enhance civic and national pride. This legislation codifies President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14344, which encourages the use of classical and traditional architecture in Federal public buildings that cost over $50 million.
Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2025) - Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett successfully offered a motion directing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to issue a subpoena compelling Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell to appear for a deposition. The motion passed the Government Operations Subcommittee unanimously and follows a formal request submitted by Rep. Burchett last week urging the Committee to secure Ms. Maxwell’s testimony.
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett voted YES on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The reconciliation bill advances President Trump’s agenda by renewing the President’s tax cuts, securing our border, modernizing aviation, all while including the largest mandatory spending cut in history.