Press Releases

Burchett sworn in for second term in U.S. House of Representatives

January 3, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 3, 2021) -- Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) was sworn in for his second term serving Tennessee’s Second Congressional District. Rep. Burchett released the following statement after taking his oath of office:

Historic artifacts from Museum of Appalachia on display in Burchett’s Washington office

December 31, 2020 Press Release

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 31, 2020) -- Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced unique artifacts from the Museum of Appalachia will be on display in his Washington D.C. office, which is located in room 1122 of the Longworth House Office Building. Since 2003, these items have been on loan to U.S.

Rep. Burchett calls on colleagues to return to Washington, get COVID-19 relief bill right

December 23, 2020 Press Release

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 23, 2020) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) has released the following statement:

Burchett votes against 5,593-page, $2.4 trillion government spending package

December 21, 2020 Press Release

Burchett: “We are sent here to represent our communities, but like so many other representatives, I was never given the opportunity to speak on behalf of East Tennesseans”

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2020) – Tonight, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This legislation is over 5,000 pages long, contains all 12 appropriations bills that are supposed to be voted on individually and has a $2.4 trillion price tag.

Burchett votes against one-week government funding measure: “This is getting ridiculous”

December 9, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2020) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against a measure to temporarily fund the government until Friday, December 18. Congress previously passed a short-term funding measure on September 22 after failing to fully fund the government for fiscal year 2021. Rep.

Burchett celebrates life of Wanda Moody on House floor

December 3, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 3, 2020) -- Last night, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) honored the life of former Knox County Commissioner Wanda Moody, who passed away on Nov. 29. In a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep.

NFIB recognizes Congressman Burchett with Guardian of Small Business award

October 21, 2020 Press Release

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2020) – Yesterday, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced its “Guardian of Small Business” award recipients. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) was among the winners recognized by the NFIB.

Burchett blasts Twitter for censorship, bias against Trump Administration officials

October 15, 2020 Press Release

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Yesterday, tensions escalated between the social media company Twitter and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany after Twitter suspended the Press Secretary’s account for sharing a negative New York Post article about former Vice President Joe Biden. U.S.

Burchett introduces resolution to require cost estimate of legislation to be read on House floor prior to vote

October 9, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Oct. 9, 2020) – Following an Oct. 1 vote on a 115-page continuing resolution that was brought to the House Floor just 40 minutes after its public release, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) is working to give American taxpayers more transparency regarding the cost of federal legislation. Today, Rep.

Congressman Burchett discusses USPS operational changes with Postmaster General DeJoy

October 7, 2020 Press Release

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2020) – Earlier this year, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) sought answers on behalf of his constituents following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s abrupt operational changes at the United States Postal Service (USPS). Today, Rep.