Press Releases
The Coronavirus Public Safety and Economic Recovery Act would protect employees and consumers, provide liability protection to employers
Knoxville, Tenn. (May 1, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Coronavirus Public Safety and Economic Recovery Act, legislation to prepare businesses and organizations across the United States for operations as the economy reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 28, 2020) – Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) called on the Trump Administration to assess the competitiveness of the United States Postal Service (USPS). In a letter to President Donald Trump, Rep.
Upon President Trump’s signature, small businesses can apply for funds to pay employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2020) -- This afternoon, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted for H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
Taxpayer Accountability for Airline Relief Act limits executive compensation for airlines receiving financial assistance under the CARES Act
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2, 2020) -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) today shared successful efforts by his office to repatriate constituents abroad. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, professionals in Rep. Burchett's office have assisted 33 constituents traveling in seven different countries with repatriation.
WASHINGTON (March 27, 2020) – Congressman Tim Burchett voted in favor of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today. Following passage of the bill, Rep. Burchett released the following statement:
Urges airline CEO’s to reject taxpayer-funded bonuses; Calls for independent contractors to be included in stimulus package
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) sent two separate letters related to the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts by Rep.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 17, 2020) -- Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives, with few members of Congress present, passed a corrected version of H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced the following March Mobile Office Hours cancellations: