Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Oct. 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement in response to Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01) being nominated for Speaker of the House:
"Congratulations to my good friend Steve on receiving the Republican nomination for Speaker. I hope my colleagues will rally around Steve so we can get back to governing and advancing a conservative agenda. It's time for us to take this to the House floor and quickly start serving our constituents."
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Shawn Ryan, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss what stuck with him most from his time being a SEAL, how he helps veterans transition back into civilian life, and his dive into mental health research.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted for the motion to vacate the chair. He released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on his intention to vote for the motion to vacate the chair.
“I have to vote my conscience. We failed to do our job and pass a budget and then passed a temporary spending bill to extend the deadline like we do every year. It’s a tough decision, but I’m poised to vote for the motion to vacate because we are $33 trillion dollars in debt. We either need to change our direction or change our leadership.”
WASHINGTON, D.C., (October 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement about the death of Officer Tucker Blakely, an officer with the Knox County Sheriff's Department.
“Kelly and I are praying for family of Officer Tucker Blakely, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every time they put on the uniform, and we are grateful for that every day. We will never forget their sacrifice. God bless the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.”
WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement about his vote against H.R. 5860 – Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 29, 2023) – An amendment submitted by U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) was included in the State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill that passed the House of Representatives.
This amendment prohibits funds from being used in the State Department’s Art in Embassies program.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 29, 2023) – An amendment submitted by U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) was included in the State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill that passed the House of Representatives.
This amendment prohibits funds from being used for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, which is led by multimillionaire and former secretary of state John Kerry.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 29, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Enhancement Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 21, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on the possibility of members of Congress going home without a spending deal:
“I’m totally disgusted we are talking about going home when a shutdown is looming. This is a terrible idea when we should stay in D.C. and work through our differences and deliver the results we all promised the American people.”