Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 31, 2023) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) local team will host Mobile Office Hours in three counties this month, making it easier for constituents to get federal agency assistance and pass on opinions. Appointments are not necessary. Dates and times are below:
Friday, February 3rd - Loudon County
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 26, 2023) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 449, the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act that was introduced by U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) alongside U.S. Representative Andy Kim (NJ-03). This bipartisan legislation previously passed the House of Representatives during the 116th and 117th Congress.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 25, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss Lane’s success while finding his way through the minor leagues, the analytics that define the game, and what it takes to lock down a big contract.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 24, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act alongside U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28).
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2023) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act alongside U.S. Representative Andy Kim (NJ-03). This bipartisan legislation passed the House of Representatives during the 116th and 117th Congress.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2023) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) will join the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for the 118th Congress. This is the primary investigative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and oversees government operations.
The Committee’s mission is to “ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government and all its agencies” and will be led by Chairman James Comer (KY-01).
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) officially returned to the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 118th Congress.
Rep. Burchett served on this committee in the 117th Congress.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) officially returned to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Burchett served on this committee in the 117th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 7, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative-elect Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement in response to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s election:
"Congratulations to Speaker McCarthy. We took our time and came to this decision through honest debate that shows we will be a very deliberative body under his leadership. Now I’m excited to kick off the 118th Congress and reign in reckless spending, address the border crisis, and fight the woke agenda."
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 5, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative-elect Tim Burchett (TN-02) sent a letter to President Joe Biden to express his serious concern with some federal agencies’ refusal to work with casework staff of House members-elect.