Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 11, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 11, 2025) – Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025.

The Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025 amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to grant the President the authority to propose cancellations of specific discretionary budget amounts, direct spending items, or targeted tax benefits within 30 days of a bill's enactment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 6, 2025) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA).

WASHINGTON, D.C., (February 25, 2025) – Today, U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., will hold a press conference Tuesday on H.R. 260, the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act. The Senate version of the legislation has been introduced by Sens. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.

When: 3:15pm ET - Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Where: House Triangle

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 13th, 2024) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025. Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) is a co-lead on the bill with Rep. Burchett. The legislation would authorize President Trump to commission privately armed and equipped actors to seize the persons and property of any cartel, cartel member, or cartel-linked organizations. 

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 5, 2025) – This week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is co-leading the bill with Rep. Burchett.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Feb. 3, 2025) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced H.R. 847, the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act.