Press Releases
WASHINGTON (Feb. 13th, 2020) – Yesterday, the Trillion Trees Act, legislation that would plant 1 trillion trees globally by 2050 and incentivize the use of wood products as carbon sequestration devices, was introduced by Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) with Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) as an original cosponsor. U.S. Reps.
WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2020) – After President Donald Trump delivered his 2020 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2020) - Congressman Tim Burchett will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Jefferson City Municipal Building, 112 City Center Drive, Jefferson City, 37760.
During the meeting, constituents will be able to ask questions and learn more about his legislative agenda. The free event is open to the public and media.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced legislation to quickly deliver past-due benefits to individuals who are owed money from the Social Security Administration. Rep. Burchett's bill, H.R.
WASHINGTON – This afternoon, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against House Concurrent Resolution 83, the Iranian War Powers Resolution.
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed the Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act this afternoon. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) served as the Republican lead for this bill and worked with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to draft the legislation.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after Iran fired multiple missiles at facilities housing U.S. troops in Iraq:
Knoxville, Tenn. -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after Congressman Phil Roe (TN-01) announced he will not seek a seventh term in 2020:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani: