Press Releases
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:
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. Burchett show, despite the disruption caused by Coronavirus on the day-to-day operations of the Legislative Branch, that he is committed to delivering results for East Tennesseans.
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. The original bill passed last week contained dozens of pages that required corrections before the Senate would take it up for consideration, further delaying our nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Tim Burchett (R, TN-02) voted against H.R.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced the following March Mobile Office Hours cancellations:
- Rockford Mobile Office Hours: Tuesday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rockford Town Hall, 3719 Little River Road, Rockford
- Rutledge Mobile Office Hours: Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rutledge Library, 8030 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge
WASHINGTON (March 14, 2020) -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding the House's vote on H.R. 6021, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act:
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2020) -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement following President Trump's declaration of a national disaster due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak:
WASHINGTON (MARCH 6, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2020) -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) today released the following statement after the first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Tennessee:
"I am confident Tennessee's state and local health departments are well prepared to handle Coronavirus cases. It is extremely important to follow guidance from health authorities to keep yourself and others safe during this time. Please take the appropriate steps if you think you have contracted the virus or develop flu-like symptoms."
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2020) -- Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced H.R. 6078, the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2020) - Congressman Tim Burchett's local team will staff Mobile Office Hours at four locations during March making it easier for constituents to get federal agency assistance and pass on opinions. Appointments are not necessary. Dates and locations for March 2020 are: