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March 1, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2024) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced two bills related to congressional ethics as part of a concerted effort to improve accountability for members of Congress.

The first bill, H.R. 7484, would require members of Congress who are foreign nationals to file a statement of their status as a foreign national, and for other purposes. 


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February 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 29, 2024) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced H.R. 7466, the Do Your Job Act.

The Do Your Job Act would cut the pay of Members of Congress by 10% each year they fail to pass an annual budget.


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February 21, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 21, 2024) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Tony Vitello, Head Coach of the Tennessee Volunteers joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss what he looks for when recruiting players, taking the Volunteers to Omaha for the College World Series, and what attracted him to the University of Tennessee.


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February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 13, 2024)U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on his vote in favor of impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the second time:

Issues: Border Security

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February 12, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Feb. 12, 2024)U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced H.R. 7309, the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act.

Issues: Education

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February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Patrick Wilson, President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the recent winter storms that hit East Tennessee, new developments at McGhee Tyson Airport, and passport processing times returning to pre-COVID levels.


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February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement after voting in favor of The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

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February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement after voting in favor of the impeachment articles filed against Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas.

Issues: Border Security

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February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 7, 2024)U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced a concurrent resolution supporting federal investigation of the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

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February 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 1, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.