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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act. This bill holds fentanyl smugglers accountable for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic. U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 11, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted to pass legislation to secure the southern border of the United States. 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (May 3, 2023) – On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, CEO of the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee Ben Harrington joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the mental health crisis, how mental health is stigmatized, and what state legislatures and the federal government can do to better serve people dealing with mental health issues. 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act. This bill would create a new incentive program that would empower community banks to lend to small businesses by easing their tax burden. 

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Apr. 26, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against legislation that would raise the debt ceiling. 

H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 would suspend the debt limit through March 31, 2024 or until an increase in debt of $1.5 trillion, whichever comes first. It would also allow discretionary spending to grow by 1% each year through FY2033.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Apr. 24, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act.

"Roddie Edmonds showed incredible bravery that should make every American proud," said Rep. Burchett. "He fearlessly faced down Nazi soldiers during World War II and saved hundreds of Jewish lives when he refused to turn in his fellow Jewish servicemembers, even at gunpoint. This Congressional Gold Medal is a fitting way to honor his legacy."

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Apr. 20, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This bill would provide women and girls equal opportunity in athletics and a fair playing field by ensuring that athletic departments follow Title IX rules that protect the integrity of women's sports. 

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Apr. 20, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.