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WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 25, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which passed the House. This legislation would make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent. Fentanyl-related substances' current Schedule I classification is set to expire later this year.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 24, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the Safe Aviation Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act to enable crashed airplanes’ “black box” data to be recovered more quickly.
This bill would require new aircraft to be outfitted with:
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WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 18, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Easy Access to Mail Act.
This bill would prohibit the United States Postal Service (USPS) from retroactively requiring home builders to install cluster mailboxes at new housing developments and would require a one-time approval from a local legislative body regarding the placement of cluster mailboxes.
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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.