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May 25, 2023

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. 

Issues: Border Security

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May 24, 2023

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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May 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 18, 2023) – This week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of three bills to support law enforcement officers. 


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May 18, 2023

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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May 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 17, 2023) – On the latest episode of  Tennessee Talks, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the recent TikTok hearing held by the House Energy & Commerce Committee. They discuss TikTok's censorship, the damaging effects it can have on children's mental health, and how the Chinese app poses a threat to U.S. national security.


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May 15, 2023

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.

Issues: Border Security

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May 15, 2023

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. 

Issues: Border Security

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May 3, 2023

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. 


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May 2, 2023

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. 


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April 26, 2023

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.

Issues: Debt & Deficit