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WASHINGTON, D.C., (Nov. 17, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a statement in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek re-election to Democrat leadership in the 118th Congress:
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Congressman Burchett introduces the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) led 19 members of Congress in introducing a bipartisan bill to improve protections for veterans against mail fraud.
The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act would add up to 10 years to a prison sentence for a criminal convicted of committing or conspiracy to commit telemarketing or email marketing fraud that targeted a veteran of any age.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2022) – The latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks, is now available. In this episode, Mike Howell, Director of the Oversight Project at the Heritage Foundation joins Rep. Burchett to discuss the Biden administration’s lack of transparency.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Legal Aid for Americans Act to improve access to legal aid in low-income communities.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Recycled Plastic in Asphalt Act as part of his ongoing efforts to spur innovation in the recycling and waste industry.
“If we want to take care of our environment, we need to rely on more innovative green solutions than just wind & solar,” said Rep. Burchett. “Studying the real-world use of RPM asphalt will take us a step closer to building a cleaner infrastructure and a cleaner future.”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Oct. 19, 2022) –The latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks, is now available. In this episode, legendary Hall of Fame guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper sits down with Rep.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced a bill to make the federal prosecution process against violent offenders and drug criminals more efficient.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Oct. 05, 2022) – The latest episode of U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) podcast, Tennessee Talks with Tim Burchett, is now available. In this episode, ClearPath CEO Rich Powell joins Rep. Burchett to discuss clean energy sources and private-sector innovation.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 04, 2022) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to object to a proposed rule which would force hospitals and doctors to provide sex-change procedures and hormone blockers to children.