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February 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2022) U.S. Representative Tim Burchett's (TN-02) local team will staff Mobile Office Hours at three locations during March, making it easier for constituents to get federal agency assistance and pass on opinions. Appointments are not necessary. Dates and locations for March 2022 are: 


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February 23, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2022) – Rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia is U.S. Representative Tim Burchett’s (TN-02) focus on the latest episode of Tennessee Talks. Former United States Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe joined this episode to discuss his diplomatic experience, what Ukraine’s stability means for European security and the importance of American energy independence in foreign policy.  


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February 22, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Eastern Ukraine:


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February 15, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Today marks six months since the Taliban seized control of Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement reflecting on this anniversary: 


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February 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 9, 2022)In the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) chats with Eric Flannery, owner of The Big Board in Washington, D.C. Mr.


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February 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 9, 2022) U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act today, legislation that requires the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to ensure its decision-making process is open and accessible to the public. U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Mark Green (TN-07) are original cosponsors of Rep.


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February 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2022) – In a letter delivered to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this morning, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) called for the House of Representatives to address fentanyl illegally trafficked into the United States. President Joe Biden received a copy of the same letter last week. 


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February 2, 2022
Burchett Opinions

This article was originally featured in The Hill on February 2, 2022

Many thought the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics would help China transition to democracy. That did not happen. Over a decade later, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) still prioritizes power over the freedom of its citizens, respect for neighboring countries, and good-faith partnerships with the international community. 


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January 26, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released a new episode of Tennessee Talks featuring Blount County Sheriff James Berrong


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January 25, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2022)U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding U.S. Representative Jim Cooper's (TN-05) decision to retire at the end of the 117th Congress: