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Tim Burchett Tennessee Talks Podcasts
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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U.S. Capitol
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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U.S. Capitol
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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Tim Burchett Tennessee Talks Podcasts
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:


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January 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 20, 2022)U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act today, a bill that holds fentanyl smugglers accountable for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic. U.S. Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Michael Guest (MS-03) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) joined Rep. Burchett’s legislation as original cosponsors. 
 


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Tim Burchett Tennessee Talks Podcasts
January 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 12, 2022) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the first episode of his new podcast series titled Tennessee Talks with Tim Burchett

“I’m excited to share my views, as well feature voices from throughout our community and country, on Tennessee Talks,” Rep. Burchett said. “I encourage Second District constituents to tune in and hear directly from me about where I stand on important issues.” 


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United States Flag Flown Over Capitol
December 17, 2021
Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) recommendation that barriers be installed in seven dams along the Tennessee River to help prevent the spread of Asian carp:

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December 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 7, 2021)Tonight, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the revised Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act: