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WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 13th, 2024) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced the Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025. Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Ind.) is a co-lead on the bill with Rep. Burchett. The legislation would authorize President Trump to commission privately armed and equipped actors to seize the persons and property of any cartel, cartel member, or cartel-linked organizations.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Feb. 5, 2025) – This week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) is co-leading the bill with Rep. Burchett.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (Feb. 3, 2025) – U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced H.R. 847, the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 10, 2025) – This week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act.
“There's been a lot of work done on this bill and I couldn't have raised the issue without the help of Shawn Ryan and Legend. This legislation has been sat on long enough. I look forward to working it through both chambers and getting it to President Trump's desk as quickly possible.” Said Rep. Burchett.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (January 3, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after voting to re-elect Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-4) to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (December 11, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
“It spends $9 billion more than last year's NDAA and the Pentagon just failed their seventh consecutive audit. I'm not going to vote taxpayer money into thin air or put it into the hands of folks who can't handle it." said Rep. Burchett.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Dec. 9th, 2024) – Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act.
Commercial pilots are required to carry paper copies of their original medical and airman certificates in the event inspection is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, a National Transportation Safety board representative, or federal, state or local law officials.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (November 20, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02)’s bill that would lower the periodic transaction report timeline passed through the House Oversight Committee.
H.R. 10133, the "Timely Stock Disclosure Act" would require Members of Congress and senior government officials to report their stock transactions within 15 to 30 days as opposed to the previous 30 to 45 day requirement.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Nov. 12, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act.
“We need to protect folks who want to come forward,” said Rep. Burchett.“Our government spends tens of millions of dollars on looking into UAPs, yet when someone wants to bring something forward, members of our government want to shut it down. People who want to bring the truth to light should be protected.”