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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 4, 2021) – Last night, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against House Democrats fiscal year 2021 budget resolution. This shell resolution lays the groundwork for President Biden and Democrats in Congress to enact massive federal spending and far-left policy priorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Unrest continues to grip Burma after the nation's military seized control of the government and took political prisoners. U.S. Representative and House Foreign Affairs Committee member Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding the ongoing situation in Burma:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan 26, 2021) – The Republican Steering Committee has recommended U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) remain on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 117th Congress. On returning to the Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Burchett said he is ready to get to work on creating a more peaceful world, holding adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party and the Iranian regime accountable, standing up for Israel and keeping American military members out of harm's way.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Today, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee announced its membership for the 117th Congress. U.S Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) was among the Republican members assigned to the committee. Regarding his new position, Rep. Burchett said it gives him an influential seat at the table when it comes to fighting for East Tennessee's transportation and infrastructure needs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 21, 2021) – Shortly after President Joe Biden assumed office yesterday, staff in the office of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel changed the embassy's name on Twitter to "U.S. Ambassador to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza." Although the account name has since been changed back to "U.S. Ambassador to Israel", U.S. Representative and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Tim Burchett (TN-02) is questioning the Biden administration's commitment to the United States' role in keeping a peaceful Middle East.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Earlier today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) attended the ceremony and released the following statement regarding the new president's inauguration:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 13, 2021) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against an article of impeachment accusing President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection. Rep. Burchett released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Tonight, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against a non-binding resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Donald Trump from office. Rep. Burchett released the following statement:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan 8, 2021) – United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer Brian Sicknick has died from injuries sustained during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol Building. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) has released the following statement:
"U.S. Capitol Police officers protect everyone visiting the heart of our nation's democracy, and it is terrible to hear an officer lost their life protecting us from violence. I'm praying for Officer Sicknick's family and fellow officers during this difficult time."