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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2020) - Congressman Tim Burchett will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Jefferson City Municipal Building, 112 City Center Drive, Jefferson City, 37760.

During the meeting, constituents will be able to ask questions and learn more about his legislative agenda. The free event is open to the public and media.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced legislation to quickly deliver past-due benefits to individuals who are owed money from the Social Security Administration. Rep. Burchett's bill, H.R. 5634, amends the Social Security Act to require that past-due benefits be paid prior to the payment of social security representative fees.

WASHINGTON – This afternoon, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against House Concurrent Resolution 83, the Iranian War Powers Resolution.

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed the Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act this afternoon. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) served as the Republican lead for this bill and worked with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to draft the legislation.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after Iran fired multiple missiles at facilities housing U.S. troops in Iraq:

Knoxville, Tenn. -- Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after Congressman Phil Roe (TN-01) announced he will not seek a seventh term in 2020:

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani:

"The United States has the right to defend itself from any threat. Iran and its puppets put American lives at risk when our embassy was attacked in Iraq. Today, President Trump and our military took appropriate action against Iran and its terrorist general, Qassem Soleimani. The message is clear: any hostility toward Americans will not be tolerated."

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 2, 2020) - Congressman Tim Burchett's local team will staff Mobile Office Hours at three locations during January making it easier for constituents to get federal agency assistance and pass on opinions. Appointments are not necessary. Dates and locations for January 2020 are: