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REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON NON-BINDING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Press Release | The Constitution & Federal Oversight, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against a Democrat-led resolution that could prevent the President from protecting American troops and civilians against Iranian aggression: "Today’s non-binding resolution, which will never become law, was another symbolic gesture from the Resistance. Unfortunately, it could be construed as a gesture of support for the Iranian regime which, if it did become law, would prevent the President from acting quickly to protect Americans and our allies, as he did this week, decisively..."
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS SUPPORTS DONALD TRUMP AGAINST RADICAL IMPEACHMENT
Press Release | The Constitution & Federal OversightWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., represents Tennessee’s Fourth District in Congress. He issued the following statement opposing House Democrats’ vote to impeach the President today: “Today was Democrats’ fourth attempt to impeach the President, since Nancy Pelosi became House Speaker. The Radical Left may have succeeded in impeaching Donald Trump this time, on a purely partisan vote, but have failed to convince Americans this is anything other than a stunt to distract from their socialist agenda and weak presidential candidates – the real abuse of power... "
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS CHEERS BIPARTISAN DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Press Release | Veterans, Border & Immigration Enforcement, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Armed Services Committee, cheered passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after a long period of negotiations among the House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans, to reverse harmful military cuts under the Obama Administration.
EXCELLENT NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT, LABOR FORCE SURGE UNDERSCORE BENEFITS OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOOD STAMP CHANGES
Press Release | The Economy, Education, AgricultureWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Agriculture Committee, overseeing the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), released the following statement of support, after the Trump Administration issued a final rule this week requiring able-bodied adults, ages 18 to 49, to train, volunteer or work, in order to receive food stamp benefits: “In this outstanding economy, hopeful Americans are re-joining the labor force, securing new, good-paying jobs. There are millions available, and many career paths, for those able to work. The Trump Administration’s changes to the SNAP program will help to foster a culture of achievement and success..."
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS DENOUNCES NANCY PELOSI'S IMPEACHMENT EFFORT AS FAR-LEFT ATTACK ON CONSTITUTION AND ELECTIONS
Press Release | The Constitution & Federal OversightWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted against House Democrats’ resolution to protect the secret, partisan impeachment inquiry Nancy Pelosi is pursuing to distract from her party’s socialist agenda, weak presidential candidates, and a federal investigation of Obama Administration corruption. Tennessee’s Fourth District representative issued the following statement: “The story is the same as it has been since Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton fair and square. Sore losers in Congress have been desperate to change the result. They already tried the Russia Hoax. Now it appears Democrats’ leading 2020 candidate, just like Hillary Clinton at the State Department, abused his position in the Obama Administration, and Nancy Pelosi is on the defensive..."
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE NAMES REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS FUTURE OF DEFENSE TASK FORCE MEMBER
Press Release | Veterans, The Economy, Energy & Infrastructure, The Constitution & Federal Oversight, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., attended the first hearing of the House Armed Services Committee’s Future of Defense Task Force today. Committee Chairman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Ranking Member Mac Thornberry (TX-13) recently named Rep. DesJarlais (TN-04) to the bipartisan Task Force, which has a renewable three-month charter to investigate long-term Pentagon planning to counter Russian and Chinese military advancements.
PRESS RELEASE: CONGRESSMAN SCOTT DESJARLAIS ON HOUSE SYRIA RESOLUTION
Press Release | The Constitution & Federal Oversight, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., released the following statement describing his vote against House Resolution 625 that attempts to obscure former President Barack Obama's role in creating the humanitarian crisis in Syria and President Donald Trump's successful efforts to defeat ISIS and stabilize the country: "This week’s House resolution essentially blames Barack Obama’s failed foreign policy on Donald Trump, who has made major progress in Syria and elsewhere. Our former president called ISIS the 'J.V. squad' before it took over large portions of Iraq and Syria. He drew a 'red line,' which he refused to enforce, instead inviting to Russia to monitor Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad. President Obama’s 'reset' with Russia and nuclear deal with Iran, meanwhile, provided those countries with more flexibility and resources to expand in the Middle East...."
CONGRESSMAN SCOTT DESJARLAIS ON DONALD TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY
Press Release | The Constitution & Federal OversightWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., released the following statement: “Before and after last year’s midterm elections, a few of us predicted Democrat leadership would fall prey to their most strident members and move to impeach President Trump. Sadly, having accomplished nothing but fruitless investigations in this Congress, Speaker Pelosi has allowed this radical element to dictate another partisan investigation..."
CHATTANOOGAN: Groundbreaking Held For New Veterans Home In Bradley County
In The News | Veterans, Health CareCLEVELAND -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers and Ed Harries, executive director of the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board, were joined by federal, state and local partners Wednesday as they broke ground on the new Bradley County Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Cleveland. U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, State Senator Mike Bell, State Senator Todd Gardenhire, State Rep. Dan Howell, State Rep. Mark Hall, Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis, Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks, Many-Bears Grinder, former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, staff from the Bradley County Veteran Services Office and community members participated in the groundbreaking celebration.
Elk Valley Times: On District Tour, DesJarlais visits Lincoln County High School
In The News | The Economy, EducationFAYETTEVILLE -- U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee’s 4th District in Congress, was in Fayetteville recently, visiting with community leaders during a luncheon hosted by American Development Corp. and with education officials at Lincoln County High School as he toured the district.