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REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO IMPROVE TROOP NUMBERS, PAY, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT IN NATIONAL DEFENSE CONFERENCE REPORT
Press Release | Veterans, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted today for the House-Senate Conference Report on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to improve troop numbers, pay, training and equipment, after years of budget cuts.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS STATEMENT ON NEW YORK TERROR ATTACK
Press Release | Border & Immigration Enforcement, National Security“I’m very saddened when these attacks occur. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Emergency personnel again ran toward danger. Most shocking is that our country continues to ignore threats of Islamic terror. Federal authorities were aware of the attacker’s terrorist connections, before he rammed his truck into a peaceful crowd. The Orlando and San Bernardino killers also displayed clear warning signs. But open-borders zealots and radical judges deny Americans our most basic right to security... "
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO END UNCONSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL PAYOUTS AND SLUSH FUNDS
Press Release | The Economy, The Constitution & Federal OversightWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted for two bills this week to “break up the cozy relationship between special interests and Washington insiders,” he said.
AMY DENNIS JOINS REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS' WINCHESTER OFFICE AS NEW FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., has hired Amy Dennis, a Fourth District native with years of experience as a legal assistant, to serve as his Field Representative in Winchester.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE CHOICE AND AFFORDABILITY FOR OBAMACARE VICTIMS
Press Release | Health CareWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s most recent executive order.
TENNESSEE’S FOURTH DISTRICT CELEBRATES LATEST EMPLOYER GROUNDBREAKING
Press Release | The EconomyDAYTON, TN – Continuing its winning streak, Tennessee’s Fourth District today celebrated the groundbreaking of the latest manufacturer to locate a large facility – and hundreds of jobs – in the region. Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., was present at the ceremony in Dayton, Rhea County, for Finnish company Nokian Tyres.
REP. DESJARLAIS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S UN SPEECH
Press Release | National Security"I'm heartened to see President Trump reasserting American values and strength. The days of apologizing for our country's greatness and leading role in the world are over. The United States will protect itself and our allies and hold the United Nations to the same promise."
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO REMOVE MS-13 MEMBERS, TRANSNATIONAL GANGSTERS IN U.S.
Press Release | Border & Immigration Enforcement, National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (H.R. 3697). Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., voted for the legislation to bar foreign nationals with gang ties from entering the United States and to speed deportation of illegal alien gang members.
REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS INVESTIGATES NAVY ACCIDENTS AMID MILITARY READINESS CRISIS
Press Release | National SecurityWASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Armed Services Committee hearing today, Navy admirals described a dire picture of military readiness to Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., and other committee members.
Rep. Scott DesJarlais Investigates Navy Accidents Amid Military Readiness Crisis
In The News | National SecurityAt a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Navy admirals described a dire picture of military readiness to Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D., and other committee members.