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Tennessee Members of Congress Urge President to Approve Federal Disaster Assistance for Five Tennessee Counties Affected by Wildfires, Severe Weather
Press Release |WASHINGTON - Members of Tennessee’s Congressional delegation today urged President Obama to quickly approve Governor Haslam’s request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee to help five Tennessee counties impacted by wildfires and severe weather in November rebuild and recover.
Tennessee Delegation Requests Medicare Enrollment Extension for Victims of East Tennessee Wildfires
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Tennessee delegation sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt to request CMS extend the open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries in Sevier County, Tennessee due to the recent wildfires.
Thousands of acres newly protected on the South Cumberland Plateau
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais was recognized along with Senator Corker and Senator Alexander for their continued support of the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This private-public partnership demonstrates how we can work together to find solutions that protect the environment and natural resources, while supporting local economies and jobs.
21st Century Cures Act takes important steps forward
In The News |Representative DesJarlais made the following statement on not voting for the Cures Act, “I disagreed with the way the original version was funded from mandatory instead of discretionary dollars. The bill transformed from a good bill to into another runaway government program.”
Protected black vultures preying on livestock industry
In The News |The 2014 farm bill's livestock indemnity program allows farmers who lose livestock to birds that are federally protected to file a claim at their local Farm Service Agency offices. Congressman DesJarlais noted that the black vulture was "plaguing the Southeast." These migratory birds are known to attack and eat live animals.
Rep. Phil Roe wrote blueprint for Obamacare repeal
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais agrees with Rep. Roe that a patient centered and market driven healthcare plan is the direction repealing Obamacare should go. DesJarlais said he expects Congress to move quickly on health care reform.
DID DONALD TRUMP SAVE PAUL RYAN? – Senate holds leadership elections this morning – HOUSE DEMOCRATS PUNT ELECTIONS TO NOV. 30 – Rick Scott eyes Nelson’s Senate seat – RSC CANDIDATE FORUM TODAY
In The News |Moving forward Speaker Ryan still needs to get 218 votes on the floor in January to secure the speakership, meaning he can only afford to lose a few dozen Republicans. Rep. DesJarlais noted that, “A month and a half is an eternity in politics.”
House GOP unanimously nominates Paul Ryan for Speaker
In The News |House Republicans on Tuesday afternoon unanimously nominated Paul Ryan for a second term as speaker. The GOP Conference gave Speaker Ryan a voice-vote approval, forgoing a secret ballot tally that would have shown how many Republicans oppose Ryan leading the chamber. Rep.
The Chattanoogan
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais made the following statement, "The Sherwood Forest in Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional district provides multiple resources that sustain the local economy and help protect the sensitive wildlife in the area. As an outdoorsman, I am pleased to learn that Sherwood Forest will also soon provide new opportunities for public recreation.
Congress passes Packers and Stockyards modernization act
In The News |The House of Representatives and the Senate passed H.R. 5883, the Technical and Clarifying Amendments to the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act of 2016 and was signed into law by President Obama on October 7th. Rep. DesJarlais was one of the original co-sponsors of the Packers and Stockyards Modernization Act.