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Rep. Turner Introduces Bill on Health Insurance Mandates
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais has co-sponsored legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This bill would repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates implemented under the Affordable Care Act.
Midnight Rules Relief Act may relieve horse industry
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais worries that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service might impose new rules expanding the Horse Protection Act in the waning days of the Obama presidency, and the Midnight Rules Relief Act. If Midnight Rules becomes law, it could potentially be used to address such rules, provided that the Congress could agree to overturn them.
POPULAR HOUSE BILL TO LIMIT EXECUTIVE POWER, IMPROVE ECONOMY PASSES WITH SUPPORT OF REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS DONALD TRUMP HAS PLEDGED TO SIGN “REINS ACT”
Press Release |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a bill requiring congressional approval for any federal rule or regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, passed the House of Representatives last night on a bipartisan vote of 237-187.
Tennessee officeholders say they await Park Service findings
In The News |Rep. DesJarlais will await the findings of a review by the National Park Service on how officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park handled the fire that swept into Gatlinburg. "My heart goes out to victims of arson, and I'm eager to see a full review of the disaster and response, including any breach of policy.”
Rep. Scott DesJarlais Votes To Stop "Midnight" Regulations
In The News |Congressman Scott DesJarlais voted on Wednesday for the Midnight Rules Relief Act, legislation to prevent last-minute regulations from the outgoing Obama Administration from taking effect. The bill, which the Senate will now consider, amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to override multiple federal regulations in “one fell swoop”.
TENNESSEE’S REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS VOTES TO STOP “MIDNIGHT” REGULATIONS
Press Release |WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott Desjarlais, M.D., voted today for the Midnight Rules Relief Act, legislation to prevent last-minute regulations from the outgoing Obama Administration from taking effect.
Sevier County Will Receive Federal Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Recovery Additional Aid, Other Counties May be Awarded as Damage Assessments Continue
Press Release |Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced Thursday evening December 15th that Sevier County will receive federal aid assistance through a Presidential Disaster Declaration as the county begins its recovery from the devastating wildfires of Nov. 28, 2016.
Tenn. members of Congress urge President Obama to approve disaster assistance
In The News |Representative DesJarlais along with other members of Tennessee’s Congressional delegation have urging President Obama to approve Governor Haslam’s request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee. The declaration would help five Tennessee counties impacted by wildfires and severe weather in November rebuild and recover.
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.