As we move forward at the Energy and Commerce Committee with a thorough investigation into Planned Parenthood's practices, I am pleased we are also taking concrete steps to strengthen existing laws that will help protect the lives of babies while also introducing legislation to defund Planned Parenthood. Below are the bills we’ve introduced during the 114th Congress and links for you to review the legislation: H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 Bill would impose a one-year mora... Read more

Hi There! If you missed my telephone town hall tonight, I encourage you to click on the video below to hear about our polling results regarding the Iran Deal and illegal immigration: If you did not have the opportunity to participate, you can listen to the entire session by clicking below: Contact me here if you have questions that were not answered. Hope you'll join us next time! Read more

Yesterday I voted for the Student Success Act. Here’s my video explaining some of the Conservative victories in this bill and additional background information: HR 5, THE STUDENT SUCCESS ACT We’re working to be sure the bill that comes out of Conference with the Senate includes safeguards important to conservatives – parental involvement in all aspects of public education including curriculum, testing, school choice, and protection of privacy. Underlying Bill Eliminates the Secretary’s ability t... Read more

The Congressional Prayer Caucus launched the ‪#‎FaithItForward‬ initiative today to help highlight and share the positive impact faith has on communities all across the country. Today I'd like to share with you the story of Tommy Lee, Lesa and their daughter Abigail Kidd, a remarkable family from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. At her 20th week of pregnancy, doctors warned Lesa of life-threatening issues with her baby Abigail. Undeterred, Lesa continued her pregnancy and the family has enjoyed a full ... Read more

It has been three years since President Obama first unveiled his Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, more commonly referred to as DACA. DACA has provided deportation deferrals and work permits to illegal aliens, which has served as a magnet to encourage more illegal aliens to cross our Southern border. The President’s decision to expand amnesty for over five million unlawful entrants is a gross abuse of power. More than 90 million Americans are out of work, so it is unfair to Tenness... Read more

I have been thoroughly reviewing the language in the full and final Trade Promotion Authority bill, H.R. 1890, over the past several days. I have also read some of the analysis and summaries that different economists have offered. However, like you, I want to read the bills myself. Many have contacted me with their concerns about Trade Promotion Authority. When traveling around my district, I consistently hear “Congressman, I support free trade, but I just don’t trust this Administration.” You k... Read more

Many of you know I visited an unaccompanied child (UAC) detention center at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma last Saturday. It is clear that many Oklahomans are working hard to make the most of a terrible situation. Any action Congress takes must actively address. A political ploy will only make it worse. Now, I wanted to share some of my thoughts, concerns, and action points from that day. The Ft. Sill UAC detention facility houses approximately 1,000 male and female teens who have been apprehended crossing ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement today condemning the attacks on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya that resulted in the senseless murder of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those brave Americans we have lost as a result of this despicable act of violence. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers Americans face when serving our country abroad. This act of violence ... Read more

On Monday, March 26, 2012, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) will attend the morning session of the United States Supreme Court hearings on President Barack Obama’s Health Care Law. “I am honored to be asked to attend these proceedings,” said Blackburn. “We are extremely concerned about the effects this flawed law will have on the healthcare choices of every Tennessean, as well as how it will impact the tens of thousands of Tennesseans who are employed in the vital healthcare industry in middl... Read more

In recent decades, America's industrial edge has been dulled by a cocktail of anti-competitive taxes, high labor costs and endless regulation. Conservatives must not let the same thing stifle the new creative economy. Read more