Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today joined a bipartisan majority of her House colleagues in rejecting the Obama Administration’s nuclear deal with Iran. Blackburn issued the following statement in opposition to the deal: “This deal will have disastrous consequences for the security of our nation as well as our allies. The fact is, it’s a terrible deal that will put in jeopardy the safety, security and stability of generations to come. For the sake of our children and grandchildren we can a... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement following House passage of H. Res. 411, finding that President Obama has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. “The American people deserve the full truth surrounding President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran. Yet, in defiance of the law, the President has refused to allow Congress to review two secret side agreements to the deal,” Blackburn said. “The security of our nation, our children an... Read more

“All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills.” — U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 7, clause 1 Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today issued the following statement regarding the United States District Court for the District of Columbia's ruling in United States House of Representatives v. Burwell: “This court decision is a victory for the rule of law. The origination clause speaks ve... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today was presented with the American Conservative Union (ACU) Award for Conservative Excellence by ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. The ACU, the nation’s largest grassroots conservative organization, was founded in 1964 to promote the principles of liberty and the strength of the Constitution. The award recognizes Congressman Blackburn’s 96% rating as part of ACU’s Annual Rating of Congress that rates members based on their voting record on issues important to con... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today joined her House colleagues in approving legislation to improve accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs and ensure our nation’s Veterans receive the care they deserve. H.R. 1994, the VA Accountability Act of 2015, would provide the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased flexibility in removing VA employees for performance misconduct. H.R. 1994 would strengthen accountability and performance for VA Senior Executive Ser... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today voted in support of legislation that supports Tennessee’s small businesses by reining in regulations that have led to higher prices, lower wages, and a decline in economic growth. Blackburn issued the following statement in support of H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS ACT). “Almost 75% of small businesses reported that regulations were hurting their operating environment. With Tennessee home to so many of the bes... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) was joined by 134 of her colleagues today in sending a formal request to United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) immediately investigate the practices of Planned Parenthood regarding the sale of fetal body parts following the release of two graphic videos. Blackburn serves as Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which launched an investigation into the “abhorrent” videos earlier this month. “The ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today voted in support of legislation that would take action to deal with sanctuary cities and protect Americans from criminal illegal aliens. Blackburn issued the following statement in support of H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: “When will President Obama and Democrats in Congress accept responsibility for their lawless policies, which are clearly jeopardizing the safety of American citizens? Democrats owe the American people an expla... Read more

Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) joined her Republican colleagues on the House floor tonight to discuss the Congressional investigation into videos showing Planned Parenthood doctors discussing the sale of fetal body parts. A transcript of Congressman Blackburn’s remarks follows below: “We come to the floor tonight as mothers and grandmothers and dads and granddads. We come with just such heavy hearts and such a burden for what we have found out, for what we have... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today released the following statement regarding the shootings in Chattanooga: “I am deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence that has been carried out on our military facilities in Chattanooga today, resulting in the deaths of four Marines. This is a heartbreaking loss for our nation’s military and the entire Chattanooga community. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved and the people of Chattanooga. I know that the community... Read more