Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement today in advance of President Obama's economic speech in Chattanooga, Tennessee: “There’s one thing the American people know about President Obama – he’s pretty good at delivering campaign speeches. Unfortunately, his actions don’t match his rhetoric. People in Tennessee don’t want a ‘grand bargain’; they want a plan to create jobs that cuts taxes, regulation, and litigation. Get the government out of the way. “People need to loo... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has introduced legislation to delay Obamacare for one year. H.R. 2809 would delay all provisions of the Affordable Care Act taking effect on January 1, 2014 or later by one year from the date of enactment. Additionally, this bill would delay all Obamacare taxes by one year. Blackburn’s legislation builds on efforts in the House last week to delay both the individual and employer mandates. Co-sponsors include Representatives Andy Harris (R-MD); Mark Meadows (R-... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama's speech on the economy. “While I am glad President Obama is finally returning his focus to jobs, one thing is clear from conversations I am having with my constituents in Tennessee -- people are tired of talk. We don’t need more speeches filled with empty promises; we need action. That is exactly why I am always fighting for solutions that will spur economic growth and create jobs for all Ame... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today issued the following statement in support of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, which was approved by the House of Representatives. H.R. 5 will improve our education system and put our students on a path to success by restoring local control, supporting effective teachers, reducing the federal footprint in our schools, and empowering parents. “This legislation helps to right the wrongs of our broken education system by bringing back flexibility to schools ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today voted to give hard-working taxpayers the same relief from President Obama's healthcare mandates that his administration has granted to businesses. After a series of secret meetings with business interests, the Obama administration postponed the implementation of the healthcare mandate for businesses employing 50 or more full-time employees. Today, the House of Representatives voted to extend to all Americans that same one-year reprieve from the law’s ter... Read more

Representatives Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) and Todd Rokita (IN-4) today fought back against burdensome regulations being imposed on American ceiling fan manufacturers by the Department of Energy (DOE).Blackburn and Rokita secured a provision in H.R. 2609, the Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, that would prevent any funds from being used by DOE to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed “Standards Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits” rule. Ceiling fans and ceiling fan l... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee todayexpanded their investigation into the implementation of Obamacare. Blackburn joined members of the committee in writing toHealth and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to inquire about the Obama administration’s recent decision to abandon a verification process for exchanges. Blackburn and committee leaders are concerned with the Obama administration’s disregard for the health law’s requ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today joined leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in an effort to get answers from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about the implementation of Obamacare. In light of the administration’s announcement that it would delay the full implementation of the health care law's employer mandate for one year, committee leaders sent letters to HHS and the Treasury Department requesting documents and... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) has co-sponsored legislation in the House that would repeal the 30-hour definition of "full-time employment" in Obamacare, and restores the traditional 40-hour definition. H.R. 2575, the Save America Workers (SAW) Act, was introduced in the House by Reps. Todd Young (IN-9), Pete Olson (TX-22), Mike Kelly (PA-3), and Tim Walberg (MI-7). The bill has 113 co-sponsors. “Small business owners all over my district have told me that Obamacare’s definition of a full-t... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today helped lead the Energy and Commerce Committee request for documents relating to Planned Parenthood and the Obamacare Navigators program. Blackburn issued the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a scandal-ridden, big abortion business that doesn’t deserve to get any taxpayer money. Ironically, Obama and Sebelius are asking Planned Parenthood to help promote universal health care, but Planned Parenthood really just wants to use any means necessary ... Read more