Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution unveiled today by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. “The best way to put America back on the path to prosperity is by passing a budget that balances within ten years. Our plan not only expands opportunity for Americans to succeed in the 21st Century, but also protects and strengthens Medicare for current and future generations. Furthermore, our budget requires the President to work wit... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano for spending $50 million on new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uniforms just days before sequestration went into effect. According to reports from CNS News, the Transportation Security Administration signed a deal in late February to purchase new uniforms for its agents at a cost of $50 million to the American taxpayers. This deal comes on the heels of TSA entering ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) ranks as the most conservative female House member, according to the annual Congressional Vote Ratings that will be released by National Journal on Thursday. With a score of 96.5, Blackburn ranks as the 3rd most conservative member in the House of Representatives. “In a town where there is often too much talk and not enough action, I'm grateful to be recognized for my efforts in leading the fight in Washington to help protect the core conservative values share... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. “The President has an obligation to provide the American people with his plans to solve the problems we face as a country. Unfortunately, President Obama’s actions have rarely lived up to his lofty rhetoric. “We do not have a revenue problem; Washington has a spending problem. For five years President Obama has promised cuts, but has failed to deliver when it com... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement in support of the “Require a PLAN Act,” which would require the President to explain to the American people how he intends to balance the budget. “For the fourth time in five years, President Obama has violated the law by failing to submit a budget on time. It has been 1,376 days since Senate Democrats last passed a budget. Even worse, the government spends $1 trillion more than it takes in every year. We can’t afford to ke... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today said the following on the approval of the A123 Wanxiang sale: "Just eight days ago, President Obama stated in his inaugural address that 'we cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries.' I could not agree more, which is why it disturbs me that the administration would approve the sale of A123 to Wanxiang," said Blackburn. "What's changed in the last week? Actions speak louder than words and this is a clear cut... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) thanked Senator David Vitter (R-LA) for his leadership in introducing the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act in the United States Senate. Senator Vitter’s legislation is identical to H.R. 61, which Blackburn sponsored as the first pro-life bill in the House for the 113th Congress. “Our Title X bills would end the practice of allowing taxpayer funds to be used to pay for administrative costs and other services offered by abortion providers, a practice th... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement in support of the “No Budget, No Pay Act,” which was approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon as part of the effort to end Washington's out-of-control spending. “Senate Democrats owe it to the American taxpayers to do what they haven’t done in 1,365 days – pass a budget. If they can’t perform one of the most basic functions of government, then they don’t deserve to receive a paycheck. “This legislation takes ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement regarding the gun control proposal announced by President Barack Obama today: “As a mother and grandmother, I believe we have an obligation to examine ways we can better protect our nation's youth. We need to have a serious conversation about mental health, psychiatric drugs, and the potential impact violent video games and movies have on our kids. I will closely review the President's proposals, however I am concerned his approa... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today announced that she will introduce the Stop Mergers, Acquisitions, and Risky Takeovers Supplied by American Labor and Entrepreneurship Act of 2013, or SMART SALE Act, when Congress reconvenes on January 14, 2013. The SMART SALE Act will require companies that receive federal funding from the Department of Energy for innovative research to report if they are being acquired by a non-allied foreign nation, and require the Secretary of Energy to report to Con... Read more