Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, and H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act. “More American energy means more American jobs. We all know that is true. That is why the House is acting once again to pass a package of common sense solutions that will help pave the way for American energy independence. This legislation is part of our ongoing effort to create jobs a... Read more

As part of ongoing efforts to fight for America’s families, House Republicans today passed the Student and Family Tax Simplification and the Child Tax Credit Improvement Acts. Blackburn said the following in response to the House's activity: “Under President Obama’s economic policies, America’s hard working taxpayers have been hit where it hurts the most- in their wallets. I’m pleased to join with my house colleagues to pass two pieces of legislation that will lighten the financial loads of many... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to comments made by IRS Commissioner John Koskinen yesterday saying it will take “years” for the IRS to comply and produce documents subpoenaed by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. “I was disappointed to learn of Commissioner Koskinen’s comments yesterday. The IRS has time to re-write rules and take 150,000 public comments regarding non-profits, but it will take ‘years’ to respond to congressional i... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in support of the House passage of H.R. 2575, the Save American Workers Act: “Time and time again, I hear from constituents who tell me there is just too much month left at the end of their money. And the Obamacare ‘30 hour rule’ will further diminish the earning ability of Americans by resulting in fewer hours, lost wages, and lost jobs for hard-working taxpayers like the woman who stopped me in the grocery store a few weeks ago... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today issued the following statement in support of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 221-207. “In floor activity today, we approved a budget that helps put America back on a path to economic prosperity and balances in a decade. The House budget will cut $4.6 trillion in wasteful government spending and ensures that the federal government stops spending more money than it collects. Our plan reduces du... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) will vote in favor of Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's 2012 budget, known as the Path to Prosperity. "I applaud Chairman Ryan for his bold and responsible budget; the first responsible budget the House has passed in some time. Under this plan, we will cut federal spending for $6.2 trillion dollars, put our economy back on track, pay down the federal debt, and by reforming Medicare and Medicaid, make them solvent for future generations. We have spent the ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) today voted against a measure to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year. "This is a vote that I struggled with. It is very difficult for a fiscal conservative to vote against spending reductions, no matter how small. I certainly understand that many of my colleagues voted "yes" in the knowledge that cutting spending is an important priority, no matter the level. Still, in the final calculation I am confident that I cannot tell Tennes... Read more

"Tonight House Republicans and Washington Democrats have come to an agreement to cut spending and keep the government open. I head home tonight encouraged by the knowledge that our armed forces will be paid. I will reserve judgement on the final deal until the details are fully disclosed." Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn joined her colleagues on the Health Subcommittee in taking concrete action to permanently strip funding and programs from ObamaCare. The measures, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee today, are concrete and durable steps to repeal and defund ObamaCare. Read more