Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced three separate pieces of legislation calling for across the board spending cuts of one, two and five percent. These cuts would apply to discretionary spending and exempt Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs funding in Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2016. “Our nation is currently more than $18 trillion in debt. The time is now for Washington to start living within its means.” Blackburn said. “It is not fair to hard working taxpaye... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 5771, Tax Increase Prevention Act. “Today, the House came together on a bipartisan vote to extend tax breaks for hard-working taxpayers, but this could have been a much better package for America if President Obama weren’t blind to the will of the people. “On November 4th, the America people said loud and clear that they wanted Washington to work together to find solutions for our country’s problems. “Las... Read more

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) today secured several provisions that seek to protect hard-working American taxpayers from government waste and mismanagement as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Services Appropriations Bill that was approved by the House of Representatives. The bill includes an amendment offered by Blackburn that would prevent the federal government from bailing out the public pensioners in cities such as Detroit and Chicago. “I refuse to stand by and watch hard-working... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today continued her fight against burdensome regulations being imposed on American ceiling fan manufacturers by working with Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA) to secure a provision in the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill that would prevent any funds from being used by the Department of Energy (DOE) to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed “Standards Ceiling Fans and Ceiling Fan Light Kits” rule. “I applaud Congressman Dent and Chai... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement regarding her vote in support of the Fiscal Year 2015 House Republican Budget that was approved by the Budget Committee. “I commend Chairman Ryan for his work in crafting this proposal that will provide Americans with the responsible, balanced budget they deserve. This budget balances in ten years, provides a simple and fair tax code, and strengthens programs like Medicare by giving seniors more control over their health care. Mo... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn, who is a member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2015 House Republican Budget that was unveiled today. “Our budget provides a basic foundation from which to work to get Washington’s fiscal house in order by balancing the budget in ten years and returning us to policies that create an environment for jobs growth. For more than five years, Americans workers have struggled under the Obama Administration’s failed po... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement regarding President Obama's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget proposal. “While millions of Americans struggle to find work in the Obama economy, President Obama is doubling down on his failed tax and spend policies. We have the lowest labor force participation rate in four decades with more people leaving that job market than entering. The President’s proposed budget only exacerbates the reality that this Administration’s policies are sque... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), a member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in support H.R. 1869, the Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act, and H.R. 1872, the Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, two bills that were approved by the Budget Committee today in an effort to reform the Congressional Budget process. “Since coming to Congress I have been leading the fight in Washington to reduce the out-of-control spending and ensure we are doing everything p... Read more