Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that encourages healthcare innovation and improves the lives of all Americans. “America has been at her best when facing great challenges. Some of our greatest challenges today are in the area of healthcare. With over 10,000 known diseases, only 500 have cures. We need to embrace a national vision of improving lives, and of cour... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the announced troop reduction at Fort Campbell today: "Though I am pleased Fort Campbell will not be hit hard by this troop reduction, a reduction to our Armed Forces in any number cripples our nation’s ability to meet the challenges and threats posed by terrorists such as ISIS. Fort Campbell is the most heavily deployed Army base in the country, providing both the personnel and capabilities to respond and to prote... Read more

Yesterday I voted for the Student Success Act. Here’s my video explaining some of the Conservative victories in this bill and additional background information: HR 5, THE STUDENT SUCCESS ACT We’re working to be sure the bill that comes out of Conference with the Senate includes safeguards important to conservatives – parental involvement in all aspects of public education including curriculum, testing, school choice, and protection of privacy. Underlying Bill Eliminates the Secretary’s ability t... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today reintroduced her legislation to clarify the authority of state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. H.R. 2964, the Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal (CLEAR) Act, would ensure that state and local law enforcement officials have the tools necessary to help the Federal government deport criminal aliens from the United States. Blackburn has sponsored the CLEAR Act since 2007. Blackburn’s legislation would require the D... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement ahead of President Obama’s speech in Nashville today where he will talk about his health care law: “While a visit from the President is of great importance, my hope is that President Obama will come not just to talk or lecture, but to listen. As a world leader in health care and hospital management, Tennessee has experienced firsthand the disasters of this President’s unworkable health care law. The President has come to the righ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage: “Today's Supreme Court decision is a disappointment. I have always supported traditional marriage. Despite this decision, no one can overrule the truth about what marriage actually is -- a sacred institution between a man and a woman. I have always believed marriage is between one man and one woman and I will continue to work to ensure our religious beliefs are pro... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who serves as Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement expressing her disappointment with the Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell. “While today's Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell is extremely disappointing, it does not change the fact that Obamacare is broken and was passed based on a series of deliberately misleading promises,” Blackburn said. “The president’s health care law has led to higher costs with... Read more

Friends- High co-pays, high deductibles, and skyrocketing insurance premiums that you’re facing under Obamacare continue to be the focus of your calls and complaints about the program. This past week I met with some of the insurance providers and we discussed the concerns of the Obamacare mandate –driven rate hikes. Everyone is concerned about what is happening with the cost of insurance. These costs plus the enormous out of pocket expenses present a barrier to health care for you and your famil... Read more

Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) voted today for H.R. 160, theProtect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, which repeals the medical device tax mandated by Obamacare. The provision required a 2.3% excise tax on medical devices such as pacemakers, hospital beds, and artificial joints, be collected at the point of sale. “This legislation will repeal another disastrous Obamacare mandate that costs Tennesseans jobs, stifles innovation, and raises the price of life-saving medical devices. Repealing... Read more

It has been three years since President Obama first unveiled his Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, more commonly referred to as DACA. DACA has provided deportation deferrals and work permits to illegal aliens, which has served as a magnet to encourage more illegal aliens to cross our Southern border. The President’s decision to expand amnesty for over five million unlawful entrants is a gross abuse of power. More than 90 million Americans are out of work, so it is unfair to Tenness... Read more