Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement condemning the Transportation Security Administration’s collective bargaining agreement. “By agreeing to this deal, the TSA is putting the safety and security of American passengers at risk by allowing federal unions to claim a greater stake in dictating our national security. Instead of focusing on the traveling public the TSA is doubling down on fulfilling the demands of rank and file union members. “Congress originally i... Read more

In a letter to Administrator Lisa Jackson today, Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and produce delinquent semiannual reports. The EPA is currently in non-comliance with the law since it failed to produce a semiannual regulatory agenda for fall 2012 and is now more than 184 days delinquent in fulfilling its obligation to publish a spring agenda. In her letter, Congressman Blackburn wrote (c... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. “When I’m back in Tennessee meeting with small business owners, one of the things I hear most is how excessive government regulations are hindering their ability to grow and create jobs. They are tired of government mandates. “Today, there are more federal regulations on the books than any other time in our nation’s history. Am... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement on her vote in support of the House resolution to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress: “Government officials, whether elected or appointed, take an oath to uphold the Constitution and to serve and protect the people of this nation. It is imperative that these officials be held accountable for the decisions they make. Brian Terry’s tragic death was the result of a government operation that went horribly... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today released her report, "Not on my Watch": 50 Failures of TSA’s Transportation Security Officers, detailing incidents that demonstrate the urgent need to improve our nation’s airport screening operations. Blackburn’s report details 50 arrests involving employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) between 2005-present. This report does not detail every arrest that has been made during this time frame. Instead, it showcases the alarming numbe... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today secured an amendment to H.R. 5326, the Fiscal Year 2013 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The Blackburn amendment would prevent any funding for the Department of Justice from being used to defend against legal challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It was approved by the House with a bipartisan vote of 229-194. “My amendment prohibits DOJ from spending funds we don’t have in def... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today introduced H.R. 4295, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2012 (CHOP Act). Blackburn's legislation serves as an expanded House companion bill to S. 892, introduced last year by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). The CHOP Act will consolidate the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into a new, single agency called the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE). The Government Accountability Office ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement on the Republican Budget Resolution that was approved by the House. “Budgets are about priorities, and House Republicans continue to lead when it comes to making the tough decisions necessary to get our nation's fiscal house back in order," Blackburn said. "Our budget takes bold steps to reform our nation's broken tax code, put the federal budget on a path to balance, prevent devastating cuts to defense, and protect and str... Read more

Congressman Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement highlighting the failures of President Obama's health care law. “I’m glad to see the Supreme Court taking up the constitutionality of Obamacare. I’m especially thankful to join with so many folks to acknowledge not just the constitutional question of President Obama’s flawed plan, but the economic offenses that arise from a government-centric health care model. Under Obamacare, we’re losing our choices while the costs of health ca... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) will introduce legislation next week to consolidate the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into a new, single agency called the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE). The Blackburn bill will serve as an expanded House companion to S. 892, introduced last year by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). According to the Government Accountability Office, significant savings can be achieved through the consolidation of duplicat... Read more