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) issued the following statement regarding an announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has granted the request of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation to amend the Tennessee Medicaid waiver in order for certain hospitals to receive payments for the services they provide to the poor and uninsured. “I’m happy that my Tennessee colleagues and I were successful in obtaining a partial payment that is crucial for safety net hospita... 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) today issued the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s decision to extend the Obamacare enrollment deadline. “This announcement from the Obama Administration only serves as more evidence that the President’s health care law is a complete debacle. Just two weeks ago, a spokesman for Health and Human Services said the administration did not have the ‘statutory authority’ to extend this deadline and Secretary Sebelius said on December 31 t... Read more

Congressman Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in regards to today's oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases of Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood v. Sebelius. “No American should have to sacrifice their faith to open a business and serve their community. But that is exactly the choice millions of family-owned businesses like Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood are being forced to make under this Administration’s coercive contraceptive mandate. These family busi... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Susan B. Anthony List at their annual gala on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. The national group honored Blackburn with their highest achievement award for her ongoing work to protect life. Majorie Dannenfelser: “A consistent champion for life, Representative Blackburn boldly led last year’s floor debate in support of historic legislation to protect babies after 20 weeks – more than halfway through pregnancy. Her lea... Read more

As the prescription drug abuse crisis in America has grown far worse over the last decade, for over two years Representatives Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) and Tom Marino (PA-10) have championed the effort to convince the DEA and other regulators that collaboration and dialogue with stakeholders in the prescription medication supply chain will only lead to better results in the effort to prevent deaths and other tragic outcomes that result from this epidemic. "Opioid addiction is a complex and incredi... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today continued her efforts to protect all hard-working Americans from the unaffordable Obamacare mandates by voting in support of H.R. 4118, the SIMPLE Fairness Act. The legislation approved by the House with bipartisan support would provide the same relief for all Americans that President Obama recently grated for big businesses by eliminating the individual mandate tax penalty under Obamacare for one year. “Rather than admit he is wrong and repeal his destr... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to today's announcement from the Obama Administration that they will extend by two years the amount of time some people will be able to keep health care plans that don't meet the requirements under Obamacare. “Another day, another delay. President Obama, when are you going to admit that your flawed government take-over of healthcare is not working? “While I am glad some people will be able to temporarily keep the plan... Read more