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November 14, 2006
"STOP" UNDERAGE DRINKING BILL PASSES HOUSE - Today, in a bipartisan effort to prevent underage drinking, a vital piece of legislation passed in the House of details » November 13, 2006
FINAL PASSAGE ON TRAIL OF TEARS EXPANSION STUDY - In a testament to the significance of American history, the House agreed to final passage of H.R. 3085, the Trail details » November 1, 2006
JEFFERSON CITY RECEIVES "SAFER" GRANT - A competitive grant from the Department of Homeland Security was awarded to the Jefferson City Fire Department as part of details » October 26, 2006
BORDER FENCE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW - A bill that will safeguard national security by building a 700-mile fence along our southern border was signed into details » October 25, 2006
WAMP AWARDED FOR PRO-FAMILY VOTES - With his consistent voting record on pro-life and pro-family issues, Congressman Wamp received a perfect, 100 percent rating by details » October 19, 2006
TAX RELIEF FOR ALL TENNESSEANS - Tennesseans benefited from a 22 percent average tax reduction between 2000 and 2004 and a 26 percent tax reduction details » October 18, 2006
NUCLEAR NORTH KOREA: GLOBAL THREAT - With a second nuclear weapons test looming by Kim Jung-Il in North Korea, it is vital that the countries details » October 16, 2006
DEFICIT IS DOWN AND ECONOMY IS GROWING - Growing the economy and reducing the federal deficit to its lowest level in four years, Republican policies have proven details » October 11, 2006
WAMP OPENS OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION RENDEZVOUS - Recognizing his commitment to fitness and outdoor recreation activities, Congressman Wamp was invited to kick off the Outdoor Industry details » October 5, 2006
THIRD DISTRICT RECEIVES DHS GRANTS - Competitive grants were awarded to Harrogate, Washburn, and Bean Station volunteer fire departments by the Department of Homeland Security. details » October 3, 2006
WAMP "OUTSTANDING" ON PRO-JOB ISSUES - Washington, D.C. - As a testament to his commitment to competitiveness and job creation in America, Congressman Wamp was details » September 26, 2006
GRANT AWARDED TO OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY - Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff announced a $25 million grant for the Southeast Regional Research Initiative (SERRI), a pilot details » September 22, 2006
SGT. DAVID T. WEIR: DEFENDER OF FREEDOM - In a solemn statement on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Wamp honored the life and service of details » September 20, 2006
WAMP NAMED FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU - For the second year in a row, Congressman Wamp was given the "Friend of the Farm Bureau" award for details » September 15, 2006
CLEVELAND SOLDIER DIES DEFENDING HIS COUNTRY - Twenty-three year old Sgt. David Thomas Weir from Cleveland, TN, paid the ultimate price on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 details » September 14, 2006
NATIONAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED - Congressman Wamp joined America on the Move and the YMCA of America to launch "Steptember," a month-long celebration highlighting details » September 11, 2006
REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001 - Five years after terrorism struck our nation, Congressman Wamp reiterated that this country is so very special and because of details » August 30, 2006
HAMILTON CO. SCHOOLS IMPROVE - 18 Hamilton County schools have made improvements toward meeting No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards. Congressman Wamp has visited a details » August 30, 2006
HONOR FOR A BRAVE AMERICAN - Staff Sergeant James R. Carson received nine medals and awards, including the Bronze Star, presented by Congressman Wamp on Wednesday, details » August 26, 2006
A DAY OF HISTORICAL EVENTS - Congressman Wamp celebrated a day of history, emotion and culture as he made his way through East Tennessee for details » August 24, 2006
A QUILTED TRAIL FOR TENNESSEE - Rutledge, TN - At a quilt hanging ceremony in Grainger County, Congressman Wamp will announce the selection of two Clinch-Powell details » August 17, 2006
DHS LAB ECONOMIC BOON FOR EAST TENNESSEE - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.) said the Department of Homeland Security's election of a site in southern Kentucky as a details » August 2, 2006
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION MUST BE STOPPED - While some issues are difficult to address in Washington, one issue seems crystal clear to me. We must curtail details » July 29, 2006
WAMP HAILS TAX RELIEF/WAGE-BOOST PACKAGE - Conservatives in the U.S. House of Representatives Saturday passed a strong tax relief package for hard-working Americans - H.R. 5970, details » July 26, 2006
Remarks on Iraqi Prime Minister's Speech to Congress - The message Congress received Wednesday as Members sat in a joint session to receive an address by Nouri al-Maliki, details » July 25, 2006
Strong House Bill Targets and Tracks Child Predators - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) hailed the U.S. House of Representatives' unanimous vote today approving H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh details » July 21, 2006
Stem Cell Debate: Fiction Over Fact - Listening to the rhetoric being tossed about this week on the floors of Congress and the tenor of the details » July 19, 2006
Wamp's Floor Speech On Pledge Protection Act Of 2005 - "Distinguished Majority Whip, and Mr. Chairman, with respect to religion the United States is rightly pluralistic. We are in no details » July 18, 2006
Cherokee Nations Chief Chad Smith's Statement on Passage of H.R. 3085 - "I congratulate Congressman Wamp and applaud his work on the Trail of Tears bill," Chief Smith said. "This bill details » July 17, 2006
House Approves Wamp Bill Enhancing Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3085 by a vote of 356 to 5, legislation authored by details » July 14, 2006
U.S. Must be Resolute in Defending Freedom - Members of Congress and the media have been commenting in recent months about Iran and North Korea, and of details » July 14, 2006
Wamp Hails HEU Downblending Program Completion - "By effectively turning the key component of hundreds of nuclear weapons into a substantial supply of clean, safe energy details » July 11, 2006
Deficit To Be One-Third Less Than Expected - Congressman Zach Wamp today hailed the Office of Management and Budget's announcement that the deficit is now projected to details » June 29, 2006
Wamp Discusses Iraq, Border Security - Congressman Wamp recently spoke on the House floor about the threat Islamic terrorism poses to the United States, the details » June 27, 2006
House Appropriators Hold Down Spending - With little support from the minority party, conservatives in the House of Representatives have listened to the people and details » June 26, 2006
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Expansion - The House Committee on Resources has approved legislation to expand the Trail of Tears, a National Historic Trail that details » June 14, 2006
Hamilton County Priorities in Labor HHS Legislation - Jobs and education for Chattanooga and clean renewable, energy for America are the hallmarks of the legislation funding the details » June 7, 2006
Transportation, Treasury Housing and Urban Development Bill Supports Third District Priorities - Critical transportation needs, education and economic development in Tennessee's Third District are supported in the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, details » May 31, 2006
USDA Grant Helps Clinch-Powell Small Business Plan - A home-grown program designed to boost economic development while retaining the rural character of East Tennessee just got a details » May 30, 2006
Wamp Featured in U.S. Capitol History Program - After years of painstaking research, interviews and production, C-SPAN tomorrow will begin airing a new three-part series, The Capitol. details » May 22, 2006
Wamp Announces 2006 Service Academy Appointees - As we continue to fight the Global War on Terror and secure our nation's interests around the world, Congressman details » May 17, 2006
2007 Energy And Water Bill Has Oak Ridge Leading National Priorities - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) announced today the House Appropriations Committee has approved the Energy and Water bill for Fiscal details » May 16, 2006
Tennessee Businesses Finalists forEconomic Development Awards - The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced that The Southeast Tennessee Development District's Southeast Tennessee Religious details » May 4, 2006
Wamp Testifies on the Energy Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN), testified today at an oversight hearing held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border details » May 1, 2006
Wamp Presents Top Red Cross Award to ORNL Lifesavers - When John Turner and Peter Chiaro found their Oak Ridge National Laboratories co-worker, Robert Leach, on his office floor details » May 1, 2006
Congressman Announces 2006 Service Academy Appointments - As we continue to fight the Global War on Terror and secure our nation's interests around the world, Congressman details » April 26, 2006
Wamp Resolution Calls for Strong Sanctions on Iran; Authorizes Withholding U.N. Dues - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) has introduced a House Resolution with 35 co-sponsors calling for the U.N. Security Council to details » March 15, 2006
Turner and Wamp Introduce Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment Act - Congressmen Michael Turner (R-OH) and Zach Wamp (R-TN) have introduced H.R. 4959, the Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment details » March 7, 2006
Wamp-Cooper Bill To Ais Meth-Endangered Children Moves To President's Desk - Action taken by Congress today moved crucial legislation to help the youngest victims of the methamphetamine epidemic to the details » February 21, 2006
Wamp Concerned About Foreign Management of U.S. Seaports and Homeland Security - "This Administration's decision through the Department of Homeland Security to go forward with a contract to a government-owned company details » January 12, 2006
Wamp Names Campaign Co-Chairs for Whip Race - Congressmen Ray LaHood and Gil Gutknecht have agreed to co-chair Congressman Zach Wamp's campaign to become Majority Whip. "I details » December 16, 2005
Wamp Votes to Secure America's Borders - The House of Representatives Friday passed H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act. Congressman Wamp details » December 16, 2005
A Fulcrum for Democracy in the Cradle of Humanity - The Iraq Parliamentary Elections that took place Thursday will go down as a very important day in the history details » December 14, 2005
Meth-Endangered Children To Benefit From New Grant Program - The youngest victims of the methamphetamine epidemic may soon be able to benefit from comprehensive treatment and support programs, details » December 13, 2005
Wamp Speaks at National Press Club - I'm Zach Wamp from Tennessee and over these last 11 years, I've been fortunate enough to be in the details » November 17, 2005
Wamp Votes For Responsible Fiscal Policy - From rebuilding the Gulf Coast to a global defense of this nation in the war on terror, we are details » November 9, 2005
Congress Funds Tennessee Statewide Meth Initiative - The South/East Tennessee Methamphetamine Task Force is set to protect the entire state and serve as a law enforcement details » November 5, 2005
Wamp Announces Grant-Writing Workshops for Tennessee Church and Community Groups - Much of the disaster relief and assistance offered in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita was from churches details » November 3, 2005
Wamp Supports Citizen's Property Rights - The authority to condemn and seize land for the public good - to build highways, schools or eliminate slums - by details » October 25, 2005
Congressional Trio Visit Veteran's Clinic - Today Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN), Congressman Steve Buyer (R-IN), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Congressman details » October 13, 2005
Wamp Announces New Press Secretary - Congressman Zach Wamp (R - TN) Thursday named Charles Lardner as his new press secretary. Lardner replaces Rachel Carter, who details » September 29, 2005
Conferees Pass Homeland Security Appropriations Bill - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) a member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee, announced today the approval of $30.8 billion details » July 28, 2005
National Energy Policy Advances Technology R&D; - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) heralded Congress's passage of the National Energy Policy Act of 2005 and its ability to details » July 12, 2005
Summit Draws Leaders on Energy and Homeland Security - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) hosted and opened the tenth Tennessee Valley Corridor national technology summit in the nation's capital details » June 29, 2005
Wamp Bill Traces And Protects Cherokee Steps Along Trail Of Tears - In a press conference Wednesday, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR) joined Principal Chiefs and Vice details » June 22, 2005
Wamp Backs Bill To Fix Nation's Redistricting Problems - As the first Republican co-sponsor, Congressman Zach Wamp's (R-TN) support creates a bipartisan effort to move a bill called details » June 18, 2005
Wamp Says Lock Groundbreaking Marks A Decade Of Teamwork - Replacement of the Chickamauga Lock on the Tennessee River commenced as the first drill penetrated the soil in an details » June 8, 2005
Robust Defense Bill To Meet Wartime Needs - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) announced Tuesday the House Appropriations Committee approved the robust $408 Billion defense spending bill that details » June 8, 2005
Reagan Advisor Publishes Book With Chapter By Wamp - Longtime advisor to Ronald Reagan, Michael K. Deaver, recently compiled the nation's leading figures including Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) details » May 30, 2005
Wamp Announces 2005 Service Academy Appointees - During Memorial Day Ceremonies at National Cemetary, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) announced today that four area students will join details » May 16, 2005
Wamp Announces 2005 Service Academy Appointees - As we continue to pursue terrorists and secure our nation's interests around the world, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) announced details » May 10, 2005
Wamp Tapped To Lead Energy Policy For House Republicans - Chairman John Shadegg (R-AZ) and the House Policy Committee today selected Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) to chair its Energy details » April 21, 2005
Wamp Selected To Honor Roll For Stronger Border Voting Record - Congressman Zach Wamp (R - Chattanooga) was named to the United States Border Control's (USBC) 2004 Congressional Scoreboard "Honor Roll" details » April 14, 2005
Wamp Introduces Bill To Promote Fitness In The Workplace - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Congressman Mark Udall (D-CO) today introduced a bill that promotes employee access to public details » March 3, 2005
Wamp Tells Corps Top Brass His Three Priorities For This Year - Congressman Zach Wamp (R- TN) heard testimony from Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works John Paul Woodley, details » February 23, 2005
Wamp Presents Local War Hero With Bronze Star Medal - Congressman Zach Wamp (TN-3) presented Apison resident Sergeant Louis "Bullet" Bates with a Bronze Star medal at East Ridge details » February 9, 2005
Congressman Wamp Commends DOE’s Chioce - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senator Alexander and Congressman Zach Wamp commend U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s expansion of details » January 26, 2005
U.S. Energy Policy Is A Security Priority, Says Wamp - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) today spoke to the Solar Energy Industries Association at the Capitol on the critical importance details » January 19, 2005
Wamp Gives Dome Tour And Arranges Marriage Proposal For Cleveland Resident - On a six-person tour of the U.S. Capitol dome today, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) helped arrange the circumstances for details » January 18, 2005
Wamp Earns "True Blue" Award for Consistent Support of Family - As Inauguration week activities begin, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) has been recognized with the Family Research Council's(FRC) "True Blue details » January 7, 2005
Wamp Speaks on Iraq Operations and Upcoming Elections - Congressman Wamp (R - TN) issued the following statements on Iraq operations and our Armed Forces who are stationed details » December 15, 2004
Tech 2020 Presents Wamp With Highest Honor - Technology 2020 bestowed its highest honor, the Vision Award, to Congressman Zach Wamp (R - TN) Wednesday at an East details » December 9, 2004
Wamp Supports 278th Regiment In Letter To Secretary Rumsfeld - Congressman Zach Wamp (R - TN) sent the following text in a letter to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld today details » November 22, 2004
Wamp Brings Funding For Tennessee's National Parks And Forests - Exercising his stature as an eight-year member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) details » November 20, 2004
Wamp Announces New Press Secretary - Congressman Zach Wamp announced Saturday his appointment of Rachel Carter as his press secretary effective November 20, 2004. Carter details » October 21, 2004
Wamp Visits Grainger County - Grainger County's population is growing and Congressman Zach Wamp will meet with local authorities to present possible solutions for details » October 20, 2004
Wamp Discusses Actions on Local Water Projects - Congressman Zach Wamp met with Claiborne County officials to discuss proposed projects to provide clean and safe water in details » September 24, 2004
Congressman Wamp Meets With Governor Bredesen to Discuss Proposed TennCare Reforms - With TennCare payments exploding to nearly one-third of Tennessee's annual expenditure, state officials are looking for ways to reform details » July 22, 2004
WAMP SUPPORTS MARRIAGE PROTECTION ACT - "The institution of marriage is the foundation of the family and must be protected," said Congressman Wamp at a details » June 25, 2004
HOUSE APPROVES CHICKAMAUGA LOCK CONSTRUCTION FUNDS - The House passed legislation today appropriating $14 million for construction on a replacement structure for the Chickamauga Lock, announced details » June 17, 2004
Tobacco Buyout Passes House of Representatives - A Tobacco Buyout provision passed the House of Representatives as part of the Foreign Sales Corporation / Extraterritorial Tax details » June 14, 2004
R&D; FUNDING SECURED FOR EAST TENNESSEE - Funding in the 2005 Energy and Water spending bill reinforces East Tennessee as an indispensable national center for scientific details » June 10, 2004
FUNDING SECURED FOR TENNESSEE IN INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL - Important long term investments in the 2005 Interior spending bill for the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District and the details » June 4, 2004
SALES TAX EQUITY INCLUDED IN FSC/ETI BILL - Tennesseans could get a major break on their income taxes by deducting the money they spend on state sales details » May 21, 2004
ADDITIONAL 2004 SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEE - Congressman Zach Wamp has recently announced a new generation of military servicemen and women. This year Wamp is pleased details » May 7, 2004
2004 SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES ANNOUNCED - Congressman Zach Wamp announces a new generation of military servicemen and women. Each year Wamp nominates exemplary high school details » May 7, 2004
WAMP HELPS SICK WORKERS - This week Congressman Zach Wamp introduced a bill to amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). details » March 25, 2004
CONFERENCE ON FEDERALISM IN WASHINGTON - "It is so important to know what qualifies for Federal funding and what doesn't," Congressman Wamp kicked off the details » November 7, 2003
LOC'S VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT - As the first anniversary of the Chattanooga Veteran's History Project (VHP) approaches, Congressman Zach Wamp reminds area veterans about details » October 30, 2003
STATEMENT TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ABOUT THE EEOICPA - Mr. Chairman, and Members of the Committee, my name is Zach Wamp, from Tennessee's third district. I represent thousands details » September 17, 2003
COMMITTEE PASSES HISTORIC HOMELAND SECURITY SPENDING BILL - Today the Homeland Security Conference Committee voted on the final version of the first ever Homeland Security Appropriations bill. details » September 4, 2003
ENSURING LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN QRT FACILITY DECISIONS - After including an amendment in an Appropriations bill to stop the funding on a Quick Response Team (QRT) facility details » July 24, 2003
AMENDMENT TO ENSURE QRT FACILITY IS NOT CONSTRUCTED ON EAST BRAINERD - During the Treasury-Transportation Appropriations Committee meeting, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) offered an amendment to the 2004 spending bill that details » June 8, 2003
WITNESSES FOR OAK RIDGE BRIEFING WITH HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIRMAN ROGERS - To showcase technological advances that have been developed in Oak Ridge, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) has invited Homeland Security details » May 28, 2003
WAMP ANNOUNCES 2003 SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES - After honoring America's veterans on Memorial Day, Congressman Zach Wamp has announced a new generation of military servicemen and details » May 13, 2003
FRIST, ALEXANDER, AND WAMP REQUEST DISASTER ASSISTANCE - U.S. Senators Bill Frist (R-TN) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) today are urging President Bush to approve Tennessee's request for details » May 9, 2003
WAMP SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC PLAN - In order to give the economy a much-needed boost, Congressman Zach Wamp voted in favor of the President's economic details » April 11, 2003
WAMP BACKS LEGISLATION TO SECURE ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE - As the Co-chairman of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) gave his support details » April 3, 2003
WAMP SUPPORTS PRESIDENT'S EMERGENCY WAR FUNDING - As American troops fight to secure our freedom in a very dangerous part of the world, the U.S. House details » February 13, 2003
WAMP, UDALL START CONGRESSIONAL FITNESS CAUCUS - Due to the rising number of Americans who have health problems because of obesity and inactivity, Congressman Zach Wamp details » February 12, 2003
CHICKAMAUGA LOCK REPLACEMENT SET TO BECOME LAW - The United States Congress is expected to pass the final 2003 spending bill, known as the Omnibus Budget Act, details » February 12, 2003
WAMP ASKS KEY COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR SICK WORKER HEARING - Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) has asked Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner (R-OH) and Judiciary Committee Chairman details » January 29, 2003
Wamp Named To Key Homeland Security Subcommittee - Due to his expertise in the Appropriations process and his knowledge of homeland security technologies and solutions, Congressman Zach details »
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