Press Releases

  • Roe Statement on Tennessee’s Decision Not to Set Up Health Insurance Exchange
    Dec 10, 2012  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (TN) released the following statement on Tennessee’s decision not to set up a health insurance exchange: “Governor Haslam’s decision further underscores the challenges not just for Tennessee, but nationwide, that will stem from the president’s health care... More
  • Roe Statement on Repeal of the IPAB
    Nov 8, 2012  - Roe Statement on Repeal of the IPAB WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on his efforts to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB): “In a letter to House Republican colleagues, Majority Leader Eric Cantor underscored the importance... More
  • Farm Bureau Honors Roe with National Award
    Oct 17, 2012  - WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) was awarded the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award by the Tennessee Farm Bureau. “I am honored to receive this award,” said Roe. “I will continue to support legislation to help our farmers thrive in their business, and I remain committed to stand... More
  • Roe Votes to Preserve Welfare Work Requirement
    Sep 20, 2012  - Roe Votes to Preserve Welfare Work Requirement WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement in support of H.J. Res 118, a resolution expressing Congress’s disapproval of the Obama administration’s attempt to waive the work requirement for welfare inclu... More
  • Roe’s Veterans Legislation Passes House
    Sep 19, 2012  - WASHINGTON, DC – Today, H.R. 5948, the Veterans Fiduciary Reform and Honoring Notable Service Act, passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. Congressman Roe’s legislation, H.R. 4481, the Veterans’ Affairs Employee Accountability Act (VAEA), was included as a provision of H.R. 5948. Roe rele... More
  • Roe Recognized as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
    Sep 13, 2012  - WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) was recognized as a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association. Roe was among the 292 members of Congress receiving the Guardian award for an outstand... More
  • Roe Statement on Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
    Sep 11, 2012  - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “Today, we pause to remember a dark day in American history. We stand together and cherish the memory of those we lost. We will never forget.... More
  • Roe Statement on Latest Unemployment Numbers
    Sep 7, 2012  - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on the unemployment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of August: “August marks the 43rd month in a row that unemployment has been above 8 percent. This is unacceptable, and a ... More
  • Roe Announces 3rd Annual Military Service Academy Day
    Sep 6, 2012  - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) announced he will host Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Walters State Community College in Morristown. Congressman Roe will host the 3rd annual Military Service Academy Day to assi... More
  • Roe Statement on H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through A Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012
    Aug 2, 2012  - WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on passage of H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code of 2012: “It has been more than 25 years since we’ve reformed our nation’s tax code. Since then countless loophole... More