Press Releases
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement on immigration:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5682, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States announced they will hear a case challenging the distribution of tax subsidies in Obamacare through federally-run exchanges:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement on the release of United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi after 214 days of imprisonment in Mexico:
Congressman DesJarlais Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Against the IRS for Targeting Conservatives
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement regarding last week’s decision by D.C. District Judge Reggie B. Walton to dismiss all counts brought against the IRS by True the Vote for its targeting of conservative tax-exempt groups:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement calling for travel restrictions to and from West Africa in order to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus in the United States:
Nation’s Largest Industrial Trade Association Says Rep. DesJarlais Champion of Manufacturing
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is based on his votes in the 113th Congress on issues that are critical to manufacturing in the United States.
Oklahoma Federal Judge Rules Tax Subsidies Unlawful in States with Federally-run Insurance Exchange
A federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma ruled today that ObamaCare tax subsidies cannot go to residents of states with a federally-run insurance exchange rather than a state-run exchange. Judge Ronald White wrote, "The court holds that the IRS Rule is arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion or otherwise not in accordance with law."
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement on the announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder will resign from the Department of Justice:
Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) issued the following statement regarding Lois Lerner’s interview with Politico: