FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 11, 2018 WASHINGTON - Congressman Marsha Blackburn issued the statement below, following Speaker Ryan’s decision not to seek re-election: “Thank you so much, Speaker Paul Ryan, for your incredible service to the American people in the House of Representatives. You have persistently led the fight for economic growth, and led the House to pass historic tax reform. We conservatives know that less taxation and less regulation leads to job growth and innovation, and you ha... Read more

For Immediate Release April 11, 2018 WASHINGTON – Congressman Blackburn has been working on data security and online privacy for over four years since she chaired the bi-partisan privacy working group. These two topics are crucial to so many of her constituents. While the internet has opened up so many new opportunities, it has also exposed gaps in both of these areas. Just as we have established physical privacy standards, we need online privacy standards. Congressman Blackburn thanks Mark Zuck... Read more

For Immediate Release March 28, 2018 WASHINGTON - Our veterans make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. They put their life on the line so we, here at home, can be safe. As Americans, we are constantly reminded that freedom isn't free, and it is our service men and women who make us the best nation on earth. We are forever in their debt, and they deserve our utmost respect. For this reason, we have to have a leader who understands the needs of our veterans, and can give them the best care pos... Read more

For Immediate Release March 22, 2018 WASHINGTON - We have Republicans in the House, the Senate, and the White House. It's time we start to show some fiscal restraint. Our national debt is growing out of control, and we can't continue to pass these massive spending bills and expect future generations to deal with our negligence. I voted “no” for the 1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, because Washington has a spending problem, and we cannot continue to kick this can down the road. Our deficits ar... Read more

For Immediate Release March 15, 2018 WASHINGTON - Today Congressman Marsha Blackburn, as the lead sponsor, introduced the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) 2.0 with Representatives Tim Ryan (OH), Tom MacArthuer (NJ), and Ann Kuster (NH). This updated version of CARA will authorize approximately $1 billion in new funding to fight the opioid war and increases criminal penalties on manufacturers that don’t report suspicious orders or keep proper diversion protocols in place... Read more

WASHINGTON - Honoring a True American Hero: Staff Sergeant Justin Peck A true hero was recognized last night by the President of the United States at the State of the Union address. We knew that Staff Sergeant Justin Peck was an extraordinary man when he enlisted in our United States military. This, alone, is enough to warrant every single Americans upmost respect and reverence. But Staff Sergeant Justin Peck showed his true valor, when he risked his own life to save Chief Petty Officer Kenton ... Read more

WASHINGTON - Congressman Marsha Blackburn disappointed in harmful tariff decision on U.S. residential washing machines: "While I support trade policies that strengthen American manufacturing and will put this nation on a fair playing field internationally, I am disappointed in the overly harsh ruling of Section 201 tariff remedies against imports of residential washing machines. Along with Secretary Ross, I attended the groundbreaking of LG Electronics’ $250 million home appliance manufacturing ... Read more

Congressman Marsha Blackburn For Immediate Release January 18, 2018 WASHINGTON - Tonight, I voted to fund our troops, our seniors, and our children. The Democrats have proven once again, they will put the lives of millions of Americans, and their livelihoods, all at risk to fulfill their own political agenda. Republicans were very clear what they wanted: money for the border wall, end chain migration, end the visa lottery system. If the Democrats really cared about the Dreamers, they would have ... Read more

WASHINGTON—Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Thursday co-sponsored a bill, the Fentanyl and Heroin Task Force Act, which would establish a federal task force to address trafficking of the deadly drugs. “Illicit opioids, heroin and fentanyl laced drugs are destroying lives and tearing apart families and communities,” Blackburn said. “The death rates are increasing.My work on the issue began over five years ago and I join with colleagues today in taking another action.We must have these federal ... Read more

WASHINGTON—Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Eric Hargan and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Acting Administrator Robert Patterson requesting swift completion and delivery to Congress of a report detailing the impact of The Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, which has been highlighted in recent press reports. By law, the report was to have been completed six months ago. “This missed deadline is una... Read more