WASHINGTON, D.C. – The GOP Doctors Caucus released the following statement after New York Governor Cuomo commented on Operation Warp Speed vaccine safety: “Governor Cuomo seems so desperate to prevent any progress that may occur under this administration that he is willing to disparage the credibility and independence of the scientists and doctors who are working around the clock to save lives. His comments that it is ‘bad news’ that the Pfizer vaccine is proving to be effective are both extreme... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it was awarding $2,660,150 in loans to Tri-Cities Airport and $32,750,000 in Rural Community Facilities loans to build a new school in Jonesborough: “I’m pleased that the USDA is once again investing in Northeast Tennessee. These funds will improve our region’s airport and build a much-needed school. Long-term investments like these will benefit our commu... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced it will award grants and loans totaling $3,536,900 to Northeast Tennessee through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program: “Over the last four years, the Trump administration has made it a priority to invest in rural communities - giving them the much-needed support to improve education, infrastructure, healthcare, and... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus issued the following statement after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made disparaging comments about the Federal Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and suggested that Americans not take an Operation Warp Speed vaccine to ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “Once again, Governor Cuomo’s ignorance about safely getting us out of this pandemic is endangering Americans’ lives. It would be unconscionable if Americans failed to take a safe, effe... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant of $313,361 will be awarded to Ballad Health to fund a school-based telemedicine virtual health clinic for 8 counties across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia: “Having doctors available virtually in schools increases students’ access to quality health care and is great news for our community. With parents’ perm... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announced they tested positive for COVID-19: “Clarinda and I are keeping the first family in our prayers. Our world-class treatments and rapid testing have improved dramatically since the onset of the pandemic, largely thanks to President Trump’s unprecedented response. I know President Trump is a fighter, and I wish him a swift recovery.” Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 8337, the Continuing Appropriations Act, into law. In addition to extending federal appropriations through December 11, this legislation extended the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Tennessee, which was scheduled to lapse on September 30, 2020, for an additional four years: “This is the only bankruptcy judgeship in Northeast Tennessee, and I’m thrilled we were succ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor awarded a $1,278,418 grant through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities program to the First Tennessee Development District: “Rural communities in our area faced unique workforce needs even before the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m pleased the Department of Labor has directed workforce investments to Northeast Tennessee, which couldn’t have come at a better time. These grants... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after signing a discharge petition led by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) to bring H.R. 8265, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act, to a vote on the House floor: “Many businesses in East Tennessee and across our country are still in desperate need of relief to ensure their survival. Freeing up PPP funds is a no-brainer, yet Speaker Pelosi continues stalling negotiations and delaying rel... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education awarded West Side Elementary School in Elizabethton as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School: “This award recognizes the outstanding work that the teachers, faculty, and staff of West Side Elementary School in Elizabethton do every day. We know that early childhood education significantly impacts students’ future learning and career path, and a high-quality education is critical ... Read more