Foreign Affairs

Reliable energy is a national security issue

April 17, 2024

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann

Every American understands that the Department of Defense and the brave men and women of our armed services are the face and backbone of our national defense. What some may not be aware of are the contributions to both our national and energy security that the Department of Energy (DOE) makes, particularly through the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). As chairman of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds these agencies, I worked with my Republican colleagues in the House to pass this year’s funding bill that effectively used precious and limited taxpayer dollars to strengthen U.S. national security and energy security.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Chairman Fleischmann Named to Influential Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

April 16, 2024

Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, was named to the powerful Defense Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for funding America’s military and national defense.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNational Defense

Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Development Bill Passes House

March 6, 2024

Press Release

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, lauded the passage of the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, which makes historic investments to strengthen and modernize America’s nuclear stockpile, advance America’s New Nuclear Future, and support critical basic science and energy security work at the Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) and throughout the United States.

Issues:Foreign AffairsInfrastructureNational DefenseNuclear EnergyEnergyEconomy and Jobs

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Joins TBN's Centerpoint to Discuss the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

November 28, 2023

Video

Tennessee Republican Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) joined Trinity Broadcasting Network's Centerpoint to discuss recent developments in the Israel-Hamas War, including the release of a 4-year-old American hostage who was taken by Hamas during its evil and barbaric attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

FLASHBACK: Rep. Fleischmann Slams Rashida Tlaib After Her Antisemitic Remarks on the House Floor

November 13, 2023

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In 2021, when Democrats controlled the House of Representatives, the Far Left 'Squad' forced their own Democrat majority to strip funding for Israel's defensive Iron Dome system. On the House Floor, Rep. Rashida Tlaib engaged in antisemitic tropes, calling the world's only Jewish State an "apartheid regime" and complicit in "human rights abuses" and "violence."

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Rep. Fleischmann Discusses Hamas' Terror Attacks on Israel and Race for Speaker of the House

October 10, 2023

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U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the evil attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Fleischmann Joins Tennessee Congressional Delegation to Urge President Biden to Take Swift and Strong Action to Support Israel

October 9, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) joined members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation in a letter to President Joe Biden urging his Administration to support Israel however possible, including by providing any weapons and munitions necessary and punishing all involved in aiding the Hamas terrorists.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Announces Additional Key Subcommittee Assignments for the 118th Congress

January 27, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, released the following statement after being selected to serve on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee.

Issues:EducationForeign AffairsHealth Care

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann on Matthew Heath’s Release from Captivity in Venezuela

October 1, 2022

Press Release

Chattanooga, TN – Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) today praised the release of Tennessee resident and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Health who had been held captive in Venezuela for over two years.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Fleischmann and Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu

Foreign Affairs

While foreign aid can be a pivotal instrument in carrying out U.S. foreign policy, our international aid programs must focus on maintaining and benefiting our national security.