Press Releases

Fleischmann Calls for ‘Transparent and Thorough Investigation’ at HHS Chattanooga Facility After License to Operate is Suspended

July 2, 2021

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Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) today released the following statement after the State of Tennessee suspended the Baptiste Group's license to operate La Casa de Sydney, located in Chattanooga. The suspension comes after Chattanooga police announced the arrest of an individual for sexual battery against a migrant child.

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

ICYMI: Fleischmann, Blackburn, and Hagerty Introduce Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act

June 30, 2021

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Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) earlier this month introduced H.R.

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann Statement on Vice President Harris Visiting the Southern Border

June 23, 2021

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to the southern border:

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann, Katko, Colleagues Call on VP Kamala Harris to Visit Southern Border Immediately

April 13, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, and John Katko (R-NY), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, were joined by U.S.

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann Urges HHS to Reverse Course Following Troubling Reports on Background Check Policies

March 31, 2021

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U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, urged the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, to reverse course on the department's decision to send migrant children to sponsors before background checks are completed.

Issues:Border SecurityEducationEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann Mourns Passing of Senator Bill Brock

March 25, 2021

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CHATTANOOGA, TN — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement mourning the passing of former U.S. Senator Bill Brock (R-TN):

Fox News: Rep. Chuck Fleischmann: Fixing Biden's border crisis – it’s time for Dems to work with GOP on a solution

March 15, 2021

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Fox News Opinion Column: Rep. Chuck Fleischmann: Fixing Biden's border crisis – it's time for Dems to work with GOP on a solution

Issues:Border SecurityEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann at Southern Border: I Can Tell You First Hand, That What We Are Seeing is a Humanitarian Crisis of a Tremendous Scale

March 15, 2021

Press Release

EL PASO, TX — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee issued the following statement after traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border with Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and fellow House Republicans:

Issues:Border SecurityForeign AffairsEnding Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform

Fleischmann Highlights Concerning Mental Health Numbers

March 11, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) spoke at a House Appropriations hearing on mental health. You can view the full video on YOUTUBE, TWITTER, FACEBOOK

Issues:Health Care

Fleischmann Speaks at Hearing on the Modernization of the Federal Approach to Cybersecurity

March 10, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03), the Ranking Member on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, spoke at a hearing regarding the modernization of the federal approach to cybersecurity.

Issues:National Defense