Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) applauded an announcement by McKee Foods that they will be investing more than $500 million in capital projects in Collegedale, Tennessee. McKee Foods expects to create 480 new jobs over the course of the entire project.
Any serious conversation about the future of America's energy production must include nuclear energy, which accounts for 20 percent of all American energy production and 55 percent of American carbon-free-energy production.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in support of the emergency funding package in the House to combat the spread of coronavirus in the United States:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tennessee congressional delegation released the following statement in response to the tornadoes that swept across Tennessee early this morning:
"Our hearts go out to all the Tennesseans impacted by these devastating storms, especially to the families of those that lost their lives. We urge everyone today who may be affected by additional storms to take proper precautions and consider safety first.
"We are continuing to monitor the situation and appreciate all our brave first responders.
CHATTANOOGA, TN — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that they will be awarding Oak Ridge a $236,872 dollar Community Development Block Grant and awarding Chattanooga a $1,596,240 Community Development Block Grant and a $847,236 Home program grant:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the conclusion of the Senate trial on the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors:
KNOXVILLE, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement of the collaboration between Volkswagen, UT-Knoxville, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the creation of the automaker's first Innovation Hub in the United States:
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement that his Tennessee delegation colleague, Congressman Phil Roe (TN-01), will retire at the end of the 116th Congress following more than a decade of public service:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement in vehement opposition to Democrats' partisan impeachment plan, H. Res. 755 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, issued the following statement after the House passed two appropriations packages, H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865. In total, these packages reflect all twelve FY2020 appropriations bills and will fund the government through September 2020.