Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm William B. "Bill" Kilbride to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors:

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) project was awarded a Discretionary Grant totaling $2,200,000.00 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Top Republican on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks during a subcommittee hearing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost. Congressman Fleischmann's remarks discuss the challenges CBP agents face when addressing the crisis at our southern border.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement after voting in support of H. Res. 246, a resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement targeting Israel:

"The BDS movement is rooted in anti-Semitic hatred and aims to undermine and isolate our greatest ally in the Middle East. Tonight, I voted for a measure to condemn this deeply disturbing anti-Israel movement. While this resolution is a good first step, it is not enough.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement in remembrance of the five service members who lost their lives in the July 16, 2015 terror attack in Chattanooga, TN:

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) attended the White House's Made in America event in support of an East Tennessee small business, Lightspeed Bicycles. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lightspeed's revolutionary handmade titanium frames offer cyclists an unparallel riding experience utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement regarding Lightspeed's attendance at the Made in America event:

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement upon learning about the passing of former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams:

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of a fine gentleman, a dear friend, and a great public servant, Curtis Adams. For over two decades, our community was strengthened by his leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication to the residents of Hamilton County. His love for East Tennesseans radiated in everything he did and will forever be his lasting legacy. He will be sorely missed."