Press Releases
Fleischmann Remains on Critical House
Appropriations Subcommittees
Washington, D.C.— Today House Appropriations Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) announced Appropriations subcommittee assignments for the 115th Congress. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) retained his three critical subcommittees: Labor, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Energy and Water—where he serves in the important capacity of Vice Chairman.
Fleischmann Reintroduces Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Chuck Fleischmann last night reintroduced the Employees Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act. The bill creates incentives for federal agencies to find areas of savings and requires those savings to be used to pay down the national debt.
Fleischmann is Sworn In to the 115th Congress
Washington, D.C.— This afternoon Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) was sworn in to the 115th Congress as the Representative for the Third District of Tennessee. After taking the oath of office on the House floor, Fleischmann made the following statement:
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann:
“We are at war against terror—the recent attacks in Paris, Orlando, Chattanooga and of course today’s attack in Berlin prove just that. My prayers go out to the victims and their families during this tumultuous time,” said Fleischmann.
Tennessee Delegation Requests Medicare Enrollment Extension
for Victims of East Tennessee Wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today members of the Tennessee delegation sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt to request CMS extend the open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries in Sevier County, Tennessee due to the recent wildfires.
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03):
“I am extremely saddened by the devastation left by last night’s severe storms in Polk and McMinn counties,” said Fleischmann. “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of these wonderful counties, especially the families who lost loved ones, those injured and the first responders who are currently on the ground. Please know I am monitoring this situation closely and am in constant contact with local officials.”
"My thoughts are with the young victims of the Woodmore Elementary School bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I am absolutely heartbroken over this tragedy and I will pray for the children and their families," said Fleischmann.
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Fleischmann Welcomes Chattanooga ORNL Office
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN – 03) is pleased to be a part of Oak Ridge National Laboratory opening an office in downtown Chattanooga. Several world class facilities at the lab have been used to solve business and manufacturing problems for corporations nationwide and the lab will now focus on the Chattanooga area.
Fleischmann Welcomes Veterans to D.C.
Washington, D.C.— Today Congressman Chuck Fleischmann welcomed veterans with Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee to Washington. The veterans are in the nation’s capital visiting the monuments built in honor of their service.
“As the proud son of a WWII veteran, welcoming these legendary veterans to Washington, D.C. is an incredible honor,” said Fleischmann.
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann:
"I am deeply saddened by this weekend's terrorist attacks in New York City, New Jersey and Minnesota. I am praying for those injured and my heart goes out to their families," said Fleischmann. "Although the investigations are ongoing, we do know that each attack was intentional. Please know I will continue to monitor these situations very closely."
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