Press Releases
Fleischmann Named Guardian of Small Business
Washington, D.C.— The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, awarded Congressman Fleischmann with its biennial Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress.
Fleischmann Will Participate in Nuclear Cleanup Caucus Event
Washington, D.C.— Tomorrow Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Chair of the House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus, will be participating in the last event for the caucus of the year. The discussion will focus on current research and development within the Department of Energy and the commercial nuclear sector that considerably improves safety for nuclear cleanup activities.
Media Advisory
July 29, 2016
Fleischmann to Tour the Dewatering of Chickamauga Lock
Washington, D.C.— On Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Congressman Chuck Fleischmann will visit with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials for an update about the ongoing work at Chickamauga Lock and to observe the dewatering of the old Chickamauga Dam's lock. As a House Appropriator, Fleischmann has worked tirelessly to ensure the lock project would receive the nearly $30 million needed for fiscal year 2016.
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN):
"My prayers go out to the victims and their families of today's tragic attack in France. Yet again we see a horrible attack at the hands of terrorists--only a couple of days before we pause to remember our own loss in Chattanooga. This must stop," said Fleischmann.
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The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann:
“I am absolutely heartbroken over the attack in Dallas. My prayers and sincere condolences go out to the officers shot in the line of duty, their families, and the Dallas community,” said Congressman Fleischmann.
The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN):
Fleischmann Meets HonorAir Veterans
Washington, D.C.— Today Congressman Chuck Fleischmann welcomed veterans with HonorAir Knoxville to Washington. The veterans are in the nation’s capital visiting the monuments built in their honor.
“As the son of a World War II veteran, I learned firsthand that our veterans are brave, hard-working and the backbone of our great nation. The veterans I was fortunate enough to meet today were no exception,” said Fleischmann.
Fleischmann Offers Resource Guide for Families Impacted by the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Chuck Fleischmann unveiled a Comprehensive Addiction Resources Toolkit today to help the families across the nation address the issues associated with addiction.
More Americans die each day from drug overdoses than from car accidents – an average of 129 people per day, with six out of 10 deaths related to opioids.