Press Releases
WASHINGTON− This evening, Rep. Fleischmann, a member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke on the House floor in support of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. This legislation will completely defund President Obama’s executive amnesty.
WASHINGTON− Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 3, Keystone XL Pipeline Act. After the vote, Rep. Fleischmann released the following statement.
“The Keystone XL Pipeline is critical for our nation and its economy. Not only will the pipeline create over 42,000 jobs for the American people, but additionally, it is expected to bring in a total of $2 billion in earnings. With the new majority in Congress and all hurdles resolved, the time to build is now. I sincerely hope President Obama will listen to Congress and support this pipeline.”
WASHINGTON− Today, President Obama arrived in Tennessee to make an announcement regarding the launch of two new initiatives. After the President’s announcement, Rep. Fleischmann made the following statement.
WASHINGTON− This afternoon, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann was sworn in to the 114th Congress as the representative for the Third District of Tennessee. After taking the oath of office on the House floor, Rep. Fleischmann made the following statement.
“It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the 114th Congress. This new Congress gives us the opportunity to prioritize Americans’ needs and achieve productive reform. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to implement positive changes for the benefit of our country.”
WASHINGTON− The House of Representatives passed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act to keep the government open and functioning through fiscal year 2015. After passage, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement.
WASHINGTON− Today, President Obama visited Nashville, Tennessee to speak about his plans for immigration reform. After the President’s remarks, Reps. Fleischmann, Duncan and Roe released the following statements.
WASHINGTON− This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to designate the three Manhattan Project sites, including the site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as a national historical park. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann was an original cosponsor on the legislation, and Senator Lamar Alexander introduced the legislation in the Senate.
WASHINGTON− The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 647, the ABLE Act, which will provide critical funding for inland waterways projects such as the Chickamauga Lock. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann was joined by U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander in championing passage of this legislation.
WASHINGTON− This morning, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 647, the ABLE Act. This legislation will provide funding to key waterways infrastructure projects such as the Chickamauga Lock.