Press Releases
On December 10, 2013, Congressman Fleischmann submitted comments to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board’s Safety in Design, Operations, and Emergency Preparedness at the Y-12 National Security Complex Public Hearing and Meeting. Click on the attachment below to read the letter.
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WASHINGTON−Three and a half million Americans have lost their healthcare plans due to the implementation of Obamacare. Thursday afternoon, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann spoke on the House floor in favor of the Keep Your Health Plan Act. The entirety of the speech can be seen below.
WASHINGTON− Wednesday evening, the House passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill is a step in the right direction to finally reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.
“For years the underlying problem facing the Chickamauga Lock, the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, has been ignored. Today, the House passed a bill that is a step in the right direction to begin reforming the Trust, something I have fought tirelessly for since my first day in office. I was proud to support this bill and will continue to fight for the Chickamauga Lock.”
WASHINGTON− This afternoon, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann took to the House floor in support of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill is a much-needed step in the right direction to reforming the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, a key to resuming funding for the Chickamauga Lock. The House is expected to vote on this bill Wednesday night.
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 2775.
“Tonight’s vote was yet another move to kick the can down the road and does nothing to address our unmanageable debt. While I strongly believe the government has an obligation to pay its bills, we also have an obligation to address the true fiscal crisis facing our great nation. Until we take a serious look at the mandatory spending that’s driving our debt we will continue to face these self-inflicted debt crises.”
WASHINGTON− Over the past two days, the House of Representatives has passed a series of bills that will begin funding vital government services in an effort to end the shutdown. Among the bills passed is legislation that will reopen our national parks, support cancer research, and honor our promises to America’s veterans. Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement.
WASHINGTON− The House has passed yet another bill to keep the American government open and functioning. The bill includes a one-year delay of Obamacare’s individual mandate, something Democrats in both the House and Senate have supported. Additionally, the bill removes federal healthcare subsidies for Members of Congress and their staff.
WASHINGTON− The House of Representatives passed H.J.Res. 59, continuing government funding at the sequester levels and defunding Obamacare. With the passage of this bill the House has done its part to assure the United States government continues to function. Following the vote, Congressman Fleischmann made the subsequent statement.
WASHINGTON− Monday evening Congressman Chuck Fleischmann attended a classified briefing on the conflict in Syria. The briefing, presented by the White House, was meant to further inform Members of the situation and potential next steps for the nation.