Press Releases

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to recognize the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day. The day – which falls on October 6th this year – recognizes the importance of manufacturing to the United States and East Tennessee.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has purchased property in Meigs County to expand the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Congressman Fleischmann worked tirelessly and diligently to ensure the expansion of the Chattanooga National Cemetery remained in East Tennessee, so Chattanooga-area veterans and their families can continue to be buried with honor for generations to come.

Washington, DC – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), released the following statement mourning the passing of long-time friend and dedicated Chattanooga, Kevin West.

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations and Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Nuclear Cleanup and National Labs Caucuses, led the groundbreaking of the new Environmental Management Disposal Facility at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Y-12 National Security Complex.

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) received the United States Nuclear Industry Council’s (USNIC) prestigious Distinguished Leadership Award for his almost 13 years of vigorous advocacy for advancing America’s nuclear preeminence. Congressman Fleischmann was the only Member of Congress in both the House of Representatives and Senate to receive this high honor.

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee and Co-Chairman of the House National Labs Caucus, released the following statement applauding the appointment of Dr. Stephen K. Streiffer to be the next Director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.