Marsha Blackburn

After Meta’s Historic Settlement, Congress Must Protect Children Online For years, Big Tech has treated our children as nothing more than a profit source while exposing them to appalling harms. Now, the industry is beginning to face accountability. In a historic settlement with 47 states, Meta…

Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff Heads to President Trump’s Desk NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bipartisan legislation, the Prison Staff Safety…

Blackburn, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Counter Communist China’s ‘Gray-Zone’ Aggression Against Indo-Pacific Partners NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation's capabilities to counter…

Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) recently reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act . The legislation would abolish…

Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on Meta’s Landmark $17 Billion Settlement in Case About Social Media Harms to Kids NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement after Meta reached a landmark settlement with 47 states…

President Trump’s Border Enforcement Is Delivering for the American People Tennesseans and Americans across the country want to feel safe in their own communities, and there is no better way to ensure that happens than enforcing the rule of law - especially at the southern border. Since returning…

Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Harmful Gender Transition Research on Minors NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and several of their Senate colleagues recently introduced the Protecting Our Kids…

Blackburn, Blumenthal Press TikTok for Intentionally Withholding Safety Features From Children NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to TikTok regarding a recent report that the social media company endangered children by…

Under Trump, Crime Is Plummeting in Memphis and Across the Country Nationwide, crime is plummeting. Since last year, homicides are down 18 percent, reaching their lowest rate since at least 1900 - 126 years. Meanwhile, burglaries have dropped by 13 percent, robberies by 17 percent, and carjackings…

Congress Just Took a Big Step to Protect Children Online. We Must Finish the Job. Chase Nasca had his whole life ahead of him. He was a star soccer player and honors student at his high school in New York. He loved spending time with his family, and had no history of mental health issues. But at…

Text of Senate Amendment 6756 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4583] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6756. Mrs.…

Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation's…

Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard in Title IX WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Pete…

Blackburn Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing Todd Blanche Nomination for U.S. Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting in the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance President Trump's nomination of…

While Democrats Embrace Failures of Socialism, Tennessee Charts Path to Prosperity When I served in the Tennessee State Senate, one proposal dominated the legislature more than any other: whether to adopt a state income tax. While Tennessee had survived up to that point for two centuries without…

While Democrats Embrace Failures of Socialism, Tennessee Charts Path to Prosperity When I served in the Tennessee State Senate, one proposal dominated the legislature more than any other: whether to adopt a state income tax. While Tennessee had survived up to that point for two centuries without…

EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT GHISLAINE MAXWELL SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON OR ANY FORM OF CLEMENCY FOR HER CRIMES WITH JEFFREY EPSTEIN RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

Blackburn to Newsmax: Senate Should Remain Until SAVE America Act Passes WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called on the Senate to remain in session until it passes the SAVE America Act during an appearance on Newsmax's Wake Up America . Last week, Senator Blackburn…

Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Keep Biological Men Out of the Daughters of the American Revolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced…

Text of Senate Amendment 6708 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4285] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6708. Mrs.…

From Medicaid to Elections, Fraud Exploded Under Democrats. Republicans Are Rooting It Out. If there is one word to describe Democrat governance nationwide, it is fraud. State governments have a responsibility to safeguard benefits programs and elections, yet blue states have taken little to no…

Blackburn Sounds the Alarm on Communist China’s Infiltration of American Judiciary Letter Urges Federal Judicial Center to Cut Ties with Environmental Law Institute WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Director of the Federal Judicial Center, Judge Robin L.…

VIDEO: Blackburn Blasts Democrats’ War on ICE Following NYC Incendiary Device Attack 'On Monday, we saw yet another example of what has become disturbingly common.' 'Authorities believe the attack was motivated by the suspect's hatred of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.' 'This attack did not…

Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Increase Domestic Production of Critical Medical Supplies WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Our Nation's Supply chain for Healthcare has Over Reliance Elsewhere Act ( ONSHORE) Manufacturing Act to encourage the domestic…

VIDEO: Democrats Block Blackburn Resolution Condemning Judge Eleanor Ross’ Gross Misconduct 'The American people deserve federal judges who uphold the highest standards of integrity not those who turn their chambers into a venue for extramarital affairs.' 'There is no reason any member of this body…

VIDEO: Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump’s Address to the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) led her Republican colleagues, including Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), John Husted (R-Ohio), and Bernie…

VIDEO: Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump’s Address to the Nation 'There is nothing objectionable about these measures.' 'If every state was like Tennessee, there would be no need for the SAVE America Act.' 'There is no other developed…

President Trump’s Election Revelations Should Be a Wake-Up Call. Congress Must Pass the SAVE AMERICA Act. For our republic, nothing is more fundamental than the principle of one person, one vote. During his Thursday night address, President Trump revealed deeply troubling information showing that…

Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Stop Multi-Million Dollar Birth Tourism Industry Following SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.),…

VIDEO: Blackburn Scorches Durbin for Grandstanding on Epstein Files After He Previously Blocked Subpoena Requests "When Ranking Member Durbin was Chairman in the last Congress, I tried repeatedly to subpoena the Epstein files so that we could get those banking records and those flight logs."…

Text of Senate Amendment 6693 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3970-S4077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Birth Tourism Undermines U.S. Citizenship. Here’s How Republicans Can End It. As Americans, few things are more sacred than our citizenship. It's what empowers us to defend our freedoms, choose our elected representatives, and serve our nation. It's what delineates our rights and responsibilities…

PHOTO: Blackburn Joins Secretary Bessent, Tennessee Elected Officials for Unveiling of Donald J. Trump Bridge on I-40 in East Tennessee DANDRIDGE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the unveiling of the Donald J. Trump Bridge in…

Blackburn, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran Suicide by Victims of Military Sexual Trauma U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act to help save veterans' lives by requiring a federal…

After Supreme Court Rulings, Congress Must Act. Last week, the Supreme Court handed down rulings on two issues of vital importance to the American people that now require action from Congress: protecting women's sports and safeguarding American citizenship. First, women's sports. The High Court…

Blackburn Celebrates 250 Years of America Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following video honoring America's 250 th birthday and wishing Tennesseans a happy Independence Day: "As we mark the 250 th celebration of our nation's independence, it's important to remember that…

Blackburn, Schmitt, Colleagues Launch Anti-Fraud Task Force This week, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), and seven of their Republican colleagues announced the launch of a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force that will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal…

Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on House Passage of the KIDS Act U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act , released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved stripped down legislation that…

This July 4th, Let’s Recommit to the Founding Vision of Our Nation Saturday is July 4 th - the 250 th anniversary of American independence. I know that Tennesseans across our state are so excited to celebrate this milestone with BBQs, fireworks, and fellowship with friends and family. For us, it's…

Text of Senate Amendment 6111 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3318-S3319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 6098 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3306-S3307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 6307 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3444-S3445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 6014 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3144-S3145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 6015 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6015. Mrs.…

Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Limit Chinese Communist Party Influence on American Technology U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after introducing the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act , which would help ensure sensitive American technologies…

Text of Senate Amendment 5888 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2988-S2989] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5888.…

A Terror Plot Named Me and the President as Targets. Law Enforcement Saved Us. Last Sunday, I had the honor of joining President Trump, Vice President Vance, cabinet secretaries, and more than 1,000 service members at the White House for UFC Freedom 250. At the nearby Ellipse, tens of thousands of…

Blackburn, Coons Bipartisan Bill to Protect Individuals and Creators from Deepfakes Passes Senate Judiciary Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statements after their bipartisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art,…

Text of Senate Amendment 5858 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2941-S2942] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

Text of Senate Amendment 5842 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5842.…