
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
MethodologyRepublican · TN-2 · Said vs Did
“Chairman Comer announces Rep. Tim Burchett to chair the DOGE Subcommittee Chairman Comer announces Rep. Tim Burchett to chair the DOGE Subcommittee Nicholas.Boyd@… Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:20 Image For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (January 9, 2026) -- Today, Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced Congressman Tim Burchett (TN02) as the chair of the Su…”
Burchett stated he would eliminate reckless spending and slash bureaucratic red tape. Voting Yes on a continuing appropriations act—which extends government spending without addressing underlying budget issues—directly contradicts his stated commitment to eliminate wasteful spending.