Steve Cohen
DDemocratTN-9 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency68
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology39
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
19
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 8Environment: 6Healthcare: 4Foreign Policy: 4Defense: 3Immigration: 3Housing: 2Voting Rights: 2Ethics: 2Crime & Justice: 2Labor: 2Economy: 2Agriculture: 1Civil Rights: 1Technology: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 32Ceremonial: 3Urgent: 2Bipartisan: 1: 1
Statements (39)
Floor Speech2026-06-02
BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY ACT OF 2026BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3749-H3751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-05-29
Investing in Efforts to Prevent Youth ViolenceInvesting in Efforts to Prevent Youth Violence Investing in Efforts to Prevent Youth Violence Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:19 May 29, 2026
Press Release2026-05-22Ethics
Calling for the Impeachment of Chief Justice John RobertsCalling for the Impeachment of Chief Justice John Roberts Calling for the Impeachment of Chief Justice John Roberts Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 05/22/2026 - 16:33 May 22, 2026
Press Release2026-05-15Voting Rights
Announcing Plans for My Political FutureAnnouncing Plans for My Political Future Announcing Plans for My Political Future Dear Friend, This morning I made public my decision not to run in any of the three gerrymandered congressional districts carved out of the 9 th District I have represented for more than 19 years. The state General…
Press Release2026-05-08
Fighting to Preserve Memphis' and Tennessee's Black VoteFighting to Preserve Memphis' and Tennessee's Black Vote Fighting to Preserve Memphis' and Tennessee's Black Vote Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 19:05 May 8, 2026
Press Release2026-05-01Voting RightsCivil Rights
Responding to a Dire Threat to Tennessee's 9th Congressional DistrictResponding to a Dire Threat to Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Responding to a Dire Threat to Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Dear Friend, This week, I want to bring just one dire and dangerous issue to your attention. It’s the worst development affecting our 9 th Congressional…
Press Release2026-04-24
Continuing My Efforts to See Cannabis DeclassifiedContinuing My Efforts to See Cannabis Declassified Continuing My Efforts to See Cannabis Declassified Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 04/24/2026 - 15:57 April 24, 2026
Floor Speech2026-04-20TaxesHousing
HONORING DON SCHLITZHONORING DON SCHLITZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2964] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DON SCHLITZ (Mr.…
Press Release2026-04-17
Celebrating Investment in Historic Mason TempleCelebrating Investment in Historic Mason Temple Celebrating Investment in Historic Mason Temple Dear Friend Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 04/17/2026 - 17:11 April 17, 2026
Press Release2026-04-10Foreign Policy
Condemning Trump's Threat to End Iranian CivilizationCondemning Trump's Threat to End Iranian Civilization Condemning Trump's Threat to End Iranian Civilization Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:50 April 10, 2026
Floor Speech2026-04-09Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING HENRY TURLEY'S COMMITMENT TO RHODES COLLEGERECOGNIZING HENRY TURLEY'S COMMITMENT TO RHODES COLLEGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E307] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-09
Sponsored: Volume II Transparency Act of 2026Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Volume II Transparency Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Press Release2026-04-03
Hosting an Anti-Hunger RoundtableHosting an Anti-Hunger Roundtable Hosting an Anti-Hunger Roundtable Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 04/03/2026 - 16:22 April 3, 2026
Press Release2026-03-27
Standing Up for Memphis During President Trump's VisitStanding Up for Memphis During President Trump's Visit Standing Up for Memphis During President Trump's Visit Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 03/27/2026 - 18:33 March 27, 2026
Press Release2026-03-20EnvironmentForeign Policy
Questioning Intelligence Officials about Preparations for War in IranQuestioning Intelligence Officials about Preparations for War in Iran Questioning Intelligence Officials about Preparations for War in Iran Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:37 March 20, 2026
Press Release2026-03-13Foreign Policy
Condemning Unconstitutional and Careless Approach to War with IranCondemning Unconstitutional and Careless Approach to War with Iran Condemning Unconstitutional and Careless Approach to War with Iran Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:49 March 13, 2026
Press Release2026-03-06Immigration
Welcoming DHS Secretary Noem's Firing after Challenging he False Claim to be Deporting "the Worst of the Worst"Welcoming DHS Secretary Noem's Firing after Challenging he False Claim to be Deporting "the Worst of the Worst" Welcoming DHS Secretary Noem's Firing after Challenging he False Claim to be Deporting "the Worst of the Worst" Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 16:15 March 6, 2026
Floor Speech2026-03-03CeremonialHealthcareForeign Policy
RECOGNIZING DR. JAMES R. DOWNINGRECOGNIZING DR. JAMES R. DOWNING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-02-27Labor
Boycotting Trump's State of the Union and Attending the People's SOTUBoycotting Trump's State of the Union and Attending the People's SOTU Boycotting Trump's State of the Union and Attending the People's SOTU Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 02/27/2026 - 16:27 February 27, 2026
Press Release2026-02-20
Showcasing $17.7 Million in Community Projects with Funding RecipientsShowcasing $17.7 Million in Community Projects with Funding Recipients Showcasing $17.7 Million in Community Projects with Funding Recipients Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 02/20/2026 - 18:01 February 20, 2026
Floor Speech2026-02-13
Sponsored: Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Press Release2026-02-06
Delivering $14.7 Million in Community Projects to Tennessee's 9th Congressional DistrictDelivering $14.7 Million in Community Projects to Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Delivering $14.7 Million in Community Projects to Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:30 February 6, 2026
Floor Speech2026-02-04Infrastructure
Sponsored: Stop Underrides Act 2.0Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Stop Underrides Act 2.0. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Floor Speech2026-02-02
Sponsored: Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Press Release2026-01-30
Digging Out and Warming UpDigging Out and Warming Up Digging Out and Warming Up Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:29 January 30, 2026
Press Release2026-01-23
Hearing Evidence of Donald Trump's Criminal ActionsHearing Evidence of Donald Trump's Criminal Actions Hearing Evidence of Donald Trump's Criminal Actions Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 01/23/2026 - 13:02 January 23, 2026
Floor Speech2026-01-20CeremonialHealthcareTaxesDefense
COMMEMORATING 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK JANUARYCOMMEMORATING 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK JANUARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E55] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-01-16ImmigrationEthics
Supporting Impeachment of DHS Secretary NoemSupporting Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem Supporting Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem Dear Friend, Bartholomew.Su… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 17:58 January 16, 2026
Floor Speech2026-01-07TaxesEnvironment
REMEMBERING "ELDER STATESMAN OF SOUL," DON BRYANTREMEMBERING "ELDER STATESMAN OF SOUL," DON BRYANT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E10] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-12-17Taxes
Sponsored: Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2025Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Floor Speech2025-12-11
Sponsored: Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2025Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Floor Speech2025-12-02Environment
Sponsored: TVA IRP ActSteve Cohen sponsored this legislation: TVA IRP Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Floor Speech2025-11-20
Sponsored: Clean Cloud Act of 2025Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Clean Cloud Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-10-31Taxes
Sponsored: Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".Steve Cohen sponsored this legislation: Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2025-02-21HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
REMEMBERING DR. HAROLD JORDANREMEMBERING DR. HAROLD JORDAN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-01-13BipartisanTaxesTradeVeteransHR144
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SALARY TRANSPARENCY ACTTENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY SALARY TRANSPARENCY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H105-H106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-19UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHR10515
FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2025FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7365-H7385] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2024-09-18
MOURNING THE LOSS OF JOHN DAVID SOUTHERMOURNING THE LOSS OF JOHN DAVID SOUTHER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Page H5329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […