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Congressman Burchett votes in favor of FY2024 NDAA

By Knox Times Report | Jul 15, 2023

On July 14, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Jeff Roberson joins Rep. Burchett on Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer joins Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to talk about TWRA's mission and conservation efforts in the state of Tennessee.

Rep. Burchett proposes five amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act

By Knox Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) proposed five amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

Greg "Gravy" Coker, former Special Operations Helicopter Pilot, joins Rep. Burchett on Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Greg "Gravy" Coker, former AH-6 Little Bird helicopter pilot and member of the 160th Special Operations Helicopter unit, joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to talk about his time serving in the United States Army during operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Rep. Burchett receives "Champion of Limited Government" award

By Knox Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) received the “Champion of Limited Government” award from the Institute of Legislative Analysis (ILA).

Ed Rottmann, CEO of Chroma Energy Group, joins Rep. Burchett on latest episode of Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Ed Rottmann, CEO of Chroma Energy Group, joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to talk about the our nation's transition to cleaner energy, the future of our power grid, and what makes East Tennessee great for business.

Congressman Burchett reintroduces the Veterans Protection from Fraud Act

By Knox Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 9, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced legislation to improve protections for veterans against mail fraud.

Rep. Burchett votes in favor of HALT Fentanyl Act, passes House

By Knox Times Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which passed the House.

Reps. Burchett, Cohen introduce the Safe Aviation Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act

By Knox Times Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the Safe Aviation Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act to enable crashed airplanes’ “black box” data to be recovered more quickly.

Burchett reintroduces Easy Access to Mail Act

By Knox Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 18, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Easy Access to Mail Act.

Burchett votes in favor of bills backing law enforcement officers

By Knox Times Report | May 22, 2023

Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of three bills to support law enforcement officers.

Former fighter pilot, Texas Congressman August Pfluger joins Rep. Burchett on latest episode of Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | May 18, 2023

On the latest episode of  Tennessee Talks, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the recent TikTok hearing held by the House Energy & Commerce Committee.

Rep. Burchett votes in favor of bill to secure southern border

By Knox Times Report | May 16, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted to pass legislation to secure the southern border of the United States.

Mental health advocate, CEO Ben Harrington joins Rep. Burchett on latest episode of Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | May 4, 2023

On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, CEO of the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee Ben Harrington joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the mental health crisis, how mental health is stigmatized, and what state legislatures and the federal government can do to better serve people dealing with mental health issues.

Reps. Burchett, Kim reintroduce bill to empower small businesses

By Knox Times Report | May 3, 2023

On May 2, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) reintroduced the Access Business Credit Act.

Rep. Burchett votes against bill to raise the debt ceiling

By Knox Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

On April 26, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted against legislation that would raise the debt ceiling.

Rep. Burchett reintroduces bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds

By Knox Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 24, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Burchett votes to protect women and girls in sports; passes House

By Knox Times Report | Apr 26, 2023

On April 20, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This bill would provide women and girls equal opportunity in athletics and a fair playing field by ensuring that athletic departments follow Title IX rules that protect the integrity of women's sports.

Rep. Burchett votes to overturn Washington's soft-on-crime police bill

By Knox Times Report | Apr 25, 2023

On April 20, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins Rep. Burchett on latest episode of Tennessee Talks

By Knox Times Report | Apr 24, 2023

On the latest episode of Tennessee Talks, Maya MacGuineas joined Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss the budget process in the United States, how the federal government can reduce spending and pay down debt, and the impact our national debt will have on future generations of Americans.

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