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Burchett introduces bill authorizing action against cartels

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee has introduced the Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act of 2025.

By Knox Times | Feb 13, 2025

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Congressman Burchett seeks Congressional Gold Medal for WWII hero Roddie Edmonds

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee has reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida co-leading the initiative.

By Knox Times | Feb 5, 2025

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Burchett reintroduces bill changing school grant distribution criteria

By Knox Times | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has reintroduced legislation aimed at altering the way school grants are distributed by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Burchett reintroduces SANE VA Act with bipartisan support

By Knox Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, has reintroduced the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in VA Hospitals (SANE VA) Act.

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EDA awards $748,849 in grants for economic development projects in Knox County in 2023

By Knox Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $748,849 in grants for economic development projects in Knox County, Tennessee.

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Burchett introduces bill targeting financial aid to Taliban

By Knox Times | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, aiming to prevent financial support from reaching the Taliban.

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Burchett supports Mike Johnson's re-election as House Speaker

By Knox Times | Jan 5, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has expressed his support for Rep. Mike Johnson to continue as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

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Burchett opposes FY2025 NDAA citing Pentagon's audit failures

By Knox Times | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee's 2nd District has voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

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Burchett introduces bill for digital pilot certificate storage

By Knox Times | Dec 9, 2024

Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett introduced a new bill known as the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act.

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Burchett's stock disclosure act advances in House Oversight Committee

By Knox Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett's bill, known as the "Timely Stock Disclosure Act," has successfully passed through the House Oversight Committee.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Knox County rise or fall in 2021?

By Knox Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Knox County received $803,204 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Loudon County farmers in 2021 reached $1,464,056

By Knox Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Loudon County received $1,464,056 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Knox County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Knox Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Knox County received $533,633 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.