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Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, led by Energy and Water Appropriations Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27. Approval of Rep. Fleischmann’s …

Subcommittee Passage is Key First Step Toward the FY26 Energy and Water Becoming Law Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met yesterday evening to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water bill written by Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill was approved …

Story provided by the office of Senator Marsha Blackburn – Written by Blackburn Mixing up the names and roles of his Cabinet secretaries. Failing to recognize longtime friends and staffers. Relying on scripts for White House meetings. In recent weeks, a steady stream of reports has confirmed what the American …

Energy Secretary Chris Wright (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement following overwhelming bipartisan Senate confirmation of Chris Wright to be America’s next Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). “I applaud the Senate for its …

Chattanooga, TN – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), current Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement after being selected to serve a second consecutive term as Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations. “I am honored and humbled to be selected by my colleagues to serve a second consecutive …

Laken Riley Act Next Goes to President Donald Trump’s Desk to Sign into Law Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement following the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the House of Representatives. “Today, I proudly voted for the final passage of the Laken …

Washington, DC – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement strongly supporting President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Chris Wright, after his confirmation hearing in the Senate. “President Donald Trump made an excellent decision to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced two bills aimed at strengthening border security: the Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal (CLEAR) Act,which would ensure state and local law enforcement officials have the tools to help the federal government deport criminal illegal aliens, and the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Mandatory Act, …

Nashville, Tenn. (September 11, 2024) — We are saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Senator, Ambassador, and Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Jim Sasser. He served the people of Tennessee with pride and humility. His service to our party, our state, and our nation will forever be remembered. 

In 2020, while everyone around me was choosing sides and lining up behind their preferred Democratic candidates for President, I patiently awaited the entry of Vice President Joe Biden into the race. Once Vice President Biden entered the race, I was locked in and vowed that I was Ridin’ with …