Statements and posts
18 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Blackburn Sues Jack Smith for Unlawfully Seizing Phone Records
Filed lawsuit against former Special Counsel Jack Smith for unlawfully seizing phone records.
“Through his Arctic Frost witch hunt that targeted conservatives across America and even the President of the United States, Jack Smith perpetrated one of the worst abuses of government power in our nation’s history.”
Arctic Frost OversightGovernment Operations and PoliticsAI-read
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Senate Passes Blackburn, Kaine Resolution Designating October as “National Country Music Month”
Senate passed resolution designating October as National Country Music Month.
“Tennessee is the heart of country music, from its birthplace in Bristol to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.”
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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Senate Unanimously Passes Blackburn’s Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Romance Scams
Senate unanimously passed Blackburn's bipartisan bill requiring dating apps to notify users of fraud-related removals.
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Blackburn, Colleagues Lead Passage of Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton
Led passage of resolution honoring country music legend Dolly Parton's life and legacy.
“Dolly Parton was a Tennessee treasure who lived out the Volunteer Spirit, loved our nation, and opened doors of opportunity for countless people.”
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Announced Trump signed her bipartisan bill protecting prison staff from inmate sexual abuse.
“No law enforcement officer should have to fear for their safety when they show up to work.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Blackburn Bill to Support Music Tourism Heads to President Trump’s Desk
Celebrated House passage of bipartisan American Music Tourism Act heading to Trump.
“The Volunteer State is home to so many iconic landmarks for tourists to experience – from Graceland in Memphis to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.”
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VIDEO: Blackburn Honors Victims of 9/11 on 25th Anniversary
Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a video marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks and honoring the victims, their families, the first responders, and the service members who answered the call.
“Let’s make certain we never forget and that we remember those families, those victims, the loss of life, and the attack on our country.”
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U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, reintroduced legislation to improve emergency communication technology and help save lives.
“First responders in Tennessee need access to reliable technology that will help them locate trapped individuals in confined spaces where radio signals fail.”
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U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, reintroduced the Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act, legislation that would require Medicare Advantage (MA)…
“The Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act would ensure beneficiaries receive the full value they’ve been promised by requiring plans to publicly report the supplemental benefits they offer and how often seniors actually use them.”
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Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff Heads to President Trump’s Desk
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bipartisan legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, to help address the increasingly pervasive sexual…
“No law enforcement officer should have to fear for their safety when they show up to work.”
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U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation’s capabilities to counter the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) intimidation and coercion tactics in the…
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Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) recently reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act.
“Insurance regulation has long been, and should remain, a responsibility of the states.”
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We applaud the bipartisan coalition of state Attorneys General for forcing Meta to start paying a real price for the harm its products have caused an entire generation of young people.
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U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and several of their Senate colleagues recently introduced theProtecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any…
“Taxpayers should not be spending a penny on research done by those who want to push harmful gender transition surgeries and radical gender ideology on our kids.”
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Blackburn, Blumenthal Press TikTok for Intentionally Withholding Safety Features From Children
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to TikTok regarding a recent report that the social media company endangered children by knowingly withholding an algorithmic safety measure from…
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act
Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal first introduced KOSA in February 2022, following reporting by the Wall Street Journal and after spearheading a series of five subcommittee hearings with social media companies and advocates on the repeated…
“For years, heartbroken parents have demanded Congress take action to protect America’s children from Big Tech’s exploitation, and today is a major victory for the courageous families who refused to give up.”
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“As Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche has already proven he will hold fraudsters accountable for stealing billions of taxpayer dollars, crack down on violent crime in cities like Memphis, and restore a one-tiered system of justice after four years of the Biden DOJ’s corruption under Merrick Garland.”
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At the end of the day, they deserve a fair shot.
“The Biden administration weaponized Title IX to force women to compete with men in sports and allow men to invade women’s spaces.”