Scott DesJarlais
U.S. Representative · TN-4 · Republican
Statements and posts
13 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to DesJarlais’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
All 13 statements
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Announced McMinnville VA Clinic will remain open under VA management and staff.
“I am proud of the joint effort put forth by my office and Secretary Collins’ office to keep the McMinnville VA Clinic open for the foreseeable future. This is great news for the veterans of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District.”
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DESJARLAIS ANNOUNCES MCMINNVILLE VA WILL REMAIN OPEN
Announced McMinnville VA Clinic will remain open after coordinating with VA Secretary.
“After a multitude of meetings with Secretary Collins and the VA, I am excited to announce the McMinnville VA Clinic will be staying open.”
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DESJARLAIS VOICES CONCERN TO VA SECRETARY OVER CLOSURE OF MCMINNVILLE CLINIC
Expressed concern to VA Secretary over closure of McMinnville, Tennessee VA clinic.
“My office received no notice prior to the public disclosure that this facility was facing staffing shortages or that these shortages would lead to the shuttering of this important VA Outpatient Clinic in my district.”
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DESJARLAIS EXPRESSES CONCERN TO USDA & DHS OVER ILLEGAL MIGRANT SNAP BENEFIT USE
Sent letter to USDA and DHS expressing concern over illegal migrants using SNAP.
“I write to you today to express my concern that the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is continuing to be utilized by illegal aliens, despite multiple Trump Administration directives, when we have American citizens who are in need.”
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DESJARLAIS PRAISES TRUMP’S DECISION TO MOVE SPACE COMMAND TO HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Praised Trump's decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.
“Promises made, promises kept! Studies found Huntsville, Alabama to be the best suited place for Space Force to set up its headquarters. It was wrong of the previous administration to put politics ahead of what was best for this branch of our military.”
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DESJARLAIS CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
Praised House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act for tax cuts, energy, border security and military.
“What a tremendous day for our great Nation! House Republicans passed H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act! This legislation: Gives the largest PERMANENT tax cut in history to the middle class, unleashes American energy production, secures our southern border and strengthens our military.”
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DESJARLAIS CHAIRS FIRST STRAT FORCES HEARING OF 119th CONGRESS
Yesterday, Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) gaveled in his first hearing as chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
“I think it’s worth noting that the three officers in front of us today represent different combatant commands, with different missions, and different priorities, but they each face a common problem.”
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DESJARLAIS REINTRODUCES PROTECTING HORSES FROM SORING ACT
The Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 (H.R. 1675) requires USDA to work with the Horse Industry Organization to establish industry-specific regulations and properly trained inspectors.
“For years the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry has been subjected to egregious overburdensome regulations by the federal government. No one understands the unique care these animals require more than their loving owners.”
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DESJARLAIS TO TRUMP: YOU EARNED THIS NIGHT
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s 2025 State of the Union address.
“President Trump laid out a clear path forward for the United States to enrich our economy, strengthen our national defense, and restore American energy independence. Tonight was a night to celebrate the many accomplishments his team has made so far.”
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DESJARLAIS PRAISES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ENDING MIGRANT SNAP ABUSE
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) praises President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for their decision to stop all SNAP benefits for illegal migrants.
“Thank you, President Trump and Secretary Rollins, for putting the needs of American citizens first. SNAP was designed to ensure that United States citizens with food insecurity get the assistance they need. Thank you for ensuring our taxpayer dollars are not spent on criminals who cross our border illegally.”
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DESJARLAIS RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) today witnessed President Donald Trump’s historic swearing in for his second term in office.
“President Trump’s speech today gave the American people hope. Hope that we will once again make our national security a top priority so that our citizens will not live in fear. Hope that we will restore our economy so that families have relief at the grocery store and the gas pumps.”
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DESJARLAIS ANNOUNCES SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) announced today that he will be chairing the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee.
“I am also excited to announce my new chairmanship on the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee. Tennessee’s military installations are some of the best in the country and I know that the hard work of this committee will continue to advance our capabilities.”
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DESJARLAIS SWORN INTO 119th CONGRESS
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) was sworn into the 119th United States Congress today, January 3rd, 2024. (DesJarlais family pictured for swearing in of the 119th Congress.
“I want to thank the good people of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District for entrusting to me the privilege to serve our great district. I look forward to working to advance President-elect Trump’s agenda to make life better for all Americans”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.