"Congressman Steve Cohen is a leader in promoting civil rights and opportunity of all Americans, and he brings this same passion to the promotion of human rights and democracy around the world."
-Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
For the second year in a row, Congressman Steve Cohen’s record in the House of Representatives has been rated 100% by the American Association of University Women. You can read the American Association of University Women’s Scorecard by clicking here.
Congressman Steve Cohen published an article at the Huffington Post website urging action on his legislation increasing the amount of money insurable under the FDIC. Excerpt: On Monday, September 22, 2008, I introduced H. R. 6986, the Individual Depositor and Community Bank Protection Act of 2008 in the House of Representatives which would raise the [...]
Congressman Steve Cohen’s successful bill banning the practice of “libel tourism” recently won praise in The New York Times. Cohen’s bill, praised as a victory for the First Amendment, protects American authors by rendering libel lawsuits against them unenforceable if the judgments were issued in a nation where the legal standard for libel is set [...]
Americans for the Arts has issued its annual report card, and Congressman Steve Cohen led the Tennessee Congressional Delegation with a perfect A+ score. All members of the House of Representatives and Senate were graded based upon their voting records on issues ranging from continued funding of PBS to membership in the Congressional Arts Caucus. [...]
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) joins Memphis and the world in mourning legendary musician, humanitarian, and ambassador of Memphis Isaac Hayes, who passed away this morning at age sixty-five. “Isaac Hayes was our emissary to the world for over four decades,” Congressman Cohen said. “His music and his love of his fellow man transcended all racial [...]
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1529 has announced its endorsement of Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Seat. President Leon E. Sheppard, Jr. and Political Director Teri Craven issued a statement endorsing Cohen For Congress: “Congressman Cohen has an outstanding record of voting to support working families’ issues, both in his [...]
The National Organization For Women, the largest feminist organization in the United States, has issued its endorsement of Steve Cohen for Re-Election to the House of Representatives. “We are pleased to inform you that because of your strong commitment to feminist issues, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee has re-endorsed your candidacy for [...]
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has issued an endorsement of Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional seat. “On behalf of the Political Action Committee of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME) Local 1733, we have consensus to support your candidacy,” said the statement [...]
The Shelby County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to the House of Representatives. “This endorsement reflects the esteem in which our members hold you. We believe that you will continue to serve the citizens of Shelby County and the State of Tennessee, and that you will discharge the duties of [...]
