Steve Cohen
Sourced recordU.S. House - TN District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
Stephen Ira Cohen is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Tennessee's 9th congressional district, a majority-minority district centered in Memphis, since 2007. Previously, he served in the Tennessee Senate from 1983 to 2006. He is a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
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Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialSteve Cohen is a candidate for U.S. House - TN District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,238,077.4 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Floor and Committee Statements
- VerifiedPublic statement: Press and News Media
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Cohen Announces FEMA Funding of $125,791 to Tipton County for Road and Embankment Repairs
- VerifiedPublic statement: July 1, 2026 Congressman Cohen Announces $2.2 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million FEMA Reimbursement to MLGW for Damage from April 2025 Storms
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Steve Cohen becomes the 57th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026 - Ballotpedia News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Steve Cohen talks about his legacy and Tennessee's political future - localmemphis.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire in aftermath of redistricting - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Cohen Announces Plan for His Political Future - Congressman Steve Cohen (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Steve Cohen won’t seek re-election after Tennessee redistricting - Action News 5
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Steve Cohen no longer seeking re-election in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District - localmemphis.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Steve Cohen announces he is retiring from Congress after TN redistricting - WREG.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen to retire after GOP targets him with redistricting - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen announces retirement after GOP dismantles his district - Roll Call
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting in Tennessee - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis, after 19 years in Congress, ends reelection bid - The Commercial Appeal
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign after redraw of his Memphis district - ap.org
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen to retire after Republican-led redistricting in Tennessee - NBC News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Cohen Discusses Gerrymandering and Voting Rights at Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing - Congressman Steve Cohen (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cohen, congressional candidates sue Tennessee leaders over redrawn congressional map - Action News 5
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tennessee congressman Steve Cohen plans to file lawsuit against redistricting map - FOX13 Memphis
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cohen on ‘shameful’ Tennessee redistricting erasing his House district: ‘Next stop is the courts’ - The Hill
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-23: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-08: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026-02-02: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Image July 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced Tipton County will receive funding of $125,791 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair roads and embankments damaged in the straight-line winds and tornadoes of April 2025. The figure represents 75 percent of the total of costs incurred. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: Issues : 9th District Economy and Jobs Environment Homeland Security Tennessee <div class="media e
Image July 1, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two National Institutes of Health grants to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and one to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Issues : 9th District Economy and Jobs Education Health Care Memphis Science and Technology Shelby County Tennessee
Image July 1, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced that the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 75 percent of its cost to repair the power grid infrastructure damaged in storms and flooding in April of last year. That amounts to $1,850,109 for removal and replacement of utility poles, transformers, wire and other materials and the labor required to restore power. Congressman Coh
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