U.S. Representative Phil Roe, M.D.

Mar 08

H.R. 1 is “For the Politicians” Not “For the People”

WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1, a sweeping bill to federalize our election system, limit the free speech of certain citizens and provide billions of taxpayer funds for campaigns: “In my 10 years in Congress, this is among the worst pieces of legislation on which I have voted. I believe there are reasonable election reforms where both Republicans and Democrats can ...

Mar 07

Roe Reintroduces Resolution Promoting Free Speech on College Campuses

WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) reintroduced a resolution that reinforces First Amendment rights for all Americans on college campuses. This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting and promoting the free and open exchange of ideas, and that free speech zones and codes are inherently at odds with the First Amendment. Roe released ...

Mar 06

H.R. 1 is Not “For the People”

Our country is a representative democracy, founded on the principle that all are created equal and every vote counts the same. Americans have the power to choose who represents them in our government, and it should stay that way. Democrats’ top legislative agenda item, H.R. 1, the so-called “For the People Act”, should really be renamed the “For the Politicians Act” since it is not actually for the people at all. I believe Congress can find a bip...

Mar 05

GOP Doctors Caucus Applauds Trump Administration Rebate Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Ralph Abraham, M.D. (R-LA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R- FL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) released the following statements after sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) applauding the agency’s proposed rule to limit the use of rebates: “I am pleased the Trump admini...