WASHINGTON D.C. –Rep Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) issued the following statement in response to the State of the Union address: “In his fifth State of the Union address, President Obama underscored the importance of creating jobs and promoting economic growth, addressing the upcoming sequester, making investments in education and infrastructure, and passing comprehensive immigration reform. While most can agree these things are important, unfortunately, the president’s speech focused on what divides us... Read more

Honors Service Members who fought in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) reintroduced the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, which seeks to create a national memorial honoring the service members who honorably served and died in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Roe made the following statement regarding the bill: “Every day we should commemorate and give thanks to the men and women who have devoted their li... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on H.R. 351, the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act. This legislation would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB): “I am proud to reintroduce this important legislation. As a physician with more than 30 years of experience, I find the ability of this board to intervene in the patient-doctor relationship particularly troubling. I believe my bill is a testament to the fact that members of Co... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade: “Life is the most precious gift given to us. As an OB/GYN I had the unique privilege of delivering over five thousand children into this world. I have born witness to one of the most extraordinary events in our universe, the development of a child from conception to birth. This experience solidified my conviction in the right to life for our nation’s most vulnerable popul... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement in response to the administration’s gun control proposal: “First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to those around the country that have been victims of the senseless acts of violence the president mentioned in his speech today. I will give the administration’s proposal great thought and careful consideration, but our Second Amendment right is one of our most cherished freedoms and I will not support ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on the resignation of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis: “While Secretary Solis and I often disagreed on the best way to create jobs and jumpstart the economy, I wish her the best as she departs the Obama administration. My hope moving forward is that President Obama will find someone for the position who supports all workers’ rights, promotes economic growth and is willing to work in a bipartisan way to create jobs.”... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on H.R. 217, legislation he cosponsored to ensure that Title X family planning grants are used for their intended purpose and are prohibited from being used by organizations that provide abortions: “As an OB/GYN that has delivered over 5,000 babies, I am pleased to join Congressman Black to support this important legislation,” said Roe. “This bill will ensure that organizations like Planned Parenthood, the large... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (TN) released the following statement on being sworn in for the 113th Congress: “Representing the First District of Tennessee in the House of Representatives the last four years has been a great honor and I look forward to serving in the 113th Congress, ” said Roe “There are many challenges facing our nation, and I will continue to be a strong voice for the values of East Tennesseans.” Roe was sworn in for his third term by House Speaker John Boehner.... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (TN) released the following statement on House-passed, Senate-amended tax legislation: “Washington cannot continue to tax, borrow and spend. When these negotiations began, the president promised a balanced approach, and that’s not what this legislation is. We must get our deficit under control, and the only way to do that is to cut spending. “While I am glad to see hardworking Americans will get much-needed permanent tax relief, I could not, in good f... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (TN) sent the following letter to Speaker Boehner urging him to repeal the IPAB as part of the fiscal cliff negotiations: “As you continue negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff, I ask that you include repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) among any entitlement reforms you propose to President Obama. With the IPAB process set to begin on April 30, 2013, now is the time to eliminate one of the worst excesses of the Affordable Care Act... Read more