WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on passage of the bipartisan H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011: “Openness and transparency have been victims in government proceedings, especially when it comes to the financial crisis. Backroom dealings do not result in better legislation, and the American people are rejecting this method of governance. That is why I am proud to cosponsor and support passage of the Federal Rese... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on passage of the bipartisan H.R. 5872, the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012: “Passage of the bipartisan Sequestration Transparency Act will direct the administration to detail exactly how scheduled sequestration cuts will impact the Department of Defense. Passage of the legislation reaffirms our commitment to our troops and our national security. The automatic cuts set to take effect in Janua... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement in support of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act: “Today, I voted again to repeal the president’s health care law. Passage of the Repeal of Obamacare Act sends another strong message that Republicans and Democrats alike are still opposed to this flawed bill. The law went too far because it gives the Washington bureaucrats too much power over patients’ health care decisions. “The current law fail... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on H.R. 4114, the Veterans’ Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012: “Passage of the Veterans’ Cost-of Living Adjustment Act of 2012 ensures that those who have bravely defended our freedom and their families have the cost-of-living adjustments they deserve. This legislation will deliver greater benefits to deserving veterans in Tennessee and across this nation. “This bill will provide much needed assistance... Read more

Health care law ruled constitutional WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling that the health care law is constitutional: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a major let-down for the American people. I am truly disappointed with the decision because there does not seem to be a limit to what the federal government can compel us to do. “The federal government is literally forcing all Americans to buy health insurance... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement in support of H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act: “The average American family buys 1,100 gallons of gasoline per year. If the price of gas fell just one dollar, from the current national average of $3.49, families would save $1,100 a year. For far too long, this administration has prioritized politics over the needs of the American people and today, in this body, we have an opportunity to ... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) and Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) introduced H.J.RES.112: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to the health insurance premium tax credits. This legislation, pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, would prevent the enactment of a May IRS rule that substantially alters the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) ability to offer premium assistance tax credits through federally run insurance exchanges. As written, ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) introduced H.R. 5914, 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 Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Roe made the following statement regarding H.R. 5914: “Having just observed Memorial Day, we commemorate and give thanks to the men and women who devoted their lives to defending our freedom. Every soldier... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement on H.R. 436, the Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012: “Passage of the Health Care Cost Reduction Act is important for jobs, innovation and removal of tax penalties found in the health care law. Included in the health care law is a 2.3% excise tax levied on American device companies that is set to take effect in less than seven months. H.R. 436 will repeal the excise tax on medical devices, which ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) announced the following winners of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition in the First District of Tennessee. First Place: Ashley Spears - Daniel Boone High School Second Place: Emily Qualkenbush - Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Third Place: Charlene Kight - Greeneville High School Honorable Mention: Samantha Amos - West Green High School Katie Thompson - Daniel Boone High School Roe made the following statement regarding the 2012 Congres... Read more