WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), member of the bipartisan Immigration Reform Caucus, joined 74 of his colleagues who sent the following letter to President Obama asking him to enforce our immigration laws evenly without passion, prejudice or preference: As members of the bipartisan Immigration Reform Caucus we vehemently oppose your August 18, 2011 announcement to bypass Congress and use prosecutorial discretion to achieve amnesty for individuals who are illegally resid... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), chair of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee for Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement on H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act: “While many of our traditional public schools are outstanding, too many students fall through the cracks. Charter schools give parents with children trapped in failing schools an option to ensure their children receive a high-quality educatio... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) sent the following letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction co-chairs Congressman Hensarling and Senator Murray asking that they consider repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB): As you begin negotiating the deficit reduction package required by the Budget Control Act, I would respectfully ask that the committee consider repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). While not solving the immedia... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement after Standard & Poor’s lowered the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+ for the first time in the history of the ratings: “This decision by S&P is the latest consequence of the out-of-control spending that has taken place in Washington for decades, and that has increased dramatically since President Obama took office. The spending binge has resulted in job-destroying economic uncertainty a... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement regarding the crash of a U.S. military aircraft in Afghanistan: “I offer my deepest condolences and prayers to the families of the heroic Americans who died serving our country in the attack. These courageous men and women devoted their lives to defending our freedom, and it is reminder of the great sacrifice they and their families have made for our nation. We honor their sacrifice and commemorate the men a... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement on the Budget Control Act: “The Budget Control Act is by no means perfect—but it is a good first step that is consistent with conservative principles. While I would have preferred larger spending cuts now, this bill immediately cuts spending by $917 billion and does not raise taxes. This bill also guarantees at least $1.2 trillion in additional savings and advances the cause of a Balanced Budget Amendment. “... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement on legislation put forth by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV): “The House has passed two proposals that would clean up our country’s fiscal mess by cutting trillions of dollars in wasteful spending, restrain future out-of-control spending and allow the government to pay its bills. Unfortunately, the Democratic-controlled Senate would not even allow a debate on the legislation. Senate Majority Leader... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement regarding the Budget Control Act: “We’ve got to do something to restore the financial stability of this country. The federal government cannot continue to tax, borrow and spend its way to prosperity because this path is unsustainable. To avoid a downgrade on our bond rating, I supported the Budget Control Act, which raises the debt limit in exchange for enacting enforceable spending cuts and requiring a Bala... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to the nation on negotiations over a debt ceiling increase: I find it very troubling that President Obama is playing politics with serious issues we are facing during this debt crisis. His lack of concrete solutions to our debt crisis is a failure of leadership and is disappointing to the American people. One point remains clear – the president and Congress need to st... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) released the following statement regarding his vote supporting the Cut, Cap and Balance Act: We are in the midst of a debt crisis created by decades of irresponsible government spending. The federal government is at a crossroads, and tough decisions must be made. Rhetoric will not lower the deficit and inaction will not cover the Treasury’s bills. That is why I voted for the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which includes concrete proposals that... Read more