(237) - HR 910: SEC Safe Harbors – Passage May 01, 2017 - Hill, R-Ark., motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to propose and adopt rules that would provide safe harbors for investment fund research reports in regards to exchange traded funds. The investment fund research report would not constitute an offer for sale nor an offer to sell a security that is subject of an offering. The bill would also require the SEC to pr... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the confirmation of Alexander Acosta to serve as the Secretary for the United States Department of Labor: “I would like to congratulate Alex Acosta on his confirmation. I have watched for the past 8 years as the previous administration pursued policies that helped union bosses but left workers behind. Secretary Acosta will fight to expand opportunities for all America’s workers and retirees. It is a priority ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) reintroduced H.R. 2146, the Unaccompanied Alien Children Placement Transparency Act, legislation to require the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) to provide governors or the appropriate state-level official with certain information about Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) being placed within their states. Roe released the following statement on the bill: “I am proud to reintroduce the Unaccompanied Ali... Read more

This Saturday, April 29, 2017 – marks President Trump’s 100th day in office as the President of the United States. Since his inauguration, we’ve put forward policies that put America first; proposals to bring accountability to government; and rolled back harmful rules and burdensome regulations in order to enforce pro-growth policies. The American people spoke loud and clear that they sought a different direction for our country, and that’s why House Republicans are doing everything we can to wo... Read more

GREENEVILLE, TENN. - Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) will hold a reception to announce the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the Chalmers Conference Room in the Niswonger Commons Building on the campus of Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN. A map of the campus can be found here. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the award presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m.. Click here for more information about the Congressional Art Competition. WHAT: Ro... Read more

I always enjoy being home in East Tennessee and hearing from constituents in the First District; over the last two weeks I’ve had the opportunity to do just that, meeting with many different constituent groups on a number of interesting topics. I’ve visited manufacturers in our district to hear how we can create policies that incentivize more job creation in the United States. I’ve visited schools to meet with our future leaders. I’ve heard from hotel operators how we can help promote tourism an... Read more

Tuesday, April 18th from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. ELIZABETHTON, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) announced he will hold a town hall meeting for constituents in the First District on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Elizabethton at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and seating will be first-come, first-served. Rep. Roe has held more than 40 live town hall meetings since serving as Congressman for the First District... Read more

MOUNTAIN CITY, TENN. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) announced he will speak at the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Crewette Building in Mountain City. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. and Congressman Roe will speak around 8:00 a.m. WHAT: Roe To Speak at Johnson County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast WHEN: Friday, April 21, 2017 TIME: Around 8:00 a.m.; Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: The Crewette ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.J. Res. 43 into law: “I am proud to support the sanctity of life and to continue to be a strong voice for the right to life. States will now no longer be forced to use Title X money to fund Planned Parenthood or other entities that provide abortions. I believe states should be able to consider whether or not an organization provides abortions when granting them taxpayer funding... Read more

Every April, instead of enjoying springtime, Americans will spend countless hours on long tax forms and working through confusing tax rules. This year, Tax Day falls on April 18th with Easter and Emancipation Day affecting the federal holiday schedule. In their 2015 annual report to Congress, the Taxpayer Advocate Service found that, in fiscal year 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collected over $2.8 trillion dollars. In the IRS’s 2016 annual report to Congress, it is reported that taxpa... Read more