WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.R 1112, Enhanced Background Checks Act and H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019: “I strongly support the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms. This week, House Democrats brought two bills to the floor that they said were about preventing gun violence. I voted against these bills because they would actually limit Americans’ constitutional rights... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) released the following statements after introducing H.R. 1395, the Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2019: “As a grandfather of two school-aged grandchildren, I want to do everything I can to ensure our schools are as safe as possible. It is heartbreaking to know there are parents and grandparents that have experienced the loss of a child due to violence in school. I have had numerous conversations with educators a... Read more

The right to bear arms, laid out in the Second Amendment, illustrates a fundamental truth about our government – there are certain inalienable rights are given to the people by the Constitution of the United States. As a concealed carry permit holder myself, I am committed to protecting and defending Americans’ Second Amendment rights. This week, the House considered two bills, H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112, which would inhibit law-abiding Americans from exercising their Second Amendment rights. Supporte... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after speaking at the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial site dedication: “It was an honor to speak at the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial site dedication today, and to have the opportunity to introduce former-Secretary of Defense and Vice President Dick Cheney. Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield not only displayed our country’s dedication to ensuring stability a... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.J.Res. 46, a resolution to terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration regarding the crisis on our southern border: “I stand with the President because there is absolutely a national security and a humanitarian crisis on our southern border. I have seen the crisis with my own eyes and have heard our border patrol personnel urge lawmakers to address this crisis. President ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule on changes to Title X family planning program: “As a pro-life physician in Congress, I am a strong advocate for the right to life and believe that life begins at conception. Last year, I joined 152 of my colleagues in writing to Secretary Azar urging him to create a clear distinction between family planning centers and aborti... Read more

I know abortion is an emotional topic for many, but controversial events have recently occurred, encouraging me to share my perspective. As an OB/GYN for over 31 years before coming to Congress, I had the privilege of delivering nearly 5,000 babies – each a unique gift from God. Last month, I was so proud to see and tens of thousands of people come from across the country for the annual March for Life protesting the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. In the month following that event, I’ve... Read more

Elections have consequences. Under the House Republican majority in the previous Congress, we focused on creating jobs, growing the economy, improving our security, taking care of our veterans, and making America energy independent. Now that House Democrats have the majority, they have replaced our agenda with an agenda much more closely aligned with socialist principles and government control over all aspects of life. As President Trump pointed out in his State of the Union speech, history is l... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement about President Trump’s consideration to declare a national emergency on the southern border after voting for H.J.Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act: “President Trump called on Congress to come together and reach an agreement on funding our government and border security because another shutdown was not an option. Last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared a border wall immoral and vowed to not... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.J. Res. 37, legislation concerning United States Armed Forces presence in the Republic of Yemen: “As a veteran and leading Republican on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, there is no decision I take more seriously than the decision to keep American troops deployed abroad. Under President Trump’s leadership, over the last two years we have made great progress in addressing the thr... Read more