WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 840, the bipartisan Veterans' Access to Child Care Act of 2019: "I have always been an advocate for reducing barriers to care for our veterans, as it is imperative that they are able to receive care in the most effective and timely manner - especially mental health care," said Roe. "As a father and grandfather, I am well ... Read more

On Tuesday evening, I had the honor of attending the State of the Union address to listen to President Trump’s agenda for the upcoming year. Our country is stronger than it has been in decades thanks to his leadership, and America’s businesses and workers. Our economy is booming, our job market is thriving, and our country safe and secure. Two years ago, many East Tennesseans were worried about the future of our country and this president has restored the hope for them. During his speech the pre... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address: “It was a privilege to attend the State of the Union this evening. President Trump outlined an agenda that will keep our strong economy growing while ensuring our nation remains safe and secure. We have had an exceptional last two years under his leadership. Our economy and job market is strong and continues to flourish. The investments we have made in rebui... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after announcing Morristown local Terry Harris has joined his office as part of the Wounded Warrior Program and will be working on the Veterans History Project: “I am thrilled that Terry has joined our team and will be bringing the Veterans History Project to the First District of Tennessee. As a veteran himself, he has the perfect background to work on this important project. It is vital that our service... Read more

(66) – H.R. 831: Reopening the National Scenic Byways Program – Passage February 06, 2019 - Norton, D-D.C., motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would require the Department of Transportation to reopen the reopen the National Scenic Byways Program, within 90 days of enactment, to accept new nominations of roads into the program. Vote: Yea (67) – H.R. 66: Route 66 Centennial – Passage February 06, 2019 - Norton, D-D.C., motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would establ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) released the following statements after re- introducing H.Con.Res.8, a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all medical professionals should receive proper training on pain management and opioid prescribing: “The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimated there were over 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017, with current estimates at over 130 opioid-related deat... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) ., ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, (R-Ga.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, today issued a joint statement in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reaching a major milestone in the implementation of landmark legislation they authored to improve healthcare services for veterans: “We put the needs of our veterans first when we passed the VA MISSI... Read more

Last Friday, President Trump ended the partial government shutdown by agreeing to a short-term, three-week bill that allows federal workers to receive their paychecks while Congress debates a homeland and border security package. While I am pleased federal workers will receive their paychecks, nothing has changed with respect to our country’s border security needs. I hope since President Trump took a good-faith step to reopen the government and allow negotiations to take place, Democrats will se... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting for the Motions to Recommit H.J. Res. 28, H.J. Res. 31 and H.R. 648: “House Democrats have refused to negotiate with President Trump and have instead repeatedly brought forth government funding bills that cannot become law. Over the past week I was proud to support three Republican motions that earned bipartisan support that would ensure federal employees receive pay during the current lapse in f... Read more

Since my first day in Congress, I’ve said we need to ensure our border is secure and enact comprehensive immigration reform. Unfortunately, misinformation about what is happening along the border is being circulated these days and a lot of people are wondering “What is really going on at our southern border?” I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the facts. The problem is not just the influx of aliens crossing the border illegally, but it’s also the criminal activity, including dru... Read more