WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump released his proposal to reopen the government: “Our nation needs our political leaders to work together, break the logjam, and open government. I applaud President Trump for offering a good faith proposal that includes elements supported by Democrats and elements supported by Republicans. We know Democrats have rejected offers to sit down and discuss any potential compromise, so the pre... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced an educational grant for Tusculum University: “I have long been a believer in the correlation between education and success, and as a father, a former teacher and former student, I am thrilled to see ARC providing Tusculum University with a $150,000 grant. Tusculum University will be using these funds to acquire updated equipment for the Meen Center for Scien... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) made the following remarks on the House floor to recognize Johnson City, Tennessee’s 150th Anniversary: “Today, I rise to celebrate and pay tribute to my hometown of Johnson City, Tennessee for its sesquicentennial. In 1856, entrepreneur Henry Johnson opened a railroad station and a commercial business, Johnson’s Depot; and just 13 years later in 1869, Johnson City was founded, holding its first election on January 3, 1870, when voters elect... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 264, H.R. 265, H.R. 266 and H.R. 267, the Democrat appropriations legislation that fails to fund President Trump’s border wall: “We absolutely should reopen the government, but all of these bills fail to address the one issue that can actually end the shutdown, and that is border security. Last week, Speaker Pelosi declared a wall an “immorality,” and this week Democrats continue to deny th... Read more

On Tuesday evening, President Trump laid out a clear and concise case for why a wall on our Southern border is necessary to deal with the ongoing humanitarian crisis at our border. Immigration is not, and should not be, a partisan issue. While building a wall has recently become a flashpoint for Democrats in our current funding impasse, for years this has been a solution that has received bipartisan support. I thought it would be helpful to explain three policy changes President Trump is seeking... Read more

When I look back on the 115th Congress, I am proud of what we were able to accomplish. Two years ago, many East Tennesseans were concerned about the direction of our country. Today, the sense of optimism in East Tennessee is obvious, and much of the change in attitude is the direct result of the policies we were able to pass working with President Trump. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the tax rate for all Americans and paved the way for robust job creation; in addition, the bill eliminated th... Read more

“The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 would ensure that our Vietnam Veterans receive the benefits they deserve. This bill mirrors the language of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018, which passed the House 382 - 0 during the 115th Congress. One of my final acts as Chairman in 2018 was holding a bipartisan press conference to urge the Senate to pass H.R 299. Needless to say, despite the endless efforts of Senate Veterans Affairs' Committee Chairman Isakson and Ranking Mem... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 21 and H.J.Res. 1: “I take securing our southern border seriously, and I support President Trump’s reasonable request for funds to continue constructing a wall along that border. Under Republican control, the House did their job and passed an appropriations package that would have prevented a government shutdown and provided much needed funding for disaster relief and border security... Read more

(1): Quorum Call - Call of the House January 03, 2019 - Quorum was present with 431 members responding. (2): Election of the Speaker January 03, 2019 - Nomination of Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for Speaker of House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. Vote: Nay (3) – H. Res. 5: House Organizing Resolution, Fiscal 2019 Appropriations, and Homeland Security Continuing Resolution - Motion to Table the Motion to Refer January 03, 2019 - McGovern, D-Mass., motion to ta... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement on the government shutdown: “No one wants to see the government shut down. On Thursday, I proudly supported legislation to continue funding the remaining government agencies, provide an additional $5 billion to construct a wall at our southern border and provide $7.8 billion in disaster relief. The president’s request for funding for a wall on our southern border is entirely reasonable and necessary for our secu... Read more