WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after President Trump signed the conference report to H.R. 2, the Farm Bill into law: “Much of our nation’s greatness is founded on the hard work of the men and women that put in the long hours in order to feed a grateful nation; and I’m pleased to see the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law today. As a representative of rural Tennessee, one of my top priorities is making sure farmers in the First District are able t... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – ICYMI, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement in advance of the end of the 115th Congress: "As we conclude the 115th Congress, I know that every committee member can go back to their district proud of what we achieved on behalf of our nation’s veterans. This Committee worked in a true bipartisan fashion and was blessed with committee members who are committed to veterans. In total, the House passed over ... Read more

Just last week a federal court declared all of Obamacare unconstitutional. I know many read about the ruling and wondered what it means for them. The short answer is that nothing changes for next year. Obamacare is still in effect, except the individual mandate has been repealed so there’s no fine if you choose not to buy a government-approved plan. If you are currently covered by an Obamacare policy, this ruling won’t affect you. Long-term – if the ruling is upheld on appeal – this could be the... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2020: “Tennessee and our country have been blessed to have been represented by Lamar Alexander. As Governor, Secretary of Education, University of Tennessee’s President, presidential candidate and U.S. Senator, he has exemplified what it means to be a public servant by working tirelessly to make our state and nation th... Read more

I am very proud one of the House Republicans’ final actions this Congress will be to ensure long-term certainty for rural America with today’s passage of the conference report for H.R. 2, the Farm Bill. I support this bipartisan agreement, which passed the House today by a vote of 369 to 47, because I will never apologize for taking care of our farmers. America wouldn’t be as strong as we are today without our agriculture community. With a decline in net farming income of 52 percent over the pas... Read more

Today, on this National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, we reflect not only on what he has done for our country, but the extraordinary man he was. Although I did not personally know him, having been on this earth during his extraordinary lifetime has been a great honor. As our president, he was a very respectable man, but he did so much more. He served our country as our Vice President, Congressman from Texas, CIA Director, Ambassador and – more importantly – as a father and a fr... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after the passing of President George H. W. Bush: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of President George H. W. Bush. He served bravely during World War II as a Navy pilot and was a true American hero. Not only did he serve our country, but he was the youngest Naval aviator our nation had ever seen. He answered the call to serve and exemplified what it means to be a true American hero. President George H. W. B... Read more

(426) – H. Res. 792: Roberto Clemente Historic Site - Adoption Dec. 10, 2018 –Bishop, R-Utah, motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended, the would request that the Interior secretary add Roberto Clemente’s place of death in Loiza, Puerto Rico, to the National Register of Historic Places. Vote: Yea (427) – H.R. 3008: George W. Bush Childhood Home Study – Passage Dec. 10, 2018 - Bishop, R-Utah, motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, that would direct the Interior ... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after he was ratified by the House Republican Conference as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 116th Congress. “I am honored for the opportunity to continue to lead my fellow Republicans in the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 116th Congress. This past Congress, we have had an incredible number of bipartisan achievements on behalf of our nation’s veterans. I look fo... Read more

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 6621, legislation to rename the post office located at 530 E Main Street, Johnson City, Tennessee, in honor of Major Homer L. Pease: “I am very pleased to see the House unanimously pass my legislation to name the downtown Johnson City, Tennessee post office after a true hero, Major Homer L. Pease. Major Pease’s tireless service to this nation exemplifies... Read more