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SPONSORED LEGISLATION
HR 2357 - Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Suzanne Bonamici
Last updated 4 months ago
115 Co-Sponsors
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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HR 2548 - Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Andy Barr , Andy Barr , Tom Barrett
Last updated 4 months ago
160 Co-Sponsors
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
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Introduced in House
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HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams
Last updated 6 months ago
1184 Co-Sponsors
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
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HR 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated 6 months ago
207 Co-Sponsors
Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
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Introduced in House
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HR 433 - Department of Education Protection Act
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Yassamin Ansari , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 7 months ago
358 Co-Sponsors
Department of Education Protection Act
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HR 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán , Joyce Beatty
Last updated 4 months ago
167 Co-Sponsors
Puppy Protection Act of 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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HR 4332 - YALI Act of 2025
Joyce Beatty , Joyce Beatty , Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick , Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick , Steve Cohen
Last updated 24 days ago
34 Co-Sponsors
YALI Act of 2025
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HR 4356 - To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.
Juan Ciscomani , Steve Cohen , Dina Titus
Last updated 24 days ago
3 Co-Sponsors
To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.
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HR 3604 - Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Nanette Barragán , Suzanne Bonamici , Julia Brownley , Troy Carter , Sean Casten
Last updated 2 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
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HR 4108 - Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act
Nanette Barragán , Nanette Barragán , Sean Casten , Sean Casten , Steve Cohen
Last updated about 1 month ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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United States Representative
COMMITTEES
United States Representative
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Biography
Stephen Ira Cohen, born on May 24, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, is a dedicated public servant and attorney who has represented Tennessee's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. A fourth-generation Memphian, Cohen's early life was marked by his battle with polio, instilling in him resilience and determination. His political career began shortly after his 21st birthday when he filed to run for office on the same day he registered to vote. Over the years, Cohen has been a steadfast advocate for civil rights, education, and healthcare, earning recognition for his unyielding commitment to his constituents.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University, 1971
- Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis School of Law, 1973
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Political Experience:
- Delegate and Vice-President of the Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977
- Shelby County Commissioner, 1978–1980
- Tennessee State Senator, 1982–2006
- U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 9th District, 2007–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Tennessee State Senate:
- Authored the resolution creating one of the first state Holocaust Commissions in America in 1984.
- Led the effort to establish the Tennessee State Lottery, resulting in over $6.5 billion for educational scholarships since 2004.
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U.S. House of Representatives:
- Served as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, presiding over hearings on reparations and voting rights.
- Instrumental in passing a House resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans.
- Advocated for infrastructure improvements, securing significant federal funding for Memphis projects, including a $15 million TIGER grant for the Main Street to Main Street Connector Project.
- Appointed Co-Chair of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2021.
- Recognized for his commitment to civil rights, healthcare access, and education reform throughout his tenure.
Cohen's career reflects a deep commitment to public service, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for his constituents in Memphis and advocating for progressive policies on a national scale.
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