Blackburn Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act
everything they need to get the job done.” BACKGROUND The Secure America Act provides funding to: Hire
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Blackburn, Graham Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Every State to Submit Voter Rolls to DHS
integrity of and confidence in our elections.” BACKGROUND The SAVE Program at DHS is an online intergovernmental service
Blackburn, Klobuchar Bill to Strengthen Investigation of Child Exploitation Passes Senate
Representatives by U.S. Representative Laurel Lee (R-Fla.). BACKGROUND In 2024, Senator Blackburn’s REPORT Act was signed
Blackburn Joins Budd, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). BACKGROUND The INA, as amended, requires the detention of illegal aliens. Previous administrations
Blackburn, Coons, Salazar, Dean, Colleagues Introduce Revised Version of NO FAKES Act
lives, and it’s time to fight back.” BACKGROUND “The use of AI is only growing, and Congress
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up VA Construction Projects
projects VA can get built each year.” BACKGROUND VA estimates it would cost between $98 and $109 billion
Blackburn, Graham Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement by Incentivizing States to Work with ICE
moving forward – not backward – with rational immigration policies.” BACKGROUND The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Close Loopholes Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
that subsidizes Planned Parenthood on the taxpayers’ dime.” BACKGROUND The Title X Family Planning Program is intended
Blackburn, Cotton Introduce Bill to Double Penalty for Assault of Federal Correctional Officers
penalties for these criminals that attack our officers.” BACKGROUND The Safer Prisons Act is intended to address
Blackburn, Van Epps Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Members Receive Federal Benefits
benefits their service deserves,” said Representative Van Epps. BACKGROUND The Memphis Safe Task Force was established on September
Blackburn, Duckworth Bill to Improve Access to Care for Rural Veterans Passes Committee
care for millions of rural Veterans.” BACKGROUND There are approximately 2.7 million veterans in rural and highly rural
Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Promote New Business Innovation
introduced companion legislation in the House. BACKGROUND Startup costs are the upfront costs a business incurs while determining
Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Care for Veterans Through Partnerships with Community Providers
introduced companion legislation in the House. BACKGROUND U.S. military veterans and their families face a growing crisis
Blackburn, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Prevent Fraudsters from Sending Suitcases of Cash to Somalia to Fund Terrorists
purposes, and this legislation would provide just that.” BACKGROUND Hawalas are part of an informal banking system
Blackburn, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Specialty Care for Female Veterans
care that they need, have earned, and deserve.” BACKGROUND On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Federal Credit Programs
making federal programs work the way they should.” BACKGROUND In recent decades, Congress has increasingly turned to lending
Blackburn Applauds President Trump’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration Request in Wake of Winter Storm Fern
from the damage caused by Winter Storm Fern.” BACKGROUND Senator Blackburn led the Tennessee delegation in urging President
Blackburn, Klobuchar Bill to Support Organizations Assisting Law Enforcement in Investigation of Child Exploitation Passes Judiciary Committee
Utah), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.). BACKGROUND In 2024, Senator Blackburn’s REPORT Act was signed into
Blackburn Touts Wins for Tennessee in Government Funding Package Signed into Law by President Trump
completion of I-69 in West Tennessee . BACKGROUND The appropriations package includes the following legislation sponsored by Senator
Blackburn, Schiff, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Care for Veterans with Hearing Loss
tape so more veterans can access hearing aids.” BACKGROUND Hearing loss is by far the most prevalent service
Blackburn Introduces Bill to Allow Working Americans with Disabilities to Receive Medicaid Coverage After Age 65
turn 65 instead of being forced to retire.” BACKGROUND People with disabilities who have health care coverage through
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud
Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.). BACKGROUND The Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bicameral “Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act”
accountable to the men and women it serves.” BACKGROUND Veterans’ benefits and health care protections are already established
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Deport and Denaturalize Fraudsters Following Minnesota Somali Schemes
Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) BACKGROUND Federal prosecutors allege that the total amount of stolen taxpayer dollars
Blackburn Applauds $206 Million for Tennessee from Rural Health Transformation Program
service in communities across the Volunteer State.” BACKGROUND The Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, also known