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NASHVILLE – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) released the following statement after he voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 266, which passed the House today:
NASHVILLE – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) today announced new resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic are now available on his website here.
U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) today announced he is introducing legislation to give more independence to Inspectors General and allow them to do their jobs without fear of political retribution.
NASHVILLE – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Small Business Administration asking for more guidance from the Administration.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) made the following statement after H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed the House by voice vote:
NASHVILLE – Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) announced today that his Nashville office will begin teleworking effective immediately in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The office is expected to telework until further notice. Nashville staff will be accessible via email and telephone during regular business hours.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) announced today that his Washington, DC office would close for public business beginning Friday, March 13 to protect the health and safety of Members, staff, and visitors to the Capitol. The office is expected to remain closed through Friday, March 20. All Washington-based staff will telework and will be accessible via email.
NASHVILLE – Following the tornadoes in Tennessee earlier this week, the president has approved Tennessee’s request for Major Disaster Declaration. FEMA released the information below and attached.
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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee congressional delegation released the following statement in response to the tornadoes that swept across Tennessee early this morning: