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

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

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

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

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day and the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I: "This Veterans Day coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I. Though many years have passed since the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, the honor and respect we hold for the brave warriors of World War I has not dwindled. "World War I marked the beginning of a new kind of warfare. Technolo... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, into law. “One of the greatest tragedies our country faces today is the ongoing opioid epidemic. Drug addiction has destroyed the lives of family, friends, and loved ones, and has unfortunately hit East Tennessee hard. That’s why I’m proud Presiden... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after receiving the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) at a Small Business Town Hall in Morristown, Tennessee: “There is no issue more important to East Tennessee families than jobs and the economy, and small business is the heart of our economy here in the First District. I enjoyed hearing from so many of our entrepreneurs today. I will always suppor... Read more

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act, into law: “I have always had a passion for music, and as a musician myself, the Music Modernization Act is long overdue. For far too long, hardworking songwriters have been penalized by an outdated compensation structure, even though the music industry has drastically changed since it was first put in place in 1976. Back then, everyone list... Read more