Last Friday, I visited the Alpha Omega Veterans Service to celebrate the federal funding I secured for this great organization that is focused on “Helping Veterans Help Themselves.”

Hegseth is asking Congress for $70 billion more to fund his failed war, yet Trump won’t even pay taxes on his $2.4 billion income. President Trump, bring your chips to the table.

Lifting export restrictions on an advanced microchip for China to buy doesn't seem very "America first" to me. Trump is aiding our adversaries and threatening our national security.

Saw 5 of these signs in my Evergreen hood. Nice surprise. Much appreciated. Made my day . Thank you Evergreeners.😍

Who’s the better Speaker?

Freedom is worth celebrating, protecting, and fighting for. I was proud to introduce and pass the first Congressional apology for slavery and Jim Crow discrimination in 2008. While today we remember our history and the promise we’ve made, we must also heed the call to continue the work.

I introduced the CSA Clarification in Sciences Act to ensure decisions about controlled substances rely on today’s best evidence. This bill breaks outdated barriers to research and opens the door to new treatments for people with depression, PTSD, and other severe conditions. See a one-pager below.

I signed the discharge petition to force a vote on the Right to Contraception Act. Eight in ten Americans support the Right to Contraception Act, which ensures the right for Americans to access contraception and protects the right of health care providers to provide contraceptives.

Last Monday was a great day for South City as we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the South City Early Education Center—a new anchor tenant of the Porter Jr. High redevelopment. This transformation was made partly possible with $3M in FY23 Community Project funding and the hard work of all involved.

On the anniversary of D-Day, we pay tribute to U.S. and Allied Forces who served during World War II and remember the service members whose bravery on the beaches and in the skies above Normandy and Nazi-occupied France changed the course of history.

The actions we take today to protect our environment will help create a healthier, more sustainable future for all. That's why I am co-leading a letter to oppose @EPA's rescission of coal ash rules and working on legislation to strengthen the Clean Air Act.

This week in committee I argued the reasons why Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts should be impeached after additional evidence came forward with the Alabama case. I filed six Articles of Impeachment against Chief Justice Roberts on May 21st.

Today I was honored by the Greater Memphis Chamber with a plaque commemorating my work, leadership, & steadfast commitment to Memphis. It has been wonderful working with the Chamber on projects that build up our community, like the $393.9M new I-55 Bridge. Grateful for the many years of teamwork.

Visited Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry last week to learn how they support mothers and newborns with essentials like diapers and formula. These costs add up fast, which is why organizations like these are so important. Their volunteers bring dignity, comfort, and hope to families who need it most.

Joined Mayor Young at PURE Academy to highlight the $1,031,000 in federal funding I secured for the Youth Violence Prevention Program. Grateful to hear from leaders at PURE Academy and Heal 901 and to see their inspiring work to keep our youth and community safe.

I joined colleagues in calling on the President to commute the sentences of people serving non-violent marijuana sentences. Too many lives have been derailed by outdated laws that no longer reflect our nation’s views— nearly 9 in 10 Americans support some form of legal marijuana.

This Memorial Weekend it is important we focus on the things that truly matter, like our duty to ensure the brave men and women who dedicated their lives to serving our country and defending our democratic values always receive the support they need.

Ever wonder what you could do with $1.776 billion in Memphis? Trump wants to hand that out to his lackeys, but my colleagues and I introduced the No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Fund Act to stop him.

Last night I joined Freedom House in celebrating 85 years of defending democracy. I was proud to see one of the freed prisoners, Vladimir Kara-Murza, who I championed as the envoy of the Helsinki Commision for political prisoners, a special part of my career.

Memphis has always been at the center of the fight for civil rights, and this is no different. Overturning the Voting Rights Act takes away from everything Dr. King bled and died fighting for. Alito, Thomas, and Roberts must be impeached.

I love Memphis. I represented Memphis. I fought for Memphis. I’ve lived and breathed Memphis all my life. These new maps don’t represent our city, which is why I am still fighting for Memphis in court.

With the new TN districts broken up 29%, 29%, and 32% Black the only thing not adding up here is the GOP’s claim this new map “isn’t about race”. I’m no mathematician, but if you see a pattern, assume it’s telling you something. Numbers don’t lie— people do.

After 19 years serving the 9th District, I made the decision to not run in the new gerrymandered districts created from it. If the courts restore the current 9th until 2028, I’ll remain a candidate, though that’s unlikely. Representing Memphis for 47 years has been the honor of my lifetime.

John Roberts says the SCOTUS isn't political, then scurries to service the GOP when they can't win on their own merit. What did the SCOTUS do when Trump got nervous after VA? They JUMPED INTO ACTION to gut the VRA and steal the voice of an entire city. They're the political arm of the White House.

The TN GOP is willing to strip away voting rights that people died for—and to deny the second largest city in their own state effective representation in Congress for decades to come—just to try and help Trump avoid Democratic oversight for another 2 years. Memphis isn't going down without a fight.

Proud to stand up for Memphis in the TN State Legislature today alongside State Senators Raumesh Akbari, London Lamar & the legendary Stacey Abrams of Georgia.   The TN GOP wants to sacrifice our voice and our city’s future just for Trump to hold onto power for 2 more years.   Not without a fight.

Testifying now before the TN State Senate Judiciary Committee. I will never stop fighting for Memphis. More to come.

Gov. Bill Lee has touted the new $400+ Million King's Crossing Bridge for years. As TN's only Democratic Congressman, Gov. Lee and the TN GOP came to ME to lobby the Biden Admin. for that funding—great for Memphis & the state. Their new maps would ensure they'd never get that help in the future.

The corruption, the grift, the mass deportations — Trump and the GOP know it's all coming to an end in November. Unless they can rig the game beforehand. That's what this is all about. They want to re-draw the maps to silence voices they don't like hearing. Memphis isn't going without a fight.