DemocratU.S. Representative, TN-09
Steve Cohen
In the House since Jan 4, 2007 (10 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born May 24, 1949.
Official website · DC office 202-225-3265 · @RepCohen
At a glance
55Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
607Bills cosponsored
5.5%Roll-call votes missed (37 of 674)
97.8%Votes with own party's majority
$785,039Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10909 | To amend the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013 to require submission of reports to the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, and for other purposes. | Oct 26, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 10844 | Mobile Stroke Units Improve Health Outcomes Act of 2026 Health · 2 cosponsors | Oct 19, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 19, 2026 |
| H.R. 10653 | Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.J.Res. 218 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10517 | Fair Fees Act Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | Sep 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Sep 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 10516 | FAIR Fees Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | Sep 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Sep 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 9670 | Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jul 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 9401 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 83 cosponsors | Jun 23, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9186 | Controlled Substances Act Clarification in Sciences Act of 2026 Health · 0 cosponsors | Jun 8, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jun 8, 2026 |
| H.R. 8215 | Volume II Transparency Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 cosponsors | Apr 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Apr 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 7354 | Stop Underrides Act 2.0 Transportation and Public Works · 9 cosponsors | Feb 4, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Feb 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 7310 | Deadly Force Independent Review Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 6784 | Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2025 Taxation · 0 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Dec 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 6623 | Community Development Block Grant Equity Act of 2025 Housing and Community Development · 0 cosponsors | Dec 11, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 6357 | TVA IRP Act Energy · 2 cosponsors | Dec 2, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Feb 2, 2026 |
| H.R. 6179 | Clean Cloud Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 9 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Nov 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 5727 | ERRPA Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Oct 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 5451 | Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 Transportation and Public Works · 75 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Sep 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 5452 | Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act Transportation and Public Works · 17 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Sep 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 5426 | John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 17, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$785,039Total raised
$341,802From individuals
$694,752Spent
$1,796,336Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H6TN09068, coverage through Sep 30, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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