Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in recognizing this year's national jubilee of prayer and praise and thanksgiving. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on something that is near and dear to my heart. I come from east Tennessee. It is a place where faith isn't just something you practice on Sunday morning. It is woven into the fabric of who we are. It shapes how we raise our children, how we care for our neighbors, and, yes, how we govern. If you look at the history of this great Nation, that is exactly how our Founders intended it to be.
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Diana Harshbarger
Representative · Tennessee · Republican
Diana Harshbarger
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the fourth anniversary of one of the most consequential decisions in the history of our Supreme Court, and that is Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, the Supreme Court corrected a 50-year wrong and returned the question of life back to where it has always belonged, and that is to the American people and to their elected representatives. This was a historic victory for life and the rule of law. But today is not just a day to celebrate a court decision.
Biography
Diana Harshbarger, a licensed pharmacist and small business owner from Kingsport, brings a background in healthcare to her role as U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2020. She prioritizes improving access to affordable healthcare, strengthening border security, and supporting small businesses. Harshbarger has introduced legislation to address pharmacy benefit manager reforms and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. She approaches her work with a focus on practical problem-solving, aiming to represent the needs and values of East Tennessee residents.
Education
- Pharm.d, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA1987
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2021–PresentRepresented Tennessee's 1st congressional district for 3 terms.
Licensed Pharmacist
1987–2020Became a licensed pharmacist in 1987 and worked in the profession prior to her election to Congress.
Co-Owner, Premier Pharmacy
Operated Premier Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy, with her husband before entering Congress.
Policy Focus
Health49%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Science, Technology, Communications5%
Taxation5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Diana Harshbarger's record in Congress.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency
Introduced legislation to increase transparency and accountability of pharmacy benefit managers to lower prescription drug costs.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Advocated for efficient COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supported measures to improve access in rural Tennessee communities.
Rural Healthcare Access
Supported funding and policies to expand healthcare access and telehealth services in rural and underserved areas of Tennessee.
Veterans Affairs Oversight
Co-sponsored bills to improve oversight and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs for better veteran care.
Committee Assignments
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