Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about money or, more specifically, cash. As many of you know, I, alongside my Democrat colleague Congressman Donald Norcross, have introduced the bipartisan Payment Choice Act of 2025, H.R. 1138. The bill is straightforward in its intent: to protect the right of Americans to use cash for retail purchases up to $500. This legislation is not just about dollars and cents. It is about preserving the freedoms, privacy, and practicalities that cash affords every American. I hold in my hand a $20 bill.
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John W. Rose
Representative · Tennessee · Republican
John W. Rose
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, too often Congress reflexively renews sprawling federal backstops that the market no longer needs--quietly gambling with taxpayers' exposure to potentially massive losses while ignoring the absence of any real market breakdown. This TRIA reauthorization fits the pattern perfectly: another automatic green light for an open-ended federal guarantee, despite no evidence of a genuine market failure. I think it's important to recall exactly what Congress intended when it created the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, or TRIA. The statute laid out that the program was established as ``. . .
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a remarkable achievement by the Sparta Warrior girls' basketball team from White County High School in Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District. This season, the Warriors advanced all the way to the 2026 TSSAA Class 3A girls' basketball State championship game, finishing as proud runner-up. In doing so, they earned their second consecutive trip to the State tournament, a feat that speaks volumes about their talent, discipline, and unrelenting work ethic.
Biography
John W. Rose, a lifelong farmer and technology entrepreneur, was elected as U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 6th District in 2018. He prioritizes agricultural advancement, fiscal responsibility, and rural economic development. Rose has served on the House Financial Services Committee and introduced legislation to expand rural broadband access. He represents his district by emphasizing practical solutions and advocating for the needs of Tennessee’s farming communities.
Education
- J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, TN1993
- M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN1990
- B.S. in Agribusiness Economics, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN1988
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2019–PresentRepresented Tennessee's 6th congressional district for 4 terms.
Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Tennessee
2002–2003Served as Tennessee’s 33rd agriculture commissioner.
President and Owner, Boson Software, LLC
Owns and serves as president of Boson Software, an information technology training company.
Co-founder, Transcender Corp.
1992–Co-founded Transcender Corp., an information technology certification training company.
Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector33%
Agriculture and Food8%
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Law6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from John W. Rose's record in Congress.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Advocated for increased federal funding to expand broadband internet access in rural Tennessee communities.
Agriculture Support
Supported the 2018 Farm Bill, securing resources and protections for Tennessee's farmers and agricultural sector.
Disaster Recovery Funding
Helped secure federal disaster relief funds for Tennessee counties impacted by severe storms and flooding.
Veterans Affairs Oversight
Co-sponsored legislation to improve transparency and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Agriculture
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