Representative John W. Rose, Republican from Tennessee

John W. Rose

Representative · Tennessee · Republican

John W. Rose

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, TN
    1993
  • M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
    1990
  • B.S. in Agribusiness Economics, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
    1988
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2019–Present

    Represented Tennessee's 6th congressional district for 4 terms.

  • Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Tennessee

    2002–2003

    Served 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
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  • House Committee on Financial Services
  • House Committee on Agriculture

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