Mr. President, it has been disappointing that the Senator's staff chose not to accept the very language that he was wanting to see. We accepted that into the bill. May I read to you: [It]is . . . consistent with the public interest in bona fide commentary (including political commentary). So, if he thinks that he wants a candidate to be able to use certain images in political commentary in a nonharmful way, that is in there: (. . . political commentary), criticism, scholarship, satire, or parody; or . . .
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Marsha Blackburn
Senator · Tennessee · Republican
Marsha Blackburn
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, in 1972, there were just 300,000 female athletes in high school and collegiate sports. Today, there are over 3 million young women who are competing in high school and collegiate sports. This is something that every American should celebrate, and it is all thanks to what has happened with the law we commonly call title IX. By requiring equal resources for facilities, training, recruitment, and scholarships for female athletic programs, title IX opened opportunities for women that would have been impossible in the past.
Mr. President, each year, Americans lose roughly $1.3 billion to online romance scams. The victims are overwhelmingly senior citizens. They go online, thinking they are going to be able to find some companionship. They meet somebody. Often, this is on a dating site. They think that what they have made is a genuine connection because they are chatting online with this individual, but what is actually happening is they are communicating with a fraudster the entire time. Often, these victims--as I said, many of them are older. They are senior citizens.
Biography
Marsha Blackburn began her career as a businesswoman and grassroots organizer in Tennessee. Elected as U.S. Senator for Tennessee in 2018, she focuses on technology policy, border security, and veterans’ issues. Blackburn authored the BROWSER Act, aiming to strengthen consumer privacy protections online, and serves on the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees. She is known for her direct approach and for advocating policies she sees as reflecting the values of her constituents. Through her legislative work, Blackburn seeks to amplify Tennessee’s voice on national issues while maintaining a strong connection to her state.
Education
- B.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS1973
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2019–PresentSenator from Tennessee. 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2003–2019Represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district for 8 terms.
State Senator, Tennessee
1999–2003Served in the Tennessee Senate and rose to the position of minority whip.
Chair, Williamson County Republican Party
1989–1991Led the Republican Party organization in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Owner, Marketing Strategies
1978–2019Founded and operated a promotion and event management firm based in Tennessee.
Employee, Castner Knott Division, Mercantile Stores Inc.
1975–1978Worked in the Castner Knott Division of Mercantile Stores, Inc.
Sales Manager, Times Mirror Company
1973Worked as a sales manager for the Times Mirror Company while still in college.
Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Health7%
International Affairs5%
Government Operations and Politics4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Marsha Blackburn's record in Congress.
Music Modernization Act
Co-sponsored and helped pass the Music Modernization Act to update copyright laws for songwriters and artists.
Broadband Expansion
Advocated for and secured federal funding to expand rural broadband access in Tennessee.
Opioid Crisis Legislation
Supported and helped pass legislation to combat opioid abuse, including the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Sponsored and passed bills to strengthen penalties for human trafficking and increase support for victims.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Finance
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