Mr. President, yesterday marked a really incredible milestone for the citizens of Memphis, TN. Now, it was 1 year--1 year ago from yesterday--that President Trump signed the memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force. It is really almost impossible to overstate how much the task force has done with getting crime under control, how much they have done in transforming this historic, iconic city for the better, and they have done it in a year. Now, if you go back 2 years, Memphis was the most dangerous city per capita in the United States. It averaged more than one murder a day.
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Marsha Blackburn
Senator · Tennessee · Republican
Marsha Blackburn
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
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.
Mr. President, on Monday, we saw yet another example of what has become disturbingly common, and that is an act of far-left terrorism. Outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, a man poured gasoline on the entrance, set it ablaze, and tossed fireworks into the raging flames. Thankfully, law enforcement responded swiftly to apprehend the suspect, who was armed with two axes, a hammer, a machete, and three knives, but not before he injured four innocent people. Authorities believe the attack was motivated by the suspect's hatred of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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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