Constituents of Tennessee’s District 7,
Greetings from Capitol Hill (and my office down the street)! I just wanted to keep you updated about two bills that were unanimously passed through the House of Representatives. H.R. 24, the “Helping American Heroes Act” stipulates greater mental health benefits for our veterans. We in District 7 all know a local hero, so make sure to thank one of our Fort Campbell soldiers this week for the sacrifices they make for our freedom. We are thankful for their service to this country, and through the passage of H.R. 24, I hope to make my gratitude known.
The House also passed H.R. 35, the “Special Olympics Funding Act.” This bill gives funding to members of our community who are athletes in the Special Olympics. I believe that this bill de-stigmatizes the special needs community and provides a support system for their families.
Lastly, I’d like to address some rumors floating around that I called Tennesseans fat in domestic committee. Friends, while this may be true, it’s also true that we have the fourth highest obesity rate in the country. Let’s commit to bettering ourselves while we better this nation.
God Bless District 7. God Bless Tennessee. God Bless America.
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn
anuxoll@westmont.edu
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