Steve Cohen
@repcohen.bsky.social
Memphis | Member of House Intelligence Committee | Champion for Justice and Civil Rights on Judiciary Committee | House Ranking Member of Helsinki Commission
The fence is finally down at Overton Park, and the Old Forest Trail is officially open!
Proud that this was made possible by the $3M grant award I secured for Overton Park & the Memphis Zoo. This is one of Memphis’ last stretches of true urban forest—these upgrades will support it for generations.
Proud that this was made possible by the $3M grant award I secured for Overton Park & the Memphis Zoo. This is one of Memphis’ last stretches of true urban forest—these upgrades will support it for generations.
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The fence is finally down at Overton Park, and the Old Forest Trail is officially open!
Proud that this was made possible by the $3M grant award I secured for Overton Park & the Memphis Zoo. This is one of Memphis’ last stretches of true urban forest—these upgrades will support it for generations.
Proud that this was made possible by the $3M grant award I secured for Overton Park & the Memphis Zoo. This is one of Memphis’ last stretches of true urban forest—these upgrades will support it for generations.
The Senate caved.
We had the upper hand, the public was behind us because they knew we were fighting for their health care, we came into the week with electoral victories nationwide — and 8 Senators still caved.
You don’t win by backing down when you’re ahead, or by giving a bully what he wants.
We had the upper hand, the public was behind us because they knew we were fighting for their health care, we came into the week with electoral victories nationwide — and 8 Senators still caved.
You don’t win by backing down when you’re ahead, or by giving a bully what he wants.
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Senate caved.
We had the upper hand, the public was behind us because they knew we were fighting for their health care, we came into the week with electoral victories nationwide — and 8 Senators still caved.
You don’t win by backing down when you’re ahead, or by giving a bully what he wants.
We had the upper hand, the public was behind us because they knew we were fighting for their health care, we came into the week with electoral victories nationwide — and 8 Senators still caved.
You don’t win by backing down when you’re ahead, or by giving a bully what he wants.
An appellation and a button I created on third anniversary of the ACA, otherwise known as PelosiCare
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
An appellation and a button I created on third anniversary of the ACA, otherwise known as PelosiCare
Nancy Pelosi was the greatest speaker in the history of the Congress. I was proud to vote for her(my first vote in Congress) the first female speaker ,the honorable Nancy Pelosi. I will miss her as will the nation.
thank you Nancy.
thank you Nancy.
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Nancy Pelosi was the greatest speaker in the history of the Congress. I was proud to vote for her(my first vote in Congress) the first female speaker ,the honorable Nancy Pelosi. I will miss her as will the nation.
thank you Nancy.
thank you Nancy.
Five weeks into the GOP shutdown and Republicans still refuse to negotiate.
They’d rather starve poor people and kids who depend on SNAP than restore the health care tax credits that help 81,000 people in Memphis afford coverage—all to pay for tax breaks for some of the wealthiest people on earth.
They’d rather starve poor people and kids who depend on SNAP than restore the health care tax credits that help 81,000 people in Memphis afford coverage—all to pay for tax breaks for some of the wealthiest people on earth.
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Five weeks into the GOP shutdown and Republicans still refuse to negotiate.
They’d rather starve poor people and kids who depend on SNAP than restore the health care tax credits that help 81,000 people in Memphis afford coverage—all to pay for tax breaks for some of the wealthiest people on earth.
They’d rather starve poor people and kids who depend on SNAP than restore the health care tax credits that help 81,000 people in Memphis afford coverage—all to pay for tax breaks for some of the wealthiest people on earth.
🚨BREAKING: SNAP must be paid NOW.
This is what we've been pressing for, but it’s not over. Trump was trying to use these people as hostages by taking away their food—he has a penchant for cruelty.
We have to keep the pressure on & make sure this administration follows through. Lives depend on it.
This is what we've been pressing for, but it’s not over. Trump was trying to use these people as hostages by taking away their food—he has a penchant for cruelty.
We have to keep the pressure on & make sure this administration follows through. Lives depend on it.
October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🚨BREAKING: SNAP must be paid NOW.
This is what we've been pressing for, but it’s not over. Trump was trying to use these people as hostages by taking away their food—he has a penchant for cruelty.
We have to keep the pressure on & make sure this administration follows through. Lives depend on it.
This is what we've been pressing for, but it’s not over. Trump was trying to use these people as hostages by taking away their food—he has a penchant for cruelty.
We have to keep the pressure on & make sure this administration follows through. Lives depend on it.
You have to ask: why keep the House locked during a shutdown?
We could vote to fund SNAP, pay our troops, reopen government.
But Speaker Johnson knows once we’re back, Democrats will have the votes to swear in Adelita Grijalva—and release the Epstein files.
That’s why we’re in recess.
We could vote to fund SNAP, pay our troops, reopen government.
But Speaker Johnson knows once we’re back, Democrats will have the votes to swear in Adelita Grijalva—and release the Epstein files.
That’s why we’re in recess.
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
You have to ask: why keep the House locked during a shutdown?
We could vote to fund SNAP, pay our troops, reopen government.
But Speaker Johnson knows once we’re back, Democrats will have the votes to swear in Adelita Grijalva—and release the Epstein files.
That’s why we’re in recess.
We could vote to fund SNAP, pay our troops, reopen government.
But Speaker Johnson knows once we’re back, Democrats will have the votes to swear in Adelita Grijalva—and release the Epstein files.
That’s why we’re in recess.
I’ve been in DC nearly all week. Haven’t seen a single one of my Republican colleagues.
The GOP shut down the government to protect tax cuts for billionaires—and now Speaker Johnson’s literally locked the doors so we can't even vote to feed families on SNAP, or pay our troops and federal workers.
The GOP shut down the government to protect tax cuts for billionaires—and now Speaker Johnson’s literally locked the doors so we can't even vote to feed families on SNAP, or pay our troops and federal workers.
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I’ve been in DC nearly all week. Haven’t seen a single one of my Republican colleagues.
The GOP shut down the government to protect tax cuts for billionaires—and now Speaker Johnson’s literally locked the doors so we can't even vote to feed families on SNAP, or pay our troops and federal workers.
The GOP shut down the government to protect tax cuts for billionaires—and now Speaker Johnson’s literally locked the doors so we can't even vote to feed families on SNAP, or pay our troops and federal workers.
690k Tennesseans are on the verge of losing SNAP in the Republican Shutdown, and the GOP won't even call the House back into session.
Meanwhile, Gov. Lee is sitting on a $2 BILLION rainy-day fund that could help keep families fed—but says he won't spend a dime.
I'm urging him to reconsider ⬇️
Meanwhile, Gov. Lee is sitting on a $2 BILLION rainy-day fund that could help keep families fed—but says he won't spend a dime.
I'm urging him to reconsider ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
690k Tennesseans are on the verge of losing SNAP in the Republican Shutdown, and the GOP won't even call the House back into session.
Meanwhile, Gov. Lee is sitting on a $2 BILLION rainy-day fund that could help keep families fed—but says he won't spend a dime.
I'm urging him to reconsider ⬇️
Meanwhile, Gov. Lee is sitting on a $2 BILLION rainy-day fund that could help keep families fed—but says he won't spend a dime.
I'm urging him to reconsider ⬇️
Any family who received ACA tax credits will pay AT LEAST $1,000 & up to $18,000 more for healthcare starting in January if the GOP gets its way.
You pay more so that people making over $400k, multi-millionaires, & billionaires can get new tax breaks.
That's what the GOP shutdown is about.
You pay more so that people making over $400k, multi-millionaires, & billionaires can get new tax breaks.
That's what the GOP shutdown is about.
October 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Any family who received ACA tax credits will pay AT LEAST $1,000 & up to $18,000 more for healthcare starting in January if the GOP gets its way.
You pay more so that people making over $400k, multi-millionaires, & billionaires can get new tax breaks.
That's what the GOP shutdown is about.
You pay more so that people making over $400k, multi-millionaires, & billionaires can get new tax breaks.
That's what the GOP shutdown is about.
The Bolton indictment came from an independent process. Trump’s cases against Comey and Letitia James? Built purely on revenge, not law—even his own prosecutors refused them.
Now he’s parading his AG, FBI Director, and VP on camera to publicly threaten other critics.
More from CNN this morning ⬇️
Now he’s parading his AG, FBI Director, and VP on camera to publicly threaten other critics.
More from CNN this morning ⬇️
October 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Bolton indictment came from an independent process. Trump’s cases against Comey and Letitia James? Built purely on revenge, not law—even his own prosecutors refused them.
Now he’s parading his AG, FBI Director, and VP on camera to publicly threaten other critics.
More from CNN this morning ⬇️
Now he’s parading his AG, FBI Director, and VP on camera to publicly threaten other critics.
More from CNN this morning ⬇️
Is it America First, or Argentina First?
While the GOP keeps the government shut down, workers and their families go without pay, programs like WIC and SNAP are at risk, and Trump is sending $20B to bail out his far-right ally Javier Milei.
I’ve written to the Treasury Secretary demanding answers.
While the GOP keeps the government shut down, workers and their families go without pay, programs like WIC and SNAP are at risk, and Trump is sending $20B to bail out his far-right ally Javier Milei.
I’ve written to the Treasury Secretary demanding answers.
October 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Is it America First, or Argentina First?
While the GOP keeps the government shut down, workers and their families go without pay, programs like WIC and SNAP are at risk, and Trump is sending $20B to bail out his far-right ally Javier Milei.
I’ve written to the Treasury Secretary demanding answers.
While the GOP keeps the government shut down, workers and their families go without pay, programs like WIC and SNAP are at risk, and Trump is sending $20B to bail out his far-right ally Javier Milei.
I’ve written to the Treasury Secretary demanding answers.
10 years after I secured $30M to launch Foote Park at South City—and later $750K more to complete it—we cut the ribbon on its final phase today.
What was once one of Memphis’ most distressed areas is now some of the best public housing in America—safe, modern, beautiful homes for 700+ families.
What was once one of Memphis’ most distressed areas is now some of the best public housing in America—safe, modern, beautiful homes for 700+ families.
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
10 years after I secured $30M to launch Foote Park at South City—and later $750K more to complete it—we cut the ribbon on its final phase today.
What was once one of Memphis’ most distressed areas is now some of the best public housing in America—safe, modern, beautiful homes for 700+ families.
What was once one of Memphis’ most distressed areas is now some of the best public housing in America—safe, modern, beautiful homes for 700+ families.
It's been over a month since I signed the petition to release the Epstein files—and look what's happened.
The GOP shut down government, ran for the exits & are blocking a new Democrat from being sworn in who could give us the votes.
You don't go to these lengths to hide nothing. They're panicked.
The GOP shut down government, ran for the exits & are blocking a new Democrat from being sworn in who could give us the votes.
You don't go to these lengths to hide nothing. They're panicked.
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It's been over a month since I signed the petition to release the Epstein files—and look what's happened.
The GOP shut down government, ran for the exits & are blocking a new Democrat from being sworn in who could give us the votes.
You don't go to these lengths to hide nothing. They're panicked.
The GOP shut down government, ran for the exits & are blocking a new Democrat from being sworn in who could give us the votes.
You don't go to these lengths to hide nothing. They're panicked.
I’m deferring my pay for the duration of the shutdown.
Thousands of people in Memphis & TN9 are going to be impacted—from federal employees and servicemembers to contractors & middle-class families who keep our city running.
If they aren't getting paid because of the GOP shutdown, neither will I.
Thousands of people in Memphis & TN9 are going to be impacted—from federal employees and servicemembers to contractors & middle-class families who keep our city running.
If they aren't getting paid because of the GOP shutdown, neither will I.
October 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’m deferring my pay for the duration of the shutdown.
Thousands of people in Memphis & TN9 are going to be impacted—from federal employees and servicemembers to contractors & middle-class families who keep our city running.
If they aren't getting paid because of the GOP shutdown, neither will I.
Thousands of people in Memphis & TN9 are going to be impacted—from federal employees and servicemembers to contractors & middle-class families who keep our city running.
If they aren't getting paid because of the GOP shutdown, neither will I.
The long-term solution to crime is better schools, more job opportunities, more mental health resources, and real law enforcement partnerships. Not the National Guard.
Trump's deployment won't solve crime. The real concern is it's a cover for ICE to rip good, hardworking people from our community.
Trump's deployment won't solve crime. The real concern is it's a cover for ICE to rip good, hardworking people from our community.
September 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The long-term solution to crime is better schools, more job opportunities, more mental health resources, and real law enforcement partnerships. Not the National Guard.
Trump's deployment won't solve crime. The real concern is it's a cover for ICE to rip good, hardworking people from our community.
Trump's deployment won't solve crime. The real concern is it's a cover for ICE to rip good, hardworking people from our community.
This is why I voted against the GOP’s Big "Ugly” Bill — and why Democrats won’t support a CR that locks in these health care cuts.
Memphis is being hurt by this legislation as much if not more than any other district in America.
Memphis is being hurt by this legislation as much if not more than any other district in America.
September 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This is why I voted against the GOP’s Big "Ugly” Bill — and why Democrats won’t support a CR that locks in these health care cuts.
Memphis is being hurt by this legislation as much if not more than any other district in America.
Memphis is being hurt by this legislation as much if not more than any other district in America.
When governments start threatening the press and silencing critics, freedom and democracy are in danger.
History shows where that road leads.
History shows where that road leads.
September 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When governments start threatening the press and silencing critics, freedom and democracy are in danger.
History shows where that road leads.
History shows where that road leads.
Air travel is too vital to be held hostage to shutdown politics. The Aviation Funding Stability Act I introduced today keeps the FAA running even in a shutdown — so planes stay in the air, inspections continue, and workers get paid.
Shutdowns can't be allowed to ground safety or America's economy.
Shutdowns can't be allowed to ground safety or America's economy.
September 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Air travel is too vital to be held hostage to shutdown politics. The Aviation Funding Stability Act I introduced today keeps the FAA running even in a shutdown — so planes stay in the air, inspections continue, and workers get paid.
Shutdowns can't be allowed to ground safety or America's economy.
Shutdowns can't be allowed to ground safety or America's economy.
Pope Leo warned when wealth is prized above values, society is in trouble. He’s right. Musk chasing a trillion—and a President cashing in on crypto—prove how warped it’s become.
Billionaires don’t pay a fair share in taxes. That’s why @wyden.senate.gov & I introduced the Billionaire Income Tax Act.
Billionaires don’t pay a fair share in taxes. That’s why @wyden.senate.gov & I introduced the Billionaire Income Tax Act.
September 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Pope Leo warned when wealth is prized above values, society is in trouble. He’s right. Musk chasing a trillion—and a President cashing in on crypto—prove how warped it’s become.
Billionaires don’t pay a fair share in taxes. That’s why @wyden.senate.gov & I introduced the Billionaire Income Tax Act.
Billionaires don’t pay a fair share in taxes. That’s why @wyden.senate.gov & I introduced the Billionaire Income Tax Act.
The FBI, DEA, and ATF are trained in law enforcement. They know Miranda rights, they know policing, and they CAN help cities lower crime.
But the National Guard isn’t trained for that, as even Kash Patel knows. Memphis needs real law enforcement partnership — not political stunts.
But the National Guard isn’t trained for that, as even Kash Patel knows. Memphis needs real law enforcement partnership — not political stunts.
September 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The FBI, DEA, and ATF are trained in law enforcement. They know Miranda rights, they know policing, and they CAN help cities lower crime.
But the National Guard isn’t trained for that, as even Kash Patel knows. Memphis needs real law enforcement partnership — not political stunts.
But the National Guard isn’t trained for that, as even Kash Patel knows. Memphis needs real law enforcement partnership — not political stunts.
Calling in the Guard isn’t even about trying to help people in Memphis, where crime is already down significantly over 2 years.
It’s about a show of force. Trump turned the DOD into the “Department of War” and he wants to use it—by sending troops into blue cities like they’re battlefields.
It’s about a show of force. Trump turned the DOD into the “Department of War” and he wants to use it—by sending troops into blue cities like they’re battlefields.
September 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Calling in the Guard isn’t even about trying to help people in Memphis, where crime is already down significantly over 2 years.
It’s about a show of force. Trump turned the DOD into the “Department of War” and he wants to use it—by sending troops into blue cities like they’re battlefields.
It’s about a show of force. Trump turned the DOD into the “Department of War” and he wants to use it—by sending troops into blue cities like they’re battlefields.
More good schools and access to education. More career and job training opportunities. More police officers who live and are invested in Memphis.
That's what's going to help lower crime in the long run. Not the National Guard.
More here with @cnn.com ⬇️
That's what's going to help lower crime in the long run. Not the National Guard.
More here with @cnn.com ⬇️
September 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
More good schools and access to education. More career and job training opportunities. More police officers who live and are invested in Memphis.
That's what's going to help lower crime in the long run. Not the National Guard.
More here with @cnn.com ⬇️
That's what's going to help lower crime in the long run. Not the National Guard.
More here with @cnn.com ⬇️
9/11. A day I can’t forget and won’t!
The FDNY and other first responders are heroes.
Never forget.
The FDNY and other first responders are heroes.
Never forget.
September 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
9/11. A day I can’t forget and won’t!
The FDNY and other first responders are heroes.
Never forget.
The FDNY and other first responders are heroes.
Never forget.
Trump’s message to hardworking people and families: airlines can disrupt your flight, damage your property, and you still owe full price.
Don’t expect this administration or the GOP to lift a finger for you as a consumer. Their loyalty is to billionaire donors and giant multinational corporations.
Don’t expect this administration or the GOP to lift a finger for you as a consumer. Their loyalty is to billionaire donors and giant multinational corporations.
September 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Trump’s message to hardworking people and families: airlines can disrupt your flight, damage your property, and you still owe full price.
Don’t expect this administration or the GOP to lift a finger for you as a consumer. Their loyalty is to billionaire donors and giant multinational corporations.
Don’t expect this administration or the GOP to lift a finger for you as a consumer. Their loyalty is to billionaire donors and giant multinational corporations.