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: Experience: House: District 9, 2007-Present; Running: President, United States, 2016; Total Raised: $477,682Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016; Winning: Won with 0.00%; Write a Review

Personal

Full Name: Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen

Gender: Male

Family: Single

Birth Date: 05/24/1949

Birth Place: Memphis, TN

Home City: Memphis, TN

Religion: Jewish

Education

JD, School of Law, University of Memphis, 1973

BA, Vanderbilt University, 1971

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present

Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives

Senator, Tennessee State Senate, 1982-2006

Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1980, 1992, 2004

Delegate, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2000

Candidate, Governor of Tennessee, 1994

Commissioner, Shelby County, 1978-1980

Vice President, Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977

Delegate, Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977

Current Legislative Committees

Judiciary, Member

Subcommittee on Aviation, Member

Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member

Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Member

Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present

Member, Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures

Member, Memphis/Shelby County Center City Commission

Member, Memphis/Shelby County Sports Authority

Member, Tennessee Holocaust Commission, 1984-2006

Member, Presidential Search Committee, University of Memphis, 2000

Member, Football Coach Search Committee, University of Memphis, 1994

Member, Shelby County Charter Commission, 1984

Professional Experience

Attorney

Former Legal Advisor, Memphis Police Department

Interim Judge, Shelby County General Sessions Court, 1980

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

Member, Board of Directors, Circuit Playhouse Incorporated, 1977-present

Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, present

Member, Center for Southern Folklore

Member, Memphis Alzheimer's Association

Member, Memphis Bar Association

Member, Shelby County Bar Association

Member, Memphis Zoological Council, 2001-2006

Member, Memphis Redbirds Foundation, 1998-2003

Member, Board of Trustees, Memphis College of Art, 1988-2002

Member, Board of Directors, Memphis Zoological Society, 1988-2000

Member, United States of America Japan Study Mission, 1986

Additional Information

Awards:

Faculty Senate's Presidential Citation, University of Tennessee-Memphis, 1996

Good Guys Award, Memphis Women's Political Caucus, 1995

Outstanding Legislator Award, Tennessee Nurses Association, 2014

Excellence in Public Service Award, Wiley College, 2014

Champion of Reform, Drug Policy Alliance, 2014

Perfect Voting Record, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, 2014

Perfect Voting Record, Humane Society's Legislative Scorecard, 2014

Perfect Voting Record, Food Policy Action's National Food Policy Scorecard, 2014

Friend of the National Parks Award, National Parks Conservation Association, 2015

Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Memphis Alumni Association, 2013

Perfect Voting Record, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, 2013

Public Policy Award, Tourette Syndrome Association, 2013

Public Official of the Year, Tennessee Chapter, National Association of Social Workers, 2012

Candle on the Bluff Award, Memphis Chapter, Morehouse College Alumni/New Olivet Baptist Church, 2009

Communicator of the Year, Tennessee Communication Association, 2008

Award for Outstanding Public Service in the Area of the Economic Keys to Success, Alpha Kappa Alpha Beta Epsilon Omega

Chapter Arkansas, 2008

Friend of Children Award, Tennessee Pediatrics Society, 1999

Memphis Theatre Award, Memphis Arts Council, 1998

Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Achievement, Chickasaw Group, Sierra Club, 2013

Legislator of the Year Award, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute, 2013

Humane Champion Award, Humane Society, 2012

Most Valuable Policymaker Award, Sports Fans Coalition

Award, National Urban League, 2012

Defender of Children, First Focus Campaign for Children, 2012

Day Award, American Bar Association, 2010

Politician of the Year, Stone Award, 2009

Urban Peace and Courage Award, Exhoodus Council, 2009

Best Memphian, Best of Memphis Reader's Poll, Memphis Flyer, 2008

Most Outstanding Politician, Stone Award, 2008

Friend of Education Award, Tennessee Principals Association, 2008

Humane Champion Award, United States Humane Society, 2007

William W. (Bill) Farris Political Leadership Award, Shelby County Democratic Party, 2004

Leadership Award, Governor's Awards in the Arts, 2001

Legislator of the Year Award, American Automotive Association (AAA), 2000

Tribute of Hope Award, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, 2012

Gridiron Greats Award, National Football League, 2010

America Hero Award, ProtectingAmerica.org, 2009

Legislator of the Year Award, The Institute of Real Estate Managemeent, 2013

XDefender of Children Award, First Focus Campaign for Children, 2012

Appreciation Award, Trinity Community Coalition Outreach, 2010

Tennessee Equal Justice Legislative Leadership Award, Memphis Area Legal Services, 2010

Humane Champion Award, Humane Society, 2009

Work Recognition Award, Vida Foundation's D. Emelio Castelar, 2008

Award of Excellence for Public Service, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), 2008

Honorary Degree, LeMoyne-Owen College, 2008

Bob James Award, Planned Parenthood, 2007

Mid-South Newsmaker of the Year, Memphis Gridiron Show Headliner Award, 2007

Political Award, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) Region IV, 2007

Legislative Achievement Award, Tennessee Humane Association , 2006

Walter Barret Distinguished Service Award, University of Memphis Society, 2004

Forward 50, The Forward, 2008

Eye of the Tiger Award, University of Memphis, 2004

Excellence in Education Award, National College Board, 2003

Legislator of the Year, Knoxville News-Sentinel Columnist, 2003

Opening Day First Pitch, AutoZone Park, 2000

Lorin Hollander Arts Award, Tennessee Arts Academy, 1995

Tennessee Bill of Rights Award, 1992

Bird Dog Award for Ethics, Common Cause of Tennessee, 1992

Top Rating in Senate, Green List, Sierra Club, 1992

Keeping the Blues Alive Award, The Blues Foundation, 1991

Commendation, Memphis Arts Council, 1987

Public Leadership Award, Tennessee Human Rights Campaign, 2002

Legislator of the Year Award, Boys and Girls Clubs of Tennessee, 2003

Executive Seminar for Legislative Leaders, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2001

Tennesseans for the Arts Advocate Award, 1992

Award, Tennessee Association of County Election Officials, 1992

Doctor Peter Cooper Award, Unitarian Fellowship, 1994

Holocaust Commission Award, 2000

Legislator of the Year Award, Community Mental Retardation Agencies of Tennessee, 1991

"Power 100", Business Tennessee Magazine, 2004

Bird Dog Award for Ethics, Common Cause of Tennessee, 1997

Best Local Politician, Readers' Poll, Memphis Magazine, 1996

Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tennessee, Business Tennessee, 2007

Save Shelby Farms Award, 1988

Total: 1

Congressman Cohen Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

07/30/2015

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General Survey

Issue Title	Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right	Strongly Support Abortion should be decided by a woman herself. It is an important part of their health rights and reproductive freedom.
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime	Oppose Effective enforcement rather than strict enforcement shoud be considered. The death penalty should be used with extreme caution, if at all.
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy	Support Flatter taxes benefit the wealthy more than the lower and middle class. We should focus tax relief on the majority of taxpayers instead of on the richest.
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery	Strongly Support The federal government should intervene in the economy and inject as much funding as needed to recover from the Great Recession, including direct federal job creation.
6. Vouchers for school choice	Strongly Oppose Public schools are an important component of American society. We should improve public schools rather than destroying them with vouchers.
7. Make voter registration easier	Strongly Support Voter ID laws are racist and intended to suppress minority voting. Taxpayer funds should be used for political campaigns.
8. Prioritize green energy	Strongly Support Overuse of fossil fuels causes serious problems that we should deal with immediately. And green energy is absolutly a good option for us to Stop Global Warming.
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military	Strongly Oppose In times of peace, it is totally not needed to expand the military. We can improve instruction of our country by other ways.
11. Support & expand free trade	Oppose Trade should be Fair, not Free. Free trade poses a risk to job security, causes humanitarian problems overseas, or results in environmental damage.
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership	Support Most gun owners can use them safely and responsibly, and it expresses the principle of self-defense against violence. So gun ownership should not be restricted.
14. Expand ObamaCare	Strongly Support Very few Americans have adequate health insurance. The government should make funds available for all citizens.
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive	Strongly Oppose Animals have inherent rights, and nature has inherent value. It is necessary to support vegetarianism and protect environment.
17. Keep God in the public sphere	Strongly Oppose Church-state separation precludes the involvement of religious institutions in social services. Basically, we should not violate the Constitutional principle in this case.
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities	Strongly Support Past discrimination should be corrected. Government should enforce Affirmative Action laws in companies.
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage	Strongly Support In free country, people are free to choose their mate, whichever gender they like. Homosexual partners or marriages are equal with heterosexual ones.
20. Privatize Social Security	Strongly Oppose Government should control the Social Security forever. The Trust Fund should not be invested in anything with risk.

Total: 182

Introduced Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Last Action
05/18/2017	H.R.2527	To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.	05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
05/18/2017	H.Res.256	Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.	05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. (All Actions)
05/02/2017	H.R.2289	Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas Act	05/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions)
04/28/2017	H.R.2230	To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol.	04/28/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions)
04/25/2017	H.R.856	Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2017	04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (All Actions)
04/04/2017	H.R.1870	Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017	04/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions)
03/10/2017	H.R.1467	SEAT Act of 2017	03/10/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (All Actions)
02/15/2017	H.R.1077	Tax Return Preparer Accountability Act of 2017	02/15/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions)
02/14/2017	H.R.711	John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act	02/14/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions)
02/03/2017	H.R.767	SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017	02/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)
02/01/2017	H.R.787	Streamlined and Improved Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act of 2017	02/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions)
01/24/2017	H.R.630	National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2017	01/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions)
01/11/2017	H.J.Res.19	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.	01/11/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions)
01/10/2017	H.R.402	Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2017	01/10/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
12/22/2016	H.J.Res.104	Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.	12/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions)
12/07/2016	H.R.6461	Bring Enhanced Liability in Transportation for Students Act	12/07/2016 Referred to House Education and the Workforce (All Actions)
09/21/2016	H.R.6103	Housing Accountability Act of 2016	09/21/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
07/20/2016	H.Res.802	Recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi.	07/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions)
07/08/2016	H.R.5691	To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol.	07/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions)
06/08/2016	H.R.5405	SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2016	06/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)

Total: 4053

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Result	Vote
05/19/2017	H.Res.347	Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
06/13/2017	H.R.627	Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
06/12/2017	H.R.2884	COVFEFE Act of 2017
06/08/2017	H.R.2855	To amend title II of the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security benefits and maintain the commitment and the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.
06/08/2017	H.R.2854	To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017	H.R.2840	To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017	H.R.2829	To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017	H.R.2827	To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/22/2017	H.R.1892	Honoring Hometown Heroes Act	Passed	Yea
05/22/2017	H.R.1625	Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/18/2017	H.R.2542	To amend title 40, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of General Services to incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017	H.R.2510	To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017	H.R.1911	Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017	H.Res.218	Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017	H.Res.188	Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017	H.Res.172	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/17/2017	H.R.2499	To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet standards for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for Federal office, including a standard requiring States to ensure that no individual waits for longer than one hour to cast a vote at a polling place, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017	H.R.2495	To protect consumers from deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017	H.R.2494	To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President to place any financial conflicts of interest into a blind trust, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017	H.R.2477	To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.

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