Congressman representing Tennessee's 2nd District.
04/20/2026
Congress has an ethics problem. Check out my new opinion piece in Knoxville News Sentinel
Why is Congress broken? Because broken people run it | Opinion Rep. Tim Burchett writes: Strong morals should be the top quality needed to hold public office; we lack people of good character these days.
It’s Tax Day, America! Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts and President Donald J. Trump American’s are feeling real relief this year.
04/09/2026
Yesterday marked the 38th and final HonorAir Knoxville flight. For nearly 20 years, HonorAir has helped thousands of East Tennessee veterans visit the monuments built in their honor. HonorAir Knoxville’s success would not have been possible without Eddie Mannis, his team, and the countless volunteers involved.
03/30/2026
I’m very grateful to Timken for the opportunity to tour the Mascot facility. It was impressive to see how the company is driving innovation, particularly in railroad transportation. I also appreciated the chance to meet the hard-working men and women who make this work possible, and I look forward to visiting again soon.
03/30/2026
Honored to have been awarded the One Hundred Percent Award, from FRC Action for 2025.
This award is presented to members of Congress who achieved a 100% score on the FRC Action Vote Scorecard for their consistent support of legislation that protects faith, family, and freedom.
On Tuesday, my bill H.R. 2247 PASSED the house which aims to modernize the FAA inspection process. The Airman Certificate Accessibility Act allows pilots to present either physical or digital copies of legally required certification documents.
Today, I gave a speech honoring the life and legacy of Wes Rucker. Wes was a valued member of the East Tennessee community, a dedicated Vol fan, and most importantly, a loving father and husband.
Please join me in praying for his family and the WBIR Channel 10 community.
03/25/2026
Today on Medal of Honor Day we honor the life and legacy of Knoxville’s very own, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds who posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on March 2nd, 2026. We thank Roddie, and every other soldier who went above the call of duty to protect our country.
🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨: DOGE Committee Chairman Tim Burchett begins his first meeting with the DOGE Subcommittee.
Happy National Ag Day to all the dedicated farmers of East Tennessee, who help feed our state and our nation.
03/19/2026
🚨BREAKING🚨Today, Rep. Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez.
“Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”
03/17/2026
"FGG testing in this case was made possible through U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett’s 2024 Community Project Funding request through the Bureau of Justice Assistance."--
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort BLOUNT COUNTY – Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic A…