Steve Cohen

Democrat Representative, District 9, Tennessee

32 bills504 cosponsored$776K raised643 votes recorded

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Congressional source

Education

“B.A. Vanderbilt University, 1971” source
“J.D. University of Memphis School of Law, 1973” source

Career

“Delegate and Vice-President of the Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977” source

Public service

“Shelby County Commissioner, 1978 to 1980” source
“Tennessee General Assembly, State Senator, 93rd through 104th Sessions, 1982 to 2006” source
“U.S. House of Representatives, 110th through Current Congress, 2007 to Present” source

Also stated

Legislation

HR 10132cosponsor

To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-08-20

HRES 1463cosponsor

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-23

HR 9831cosponsor

Voting Record

253 yea353 nay34 missed3 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Justin J. PearsonDemocratic
$2.3M raised
Brent TaylorRepublican
$1.5M raised
Steve I CohenDemocratic· this member
$776K raised
William Todd WarnerRepublican
$690K raised
Jeremy ThompsonRepublican
$229K raised
James Phd TorinoDemocratic
$120K raised
Charlotte BergmannRepublican
$67K raised
London Lamar

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$776K

Small donors $20KLarge individual $322KPACs $320K

Spent $653KCash $1.8M

2024 cycle$703K

Small donors $3KLarge individual $118KPACs $510K

Spent $432KCash $1.7M

2022 cycle$546K

Small donors $2K

Committees

House Committee on the Judiciary

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
The Constitution and Limited Government

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

National Security Agency and Cyber
Open Source Intelligence

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10132: To provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations.

cosponsor

2026-08-20

legislation

HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

cosponsor

2026-07-27

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 536
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 7
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 8
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 28
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“Born May 24, 1949, Memphis, TN” source
“Established legal practice in 1978 after serving as a legal advisor for the Memphis Police Department” source

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HR 9874cosponsor

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-07-22

HR 9833cosponsor

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-22

HR 9808cosponsor

No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-21

HR 9817cosponsor

To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21

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HRES 1437cosponsor

Recognizing that equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research is necessary to enhance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-16

HCONRES 112cosponsor

Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-15

HR 9688cosponsor

To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-14

HR 9670sponsor

Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-14

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

HRES 1415cosponsor

Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-07-02

HR 9544cosponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-06-30

HR 9432cosponsor

To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-24

HR 9442cosponsor

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-24

HR 9401sponsor

To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-06-23

HR 9408cosponsor

To amend chapter 15 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to documentation requirements for a meeting of certain conferences and councils.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-23

HR 9400cosponsor

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributions, which resulted in tens of thousands of Jews and others being spared from almost certain death.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-06-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (232-199)

H R 8800

Failed (175-254)

nay2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Failed (213-216)

yea2026-07-22

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Passed (216-212)

nay2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Large individual $118K

Spent $314KCash $1.4M

2020 cycle$609K

Small donors $16KLarge individual $179KPACs $409K

Spent $459KCash $1.2M

2018 cycle$532K

Small donors $6KLarge individual $152KPACs $370K

Spent $408KCash $1.1M

2016 cycle$616K

Small donors $7KLarge individual $162KPACs $443K

Spent $292KCash $942K

2014 cycle$733K

Small donors $18KLarge individual $245KPACs $469K

Spent $915KCash $618K

2012 cycle$832K

Small donors $34KLarge individual $309KPACs $483K

Spent $820KCash $800K

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

HR 9831: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

HR 9833: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and to require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9808: No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

present

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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House, Dist. 92009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 92007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat

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