Tim Burchett

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Burchett asked unanimous consent to discharge the Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and requested its immediate consideration in the House.

Burchett honored Willis Roscoe Bowman on his 90th birthday, praising him as a lifelong Bristol, Tennessee resident and entrepreneur who owned nine car dealerships, attended NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway from 1961 to 2019, and continues to work three to four times per week.

Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1998, the Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025, which would require the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons engaged in piracy.

Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 260, the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, which requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to oppose foreign assistance by foreign countries and nongovernmental organizations to the Taliban.

Burchett spoke on the House floor about Abrego Garcia, an MS-13 member and illegal alien who was deported by the Trump administration, and questioned Democratic colleagues about their response to illegal immigration and crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.

Burchett addressed the House for one minute to bring attention to Alberto Osuna, a baseball player who transferred to the University of Tennessee but was blocked by the NCAA from playing despite following the necessary steps to secure eligibility.

Burchett addressed the House for one minute to honor 21 Christian men, including 20 Coptic Christians from Egypt and one man from Ghana, who were murdered by ISIS in 2015 for refusing to deny their faith.

Burchett congratulated and recognized Mike Keith on his return as the "Voice of the Vols" for the University of Tennessee's Vol Network, highlighting Keith's career achievements including his work as a sports broadcaster for the Tennessee Titans and his induction into multiple halls of fame.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass S. 709, the Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024, to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government.

Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8976 to designate the post office facility located at 20 West White Street in Millstadt, Illinois, as the Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt Post Office.

Burchett moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9360 to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.