Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Tennessee 5th Congressional District in 2020 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedJim believes that our cherished rights as Americans are for everyone. Voting rights, marriage equality, and the rights of women to make their own health decisions are among the issues that are key to progress in our state and our country. Learn more
The only member of the Armed Services Committee from Tennessee, Jim works to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim helps veterans get the benefits they deserve. He was one of the first in Congress to call for an investigation of long waiting lists and rogue employees at veterans hospitals. Learn more
We are fortunate to live in Nashville, which is brimming with creative people and opportunity. We need to keep our economy strong and continue to invest in projects that create opportunities for everyone. Infrastructure is key to Nashville – and America’s -- future. While Congress has been unable to agree on a long-term solution to properly fund our bridges and highways – many of which are in dire need of repair – Jim supports and has voted for funding of our critical infrastructure. Learn more
Jim teaches health policy at Vanderbilt, and voted for President Obama’s health care law. He believes that all Tennesseans should have the same access to health coverage that he and his family have. He has also introduced the “Research for All Act”, which would ensure that both sexes are included in basic medical research. Learn more
Jim has been called “Mr. Fiscal Responsibility,” and believes that taming the deficit is the single most important issue facing America. As a leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, Jim pushes his colleagues to face up to the federal government’s long-term budget crisis. And when Congress still refuses to deal with our fiscal challenges, Jim thinks they should not get paid! His bill “No Budget No Pay” became the law of the land in 2013, and he will keep pushing for a permanent law. Learn more
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