- COHEN, STEPHEN IRA
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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%
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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 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
07/30/2015
Insurance News
General Survey
Total: 182
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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
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