- 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
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General Survey
Total: 182
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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01/16/2014 | H.R.3910 | Expand Nonpostal Services to Americans Act | 01/16/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
01/16/2014 | H.R.3909 | Postmark Payment Act of 2014 | 01/16/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
10/30/2013 | H.R.3402 | Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act | 10/30/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
10/23/2013 | H.R.3321 | Voter ID Accessibility Act of 2013 | 10/23/2013 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions) |
09/26/2013 | H.R.3191 | Expanding Opportunities to Underserved Businesses Act | 09/26/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (All Actions) |
09/13/2013 | H.R.3016 | Jobs for Urban Sustainability and Training in America Act of 2013 | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
09/13/2013 | H.R.3014 | Fresh Start Act of 2013 | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
09/13/2013 | H.R.2543 | End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2013 | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (All Actions) |
08/02/2013 | H.R.3015 | Supermarket Tax Credit for Underserved Areas Act | 08/02/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
07/24/2013 | H.R.2811 | Research First Act of 2013 | 07/24/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
07/15/2013 | H.R.2586 | FISA Court Accountability Act | 07/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
06/21/2013 | H.R.2358 | Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act | 06/21/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (All Actions) |
04/30/2013 | H.R.1635 | National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy Act of 2013 | 04/30/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
04/08/2013 | H.R.646 | Bankruptcy Nondiscrimination Enhancement Act of 2013 | 04/08/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (All Actions) |
03/06/2013 | H.R.1002 | Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2013 | 03/06/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
02/28/2013 | H.R.532 | Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2013 | 02/28/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (All Actions) |
02/28/2013 | H.R.506 | Jane's Law | 02/28/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
02/28/2013 | H.R.278 | John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act | 02/28/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
02/13/2013 | H.R.645 | Equal Employment for All Act | 02/13/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
09/26/2012 | H.R.5933 | To amend section 1120A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to modify the comparability of services requirements. | 09/26/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
Total: 4053
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