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Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger honored Hawkins County’s Vietnam veterans and their families during an event hosted Friday by the Rogersville American Legion Post 21. Harshbarger partnered with the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration to find and honor Vietnam era veterans for their service. Vets received a lapel pin and congressional commendation certificate in recognition of their service.
By the Johnson City Press
U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, scored her first legislative win in the U.S. House on Wednesday with passage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021.
It is the first bill Harshbarger has ushered to passage as a primary sponsor. It now goes to the U.S. Senate.
By Slater Teague, WJHL
The House has passed a bill by Rep. Diana Harshbarger to increase transparency within the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department of Homeland Security Contract and Reporting Act of 2021 marks the congresswoman’s first bill to pass the House since she assumed office in January.
By Cliff Hightower, Hamblen Citizen Tribune, September 20, 2021
U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, held her first ever Military Service Academy Day Saturday with more than 100 students and parents participating.
The event was held for anyone in the First Congressional District who had interest in applying for one of the military service academies.
“This is my inaugural military academy day,” Harshbarger said.
Rogersville Review, September 27, 2021
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.
The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.
By the Rogersville Review, Sept. 27, 2021
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger announced last week she will be hosting four ceremonies in October across Tennessee’s First Congressional District to recognize and our honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for their sacrifice and distinguished service.
The Rogersville event is set for Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 21, 1924 E. Main St.
By Slater Teague, WJHL, 8/26/2021
In the wake of the attack that killed at least 12 U.S. service members and 60 Afghans at the Kabul airport Thursday, Rep. Diana Harshbarger is calling for the impeachment of President Joe Biden.
In a statement, the congresswoman blamed Biden for a “disastrous withdrawal” in Afghanistan and accused the president of having no plan to get Americans and allies out of the country.
By Nelson Morais, Greeneville Sun, August 23, 2021
U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger said Friday that America’s allies are thinking they can’t trust the U.S to keep its word to defend their nations because the Biden Administration has essentially “abandoned” its own citizens and longtime supporters in Afghanistan in the face of the recent Taliban takeover there.
By the Kingsport Times-News, July 6, 2021
Tennessee U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, has introduced the Department of Homeland Security Contract Reporting Act of 2021 in Congress.
This bill requires the department to provide a public daily report of all DHS headquarters and component contract awards over $4 million.
By Marina Waters, Johnson City Press, July 3, 2021
The Fourth of July weekend just got a little sweeter for Blountville resident Dagmar Burke.




