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Family
July 17, 2024

Sixteen years ago, the Romeike family fled Germany after being threatened with imprisonment just for trying to homeschool their children.

After more than a decade in the U.S., the Biden administration is saying they have to return home and face persecution.

I will not stand for it.

I led fifteen of my colleagues in signing a letter, asking the House Judiciary Committee to consider H.R. 5423, a bill to give the Romeike family permanent resident status in the U.S.

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Diana tough
July 13, 2024

"President Trump, by the grace of God, has survived this vile attempt on his life. He is truly a once in a generation leader and I will continue to pray, knowing that God will be watching out for him always," said Congresswoman Harshbarger.

 

"As Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, 'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'"

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Diana Standard
June 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) and Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44) introduced H.R. 8843, a House companion bill to S. 4212, the American Music Tourism Act. Introduced in April by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn in the upper chamber, this bicameral legislation will help bolster music tourism both in Tennessee and nationwide.

 

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Diana tough
May 30, 2024

Kingsport, TN - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger released the following statement on the verdict in the trial of President Donald Trump:

 

"A heartbreaking day for our beloved nation. The conviction of President Trump is an absolute travesty and a stain on our justice system. This verdict is not just an attack on President Trump; it is an attack on every American who believes in fairness and justice.

 

The Biden administration and the radical left have crossed a line. 

 

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art
May 6, 2024

Kingsport, TN- Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger released the following statement announcing the First District’s winning entry in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

 

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unicoi book delivery april 2024
April 26, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) visited the Unicoi County Public Library (UCPL) to deliver books in partnership with the Library of Congress' Surplus Books Program following a tragic flood at the library earlier this year, resulting in thousands of books being damaged.

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April 19, 2024

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) issued the following statement announcing the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for students in Tennessee's First Congressional District:

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Jefferson City coffee Feb2024
April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Over the next several weeks, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) will host eight 'Coffee With Your Congresswoman' events to share updates from Washington, give information on ways her office can help constituents with federal agency-related issues, and answer questions from attendees.

Constituents are encouraged to RSVP by email: TN01.RSVP@mail.house.gov

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2023 art comp winner
March 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Diana Harshbarger released the details of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for high school students residing in Tennessee's First Congressional District to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol on exhibit for one year. The exhibit will include the winning artwork from all participating Congressional Districts across the country.

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SOTU 2024
March 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Representative Diana Harshbarger released the following response to Joe Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress.

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