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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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Tim Burchett

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Knoxville
Campaign website
burchettforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd District since January 2019, serving on the Oversight and Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. He was Knox County mayor for eight years after four years in the State House and 12 in the State Senate.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Introduced a bill raising the standard deduction for all taxpayers.In office

    The Trump Tariff Rebate Act (December 2025) proposes increases of $2,000 to $4,000 depending on filing status.

    Rep. Burchett Introduces Trump Tariff Rebate Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Dec 17, 2025 · burchett.house.gov

    “The legislation would increase the standard deduction for all taxpaying Americans.”
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  • Introduced a bill requiring GAO duplication reviews of new bills.In office

    The Duplication Scoring Act, introduced with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) as chairman of the Oversight Committee's DOGE subcommittee.

    DOGE Subcommittee Chairman Burchett and Ranking Member Stansbury Introduce the Duplication Scoring Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Mar 26, 2026 · burchett.house.gov

    “This bill will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review bills reported by committees for potential duplication of existing federal programs.”
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Public safety

Economy & jobs

  • Introduced bills restricting diesel fuel exports to lower prices.In office

    A second bill, H.R. 10422, would restrict diesel exports when the national average reaches $5 a gallon.

    Rep. Tim Burchett Drops Two Bills to Address Affordability

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Sep 17, 2026 · burchett.house.gov

    “H.R. 10423 implements an export control (ban) on diesel fuel until January 2027.”
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Health & human services

  • Introduced a bill to curb SNAP benefit trafficking.In office

    The Stop Retail Food Store SNAP Trafficking Act would also raise penalties from $100,000 to $250,000.

    Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Improve SNAP Trafficking Data

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Jul 14, 2026 · burchett.house.gov

    “improves the collection of SNAP trafficking data to enable better oversight of potential abuse across the country”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a House-passed bill auditing state-run federal programs.In office

    Co-led with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.); passed the House June 8, 2026.

    Congressman Burchett’s Fraud Bill Passes the House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Jun 8, 2026 · burchett.house.gov

    “will establish a program in the office of the Comptroller General (GAO) to produce a recurring assessment of federally funded State-administered programs”
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Courts & justice

  • Introduced a bill toughening sentences for defrauding veterans.In office

    The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act.

    Congressman Burchett Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Fraud

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Burchett · Apr 30, 2026 · burchett.house.gov

    “a sentencing enhancement of up to ten years in prison for someone convicted of committing or conspiring to commit fraud that purposefully targeted a veteran”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tim Burchett on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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