On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (TN) - District 9
The Odell Horton Federal Building
167 North Main Street, Suite 369
Memphis, TN 38103
2268 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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
Attended, Pasadena Polytechnic School
JD, School of Law, University of Memphis, 1973
BA, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 9, 2007-present
Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2008-2009
Senator, Tennessee State Senate, District 30, 1982-2006
Candidate, Tennessee State Senate, District 30, 1996
Candidate, Governor of Tennessee, 1994
Commissioner, Shelby County, 1978-1980
Ranking Member, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Member, Committee on the Judiciary
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Aviation
Member, Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
Member, Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Member, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Member, Subcommittee on The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
Member, Subcommittee on The Constitution and Limited Government
Member, 21st Century Health Care Caucus, present
Member, Americans Abroad Caucus, present
Member, Bicameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease, present
Member, Bipartisan Pro Choice Caucus, present
Member, Class of 2006 Caucus, present
Member, Climate Solutions Caucus, present
Member, Coalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE), present
Member, Congenital Heart Caucus, present
Member, Congressional African Partnership for Economic Growth Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Algae Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Arts Caucus, present
Co-Chair, Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Baltic Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Bike Caucus, present
Co-Chair, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Brazil, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Infant Health and Safety, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Multicultural Media, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Parkinsons Disease, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on Turkey, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on the Mississippi River, present
Member, Congressional Caucus on the Netherlands, present
Member, Congressional Chemistry Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Children's Health Care Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Civil Legal Services Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Climate Change Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Collegiate Sports Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Community College Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Documentary Film and Book Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus, present
Member, Congressional EMS Caucus, present
Member, Congressional French Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Friends of Canada Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Full Employment Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Gaming Caucus, present
Members, Congressional Georgia Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Green Schools Caucus, present
Member, Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus & Anti-Semitism Task Force, present
Member, Congressional Humanities Caucus, present
Member, Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus, present
Co-Chair, Congressional Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Kidney Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Medical Technology Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Navy and Marine Corps Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Osteoperosis Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Pre-K Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Russia Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Songwriters Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Steel Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Stop DUI Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Study Group on Europe, present
Member, Congressional TRIO Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
Member, Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health, present
Co-Chair, Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Trademark Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Urban Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus, present
Member, Congressional Zoo and Aquarium Caucus, present
Member, Crohn's & Colitis Caucus, present
Member, Empowering Young Men of Color Caucus, present
Member, Friends of Iran Caucus, present
Member, Friends of Scotland Caucus, present
Member, Friends of Thailand Caucus, present
Member, Historic Preservation Caucus, present
Member, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus, present
Member, House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, present
Member, House Cancer Caucus, present
Member, House Democratic Caucus Livable Communities Task Force, present
Member, House General Aviation Caucus, present
Member, House Mississippi River Delta Caucus, present
Member, House Nursing Caucus, present
Member, House Professional Sports Caucus, present
Member, House Small Brewers Caucus, present
Member, Human Trafficking Caucus, present
Member, International Conservation Caucus, present
Member, Job Corps Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Jobs NOW! Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Library of Congress Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Caucus, present
Member, Memphis/Shelby County Center City Commission, present
Member, Memphis/Shelby County Sports Authority, present
Member, Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, present
Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus, present
Member, National Heritage Area Caucus, present
Member, Out of Afghanistan Caucus, present
Member, Out of Iraq Caucus, present
Member, Out of Poverty Caucus, present
Member, Passenger Rail Caucus, present
Member, Peace Corps Caucus, present
Member, Pediatric Cancer Caucus, present
Member, Populist Caucus, present
Member, Public Broadcasting Caucus, present
Member, Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Safe Climate Caucus, present
Member, State Medicaid Expansion Caucus, present
Member, Sudan Caucus, present
Member, Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition, present
Member, Tennessee Valley Authority Congressional Caucus, present
Member, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, present
Member, Tunisia Caucus, present
Former Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, United States House of Representatives
Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
Former Member, Ethics Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures
Former Member, Executive Overreach Task Force, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, House Natural Resources Committee
Former Member, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Former Member, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife
Former Member, House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Former Member, Over Criminalization Task Force, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Science, Space, and Technology), United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member, The Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
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
Former Legal Advisor, Memphis Police Department
Practicing Lawyer, 1978-2006
Interim Judge, Shelby County General Sessions Court, 1980
Vice President/Delegate, Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977
Member, Board of Directors, Circuit Playhouse Incorporated, 1977-present
Member, Center for Southern Folklore, present
Member, Memphis Alzheimer's Association, present
Member, Memphis Bar Association, present
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, present
Member, Shelby County Bar Association, present
Member, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1980, 1992, 2004-2016
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
Delegate, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2000
Member, United States of America Japan Study Mission, 1986
Awards:
Public Leadership Award, Tennessee Human Rights Campaign, 2002
Good Guys Award, Memphis Women's Political Caucus, 1995
Faculty Senate's Presidential Citation, University of Tennessee-Memphis, 1996
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
Defender 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
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
Father's Name:
Morris
Father's Occupation:
Pediatrician
Mother's Name:
Genevieve