“Tim Burchett is one of the few, true conservative warriors of our time…”
- Bob Hendry, Fayette County GOP Chairman
About Congressman Burchett
- Recognized as a Top Defender of Liberty by the Republican Liberty Caucus - Learn More
- Heritage Action Lifetime Score of 93% - Learn More
- Turning Point Action Lifetime Score 93.8% - Learn More
U.S. Representative Tim Burchett is an East Tennessee native who grew up in Knoxville. He lives in the Gibbs Community of Knox County with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Isabel. Rep. Burchett took office in January 2019, after serving eight years as mayor of Knox County. Thanks to natural growth and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, his administration was able to build new schools, launch infrastructure projects, and pay down debt—all without raising taxes. Prior to his tenure as Knox County Mayor, he started a successful small business before serving 16 years in the state legislature, four years in the State House followed by 12 years in the State Senate.
Rep. Burchett currently serves on the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform; Foreign Affairs; and Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Rep. Burchett continues to prioritize the modernization of our infrastructure in Tennessee and across the United States; while making sure these projects are cost effective for the taxpayer.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. In alignment with the Trump Administration’s goals, Congressman Burchett is working to ensure an efficient and effective federal government built on accountability and transparency.
House Foreign Affairs Committee. Rep. Burchett is working to ensure the safety and security of Americans at home and abroad from the looming threats posed by our foreign adversaries.
117th Congress. Rep. Burchett sponsored 23 bills and cosponsored 201 pieces of legislation in the House of Representatives, three of which were signed into law by President Biden:
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act
Patient Advocate Tracker Act
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act - Establishes grant programs to address neurodegenerative diseases.
118th Congress. Rep. Burchett sponsored 32 bills and cosponsored another 218 bills, 6 of which were signed into law by President Biden:
Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2023
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to fix a technical error in the definitions - This legislation makes technical corrections in the definitions section of the Controlled Substances Act.
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. - This joint resolution terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023
119th Congress. Representative Burchett has so far sponsored 31 bills and cosponsored 97 pieces of legislation, three of which passed the House of Representatives, and one of which has been signed into law:
Home Buyers Protection Act
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025