Burchett, Tim

Tim Burchett represents Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, which includes Knoxville and surrounding areas. A Republican, he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and began his tenure in 2019. Before entering federal office, Burchett established a long career in Tennessee state and local government, serving in both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee State Senate before being elected as the Mayor of Knox County.

In Congress, Burchett holds several influential committee assignments, including seats on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He is particularly active in government oversight, serving on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He has taken a leadership role as the Chair of the subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, where he works on streamlining federal operations and reducing waste.

His legislative priorities often focus on government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and aviation safety. He has sponsored legislation such as the Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act and the Unmasking Antifa Act of 2024. Additionally, Burchett has gained attention for his interest in government transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, as seen in his legislative efforts to reform the Department of Defense's anomaly resolution offices.