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Burchett, Tim

United States Representative · Tennessee · District 2

RepublicanBioguide B001309

Tim Burchett is a Republican representative from Tennessee’s 2nd District who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress he owned a small business, served in both chambers of the Tennessee legislature and was Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018.

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Profile research reviewed August 20, 2026

Tim Burchett is a Republican representative from Tennessee’s 2nd District who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress he owned a small business, served in both chambers of the Tennessee legislature and was Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018.

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Current institutional role

Chair — House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Tim Burchett is a Republican representative from Tennessee’s 2nd District who has served in the U.S. House since January 2019. Before Congress he owned a small business, served in both chambers of the Tennessee legislature and was Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018.

The House Clerk lists Burchett on Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure. He chairs the Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Tennessee · District 2
Party
Republican
Birth date
August 25, 1964
Washington phone
(202) 225-5435
Office
1122 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4202
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Chair — House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Foreign Affairs Committee
  • House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

Reviewed legislation

Reviewed legislation

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Claims & Evidence

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