Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Blackburn supports providing disaster relief through a standalone aid package. She says she will continue working to ensure Tennesseans can access the federal assistance they need to recover from disasters.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn says abortion authority should remain with individual states and their citizens, opposing federal action that would override their decisions. She also says she does not support a federal abortion ban.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn supports reimposing oil sanctions on Iran. She argues that sanctions would reduce funding for Iran’s support of terrorism and says the United States should deal with Iran through strength.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn supports providing Israel with any resources it needs to defend itself, including military equipment. She opposes a ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed, saying this is necessary for Israel to live peacefully without terrorist attacks.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn supports passing her CLEAR Act, which would allow local law enforcement to deport criminal undocumented immigrants. She presents the measure as a way to address crimes committed by people in the country illegally.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn supports resuming border wall construction and backs H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. She says the bill would restart wall construction, hire more Border Patrol agents, end catch-and-release, protect unaccompanied minors from human trafficking, and uphold the rule of law. She calls for the Senate to hold a vote on the measure.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Blackburn proposes reducing discretionary federal spending outside defense, homeland security, and veterans programs by 1, 2, and 5 percent. She says these cuts would help curb federal spending and move the budget toward balance. She also supports requiring Congress to balance the federal budget and argues that spending cuts would help address inflation and national debt.
Context: Statement dated October 16, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Marsha Blackburn supports efforts to reduce federal government waste and make government operations more efficient. She also says state governments, including Tennessee’s, should be evaluated for ways to modernize, save taxpayer money, reduce fraud, and cut waste.
Context: The stated evaluation includes state governments as well as federal spending efforts; no specific review process or spending cuts are identified.