Steve Cohen is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District, which encompasses much of Memphis, serving since 2007.( A fourth-generation Memphian born on May 24, 1949, Cohen overcame childhood polio and began his public service career as a private-practice attorney, Memphis Police Legal Advisor, Shelby County Commissioner (1978-1980), and Tennessee State Senator for 24 years (1982-2006), where he earned acclaim as the 'Father of the Tennessee Lottery' for spearheading its approval after nearly two decades, raising billions for education scholarships and programs.(

In Congress, Cohen serves on the House Judiciary Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, House Committee on Ethics, and the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).( Notable legislation includes advocating for civil rights, animal welfare, healthcare access, voting rights restoration, and creating one of the first state Holocaust Commissions in 1984.( As Tennessee's first Jewish congressman and the only Democrat in its delegation since 2023, he represents a majority-minority district.( Recent stock trades in companies like SONY, FLR, NOC, GS, and MS have drawn public scrutiny under the STOCK Act, which mandates disclosure of such transactions by members of Congress to prevent insider trading, though specific details on Cohen's compliance or controversy are not detailed in available sources.

Written by Perplexity from public sources.

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