Diana Harshbarger, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee’s 1st district, has been vocal about several issues in recent tweets. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, Harshbarger has served in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Phil Roe. Her recent statements focus on a range of topics including healthcare, education, and voting laws.
On March 30, 2025, Harshbarger addressed the influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the healthcare industry, referring to them as “the cartels of the healthcare world.” She expressed her commitment to “reining them and bringing down prescription prices.”
Later the same day, Harshbarger voiced her opinion on education control, arguing that involving states in educational governance would free teachers from “Washington D.C.’s bureaucratic red tape,” letting them focus more on teaching.
On March 31, 2025, Harshbarger discussed the requirement of showing identification for voting purposes. She pointed out that IDs are necessary for various activities, such as entering government buildings and purchasing controlled substances. She stated that “Showing your ID to prove your American citizenship to vote in our elections is common sense.”
