Morristown Times

Rep. Diana Harshbarger, representing Tennessee's 1st district in the U.S. Congress, has been active on social media discussing various initiatives and developments. Her recent tweets highlight efforts to engage with community leaders, celebrate congressional leadership changes, and introduce new legislation.

On December 10, 2024, Rep. Harshbarger invited local partners, non-profits, and community leaders to join FEMA for a webinar. The event aimed to explain how communities could benefit from public assistance through FEMA's cost-sharing assistance program. She provided more details on her website: "Local partners, non-profits, and community leaders are encouraged to join FEMA this afternoon for a webinar outlining how communities can use and benefit from public assistance through their cost-sharing assistance program."

Later that day, she congratulated her colleague Rep. Brett Guthrie on his new role as chairman of the House Commerce Committee. Harshbarger expressed optimism about future opportunities to restore energy dominance and prioritize America: "Congratulations to my friend @RepGuthrie on becoming the next chairman of @HouseCommerce. Very well deserved!"

On December 11, 2024, Rep. Harshbarger announced the introduction of a House companion bill alongside Rep. Jake Auchincloss. The proposed Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act aims to dismantle monopolistic practices by prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurers from owning pharmacies: "Today, I am proud to introduce a House companion bill along with my colleague @RepAuchincloss aimed at breaking the monopoly PBMs hold on pharmacies across the nation."