Economy and Jobs
“As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I am working to cut taxes, bolster our trade agreements, and advance pro-growth policies. I will always advocate for legislation that supports workers, families, farms, and small businesses across West Tennessee.” – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), issued the following statement following Speaker Pelosi's announcement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) investment in distance learning and telemedicine projects in the state of Tennessee, specifically, the $497,252 for the Dyer County Board of Education. The Rural Development investment will enable the Dyer County Board of Education to implement a Distance Learning program that will expand educational offerings in three rural school districts in Dyer, Lake and Weakley counties in Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), questioned U.S. Housing Secretary-Ben Carson and Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury-Steven Mnuchin in the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Rep. Kustoff asked Secretary Carson and Secretary Mnuchin how they see opportunity zones, including the new Union Row site, as a way to address affordable housing in Memphis.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investing $2,856,167 in high-speed broadband infrastructure to create and improve e-Connectivity for 347 rural households in Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue their recovery from the devastating effects of natural disasters. FEMA has declared the counties of Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, and Tipton as eligible to apply for this funding.
JACKSON, TN—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced $650,000 in funding from the New Access Point grant for the application of Christ Community Health Services Inc. in Jackson, TN. In April, Congressman Kustoff wrote a letter to the Office of Policy and Program Development Bureau of Primary Health Care to urge support for the Christ Community Health Services Inc. to receive funding to establish a New Access Point in Jackson, Tennessee.
JACKSON, TN—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) hosted an industry roundtable at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce with industry leaders from Jackson and Madison County. They discussed the state of the economy and the positive impact it has had on businesses throughout West Tennessee, the urgency of passing the USMCA, and the importance of workforce development.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced the USDA will invest $13,729,000 in loans and $2,826,000 in grants to Crocket, Tipton, and Henry County. This money will go towards upgrading water lines, upgrading the wastewater collection system and treatment plant in Paris, and making the Tipton distribution system more fail-safe and well operations more energy efficient.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM Act). This bill will help independent insurance adjusters file insurance claims more efficiently, ensuring consumers expeditiously receive the funds needed to repair and rebuild communities – particularly in times of disaster.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) to introduce H.R. 3869, the Internet Exchange (IX) Act. This bill aims to strengthen Internet access in rural areas by promoting more Internet Exchanges across the country. Senator Blackburn introduced companion legislation, S. 1166 , in the Senate in April.