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), voted against H.R. 582, Raise the Wage Act. This bill would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 dollars per hour.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. House passed H.R.748, the Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) is a co-sponsor of this bill, which repeals the ‘Cadillac Tax' provision within Obamacare.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), questioned Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, in the House Financial Services Committee about the state of our economy.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to express his frustration with the way Democrats on the House Rules Committee are cutting out Republican members from the Appropriations Process.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), questioned United States Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, in the House Financial Services Committee on the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) and how its implementation will affect West Tennessee community banks.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), questioned United States Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, in the House Financial Services Committee on the impact tariffs have had on West Tennessee's agricultural community.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), applauded President Trump's decision to issue a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to quickly approve Governor Lee's request for a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee to help 58 Tennessee counties impacted by flooding and severe weather in February and March.
Martin, Tennessee–February 21, 2018–Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) spoke with a group of University of Tennessee at Martin finance students and local financial and insurance professionals during a roundtable discussion at the University this week. Rep.
Washington, D.C.—February 12, 2019—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement following FedEx's announcement of new expansion and investment in West Tennessee.