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, D.C. – September 28, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) this week voted to pass a second wave of tax reform (Tax Reform 2.0) to make permanent tax cuts for individuals included in the historic Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. This wave focuses on provisions to protect middle-class and small business tax cuts, promote family and retirement savings, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The following bills were included in Tax Reform 2.0:
Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2018 –Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement on the loss of Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce CEO Phil Trenary, who was killed in a shooting in Memphis on September 27, 2018.
Congressman Kustoff said:"Roberta and I are heartbroken to hear of the loss of Phil Trenary last night. Phil was a good friend and an outstanding part of our community, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time."
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Washington, D.C. – July 18, 2018 – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the passage of S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. This legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 406 to 8.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement after a vote in the House of Representatives on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.
"The United States has the most abundant food supply in the world, and today we took an important step in protecting it," said Kustoff. "This legislation authorizes a number of programs that support our hard-working farmers in West Tennessee and delivers on President Trump's promise to fight for rural America."
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Memphis, Tennessee – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has honored U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) with its Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on funding the government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
"Today, I voted to fully support our troops and put a stop to the cycle of short term spending bills that are hurting our men and women in uniform," said Congressman Kustoff. "This legislation will provide the largest pay raise for our service members in nearly a decade, increase troop levels and substantially upgrade our military capabilities.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement applauding FedEx's announcement of a $1 billion investment in their FedEx Express hub in Memphis. This expansion in the Mid-South is part of the company's continued investment following tax reform.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for the two-year budget agreement, which fully funds the military, supports cotton farmers in West Tennessee, increases funding to combat the opioid crisis and extends the Children's Health Insurance Program:
Washington, D.C. â U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) yesterday discussed the need to ease the burden on community financial institutions with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).
Memphis, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on FedEx's announcement that the Memphis-based company will commit more than $3.2 billion in wage increases, employee bonuses, pension funding and expanded U.S. capital investment following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.