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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Memphis, Tennessee – On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, U.S. Representatives David Kustoff (R-TN), Mike Thompson (D-CA) and David P. McKinley (R-W. VA) led 228 bipartisan members of Congress in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma urging the administration to withdraw its harmful proposal to levy cuts on certain hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B program).
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the announcement of the Unified Tax Reform Framework.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced H.R. 3363, the Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters Act (CLAIM Act). This legislation 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. This bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by U.S.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced the Securing Access to Affordable Mortgage Act of 2017 (H.R. 3221). This legislation would ease the unfair appraisal requirements that are hurting rural communities and would assist hopeful home buyers by decreasing costs and delays during the process of obtaining a mortgage.
Washington, D.C. - In a Financial Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen about her interest in being re-nominated by President Trump to serve a second term.
The Congressman also asked Chair Yellen for more clarity on the Fed's specific plans to reduce their balance sheet and if there are concerns that these actions could disrupt economic growth.
Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Fox Business's "Mornings with Maria" to discuss outlooks for Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee today.
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting for the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). This legislation, which will reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on financial institutions and allow businesses and individuals to access more capital, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 233-186.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2018 budget blueprint:
"I appreciate the President's fiscally-responsible budget for 2018, which includes a $4.5 trillion reduction in spending and balances, something the American people never got from the previous administration. This proposal will be valuable as the Budget Committee works on a plan to introduce in the full House.
Milan, Tenn. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) this week visited with ten groups and hundreds of constituents representing the agriculture community in the Eighth Congressional District.
"For seven years, the Dodd-Frank Act has prevented millions of Americans from achieving financial independence," said Kustoff.