Healthcare
“Many Americans are unable to get the care they need at an affordable price. This problem is especially prevalent in rural communities, including in West Tennessee. As your Congressman, I am focused on expanding access to care through market-based reforms that take control away from federal bureaucrats and give it back to American patients and physicians." – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement following the House passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. This legislation provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program which ran out on April 16, increased COVID-19 testing, and added support for hospitals.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that $233,812 in grant funding was awarded to Lauderdale County Community Hospital. This funding is part of Governor Bill Lee's $10 million relief package to support Tennessee's small and rural hospitals.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) announced $570,785 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Lake County Primary Care. On March 30, Rep. David Kustoff wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar requesting funding for rural hospitals at this critical time. Read the full letter, here.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.), joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, requesting that rural hospitals be prioritized during the COVID-19 outbreak.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.), along with United States Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representatives Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), Mark Green (R-Tenn.), Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) and John Rose (R-Tenn.) urged President Trump to quickly approve Governor Lee's request for additional federal assistance for the state of Tennessee to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement following the House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R.6201, the Coronavirus Response Act.
"Last night, Congress worked with President Trump to address the coronavirus crisis. Through increased testing and emergency economic support, this bill will provide families, communities, and businesses the protections they need. It is vital we put politics aside and come together to overcome this challenge," said Rep. Kustoff.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) voted to provide $8.3 billion in total funding for the United States to address the coronavirus at home and abroad. This includes expediting vaccine development, purchasing essential equipment and supplies, assisting state and local health departments, and allowing telemedicine services for treatment. To access daily updated information on the coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), introduced a Rural Health Agenda aimed at addressing health care delivery challenges in rural America and maintaining quality care close to home. The Rural Health Agenda includes three bills: the Rural Health Innovation Act, the Rural America Health Corps Act, and the Telehealth Across State Lines Act.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), spoke at the Healthy Tennessee Opioid Summit where health care professionals, law enforcement, and community leaders across the state come together to discuss ways to combat the opioid epidemic. While there, he unveiled his new bill, the Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates (CAST) Act of 2019. The CAST Act modifies the Controlled Substances Act to define the criminal penalty for making counterfeit drugs using a pill press. Current law prohibits this practice but does not define the penalty.