Maintaining Law and Order & Fighting Crime

"As a former U.S. Attorney, I know well the sacrifices our brave law enforcement officers make. It is imperative that they have the support and resources they need to safely and effectively do their job. I believe that local, state, and federal law enforcement should cooperate to tackle crime at the source, prevent violence, and protect our communities. In Washington, I will always support our law enforcement officers." – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) introduced the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation will reinstate an important tool for prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill in the House of Representatives:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the NCAA Accountability Act of 2025 in the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) recently introduced the Clear the ROADS (Reckless Obstructions and Dangers on Streets) Act in the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Brandon Gill (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act in the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives unanimously passed, H.R. 1155, the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act, introduced by Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Terri Sewell (D-AL).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Kustoff recently penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner titled, "Swatting: A frightening hoax demanding serious attention." In the op-ed, Congressman Kustoff highlights his bill that will impose strict penalties for swatting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) held a press conference to discuss the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act that would prevent inmates from using contraband cellphones in prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act. This legislation will prevent contraband cellphone use in federal and state prison facilities by allowing state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) recently introduced the Recovery of Stolen Checks Act in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation would give taxpayers who have their paper check from the U.S.