Foreign Affairs and Defense

“As your Representative, my top priority will always be the safety and security of the American people. It is critical that Congress continues to take care of our brave service members and give them the tools they need to defend our nation from foreign adversaries. The United States will continue to challenge bad actors, stand up to evil, and remain the Leader of the Free World.” – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), to introduce legislation that would dismantle a key remaining part of the Iran Nuclear Deal. This legislation revokes waivers for civil nuclear projects with Iran that were established under President Obama's nuclear deal.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Kustoff issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement of the successful raid taking out ISIS leader Abu Bakar al-Baghdadi:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) will host his annual Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This event provides interested high school students and parents the opportunity to learn more about the nomination process for our nation's military service academies.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), spent his second day at the border in El Paso, TX meeting and getting briefed by local Tennessee military officers at Fort Bliss. They discussed the importance of military readiness and proper training and how they are the key to successful missions.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), spoke on the U.S. House floor to raise awareness on the importance of H.R. 336 and urge Speaker Pelosi to bring it to the floor for a full vote. H.R.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), joined Steve Scalise (LA-01), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Lee Zeldin (NY-01) to denounce Rep. Omar's pro-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, Conference Chair Liz Cheney, Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul, and Representatives Brian Mast and Lee Zeldin to announce filing of a discharge petition on H.R. 336, the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the United States embassy opening in Jerusalem.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement following the Trump Administration's announcement that all countries importing Iranian oil will be subject to United States sanctions.