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, D.C. – September 14, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) will host his annual Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This event provides interested high school students and parents the opportunity to learn about the nomination process for our nation's military service academies.
Washington, D.C. – July 19, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on H.R. 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 217 to 199.
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 (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2019.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after President Trump's executive order keeping families together in light of the current immigrant separation policy.
Germantown, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. military action taken against the Syrian regime:
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.
Germantown, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced official plans to establish a United States embassy this year in Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel.
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. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his intention to move the United States embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the country's capital city.