Protecting Life

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This decision upholds Mississippi's law limiting abortion at 15 weeks, overturns Roe v. Wade, and restores the right to protect unborn children and their mothers to the American people.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced he earned an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-life Scorecard. This A+ rating for 2021 measures Congressman Kustoff's legislative record—including votes, co-sponsorships of legislation, letters, and other pro-life work during the 117th Congress. Rep.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced he received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-life Scorecard. This A+ rating measures Congressman Kustoff's legislative record—including votes, co-sponsorships of legislation, letters, and other pro-life work during the 116^th Congress. Rep. Kustoff's record of pro-life legislative work is available here.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) signed the discharge petition for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act-H.R.962, legislation he cosponsored. This bill is designed to ensure any infant born alive after an abortion receives the same protection of law and medical care as any newborn would. It would also apply stronger penalties in cases where an overt act is taken to kill an abortion survivor.

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.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today delivered remarks on the House floor in support of The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712), legislation that he cosponsored. This bill makes it a federal crime to fail to provide standard medical care to children born alive during an abortion. It would also apply stronger penalties in cases where an overt act is taken to kill an abortion survivor.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today applauded passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36). This bill restricts late-term abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and it establishes criminal penalties that empower women with a civil right of action to sue and hold the abortionist accountable.