Press Releases
WASHINGTON — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted last night to confirm Mitch Graves to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors.
"I applaud the U.S. Senate’s vote today confirming Mitch Graves to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)’s Board of Directors. President Trump made an outstanding choice nominating Mitch Graves for the TVA Board of Directors.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman David Kustoff introduced legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of any non-profit organization that provides material support to terrorist groups. Senator John Cornyn (TX) introduced the Senate companion bill.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Restoring American Mineral Security Act, legislation aimed to reduce U.S. dependence on adversaries like China and Russia for critical minerals. Senators Bill Hagerty (TN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) introduced the companion bill in the Senate.
WASHINGTON – On November 19th, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL), and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) introduced the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation updates federal statute to give prosecutors the tools they need to charge criminal carjackers and get them off our streets.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the bipartisan Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls (DO NOT Call) Act. This legislation is aimed at cracking down on unsolicited robocalls by increasing penalties for bad actors who harass and defraud consumers. Nevada Senator Cortez Masto introduced the Senate companion version of this bill.
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman David Kustoff’s bill, the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act (H.R. 5345), by unanimous consent. This legislation creates a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration (SSA) for individuals whose Social Security numbers have been stolen.
WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) nominated students from West Tennessee to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Military Academy. "Each year, it is an honor to nominate exceptional students from West Tennessee to attend our country’s military academies," said Congressman Kustoff. “These young men and women have demonstrated character and leadership in their schools and communities. I applaud each of them for their willingness to serve.”
WASHINGTON – Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, changing the world forever. These savage terrorists murdered men, women, and children; violently took more than 250 people hostage, including Americans; and then despicably celebrated the bloodshed and loss of life.
WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a rulemaking that would allow prisons and other correctional institutions to deploy cellphone jamming technology that combats contraband devices. The FCC’s action was applauded by Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN), a longtime proponent of the technology who led several colleagues in submitting a letter yesterday that encouraged the vote. |
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and members of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H.R. 5345. By passing out of committee, H.R. 5345 can be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. The bill passed committee by a vote of 39-1.