Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Clay Bright, and state and local officials were in Obion County to kick off the paving of Interstate 69.
"Today is a big day for West Tennessee. The paving of I-69 will facilitate tourism, economic development, and improve safety to hundreds of rural communities here in West Tennessee," said Rep. Kustoff. "I will continue to work hard for West Tennessee at the federal level on behalf of I-69."
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) voted against the House Democrat's infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, the INVEST In America Act. This bill reauthorizes surface transportation programs at $547.9 billion over 5 years and puts climate and Green New Deal goals above core infrastructure needs. For example, $1 out of every $2 spent in this bill is tied up in Green New Deal mandates.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) recently cosponsored the Protecting Americans from Unnecessary Spread upon Entry (PAUSE) Act of 2021, H.R. 471. This bill would help prevent the massive influx of illegal immigration at our southern border by stopping immigrants who may be carrying COVID-19 from entering our country. Last March under the Trump administration, Title 42 was implemented. Title 42 is a border health protection that allows U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced mobile office hours for the month of July. Mobile office hours will be held on Thursday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 6.
"If you need assistance with a federal agency such as the Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, or the Department of Veterans Affairs, I encourage you to visit our mobile office sites across West Tennessee," said Rep. Kustoff. "Our office will help you get the answers you need."
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced $11,755,000 in grants and loans from The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Program. This funding will go towards rural development in the City of Trenton, Town of Alamo, and City of Covington.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced he is a co-sponsor of H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021 (SECURE Act 2.0). This bill expands automatic enrollment into workplace retirement plans, creates a new financial incentive for small businesses to offer retirement plans, and raises the required minimum distribution age from 72 to 75.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), along with the entire Tennessee delegation, led a U.S. House resolution to celebrate and honor Tennessee's 225th birthday.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced mobile office hours for the month of June. Mobile office hours will be held on Tuesday, June 1.
"If you need assistance with a federal agency such as the Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, or the Department of Veterans Affairs, I encourage you to visit our mobile office sites across West Tennessee," said Rep. Kustoff. "Our office will help you get the answers you need."
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) signed on to the Combatting COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2021 (HR 3268). This bill aims to prevent fraud in COVID-19 unemployment programs, recover fraudulently paid benefits, and provide relief for taxpayers and victims of unemployment fraud.
Top officials at the Labor Department estimate that at least $63 billion, and as much as $89 billion, in unemployment benefits have been improperly paid since March 2020, largely due to fraud. The true amount is unknown.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) spent his second day at the border in El Paso, Texas visiting Ivey Farms and speaking with local law enforcement.