Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report, legislation to authorize funding for the Department of Defense (DOD).
Jackson, Tenn. â U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following video and remarks in honor of Veterans Day, which is tomorrow, November 11, 2017.
The full text of Kustoff's remarks follows:
On this Veterans Day, I know all Tennesseans join me in honoring the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on release of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, legislation to reform the tax code and provide relief for the American people:
"Today, Chairman Kevin Brady and the House Ways and Means Committee released the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, a plan for bold tax reform that will reduce the burden on hard-working West Tennesseans and America's great middle class.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives David Kustoff (R-TN) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) today applauded House Judiciary Committee passage of bipartisan legislation that will increase the federal penalties for bomb threats and other credible threats of violence against religious institutions.
Washington, D.C. â U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today applauded House passage of increased sanctions against Hezbollah, a Lebanese terrorist group, and Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Germantown, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement applauding President Trump's decision to decertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the international agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
"Americans deserve relief from our burdensome tax code, and today, the House passed a responsible budget that paves the way for pro-growth tax reform to help the middle class," said Kustoff. "This is a critical step toward economic growth that will bring higher wages and more good-paying jobs for West Tennesseans.
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.
Memphis, Tennessee – On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, U.S. Representatives David Kustoff (R-TN), Mike Thompson (D-CA) and David P. McKinley (R-W. VA) led 228 bipartisan members of Congress in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma urging the administration to withdraw its harmful proposal to levy cuts on certain hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B program).