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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.
WASHINGTON – Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of federal National Guard support for Memphis, Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) today applauded Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr for announcing support for cell phone jamming technology in prisons. Congressman Kustoff and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, legislation that would modernize federal law to permit correctional institutions to block illegal cellphone use by inmates.
Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement regarding Hitachi Energy’s $106 million investment in Alamo, Tennessee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It is a relief to share that Austin Robert Drummond, the suspect in the tragic quadruple homicide in Lake County, has been apprehended.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald Trump signed Congressman David Kustoff's (R-TN) bill H.R. 517, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, into law. This new law will provide relief for taxpayers impacted by natural disasters and emergencies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) introduced the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation will reinstate an important tool for prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders.
Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) named Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) Chairman of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group for the 119th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill in the House of Representatives: