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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls (DO NOT Call) Act. This is bipartisan legislation that will deter robocalls by creating stricter penalties for companies and individuals who engage in the intentional harassment of consumers.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced mobile office hours for the month of August. Mobile office hours will be held on Tuesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 5.

"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, August 3, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) was joined by Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Representative John Rutherford (FL-04) in re-introducing the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2021. Swatting is a call to a police department with a false story of a crime in progress with the intent to draw a large number of police officers to a particular address. This measure would penalize false communications intending to cause an emergency response.

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.