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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives David Kustoff (R-TN), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Phil Roe (R-TN), Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), and John Rose (R-TN) released the following statement in response to Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), Chairman of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, sending official letters singling out four Republican-led states, including Tennessee, for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize the real estate appraisal licensing system. The Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act establishes a nationwide licensing system for real estate appraisers that will improve the appraisal regulatory structure, reduce cost, and eliminate red tape.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $500,000 loan and $150,000 grant for Obion County to construct an airplane hangar, a $18,300,000 loan for Crockett County to expand and renovate the Crockett County Middle and High School, and a $4,000,000 loan for the Town of Somerville to construct a fire station and renovate the existing law enforcement station. This funding is part of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $153 million investment to build and improve critical community facilities across our nation.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), joined Rep. Ted Budd and Rep. Harley Rouda in introducing The Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act. This bill will help reduce substance and opioid use among our youth by allowing the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) the authority to waive the match requirements of the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program if the grantee is unable to meet these requirements due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), applauded the U.S. Senate confirmation of Jackson Police Department Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller to serve as United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), presented his bill H.R. 7033 – the SECURE Campus Act before the GOP China Task Force this week. This legislation bolsters President Trump's efforts to stop the Communist Party of China's ongoing attempts to steal cutting edge research and intellectual property from inside our American universities.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) voted against Speaker Pelosi's H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This partisan bill will cost our nation more than $1.5 trillion, forces costly Green New Deal policies, reduces states' flexibility, and limits building new roads and bridges.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), announced mobile office hours for the month of July. Mobile office hours will be held on Thursday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 7.

"Mobile office hours are a great way for West Tennesseans to connect with our office and let us know how we can continue to best represent Tennessee's Eighth District," said Rep. Kustoff. "If you are having trouble with receiving a small business loan or need help navigating a government agency, our office is here to ensure you get the answers you need."