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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a total of $917,346 in grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under their Community Planning and Development Program. $582,262 will go towards providing housing and a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income people. $335,084 will go towards expanding the supply of affordable housing to low- and very low-income families by providing grants to fund housing programs that meet local needs and priorities.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $1,024,284 loan and a $1,024,284 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program for Peoples Telephone Company. This investment will be used to deploy a fiber broadband network in Henry County as well as Houston, Montgomery, and Stewart counties. This will include 642 households spread over 39 square miles.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) led a member meeting at the United States Department of Agriculture with Secretary Sonny Perdue. They discussed how the Chinese tariffs have hurt America's hardwood lumber industry.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) questioned Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, on the state of our national economy and what Memphis' new Amazon facility means for West Tennessee's local economy.
"Under President Trump's economy, we have seen record low unemployment and rising wages for all Americans. It was reassuring to hear from Chairman Powell today that despite advancements in automation, our national and local economy will continue on this upward trend," said Rep. Kustoff.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Ben McAdams (D-UT), and Ann Wagner (R-MO) to introduce the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act. This bipartisan legislation would strengthen protections for flood-prone communities like those in West Tennessee. The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act takes steps to address the fiscally irresponsible cycle of repeated flooding and rebuilding of communities by taking proactive steps to reduce increasing flood risks with federal resources.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted with a majority to acquit President Trump.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to Congress and the American people.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), voted against two measures that would support Iran and endanger our troops. These bills would repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which authorizes the President to defend our country against the continuing threat posed by terrorist countries in the Middle East, as well as undermine the President's authority and put our national security at risk.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), announced a $31,981,608 loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation. This loan will provide Lake County, Obion County, Weakley County, Dyer County, and parts of Kentucky with residential and commercial broadband. This investment will create and improve rural e-Connectivity for more than 7,389 households, educational facilities, and three critical community facilities spread over 1,056 square miles.