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Washington, D.C. – October 12, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the confirmation of Mark Norris as a federal judge to the West Tennessee District Court. Norris was first nominated by President Donald J. Trump in July 2017.

Washington, D.C. – October 3, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on his bill, the Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump on September 28, 2018.

This law will ensure that individuals who make bomb threats and other credible threats of violence against community religious centers—based on the religious nature of that center—can be prosecuted for committing a hate crime.

Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), known as United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA will create more balanced, reciprocal trade opportunities that support high-paying jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy.

Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) hosted his annual Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Nearly two hundred students and their families traveled from across West Tennessee to learn about the nomination process for our nation's military service academies.

Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) this week voted to pass a second wave of tax reform (Tax Reform 2.0) to make permanent tax cuts for individuals included in the historic Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. This wave focuses on provisions to protect middle-class and small business tax cuts, promote family and retirement savings, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The following bills were included in Tax Reform 2.0:

Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2018 –Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) released the following statement on the loss of Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce CEO Phil Trenary, who was killed in a shooting in Memphis on September 27, 2018.

Congressman Kustoff said:"Roberta and I are heartbroken to hear of the loss of Phil Trenary last night. Phil was a good friend and an outstanding part of our community, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time."

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Washington, D.C. – September 26, 2018 – Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to bring awareness to childhood cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

A transcript of Congressman Kustoff's speech on the House floor can be found below:

Washington, D.C. – September 14, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) will host his annual Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This event provides interested high school students and parents the opportunity to learn about the nomination process for our nation's military service academies.