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Germantown, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the passing of Arizona Senator John McCain.

"Roberta and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator John McCain," said Congressman Kustoff. "Senator McCain was an American hero who served his country in more ways than one throughout his life. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and the American people during this difficult time."

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Washington, D.C. – July 26, 2018 – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today introduced H.R. 6554, the Substance Tableting and Encapsulating Enforcement and Registration (STEER) Act to combat the rampant national opioid epidemic.

The STEER Act is a bipartisan, bicameral bill, which requires official registration with the Attorney General for any person in possession of a tableting or encapsulating machine, also known as pill presses, to prevent the use of these machines to create and distribute narcotics.

Washington, D.C. – July 19, 2018 – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on H.R. 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 217 to 199.

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Washington, D.C. – July 18, 2018 – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the passage of S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. This legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 406 to 8.

Memphis, TN – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement following President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

"I am pleased to hear President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States," said Congressman Kustoff. "I believe Judge Kavanaugh is a prime example of a Justice who will uphold conservative values and interpret the law justly and fairly. It is my hope that the Senate will act swiftly through the confirmation process."

Dyersburg, Tennessee – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the improvements of the Dyer County Little Levee.

Germantown, TN – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement in honor of Independence Day.

"242 years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed by our founding fathers, and the great American experiment was begun," said Congressman Kustoff. "Throughout our nation's history, we have fought hard to preserve the liberties and virtues that have made the United States the greatest country on earth. Freedom does not come free, so let us remember why we celebrate today and continue striving to keep America great. Happy Fourth of July!"