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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.
Washington, D.C. – September 7, 2018 – The House of Representatives today passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) to 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.
The Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018 passed the House by unanimous consent and is headed to the White House where it awaits President Donald J. Trump's signature.
Washington, D.C. – September 3, 2018 – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today introduced H.R.6697, the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act, which makes necessary reforms to reinstate and clarify an important tool for prosecutors to use to enhance penalties against the most dangerous, career criminals.
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.
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.