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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement of new sanctions against Iran and all entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Today's announcement coincides with the Administration's recertification of Iran's technical compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 agreement on oversight of Iran's nuclear program. According to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, this certification from the president is required every 90 days.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today voted for the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 344-81. This bold legislation increases defense spending by ten percent from last year's level to $696.1 billion.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced the Securing Access to Affordable Mortgage Act of 2017 (H.R. 3221). This legislation would ease the unfair appraisal requirements that are hurting rural communities and would assist hopeful home buyers by decreasing costs and delays during the process of obtaining a mortgage.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Bill Hagerty to serve as the United States Ambassador to Japan:
Washington, D.C. - In a Financial Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen about her interest in being re-nominated by President Trump to serve a second term.
The Congressman also asked Chair Yellen for more clarity on the Fed's specific plans to reduce their balance sheet and if there are concerns that these actions could disrupt economic growth.
Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Fox Business's "Mornings with Maria" to discuss outlooks for Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee today.
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today issued the following statement after voting for The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate's Law (H.R. 3004). These bills aim to strengthen public safety by standing against dangerous sanctuary policies that shield criminals from law enforcement and by increasing penalties for deported felons who return to the United States.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) announcement that Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee are among the 12 cities joining the Department's National Public Safety Partnership (PSP).
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 (S. 1094), which passed the House by a vote of 368-55 and will head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today released the following statement after voting for the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). This legislation, which will reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on financial institutions and allow businesses and individuals to access more capital, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 233-186.