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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 27, 2017 – Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) today introduced the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017. This bipartisan legislation, also co-sponsored by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III (D-MA), would increase the federal penalty for bomb threats and other credible threats of violence against community religious centers and ensure these acts can be prosecuted as a hate crime.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement announcing his support for the American Health Care Act, House Republicans' plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.

"For seven years, Obamacare has been a burden on the American people," said Kustoff. "With premiums rising and insurers dropping out of the exchange at an alarming rate, the failing health care law is in a death spiral. Republicans have promised to repeal this disastrous law and provide relief to the American people. Later today, I will vote to do just that."

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today said the following regarding the state of the Affordable Care Act.

"Tomorrow is the seventh anniversary of Obamacare. Seven years ago, when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, Americans were promised lower premiums, no tax increases, and more cost-effective options in the health care market.

"President Obama promised that ‘if you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan. Period.'

Washington, D.C. - In a Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) discussed the impact that the Dodd-Frank Act has had on the creation of new or "de novo" financial institutions. Below is the Congressman's full opening statement.

Washington, D.C. - In a Financial Services, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) questioned witnesses on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's bureaucratic power and lack of accountability.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting for The VA Accountability First Act.

"There are few issues as important as protecting veterans, our nation's greatest heroes," said Kustoff. "I was proud to vote for the VA Accountability Act, legislation that cuts through bureaucratic red tape and will allow the VA to hold employees accountable for their actions, ensuring that veterans receive the high-quality and timely medical care they deserve."

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement after voting to name the new Nashville federal courthouse in honor of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson.

"As a lawyer and a lawmaker, I am continually inspired by Fred Thompson's passion for public service and dedication to the pursuit of justice," said Kustoff. "He was a true statesman, and naming the new Nashville federal courthouse in his honor is a perfect way to pay tribute to his life and legacy."

Memphis, Tenn. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) yesterday visited the 65^th Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis. More high resolution photos are available here.