David Kustoff
Sourced recordU.S. House - TN District 08 · Congressional District 8
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David Frank Kustoff is an American politician and attorney serving as the United States representative from Tennessee's 8th congressional district. The district includes the bulk of West Tennessee, but most of its population is in the eastern part of the Memphis area, including the eastern fourth of Memphis itself. From 2006 to 2008, Kustoff served as a United States attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. He is one of four Jewish Republicans in Congress, alongside Max Miller, Randy Fine, and Craig Goldman. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialDavid Kustoff is a candidate for U.S. House - TN District 08profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,498,788.64 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman David Kustoff Introduces the Providing Analogous Rules for Digital Assets Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman David Kustoff Introduces the Small Business Tax Cut Act to Support Main Street
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman David Kustoff Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman David Kustoff Introduces Bipartisan Save Struggling Hospitals Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman David Kustoff Welcomes President Donald J. Trump to Memphis While Aboard Air Force One
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman David Kustoff Introduces the Small Business Tax Cut Act to Support Main Street - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. David Kustoff Welcomes President Donald Trump to Memphis During Air Force One Visit - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Republican David Kustoff wins reelection to U.S. House in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District - Action News 5
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-08: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-03: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-12-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-02: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2025-10-14: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-06-27: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Public Statements
crumb"> Home Media Press Releases June 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) today announced the introduction of H.R. 9176, the Providing Analogous Rules for Digital Assets Act (PAR Act), legislation designed to modernize the Internal Revenue Code and ensure digital assets are treated consistently with comparable traditional financial instruments. Read More Congressman David Kustoff Introduces the Small Business Tax Cut Act to Support Main Street April 23,
iv class="evo-press-release__body"> WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) today announced the introduction of H.R. 9176, the Providing Analogous Rules for Digital Assets Act (PAR Act), legislation designed to modernize the Internal Revenue Code and ensure digital assets are treated consistently with comparable traditional financial instruments. Read More April 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) introduced the Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 8
) introduced the Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 8415). This legislation lowers taxes for millions of small businesses, farmers, and independent professionals by expanding the qualified business income deduction, also known as Section 199A. Reps. Greg Steube (FL-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Mike Carey (OH-15), Carol Miller (WV-1), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Blake Moore (UT-01) are original cosponsors. Read More April 10, 2026 Press Release MEMPHIS, TN — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) h
ess-releases" alt="View Press Release listings">Press Release MEMPHIS, TN — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) hosted the 2026 Congressional Art Competition reception at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Gibson County. At the reception, Congressman Kustoff announced the winner, Tammy Le from Lakeland High Preparatory School. Read More April 1, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan Save Struggling H
lower-wage areas. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) are leading companion legislation in the Senate. Issues : Healthcare Read More March 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) traveled on Air Force One and welcomed President Donald Trump to Memphis. While in Memphis, President Trump met with law enforcement to discuss the Memphis Safe Task Force’s efforts to reduce violent crime in Shelby County. Congressman Kustoff issued the f
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