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David Kustoff

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David Frank Kustoff is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Kustoff has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and national security during his time in office. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses and improving infrastructure in his district. Kustoff previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee from 2006 to 2008, where he gained experience in federal law enforcement and legal matters.

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Jun 15, 2020

I was indeed proud to join with my friend, Representative Williams, in introducing the bipartisan and now bicameral U.S. Secret Service Mission Improvement and Realignment Act.

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May 15, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should never be a political issue. Yet today, Democrats have put forward an 1800-page bill filled with a wish list of policies drafted with zero input from House…

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Apr 23, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. There is no doubt that our small businesses in west Tennessee and across the Nation have felt…

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Mar 10, 2020

If you were on the front lines today as a customer service representative, why would you tell them that they need to continue banking with Wells Fargo after the years of misdeeds?

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Feb 10, 2020

from a Main Street standpoint, it will really hurt the economy, an extra layer of tax. We need to actually cut taxes.

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Feb 10, 2020

They are going to start their wages at at least $15-an-hour, plus benefits.

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Jan 27, 2020

I appreciate the gentleman for helping organize this evening. Mr. Speaker, today, as we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, it is important that we honor the 6 million…

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Jan 14, 2020

I have long opposed the BDS movement, and I have cosponsored several bills to that effect.

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Jan 14, 2020

We need to create bipartisan solutions to ensure that violence and hatred does not continue to grow.

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Jan 14, 2020

I believe we should pass H.R. 336, the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act.

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Jan 13, 2020

On December 28, 2019, the Jewish community in Monsey, New York, gathered together to celebrate Hanukkah. That celebration was cut short due to a vile, anti-Semitic attack leaving five people wounded and an entire nation in shock…

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Dec 19, 2019

I thank Ranking Member Brady for yielding. I thank Ranking Member Brady and Chairman Neal for their hard work on this agreement. We know that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is vital to our Nation's economy and my home State of Tennessee…

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Dec 18, 2019

Going back almost 3 years to when the President was sworn into office, we have seen some Members on the other side of the aisle pledging and promising to impeach President Trump. Prior to the start of this inquiry, Speaker Pelosi claimed…

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Dec 4, 2019

I want to thank my colleague from Oregon. I want to thank Chairman Pallone and Ranking Member Walden for their hard work on this important bipartisan issue. Robocall scams leave anyone with a cell phone vulnerable to fraud. Today it is…

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Jul 25, 2019

I want to thank my good friend from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole) for yielding. H.R. 336, the Strengthening America's Security Act in the Middle East Act, is the House companion to S. 1. This bill was so important that the United States Senate made…

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Jun 26, 2019

I want to thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment to highlight the importance of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program that is known as HIDTA. I have had a fair number…

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Apr 8, 2019

As we look at the CRA and the way it is constructed and what is required of the different communities...

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Apr 8, 2019

I do think that the banks in my communities do a pretty good job of trying to educate through financial literacy.

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Feb 13, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on: Passage of the joint resolution, if…

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Feb 13, 2019

This is the final amendment to the bill. It would not kill the bill nor send it back to committee. If adopted, the resolution will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. Mr. Speaker, the attack in October last year against the…

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Feb 13, 2019

I am in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee moves to recommit the joint resolution H.J. Res. 37 to the Committee on Foreign Affairs…

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Jul 18, 2018

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 185, line 8, after the dollar amount insert ``(increase by $5,000,000)''. Page 221, line 13, after the…

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Jul 10, 2018

My friend from New York is my leader. I recognize that and will yield to him in that respect. I also appreciate his taking the time to organize this evening this very important issue. I think we all realize that the defense of our Nation…

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May 22, 2018

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in support of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. This pro-growth package provides the desperately needed regulatory relief to our…

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May 22, 2018

Frankly, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act tailors the rules to the size and risk profile rather than imposing sweeping changes to our consumer financial institutions. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues…

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