David
Kustoff

Kustoff has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports tax relief for disaster-affected filersKustoff sponsored the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act (HR.517), which was enacted into law. The legislation provides taxpayers located in federally declared disaster areas with additional time to meet federal tax filing and payment deadlines, reducing administrative burdens on individuals and businesses recovering from natural disasters.
• 02
  Seeks federal action against campus antisemitismKustoff sponsored HRES.839, a resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States. The resolution drew more than 50 cosponsors and was referred to committee. Kustoff is one of four Jewish Republicans in Congress, and the resolution reflects a focus on addressing antisemitic incidents in academic settings at the federal level.
• 03
  Advocates for rural healthcare access and workforceKustoff has sponsored multiple bills directed at rural health. The Rural America Health Corps Act (HR.1127) and the Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025 (HR.1480) both address healthcare workforce and service delivery in underserved rural areas. Tennessee's 8th district is substantially rural, and these reintroduced proposals reflect sustained attention to healthcare access outside of major metropolitan centers.
• 04
  Promotes small business investment and taxpayer protectionsKustoff has introduced the Small Business Investment Act of 2025 (HR.1199), the Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 (HR.2782), and the Protecting American Savers and Retirees Act (HR.684). Together these bills address access to capital for small businesses, procedural protections for small business owners in dealings with the IRS, and safeguards for retirement savings accounts.
• 05
  Addresses public safety through anti-swatting and cellphone jamming legislationKustoff sponsored the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 (HR.286), which attracted 28 cosponsors and targets the practice of making false emergency calls to direct law enforcement to individuals' locations. He also sponsored the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 (HR.2350), which addresses the use of cellphone jamming technology in correctional and law enforcement contexts.