U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 8th District
David Kustoff
Position · +0.54
- In office
- House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 8%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Taxation
- Health
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 59
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Kustoff has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5345 Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act · Sent to President
- H.R. 3108 RPM Access Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 5242 To repeal the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 and the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016. · Out of committee
- H.R. 517 Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in Kustoff’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kustoff breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kustoff voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 8% · 4 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Kustoff broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kustoff is saying
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Co-led bipartisan bill establishing federal tax credit for film and television production.
“Film and television production supports workers and small businesses across the country, including in Tennessee.”
Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization ActCommerceAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10582
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Announced Senate passage of bill providing identity theft victims single point of contact at Social Security Administration.
“Victims of identity theft deserve clear, consistent support rather than getting lost in a maze of federal bureaucracy.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10512Mentions H.R. 1155Mentions H.R. 5345Mentions H.R. 6449
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Introduced bill to help employers access federal child care tax benefits.
“Reliable child care supports working families and helps West Tennessee businesses recruit and retain employees.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Yea Jul 3, 2025, roll 189Mentions H.R. 10512Mentions H.R. 3155
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Congressman David Kustoff Meets with West Tennesseans During August District Work Period
During the month of August, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) spent the district work period back home in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, meeting directly with West Tennesseans and discussing the issues important to communities…
“The heartbeat of America is found in places like West Tennessee.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kustoff voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 35 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kustoff’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
28 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 26 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 517 Filing Relief for Natural Disasters ActAuthorizes IRS to postpone federal tax deadlines for state-declared disaster victims. AI-readBecame law Jul 24, 2025 · TaxationNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 31 sponsored billsSponsored 31 (House median 25) · cosponsored 181 (median 289), 67 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10512 Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10299 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 83 East Park Street in Alamo, Tennessee, as the "Kenneth Nolen Davis Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9176 PAR ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8415 Small Business Tax Cut ActTaxation · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8109 Save Struggling Hospitals ActHealth · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 72 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony. AI-readCongress · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Introduced
- H.R. 6800 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations.Taxation · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6449 DO NOT Call ActCommerce · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 59% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 77% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Immigration | 15 | 73% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Kustoff voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RTrent KellyMS-198%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Kustoff most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kustoff’s campaign raised $2.2M: $1.1M (47%) from individuals and $1.0M (46%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.0M.
Through Jul 17, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Kustoff
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 254.
- Republican Jewish Coalition Membership group PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Kustoff this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inKustoff’s own leadership PAC: Delivering American Values in DC PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Kustoff’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TN-8Republican2017–present
Seat
- State
- Tennessee
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4714
560 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Memphis, Martin, Jackson
- Website
- kustoff.house.gov
- RepDavidKustoff
- repdavidkustoff
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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