David Kustoff

Early voting begins today through October 29th! 🇺🇸 As Americans, we have the unique opportunity to cast our ballot and voice our opinion at the ballot box. As your Congressman, I have fought to protect our West Tennessee values and I would appreciate your vote to continue the fight. Be sure to get out and vote🗳️

We had a great day in Shelby County talking to voters at the polls. It is clear across West Tennessee, that we want common sense, not craziness. Don’t forget to vote early now through October 29th to keep Tennessee red! https://t.co/qwfE50vbLK

I joined Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley and his K-9 units for a demonstration of their work in law enforcement. The K-9 teams demonstrated how they detect illegal drugs and assist officers in apprehending suspects. Thank you to Sheriff Beasley and his team for the demonstration and for their continued service to Tipton County.

Today, I joined the 25th Drug Task Force for a ride-along on I-40 to learn more about their criminal interdiction efforts. Through specialized training and equipment, the task force works to remove illegal drugs, weapons, and criminals from our highways. Thank you to Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles and Director of the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force Bubba Thompson for providing insight into your work to keep our communities safe.

I appreciated the opportunity to join the Faith in Blue event, where Pastor Currie led a prayer for our law enforcement officers at the Jackson Police Department. I am grateful for the dedicated officers who put their lives on the line each day to protect our communities. They deserve our continued support, respect, and prayers.

Great to spend the evening with the East Shelby Republican Club and @BillHagertyTN at tonight's Reagan Dinner. The energy in the room was strong, and we will carry it to the ballot box over the next few weeks. Early voting begins Wednesday. Be sure to get out, vote, and keep Tennessee red.

Today, I toured the Jackson Police Department’s Aviation Unit at the Jackson Regional Airport in Madison County. During the visit, I learned more about how the unit supports federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Thank you to Chief Tom Corley, Sgt. Clint Patton, and Officer Joshua Michaels for the tour and for your service.

🇺🇸✈️ It was an honor to join @POTUS aboard Air Force One alongside my colleagues from Tennessee. I’m proud to serve my constituents in West Tennessee. https://t.co/TRMmM8amHA

During the @WaysandMeansGOP field hearing, I heard from Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore about how the One Big Beautiful Bill is helping his business. Businesses can now deduct the full cost of eligible equipment upfront. This helps companies like Orgill invest in new equipment and expand operations.

I met with @AlphaOmegaVet Services Board Chairman John Gurney and Executive Director Al Edward in Shelby County to discuss their work providing housing and supportive services to veterans in need. Thank you to the entire Alpha Omega team for your dedication to serving those who have served our country.

I had a great time attending the groundbreaking for @uthsc’s new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building alongside Tennessee @ltgovmcnally and Tennessee House Speaker @CSexton25. Thank you to @UT_President Randy Boyd and Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley for your leadership and dedication to making this project possible.

I enjoyed catching up with Tennessee Safari Park Co-owner and Park Manager Claude Conley in Crockett County. Thank you for your dedication to animal care and for making the TN Safari Park a top tourism destination for visitors to West Tennessee. https://t.co/JNNKzt3IiB

🇺🇸 The @WaysandMeansGOP hearing in West Tennessee demonstrates how the One Big Beautiful Bill is making big, positive advances for small businesses and workers across the country. We need a tax code that gives Americans certainty and permanency to plan for the future and to succeed.

WASHINGTON – Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) announced that President Donald Trump signed H.R. 5345, the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, into law on October 7, 2026. The bipartisan legislation will provide Social Security identity theft victims with a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration (SSA) until their case is resolved. “Americans recovering from identity theft should not have to fight through layers of red tape to receive help,” said Congressman David Kustoff. “With President Trump’s signature, victims will have a trained Social Security Administration employee responsible for coordinating their case and seeing it through to resolution. I appreciate President Trump and my colleagues in both chambers for working with me to deliver this commonsense reform and create a more reliable recovery process.” "The theft of someone's Social Security number can do real damage to that person's life. Cleaning up that mess should not require a call center scavenger hunt or being bounced from one Social Security official to the next. This law fixes that. It puts a dedicated team in charge of a victim's case from the first call to the last, so that families can now spend their energy getting their life back instead of repeating their story to a new stranger every time they call. I want to commend Representative Kustoff for identifying a simple, commonsense solution, and I thank President Trump for signing this into law and his continued leadership in cutting government red tape for the American people." -- Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) Under the new law, trained SSA employees serving as points of contact will coordinate with other offices, maintain continuity of case records, and remain accountable until each case is resolved. The law will also apply when a Social Security card is lost in the mail. Congressman Kustoff introduced H.R. 5345 on September 15, 2025. The House Committee on Ways and Means advanced the bill by a vote of 39–1, and the House passed it by unanimous consent on December 1, 2025. The Senate unanimously passed the legislation on September 17, 2026. Click here to read the bill text. ###

Yesterday, I joined @ToddStarnes on @Mighty990KWAM to talk about today’s @WaysandMeansGOP field hearing in West Tennessee. The One Big Beautiful Bill gives businesses the tax relief and tools they need to hire, innovate, and succeed! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/kSZAhuxkwv

🚨🇺🇸 @POTUS just signed my bill, the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, into law! Americans recovering from identity theft deserve reliable and consistent support, not layers of federal red tape. I am proud to deliver this commonsense reform for identity theft victims across the country.

Today, the @WaysandMeansGOP Committee held a field hearing in Collierville, Tennessee. This hearing gave us the opportunity to hear directly from witnesses about the pro-growth and pro-employee benefits of One Big Beautiful Bill. I am grateful to @RepJasonSmith and Orgill for helping bring the Committee to West Tennessee.

This morning I joined @iamditch on @NewsTalk989 to talk about today’s @WaysandMeansGOP field hearing in Collierville. We discussed the importance of bringing the Committee to West Tennessee to hear directly from witnesses about how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts their ability to succeed and compete.

I had a good time at the Bartlett Barbecue Festival yesterday in Shelby County. 🐖 Thank you to Bartlett Mayor David Parsons and your team for all your hard work planning this great community event. Thank you also to @BartlettTNFire Chief Tommy Gately and @BartlettPolice Chief Jeff Cox for your service and leadership. Good luck to all the contestants in this year’s BBQ Festival!

I met with members of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) today in Shelby County. Thank you to Executive Director Dallin Brooks, Chief Development Officer John Hester, and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods Bill Courtney for taking the time to meet with me and discuss the hardwood lumber industry.

Yesterday I had the chance to sit down with Amelia Carlson with @WBBJ7Alerts to highlight some of my legislative wins and priorities. From protecting victims of identity theft to fighting contraband cellphones in prisons and expanding access to early Alzheimer’s detection, I am proud to work in Congress to help West Tennesseans. https://t.co/7S9y1FUBzE

It was good meeting with @TNHighwayPatrol’s Memphis District Captain Joe Terry in Shelby County. I am grateful for your leadership and the team at THP who are committed to protecting our communities every day. https://t.co/u7fmcSQFPf

Last night, I had the opportunity to meet with @USDOT Secretary @SecDuffy at the @FedEx World Hub in Shelby County. The Frederick W. Smith International Airport is a logistics hub for businesses across the globe, with millions of packages moving through Memphis every day. FedEx's operation is a testament to the role Memphis plays in serving businesses and consumers worldwide. I am glad Secretary Duffy was able to visit Memphis and the FedEx World Hub.

I enjoyed meeting with Haywood County Sheriff Terry Smith and Chief Deputy Jamie Moore. Thank you both for your leadership and commitment to keeping the people of Haywood County safe. https://t.co/pquv1PibV7

I met with the Jackson Center for Independent Living (JCIL) in Madison County to hear more about their work to promote independence for people with disabilities across West Tennessee. Thank you to Executive Director Edward Mitchell and the JCIL team for their dedication to the people they serve.