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David Kustoff

David Kustoff

RRepublicanTN-8 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone25
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency21
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
17
Total Statements
8
Floor Speeches
9
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 6Trade: 4Infrastructure: 4Environment: 4Defense: 3Housing: 2Crime & Justice: 2Labor: 2Education: 2Foreign Policy: 2Veterans: 2Voting Rights: 1Immigration: 1Israel: 1Social Security: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2Urgent: 1

Statements (17)

Floor Speech2026-03-26TaxesDefenseTrade
HONORING THE DEDICATED LIFE OF FORMER TENNESSEE FIRST LADY MARTHA SUNDQUIST

HONORING THE DEDICATED LIFE OF FORMER TENNESSEE FIRST LADY MARTHA SUNDQUIST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Page H2714] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
RECOGNIZING MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

RECOGNIZING MEDAL OF HONOR DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2707-H2708] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11TaxesHousingCrime & Justice
HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF DERRICK BONHAM

HONORING DEPUTY SHERIFF DERRICK BONHAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR1155
RECOVERY OF STOLEN CHECKS ACT

RECOVERY OF STOLEN CHECKS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1351-H1353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOVERY…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR517
FILING RELIEF FOR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT

FILING RELIEF FOR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1347-H1348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24EnvironmentTrade
HONORING COACH BUBBA LUCKETT

HONORING COACH BUBBA LUCKETT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Page H1195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING COACH…

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Press Release2025-01-02
Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District

Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Image or Video Image AnnMarie.Kaupe… Thu, 01/02/2025 - 14:24

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Press Release2025-01-02
Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District

Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Image or Video Image AnnMarie.Kaupe… Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:59

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Press Release2025-01-02
Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District

Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Image or Video Image AnnMarie.Kaupe… Thu, 01/02/2025 - 14:20

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Press Release2025-01-02
Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District

Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Image or Video Image AnnMarie.Kaupe… Thu, 01/02/2025 - 14:38

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialEnvironmentInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING MEDINA MAYOR VANCE COLEMAN FOR 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

RECOGNIZING MEDINA MAYOR VANCE COLEMAN FOR 20 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Page H7246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2023-10-10UrgentImmigrationForeign PolicyDefense
Guidance for Americans in Israel

Guidance for Americans in Israel Guidance for Americans in Israel Samantha.Cantr… Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:01 We’re closely monitoring the security situation, including active military operations in Gaza and the Gaza periphery. To stay safe, we urge our constituents to follow the Security Alerts and…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialTaxesEducation
CELEBRATING THE REMARKABLE CAREER AND LIFE OF DON SUNDQUIST

CELEBRATING THE REMARKABLE CAREER AND LIFE OF DON SUNDQUIST Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4467-H4468] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2023-04-12
Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District

Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Proudly Serving Tennessee’s Eighth Congressional District Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 23:58

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Press Release2023-04-12
Congressman David Kustoff

Congressman David Kustoff Congressman David Kustoff Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37

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Press Release2023-01-03
Demonstration Speech

Demonstration Speech Demonstration Speech When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time…

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Press Release2023-01-03
Demonstration Editorial

Demonstration Editorial Demonstration Editorial Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. admin Tue, 01/03/2023 - 08:32 January 3, 2023

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