David Kustoff
Republican Representative, District 8, Tennessee
23 bills131 cosponsored$2.5M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “He was born and raised in Shelby County” source
Education
Career
Public service
- “Appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee by President Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the United States Senate” source
- “Governor Bill Haslam appointed David to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission in 2015” source
- “He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.” source
- “In 2016, David was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
- “Tennessee Chairman of Lamar Alexander’s successful run for U.S. Senate in 2002” source
Family
- “David and his wife, Roberta, live in Germantown and have two children.” source
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Legislation
HR 10582cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10512sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Business Child Care Liaison within the Internal Revenue Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10357cosponsor
Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 5.
HR 10299sponsor
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".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1507cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9938cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit to incentivize investments in movie theaters, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9343cosponsor
To amend title 39, United States Code, to establish rules and procedures for the United States Postal Service regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9211cosponsor
To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
HR 9176sponsor
PAR Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HCONRES 98cosponsor
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8415sponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for qualified business income, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8109sponsor
Save Struggling Hospitals Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8101cosponsor
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7847cosponsor
Stop Unemployment Fraud Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7651cosponsor
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
HR 7540cosponsor
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 72sponsor
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.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR 7300cosponsor
Make Elections Great Again Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HR 7296cosponsor
SAVE America Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Voting Record
520 yea147 nay6 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- David KustoffRepublican· this member$2.5M raised
- Dewey Gordon BryanDemocratic$226K raised
- Horace TaylorIndependent$8K raised
- Heidi KuhnDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $6KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.6MCash $3.0M
2024 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $11KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.6MCash $2.1M
2022 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $28KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $819K
Spent $1.5MCash $1.2M
2020 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $27KLarge individual $991KPACs $694K
Spent $1.1MCash $714K
2018 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $18KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $719K
Spent $1.8MCash $72K
2016 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $29KLarge individual $945KPACs $193K
Spent $1.3MCash $115K
2014 cycle$0
Spent $0Cash $3K
2012 cycle$0
Spent $0Cash $3K
2010 cycle$0
Spent $0Cash $3K
2008 cycle$13
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $0
Spent $0Cash $3K
2006 cycle$0
Spent $0Cash $3K
2004 cycle$26K
Small donors $0Large individual $4KPACs $0
Spent $27KCash $3K
2002 cycle$597K
Small donors $40KLarge individual $257KPACs $0
Spent $594KCash $3K
Top Contributors
BLACKSTONE$35K
BLACKSTONE$28K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$24K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$20K
UROLOGY OF INDIANA$14K
TOWER VENTURES$14K
THE SWAG$14K
ADVANCE FINANCIAL$14K
BASKIN TRUCK PARTS, LLC$14K
ADVANCE FINANCIAL$13K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Health
- Tax
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10582: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10512: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Business Child Care Liaison within the Internal Revenue Service.
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HR 10357: Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 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".
sponsor2026-09-04
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
HRES 1507: Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
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