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TN · DISTRICT 8

David Kustoff

RepublicanTennesseeCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (5)Campaign (5)
Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Healthcare

Dismantle the Affordable Care Act

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Kustoff supports repealing the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate tax, saying people should not be forced by the government to buy insurance they do not want or need. He says he will continue working to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and offer what he calls the best health care in the world.

Context: The individual mandate tax repeal is described as already enacted; no specific further repeal or replacement measures are identified.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
Agriculture & food

Support for a strong Farm Bill

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Kustoff supports passing a strong Farm Bill with protections for farmers. He also says he will support policies that help farmers and ranchers in West Tennessee.

Context: The page does not identify a particular bill, provision, or specific protections.

Sources & original wording
I am working to pass a strong Farm Bill with protections for America’s farmers.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: David Kustoff: Issues Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
ImmigrationPublic safety & firearms

Border security and immigration enforcement

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Kustoff supports funding border-wall construction and strengthening law enforcement at the border to address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, opioid spread and national security concerns. He says the border effort should continue, while also supporting legal immigration and changes to let people who follow the rules become productive members of society.

Context: The page cites funding for 90 miles of wall as a past action; it does not specify the amount or design of any further border project.

Sources & original wording
We must stop illegal immigration and put an end to drug trafficking and the spread of opioids.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: David Kustoff: Issues Read the original source
Campaign position · Original date not established
Foreign affairs & defense

Support for Israel and opposition to the Iran Deal

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Kustoff opposes the Iran Deal, calling it a threat to U.S. and Israeli interests, and supports Israel. He links Israel’s security to the prospects for democracy in the Middle East.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Education

Local control in education

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Kustoff opposes national education mandates, saying local communities and teachers should make education decisions. He also opposes Common Core and supports public schools.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.