Tennessee
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David Kustoff

R

U.S. Representative · Tennessee

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

952

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

952

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Kustoff demonstrates strong support for electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification, ballot tracking, and election monitoring while opposing voting access expansion.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Kustoff supports enhanced law enforcement tools and harsher penalties for serious crimes like trafficking and fraud, but opposes measures that would restrict police practices or increase bail burdens on defendants, creating an inconsistent criminal justice posture.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Kustoff demonstrates a consistent pro-fiscal conservatism through his support for revenue-enhancing measures, spending caps, and presidential impoundment authority while voting for routine appropriations bills.

Healthcare

35 actions

Kustoff demonstrates consistent support for healthcare expansion across diverse areas including rural access, disease prevention, maternal health, and research funding.

Education

27 actions

Kustoff's education votes reflect support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support policies.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Kustoff favors market-oriented economic policies that prioritize business deregulation, trade liberalization, and capital formation while opposing labor organizing and federal intervention in business operations.

Environment and energy

168 actions

Kustoff demonstrates a pro-environment pattern with consistent support for conservation measures, ecosystem protection, and pollution control despite occasional votes against environmental enforcement mechanisms.

Immigration

53 actions

Kustoff's voting pattern demonstrates consistent support for restrictive immigration enforcement measures including deportation expansions and border security initiatives, with opposition limited to bills that would further restrict asylum access.

National security and foreign policy

188 actions

Kustoff demonstrates a consistently hawkish approach to national security, supporting measures to counter foreign adversaries, strengthen defense infrastructure, and combat terrorism while opposing initiatives that prioritize diplomatic engagement over security hardening.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Kustoff demonstrates a consistent pro-civil rights voting pattern with a strong emphasis on protecting religious freedom, combating discrimination, and defending democratic participation, though with occasional support for restrictions on speech and expression.

Social policy

24 actions

Kustoff demonstrates consistent support for social policies centered on veteran services, child welfare protections, and family support programs while opposing expanded entitlements.

Technology and data

34 actions

Kustoff demonstrates consistent support for technology advancement and consumer data protection, favoring regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with oversight and security measures.

Civil liberties and government power

6 actions

Kustoff demonstrates a consistent preference for limiting government power over speech and enhancing transparency mechanisms, though he shows less concern for privacy protections against law enforcement access to communications.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Kustoff's voting pattern demonstrates a strong commitment to government accountability and transparency, consistently supporting measures that enhance congressional oversight, require agency disclosure, and increase public access to information about government operations.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Kustoff supports most forms of public infrastructure investment but opposes federal spending on water affordability initiatives and space exploration programs.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Jun 24, 2025

Kustoff addressed the House for 5 minutes to honor the life and legacy of Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx, who died on June 21, 2025, at age 80.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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