David Kustoff

Became law (5)

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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Oct 7

  Their bill

  Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

  H.R. 5345 Social Welfare

  A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Became law

  This Act amends title VII of the Social Security Act to help people who are victims of identity theft.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The bill improves the administration of Social Security by providing specialized assistance to victims of identity theft.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Jul 24

  Their bill

  Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act

  H.R. 517 Taxation

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 388–0 on Mar 31.

  This Act amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It modifies the rules regarding the postponement of certain federal tax deadlines due to disasters.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +5

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    Provides better tax deadline relief following natural disasters.

  • Scored +4

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    Empowers Governors and Mayors to request disaster relief for their states.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Cosponsored

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (3)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Mar 2

  Their bill

  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.

  H.Con.Res. 72 Congress

  A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 14, 2026. The space will be used for a ceremony to commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, which serves as a recognition of historical racial and religious atrocities.

  • Scored +2

    Would white Americans be better off under this?

    The bill honors a significant historical event of remembrance.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  David Kustoff (R-TN)· Mar 14

  Their bill

  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.

  H.Con.Res. 17 Congress

  A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This resolution allows Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on April 23, 2025. The space will host a ceremony for the Days of Remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

  Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill authorizes a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, which honors a significant historical event related to racial and religious persecution.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution facilitates a public commemoration of historical remembrance within a federal building.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Blake Moore (R-UT)· Nov 10

  Cosponsored

  To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

  H.R. 4930 Foreign Trade and International Finance

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This bill updates the Tariff Act of 1930 to change how information is shared regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?

    The bill strengthens the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in the trade stream.

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Business owners who hold intellectual property rights benefit from more robust information sharing to combat counterfeits.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill expands the scope of nonpublic information that can be shared with third parties involved in the interest of merchandise.

  • Scored -2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill allows for the sharing of previously nonpublic information obtained from private entities like online marketplaces.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (20)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Andrew Ogles (R-TN)· Sep 14

  Cosponsored

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".

  H.R. 6808 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 14

  This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility located in Columbia, Tennessee.

  Yes

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Honors a Pharmacist's Mate First Class, likely a military veteran, by naming a federal building after him.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tim Burchett (R-TN)· Sep 14

  Cosponsored

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".

  H.R. 1372 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Sep 14

  This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility after Reverend Harold Middlebrook. The building is located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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  Troy Balderson (R-OH)· Jul 20

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act

  H.R. 3747 Health

  A Republican bill with 74 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Jul 21

  This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It seeks to reauthorize the Project ECHO Grant Program.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill aims to improve care and knowledge surrounding Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which primarily affects older populations.

  • Scored +5

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill's focus on dementia care directly addresses a major health concern for retired individuals.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 17 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would business owners be better off under this? 14 no, 79 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 17 no, 46 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would people over 65 be better off under this? 4 no, 39 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 2 no, 39 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 5 no, 63 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 7 no, 48 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 6 no, 43 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 2 no)
• Is this likely to grow the economy? 1 no, 44 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber