Kustoff, David

David Kustoff represents Tennessee's 8th congressional district, which encompasses much of West Tennessee with significant population in the eastern Memphis area. Born in 1966, Kustoff is an attorney who became politically active in the 1990s, serving as chair of the Shelby County Republican Party and as campaign chair for President George W. Bush's Tennessee efforts in 2000 and 2004. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2002 before being nominated by President Bush as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, a position he held from 2006 to 2008. During his tenure as U.S. attorney, he prosecuted Operation Tennessee Waltz, a major corruption case that resulted in convictions of prominent state officials, and participated in Operation Safe Community to reduce crime in Memphis.

In Congress, Kustoff serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, where he focuses on tax and health policy matters. He has sponsored legislation addressing tax policy, Social Security services for identity theft victims, and consumer protection through the Do Not Call Act. As one of four Jewish Republicans serving in Congress, Kustoff brings a distinctive perspective to the Republican caucus. His legislative agenda reflects his background in law enforcement and his focus on fiscal and regulatory matters affecting his district and the broader economy.