{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"AZ\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/12/stanton-s-mmiw-discussion-with-tribal-leaders-sparks-deeper-desire-for-federal-action", "Stanton\u2019s MMIW Discussion with Tribal Leaders  Sparks Deeper Desire for Federal Action", "2021-12-23", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Urgent action at the federal level is necessary if our country is serious about solving the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls crisis, Tribal leaders and advocates said at a film screening and panel hosted by Rep. Greg Stanton last weekend.\n\n\u201cThe truth is the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls is one of the most under-reported, under-discussed, and under-funded tragedies in America today,\u201d Stanton said at the Heard Museum before the screening of the film \u2018Somebody\u2019s Daughter,\u2019 which shines a light on the crisis in Montana. \u201cThat means all of us have work to do to raise the profile of this cause\u2014and to deliver justice for so many families across the country.\u201d\n\nPanelists in a post-screening discussion included the \u2018Somebody\u2019s Daughter\u2019 filmmaker Rain, Lt. Gov. Monica Antone of the Gila River Indian Community, Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, victim rights specialist Valaura Imus-Nahsonhoya, and Director of Arizona State University\u2019s Research on Violence against American Indians Lab Dr. Kate Fox.\n\nCrotty, who chairs the Council\u2019s Sexual Assault Prevention subcommittee and had testified before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing on the MMIW crisis in 2018, doesn\u2019t believe federal action up to this point has made a difference, and sharply criticized federal law enforcement\u2019s response.\n\n\u201cNavajo Nation, Indian Country does not have enough [FBI] agents,\u201d she said. \u201cNavajo Nation, Indian Country does not have the jurisdiction or the resources that they need. And in 2018, when they felt that the missing Indigenous women did not matter, that's how they felt and continue to feel about us. Because nothing has changed in the last three years. Nothing has changed.\u201d\n\nImus-Nahsonhoya, who organizes search parties for missing Indigenous persons, described the inadequate and uncoordinated federal law enforcement response to cases she\u2019s worked on. \u201cIt\u2019s been very challenging working with law enforcement,\u201d she said. \u201cThe excuses that I see\u2014and I call these excuses, jurisdictional excuses. We\u2019re tribal land. We\u2019re federal land. I understand, and I get it. We have Tribal police BIA police, we have FBI, but they\u2019re shoving this to each other.\u201d\n\nCrotty added: \u201cIt\u2019s beyond awareness. We need action. We need our federal partners, our state partners, our tribal partners, to do everything in their power.\u201d\n\nBefore the screening, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez also called for action. \u201cFar too many Navajo people continue to endure the heartache and frustration of a missing loved one and this film helps to bring awareness on a broader level,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have to continue to work together to bring our missing loved ones home.\u201d\n\nStanton has sharply criticized inadequacies in federal law enforcement\u2019s response to missing and murdered Indigenous persons cases, pressing FBI Director Christopher Wray on the issue in June, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in October.\n\nArizona has the third-highest number of missing and murdered indigenous women in the country. The Justice Department has reported that Native American Women face murder rates more than 10 times higher than the national average and that four out of five Native women are affected by violence in their lifetimes.\n\nFull video of the panel is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/12/stanton-s-team-delivered-small-businesses-more-than-5-million-in-pandemic-assistance", "Stanton\u2019s Team Delivered Small Businesses More Than $5 Million in Pandemic Assistance", "2021-12-15", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s Constituent Services Team has delivered constituents in Arizona\u2019s 9th District more than $6 million this year, a majority of which came from their diligent work in connecting small businesses with more than $5 million in pandemic assistance.\n\nAt a critical time when businesses across Arizona struggled to stay open during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Stanton\u2019s casework team worked with dozens of small business owners to shepherd them through the Small Business Administration (SBA) application process. Providing unmatched constituent service, Stanton said, is essential to helping local businesses recover.\n\n\u201cWhen our local small businesses took the biggest hit from the pandemic, giving them the support they needed became our team\u2019s top priority\u2013\u2013and we delivered,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cIn several instances, the help our team provided made the difference between a local company staying open instead of shutting its doors for good.\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s team helped small business owners secure loans offered by the SBA, including through its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Paycheck Protection Program and Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.\n\nBob Sommer and his business partners Cindy Dach and Gayle Shanks of Changing Hands Bookstore were struggling to get their first round of funds from the Paycheck Protection Program delivered. After their application was rejected twice by the SBA, Sommer said they almost didn\u2019t bother submitting a third application until they reached out to Stanton\u2019s office.\n\n\u201cWe asked for help from Greg Stanton\u2019s office and were immediately put in touch with one of his Constituent Services representatives who took on our case,\u201d said Sommer. \u201cHe contacted our financial institution and put us into direct contact with one of their agents who supplied the information we required. We subsequently were successful in obtaining the loan and are very grateful for the assistance we received from Representative Stanton\u2019s office.\u201d\n\nAfter working with Stanton\u2019s office, Changing Hands received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program that kept the bookstore afloat.\n\nIn another case, Heather Brown, the owner of Cultural Sponge, a local marketing agency that primarily serves non-profits and Arizona\u2019s LGBTQ+ community, couldn\u2019t get an approved SBA Disaster Assistance Loan. She had applied for a loan as soon as it was available in March 2020, but was denied a month later and despite doing everything asked of her by the agency, her situation hadn\u2019t changed\u2013\u2013five months later the SBA still hadn\u2019t helped her.\n\nThen she turned to Stanton\u2019s team.\n\n\u201cI contacted Greg Stanton\u2019s office, they took all of my information and contacted the SBA,\u201d said Brown. \u201cWithin days the SBA personally contacted me. Greg\u2019s staff were very attentive and frequently checked in via phone or email. They genuinely cared and wanted to help. I don\u2019t know what I would have done without Greg and his team!\u201d\n\nThen, in May 2021, Brown needed help again\u2013\u2013this time to modify her loan. Within days of reaching out to Stanton\u2019s office, she was put in contact with the SBA and her loan modification was approved, allowing her business to keep running.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/12/stanton-arizona-airports-will-see-72-million-from-infrastructure-law-this-fiscal-year", "Stanton: Arizona Airports Will See $72 Million from Infrastructure Law This Fiscal Year", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Arizona airports will see a federal investment of more than $72 million in this fiscal year alone under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Rep. Greg Stanton said today. That total includes $43 million for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and $4.5 million for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.\n\nOver the course of the law\u2019s duration, state airports are expected to receive $2.9 billion in federal funds.\n\n\u201cOur airports are essential to supporting Arizona\u2019s trade and tourism-focused economies,\u201d said Stanton, Arizona\u2019s lone member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. \u201cThis investment is critical to make sure we can expand capacity and modernize aging infrastructure.\u201d\n\nIn 2019, Sky Harbor served a record 46.2 million passengers\u2014a 3 percent increase compared to the previous year. Mesa Gateway Airport also saw a record setting year for passengers, serving nearly 1.8 million people.\n\nThe new infrastructure law invests $25 billion over the next five years in airports across the country through three programs.\n\nThese funds mentioned above are from the $15 billion provided in formula grants for \u201cairside\u201d maintenance and developments, including runways, gates, and taxiways. Another $5 billion will also be provided to the FAA for air traffic control facility improvements and an another $5 billion will be provided in a new discretionary grant program for terminal development and improvement, including concessions and multimodal connections.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/12/stanton-leads-bipartisan-group-to-call-on-homeland-security-secretary-to-launch-southwest-tourism-expansion-pilot-program", "Stanton Leads Bipartisan Group to Call on Homeland Security Secretary to Launch Southwest Tourism Expansion Pilot Program", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton led a bipartisan group of Arizona members of Congress that includes Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema and Representatives David Schweikert and Ann Kirkpatrick to urge Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide an updated timeline on the implementation of the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act pilot program.\n\n\u201cThe pilot has the ability to improve efficiency at ports of entry, allowing CBP officers to focus on the agency\u2019s other critical missions, including the flow of commercial trade and the prevention of cross border crime,\u201d the members wrote in a letter to Mayorkas.\n\nIn a response to an inquiry by Stanton and the delegation in March, the Department of Homeland Security said it was \u201cworking to finalize a timeline for the program to be implemented as soon as the COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted.\u201d The federal government lifted those restrictions last month.\n\nThe Southwest Tourism Expansion Act, which was introduced by Stanton and former Sen. Martha McSally and was included in the Fiscal Year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law at the end of 2020, would create a pilot program to allow pre-cleared Mexican visitors with a valid Border Crossing Card to travel statewide\u2014to the Greater Phoenix metro and Flagstaff, for example\u2014without having to fill out an additional paper I-94 form or pay an extra fee. The change would remove regulatory barriers that previously prevented card holders from traveling to popular tourist destinations such as Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Under current law, a Border Crossing Card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona.\n\nRemoving the 75-mile border zone limit would reduce border wait times and attract affluent Mexican visitors to a wider array of tourist destinations within Arizona, fostering statewide economic growth, productivity, and commerce. A Maricopa Association of Governments report predicted that extending the travel limit to the entire state could generate up to $181 million in additional spending each year, and support more than 31,000 jobs.\n\nDuring Stanton\u2019s time as Phoenix mayor and chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments, expanding the Border Crossing Card program was the group\u2019s top legislative priority. The resulting legislation has been more than six years in the making.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/11/stanton-statement-on-passage-of-build-back-better-act", "Stanton Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act:\n\n\u201cThe Build Back Better Act makes a historic investment in America's middle class, and I was proud to vote to advance it. It will spur long-term economic growth by investing in our workforce, increasing labor force participation\u2014and creating good jobs. Leading economists confirm this will lower everyday costs that burden Arizonans and curb inflation all while ensuring we don\u2019t add to the national debt.\n\nThe House\u2019s legislation takes the boldest action to fight climate change in our nation's history\u2014and that's essential for Arizona's future. It makes good on our commitment to lower prices on life-saving prescription drugs and does more to ensure that quality health care, child care, senior care, housing and education aren\u2019t out of reach for working families.\n\nThis bill is still a work in progress\u2014and I look forward to making sure the final version preserves commonsense tax laws so that the wealthy pay their fair share. But as it stands, the Build Back Better Act will make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many Arizonans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/11/stanton-joins-president-biden-at-white-house-as-law-enforcement-mental-health-bill-signed-into-law", "Stanton Joins President Biden at White House as Law Enforcement Mental Health Bill Signed into Law", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton joined President Joe Biden and a handful of Congressional colleagues at the White House today as the bipartisan Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support (COPS) Counseling Act was signed into law.\n\n\u201cOur first responders are often called to respond to challenging and traumatic situations. My hope with this bill is to remove the stigma around seeking mental health support, and ensure our first responders have access to quality, confidential counseling services\u2014leading to better policing,\u201d said Stanton.\n\nThe bill, which Stanton cosponsored and worked to pass through the House, encourages the adoption of law enforcement peer counseling programs across the country and protects the privacy of federal officers as they seek mental health support. Critically, this bill would ensure that the information disclosed during peer support counseling sessions by federal law enforcement officers is kept confidential, while excepting admissions of criminal conduct or threats of serious physical harm or death, including suicide.\n\nA recent survey of law enforcement officers by the Fraternal Order of Police and NBC New York revealed that 73 percent of respondents found peer support programs to be the most helpful mental health resource. Unfortunately, the survey also found that confidentiality concerns prevented many officers from accessing peer support teams, and 90 percent of respondents perceive stigma attached to seeking help for behavioral or emotional health issues.\n\nAccording to Angela Harolle, CEO of the 100 Club of Arizona, the state lost four first responders to suicide in 2021 alone. Nationally, 141 law enforcement officers have died by suicide, according to Blue H.E.L.P\u2014including four Capitol Police Officers in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection.\n\nPresident Biden was joined at the bill signing by Angela Bomba, the widow of Officer Thomas Bomba, a Montgomery County, Maryland officer who tragically took his own life in 2019; Andrea Edmiston, Director of Government Affairs at the National Association of Police Organizations; and Patrick Yoes, President of the Fraternal Order of Police.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/11/stanton-led-effort-to-deliver-justice-for-downwinders-advances-through-committee", "Stanton-Led Effort to Deliver Justice for Downwinders Advances Through Committee", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s bill to extend justice to Downwinders in lower Mohave County was advanced yesterday by the House Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote.\n\nStanton\u2019s bill, H.R. 612, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, would update the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include all of Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada as affected areas, allowing victims of radiation exposure from those communities who became sick with cancer to receive compensation from the federal government.\n\nAlthough a version of the legislation has been introduced in each Congress since 2010\u2014first by Sen. John McCain and Rep. Trent Franks\u2014the bill had not earned a committee hearing or vote in either the House or Senate until Stanton aggressively pushed for the effort to move forward.\n\n\u201cFor far too long, northwestern Arizonans have been victimized and forgotten by the federal government,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cCongress has the opportunity, and the responsibility, to deliver justice\u2014but time is running out.\u201d\n\n\"It's illogical to deny RECA coverage to the 2 counties closest to the atomic blasts! I am hopeful this will be the turning point in the long pursuit for justice for Mohave and Clark counties. The deadly consequences of the nuclear arms race should not and cannot be swept under the rug,\u201d said Jean Bishop, Mohave County Supervisor, District 4. Jean believes she and her family were exposed while living in Las Vegas during the testing in the 1950s, as well as in Mohave County during the mid-1950s to 1960s.\n\n\"Since 1990, partial restitution has been available for certain eligible individuals under the RECA. While the program has provided tens of thousands of well-deserving individuals with compensation, other equally-deserving citizens of Clark and Mohave counties have been shut out of the program. The Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 will right the wrongs that ripple through the communities in these counties that have been tragically impacted by our government's nuclear program,\u201d said Laura Taylor, an attorney in Prescott who has been processing claims through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for the past 18 years for those individuals who are eligible for compensation.\n\nStanton has fought for this expansion throughout his two terms in Congress, introducing similar legislation last term and pushing the solution as an amendment in the 2021 and 2022 National Defense Authorization Acts.\n\nIn March, at Stanton\u2019s urging, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders\u2013\u2013the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice for their communities.\n\nVideo of Stanton\u2019s remarks during the Judiciary Committee\u2019s markup of the bill is available HERE.\n\nThe bill now heads to the full House for consideration.\n\nBackground\n\nThe United States government conducted nearly 200 atmospheric weapons development tests as part of Cold War security from 1945 to 1962\u2014an era when other nations also engaged in nuclear weapons testing and proliferation. These tests exposed thousands of Americans to cancer-causing ionized radiation from nuclear fallout.\n\nWhen the injuries were discovered, Congress attempted to make amends on behalf of the nation by passing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to establish a trust fund for partial restitution to individuals who have contracted certain cancers and other serious diseases that can be directly attributed to the radiation exposure from the nuclear weapons testing.\n\nUnfortunately, that bill included serious boundary flaws that have prevented otherwise eligible Arizonans from receiving justice and the compensation to which they are entitled. Americans that reside in counties in close proximity to where the testing occurred are excluded from this program for no logical scientific reason, specifically residents in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.\n\nThe serious effects of exposure to low doses of radiation can be unpredictable, but incredibly harmful. There\u2019s a higher tendency among Downwinders to develop certain cancers including Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphomas and many more. RECA covers 19 compensable diseases.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/11/stanton-statement-on-passage-of-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act", "Stanton Statement on Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote to make a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure will create millions of good-paying jobs, boost innovation and competitiveness, and strengthen Arizona\u2019s economy.\n\nThis package includes several key investments I\u2019ve long fought for\u2014from highways to broadband to water and wastewater systems to public transit. I\u2019m particularly grateful that this bill includes several provisions that I\u2019ve championed: The Small Community Transit Act, the ROCKS Act, and $150 million for the Corps of Engineers that would fund the new Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority that I successfully fought for last year.\n\nAnd, importantly, it lifts tribal communities that for far too long haven\u2019t received the federal infrastructure support they deserve.\n\nThis is a big step forward\u2013\u2013an important one\u2013\u2013but our work is only half done. We must continue our work to pass a meaningful reconciliation bill that will strengthen America's middle class and lower everyday costs that burden families without adding to our national debt.\n\nWe have to deliver on our promises to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona families and seniors, who struggle to pay for lifesaving medications while drug companies reap record profits.\n\nAnd as Arizona faces increasingly urgent challenges from a changing climate, it\u2019s past time that we make good on our commitment and duty to cut carbon emissions, better prevent wildfires and safeguard against drought, and invest in clean energy. Our economic future as a state depends on it, and I look forward to continuing our work to deliver for Arizonans.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/11/stanton-probes-experts-on-rural-tribal-water-systems-cyber-security", "Stanton Probes Experts on Rural, Tribal Water Systems\u2019 Cyber Security", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton questioned industry experts about mounting cybersecurity challenges facing America\u2019s small, rural and tribal water systems during a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing. Cybersecurity experts have long warned of cyberattacks on small municipal systems that may not have the budget or resources for more advanced security.\n\nIn his questioning, Stanton referenced a February 2021 cyberattack on the small Florida town of Oldsmar in which a hacker gained access to a water system and, in a matter of minutes, increased the level of sodium hydroxide in the water supply from 100 parts per million to an extremely dangerous 11,100 parts per million.\n\n\u201cApproximately 90 percent of our country\u2019s public water supplies and 80 percent of wastewater utilities are small and serve fewer than 10,000 people,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThe hack at Oldsmar demonstrates the vulnerability of small systems and the challenges they face in preparing for and responding to these threats compared to larger water systems.\u201d\n\nJohn Sullivan, chief engineer of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, said that a lack of resources is a major hurdle for smaller water and wastewater systems in combatting cyberattacks.\n\nStanton pressed Sullivan, who leads the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center, to boost outreach to tribal water and wastewater systems in particular.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s so critically important that we provide clean water to our tribal members, and often they don\u2019t have the same resources as others, but they have the same needs for their communities,\u201d Stanton said.\n\nThe American Water Works Association lists cyber-risk as the top threat facing the nation\u2019s water sector. In October, the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an advisory warning that hackers are probing digital vulnerabilities for water and sewer systems, threatening the ability of local governments to provide clean, potable water to, and effectively manage the wastewater of, their communities.\n\nVideo of Stanton\u2019s questioning is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/stanton-presses-attorney-general-on-efforts-to-combat-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-epidemic", "Stanton Presses Attorney General on Efforts to Combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic", "2021-10-21", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton sharply questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the lack of adequate Department of Justice efforts to combat the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) at a House Judiciary Committee hearing today.\n\nStanton said that President Joe Biden made commitments regarding making MMIW cases a higher priority during his campaign for president that have not been carried out by the Justice Department.\n\n\u201cIt does not appear that you have used your platform to help make this a top priority, nor has DOJ really moved the needle on this issue since your confirmation,\u201d Stanton told Garland.\n\nDuring the hearing, Garland acknowledged that the Justice Department has not considered growing the FBI\u2019s Indian Country Program, which has fewer than 150 Special Agents who serve 574 federally recognized Tribes and 326 Tribal reservations.\n\n\u201cI can see why so many Native American families feel like their missing or murdered loved one does not matter to the federal government,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cWe have unique trust responsibilities to our Tribal Nations and rarely, if ever, has our federal government delivered.\u201d\n\nStanton went on to press the Attorney General to account for the difference in the scale of federal law enforcement\u2019s response to missing and murdered white women and women of color, which has become a topic of national conversation since the disappearance of Gabby Petito.\n\n\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s any excuse for not giving equal treatment to native and indigenous missing persons,\u201d Garland responded.\n\nArizona has the third-highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The Justice Department has reported that Native American women face murder rates more than 10 times higher than the national average. Four out of five Native women are affected by violence in their lifetimes.\n\nStanton has been vocal on the topic and questioned FBI Director Christopher A. Wray on the Bureau\u2019s efforts at a hearing in June of this year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/stanton-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-track-foreign-money-in-mergers", "Stanton, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Track Foreign Money in Mergers", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act (FMSDA) alongside Reps. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), and Jackie Speier (CA-14).\n\nThis bill would require merging companies operating in the United States to disclose information about any financial support or subsidies provided by a foreign government to U.S. antitrust regulators, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division.\n\nState Owned Enterprises (SOE) and companies receiving foreign subsidies may take anticompetitive actions such as predatory pricing because they do not need to generate a profit, potentially distorting markets even more than their private counterparts. Antitrust regulators must be able to recognize when heavily subsidized, government-owned companies harm competition, particularly when China uses SOEs to acquire U.S. assets such as critical technologies.\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s economy works best for consumers, workers, and businesses alike when competition is fair and the playing field is level. By modernizing our existing antitrust laws, we can ensure that businesses with government-controlled investment stakes\u2014owned by China itself or its state-sponsored allies\u2014cannot wrongfully influence American markets and jeopardize our national security. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to provide regulators with more information, innovative companies with more safeguards, and the American consumer with more transparency,\u201d said Congressman Stanton.\n\n\u201cThe need for Antitrust regulators to follow the money when countries like China utilize state-owned enterprises to distort markets and harm competition is strong and immediate,\u201d said Congressman Fitzgerald. \u201cChina has a long pattern of acquiring U.S. assets through state-owned enterprises, dedicating 3% of its GDP to direct and indirect corporate subsidies, often targeted at U.S. technology. This legislation will give antitrust regulators the information they need to identify foreign government subsidies and act when necessary.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen countries like China subsidize businesses in order to undercut the market and gain the upper-hand through IP theft, the United States must take action to level the playing field,\u201d said Congressman Loudermilk. \u201cThis is why the Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act is vital, because it will require the FTC and DOJ to investigate, and take into account, subsidies a business receives from a foreign government before a merger can happen.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica must take seriously the risk that Chinese ownership stakes in American companies poses to America\u2019s economic competitiveness as well as our national security,\u201d said Congresswoman Speier, a member of the House Intelligence Committee. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m co-leading the Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act, which will give the US government the information it needs to make informed decisions on mergers and acquisitions by Chinese State-Owned Enterprise companies that benefit from government subsidies, which our companies don\u2019t receive, and that are seeking to derail American innovation and competition in the global economy while undermining our national security and world standing.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/stanton-local-leaders-announce-full-funding-for-northwest-light-rail-extension", "Stanton, Local Leaders Announce Full Funding for Northwest Light Rail Extension", "2021-10-19", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Federal and local leaders announced a $158 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) for Valley Metro\u2019s Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (NWE II). This highly competitive grant will complete the funding necessary for this project, with the final grant signing anticipated in early November.\n\nThe NWE II gives new communities greater access to major destinations along the existing light rail line. Those destinations include educational institutions, employment centers, entertainment amenities as well as the airport. The extension also will link the West Valley to high-capacity transit as a convenient and reliable travel option.\n\n1.6-mile extension will connect the current end-of-line located at 19th Avenue and Dunlap to Metrocenter Mall at approximately 29th Avenue and Dunlap. The extension is unique: it will reach its destination via a bridge over the Interstate 17 highway and terminate at the region\u2019s first elevated light rail station platform. The project also includes three transit stations, a multi-modal transit center, a parking garage and extensive public art.\n\nUSDOT\u2019s announcement means a $158 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) will be dedicated to the project. Total cost of the NWE II is $401 million and includes $213 million in local Transportation 2050 (T2050) monies; $30 million from regional transportation sales tax funds; and the $158 million federal grant in the pipeline.\n\n\u201cYears of work and advocacy have made this project possible. When it\u2019s complete light rail will be a new connection to the Northwest Valley, opening it up to new economic opportunities\u2014jobs, private and public investments, education, health care, social services and more,\u201d said Rep. Greg Stanton. Stanton has been a fierce advocate for public transit since his time as mayor of Phoenix, leading the charge on T2050, one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in the country\u2014a bipartisan, voter-backed plan to extend Phoenix\u2019s light rail system, expand bus service, and improve thousands of miles of roadways over the next 35 years. He has continued to fight for federal funds and increased resources for the CIG program as Vice Chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee.\n\nPhoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the project will now be able to meet its intended goal: to breathe new life into the neighborhoods around Metrocenter. \u201cProjections tell us this new section of rail will serve 5,700 daily riders, and that the majority of riders will come from households without cars, opening up new options for good jobs and a good education,\u201d said Mayor Gallego. \u201cThis will stand as a legacy project in Councilmember Ann O\u2019Brien\u2019s district, and for Councilmember Laura Pastor, who I recently appointed to represent Phoenix on the Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors.\u201d\n\nFunding of the Northwest Light Rail Extension project will expand Arizonans\u2019 access to reliable public transportation and connect them to more economic opportunities,\u201d said Senator Mark Kelly, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. \u201cUpgrading and modernizing our transportation infrastructure remains one of my top priorities which is why I worked to secure key investments in the bipartisan infrastructure bill. I will continue working to ensure that Arizonans see more critical investments into our state\u2019s infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s funding announcement represents a critical next step in the Northwest Light Rail Extension. Investing in Arizona\u2019s public transit creates jobs, expands transportation options, and grows Arizona\u2019s economy,\u201d said Senator Kyrsten Sinema. \u201cThe bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act I negotiated with Senate Republicans and the White House includes historic investments in public transit projects like this, and I\u2019ll continue supporting crucial infrastructure investments in our state and creating opportunities for all Arizonans.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs America\u2019s fifth-largest city, Phoenix requires robust infrastructure that brings better jobs and opportunities for our residents,\u201d said Rep. Ruben Gallego. \u201cThe Biden Administration recognizes these needed investments, and I\u2019m excited by the announcement of full funding for the Northwest Light Rail extension. Whether going to work, out to a restaurant, or to shop, this redevelopment will connect our city in a new, innovative way.\u201d\n\n\u201cMoving a million more people across the Valley in the next three to five years is our regional transportation challenge,\" said Valley Metro Rail Board Chair and Mesa Councilmember Francisco Heredia. \u201cThe Northwest Extension Phase II will be instrumental in increasing access, connecting neighborhoods, reducing future congestion and, ultimately, providing high-quality, affordable public transportation to generations. Thank you to our partners at DOT and FTA for sharing our vision, now and into the future.\"\n\nWork on the Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II is expected to be complete in 2024.\n\nAbout Transportation 2050: In Aug. 2015, Phoenix voters approved T2050, a 35-year citywide transportation plan. T2050 is overseen by the Citizens Transportation Commission and includes improved frequency on local bus service, new light rail service and stations and major street improvement projects. Funding for T2050 comes from a 7/10ths of a cent city sales tax that started Jan. 1, 2016. Over the life of the plan, the funds are estimated to generate about $16.7 billion, or more than half of the plan's overall cost. There will be an additional $14.8 billion from federal and county funds, passenger fares and other sources.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/stanton-ducey-wrong-to-steal-money-allocated-to-tempe-chandler-schools", "Stanton: Ducey Wrong to Steal Money Allocated to Tempe, Chandler Schools", "2021-10-14", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton said Gov. Doug Ducey is wrong to steal money allocated to Tempe and Chandler schools because those schools refuse to go along with Ducey\u2019s plan to subsidize the spread of COVID-19 among Arizona students.\n\nDucey declared that he would rescind federal COVID relief grant money to school districts with mask mandates in place. The state has a legal obligation to make those funds available to all Arizona children, Stanton said, and by refusing to do so risks Arizona losing important federal funds.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s really outrageous that Governor Ducey is so committed to denying science that he\u2019s willing to literally steal money from kids in Tempe and Chandler,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cI wish I could say it\u2019s a surprise, but it\u2019s consistent with his continued mismanagement of the pandemic.\u201d\n\nStanton continued: \u201cThe state should be giving schools every possible resource to get children back in the classroom safely, not punishing them for following the science.\u201d\n\nDucey\u2019s office allocated grant money to some school districts with mask mandates in place, including Kyrene Elementary and Tempe Union. But now Ducey says he\u2019s demanding the money back.\n\nIn August, Stanton asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to respond to Ducey\u2019s grant program designed to deny federal COVID-19 relief funds to schools that follow CDC guidance and mandate masks. His letter is available HERE.\n\nLast week, the Treasury Department warned Ducey that the two grant programs, which undermine evidence-based efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 in schools, are not permissible uses of American Rescue Plan funds. The letter is available HERE.\n\nA recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arizona State University found that Arizona public schools without a mask mandate are 3.5 times more likely to experience an outbreak of COVID-19.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/kicking-the-debt-limit-can-down-the-road-creates-unnecessary-uncertainty-for-u-s-economy-stanton-says", "Kicking the Debt Limit Can Down the Road Creates Unnecessary Uncertainty for U.S. Economy, Stanton Says", "2021-10-12", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "The U.S. Senate\u2019s inability to find a more permanent solution to modifying the nation\u2019s debt limit creates further unnecessary uncertainty for the nation\u2019s economy and illustrates how the Senate\u2019s inability to get things done is hurting the country, Rep. Greg Stanton said today.\n\n\u201cTemporarily avoiding economic catastrophe is low bar and should not be celebrated as a real accomplishment,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThis rolling, manufactured crisis continues to hurt American consumers, risking America\u2019s full faith and credit and putting our national economy at serious risk.\u201d\n\nHe continued: \u201cThe Senate minority\u2019s willingness to meet the most basic obligations to the American economy depends on which political party is in the White House. And yet, the majority enables this behavior by preserving the filibuster, which only allows for further dysfunction. The American people deserve far better than what they\u2019re getting from the United States Senate.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s House vote would approve a temporary delay of the debt limit crisis\u2014kicking the can down the road until approximately mid-December or early January and requiring further congressional action. Senate Republican leadership has signaled an unwillingness to provide the necessary votes to overcome the filibuster and raise the limit again, setting up another potential showdown and corresponding market turmoil.\n\nThe United States has never defaulted on its obligations to pay its accrued debt\u2014nearly $8 trillion of which was accrued under President Donald Trump. Not paying the government\u2019s bills would diminish the full faith and credit of the United States, throw global markets into turmoil, plunge the country into a recession and threaten the economic security of millions of Americans at a time when the country is just beginning to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic.\n\nThe White House Council of Economic Advisors warns that \u201ca default would fundamentally hinder the Federal government from serving the American people,\u201d and it could take decades for the country to recover. Tens of millions of people could lose the regular Federal payments that help them to make ends meet, such as Social Security and Medicaid, overnight. The basic functions of the Federal government\u2014including maintaining national defense and the public health system\u2014would be hindered.\n\nBut right now, markets and consumers are being hurt by the ongoing threat of a default.\n\nEconomists are warning that just the uncertainty during this extended standoff can impact borrowing terms and borrowing availability, and that lenders may start tightening their standards in advance to reduce their risk\u2014which could cause a cascading financial crisis on its own. As seen in the run-up to and aftermath of the 2011 debt ceiling crisis (where the country ultimately avoided a default), market risk measures rose persistently, and measures of consumer confidence and small business optimism weakened. Rates for mortgages, auto and personal loans, and other consumer financial products all rose.\n\nIn 2011, after a prolonged debt ceiling crisis similar to the current one, Standard & Poor\u2019s removed the United States government from its list of risk-free borrowers for the first time, explaining: \u201cThe downgrade reflects our view that the effectiveness, stability, and predictability of American policymaking and political institutions have weakened at a time of ongoing fiscal and economic challenge.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/10/stanton-meijer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-revitalize-the-nation-s-urban-waterways", "Stanton, Meijer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Revitalize the Nation\u2019s Urban Waterways", "2021-10-05", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton and Peter Meijer of Michigan introduced the bipartisan Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act, legislation to formally authorize an Environmental Protection Agency-led partnership that supports improvements to water systems and drives urban renewal.\n\nThe Urban Waters Federal Partnership works to reconnect communities to open spaces, as well as spur private investment and job creation. The Rio Reimagined project in metro Phoenix was officially added to the partnership in September 2020.\n\n\u201cThe revitalization of the Rio Salado is one of the most consequential projects in our state today, and I\u2019m incredibly proud\u2013\u2013first as a mayor and now as a member of Congress\u2013\u2013to have worked on it for more than a decade now,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThe support of the federal government is critical to restore this ecosystem, protect our water supply and provide continued opportunities for economic growth.\u201d\n\nThe Grand River project in Grand Rapids, MI, was added to the partnership in 2013.\n\n\u201cIn our own backyard, we are fortunate to have the Grand River watershed. The ongoing efforts to restore our urban waterway has already demonstrated positive effects in our community\u2014from jobs to outdoor recreation, the Grand River project is an excellent example of how the Urban Waters Federal Partnership can help propel critical revitalization efforts. I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Rep Stanton. These funds will help support ongoing projects and ensure more communities across the country can be reconnected to their waterways,\u201d said Meijer.\n\nDuring his time as Phoenix mayor, Stanton worked with Sen. John McCain, Rep. Ed Pastor, other Valley mayors and tribal leaders to rehabilitate the Salt River. Under Stanton\u2019s leadership, Phoenix made many investments along the river, including funding a $120 million project to turn the swath of riverbed between 24th Street and 19th Avenue into a riparian area and restoring the Tres Rios Wetlands, a 700-acre wetland and tertiary water reclamation facility.\n\nStanton\u2014the only Arizona member on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure\u2014has continued his advocacy in Congress. In the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, Stanton successfully included a provision that directs the Corps of Engineers to expedite completion of a report necessary to continue construction of the Tres Rios ecosystem restoration project. This year, he secured $1.8 million in Community Project Funding to support this critical report.\n\nSens. Kyrsten Sinema and John Cornyn of Texas introduced companion legislation in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/9/stanton-judiciary-committee-advance-bills-to-lower-cost-of-prescription-drugs", "Stanton, Judiciary Committee Advance Bills to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs", "2021-09-29", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today voted to advance four bipartisan bills to lower the high prices consumers pay for prescription drugs during a House Judiciary Committee markup.\n\nSpecifically, the bills aim to improve competition and innovation in the development and sale of pharmaceuticals and improve access to high-quality, affordable treatments for patients.\n\n\u201cSoaring prescription drug costs set by Big Pharma continue to hurt Arizonans\u2014especially seniors\u2014and too often prevents them from receiving the care they deserve,\u201d said Stanton, who refused to take contributions from drug companies during his run for Congress. \u201cThese bills are an important step to encourage competition, prevent price-gouging at the expense of patients, and make life-saving medicines more affordable.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Committee advanced:\n\n\u2022 H.R. 2873, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act, would prohibit \u201cproduct hopping,\u201d an anticompetitive practice by which branded drug manufacturers seek to extend their market exclusivity on an expiring patented drug by switching doctors and patients from the old version of the drug to a new version. By addressing this abusive delay tactic, the bill would aggressively lower drug prices through competition by generics and biosimilars without having an impact on the effectiveness or safety of prescription drugs.\n\n\u2022 H.R. 2884, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act, is aimed at lowering drug prices for a particularly high-cost type of prescription drug called a \u201cbiologic\u201d by helping to facilitate the entry of generic versions of such drugs, or \u201cbiosimilars.\u201d This bill addresses a variation on product hopping, referred to as \u201cpatent thicketing\u201d\u2014a practice of some original manufacturers to strategically obtain a large number of patents under circumstances suggesting that the true goal may be to stall generic competition. Such patent thicketing presents a challenge for a biosimilar applicant to realistically enter the market. H.R. 2884 would limit the number of patents that can be asserted to protect a single biologic drug.\n\n\u2022 H.R. 2883, the Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics Act or the \u201cStop STALLING Act,\u201d targets an abusive delay tactic that branded drug companies use to block generic competitors from entering the market. This delay tactic\u2014also called citizen petition abuse\u2014sets off a chain reaction of higher drug prices, less competition, and fewer innovative drugs. The Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medications Act ends this practice by prohibiting the use of sham petitions to block generic entry. This legislation strengthens the ability of the Commission to challenge citizen petition abuse in court\u2014striking the right balance by deterring anticompetitive delays while protecting the legitimate use of citizen petitions.\n\n\u2022 H.R. 2891, the \u201cPreserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act, strengthens the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s ability to challenge anticompetitive pay-for-delay agreements in court. Pay-for delay agreements occur when a brand-name pharmaceutical drug company pays a competitor to keep a generic or biosimilar version of its drug off the market as part of a patent settlement. These deals delay access to cost-saving generic and biosimilar drugs and cost consumers and the government billions of dollars in higher prescription drug costs. Under the bill, a pay-for-delay agreement is presumed illegal unless the drug companies involved can convince a judge by clear and convincing evidence that the agreement is pro-competitive.\n\nThe bills now head to the full House for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/9/stanton-graves-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-encourage-use-of-drones-for-infrastructure-inspection", "Stanton, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Use of Drones for Infrastructure Inspection", "2021-09-22", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Measure starts with significant support from local governments\n\nRepresentatives Greg Stanton and Garret Graves of Louisiana introduced a bipartisan bill to authorize $100 million in grants for state, local and tribal governments to use drone technology to visually inspect infrastructure and another $100 million to train employees to properly use the drones.\n\nUsing drones to conduct inspections in hard-to-reach places\u2014such as underneath bridges\u2014would save local governments significant money and speed up the inspection process. Many state departments of transportation, Tribes, and municipalities already use drones to enhance human inspections of critical infrastructure like bridges, roads, dams, and electric substations, identifying and rectifying issues at the earliest possible stage. The Arizona Department of Transportation has used drones to help its engineering staff inspect bridges and perform surveying work along state highways since 2018. Drones are also used to improve access and safety after natural disasters, like wildfires and hurricanes, and to determine the extent of damage.\n\n\u201cDrones are a common-sense tool to inspect some of the toughest to reach parts of our infrastructure,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cIt\u2019s safer, speedier and more sustainable. These grants will go a long way to help state, local and tribal governments invest in this cutting-edge technology and better care for aging infrastructure.\u201d\n\nH.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act would:\n\nAuthorize $100 million in grants through the Department of Transportation to state, tribal and municipal agencies to purchase, contract for services, or develop program management capability for small-unmanned aircraft systems made by U.S. companies to perform critical infrastructure inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, or construction projects. The federal share would be limited to 80 percent of the project cost in most instances.\n\nAuthorize $100 million in grants for workforce training and education at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) authorized by Sections 631and 632 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 USC 40101 note), positioning current and future workers to capitalize on the fast-growing drone economy, and helping to cultivate a diverse workforce. To date, 41 institutions have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative Schools, including Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ.\n\n\u201cThe National League of Cities applauds the bipartisan leadership of Rep. Stanton (AZ) and Rep. Graves (LA) as they introduce the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act,\u201d said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities. \"Cities and towns have embraced drones as a new technology tool for tough tasks like inspecting over the railing of bridges and are eager to train and prepare a new workforce that is ready with the skills to serve their communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cDrone technology has the potential to save lives and help preserve essential infrastructure. This bill would provide much needed funding for drone infrastructure inspection equipment and education and training at the state and local levels. This will not only help states aviation agencies acquire drone technology to safely inspect critical infrastructure, but also bolster the workforce needed to manage it, and improve public safety. State aviation leaders appreciate the leadership of Representatives Greg Stanton and Garret Graves in introducing this legislation,\u201d said Greg Pecoraro, President and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials.\n\n\u201cCommercial drones have amazing safety, efficiency and environmental benefits. By expanding the use of drones to inspect America's aging and decaying infrastructure, and by positioning current and future workers to capitalize on the fast-growing drone economy, the DIIG Act promotes worker safety, protects the environment, and increases efficiencies. The Commercial Drone Alliance appreciates the leadership of Rep. Stanton and Rep. Graves in introducing the DIIG Act to enable the American public to realize the many benefits of commercial drones,\u201d said Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance.\n\n\u201cThis bill seeks to provide state and local governments with infrastructure inspection equipment and with resources to prepare and train our workforce. Investing in new technologies is a critical step in continuing to strengthen our economy and grow our workforce.\u201d Jim Tymon, Executive Director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.\n\n\u201cThis bill promises federal support for tribal governments like the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as we address safety inspection concerns with the thousands of miles of utility infrastructure that crisscross include our 11,000 square mile Reservation in southeastern Oklahoma,\u201d said Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton. \u201cThe Choctaw Nation is a leader in testing and adopting emerging aviation technologies, including small drones, and like other governments we are actively deploying drone technologies that serve our diverse regulatory responsibilities. The Choctaw Nation is grateful to Congressmen Stanton and Graves for advocating for this much-needed grant program that we hope will help us expand our drone operations, and we urge Congress to quickly enact and fund the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act of 2021.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe infrastructure crisis is also an inspection crisis. Nearly half of America\u2019s bridges are more than 50 years old, and other infrastructure is aging quickly. American workers must have safe, effective, and climate-friendly methods to inspect aging and decaying infrastructure. But traditional inspection methods\u2014dependent on heavy machinery\u2014are often dangerous, time consuming, expensive, and bad for the environment. That is part of the reason why an inspection and maintenance backlog persists.\n\nBenefits of using drones includes", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/9/stanton-pushes-ndaa-amendment-to-bring-justice-for-downwinders", "Stanton Pushes NDAA Amendment to Bring Justice for Downwinders", "2021-09-20", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton introduced an amendment to the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act to include justice for victims of radiation exposure in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County Nevada\u2014a continuation of his work on this issue.\n\nThe area is home to many \u201cDownwinders,\u201d people who lived downwind of nuclear test sites or reactors and were exposed to the fallout of U.S. government nuclear tests from 1945 to 1962.\n\n\u201cDownwinders and advocates in Arizona have been fighting for justice and recognition for many years, and their stories are a painful reminder of the long-term medical and financial impacts of radiation exposure. It\u2019s past time we fix this oversight,\u201d Stanton said.\n\nStanton introduced the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, which would update RECA to include all of Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas and instruct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress outlining what efforts will be undertaken to educate and conduct outreach to those made newly eligible.\n\nIn March, at Stanton\u2019s urging, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders\u2013\u2013the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice to their communities.\n\nThe House will vote on full passage of the NDAA this week.\n\nBackground\n\nThis National Day of Remembrance for Downwinders, January 27, 2021, marks the 70th Anniversary of the first atmospheric nuclear test at the Nevada Proving Ground test site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.\n\nThe United States government conducted nearly 200 atmospheric weapons development tests as part of Cold War security from 1945 to 1962\u2014an era when other nations also engaged in nuclear weapons testing and proliferation. These tests exposed thousands of Americans to cancer-causing ionized radiation from nuclear fallout.\n\nWhen the injuries were discovered, Congress attempted to make amends on behalf of the nation by passing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to establish a trust fund for partial restitution to individuals who have contracted certain cancers and other serious diseases that can be directly attributed to the radiation exposure from the nuclear weapons testing.\n\nUnfortunately, that bill included serious boundary flaws that have prevented otherwise eligible Arizonans from receiving justice and the compensation to which they are entitled. Americans that reside in counties in close proximity to where the testing occurred are excluded from this program for no logical scientific reason, specifically residents in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.\n\nThe serious effects of exposure to low doses of radiation can be unpredictable, but incredibly harmful. There\u2019s a higher tendency among Downwinders to develop certain cancers including Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphomas and many more. RECA covers 19 compensable diseases.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/8/stanton-house-pass-historic-voting-rights-legislation", "Stanton, House Pass Historic Voting Rights Legislation", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton joined his House colleagues to pass H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to restore the full protections of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.\n\n\u201cNothing in our democracy is more sacred than the right to vote. But that right is increasingly under attack in Arizona and in state houses across the country,\u201d said Stanton, one of the bill\u2019s sponsors. \u201cThe John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will give the Voting Rights Act teeth again and help end a partisan attack on the ballot box\u2013\u2013now the Senate must act.\u201d\n\nFor decades, the VRA\u2013\u2013with overwhelming bipartisan support\u2013\u2013prevented states and localities from restricting the right to vote. In 2013, though, the Supreme Court gutted the law in Shelby County v. Holder by invalidating Section 4 and striking down the formula used to determine which jurisdictions are subject to federal oversight. In July 2021, the Court further weakened the law in its decision in Brnovich v. DNC which made it more difficult to challenge discriminatory voting laws under Section 2.\n\nAfter the Supreme Court weakened voting rights protections, state legislatures across the country passed a series of restrictive voting laws that disproportionately suppress turnout among minorities, Tribal communities, young adults and the elderly\u2013\u2013including efforts in Arizona to chip away at the state\u2019s effective vote-by-mail program.\n\nThe John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Specifically, the bill would address the Court\u2019s Shelby County decision and establish an updated formula to determine which states and localities need federal pre-clearance before changing their voting laws. It also would establish a process for reviewing voting changes based on measures that have historically been used to discriminate against voters.\n\nH.R. 4 also addresses the Court\u2019s Brnovich v. DNC decision by setting a judicial standard of review that makes it easier for plaintiffs to prove violations under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which would apply in cases of claims of vote denial and vote dilution and ensure plaintiffs can fairly challenge discriminatory voting rules.\n\nThe bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/8/stanton-house-colleagues-introduce-john-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act", "Stanton, House Colleagues Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act", "2021-08-17", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton joined more than 190 of his House colleagues to introduce H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to restore the full protections of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.\n\n\u201cIn the face of a relentless partisan effort to restrict access to the ballot box, Congress must do everything we can to protect the fundamental right of every American to make their voice heard,\u201d said Stanton, a member of the House Judiciary Committee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to preserve the promises of our democracy by again giving teeth to the Voting Rights Act.\u201d\n\nSince the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in its 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, and again weakened voting rights protections in the Brnovich v. DNC decision in July of this year, there has been a steady increase in the number of restrictive voting bills that disproportionately suppress turnout among minorities, Tribal communities, young adults, and the elderly\u2014including efforts in Arizona to chip away at the state\u2019s effective vote-by-mail program.\n\nThe John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.\n\nSpecifically, the bill will address the Court\u2019s misguided Shelby County decision by establishing an updated formula for determining which states and localities must obtain federal pre-clearance before making changes to their voting laws. It also establishes a targeted process for reviewing voting changes based on measures that have historically been used to discriminate against voters.\n\nFor areas to qualify for judicial pre-clearance, they must have one of the following qualifications:\n\nStates with a history of 15 or more violations at any level in the previous 25 years;\n\nStates with a history of 10 or more violations, if one violation occurs at the state level in the previous 25 years; or\n\nSubdivisions with 3 or more violations in the subdivision in the previous 25 years.\n\nH.R. 4 also accounts for the Court\u2019s recent decision in Brnovich v. DNC by creating specific standards for courts to apply when ruling on cases brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.\n\nThe House is set to consider H.R. 4 next week.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/8/stanton-action-to-safeguard-our-water-supply-has-never-been-more-critical", "Stanton: Action to Safeguard Our Water Supply Has Never Been More Critical", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PHOENIX\u2014Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement following the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation\u2019s announcement of a first-ever water shortage declaration for the Colorado River.\n\n\u201cAlthough expected, today\u2019s Colorado River shortage declaration is alarming\u2013\u2013and the latest example of how our rapidly changing climate and prolonged drought will continue to affect the lives of Arizonans.\n\nUltimately, Arizona\u2019s economy\u2014from agriculture and recreation to our future growth\u2014depends on a well-managed water system.\n\nFurther action to safeguard our water supply has never been more critical, and Arizona leaders must meet this moment with the urgency required. Basin state stakeholders must come to the table in good faith to renegotiate the next iteration of the Drought Contingency Plan and long-term plans that follow. And the State of Arizona must demonstrate leadership and modernize groundwater management policies.\n\nI\u2019ll continue to make sure that Congress will do its part to sustainably plan for our water future, provide investments in resilient water infrastructure and take meaningful action to mitigate climate change. There is still much work to do on this front and I hope today\u2019s declaration will be a catalyst for action.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/8/stanton-cbp-decision-to-equip-officers-with-body-cameras-the-right-one", "Stanton: CBP Decision to Equip Officers with Body Cameras the Right One", "2021-08-10", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today applauded a recent move by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which will begin to equip agents and officers with body-worn cameras.\n\nIn the wake of the January 6 attack, Stanton introduced a bill to require all uniformed, on-duty U.S. Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras.\n\nA non-partisan review led by senior retired military leaders and law enforcement experts agreed with Stanton\u2019s push, the measure passed the House as a part of an emergency security supplemental package meant to boost security at the complex. Curiously, it was omitted from a $1 billion Capitol security bill that originated in the Senate and was ultimately approved by the House.\n\n\u201cEvery law enforcement officer walking the beat in the United States ought to have a body-worn camera,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cCameras increase transparency and accountability and make both officers and the public they serve safer.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/8/senators-introduce-companion-to-stanton-s-covid-19-memorial-day-resolution", "Senators Introduce Companion to Stanton\u2019s \u2018COVID-19 Memorial Day\u2019 Resolution", "2021-08-04", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton applauded three Democratic senators\u2014Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico\u2014who introduced a companion resolution to his House version of the \u201cCOVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day.\u201d\n\nIn March, more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, Stanton led 50 of his House colleagues to introduce H. Res 174. The resolution expresses support for a national day to memorialize those lost and their loved ones, and to recognize the suffering of those who still carry unknown health side effects from the virus. In Arizona alone, more than 18,000 people have died as a result of COVID-19.\n\n\u201cCommemorating this Memorial Day is an important marker for all those affected by this pandemic,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cLong after our nation moves beyond this grim episode, we will need to collectively grieve those we lost and let those who have lost a loved one, or who are still dealing with the long-term effects of COVID, know that they are not forgotten.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/7/stanton-secures-9-9-million-in-funding-for-key-arizona-projects", "Stanton Secures $9.9 Million in Funding for Key Arizona Projects", "2021-07-29", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton announced that he secured the inclusion of nearly $10 million for several key Community Funding Projects as part of the House passage of H.R. 4502, the Seven-Bill Appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2022.\n\n\u201cFrom investing in small businesses and career development, to improving transportation safety and water security, these funds will make a critical difference in the lives of Arizonans,\u201d said Stanton.\n\nThe projects requested by Stanton included in the legislation are:\n\n$4 million to advance the new $150 million Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure authority Stanton secured in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which was based on his bill, H.R. 2206, the Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Act. These funds will be used to provide grants to communities and tribal nations to address their water infrastructure needs.\n\n$1.8 million for Tres Rios, an ecosystem restoration project along the Salt and Gila rivers, which Stanton supported and advocated for during his time as Phoenix mayor. The project was spearheaded by the late Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ed Pastor and is designed to provide flood control protection and the use of treated effluent from a regional wastewater treatment facility to restore hydrological connectivity and sustain fish and wildlife habitats. Specifically, the funds support a Post Authorization Change Report that is necessary to complete construction of the project.\n\nPhoenix\n\n$960,000 for the City of Phoenix to make critical safety improvements to the intersection at 32nd Street and Thomas Road, including traffic signal rebuild, crosswalk enhancements, street lighting and ADA upgrades. This intersection is ranked as the 39th most dangerous intersection in the region by the Maricopa Association of Governments. These funds were requested by the City of Phoenix.\n\nMesa\n\n$600,000 for Terros Health in Mesa to help renovate 5,500 square feet of existing space to build out Caf\u00e9 (Children, Adolescents, and Families Empowered) Stapley to create a model apartment for high-risk and at-risk youth, ages 12 to 17, in Arizona communities to support teaching day-to-day skills and relationships. This model of care holds promise to reduce costs of health care related to emergency care, residential treatment and other societal costs realized in the justice system.\n\n$300,000 to assist small businesses in downtown Mesa with fa\u00e7ade improvements, including new or refurbished business signage, colonnade rehabilitation or removal, and small- to medium-sized fa\u00e7ade design and construction projects. Downtown Mesa is a federally designated Opportunity Zone and locally designated Redevelopment Area. These funds were requested by the City of Mesa.\n\n$300,000 to support the Aliento Education Fund\u2019s efforts to boost first-generation immigrant and Latino students through social-emotional programming. These programs include paid student fellowships and internships; building the capacity of educators, counselors and school leaders through professional development on college access and post-secondary pathways; and supporting collaboration with cross-sector partnerships such as school districts, community colleges, universities, businesses, and cities to advocate for increased access to higher education.\n\nTempe\n\n$500,000 to support the City of Tempe\u2019s efforts to lift up local entrepreneurs\u2014with a focus on minority entrepreneurs\u2014and help them overcome the most significant obstacles to start-up manufacturing through grants to cover the cost of space, start-up raw materials and equipment necessary for micromanufacturing. The funds would also support Tempe\u2019s effort to train and coach entrepreneurs.\n\n$500,000 to support the City of Tempe\u2019s efforts address homelessness in the community by helping to acquire an existing hotel of up to 60 rooms to provide shelter for up to 120 vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. While at the facility, temporary residents would receive services and await transition to permanent supportive housing. These funds were requested by the City of Tempe.\n\nChandler\n\n$990,000 for the City of Chandler to install smart meters to better conserve our water supply in the wake of climate change. These funds were requested by Mayor Kevin Hartke and the Chandler City Council.\n\nThe appropriations bill now heads to the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/7/stanton-secures-50-million-for-lake-mead-water-conservation-efforts", "Stanton Secures $50 Million for Lake Mead Water Conservation Efforts", "2021-07-16", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Funds follow Stanton\u2019s efforts to ensure the federal government meets its obligation to implement the Drought Contingency Plan\n\nRep. Greg Stanton today announced he successfully secured $50 million for the Bureau of Reclamation to meet its obligations under the Drought Contingency Plan to help conserve water in Lake Mead and other Lower Basin reservoirs.\n\nStanton advocated for the funding in a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee in May, and today\u2019s announcement comes as the House Appropriations Committee advanced the FY2022 Energy and Water Development funding bill.\n\n\u201cThe importance of a healthy Colorado River to the West cannot be overstated. Arizona\u2019s economy\u2014from agriculture and recreation to our future growth\u2014depends on a well-managed system,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThese funds will go a long way to conserve water in Lake Mead.\u201d\n\nIn 2019, Stanton and Arizona\u2019s congressional delegation worked with local, state, and tribal leaders to pass the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan through Congress. The agreement, developed by the seven Colorado River Basin States with the aim to safeguard water supplies through 2026, uses voluntary water reductions and reservoir management strategies to avoid historic lows in Colorado River reservoirs that would trigger dramatic water delivery cuts to Basin States. The plan directs the Secretary of the Interior to create or conserve 100,000 acre-feet per year or more of water in the system to contribute to the conservation of water in Lake Mead.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/7/stanton-continues-to-deliver-water-resources-for-arizona", "Stanton Continues to Deliver Water Resources for Arizona", "2021-07-12", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Two Key Stanton-Pushed Water Infrastructure Projects in Appropriations Bill\n\nTwo critical Arizona water infrastructure projects have been included in the House\u2019s FY2022 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill after a push by Rep. Greg Stanton for their inclusion.\n\nThe first project includes another $4 million to advance the new $150 million Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure authority Stanton secured in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which was based on his bill, H.R. 2206, the Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Act.\n\nStanton\u2019s proposal for the Arizona-focused authority earned then-President Trump\u2019s signature last year, and its funds are used to assist small, rural, and tribal communities across the state in addressing their critical water and wastewater needs. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Southern Arizona were the first recipients of funding under the new program, receiving $900,000 earlier this year to build a water pipeline that will boost water security for the community.\n\nAlso included is $1.8 million for Tres Rios, an ecosystem restoration project along the Salt and Gila rivers, which Stanton championed during his time as Phoenix mayor. The project was spearheaded by the late Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ed Pastor and is designed to provide flood control protection and the use of treated effluent from a regional wastewater treatment facility to restore hydrological connectivity and sustain fish and wildlife habitats. Specifically, the funds support a Post Authorization Change Report that is necessary in order to complete construction of Tres Rios.\n\nSince coming to Congress, Stanton has worked to get this project, which has been stalled for years, back on track. He pressed Appropriation Subcommittee members to fund the report during a hearing in May.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/7/stanton-this-is-the-investment-we-need-to-compete-in-the-21st-century-economy", "Stanton: \u2018This is the Investment We Need to Compete in the 21st Century Economy\u2019", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "House passes historic surface transportation bill\n\nThe House of Representatives passed the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act, a plan to reauthorize nearly $715 billion in national surface transportation funding and infrastructure investment over five years.\n\nThe bill has been a major priority for Rep. Greg Stanton, who has pushed for policies and investments to be included that will benefit Arizona. The state would receive an estimated $5.37 billion in highway funding and $950.6 million for transit over the life of the bill.\n\n\u201cThis bill includes long-delayed investments in Arizona\u2019s roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure,\u201d Stanton said, speaking on the House floor ahead of the vote. \u201cIt is bold. It is transformative. And it is the investment we need now to compete in the 21st century economy.\u201d\n\nVideo of Stanton\u2019s full remarks is available HERE.\n\nThis year, the Committee formally accepted requests for member-designated projects. Six of Stanton\u2019s projects advanced in partnership with state and local governments were included in the legislation, totaling more than $19 million and benefitting every municipality in Arizona\u2019s Ninth District.\n\nThe final bill authorizes $40 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the primary source of federal funding for clean water infrastructure, including Stanton\u2019s bill, which will allow states to reserve up to one percent of funds allocated under the program each year to be used for workforce development, training and retraining activities. Stanton\u2019s bill would also require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report to Congress on the workforce needs for publicly owned treatment works, including the number of future positions and technical skills needed.\n\nStanton has also made it a top priority to push for short and long-term investments in projects that would lift Tribal communities, as well as several key provisions to ensure transportation needs in Indian Country are addressed.\n\nAdditional provisions championed by Stanton include:\n\nROCKS Act, H.R. 611 \u2013 To make infrastructure construction in Arizona more sustainable and ensure supply materials are available to support our growing population, the bill incorporates Stanton\u2019s bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a working group of state, local and tribal officials to evaluate the availability of transportation-related construction materials, like aggregates, and recommend options for continued access to these important resources. The working group will report to the DOT Secretary with any findings and recommendations to reduce the cost and environmental impacts of the transportation construction supply chain.\n\nSmall Community Transit Improvement Act, H.R. 2306 \u2013 To support high-performing transit districts, the bill includes Stanton\u2019s legislation to increase the set-aside for the Small Transit Intensive Cities program to three percent to help communities like Flagstaff continue to serve residents in Northern Arizona.\n\nSupport the Construction of Interstate 11 \u2013 The bill would provide $12 billion ($4 billion set-aside for bridges) for projects of regional and national significance, like I-11 to connect Phoenix to Las Vegas\u2014the only two major metropolitan areas in the United States not connected by an interstate. Stanton has advocated for the project throughout his time in Congress, recently raising the issue with Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a hearing, and urging President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg to move forward with an environmental review.\n\nIncrease the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Federal Cost Share \u2013 The bill increases the federal cost share for certain CIG projects, including the North West Light Rail Extension in Phoenix. The provision could provide up to an additional $40 million in federal funding for the light rail project.\n\nAdds Zero Emission Vehicles to current weight exemption \u2013 This provision adds zero emission vehicles to an existing weight limit exemption. Under current law, natural gas and battery electric vehicles are allowed to exceed the 80,000-pound weight limit on Interstate highways by 2,000 pounds. The exemption recognizes that the technology in these vehicles is heavier than the systems in diesel-powered trucks and as a result are unable to haul the same amount of freight. This will support the development and deployment of zero emissions vehicles by leveling the playing field with traditional diesel trucks. It ensures that newer technologies that offer environmental, clean energy as well as business performance benefits, are competitive.\n\nA New Tribal Funding Reporting Requirement \u2013 The provision requires the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on funding allocated to Indian tribes. The report will provide important information on highway, transit and safety dollars reaching tribal communities in order to help inform whether additional program changes are needed to ensure tribes get their fair share of transportation dollars through competitive and formula programs; and it will provide information on state funding provided to tribal communities.\n\nThe INVEST in America Act now heads to the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/stanton-continues-push-for-significant-water-infrastructure-investment", "Stanton Continues Push for Significant Water Infrastructure Investment", "2021-06-24", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Says Infrastructure Package Must Prioritize Water Projects\n\nRep. Greg Stanton continued to advocate for significant federal investment in water infrastructure this week as he led a bipartisan group of House members to push for supplemental funding for a key water resource initiative.\n\nIn a letter to House leaders, Stanton and his colleagues asked that any final infrastructure package include supplemental funding for the Civil Works Program run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is the largest and oldest manager of water resources in the nation. The program\u2019s mission is to protect communities from natural disasters and support local economies\u2014it does this by investing in infrastructure projects that prevent flooding, restore water ecosystems, preserve watersheds and more.\n\nSupplemental funding for the program would support the backlog of Congressionally authorized projects, which is already at an estimated $108 billion and growing.\n\nLeading the bipartisan letter is Stanton\u2019s latest action to ensure Congress will meet the urgent challenges Arizona and the Southwest face to deliver water to communities, protect neighborhoods from floods and extreme storms, improve water storage capacity to plan for the long-term effects of drought, conserve current water supplies and more.\n\n\u201cSafeguarding Arizona\u2019s water supply is more important than ever,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cEvery Arizonan should be concerned about how the changing climate and prolonged drought has put a stranglehold on our water supplies. I\u2019m working to make sure that Congress responds to the seriousness of the situation by making significant water infrastructure investments to protect our communities from these ongoing threats.\u201d\n\nStanton echoed the request for support during a Water Resources and the Environment Subcommittee hearing today. He noted the Biden administration\u2019s budget proposal directs less than $5 million in Corps funds for the entire state of Arizona\u2014all of it directed to operation and maintenance\u2014leaving out funds for critical Arizona projects. Corps Commanding General Scott Spellmon and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham committed to working with Stanton to address this glaring funding shortfall and help advance Arizona\u2019s projects.\n\nStanton\u2019s recent work to push for water infrastructure investment:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/stanton-announces-arizona-airports-will-receive-196-million-to-support-continues-recovery-efforts", "Stanton Announces Arizona Airports Will Receive $196 Million to Support Continues Recovery Efforts", "2021-06-22", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that Arizona\u2019s airports will see hundreds of millions of dollars in COVID-19 aid to support the aviation sector\u2019s continued recovery. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was awarded $158 million from the American Rescue Plan, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport was awarded $8.8 million. In total, airports in the state will get more than $196.7 million in emergency funds.\n\nStanton, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee\u2019s Aviation Subcommittee, has long advocated for Arizona\u2019s airports and aviation workers.\n\n\u201cOur airports are critical economic engines for the region, and they\u2019ll help drive our recovery,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cAs more Americans get vaccinated and resume travel for business and leisure, these funds from the American Rescue Plan can be put to work right away to help our airports and vendors meet increasing demand and ensure passenger and staff safety.\u201d\n\nThe funding, which provides economic relief to eligible commercial service, reliever, and general aviation airports, will help keep workers safe and employed by reimbursing operational expenses, debt service payments, and costs related to combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. Airports can also use the money to provide rent relief to in-terminal retail and concession companies. The funding requires that airports continue to employ at least 90 percent of their pre-pandemic employees for those airports that cover a majority of the traveling public.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/stanton-follows-up-with-fbi-director-continues-push-to-combat-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-epidemic", "Stanton Follows Up with FBI Director, Continues Push to Combat Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic", "2021-06-11", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Rep. Greg Stanton questioned FBI Director Christopher A. Wray about the agency\u2019s efforts to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women\u2014his second time raising the issue with Director Wray.\n\nStanton previously raised the topic at a hearing in early 2020 to push for more attention and resources to combat what he called \u201ca violent epidemic\u201d and a \u201cgrim reality.\u201d\n\nSince then, two critical bills were signed into law: Savanna\u2019s Act, which directs the Department of Justice to review, revise, and develop protocols to address the crisis, and the Not Invisible Act, which coordinates intergovernmental efforts to combat the epidemic. The FBI has also been directed to enhance its investigations into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.\n\nStanton began his questions by asking about the Bureau\u2019s latest efforts to coordinate with federal agencies, and followed up with Director Wray about what steps have been taken independently to solve the crisis.\n\n\u201cOur primary vehicle to engage on this subject is through the FBI\u2019s Safe Trails Task Forces, which include not just FBI personnel but partner personnel form other agencies, including tribal law enforcement,\u201d Director Wray said. He went on to update Stanton that since the 2020 hearing, he\u2019d visited the Navajo Nation with the head of the Arizona and New Mexico Field Offices to get a better sense of the challenges they face.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Justice has found that Native American women face murder rates more than 10 times higher than the national average, and, for Native American women, homicide is the third-leading cause of death. Arizona has the third-highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women\u2014and one-third of those murders go unreported to the FBI.\n\nStanton also used his time for questions to ask about the ransomware attacks that threaten local infrastructure and local governments, and what Congress and the FBI could do to support local government officials.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/surface-transportation-bill-advances-includes-key-stanton-priorities", "Surface Transportation Bill Advances, Includes Key Stanton Priorities", "2021-06-10", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Early this morning, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act, a plan to reauthorize national surface transportation funding and infrastructure investment.\n\nIt would authorize nearly $500 billion over five years to address some of the nation\u2019s most urgent infrastructure needs. Arizona would receive an estimated $5.37 billion in highway funding and additional funds for transit over the life of the bill.\n\n\u201cThis bill is an essential investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure, from highways to rail to transit. But it\u2019s also so much more than that: It helps us meet our responsibility to combat the urgent threat of climate change. It lifts our Native American communities. It expands public transportation options, from buses to rail. And importantly, it is a game-changing, long-term investment in my home state of Arizona,\u201d Stanton said, speaking during the marathon committee markup that lasted more than 17 hours, and ended shortly before 5 a.m. EST.\n\nVideo of Stanton\u2019s full remarks during the hearing are available HERE.\n\nThis year, the Committee formally accepted requests for member-designated projects. Six of the projects Stanton advanced in partnership with state and local governments were included in the legislation, totaling more than $19 million and benefitting every municipality in Arizona\u2019s Ninth District.\n\nStanton has also made it a top priority to push for short and long-term investments in projects that would lift Tribal communities, and fought to include several key provisions to ensure transportation needs in Indian Country are addressed.\n\nAdditional provisions championed by Stanton include:\n\nROCKS Act, H.R. 611 \u2013 To make infrastructure construction in Arizona more sustainable and ensure supply materials are available to support our growing population, the bill incorporates Stanton\u2019s bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a working group of state, local and tribal officials to evaluate the availability of transportation-related construction materials, like aggregates, and recommend options for continued access to these important resources. The working group will report to the DOT Secretary with any findings and recommendations to reduce the cost and environmental impacts of the transportation construction supply chain.\n\nSmall Community Transit Improvement Act, H.R. 2306 \u2013 To support high-performing transit districts, the bill includes Stanton\u2019s legislation to increase the set-aside for the Small Transit Intensive Cities program to three percent to help communities like Flagstaff continue to serve residents in Northern Arizona.\n\nSupport the Construction of Interstate 11 \u2013 The bill would provide $12 billion ($4 billion set-aside for bridges) for projects of regional and national significance, like I-11 to connect Phoenix to Las Vegas\u2014the only two major metropolitan areas in the United States not connected by an interstate. Stanton has advocated for the project throughout his time in Congress, recently raising the issue with Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a hearing, and urging President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg to move forward with an environmental review.\n\nIncrease the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Federal Cost Share \u2013 The bill increases the federal cost share for certain CIG projects, including the North West Light Rail Extension in Phoenix. The provision could provide up to an additional $40 million in federal funding for the light rail project.\n\nAdds Zero Emission Vehicles to current weight exemption \u2013 This provision adds zero emission vehicles to an existing weight limit exemption. Under current law, natural gas and battery electric vehicles are allowed to exceed the 80,000-pound weight limit on Interstate highways by 2,000 pounds. The exemption recognizes that the technology in these vehicles is heavier than the systems in diesel-powered trucks and as a result are unable to haul the same amount of freight. This will support the development and deployment of zero emissions vehicles by leveling the playing field with traditional diesel trucks. It ensures that newer technologies that offer environmental, clean energy as well as business performance benefits, are competitive.\n\nA New Tribal Funding Reporting Requirement \u2013 The provision requires the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on funding allocated to Indian tribes. The report will provide important information on highway, transit and safety dollars reaching tribal communities in order to help inform whether additional program changes are needed to ensure tribes get their fair share of transportation dollars through competitive and formula programs; and it will provide information on state funding provided to tribal communities.\n\nThe INVEST in America Act is scheduled to come to the House floor the week of June 28.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/with-venue-operators-past-breaking-point-stanton-demands-answers-from-small-business-administration", "With Venue Operators Past \u2018Breaking Point,\u2019 Stanton Demands Answers from Small Business Administration", "2021-06-10", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Nearly six months after the $16.2 billion Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program was signed into law, fewer than one percent of the venues that applied for grants have received aid\u2014and Rep. Greg Stanton is asking the Small Business Administration to explain why.\n\nIn a letter to the SBA Administrator sent yesterday, Stanton said the agency has approved a mere 90 grants out of the more than 14,000 businesses and organizations that have applied. And only a single venue in Arizona has received funds.\n\n\u201cToday, a venue operator in my district wrote me: \u2018We are past our breaking point. We can\u2019t hang on any longer,\u2019\u201d Stanton said. \u201cPlease tell me: What are my constituents\u2014on the verge of closing their businesses forever\u2014supposed to do? What can I tell them to explain why the SBA can\u2019t get it together?\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s letter summarized the SBA\u2019s disastrous rollout and execution of the grant program, starting with a three-and-a-half-month delay and a website crash on the launch day that forced small business owners to wait an additional three weeks just to apply for the grant.\n\nThe letter was picked up by Billboard, and Phoenix\u2019s Rebel Lounge\u2019s owner Steve Chilton spoke to the publication more about the urgency of the issue.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/stanton-s-advocacy-shapes-infrastructure-bill-to-include-key-tribal-priorities", "Stanton\u2019s Advocacy Shapes Infrastructure Bill to Include Key Tribal Priorities", "2021-06-09", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee began consideration of a sweeping infrastructure bill today, which includes key provisions pushed by Rep. Greg Stanton to support Arizona tribes. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act authorizes nearly $547 billion over five years to address some of the nation\u2019s most urgent infrastructure needs.\n\nStanton has made it a top priority to push for short and long-term investments in projects that would benefit Arizonans, strengthen the state\u2019s economy, and lift Tribal communities.\n\n\u201cThe federal government has a trust responsibility to Tribal nations, which includes providing the resources necessary to ensure the transportation needs in Native communities are addressed,\u201d said Stanton.\n\nFunding for tribal road construction and infrastructure improvement: The proposed bill provides increased funding for the Tribal Transportation Program, providing $800 million a year; expands eligibility under the Tribal Transportation Bridge Program to allow construction of new bridges; and expands eligibility for safety projects under the TTP to include projects that educate the public and increase awareness concerning highway safety matters, and to better enforce highway safety laws in tribal nations.\n\nFunding for Tribal High Priority Projects: To assist tribes whose annual transportation funding is insufficient to undertake their high priority transportation projects, the bill provides $50 million to reestablish a grant program to award grants for these projects.\n\nFunding for nationally significant projects within tribal lands and that create access to tribal lands: The bill provides $400 million annually for the Federal lands and Tribal major project program, and would expand project eligibility and eligible uses of funds to allow for preconstruction activities; lower the minimum project cost threshold to $12.5 million for federal lands projects and $5 million for Tribal projects; and increase federal cost share to 100 percent for Tribal projects and requires program funds to be split 50-50 between Tribal and federal lands projects.\n\nEstablish an Office of Tribal Government Affairs: The bill establishes an Office of Tribal Government Affairs within the U.S. Department of Transportation and creates a new Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs position\u2014a request Stanton said he has heard from tribes across Arizona. The Office and the Assistant Secretary will oversee administration of the Tribal Transportation Self Governance Program, policies and programs serving Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations, and will provide technical assistance to tribes. ?\n\nEstablish a Tribal Funding Report: The bill includes an amendment to require the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report to the House Transportation and Senate Environment and Public Works Committees to detail federal funding allocated to Indian Tribes. The report will provide information on highway, transit and safety dollars reaching tribal communities to help better inform Congress whether additional program changes are needed to make sure tribes get their fair share of transportation dollars through competitive and formula programs. It will also provide information on state funding to tribal communities.\n\nThe bill includes several other measures to tackle the nation\u2019s massive backlog of roads, bridges, and transit systems in need of repair and replacement. It emphasizes investment in resilient infrastructure that will withstand the impacts of climate change and extreme weather, as well as sharp increases in funding for public transit options in urban, suburban and rural areas.\n\nThe Committee is expected to conclude markup this week before sending the bill to the House floor for a vote.\n\nA fact sheet for the INVEST in America Act is available HERE, a section-by-section is available HERE, and full bill text is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/stanton-s-advocacy-positions-scottsdale-to-receive-critical-faa-grant", "Stanton\u2019s Advocacy Positions Scottsdale to Receive Critical FAA Grant", "2021-06-08", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "An infrastructure grant to make much-needed improvements to the Scottsdale Airport\u2019s runway could be accelerated thanks to Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s advocacy to the Federal Aviation Administration. Stanton has been working with Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega to elevate the airport\u2019s runway rehabilitation project to the FAA and make the case for releasing grant funds ahead of schedule.\n\nEarlier this month, Stanton urged FAA Administrator Steve Dickson to expedite the release of the grant in order to allow the airport to complete the pre-construction items necessary to begin the project on time. Stanton visited Ortega in Scottsdale on Monday to update him on the grant\u2019s status and discuss other infrastructure projects important to the City.\n\nConstruction is slated to begin on July 6, with the airport temporarily ceasing operations to complete the project. Without accelerating the release of the federal grant, the project was put at risk\u2014and the City of Scottsdale can\u2019t proceed with any construction until the grant is officially awarded.\n\n\u201cScottsdale Airport is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation, it anchors one of the largest employment clusters in Arizona, and it has not had a major rehabilitation since it was built in 1967,\u201d said Ortega. \u201cThis runway rehabilitation project is critical to continuing the airport\u2019s positive impact, and Scottsdale is very grateful for Greg Stanton\u2019s support so that we can complete this important maintenance project this summer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Scottsdale Airport plays an important role in our region\u2019s economy\u2014and we need to invest in its infrastructure to help grow its capacity,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cI\u2019m working closely with Mayor Ortega and the FAA to cut through red tape and get these funds to the airport as quickly as possible.\u201d\n\nIn April, the airport was awarded an Airport Improvement Program grant of approximately $8.5 million, falling short of the estimated $11 million necessary to complete the project. The FAA Phoenix office and the FAA region were able to identify additional AIP funds to address the shortfall, and submitted the request to Office of Secure Transportation to combine the funds and re-issue the award.\n\nWhen the City of Scottsdale was notified the reissue process could take several weeks, potentially delaying construction, Mayor Ortega approached Stanton to request he intervene on their behalf with the FAA to ensure the grant was reissued expeditiously.\n\nThe funds are expected to be released by the end of the week, keeping the project on schedule.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/major-infrastructure-bill-includes-key-stanton-backed-projects-for-arizona", "Major Infrastructure Bill Includes Key Stanton-Backed Projects for Arizona", "2021-06-07", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "A new plan to reauthorize national surface transportation funding and infrastructure investment includes funding for several key Arizona projects pushed by Rep. Greg Stanton. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act authorizes nearly $547 billion over five years to address some of the nation\u2019s most urgent infrastructure needs.\n\nThis year, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee formally accepted requests for projects from House Members for consideration to be included in the final surface transportation bill text.\n\nStanton, the only Arizona member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has made it a top priority to push for short and long-term investments in projects that would benefit the state. Six of the projects Stanton proposed in partnership with state and local government agencies were included in the legislation:\n\n$4 million for the Tempe/Mesa Streetcar Rio Salado East Extension (Cites of Mesa and Tempe)\n\n$5 million for the I-10-SR387 Traffic Interchange (Arizona Department of Transportation, Gila River Indian Community, and Maricopa Association of Governments)\n\n$5 million for 56th Street Roadway Mobility and Safety Improvements (City of Phoenix)\n\n$1.1 million for 77th Street Access Improvements (City of Scottsdale)\n\n$1.758 million for the Kyrene Branch Canal Shared Use Path (City of Chandler)\n\n$2.5 million for the Lake Powell Roundabout (City of Page)\n\n\u201cAs one of the fastest growing states in the country, Arizona needs its fair share of federal resources to make sure our infrastructure can keep up with our population. I fought to make sure key investments were included in the infrastructure bill that will make a difference in our communities\u2014investments to expand public transit, build and repair roads on tribal lands, and improve road safety. These projects are good for Arizonans and good for our economy,\u201d said Stanton.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/key-valley-mayors-call-for-bold-federal-infrastructure-investments", "Key Valley Mayors Call for Bold Federal Infrastructure Investments", "2021-06-04", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "As Congress prepares to take up major surface transportation legislation, Mayors Kate Gallego of Phoenix, John Giles of Mesa and Corey Woods of Tempe are calling on national leaders to act boldly to invest in infrastructure in a new video campaign.\n\nLast month Rep. Greg Stanton joined House leadership and mayors from across the country to highlight the need for the federal government to act boldly on infrastructure, calling on Congressional leaders to \u201cbe good partners to help mayors and cities leverage their own investments, transform their economies, and make America more competitive than ever before.\u201d\n\nThe press conference coincided with the rollout of videos from more than 30 mayors from across the country highlighting how federal investment in infrastructure can help both rural and urban communities across the country create good-paying jobs, improve quality of life and reduce pollution.\n\n\u201cInvestments in transportation are investments in opportunity,\u201d said Gallego. \u201cThe Light Rail system connects students to the schools of their dreams. It connects our adults to jobs, to medical care, and it connects Phoenix to our future.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, we\u2019re witnessing firsthand the need for investment in our roads and electric grid. This investment would mean greater access to education, jobs and health care,\u201d said Giles. \u201cIt\u2019s about working for our people. And it would build the foundation for affordable climate plans to protect our most precious resources like clean water.\u201d\n\n\u201cInfrastructure investment is more than roads and bridges\u2014when done right, it\u2019s an economic development tool. Increased mobility, like Light Rail and the modern streetcar, attracts new businesses and gives existing businesses the opportunity to expand their operations,\u201d said Woods. \u201cWe\u2019re ready to work with leaders in Washington to build for the future, jumpstart our economy, combat climate change and make Tempe an even better place to live, work and play.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/6/new-democrat-coalition-backs-stanton-infrastructure-measure", "New Democrat Coalition Backs Stanton Infrastructure Measure", "2021-06-03", "2021", "2021-06", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s bipartisan bill to make it easier for growing communities to access aggregates resources\u2014the stone, sand and gravel products essential to all construction and public works projects\u2014earned the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC).\n\n\u201cTo build the infrastructure we need to support our growing population, we have to consider where our building materials come from and how we move them to construction sites. Arizona has been a leader in innovative policies to address this challenge\u2014and now we\u2019re applying those lessons at the federal level,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThe New Democrats agree\u2014as we continue to craft a bold infrastructure package, we need to ensure smart, sustainable and cost-effective building practices.\u201d\n\nA companion bill to Stanton and Rep. Troy Balderson\u2019s (R-Ohio) ROCKS Act was introduced last month by Sens. Mark Kelly and Rob Portman (R-Ohio).\n\nThe NDC Infrastructure Task Force, of which Stanton is a member, outlined its priorities for upcoming infrastructure packages in a letter to Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon), who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The Committee, of which Stanton is the only member from Arizona, is expected to consider surface transportation reauthorization legislation next week.\n\nThe New Democrat Coalition is comprised of 94 forward-thinking Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-body-camera-bill-passes-house-in-emergency-security-appropriations-package", "Stanton Body Camera Bill Passes House in Emergency Security Appropriations Package", "2021-05-20", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s bill to require all uniformed, on-duty U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers to utilize body-worn cameras passed the House today as part of the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. The bill provides $8.6 million to provide body cameras for Capitol Police officers whose job duties include interacting with the public.\n\n\u201cBody-worn cameras make interactions between police officers and the public safer\u2014and if Capitol Police would have been utilizing them on January 6th, we would have a much clearer picture of the events of that day,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cFor the safety of staff, lawmakers and the public, I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this bill.\u201d\n\nStanton spoke on the House floor ahead of the vote, urging lawmakers to support the provision. Video of his remarks is available HERE.\n\nStanton also worked closely with House Appropriations Committee leaders to make sure his body camera push was included in the bill.\n\n\u201cIn my position as Chairman on the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, safety at the Capitol is my primary concern. Body cameras are a good tool to make interactions safer for both our officers and for those they are sworn to protect,\u201d said Congressman Tim Ryan. \u201cAs we move forward from the horrific events that took place on January 6th, this is one of many basic improvements that will keep the Capitol safer and more secure for all.\u201d\n\nInformed by the recommendations of the Task Force 1-6 Capitol Security Review, led by senior retired military leaders and law enforcement experts, the package provides $1.9 billion in funding to secure the safety of the Capitol, protect facilities, Members, employees, and visitors going forward, and provide for safe and healthy Congressional operations. The Capitol Security Review recommended body-worn cameras for USCP and noted their use to, \u201cprovide visual and audio evidence that can independently verify what happened in any given situation, leading to better investigations and prosecutions when needed.\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s bill was included in a slate of legislation endorsed by the New Democrat Coalition that responds to the events of January 6th and aims to prevent future acts of domestic terrorism.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-s-body-camera-bill-is-one-step-closer-to-law-included-in-emergency-capitol-security-bill", "Stanton\u2019s Body Camera Bill is One Step Closer to Law, Included in Emergency Capitol Security Bill", "2021-05-17", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s bill to require all uniformed, on-duty U.S. Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras\u2014introduced in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol\u2014has been included as a part of the House\u2019s larger measure to boost security at the complex.\n\nThe Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, introduced by House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro, includes $8.6 million to provide body cameras for Capitol Police officers whose job duties include interacting with the public.\n\n\u201cDisturbing body camera footage from Metro D.C. police officers taken during the January 6 attacks has been critical in identifying and holding insurrectionists to account,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cOverwhelming evidence shows that body-worn cameras also make interactions between police officers and the public safer, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to swiftly pass this bill.\u201d\n\nInformed by the recommendations of the Task Force 1-6 Capitol Security Review by senior retired military leaders and law enforcement experts, the package provides $1.9 billion to secure the safety of the Capitol, protect facilities, Members, employees, and visitors going forward, and provide for safe and healthy Congressional operations. The Capitol Security Review recommended body-worn cameras for USCP and noted their use to, \u201cprovide visual and audio evidence that can independently verify what happened in any given situation, leading to better investigations and prosecutions when needed.\u201d\n\nAccording to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, there\u2019s \u201cnear-universal support\u201d among American adults for police wearing body cameras.\n\nThe security supplemental is set for a vote on the House floor this Thursday.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-pelosi-transportation-and-infrastructure-chair-join-mayors-from-across-the-u-s-to-call-for-bold-federal-infrastructure-investment", "Stanton, Pelosi, Transportation and Infrastructure Chair, Join Mayors from Across the U.S. to Call for Bold Federal Infrastructure Investment", "2021-05-13", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton joined House leaders and mayors from across the country to highlight the need for Congress to act boldly on infrastructure. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, of which Stanton is the only member from Arizona, will be taking up surface transportation reauthorization legislation in the coming weeks.\n\nThe former Phoenix mayor joined U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio, committee members and Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles; Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, Missouri; and Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, Virginia in calling for strong federal investment in partnership with local leaders.\n\n\u201cA historic infrastructure investment helped Phoenix recover from the Great Recession stronger than ever\u2014it changed the kinds of jobs we have in our region and put our economy on a new course. What\u2019s happening in Phoenix should be happening everywhere,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cWe can make that a reality if Congress steps up to the plate to pass bold, meaningful infrastructure investment. We need to be good partners to help mayors and cities leverage their own investments, transform their economies, and make America more competitive than ever before.\u201d\n\n\u201cFew understand the impact of rebuilding our infrastructure better than our Mayors,\u201d said Speaker Pelosi. \u201cRight now, Mayors across the country are speaking out about the urgent need for the American Jobs Plan to create good-paying jobs and strengthen their communities. With their committed partnership and the tireless leadership of Chairman DeFazio, we will advance the historic investments in our infrastructure that we need to help our nation Build Back Better.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a former county commissioner, I strongly believe federal infrastructure investment is essential to help communities thrive. The right kind of investment mean good paying, local jobs fixing our roads and bridges. It means safer, more connected communities. It means better options to get around, including more reliable transit and trains, bike lanes, safe crosswalks, and ways to charge an electric vehicle,\u201d said Chair DeFazio. \u201cThat is why I am so excited join the chorus of mayors whose cities need a federal partner to achieve transformational change for the people we all serve. With the Biden-Harris administration making infrastructure a priority, this is our nation\u2019s opportunity to invest in a clean, green transportation system that will benefit generations to come.\u201d\n\nAccording to the American Society of Civil Engineers\u2019 (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, America\u2019s infrastructure earned a grade of a C-, and Arizona received a grade of C in 2020. In addition, ASCE estimates that the gap in infrastructure investment stands at $2.6 trillion nationwide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-delivers-471-million-in-aid-to-arizona-colleges-and-universities", "Stanton Delivers $471 Million in Aid to Arizona Colleges and Universities", "2021-05-12", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton announced more than $471 million in emergency funding for Arizona community colleges, universities, and students under the American Rescue Plan. Ten Arizona institutions will receive funding\u2014Arizona State University will receive more than $191 million, and Mesa Community College will receive $31 million. More than half of the funds will be distributed in the form of emergency cash assistance grants to students who are facing hunger, homelessness, and other hardships.\n\nThe institutional funding will help colleges and universities cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, support vaccination efforts for students and campus communities, and retain and reengage students whose education was disrupted by the pandemic.\n\n\u201cThe pandemic caused many students to press pause on their education. Left unaddressed, many students may not return to the classroom, causing an education gap that could have devastating consequences for Arizona\u2019s economy and workforce pipeline for years to come,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThis funding is critical to ensure every student has the opportunity to continue and complete their education and enter the workforce.\u201d\n\nThe American Rescue Plan provided $36 billion for nearly 3,500 public and private, nonprofit colleges and universities nationwide. including more than $10 billion to community colleges, approximately $190 million to Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), more than $6 billion to minority-serving institutions such as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and more than $2.6 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).\n\nStudents should contact their institutions for more information about how they can apply for an emergency grant.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/more-than-5-billion-in-federal-relief-will-flow-to-arizona-state-local-and-tribal-governments-to-support-recovery", "More than $5 Billion in Federal Relief will Flow to Arizona State, Local and Tribal Governments to Support Recovery", "2021-05-10", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that Arizona will receive more than $5 billion in federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan to support economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nCities in Arizona\u2019s Ninth District, which Stanton represents, will receive more than $610 million to help bring back jobs, address economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong, equitable recovery\u2014while prioritizing equity and flexibility for governments. Phoenix will receive $396 million, Mesa $105 million, Tempe $45.8 million, Chandler $34.5 million and Scottsdale $29 million. Maricopa County will receive an additional $871 million.\n\nThe State of Arizona will receive more than $4 billion dollars, and an additional $226 million for smaller municipalities, called \u201cnon-entitlement units,\u201d who did not receive funds directly from the Treasury. The Treasury will provide further guidance on distributions to smaller municipalities in the coming days.\n\n\u201cArizona communities were hit hard by this pandemic, and these funds will be critical to helping our cities recover and restore essential public services,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cWe\u2019re making sure these federal dollars are delivered directly to local governments to continue their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, support small businesses, address housing insecurity, rehire essential public sector workers and more\u2014to ensure no community gets left behind in our economic recovery.\u201d\n\nThe Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility for each jurisdiction to meet local needs\u2014including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers, and the communities hardest-hit by the crisis. Within the categories of eligible uses listed, recipients have broad flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet the needs of their communities. In addition to allowing for flexible spending up to the level of their revenue loss, recipients can use funds to:\n\nSupport public health expenditures, by \u2013 among other uses \u2013 funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, mental health and substance misuse treatment and certain public health and safety personnel responding to the crisis;\n\nAddress negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including by rehiring public sector workers, providing aid to households facing food, housing or other financial insecurity, offering small business assistance, and extending support for industries hardest hit by the crisis\n\nAid the communities and populations hardest hit by the crisis, supporting an equitable recovery by addressing not only the immediate harms of the pandemic, but its exacerbation of longstanding public health, economic and educational disparities\n\nProvide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service during the pandemic; and,\n\nInvest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, improving access to clean drinking water, supporting vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and expanding access to broadband internet.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-effort-to-bring-justice-to-downwinders-earns-endorsement-from-mohave-county-board-of-supervisors", "Stanton Effort to Bring Justice to Downwinders Earns Endorsement from Mohave County Board of Supervisors", "2021-05-03", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "The Mohave County Board of Supervisors today unanimously passed a resolution to support a bill introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton to extend justice to Downwinders in lower Mohave and Clark Counties.\n\nThe endorsement builds on momentum behind Stanton\u2019s bill, H.R. 612, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, which would update the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include all of Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas, allowing victims of radiation exposure to seek compensation.\n\nMohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop introduced the resolution, which also backed similar legislation from Rep. Paul Gosar. In March, Bishop joined Stanton at a House Judiciary Committee to testify on the need to bring justice to communities downwind of federal nuclear test sites through RECA.\n\nIn a letter to Chairman Buster Johnson, Stanton commended Bishop as an \u201cinvaluable partner and champion.\u201d He also underscored the importance of earning the County\u2019s support.\n\n\u201cThe Arizona Congressional Delegation\u2014on both sides of the aisle\u2014has fought for years for Mohave County to be included in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cGetting the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 across the finish line this year is urgent and requires all-hands-on-deck. Formal support from the Board will give our congressional delegation additional leverage to finally bring an end to the decades-long pursuit of justice for so many of your constituents, neighbors, friends, and families.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m hopeful that these pending bills from Congressman Gosar and Congressman Stanton will bring some much needed relief, and a turning point in the decades-long pursuit of justice for the \u2018Downwinders,\u2019 who have suffered for the sake of our national security for years and years and years since the early 1950s,\u201d Bishop said.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/5/stanton-urges-house-appropriators-to-fund-critical-arizona-water-projects", "Stanton Urges House Appropriators to Fund Critical Arizona Water Projects", "2021-05-03", "2021", "2021-05", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton urged House appropriators to consider funding critical water infrastructure projects in Arizona during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies.\n\nStanton spoke to the unique challenges Arizona faces from climate change: extreme heat, prolonged drought, wildfires, and dangerous flash flooding. He outlined several infrastructure projects that need federal investment through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation.\n\n\u201cWe know the kind of infrastructure we need to adapt to these changes, but it requires federal investment. I\u2019ve worked with community leaders\u2014from small, rural, and tribal communities, as well as our major metro areas\u2014to identify Arizona\u2019s highest priority projects to help us prepare for the challenges ahead. These projects address our environmental infrastructure needs, flood control and protection, and water supply preservation,\u201d Stanton testified.\n\nIn his testimony, Stanton advocated for necessary investments in Arizona water infrastructure, pushing the Committee to:\n\nProvide $4 million for the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure program (Section 595). The 2020 Water Resources Development Act included Stanton\u2019s legislation to expand the existing Section 595 environmental infrastructure program to include the state of Arizona. The program will provide critical assistance to communities and tribal nations across the state to address their aging water and wastewater systems. Earlier this year, the first project, a water line for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, was funded under this authority and more than 15 communities across the state have submitted letters of intent to the Corps of Engineers to participate in this program.\n\nDirect the Corps of Engineers to begin feasibility studies for the Cave Buttes Dam and the Agua Fria River Trilby Wash to investigate flood risk management needs as well as potential improvements to improve the safety of the two dams in order to strengthen flood risk protection for the region. The Cave Buttes Dam in Maricopa County provides flood protection for more than a million residents within unincorporated parts of the county as well as the cities of Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Tolleson, and Avondale in an area with $15 billion in residential and commercial property. Floodwater seepage in the dam has sounded the alarm for us to reduce the dam\u2019s risk of failure. Similarly, thousands of residents and hundreds of critical facilities, including Luke Air Force Base and Interstate 10 depend on the Agua Fria River Trilby Wash, or McMicken Dam, a 9.5-mile long earthen embankment, constructed in 1955 by the Corps of Engineers, for flood protection. But because of dam safety deficiencies, land subsidence, earth fissuring, urbanization and non-compliance with current dam safety standards, the dam\u2019s ability to maintain its current level of protection is questionable at best.\n\nDirect the Corps of Engineers to expedite a post authorization change report needed to continue construction of the Tres Rios ecosystem restoration project along the Salt and Gila river corridors in Phoenix. The Tres Rios Wetlands are a part of Rio Reimagined, an ongoing green infrastructure project along the Rio Salado spearheaded by the late Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ed Pastor. The project is designed to provide flood control protection and the use of treated effluent from a regional wastewater treatment facility to restore hydrological connectivity and sustain fish and wildlife habitat.\n\nAuthorize construction of a flood control project for the Little Colorado River, consisting of new and reconstructed levees to protect the community of Winslow and other parts of Navajo County. The current levee system is at risk of overtopping or failing in a 100-year flood event, leaving approximately 2,700 properties and 1,600 structures, including almost all of the community\u2019s critical public facilities\u2014hospitals, schools, nursing homes and utilities\u2014vulnerable. This important project significantly reduces the threat to the community and surrounding areas.\n\nProvide the Bureau of Reclamation with the resources it needs to fulfill its commitment under the Drought Contingency Plan to create or conserve 100,000 acre-feet per year or more of water in the Colorado River system to contribute to the conservation of water in Lake Mead. The Colorado River is the lifeblood of the Lower Basin States, providing water that is vital for drinking water in major urban areas including Phoenix and Tucson as well as a significant resource for tribes, agriculture, and industry. Historic dry conditions combined with the current prolonged drought and future effects of climate change will likely continue to contribute to significant economic, environmental, and other impacts throughout the basin.\n\nFund a Bureau of Reclamation sediment mitigation study in the Verde River basin. Rising temperatures and higher variability of rainfall on the Verde River watershed make the carryover storage available in Verde River reservoirs critical to successful climate change adaptation in water management. Putting to work a long-term, viable solution to address the accumulation of sediment in the system will ensure effective management of central Arizona\u2019s water supplies for more than two million residents.\n\nRep. Stanton\u2019s full testimony as submitted to the Subcommittee are available HERE.\n\nVideo of his testimony is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:49:40Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-eb-5-investor-visa-bill-to-attract-foreign-investment-and-create-jobs", "Stanton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan EB-5 Investor Visa Bill to Attract Foreign Investment and Create Jobs", "2021-04-29", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Reps. Greg Stanton and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which supports job creation and promotes economic development in rural or high unemployment areas by incentivizing foreign capital investment.\n\nThe bill would reauthorize the program\u2014which is just 70 days away from expiration\u2014through 2026 and provide additional transparency and integrity measures to improve accountability of applicants, Regional Centers, and economic development projects. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to perform regular audits of the regional centers that sponsor EB-5 construction projects, as well as visit those projects.\n\n\u201cWe know the EB-5 program can attract foreign investment and create new jobs\u2014lifting our economy and making us more globally competitive,\u201d said Rep. Stanton, former mayor of Phoenix. \u201cThis bipartisan bill\u2014with leadership from our colleagues in the Senate\u2014we are addressing vulnerabilities the EB-5 program faced in the past and including integrity measures so that it functions as Congress intended. The reauthorization of the EB-5 program is critical to our nation\u2019s economic growth and I look forward to this bill becoming law.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a longtime proponent of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how the program has been a powerful tool for our nation\u2019s economic development. This bipartisan reauthorization represents Congress and the business community coming together to ensure communities across the country can continue to access capital for critical projects while increasing needed oversight and integrity measures to root out fraud and abuse,\u201d Rep. Fitzpatrick added.\n\nThe EB-5 Regional Center Program was created to attract investments from foreign individuals who meet specific capital and job creation requirements. EB-5 investments have filled funding gaps and have provided a critical source of capital for local economic development projects that create and support jobs, infrastructure, and services across the country.\n\nSince its inception, the EB-5 Program has drawn in more than $200 million in capital investment from around the globe to support Arizona businesses and created at least 11,100 job opportunities for Arizona workers.\n\nA 2015 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report describes the lack of rigorous oversight of the EB-5 regional center program, specifically how the agency fails to analyze risks, continuously assess fraud and accurately measure economic benefits.\n\nThe full text of the House bill is available HERE and a summary is HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-arizona-leaders-undermined-the-census-count", "Stanton: \u2018Arizona Leaders Undermined the Census Count\u2019", "2021-04-26", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today made the following statement in response to the 2020 Census results.\n\n\u201cArizona leaders undermined the Census count in our own state, and today\u2019s disappointing news is the result.\n\nGovernor Ducey refused to stand up for Arizona and instead followed former President Trump\u2019s strategy to intimidate Latinos and discourage their participation in the Census.\n\nRather than make up for it with a robust effort to encourage participation, Arizona spent far less than its peer states. When real-time data showed Arizona\u2019s response rate was near the very bottom, state leaders looked the other way.\n\nThese poor efforts will do much more harm than cost Arizona a congressional seat and more influence on Capitol Hill. This failure will cost the state billions of dollars in federal funds for schools, children\u2019s health care, emergency management, veterans, infrastructure and much more over the next decade.\n\nIt is another case of failed leadership that will hurt Arizona for years to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/tanton-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-form-caucus-to-advance-local-government-s-voice-in-washington", "Stanton, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Form Caucus to Advance Local Government\u2019s Voice in Washington", "2021-04-22", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, Rep. Greg Stanton and 17 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from both parties announced the formation of the \u2018Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials,\u2019 focused on ensuring local priorities are heard in Washington.\n\nStanton will co-chair the Caucus with Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-Va.), Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio), and Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas).\n\nThe bipartisan group was formed in coordination with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and National League of Cities (NLC) and brings together members of Congress with prior service in local government to improve intergovernmental partnership, provide up-to-date information about mutual policy interests to members of Congress and their staffs and ensure the local government voice is heard in federal decision-making.\n\n\u201cAs former local elected officials, we intimately understand the power cities and counties have to make meaningful change and improve people\u2019s lives. Local leaders need strong partners in the federal government\u2014and when we work together, we can deliver results faster and better serve the needs of our communities,\u201d said Rep. Stanton, former mayor of Phoenix, Arizona.\n\n\u201cMore than 200 million people live in America\u2019s communities\u2014and this new caucus will focus on the issues that matter most to those hometowns, from the ongoing recovery from the pandemic to longstanding issues like broadband access, workforce development and rebuilding our infrastructure\u201d said Rep. Granger, former mayor of Ft. Worth, Texas.\n\n\u201cThe voices of America\u2019s local leaders have never been more important. For years, former local officials in Congress have committed to uplifting local priorities and needs to our peers in Congress, and I\u2019m thrilled to see this caucus take the next step forward,\u201d said Rep. Connolly, former chairman, Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors\n\n\u201cAs former local elected officials, we have a lot of experience working across party lines to deliver tangible results for our communities. That experience couldn\u2019t be more critical as we work to help Americans in our counties, cities, towns and villages respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. I\u2019m proud to have spent my entire career serving the community where I was born and raised and I look forward to working with my fellow colleagues in this caucus, regardless of which side of the aisle they sit on, to address the challenges they face in their everyday lives,\u201d said Rep. Joyce, former Geauga County, Ohio Prosecuting Attorney.\n\nVideo of the announcement is available HERE.\n\nFull list of the Caucus members:\n\nRep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) \u2013 Co-Chair\n\nRep. David Joyce (R-Ohio) \u2013 Co-Chair\n\nRep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) \u2013 Co-Chair\n\nRep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) \u2013 Co-Chair\n\nRep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.)\n\nRep. Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-Calif.)\n\nRep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.)\n\nRep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.)\n\nRep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)\n\nRep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)\n\nRep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.)\n\nRep. Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)\n\nRep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.)\n\nRep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.)\n\nRep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.)\n\nRep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.)\n\nRep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.)\n\nRep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-tapped-to-serve-as-vice-chair-of-subcommittee-on-highways-and-transit", "Stanton Tapped to Serve as Vice Chair of Subcommittee on Highways and Transit", "2021-04-21", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio and Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Eleanor Holmes Norton announced Rep. Greg Stanton will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in the 117th Congress.\n\nAs Vice Chair, Stanton takes on an elevated role on the subcommittee, which is responsible for the development of national surface transportation policy, construction and improvement of highway and transit facilities, implementation of highway and transit safety programs and research activities, and regulation of commercial motor vehicle operations.\n\n\u201cWe have a real opportunity to make a transformative investment in our nation\u2019s infrastructure, and I look forward to helping to lead the Subcommittee\u2019s work to advance our highways and transit systems in this role,\u201d Rep. Stanton said. \u201cI know firsthand the economic outcomes good public transit and infrastructure projects can deliver to local communities\u2014and as Vice Chair, I\u2019m committed to working across the aisle and with our partners in cities, towns and Tribal communities to help make those projects a reality.\u201d\n\n\u201cGiven his experience serving as the mayor of America\u2019s fifth-largest city\u2014Phoenix, Arizona\u2014Representative Stanton is the right person at the right time to take on this leadership role, especially as our Committee gets ready to introduce transformational surface transportation legislation in the coming weeks,\u201d Chair DeFazio said. \u201cI look forward to working closely with Representative Stanton as we move our nation\u2019s infrastructure and transportation systems into the modern era and help communities of all sizes across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cI welcome my colleague from Arizona, Congressman Greg Stanton, as Vice Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee I lead, Highways and Transit,\u201d Chair Norton said. \u201cHe brings years of expertise and service to the position and we share priorities for climate-friendly transportation ideas to move America forward.\u201d\n\nStanton, the only Arizona member to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has made it a top priority to push for short and long-term investments in surface transportation projects that would benefit Arizonans and strengthen the state\u2019s economy.\n\nIn his freshman term, Stanton fought for several provisions that were included in House-passed infrastructure packages, including funds to support transit projects in smaller communities such as Flagstaff, build and repair roads on tribal lands, foster sustainable construction, and create jobs. He has continued to advocate for federal funding for Light Rail in the Valley, one of his long-time priorities, and for construction of the critical Interstate 11\u2014raising both issues to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a hearing last month.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/new-democrat-coalition-backs-stanton-body-camera-bill-calls-for-better-preparedness-following-insurrection", "New Democrat Coalition Backs Stanton Body Camera Bill, Calls for Better Preparedness Following Insurrection", "2021-04-20", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s bill to require all uniformed, on-duty U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers to utilize body-worn cameras earned the endorsement of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC). The group endorsed a slate of bills that respond to the events of January 6th and aim to prevent future acts of domestic terrorism.\n\n\u201cBody cameras have long been considered a best practice, utilized by police forces around the country. For the safety of our Capitol Police officers, the public and everyone who works in the Capitol complex, it\u2019s imperative that officers utilize body-worn cameras while on duty\u2014and New Democrats agree,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThe insurrection exposed many flaws in our security and response efforts, and these bills will ensure Capitol Police and our homeland security apparatus are prepared combat future domestic terror threats.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe can never forget the events of that day or the heroic actions of the U.S. Capitol Police, who risked their lives to defend the Capitol and all who work there,\u201d said NDC Chair Suzan DelBene of Washington. \u201cThe New Democrat Coalition is committed to pushing these bills forward to honor the brave men and women who defended American democracy, condemn the acts of violence that were committed, and better prepare our country for future threats of domestic terrorism.\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s bill is a continuation of his advocacy on the issue. He introduced a bill during the last Congress to make the use of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers a condition of eligibility for COPS grants.\n\nNDC endorsed 9 additional bills, many of which are bipartisan, that would honor the heroic actions of the USCP, other law enforcement, and the reporters on Capitol Hill; condemn the violent bigotry displayed during the insurrection; establish new standards and protocols to ensure the security of the U.S. Capitol and Members of Congress; and advance important policies to prevent similar events from occurring in the future.\n\nThe New Democrat Coalition is comprised of 94 forward-thinking Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-kelly-sinema-colleagues-ask-biden-to-fully-fund-initiatives-to-increase-u-s-semiconductor-production", "Stanton, Kelly, Sinema, Colleagues Ask Biden to Fully Fund Initiatives to Increase U.S. Semiconductor Production", "2021-04-14", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Today Rep. Greg Stanton and Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema led a bipartisan group of 70 Senators and Representatives in requesting that President Biden fully fund initiatives to expand semiconductor manufacturing on American soil and create high-paying jobs authorized in the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act that were enacted as part of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nArizona, home to 16 semiconductor companies, is a leading state in chip manufacturing with companies looking to expand their existing operations in the state. Recently, Intel announced it will build two new chip factories in Arizona amidst the global chip shortage. Additionally, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced its plans to build a mega site with six factories in Arizona which would create thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs for Arizonans. Samsung Electronics is also actively considering opening a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Phoenix.\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan CHIPS initiative is critical for both our economy and our national security\u2014and now we need to ensure it is fully funded,\" said Rep. Greg Stanton. \"When high-tech and semiconductor companies build and scale in Arizona, they add new, quality jobs and lift up our entire economy. CHIPS will help strengthen Arizona's\u2014and America's\u2014leadership in chip-technology innovations,\u201d said Representative Greg Stanton.\n\n\u201cIncreasing the production of semiconductors on American soil is an economic and national security imperative. Arizona is a leader in the sector, proven by recent investments by Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Funding the CHIPS Act will create thousands of high-paying jobs, and be critical to our national security to ensure our competitiveness over China and on the global stage,\u201d said Senator Mark Kelly.\n\n\u201cBuilding on our recent success passing our CHIPS for America plan, continued investment in semiconductor manufacturing creates good-paying jobs across our state, strengthens our national security, and ensures our country continues to lead in innovation,\u201d said Senator Kyrsten Sinema.\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-to-support-transit-in-smaller-communities", "Stanton, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Support Transit in Smaller Communities", "2021-04-09", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.), Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) today announced the introduction of the Small Community Transit Improvement Act of 2021 to increase the amount of funding provided to transit systems in small communities. H.R. 2306 would increase the apportionment for the Small Transit Intensive Cities Program (STIC) from 2% to 3% to urban areas with populations of less than 200,000 to keep up with the growth and success of the program. You can find the text of the legislation here.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re taking steps to improve access to great public transportation options in communities of all sizes,\u201d said Stanton, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. \"By increasing the funding available to support small transit systems in Arizona communities such as Flagstaff, we can help them serve more riders and bounce back strong after this pandemic.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Small Transit Intensive Cities Program (STIC), which rewards high performing small transit systems, has been incredibly successful over the years at supporting transit in communities in central Illinois and across the country,\u201d said Davis, who serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. \u201cI have four prime examples of cities in my district that have benefited from this program, including Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, and Decatur. Our bipartisan bill ensures funding for this program is keeping up with demand so we can continue to help successful, small transit systems like these make investments to improve efficiency and service.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to once again support the Small Community Transit Improvement Act. This legislation will continue boosting business and increasing ridership for local public transit agencies,\u201d said Palazzo. \u201cThe STIC program has proven to be very successful and expanding the apportionment it provides will allow our small-urban transit providers to increase their efficiency.\u201d\n\nBackground", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/4/stanton-reintroduces-bill-to-grow-arizona-s-wastewater-management-workforce", "Stanton Reintroduces Bill to Grow Arizona\u2019s Wastewater Management Workforce", "2021-04-01", "2021", "2021-04", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "As Congress focuses on investing in our nation\u2019s aging infrastructure and creating good-paying jobs, Rep. Greg Stanton reintroduced his bill to help grow an in-demand sector of Arizona\u2019s workforce: wastewater management. The municipal drinking water, wastewater and stormwater management sector is facing extremely high turnover rates without enough skilled workers to replace them. Stanton\u2019s bill aims to shrink that gap in Arizona.?\n\n\u201cAs Arizona\u2019s population continues to grow, our economy relies on effective and well-run wastewater treatment and stormwater management programs. And we need more skilled workers to make sure those systems are operated properly to protect public health and the environment,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThese are exactly the type of long-term career positions\u2014with good wages, healthcare and retirement benefits\u2014that we ought to be investing in as we rebuild our economy.\u201d\n\nThe high rate of retirement and aging workforce in the sector are placing pressure on utilities throughout the country to find the next generation of workers to replace them. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the median age of water employees is 48 years, and 30 to 50 percent of these workers will be eligible to retire within the next 5 to 10 years.?\n\nStanton\u2019s bill, the Wastewater Workforce Investment Act, would require the EPA to report to Congress on the workforce needs for publicly owned treatment works, including the number of future positions and technical skills needed. Additionally, it would allow states to reserve up to one percent of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) dollars it receives each year from the federal government to be used for workforce development, training and retraining activities.?\n\nThis year, Arizona received nearly $11 million in Clean Water SRF dollars from the EPA. Stanton\u2019s bill would allow the state to reserve approximately $100,000 each fiscal year for workforce development in the sector.?\n\n\u201cIn Phoenix, I witnessed first-hand the value of development and training programs to get our residents equipped with the skills they need to secure quality jobs,\u201d said the former Phoenix mayor. \u201cThese public works jobs are in every city and county in Arizona and across the nation\u2014these are long-term career positions that offer employees and families excellent healthcare and retirement benefits.\u201d\n\nAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 jobs available within utilities over the next four years\u2014jobs that cannot be outsourced and are largely immune to economic downturns. These are STEM jobs that do not require a bachelor\u2019s degree and pay family-sustaining wages.\n\nAcross Arizona, utilities are struggling to fill these open positions. According to a 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers Arizona Infrastructure Report Card, \u201cup to 15% of additional staffing or workforce replacement is needed\u201d to meet the needs of Arizona\u2019s growing population. The report goes on to say detailed disparities between large, urban utilities and smaller, rural ones, saying, \u201cOut of 50% of public utilities evaluated, an average of two [Operations and Management] staff openings remains unfilled annually. That may equate to 2% to 5% of staff for larger utilities but could equate to 25% of smaller utilities.\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s bill could have an especially significant impact on rural Arizona communities, which use Clean Water SRF dollars for critical wastewater infrastructure projects but lack the local workforce needed to operate them.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:42:19Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/american-rescue-plan-delivers-208-million-in-covid-relief-to-support-phoenix-area-public-transit-industry", "American Rescue Plan Delivers $208 Million in COVID Relief to Support Phoenix-Area Public Transit Industry", "2021-03-30", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that transit agencies in the Phoenix-Mesa Urbanized Area will receive $208 million from the American Rescue Plan, a priority for Stanton who serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. These funds will be used for operating expenses, including payroll and personal protective equipment costs for transit workers.\n\n\u201cArizonans rely on local transit to commute to work, shop at local businesses and access health care. As we get our economy back on track, it\u2019s critical our public transit services remain safe and available for riders, and we keep transit workers on payroll,\u201d said Stanton.\n\nStanton announced an additional $81 million Capital Investment Allocation to the South Central Light Rail Expansion to ensure construction is not halted by the steep revenue drops local governments have seen during the pandemic. These dollars will supplement funds lost for the local cost share for these projects in 2019 and 2020.\n\nFunding details outlined by the Federal Transit Administration also included $3.8 million for tribal transit systems in Arizona, and $47.2 million for Tucson\u2019s transit system.\n\nThe American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion package, included $30.5 billion total in emergency relief for public transportation systems across the country. These funds can be used to support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the sharp decline in ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic and is provided at a 100-percent federal cost share, with no local match required.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/135-million-in-federal-relief-funds-reach-local-community-health-centers-to-increase-equity-in-vaccine-distribution", "$135 Million in Federal Relief Funds Reach Local Community Health Centers to Increase Equity in Vaccine Distribution", "2021-03-26", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton announced that community health centers in Arizona\u2019s Ninth District will receive more than $32.2 million from the American Rescue Plan to accelerate vaccine distribution for low income and minority populations. The Department of Health and Human Services named Native Health, Mountain Park Health Center, Valle del Sol, Adelante Healthcare and Terros Inc. to receive funding.\n\nIn total, 23 community health centers across the state will receive more than $135 million.\n\n\u201cOur community health centers have been working tirelessly to administer shots to Arizonans, regardless of insurance or immigration status, but too many of our most vulnerable residents are still being left behind,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThese critical federal dollars will go towards making sure that vaccines are distributed as efficiently and equitably as possible.\u201d\n\nThe community health centers can use the ARP funds to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations; deliver preventive and primary health care services to people at higher risk for COVID-19; and expand health centers\u2019 operational capacity during the pandemic and beyond, including modifying and improving physical infrastructure and adding mobile units.\n\nA breakdown of the funds allocated for Arizona is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/stanton-urges-transportation-secretary-buttigieg-to-support-arizona-s-i-11-public-transit-projects", "Stanton Urges Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to Support Arizona\u2019s I-11, Public Transit Projects", "2021-03-25", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton made the case to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today to support critical Arizona infrastructure projects, including Interstate 11 and the regional light rail. Secretary Buttigieg appeared before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on \u201cThe Administration\u2019s Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe need the federal government to support light rail throughout Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe\u2014and to support the construction of new highways such as Interstate 11 and the expansion of existing highways, including Interstate 10,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThe role of the both the local and federal government is particularly important in Arizona because state leaders have really fallen short when it comes to making infrastructure investment at the state level.\u201d\n\nStanton asked for Secretary Buttigieg\u2019s support to complete an environmental review for I-11, the next step to advancing the interstate which would connect Phoenix to Las Vegas\u2014a step forward Stanton has pushed for throughout his time in Congress.\n\n\u201cI have heard a great deal from you and your colleagues\u2014your neighbors in Nevada\u2014on the importance of I-11,\u201d Secretary Buttigieg said. \u201cAnd we want to make sure that all of those federal processes happen as expeditiously as possible.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, Stanton sent a letter with Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada expressing the need to move forward with the review.\n\nStanton also asked Secretary Buttigieg, a fellow former mayor, about the Department of Transportation\u2019s plans to restore federal funding for local projects such as Phoenix\u2019s Northwest and South Central light rail extensions.\n\nSecretary Buttigieg said depending on project proposals, financing tools such as TIFIA (Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act) or RRIF (Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing) could be applicable. He also foreshadowed the Department\u2019s future legislative priorities, noting there\u2019s a \u201cgreat opportunity to expand\u201d federal funding pathways.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/stanton-testifies-at-first-house-hearing-on-downwinders-in-two-decades-time-is-running-out-for-these-americans", "Stanton Testifies at First House Hearing on Downwinders in Two Decades: \u2018Time is Running Out for These Americans\u2019", "2021-03-24", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "For the first time in two decades, victims of radiation exposure in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the need to bring justice to communities downwind of federal nuclear test sites.\n\nRep. Greg Stanton testified on a bipartisan panel of witnesses before the House Judiciary subcommittee today, a continuation of his advocacy to extend compensation to Downwinders in lower Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.\n\nStanton has been seeking a hearing on the issue for more than a year. He is the sponsor of H.R. 612, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, which would update RECA to include all of Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas.\n\nThe Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties\u2019 hearing, \u201cExamining the Need to Expand Eligibility Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA),\u201d marked the first time in 20 years that a proposed expansion of RECA has been heard in the House. Stanton, a member of the Judiciary Committee, worked with its leaders to ensure Arizona Downwinders\u2019 voices would be represented.\n\n\u201cFor far too long residents across northwestern Arizona have been forgotten and victimized by the federal government. In fact, today\u2019s hearing is the first time in more than two decades that many Arizonans\u2014known as Downwinders\u2014have even had the opportunity to be heard in the House,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cTime is running out for these Americans. It\u2019s long past time for the federal government to take responsibility for its actions. It\u2019s time for Congress to take a hard look at the boundaries created under RECA so that those living in Mohave County and Clark County can finally receive the justice they deserve.\u201d\n\nStanton recommended Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop to testify on behalf of the residents of Mohave County; she spoke to her own family\u2019s experience. Stanton also submitted a supportive statement on behalf of Senator Mark Kelly.\n\n\u201cOver and over my parents were told the testing was safe as our family stood on the front porch and watched in horror as the sky was filled with dust,\u201d Bishop said. \u201cWhile, at the time, we were encouraged to celebrate the advances of our government finding methods to protect U.S. citizens; unfortunately, we were blind to the fact that radioactive fallout would kill and sicken numerous members of our family. Regrettably the radioactive fallout not only impacted our family but families for hundreds of miles surrounding the test site.\u201d\n\nAs the hearing concluded, Subcommittee Chairman Steve Cohen of Tennessee thanked Stanton for his \u201cstalwart\u201d leadership and bringing attention to this issue.\n\nFull text of Stanton\u2019s testimony as prepared is available here.\n\nVideo of Stanton\u2019s testimony is available here.\n\nVideo of Supervisor Bishop\u2019s testimony is available here.\n\nFull video of the hearing, witness list and supporting documents are available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/jan-6-security-task-force-agrees-with-stanton-s-bill-recommends-capitol-police-wear-body-cameras", "Jan. 6 Security Task Force Agrees with Stanton\u2019s Bill, Recommends Capitol Police Wear Body Cameras", "2021-03-16", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "A security assessment submitted to Congressional leadership agreed with Rep. Greg Stanton\u2019s push for U.S. Capitol Police officers to wear body cameras while on duty.\n\nThe assessment was made after a six-week-long, nonpartisan review by the \u201cTask Force 1-6,\u201d which convened to identify actions that could be taken immediately to improve the security of the Capitol, Members, and staff following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.\n\nIn January, in the aftermath of the attack, Stanton introduced legislation to require all uniformed, on-duty U.S. Capitol Police officers to use body-worn cameras, citing the safety of the officers, staff and the public.\n\n\u201cThe ongoing investigations of the armed insurrection against our government would be much more thorough if they were aided by footage from body cameras,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThe assessment by this nonpartisan Task Force backs up our ongoing efforts to make this common-sense security improvement.\u201d\n\nThe Task Force 1-6 report concludes: \u201cWe also recommend the USCP be equipped with Body-Worn Cameras (BWC), an item not currently in their inventory, to improve police accountability and protect officers from false accusations of misconduct. BWC also provide visual and audio evidence that can independently verify what happened in any given situation, leading to better investigations and prosecutions when needed.\u201d\n\nThe Task Force 1-6 was led by retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honor\u00e9 and comprised of a team of professionals with law enforcement, legal, personal protection, intelligence, operational, and Congressional experience. As part of its review, the panel met with leadership and staff of numerous government agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police; the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms; the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD); Federal Law Enforcement Partners (FBI, DHS, FPS); the Departments of Defense and the Army; the Pentagon Force Protection Agency; and the National Guard Bureau and relevant subordinate commands, such as the D.C. National Guard.\n\nStanton will continue to engage with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch to ensure a supplemental package for U.S. Capitol Police includes the funding to equip uniformed officers with body-worn cameras.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/stanton-to-co-chair-key-immigration-task-force", "Stanton to Co-Chair Key Immigration Task Force", "2021-03-12", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton will co-chair the New Democrat Coalition\u2019s Immigration Task Force and, in that role, will push for common-sense, modern immigration reform that will create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants with deep ties to this country and strengthen Arizona\u2019s economy.\n\nStanton will co-chair the task force with Congressman Salud Carbajal of California. The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) is made up of more than 90 forward-thinking House Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies.\n\nYesterday, the group endorsed two pieces of immigration reform legislation: H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1537, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Both bills are expected to be considered on the House floor next week.\n\n\u201cImmigration is an issue where we can find bipartisan common ground, and New Dems are committed to building a fair and inclusive immigration system that reflects our values as a nation of immigrants and strengthens the American economy,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThat starts with protecting America\u2019s Dreamers and essential immigrant workers. These two bills earned our endorsement because they do right by the immigrants who have called our country home for so long\u2014and they're the right thing to do for our economy.\"\n\nH.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act would provide permanent protections to the nation\u2019s Dreamers, as well as to TPS and DED holders, allowing them to contribute fully to their local communities and the country while providing a pathway to citizenship.\n\nH.R. 1537, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act makes meaningful reforms to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program and creates a first-of-its-kind, merit-based visa program specifically designed for the nation\u2019s agricultural sector. These changes will help stabilize and preserve the American agricultural sector by ensuring farmers can meet their labor needs well into the future.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/house-judiciary-committee-will-hold-hearing-on-justice-for-mohave-county-downwinders", "House Judiciary Committee Will Hold Hearing on Justice for Mohave County Downwinders", "2021-03-08", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler today confirmed that the committee will soon hold a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders, an issue championed by Rep. Greg Stanton.\n\nStanton, the sponsor of H.R. 612, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 [LINK], has been working to deliver justice for Downwinders in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.\n\n\u201cCongressman Stanton has been a passionate and persistent advocate for Downwinders in the southwest, and I believe this is an issue worthy of our immediate consideration,\u201d said Chairman Jerry Nadler. \u201cThe Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to learn more about Downwinders and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in the very near future.\u201d\n\nDetails of the hearing, including the date and witnesses, are forthcoming.\n\n\u201cThis long-awaited hearing is a key step in righting this historic wrong, and I very much appreciate Chairman Nadler\u2019s commitment to hold a hearing on this issue that is important to Arizonans,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cAlthough we can\u2019t undo the years of suffering, this Committee has the power to make sure Downwinders and their families are recognized and compensated.\u201d\n\nThis will mark the first time in two decades that a hearing on a proposed expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has been heard before the House Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over the issue. Only one hearing examining an expansion of RECA was held by the Senate Judiciary Committee in June 2018.\n\nNearly 30 years ago, Congress passed RECA to provide compensation for Downwinders, those who contracted cancer as a direct result of their exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing. In 2000, Congress broadened the scope of the law to include additional individuals affected by radiation exposure. Since then, lawmakers have learned that many additional individuals who are sick or dying from radiation exposure are still unable to receive the compensation they deserve\u2014but those impacted have not been given the opportunity to testify before Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/3/stanton-bill-addresses-nation-s-growing-eviction-crisis-protects-renters-from-long-term-credit-consequences", "Stanton Bill Addresses Nation\u2019s Growing Eviction Crisis, Protects Renters from Long-Term Credit Consequences", "2021-03-04", "2021", "2021-03", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today introduced legislation to help protect renters facing eviction due to COVID-19 from long-term financial consequences. Stanton says the measure is a first step to address the nation\u2019s growing eviction crisis.\n\nH.R. 1594, the COVID-19 Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act, would require all Credit Reporting Agencies to exclude evictions, any information related to evictions, or any proceedings seeking evictions, from consumer reports between March 13, 2020 through 120 days after the date the President terminates the national emergency.\n\nThe bill has already earned the support of the National Housing Law Project, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the Southwest Fair Housing Council and Community Legal Services of Arizona.\n\nThe CARES Act included credit reporting protections for consumers\u2019 loan payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, including late credit card and car payments\u2014but not for evictions.\n\nIn Arizona, between 211,000 and 274,000 households are at risk of eviction, according to a November 2020 report from the University of Arizona Innovation for Justice program and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Nationally, the figure is between 6.6 million and 9.5 million households at risk\u2014and the estimated public costs of eviction-related homelessness at those rates could reach as high as $128.5 billion.\n\n\u201cThe pandemic has caused so much financial hardship to millions of Americans. Without this important relief for renters, our credit reporting system could continue to needlessly punish hardworking families for years to come,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cWhen you\u2019re at your lowest, unsure if you\u2019re able to keep a roof of your family\u2019s head, you likely aren\u2019t considering the long-term impact of an eviction on your personal credit. By preventing renters\u2019 credit opportunities from being dragged down by pandemic-evictions, families will have peace of mind as they build back and recover from this crisis.\u201d\n\nIndividuals who have been evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic face an uncertain future due to the long-lasting effects of these evictions on consumer reports. Although evictions do not show up on credit score reports, they may appear on other consumer reports. Even information related to evictions and proceedings seeking evictions may also appear on these reports, making it more difficult to rent housing in the future. Additionally, it may also impact renters\u2019 ability to get approved for a credit card or other loans. [Source]\n\nNational housing organizations have been sounding the alarm that United States is \u201cfacing the most severe housing crisis in its history.\u201d [Source] The eviction crisis is widespread: one in four renters have no or slight confidence they can pay next month\u2019s rent on time and another quarter have only moderate confidence they can do so. [Source] And the U.S. Census Bureau survey showed an estimated 12.4 million adult renters are behind on payments.\n\nStanton\u2019s bill limits its scope to evictions or eviction proceedings as a result of the pandemic. Though there have been eviction moratoriums in place at the state and federal level, The Arizona Republic reported that more than 900 evictions were filed against tenants in Arizona who likely should have been protected by the federal CARES Act.\n\n\u201cRent relief and a federal eviction moratorium are necessary to keep Americans safe during the pandemic emergency, but some of the implications of the COVID rental crisis will continue long after the pandemic is over. We are grateful to Congressman Stanton for introducing the COVID Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act, which will ensure that tenants\u2019 are not punished for pandemic-related eviction filings, judgements or arrearages that accrued through the duration of the emergency. This will limit damage to renters and ensure the COVID crisis does not limit housing choices in the future,\u201d said Shamus Roller, Executive Director of National Housing Law Project.\n\n\u201cWithout significant federal intervention, our nation will experience an eviction crisis that will put lives risk, undermine public health, and have long-term negative consequences that harm renters for years to come,\u201d said Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. \u201cEviction records make it difficult for renters to find stable housing, pushing families deeper into poverty. Congressman Stanton\u2019s COVID Eviction Consumer Report Fairness Act would ensure that eviction records do not follow renters into the future, an essential part of any comprehensive plan to address long-term housing stability.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, during the pandemic, many families lost their employment. While they are working with their landlord to pay as much as they can and applying to all available rental assistance, help does not come quickly enough, and the landlords are receiving eviction judgments against these families. With the loss of employment, families are looking to find alternative cheaper but decent housing. However, once a judgment is on a families' credit history, they now have a barrier to any other adequate housing. They are stuck. They cannot continue to pay the rent of their current landlord, and their credit now prohibits them from finding cheaper, safe housing,\u201d said Pamela Bridge, Director of Litigation and Advocacy at Community Legal Services of Arizona.\n\n\u201cThe Southwest Fair Housing Council supports Representative Stanton's bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude information relating to certain evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic from consumer reports. The economic devastation wrought by the pandemic has disproportionately impacted people of color, persons with disabilities, and families with children through job loss and eviction. The Fair Housing Act mandates that we expand housing choice for all. Evictions due to COVID-19 should not limit housing choice as people recover physically, emotionally, and economically from the pandemic,\u201d said Jay Young, Executive Director of the Southwest Fair Housing Council.\n\nRelated Items:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:33:37Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/2/stanton-leads-house-effort-to-establish-covid-19-victims-and-survivors-memorial-day", "Stanton Leads House Effort to Establish \u2018COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day\u2019", "2021-02-25", "2021", "2021-02", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton will introduce a House Resolution commemorating the first Monday in March as \u201cCOVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day\u201d to memorialize those lost and their loved ones, and recognize the suffering of those who still carry unknown health side effects from the virus. To build awareness around the effort, Stanton has partnered with two Arizonans who lost parents to the virus and have been working to honor the more than 500,000 lives lost.\n\n\u201cThis week, Americans mourned half a million lives lost to the coronavirus\u2014half a million family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers\u2014and their absence in our communities is difficult to comprehend,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cCommemorating this Memorial Day is an important marker for all those affected by this pandemic. Long after our nation moves beyond this most grim episode, we will need to collectively recognize all those we lost and the aftershocks of what we experienced.\u201d\n\nIn Arizona alone, more than 15,690 individuals have died due to COVID-19.\n\nStanton has been working with Kristin Urquiza, cofounder of Marked by COVID, and Tara Krebbs, an advocate with the organization. Both women lost their fathers to COVID-19 last year and have since worked to lift the stories of victims and their families. They turned their advocacy to state and local governments, asking them to recognize March 1 as a memorial day, and so far, more than 100 cities and dozens of states have joined the effort.\n\n\u201cEach and every one of the millions of people now #MarkedByCOVID were forced to make major\u2014and in many cases the ultimate sacrifice,\u201d said Urquiza. \u201cWe must create a collective public memory that encapsulates the unvarnished truth of what happened and why. Though the desire to return to normal is understandable, it is not realistic: thousands of people are still dying each day, and millions are still in mourning. We need to publicly grieve, heal, recognize, learn and prevent this from ever happening again if we want to move forward as one united nation. A COVID Memorial Day is essential on this path.\u201d\n\n\u201cMy family is so thankful that Representative Stanton has introduced this resolution. The pandemic has not been a pretty part of our history, but it is a part of our history and needs to be recognized,\u201d said Krebbs. \u201cOur lost loved ones deserve to be honored and memorialized. While we are currently still living through this tragedy, a memorial day offers our community a sense of unity and hope. My father, Charles Krebbs, loved his community and I know he would be proud to see us coming together to show love and support for all who have been affected by COVID-19.\u201d\n\nTuesday evening, Stanton and members of the House gathered on the steps of the Capitol to light candles in vigil for those who\u2019ve passed. He said the moment was somber, but also one of hope.\n\n\u201cVaccines are reaching our communities\u2014and more are on the way,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cWe still have a lot of work ahead to make sure people are healthy and safeguard our local economies, but I\u2019m full of hope that together we can overcome this.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the Resolution can be viewed here. Stanton will introduce it tomorrow with cosponsors.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:26:35Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/2/stanton-continues-push-more-federal-judges-arizona", "Stanton Continues Push for More Federal Judges in Arizona", "2021-02-24", "2021", "2021-02", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today continued his push to assign additional federal district judges to Arizona to keep up with the state\u2019s rapid population growth and expand access to the judicial system to communities around the state at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing.\n\nSince 2000, Arizona\u2019s population has grown by 50 percent\u2014increasing the criminal and civil caseload in federal courts\u2014yet in that time, the state has seen the addition of only one federal judge.\n\nStanton cited issues weighing on Arizona\u2019s federal courts, including growing caseloads, backlogs, and a lack of access to justice for rural and tribal communities.\n\n\u201cArizona desperately needs more federal district judges,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThe district court has been working with too little for too long and at the expense of Arizonans who should have fair, unobstructed access to our country\u2019s judicial system. Additional judgeships is a good place to start.\u201d\n\nArizona Federal Judge Diane Humetewa testified before the subcommittee on the need to add more permanent judgeships in the state and emphasized how acute this need is in Tribal communities, particularly in Northern Arizona, home to the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe\n\n\u201cThe judiciary in the District of Arizona desperately needs new permanent judgeships. The district\u2019s caseload shows little sign of subsiding, and it continues to strain our existing resources,\u201d Judge Humetewa said. \u201cThe status quo simply cannot meet the Constitutional mandate to administer meaningful justice for all of its citizens.\u201d\n\nHumetewa\u2019s participation in the hearing happened at Stanton\u2019s urging\u2014he worked closely with the Chief Judge for the District of Arizona, Judge Murray Snow, and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler to secure her invitation to testify.\n\nBackground on the Need for New Judgeships\n\nThe last time a new judgeship in Arizona was authorized was 19 years ago.\n\nFor the 12?month period ending September 30, 2020, Arizona ranked fifth in the nation for criminal felony filings and 16th for civil case filings.\n\nThe judiciary\u2019s Federal Court Management Statistics for the 12?month period ending September 30, 2019, showed Arizona had a weighted caseload of 800 filings per district judge, which is the 5th highest in the country. Arizona\u2019s weighted filings were 86% higher than the general standard of 430 cases per judgeship and 50% higher than the national average of 535.\n\nCriminal filings in Northern Arizona increased 13% between 2016 and 2019, and civil case filings increased 21% during the same period. The weighted caseload for Northern Arizona has been well above the national average of 535 for years. For example, in 2019, the weighted caseload for that area was 774.6.\n\nA full?time federal magistrate judge in Flagstaff handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary stages of felony cases\u2014including a preliminary hearing and detention hearing\u2014that arise in the Grand Canyon National Park, Glenn Canyon National Recreation Area, Lake Powell, Lake Mohave, and other federal jurisdictions in Northern Arizona, including Indian Country. If a felony case proceeds beyond the preliminary stages (i.e., the case is not pled down to a misdemeanor), then the case must be transferred to Phoenix for adjudication by a district court judge.\n\nBecause Arizona\u2019s federal courtrooms are located in the major metropolitan areas, many residents in remote areas\u2014including on Tribal Lands\u2014face logistical challenges seeking justice. That includes delayed investigations from a lack of federal law enforcement resources, delayed prosecution decisions, and hours-long trips to engage with the courts and judges.\n\nIn the 116th Congress, Stanton advocated for and helped advance a bill to expand access to federal courts in Arizona by amending the U.S. code to allow Flagstaff and Yuma to hold district court proceedings. H.R. 1569 was signed into law in 2019.\n\nJudge Humetewa\u2019s full written testimony, including statistics and visual exhibits, is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:26:35Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/2/stanton-partners-local-schools-deliver-1000-valentines-seniors-and-frontline", "Stanton Partners with Local Schools to Deliver 1,000 Valentines to Seniors and Frontline Workers", "2021-02-12", "2021", "2021-02", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, Rep. Greg Stanton collected more than a thousand handmade valentine cards created by elementary school students in Arizona\u2019s 9th District\u2014their messages are for frontline health care workers and seniors in the community.\n\nStanton partnered with more than 50 schools across 8 districts to create the hand-drawn paper valentines, as well as audio messages and digital valentines from students learning virtually. The valentines are being delivered today to frontline workers at community health centers, including Native Health, Valle Del Sol, and Mountain Park Tempe. Stanton worked with Meals on Wheels Tempe to deliver the cards to local senior centers with the pre-packaged meals. Some schools also crafted cards for veterans; Stanton\u2019s team delivered them to the VA and Arizona State Veteran Home.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re sending a little love from the community to our frontline workers who have been working tirelessly for nearly a year fighting this pandemic, and I\u2019m so grateful to our students, teachers and administrators for their support and creativity,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cWe also wanted to use Valentine\u2019s Day to connect with seniors in our community. The pandemic has been especially tough on them too, as so many seniors have been separated from their families. Senior isolation is a growing challenge, and we\u2019re finding ways to confront that\u2014even small gestures like this can make a big difference.\u201d\n\nStanton\u2019s team has been working for the last few weeks with administrators and teachers from Balsz, Cartwright, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe Union, Tempe Elementary and Madison School Districts to collect the cards.\n\n\u201cArredondo was so excited to participate in Congressman Stanton's Valentines program this year. During these times when so much is out of our control, especially for kids, we thought it was important for our Roadrunners to have this opportunity to see how they can make the world a better place and that they have that power with them every day,\u201d said Alison M. Bruening-Hamati, Principal of Arredondo Elementary in Tempe.\n\n\u201cThese cards really brightened up our day. It\u2019s been a tough year. Our team has been working very hard to ensure people get the care they need, while also dealing with the realities of the pandemic on their own lives, so it means the world that the community is behind us,\u201d said Dr. John Swagert, CEO of Mountain Park Health Center.\n\nLast year, Stanton\u2019s office partnered with more than a dozen schools to deliver Valentine\u2019s Day cards to local veterans.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:26:35Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/2/stanton-continues-fight-against-opioid-crisis-reintroduces-bill-require", "Stanton Continues Fight Against Opioid Crisis, Reintroduces Bill to Require Addictive Prescription Warning Labels", "2021-02-11", "2021", "2021-02", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today reintroduced his bill to require warning labels on addictive prescription painkillers\u2014an important step, he says, to combat the nation\u2019s opioid crisis. Stanton originally introduced the bipartisan Lessening Addiction by Enhancing Labeling (LABEL) Opioids Act during his freshman term.\n\nBetween June 2017 and February 2021, there were 8,482 suspected opioid-related deaths in Arizona, and more than 61,200 suspected opioid overdoses, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that in 2018, 21 percent of opioid-related deaths in Arizona were caused by addictive prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.\n\n\u201cResponsible, common-sense labeling practices are an important step toward educating patients about the risks of opioid misuse. Too many fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters are prescribed what seem like safe prescription painkillers, and instead of getting on the road to recovery they are put on a path to addiction,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cAs we continue to fight the global coronavirus pandemic, we have to remain vigilant and fight the public health crisis caused by over-prescribed opioids that has affected far too many Arizona families.\u201d\n\nIn January 2021, according to ADHS, 136,720 opioid prescriptions were dispensed to Arizonans.\n\nThe LABEL Opioids Act would amend the Controlled Substance Act to require labeling prescription opioid bottles dispensed to patients with a clear, and concise warning that opioids may cause dependence, addiction, or overdose. This is similar to what is required for cigarette packaging.\n\nThe labeling requirement would apply to any opioid or opiate listed in Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Schedules II, III, IV, or V with the exception of a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of addiction or an opioid use disorder.\n\nThe Secretary of Health and Human Services has one year to finalize the regulations, and dispensers of prescriptions\u2014pharmacists\u2014would have an additional year to comply with the new regulations.\n\nIn 2018, Arizona passed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act, which, among other provisions, requires different labeling and packaging for opioids\u2014including a red cap on the bottle to indicate to patients that it is an opioid. The labeling and red cap are required for bottles that contain Schedule II medication. The LABEL Act would require similar labeling tactics in all 50 states.\n\nThe bill has previously earned the support of organizations including the American Public Health Association, Community Antidrug Coalitions of American, National Association of County and City Health Officials, National Safety Council, Trust for America's Health, and Mass Medical Society.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:26:35Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/2/stanton-balderson-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-foster-sustainable-building", "Stanton, Balderson Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Foster Sustainable Building Practices, Support Growing Communities", "2021-02-02", "2021", "2021-02", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Troy Balderson of Ohio reintroduced their bipartisan bill to make it easier for growing communities to access aggregates resources\u2014the stone, sand and gravel products essential to all construction and public works projects.\n\nThe Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping Aggregates Sustainable (ROCKS) Act would require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a working group of state, local, and tribal officials, and relevant industry stakeholders to study the use of aggregates and recommend practices and policies to ensure continued access to this important resource.\n\n\u201cArizona is a state that has had to be smart about managing its aggregates resources,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cTo build the infrastructure we need to support our growing population, we have to consider where our building materials come from and how we move them to construction sites. Arizona has been a leader in innovative policies to address this challenge\u2014and now we\u2019re applying those lessons at the federal level.\u201d\n\nArizona\u2019s rapid population growth has created pressure on aggregates producers to quickly and effectively supply the materials needed to develop infrastructure quickly and on a large scale. Some areas of Arizona are experiencing shortages of permitted resources, which forces producers to transport aggregates from remote quarries\u2014resulting in higher transportation costs as well as a cost on our environment.\n\nNot only are locally-produced aggregates more affordable for suppliers and buyers, but they also require less fuel for transport, cause less traffic congestion and fewer traffic accidents, reduce road wear, lower air emissions, and create a smaller carbon footprint compared to imported aggregates.\n\n\u201cOhio\u2019s land is rich with the raw materials used in building and construction projects,\u201d said Balderson. \u201cEncouraging the use of these aggregates like sand and stone in local projects benefits both sides: the buyer is able to more efficiently obtain the materials through reduced transportation time and costs, and the supplier\u2019s business growth benefits the local economy and jobs market.\u201d\n\nStanton continues to use his position as the only Arizona member to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advocate for smart, sustainable infrastructure investments and practices at the federal level. An Arizona state law similar to the ROCKS Act, passed in 2011, requires that general plans identify nearby aggregates, and that planners develop policies to preserve these aggregates for future use.\n\nThe ROCKS Act was included in last Congress\u2019s INVEST Act and the Moving Forward Act, a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that passed the House last year.\n\n\u201cWhile Arizona has taken steps to study and ensure aggregates sustainability, the ROCKS Act would further establish a working group of federal, state and local stakeholders to examine the use of aggregates and institute federal guidelines to ensure continued access to this critical resource. Planners in many areas around the country have clearly not recognized the importance of locally mined aggregates. In Arizona, aggregates are an essential part of projects that people really care about including being a constituent in ready mixed concrete and asphalt that goes into the state and local infrastructure that is critical to our communities. Establishing a framework and new requirements for decision makers and community leaders to responsibly address one of the most critical elements affecting the viability of future development; the availability of affordable construction material. ARPA thanks Congressman Greg Stanton for his tremendous leadership to advance the ROCKS Act in Congress,\u201d said Steve Trussell, President of the Arizona Rock Products Association.\n\n\u201cThe 400 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association applaud Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ) and Rep. Troy Balderson (OH) for introducing the Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping Aggregates Sustainable (ROCKS) Act. Their leadership to advance this bipartisan legislation, that promotes sustainable access to needed construction materials, will improve the lives of all Americans,\u201d said Michele Stanley, NSSGA Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs. \u201cAggregates are the second most utilized product in the world and are the bedrock in the creation of buildings, roads, airports and bridges. They are indispensable in developing the infrastructure needed to access to clean water, deliver reliable energy and advance environmental stewardship. It is imperative that all communities have access to these essential resources as we work together to improve our outdated infrastructure. Sustainable, local access to aggregate materials improves construction costs, extends taxpayer dollars, reduces congestion and leads to better environmental outcomes.\u201d\n\nStanton and Balderson\u2019s bill directs the working group to:\n\nStudy the use of aggregates resources in federally funded transportation projects and how the proximity of aggregates resources impacts cost and the environment;\n\nExamine how state, tribal and local transportation and planning agencies may consider aggregates resources when developing projects;\n\nIdentify any challenges for transportation project sponsors about access and proximity to these resources.\n\nBackground on the Arizona Aggregates Industry:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:26:35Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/remembrance-day-stanton-vows-keep-fighting-justice-downwinders", "On Remembrance Day, Stanton Vows to Keep Fighting for Justice for Downwinders", "2021-01-27", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "On the National Day of Remembrance for Downwinders, Rep. Greg Stanton renewed his commitment to bring justice to victims of radiation exposure in Mohave County in northwestern Arizona and Clark County in southern Nevada. He will introduce the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 later this week.\n\nStanton began his fight in the last Congress by pushing to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which makes it possible for victims of illnesses resulting from atmospheric nuclear testing and uranium industry employment to file claims with the Department of Justice. His bill would update RECA to include both Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas\u2014a change Stanton argues is long overdue.\n\n\u201cDownwinders and advocates have been fighting for this justice and recognition for many years. It\u2019s past time we fix this oversight,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThis bill will ensure that Arizonans adversely affected by our country\u2019s national security decisions will have access to the health care treatments and resources they deserve.\u201d\n\nUnlike residents in other affected areas of Arizona, Nevada and Utah, the residents of lower Mohave County and most of Clark County have never been compensated by the federal government. Stanton\u2019s bill would also instruct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress outlining what efforts will be undertaken to educate and conduct outreach to those made newly eligible.\n\nBackground\n\nThis National Day of Remembrance for Downwinders, January 27, 2021, marks the 70th Anniversary of the first atmospheric nuclear test at the Nevada Proving Ground test site, approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.\n\nThe United States government conducted nearly 200 atmospheric weapons development tests as part of Cold War security from 1945 to 1962\u2014an era when other nations also engaged in nuclear weapons testing and proliferation. These tests exposed thousands of Americans to cancer-causing ionized radiation from nuclear fallout.\n\nWhen the injuries were discovered, Congress attempted to make amends on behalf of the nation by passing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to establish a trust fund for partial restitution to individuals who have contracted certain cancers and other serious diseases that can be directly attributed to the radiation exposure from the nuclear weapons testing.\n\nUnfortunately, that bill included serious boundary flaws that have prevented otherwise eligible Arizonans from receiving justice and the compensation to which they are entitled. Americans that reside in counties in close proximity to where the testing occurred are excluded from this program for no logical scientific reason, specifically residents in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.\n\nThe serious effects of exposure to low doses of radiation can be unpredictable, but incredibly harmful. There\u2019s a higher tendency among Downwinders to develop certain cancers including Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphomas and many more. RECA covers 19 compensable diseases.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-announces-pascua-yaqui-tribe-will-receive-900000-federal-funds-critical", "Stanton Announces Pascua Yaqui Tribe Will Receive $900,000 in Federal Funds for Critical Water Pipeline", "2021-01-26", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton today announced that the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona will receive $900,000 in federal funds to build a critical water pipeline on the reservation that will boost water security for the community.\n\nThe water pipeline will be funded through a key initiative Stanton fought to include in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which will ultimately provide $150 million for water infrastructure projects throughout Arizona. This is the first infrastructure project in the state to receive funding under the new initiative.\n\nStanton made the announcement on a call today with Chairman Peter Yucupicio and members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council.\n\nThe funds will be used to construct a pipeline to deliver non-potable water in lieu of potable water from the City of Tucson for irrigation at the Tribe\u2019s Wellness Center, Pueblo Park and nearby ball fields on the reservation. It will also support the conservation of approximately 50 acre-feet of potable water in the Tucson region that can be re-purposed to meet existing demand for the Tribe\u2014an effort that will significantly support the Tribe\u2019s ability to manage and protect its limited water supplies.\n\n\u201cIn the Southwest, water is our lifeblood. That\u2019s why in the last Congress, I fought to make sure Arizona would get its fair share of federal funds in the Water Resources Development Act\u2014because I know communities across the state have urgent needs to protect and preserve their water supplies,\u201d Stanton said. \u201cThis pipeline is the first Arizona project to receive funds, and when it\u2019s complete, it\u2019s going to support the Pascua Yaqui Reservation\u2019s growth and ability to plan for the future.\u201d\n\nStanton worked with stakeholders across Arizona, including many tribal communities, to help identify projects that would benefit from federal funds. Under the provision in the Water Resources Development Act, federal funds will cover 75 percent of the total cost of any project.\n\n\u201cWater is sacred to a lot of tribes and a lot of Arizonans\u2014for us, it\u2019s a blessing,\u201d said Chairman Yucupicio. \u201cWe had started working years back to figure out our water needs, and there was always fear\u2014would we have enough water available? This just relieves us a little bit more. It\u2019s always a blessing when someone reaches out to you with relief. That\u2019s what this really means.\u201d\n\nThe Pascua Yaqui Reservation covers more than 2,200 acres in southern Arizona and is home to more than 20,000 enrolled Tribal Members.\n\nThe Reservation currently has no surface water and no groundwater wells to supply water to its residents. A 2011 intergovernmental agreement between the Tribe and the City of Tucson allows the Tribe to receive potable water service from the City, but limits the amount the City provides. As housing needs on the reservation grows, the Tribe is set to exceed its water delivery limits with the City in just a few years.\n\nThe new distribution line would secure additional water from the main Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal for the reservation\u2014allowing the Tribe to use non-potable CAP water and reserve its potable supplies from the City of Tucson.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-inaction-arizona-officials-has-been-deadly", "Stanton: Inaction from Arizona Officials \u2018Has Been Deadly\u2019", "2021-01-26", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "One year after Arizona\u2019s first confirmed case of COVID-19, Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement.\n\n\u201cThe past year has been dark. We\u2019ve lost more than 12,000 Arizonans to the coronavirus\u2014family members, neighbors, colleagues and friends. More than 732,000 have been sick, many still suffering lingering side effects. So many of those deaths would have been preventable had there been quicker, science-driven strategic action.\n\nFrom the earliest days of this virus, federal, state and even some local leaders denied the severity of this public health crisis and repeatedly failed to learn from their mistakes. We saw this when defective test kits were sent to our public health officials and the public wasn\u2019t made aware. We saw it when doctors across the state were discouraged from testing individuals for COVID-19. And we saw it when Arizona became the global leader in the spread of COVID-19, not once\u2014but twice.\n\nInaction and incompetence\u2014from inadequate contact tracing plans, to a shortage of rapid tests, to delays in getting personal protective equipment to rural and tribal communities\u2014has been deadly in Arizona. And to make matters worse, our governor has failed to model the behavior he expected from Arizonans and ignored science in his approach to fighting the virus. Shockingly to this day, he refuses to adopt the most common-sense of mitigation strategies: mandating masks.\n\nCongress has delivered federal resources and relief to communities five times now. My office continues to work with constituents to ensure they can access critical resources such as unemployment insurance, Paycheck Protection Program loans, housing and rental assistance, and more.\n\nI\u2019m committed to working with my colleagues in Congress and the new Administration to get additional much-needed resources to Arizona to continue fighting this virus and get our residents vaccinated. And I will continue to demand science-backed solutions and strategic plans from our state and local leaders.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-fitzpatrick-veasey-introduce-bipartisan-bill-boost-grants-local-energy", "Stanton, Fitzpatrick, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Grants for Local Energy Efficiency Projects", "2021-01-25", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).\n\nThe bipartisan effort provides grants to state, local and tribal governments to support initiatives that will reduce fossil fuel emissions and conserve energy. The bill reauthorizes the program and provides it with $3.5 billion annually for the next five years.\n\nArizona counties and cities received more than $54 million in EECBG funding when the program was last funded; Stanton hopes to bring those dollars back to the state.\n\n\u201cIn our fast-growing, desert state, we have an urgent responsibility to invest in energy efficient infrastructure that is both sustainable and makes good business sense,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cThis proven, nonpartisan block grant program will give local and tribal governments the flexibility to invest in their own energy conservation initiatives and ultimately create new, good jobs.\u201d\n\n\u201cInvesting in energy efficient infrastructure is an excellent way to continue boosting American energy independence and local economies across the country. This reauthorization of the EECBG program will provide incentives and opportunities for state and local governments to promote energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel emissions,\u201d said Fitzpatrick. \u201cThrough this reauthorization, we can also assist local governments and communities in diversifying our energy supplies by promoting the use of cleaner alternative fuels.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe bipartisan appeal of the EECBG Program has been clear since its 2007 inception during the Bush Administration and its later reauthorization during the Obama Administration in 2009,\u201d said Veasey. \u201cThis bill will get resources straight into local communities by providing job opportunities and reducing emissions. By reauthorizing the program, we will be assisting state and local governments who are in a dire financial state right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will improve energy efficiency in all sectors of the local economy and allow flexibility to fund projects that best address local conditions and needs. Cities in the North Texas district that I represent, like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington, have benefited tremendously from this program. The City of Dallas, for example, used their grant money to finance energy efficiency improvements of 248 city-owned buildings resulting in more than a million dollars a year in lowered energy costs.\u201d\n\nStanton and Veasey first introduced this bill in 2019. It previously advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee and was included in the Moving Forward Act and the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, both of which passed the full House last year. It has also earned endorsements from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities and League of Conservation Voters.\n\nThe Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program was first authorized under the Bush Administration in the Energy Independence and Security Act in 2007 to provide up to $2 billion a year over a five-year period from 2008 through 2012 and was later funded under the Obama Administration. The EECBG Program represents the largest nationwide direct investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at the community level in U.S. history. According to the Department of Energy, for every EECBG dollar spent, program participants received approximately $1.76 in bill savings over the lifetime of the measures installed.\n\nStanton, Fitzpatrick and Veasey\u2019s bill includes modifications to the original program to promote clean energy sources and help diversify local energy supplies. It would specifically authorize grant recipients to use funds on infrastructure to deliver alternative fuels such as natural gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, and other next-generation charging technologies.\n\nSince 2008, the EECBG Program has rapidly increased the number of communities directly engaged with the Department of Energy on initiatives to increased renewable energy capacity, technical knowledge, and energy efficiency projects at the local level.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-we-cannot-move-forward-without-accountability", "Stanton: \u2018We cannot move forward without accountability\u2019", "2021-01-13", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton spoke today on the House Floor in support of H.Res. 24, impeaching President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection.\n\nStanton\u2019s full remarks are below. Video is available on Twitter and YouTube.\n\nDonald Trump is the first president in the history of this Republic to incite a violent insurrection against our own government\u2014against our own people. It is a shocking betrayal of his oath of office and our American values.\n\nWe don\u2019t yet know if the President will face criminal charges, but we do know that he must be held to account. Each one of us in this House took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution, against all enemies, foreign and domestic\u2014even if that enemy is the President.\n\nWe must move forward as a nation from these darkest of days. But we cannot move forward without accountability. We must impeach this President.\n\nI yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/latest-covid-relief-bill-provides-107-million-aid-arizona-public-transit", "Latest COVID Relief Bill Provides $107 Million in Aid to Arizona Public Transit Industry", "2021-01-12", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Arizona\u2019s transit industry will get more than $107 million in emergency funds provided by the most recent COVID-19 relief package\u2014a priority for Rep. Greg Stanton who serves on the House Transportation Committee. The Phoenix-Mesa Urbanized Area\u2014which Stanton represents\u2014will receive $85,260,499 in funds for local transit systems, and an additional $756,544 to organizations that help meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.\n\n\u201cArizonans rely on transit to get to work, access health care and other essential services. These critical funds will be put to work right away to ensure that transit services remain safe and available for riders, and to keep transit workers on payroll,\u201d said Stanton.\n\nThe Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, a $900 billion package, included $14 billion total in emergency relief for transit. These funds can be used to support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the sharp decline in ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic and is provided at a 100-percent federal cost share, with no local match required.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-co-sponsors-resolution-impeach-president-trump-inciting-violent-attack", "Stanton Co-Sponsors Resolution to Impeach  President Trump for Inciting Violent Attack on Congress", "2021-01-11", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Greg Stanton is an original cosponsor of legislation introduced today to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump incited an insurrection and violent attack on Congress and the temple to our nation\u2019s democracy in an attempt to hold on to power despite losing a free and fair election. His actions are a shocking betrayal of his oath to preserve, protect, and defend our Constitution\u2014unlike anything we\u2019ve seen in our nation\u2019s history.\n\n\u201cWe as a nation cannot begin to heal and move forward without accountability. And the president must be held to account for his actions,\u201d Stanton said.\n\nThe House tomorrow will consider a resolution introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin calling on the Vice President to mobilize the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the President. Stanton will support the measure.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/stanton-introduce-bill-requiring-capitol-police-utilize-body-worn-cameras", "Stanton to Introduce Bill Requiring  Capitol Police to Utilize Body-worn Cameras", "2021-01-11", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Following Wednesday\u2019s violent attack by domestic terrorists on the U.S. Capitol and the death of a Capitol Police officer and four others, Rep. Greg Stanton is pushing legislation to require all uniformed, on-duty Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras. He will introduce a bill proposing the requirement this week.\n\n\u201cFor the safety of our Capitol Police officers, the public and everyone who works in the Capitol complex, it\u2019s imperative that officers utilize body-worn cameras while on duty,\u201d said Stanton. \u201cLast week\u2019s armed insurrection against our government and breach of the United States Capitol building stunned the world, and we have a lot to learn about what went wrong. But I\u2019m certain that the investigation\u2014and the process to hold those responsible to account\u2014would be much more thorough if aided by footage from body cameras.\u201d\n\nInvestigations of the attack on the Capitol will rely heavily on cell phone and surveillance videos in the absence of any body camera footage.\n\nStanton introduced a bill during the last Congress to make the use of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers a condition of eligibility for COPS grants.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/2021/1/rep-stanton-reject-ill-conceived-attack-our-democracy-0", "Stanton: \u2018Reject this ill-conceived attack on our democracy\u2019", "2021-01-07", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", "stanton", "https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Last night, Rep. Greg Stanton delivered a defense of Arizona\u2019s election results from the House Floor during a Joint Session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote. Stanton\u2019s remarks came after a day of violent attacks on the U.S. Capitol.\n\nHis full remarks as prepared for delivery are below. Video of his speech is available on Twitter and YouTube, included below.\n\nMadam Speaker:\n\nOver the last few hours, we have seen the consequences of dangerous, un-American rhetoric. An armed insurrection against the seat of government of the most powerful country on earth. A breach of this Capitol building to attack Congress \u2013 something that has not taken place since the British occupied this building during the War of 1812. An attempted coup spurred by rhetoric coming from those who are looking out for themselves, not our country.\n\nAnd it is stunning, Madam Speaker, that there are some in this House who have voiced support for what just happened. It was not a protest. It was treason. It was sedition. And it should be prosecuted as such.\n\nAt its root is a disease that has infected our politics, one that will make some political leaders do anything \u2013 including lie and incite violence \u2013 to hold on to power. That\u2019s what we\u2019re seeing before our very eyes.\n\nIn contesting the outcome of this election, my Republican colleagues make a contradictory argument that puts party and power before country. They argue the election results were valid when it showed they won their races, but the same ballots were somehow fraudulent when it produced a result that President Trump did not like. Keep the results we like, they demand, cancel the one we don\u2019t.\n\nThat\u2019s just not how democracy works. And neither is armed insurrection.\n\nHere\u2019s the truth: Arizona has a long, bipartisan record of conducting safe, secure and fair elections \u2013 and I say that as someone whose party has more often than not been on the losing end of those elections. This last election was once again safe and secure, and I commend our state and county elections officials \u2013 public servants on both sides of the aisle \u2013 for making Arizona proud once again.\n\nWe are here because the case that Republicans have brought before us has failed in court over and over and over again.\n\nMy colleagues say, \u201cLet this go back to the state . . . let them decide.\u201d\n\nMy friends, Arizona has spoken. They have sent the correct electors.\n\nArizona\u2019s Republican Attorney General \u2013 one of the most partisan in the country \u2013 said \u201cThere is no evidence, there are no facts that would lead anyone to believe the election results will change.\u201d\n\nThe Republican speaker of our State House has told us: He doesn\u2019t like the results of the election, but they are the right results: Joe Biden has won Arizona.\n\nThe State Supreme Court \u2013 made up entirely of justices appointed by Republican governors \u2013 they have spoken too. The Court said the President\u2019s challenge \u201cfails to present any evidence of \u2018misconduct,\u2019 \u2018illegal votes\u2019 or that the Biden electors \u2018did not in fact receive the highest number of votes for office.\u2019\u201d\n\nLook to the words of one of the President\u2019s own campaign chairs in my state: our governor, Doug Ducey. Our governor loves the President; he\u2019s been so loyal. He made sure the President could hold large rallies in our state in the middle of a pandemic, and the governor personally attended them. They spoke so often the governor gave the President a special \u201cHail to the Chief\u201d ringtone on his phone.\n\nAfter Election Day, as the legal challenges played out, the governor kept quiet. But when the truth became clear, even he acknowledged \u201cJoe Biden did win Arizona.\" I am grateful that, in this instance, the governor put the law \u2013 not partisan politics \u2013 first. And I urge my colleagues in this House to follow his lead.\n\nEach and every one of us in this House \u2013 the People\u2019s House \u2013 swore an oath to preserve, protect and defend our Constitution against all enemies \u2013 foreign and domestic. Over the last few hours, we have gained a better understanding of what that means.\n\nThe future of Constitution \u2013 the most precious of the founding documents of the greatest democracy humankind has ever known \u2013 is in our hands.\n\nDefending democracy is not \u2013 and should not be \u2013 a partisan task. It is a sacred one. Right here, right now, we must recognize that fidelity to the founding principles of our nation are not about loyalty to one man, but rather to ensure \u201cthat government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.\u201d\n\nThe world is watching all of us right now.\n\nWe must \u2013 we must \u2013 get it right. Reject this ill-conceived attack on our democracy.\n\nI yield back.\n\n-30-", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:19:43Z"], ["http://rubengallego.house.gov/media/editorial/demonstration-editorial", "Demonstration Editorial", "2021-01-03", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ruben Gallego", "G000574", "rubengallego.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the pageoppositetheeditorial, and the modernop-edwas invented. Today 'editorial' and 'op-ed' are often used interchangeably to refer to any written piece expressing an opinion on the issues of the day, whether in a magazine, a newspaper, or a website. In the Editorials you find on this website you can read my views on matters of importance to our District, my work in Congress, and how they impact you.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://rubengallego.house.gov/media/speeches/demonstration-speech", "Demonstration Speech", "2021-01-03", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ruben Gallego", "G000574", "rubengallego.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time to speak, or sometimes observe silence, are adapted from rules of order originally written by Thomas Jefferson. The speeches and other proceedings of the House are published daily in theCongressional Record. In the Speeches listed on this website, you can find public statements I have given on the House Floor, or on public news media.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/moderates-midwife-long-stalled-pandemic-relief-bill", "Moderates midwife long-stalled pandemic relief bill", "2021-01-01", "2021", "2021-01", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "President Donald Trump this week finally signed a $900 billion pandemic bailout bill that split the two representatives for Rim Country and the White Mountains in Congress.\nThe pandemic package includes $600 for each taxpayer making less than $75,000, another 11 weeks of extended unemployment totaling $300 per week, continued coverage for gig and part-time workers, a continuation of the ban on evictions, nearly $300 billion in low-cost or forgivable loans for businesses affected by the pandemic and $70 billion for vaccine distribution and COVID testing. The last-minute vote also averted a government shutdown.\nHowever, President Donald Trump has criticized the package for not including at least $2,000 for individual taxpayers as well as the large number of unrelated provisions in the overall package. After a weeklong delay that allowed extended unemployment benefits to expire, Trump signed the package on the brink of a government shutdown.\nThe COVID relief provisions are linked to a $2.4 trillion package designed to keep the government running, which was laden with a host of other provisions that drew criticism from both sides of the aisle. Lawmakers had hours to absorb the details of the 5,500-page package, which included protection against surprise medical bills, major new tax breaks for businesses, military spending and new regulations for race tracks in Kentucky. The bill will also allow businesses to deduct from taxes both the federal loans they receive and the business expenditures those loans covered, effectively doubling the tax benefit.\nIt's unclear when people will begin receiving the individual payments or how the delay will affect unemployment benefits. Arizona's unemployment benefits programs has suffered major problems in disbursing the original extended and expanded unemployment benefits  including big problems with fraudulent claims.\nRep. Paul Gosar voted against the $2.4 trillion package, which included the $900 billion pandemic stimulus bill as well as an omnibus spending bill to keep government running. Lawmakers faced both a Christmas recess deadline and a possible government shutdown if they balked at the package.\nHe cited provisions in the package that would provide foreign aid, climate change studies and immigration provisions. When Congress votes to prioritize foreign citizens over our own, I will always call them out and will be an emphatic no, said Gosar, who represents all of Rim Country and much of western Arizona in an overwhelmingly Republican district.\nAdditionally, he said, the bill is over 5,500 pages and Congress was given mere hours to read it. No member can honestly say they know exactly what they voted for this evening. That is reason alone to vote no.\nOn the other hand, Rep. Tom O'Halleran played a key role in development of the compromise that broke a nine-month partisan standoff. The Democrat, who represents all the White Mountains and eastern Arizona, is part of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the house, which pulled together the compromise from which the final bill grew.\nWhile I am beyond relieved we've finally passed a new, bipartisan deal for struggling families, businesses, and hospitals, this is no victory, said O'Halleran in a prepared statement. It is merely delivering the bare minimum for the American people. Today, we finally did what should have been done months ago. Since we passed the CARES Act in March, I've worked with a bipartisan, bicameral group to come to the table, stay at the table, and work to restart negotiations. While today's package is not the totality of relief that is needed, I'm pleased we are finally moving in the direction we desperately need to go.\nBipartisan groups of moderates in the House and Senate played the key role in outflanking the Senate and House leadership, which had been in a bitter standoff for months. House Democrats wanted a $2.4 trillion package that included $1,200 per taxpayer and $100 billion for schools for state and local governments as well as a continuation of $600 weekly extended unemployment benefits. Senate Republicans wanted a $300 billion package, with most of the money going to business and corporate loans. The Senate package would have included sweeping liability protections for businesses and corporations for lawsuits related to the pandemic.\nThe Problem Solvers Caucus ultimately broke with the leadership and fashioned a $1 trillion package that pulled key elements from both the Republican and Senate plans. A bipartisan group of moderate Senators built on that proposal with a $900 billion plan that struck a compromise by dropping the liability protection from the Republican side and the local government aid on the Democratic side.\nAfter President-elect Joe Biden quietly signaled the need for a compromise plan, House and Senate Democratic leaders came on board. After a final frantic round of negotiations, both sides agreed on a compromise that passed with an overwhelming majority  aside from a relatively small number of dissenters like Gosar.\nHowever, House and Senate leadership negotiated the final details of the bill behind closed doors and then gave the rest of the House and Senate members just hours to vote on the full, linked package  after inserting a host of seemingly unrelated provisions.\nO'Halleran put out a release detailing projects and funding in the package to benefit his sprawling district, which includes the Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations.\nWhile today's legislation addresses some concerns, it comes nowhere close to addressing all concerns, remarked O'Halleran following the vote. I never want to see the kind of partisan procrastination we dealt with all summer hamstring our ability to function as a Congress again. Lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle need to wake up to the reality that these bills are life or death for the families we are sworn to represent  the nurse working around the clock, the mother feeding her children on food stamps that are running out, the manager unable to pay his employees. We've let them down this year and we must do better, period.\nGosar said the package of bills with a host of provisions not clearly related to the pandemic was evidence of the government's dysfunction. For instance, the package included a provision to protect consumers from surprise bills from out of network providers when they go to the hospital.\nI voted NO against the supposed COVID relief bill because it shells out billions of our dollars to foreign governments, he said in a prepared statement. 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