{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"AZ\" and year = 2019 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-offers-words-support-congressman-john-lewis-following-cancer", "O'Halleran Offers Words of Support to Congressman John Lewis Following Cancer Diagnosis", "2019-12-30", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKFollowing Congressman John Lewis' announcement that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement:\nJohn Lewis has long been a fighter for human rights, for racial equality, and for the people of Georgia. Now, he faces his next fight.\nSickness and disease can knock us down and make us feel hopeless, but they can also renew in us the desire and the will to push on, to resist. I know that John will meet this next challenge with the same strength and courage with which he has fought many times beforesit-ins at segregated lunch counters, the Freedom Rides, Bloody Sunday.\nJohn, my family and I, the entire Congress, and the American people are behind you as you fight this fight. We support you, and we are thinking of you as this next battle begins.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-responds-hate-crime-home-new-york-rabbi", "OHalleran Responds to Hate Crime at Home of New York Rabbi", "2019-12-29", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKToday, following reports that five people were stabbed at the home of an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi in Monsey, New York during a Hanukkah celebration last night, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement:\nI am outraged to see yet another heinous act of violence committed against our Jewish brothers and sisters in the name of hate.\nTonight is the eighth night of Hanukkah, when countless American families will gather together to light their menorahs and remember the Macabees, Jewish fighters in the second century B.C.E who stood bravely in defense their faith.\nThe story of the Macabees is not dissimilar to pilgrims who came to North America in search of their own religious freedoms. If we hope to preserve our nation as a place within which hardworking families of all backgrounds can practice the faith they choose without fear, we cannot allow these crimes to go unpunished.\nThis year, our American Jewish community has endured far too many acts of violence, terror, hate, and ignorance. I stand today with my Jewish friends and colleagues and demand that enough is enough. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our country.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/memo-action-arizona-kyrsten-sinemas-year-getting-things-done-arizona", "MEMO: Action for Arizona - Kyrsten Sinema\u2019s Year Getting Things Done for Arizona", "2019-12-26", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 26, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  During Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's first year in the U.S. Senate she demonstrated a clear ability to work across the aisle, avoid partisan politics, and deliver results for everyday Arizona families.  \n  \nI will work with anyone to get things done for Arizona families, said Sinema.  \n  \nHow Kyrsten works:\n \n\tRanked the most effective Senate freshman\n\tRanked among the most bipartisan members of Congress by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy\n\tHonored with her sixth-consecutive Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award, highlighting her support for pro-growth policies that encourage job creation across Arizona\n\tReceived the Partnership for Chronic Diseases Award from The Brain Injury Alliance, Epilepsy Foundation, Arizona Myeloma Network, and Lupus Foundation for her work keeping seniors healthy\n \nHow she's delivering for Arizona's veterans:\n \n\tPassed her bipartisan LEGION Act into law, expanding American Legion membership to veterans across the country\n\tPassed her bipartisan Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act into law, safeguarding veterans from predatory loan practices and helping them more easily access their earned homeowner benefits\n\tContinued her work to curb suicide among veterans, working with the Somers family to introduce and pass into law the Network of Support for active duty military and advancing her bipartisan proposal for veterans\n\tLaunched a VA Services Survey to improve veterans care and services with feedback collected directly from Arizona veterans\n \nHow she's keeping Arizona safe and secure:\n \n\tChampioned the importance of military resources at Fort Huachuca and urged Congress to protect military funds\n\tSecured over $90 million in the NDAA for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95 so the Air Station's equipment remains safe\n\tSecured over $90 million in the NDAA for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks at MCAS Yuma to ensure servicemembers have the resources they need to do their jobs and return home safely\n\tHelped secure $5.364 billion in the NDAA for 60 F-35 aircraft, an increase of over $1.090 billion above the President's request\n\tHelped secure $132 million in the NDAA for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base\n\tHelped shape the bipartisan border bill that passed Congress in July, securing $55 million to hire 30 additional Immigration Judge Teams and secure courtroom space and equipment to improve judicial adjudication at the border; $30 million for grants to nonprofits that provide critical food, shelter, social services, and other assistance to migrants who are released from CBP custody\n\tPassed through a key committee bipartisan legislation providing financial certainty for Arizona universities, hospitals, stadiums, casinos, and other large businesses by ensuring that they have access to terrorism insurance.\n \nHow she's creating opportunity for everyday families:\n \n\tLed introduction of first bipartisan, bicameral paid parental leave legislation\n\tSuccessfully convinced Verizon Wireless to build a new cell tower in Sunscape, an RV Resort in Pinal County where residents lacked reliable cell service until Kyrsten drew attention to their concerns in a Senate hearing\n\tPassed through a key committee her bipartisan Space Frontier Act, legislation to boost Arizona's aerospace industry and America's leadership in space exploration\n\tHelped pass the bipartisan Drought Contingency Plan, to better secure Arizona's water future\n\tHelped pass a bipartisan Public Lands bill into law, including proposals she led transferring land from the Bureau of Land Management to the La Paz County, swapping 83 acres of Forest Service land to Yavapai County in exchange for 369 acres of county-owned inholding in Coconino National Forest, and allowing Bullhead City to acquire up to 345 acres of federal land on or near the Colorado River\n \nHow she's making health care more affordable and protecting access for Arizonans:\n \n\tChampioned protections for Arizonans with pre-existing conditions, spoke on the Senate floor about the need to ban junk insurance plans and voted against junk insurance plans\n\tLed the successful effort to repeal the Health Insurance Tax\n\tLed the successful effort to repeal the Medical Device Tax\n\tHelped repeal the Cadillac Tax, a 40% tax on some employer-provided health insurance plans\n\tProtected seniors' access to critical medicines, leading a bipartisan letter with Sen. Rubio, successfully defeating proposed changes to the Medicare Part D protected classes policies\n \n\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2941", "Rep. Grijalva Announces Winners of Congressional App Competition", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "TUCSONToday, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva announced the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Arizona's Third Congressional District. This year's winners are Manuel Martinez Sanchez and Sean Cabahug from University High School in Tolleson, AZ. The winning app is called NearLink, an app that is designed to allow any electronic device to become a gaming controller.\r\n\r\n\tEach year, I'm blown away by the creativity and aptitude displayed by our students during the App Competition, said Rep. Grijalva. Manuel and Sean are well on their way to being the software developers of the future, and I'm proud that they will represent Arizona's Third Congressional District with their app.\r\n\r\n\tNearLink will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website, House.gov. The winning students will be invited to #HouseCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C. and will also enjoy $250 in Amazon Web Service credits.\r\n\r\n\t###\r\n\r\n\tStay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:\r\n\r\n\tNewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/23/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms/", "Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) along with 67 other members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS.\n\nCurrently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding \u201cB\u201d Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved.\n\nRight now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a \u201cB\u201d Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers.\n\n\u201cEnsuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,\u201d said Rep. David Schweikert.\n\n\u201cEvery year, taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law because the IRS has failed to provide them tax forms in a language they understand. As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal information of all types, but especially sensitive information like letters and forms from the IRS, are made accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.\u201d said Rep. TJ Cox.\n\nA signed copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms", "Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC Rep. DavidSchweikert(AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21)along with67 other members of Congress,sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS.\nCurrently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding B Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved.\nRight now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a B Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers.\nEnsuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,said Rep. DavidSchweikert.\nEvery year,taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law becausethe IRS has failed to provide themtax formsin a language they understand.As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal informationof all types, but especiallysensitive information like letters and formsfrom the IRS,aremade accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.said Rep. TJ Cox.\nA signed copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-honoring-american-powmia-signed-law", "Sinema-Backed Bill Honoring American POW/MIA Signed Into Law", "2019-12-23", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator's bipartisan bill requires the POW/MIA flag be displayed alongside the American flag \nWASHINGTON  The bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema was signed into law. The law honors more than 82,000 Americans who are listed as Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, or otherwise unaccounted for.\nHonoring America's veterans is personal to me and many Arizona families. Our bipartisan law ensures we never forget the extraordinary sacrifices of our servicemembers who gave so much to keep us safe and protect our freedom, said Sinema, a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee.   \n\nThe POW/MIA and U.S. flags are flown concurrently every day at federal locations. Previously, the POW/MIA flag was only required to be displayed by the federal government on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. The POW/MIA Flag Act was endorsed by Rolling Thunder Inc. National, the National League of POW/MIA Families, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the National Alliance of Families for the Return of America's Missing Servicemen.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2940", "Chair Grijalva Releases Natural Resources Climate Action Report, Highlights Top Accomplishments of 2019", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  The House Natural Resources Committee spent 2019 tackling climate change from every angle. Today, Natural Resources Committee Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) released his Climate Action Report detailing the work done by the Committee to combat the climate crisis, including holding 22 hearings on the topic, since taking the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives in January.   The Climate Action Report can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2sR8aTG.   The release of this report comes days after Chair Grijalva and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis. Their bill, H.R. 5435,the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040. This legislation is the result of the hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach efforts done by the committee on climate change this year detailed in the report.     This year the Natural Resources Committee listened to scientists, elected leaders, Native American communities, youth advocates and members of the public. Their comments and stories informed the action we took on climate change this year, said Chair Grijalva. This report illustrates the Committee's focus on climate change and the solutions we have offered. I'm proud of the work we've done so far and know that so much more needs to be done to fight the climate crisis. I look forward to continuing our efforts in 2020, and beyond, to helping protect the entire planet and meet our ethical responsibilities to future generations.    In addition to the Climate Action Report, Chair Grijalva released a video and document highlighting the top committee accomplishments from the first year of the 116th Congress.     # # #    Stay in touch with Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee  Website Facebook Twitter Newsletter", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/contributed-columns/rep-ohalleran-impeachment-somber-constitutionally-necessary-duty", "Rep. O'Halleran: Impeachment a somber, but constitutionally necessary, duty", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "It was a somber day in American history.When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I did not expect to be voting on impeachment.\nAs a former homicide detective, I gathered evidence and reviewed it deliberatively in the pursuit of truth and justice. I have employed the same approach during this impeachment inquiry process. I committed to reviewing all evidence before deciding my vote, reaching my decision after the official articles of impeachment were finalized.\nNo one is above the law.We must hold elected officials accountable when they break the public trust, violate our Constitution, and put their own interests before the good of our nation.\nPresident Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts.\nHe obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked.\nI voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk.\nThe evidence I considered when making my decision included the testimony of witnesses, many of whom were President Trump's own political appointees. We heard from State Department professionals, current and former members of our military, and members of the U.S. intelligence communitythe most trusted and respected in the world.\nI took my constituents' concerns into consideration when I decided my vote. This year, I have held 26 town halls across our district and heard from countless Arizonans. My four offices received thousands of emails and calls from concerned citizens voicing their opinions about the impeachment inquiry process.\nIn coming to my decision today, I have also considered our history. In President George Washington's farewell address, he implored Americans to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. I have heeded this warning of our first president.\nAs a member of Congress, it is my constitutional responsibility to provide a check on the executive branch by investigating and coming to an informed decision on alleged high crimes by our president. In casting my vote, I acted to uphold our Constitution and the rule of law.\nDuring this inquiry, important, bipartisan goals have been accomplished in the House of Representatives.\nWe voted to pass H.R. 3, which addresses the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. We reached a bipartisan agreement on the USMCA, which will revitalize trade partnerships and open our economy to further growth, while including important enforcement provisions to protect our workers and the environment. Together, the House passed the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act, giving our service members a raise and ensuring our military remains the strongest in the world. We also passed comprehensive appropriations for the next fiscal year.\nI remain committed to getting things done for Arizonans. I will continue to work across the aisle to create good-paying jobs, grow our rural communities, lower health care costs, protect our national defense, and keep our promises to veterans.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-introduces-legislation-improve-ballot-access-voters", "Rep. Ruben Gallego Introduces Legislation to Improve Ballot Access for Voters with Disabilities", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ruben Gallego", "G000574", "rubengallego.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON DC Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the PAVA Inclusion Act yesterday to ensure full participation in the electoral process for voters with disabilities.\nThe PAVA program funds measures aimed at increasing access to the polls for voters facing mobility and other challenges, including disability training for poll workers, maintaining voting hotlines, and examining polling places for accessibility. However, when the program was enacted as part of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the definition of eligible grantee erroneously left out Protection and Advocacy Systems serving the Northern Mariana Islands and the four corners area of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. As a result, they are not eligible for PAVA funding unlike every other Protection and Advocacy System in the United States. Rep. Gallego's PAVA Inclusion Act fixes this oversight and improves access to the ballot for voters with disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as the four corners region.\nEvery American citizen's right to vote is sacred. Voters with disabilities, no matter where they live, have a right to access this most fundamental American right, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. That is why I am proud to introduce the PAVA Inclusion Act to ensure that voters with disabilities residing in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as some of the most rural parts of Indian Country can access the ballot. This legislative fix is long overdue, and I look forward to it becoming law.\nNational Disability Rights Network (NDRN) applauds Representative Gallego for introducing legislation that would provide a long overdue technical fix to the Help America Vote Act by extending Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA) program funding to the only two P&As excluded from the program since 2002. It was always the intent for all 57 P&As to be able to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in every step of the voting process across the United States. With this legislation we are one step closer to safeguarding the right to vote for all Americans including Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners region and Pacific Islanders with disabilities in Northern Mariana Islands, said NDRN Executive Director Curt Decker.\nOriginal cosponsors of the legislation are Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (MP), Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Rep. Ben Ray Lujn (NM-03), Rep. Scott R. Tipton (CO-03), Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-01), and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-09).\nRep. Gallego serves as Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/after-impeachment-split-arizonas-members-congress-agree-usmca-trade-deal", "After impeachment split, Arizona's Members of Congress agree on USMCA trade deal", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "14500 N. Northsight Blvd.\nSte. 221\n\n\nScottsdale, AZ 85260\n\n  Phone: (480) 946-2411  \n\tFax: (480) 946-2446\nFor security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-lawmakers-ask-irs-clarify-crypto-tax-rules-around-airdrops-forks-new", "US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "According to a letterpenned by Representatives Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Bill Foster (D-Ill.), David Schweikert (r-Ariz.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Lance Gooden (R-Texas), French Hill (R-Ark.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) latest guidance clarifies some aspects of the tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, but leaves much to be desired.\n\n\tFriday's letterwas first sharedby industry think tank Coin Center.\n\n\tThe IRSpublished guidancearound taxing cryptocurrency holdings in October, addressing cost basis and forks, two long-standing questions the crypto community has had.\n\n\tHowever, the new guidance raised a number of new questions, particularly around airdrops and unwanted forks. There was also no de minimis exemption for small purchases, such as a cup of coffee.\n\n\tFriday's letter pointed to these unwanted forks and airdrops as one major area of concern, noting that the current guidance appears to suggest that individuals are liable for taxes on any cryptocurrencies they gain as a result of a hard fork or airdrop, regardless of whether or not they're aware they received these cryptocurrencies.\n\n\t\"This creates potentially unwarranted tax liability and administrative burdens for users of these important new technologies and would create inequitable results,\" the letter said. \"We do not expect this is the intended effect of the guidance, and we urge the IRS to clarify the matter.\"\n\n\tThe letter specifically asks:\n\n\tThe letter also said the congressmen are \"concerned that the form of the guidance appears to indicate that this is 'established' law.\"\n\n\tThe congressmen wrote that they hope the IRS continues to treat crypto as a \"new and developing\" area, and hope that the questions listed are answered \"as soon as possible.\"\n\n\tThe IRS has been ramping up its efforts in taxing crypto transactions, writingletters to exchange userswarning they may need to restate their earnings andadding a question about cryptocurrency in its Form 1040.\n\n\tFriday's letter isonly the latestin a series sent by lawmakers to the IRS asking the agency to clarify how it is approaching the space.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-moves-improve-collection-veteran-suicide-data", "McSally Moves to Improve Collection of Veteran Suicide Data", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) this week introduced legislation to improve veteran suicide reporting submitted by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to Congress in order to better serve high-risk veteran populations.\nThis bill comes on the heels of aNovemberU.S. Committee on Indian Affairs hearing where Senator McSally secured VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's commitment to improve VA veteran suicide reporting and discontinue the use of other' to characterize Native American veterans.\nIt's unacceptable that our nation's warriors are returning home from battle only to take their own lives,McSally said. We're taking action to better understand this problem so we can send a lifeline to those who need it most. Arizona is home to one of the highest populations of Native American veterans and we know that this population is at higher risk for suicide, but our data is incomplete due to poor data collection. I'm holding the VA accountable to report proper statistics.\nMcSally's bill requires the VA to submit an annual report to Congress on suicide among veterans. While the VA has been submitting periodic reports to Congress related to veteran suicide statistics since 2016, this is not yet required by law. The bill also requires the VA to include a minimum amount of demographic information in veteran suicide reports submitted to Congress so that high-risk populations suchfemale veterans and Native American veterans can be better served.\nA study published by ASU just before Veterans Day noted that veterans in Arizona are over twice more likely to commit suicide compared to the rest of the state. The study also found that the female veteran suicide rate is three times the rate of non-veteran women.\nClick HERE to read full bill text.\nOnDecember 17,McSally announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today.\nOnNovember 19,McSally urged Secretary Wilkie to prioritize patient care at the Phoenix VA and Northern Arizona VA hospitals while working diligently to find suitable, qualified directors.\nOnMarch 12, McSally and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) highlighted Arizona's Be Connected program and pressed the VA on instituting meaningful action on veteran suicide.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/extension-white-mountain-apache-tribes-water-rights-settlement-among-priorities-sinema-secures-end", "Extension of White Mountain Apache Tribe\u2019s Water Rights Settlement Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills", "2019-12-20", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities\nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate, including an extension allowing the White Mountain Apache Tribe to complete their water settlement.  \n  \nFollowing six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs.  \n  \nSinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy.  \n  \nThanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million.  \n  \nToday's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema.\n\nSinema also secured the following priorities:  \n  \n     Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission  \n     Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation  \n     Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists  \n     Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona  \n     Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP  \n     An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona  \n     Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previously awarded to projects in Nogales and Bisbee  \n     Greater accountability for U.S. Forest Service fire prevention and forest restoration efforts  \n     Funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program  \n     Funding for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  \n     Funding for Alzheimer's prevention  \n     Funding for Community Health Centers, Graduate Medical Education, and the National Health Service Corps  \n     Passage of Sinema-backed bill increasing access to lower-cost insulin  \n     Lower threshold for the medical expense deduction  \n     Protection of miners' pensions and health care benefits  \n     Tax relief for beer, wine, and distilled spirits", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan", "Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:\n\n\"President Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathan\u2014or \"Panch,\" as we all know him\u2014to head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country. His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction. As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan-nsf", "Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:\nPresident Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathanor Panch, as we all know himto head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country.His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction.As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects.\n###\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-announced-retirement", "Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:\n\n\"Since I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade.\n\n\"Not only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation. God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-retirement-congress", "Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:\nSince I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade.\nNot only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation.God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family.\n###\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-yes-usmca", "Congressman Biggs Votes YES on USMCA", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Biggs voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement championed by President Trump. The trade pact now heads to the U.S. Senate for ratification. Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:\n\n\"While the USMCA is not perfect\u2014no trade agreement of this size or scope ever could be\u2014I commend President Trump for this historic achievement, which is a testament to years of tough negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Once ratified, the USMCA will create hundreds of thousands of new American jobs and add billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, which Arizona, as a border state, is perfectly positioned to benefit from. Our farmers will be able to sell to new markets, our exporters will deal with fewer paperwork headaches at the border, and our growing e-commerce sector will gain greater certainty that its intellectual property is being protected. Arizona businesses of all sizes\u2014big and small\u2014received an enormous boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; I urge the Senate to act quickly to ensure that they receive similar benefit from the USMCA.\n\n\"I have addressed the imperfections of this trade agreement with the Administration, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, and the appropriate congressional committee chairmen. I have received assurances that my concerns will be addressed and corrections will be made.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3910", "Gosar to Support USMCA", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul A. Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", "gosar", "https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) spoke on the House floor in support of the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement.\n\nHis remarks, as prepared are:\n\n\"I rise in support of the USMCA, a high-quality trade agreement, but also to raise concerns about the inclusion of the language of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.\n\nI encourage my colleagues to support the agreement, but also wish to reaffirm my concerns for the record about the inclusion of this particular language. Because it is important that this provision is not included in future trade agreements, further constraining congress\u2019 ability to reform the law. The inclusion of this provision in trade agreements will foreclose on Congress\u2019 ability to address important issues.\n\nIn recent years, the behavior of Big Tech has been the subject of substantial scrutiny. Much of this scrutiny has revolved around the appropriateness of maintaining Section 230 in its present form. In fact, a modification of this law was enacted just last Congress.\n\nOn a weekly basis, new concerns are being raised about Section 230.\n\nIllegal drug sales, child exploitation, terrorist recruitment, political bias, illegal wildlife trade, revenge porn, military servicemember scams, foreign election interference, civil rights abuses, illegal gun sales to felons, local housing violations, deepfakes, \u2013 230 has a role.\n\nWhen Speaker Pelosi and I agree on an issue, there\u2019s something there.\n\nI encourage my colleagues to support the USMCA, but raise issue about the importance of Congress\u2019 ability to reform a law that grants broad legal immunity to companies that hold immense power over our economy and democracy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/19/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-pass-usmca/", "Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Pass USMCA", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ann Kirkpatrick", "K000368", "kirkpatrick.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement after voting to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement includes significant improvements negotiated by House Democrats with respect to labor, the environment, access to medicines, and enforcement. The legislation passed on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 385 to 41.\nOn December 10th, both parties and labor reached a deal with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on a series of transformative improvements to the Trump Administration's proposed USMCA that will set a new floor for standards in future U.S. trade agreements. The overall enforcement mechanism for the agreement was weak because it preserved all the flaws of the old NAFTA. In addition, there were no specific mechanisms to make sure that the labor rules could not be ignored again. \nBecause of House Democrats, USTR agreed that the new NAFTA shouldset the highest standards for enforcement and enforceability in any U.S. trade agreement:\n  A new labor enforcement mechanism that promotes American jobs, protects workers' rights, and holds non-compliant actors accountable;  A new environment customs verification mechanism to make sure that Mexico is not trading illegally taken fauna and flora.Enforcement: Fixing loopholes in the new NAFTA that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introducing new rules of evidence to make enforcement more effective and fair.Workers: Strengthening standards to make them enforceable; creating new mechanisms to monitor labor rule compliance in Mexico and to enforce the commitment that parties trade only in goods that comply with the agreement's rules on workers; and establishing a new enforcement mechanism that will lead to penalties on imports produced at a facility where workers' right to organize has been thwarted.Environment:Reinstating high-standard rules that had been watered down by the Trump Administration; creating new mechanisms to monitor environmental rule compliance in Mexico.Access to Medicines: Preserving Congress's ability to legislate to bring       down prescription drug prices by removing big giveaways to pharmaceutical companies and changing the rules to promote fair competition and patients' access to affordable medicines. \nRepresenting a border district, I understand the direct and vital impacts a strong trade agreement has on Arizona and our local economy. I have always supported modernizing NAFTA and enhancing the agreement to reflect our 21stcentury economy, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. I am proud that we were able to pass this strong and bipartisan deal that prioritizes American workers and improves access to affordable prescription drugs, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. USMCA establishes some strong principles that I believe will strengthen our workforce and build on the relationship we have with on North American neighbors.\nClickherefor a fact sheet from the Ways and Means Committee.\nClickherefora detailed summaryfrom the Ways and Means Committee.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-ratify-usmca-agreement", "OHalleran Votes to Ratify USMCA Agreement", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a new North American trade deal that would promote economic growth, strengthen protections for laborers and our environment, promote international trade, enhance compliance monitoring, and create enforcement provisions that would increase accountability for all trading partners.\nI am focused on growing Arizona's economy, creating new, good-paying jobs, and strengthening our rural communities, said Rep. O'Halleran. Today, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that will improve international trade in North America, spur the creation of new jobs, ensure protections for our hardworking labor community, and preserve important environmental standards.\nThe USMCA agreement ratified in the House today includes\n fixes to NAFTA loopholes that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introduces new rules to make enforcement more effective;\n\tthe creation of an interagency committee that will monitor Mexico's labor reform implementation and compliance with labor and environmental obligations;\n\tadditional funding to address land and water pollution in the desert southwest;\n\tpreservations that ensure Congress' ability to bring down the high costs of prescription drugs by promoting fair competition.\n I personally met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer on several occasions to discuss necessary provisions within this deal, continued O'Halleran. After months of important negotiations, I am pleased to see that this final agreement is a triumph for hardworking families, our Arizona agriculture producers, businesses of all sizes, and rural communities that are too often overlooked.\nAccording to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, between 1994 and 2017, Arizona's exports to Mexico grew from $2.4 billion per year, to $7.7. billiona 311% increase. Currently, over 200,000 jobs in Arizona alone depend on trade with Mexico and Canada. A study from the International Trade Commission found that the USMCA, if ratified, would add an estimated $68.2 billion to the economy and create 176,000 new jobs.\nIn a statement following today's vote, O'Halleran said, Today, I am pleased that we were able to come together as a legislative body to deliver hardworking Americans a trade deal that will ensure economic development in rural communities, plus up enforcement powers that protect our workers and our environment, and ensure that all three nations are complying with these important standards. I look forward to seeing this important agreement move through the Senate and to the President's desk for a signature.\nThe United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement enjoys support from AFL-CIO, Teamsters, United Steelworkers, the American Farm Bureau, the National Restaurant Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and countless other labor, environmental, and business advocacy groups.\nThe USMCA passed the house on an XYZ  XY vote.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona/", "Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA):\n\n\u201cToday, I am proud to finally vote \u2018yes\u2019 on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America.\n\nArizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds.\n\nI look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy,\u201d said Congressman David Schweikert.\n\nWATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today\u2019s vote here.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote/", "Congressman Schweikert\u2019s Statement on House Impeachment Vote", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting \u2018no\u2019 on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.\n\n\u201cOur founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today\u2019s bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people.\n\nAlthough we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing \u2018treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.\u2019\n\nThe articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation\u2019s system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy.\u201d\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona", "Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA):\nToday, I am proud to finally vote yes' on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America.\nArizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds.\nI look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy, said Congressman David Schweikert.\nWATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today's vote here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-house-pass-bipartisan-usmca-agreement", "Stanton, House Pass Bipartisan USMCA Agreement", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.After months of advocating for an improved North American trade policy, Rep. Greg Stanton today helped advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to the finish line. The U.S. House passed the agreement with a 385 to 41 vote.\nStanton spoke in favor of H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, during today's debate.\nThose of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships with Mexico and Canada is essential to Arizonaand this new agreement will offer a big lift to our local companies, Stanton said. Today we have a real opportunity to cement certainty for job creators. From multinational companies to mid-sized and small businesses, from tech workers to farm workers, there's no doubt that the new USMCA is a win for all Arizonans.\nStanton has ramped up his advocacy for strong trade relationships from his time as Phoenix Mayor to Congress.\nLast month, Stanton spoke on the House Floor in support of USMCA progress.\nIn July, Stanton signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for continued negotiations with the Administration to secure the United States' relationship with Canada and Mexicoand a vote on the agreement before the end of the year.\nStanton and Gov. Doug Ducey hosted a tele-town hall over the summer with the National Association of Manufacturers to hear from business owners about the importance of trade with Mexico. Earlier this week, Stanton shared stories from 10 Arizona businesses and trade associations calling on Congress to support the USMCA.\nThe agreement now heads to the Senate for consideration.\nStanton's full remarks on the floor are below and video is available here.\nThank you to the Gentleman for yielding.\nPassing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is essential to creating new jobs and strengthening the economy of my home state of Arizona.\nThose of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships with Mexico and Canada is essential to Arizonaand this new agreement will offer a big lift to our local companies.\nAlready in Arizona, nearly 230,000 jobs rely on across-the-border commerce. That means 230,000 paychecks buying holiday gifts, 230,000 paychecks putting food on the table for their families, and 230,000 paychecks contributing to the state's economy.\nToday we have a real opportunity to cement certainty for job creators. From multinational companies to mid-sized and small businesses, from tech workers to farm workers, there's no doubt that the new USMCA is a win for all Arizonans.\nThis is a bipartisan agreement. And it sets a new standard for creating trade rules that are enforceable, good for American workers, and effectively consider how business is done in the 21st century.\nAnd, importantly, it reasserts Congress's role in trade policy.\nThank you Chairman Neal and the working group for your hard work to get this agreement across the finish line and delivering a win for Arizona and the American people.\nAnd with that I yield back.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-votes-against-salt-deduction-tax-shift-bill", "Stanton Votes Against SALT Deduction Tax Shift Bill", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.Rep. Greg Stanton today issued the following statement after voting against a bill to lift the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.\nThe President and the previous Congress took the wrong approach when they passed major changes to the tax code that benefited the wealthiest Americans and added to our nation's growing debt.\nIf we want to correct that wrong, we should do so holisticallynot in a piecemeal fashion. Lifting the SALT deduction in this manner pushes benefits to just a few states and penalizes many Arizonans with a tax increase. I simply cannot support a proposal that helps the wealthiest taxpayers in other parts of the country at the expense of Arizona.\nH.R. 5377 passed the house with a 218 to 206 vote.\nIn 2017, the Republican-led Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TJCA) placed a $10,000 cap on the amount of state and local taxes individuals and joint filers can deduct. This change had a disproportionate effect on states with high incomes and sales taxes.\nPrior to the enactment of TCJA, residents in just six statesCalifornia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvaniaclaimed more than half the value of all state and local tax deductions nationwide, even though they make up just 38 percent of the population. [Source]", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-delivers-major-health-care-wins-arizona", "McSally Delivers Major Health Care Wins for Arizona", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) delivered major health care wins for Arizona in a year-end funding package that passed the U.S. Senate today.\nMcSally successfully helped extend the medical expense deduction, so families with high health care costs do not see a tax increase next year.\nIn addition, McSally delayed cuts in Medicaid funding to community hospitals known as disproportionate share hospitals (DSH), and secured extended funding for critical community health programs which support underserved and vulnerable populations.\nThe package permanently repeals three harmful taxes imposed under the Affordable Care Act: the Health Insurance Tax (HIT), the Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax. McSally has fought to repeal these taxes since she was a member of the House of Representatives, and is a co-sponsor of all three Senate bills mandating a repeal.\nThese wins are major breakthrough for Arizona families,McSally said.We are ensuring community hospitals can afford to keep their doors open so residents in underserved populations have a place to go for care.This bill will help drive down rising health care costs and incentivize innovation in the medical field so that Arizona families can access cutting-edge care. In addition, we are instituting policies that will help lower prescription drug costs, so no one is forced to leave their medicine at the pharmacy counter.\nThe package includes the McSally-backedCREATES Actwhich will help lower prescription drug prices by allowing generic-drug developers to bring civil actions against brand-name drug makers for not selling them samples needed for testing during the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process.\nIncluded in the package are other key health care priorities McSally has been advocating for:\n$2.8 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)for Alzheimer's disease research\n$10 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the establishment of a suicide prevention program.\n$27 million to the CDC for the Diabetes Prevention Program\n$3.8 billion in continued funding for opioid prevention and treatment through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)\n$944 million for programs to improve maternal and child health, including an additional $5 million to reduce maternal mortality through the Health Resources and Services Administration.\nOnDecember 10, McSally sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to extend the medical expense deduction in any end-of-year funding package.\nOnDecember 9, McSally introduced legislation to delay Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for two years. DSH payments go to eligible hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients with special needs, including children, seniors and the disabled.\nOnOctober 21,McSally sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (NY) urging long-term funding of community health centers (CHCs).\nOnSeptember 17, McSally sent a bipartisan letterwith members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation urging Congressional leaders to permanently repeal the medical device tax.\nOnFebruary 28, McSally joined a letter to Senate leaders urging a repeal of the Health Insurance Tax.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-three-bills-preserve-arizonas-landmarks", "McSally Introduces Three Bills to Preserve Arizona\u2019s Landmarks", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S.SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced three bills today to preserve Arizona'spubliclands and attract new visitors to the state.\nArizona is home tounique natural and cultural treasures,McSally said.We want to preserve ourdistinctivehistory and ensure it is kept accessible to the public. These efforts will improve our lands and boost Arizona's economy by attracting new tourism to our state.\nThe three bills include the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act; the Chiricahua National Park Act; and the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act.\nYuma Mayor Doug Nicholls:The reauthorization of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is vitaltocontinuing the transformational work of preserving the Yuma story in its cultures, in its history and in its foundation for many generations to come. Thank you, Senator McSally, for taking the lead and introducing this critical reauthorization bill in the Senate.\nTheYuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorizationwill reauthorize theYuma Crossing National Heritage Area(YCNHA), which expires at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for an additional 15 years. The National Heritage Area includes the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark, the Yuma Territorial Prison and Colorado River State Historic Parks, Fort Yuma, and over 3 miles of contiguous riverfront parks, trails, and 400 acres of restored wetlands.\nYCNHA was established in 2000 throughlegislation by Rep. Ed Pastorand extended for an additional 5 years throughlegislation by Sen. John McCain. The bill has the support of the City of Yuma, Yuma County and the Quechen Indian Tribe.\nClick HERE to read the full bill.\nThe Chiricahua National Park Actwillgive national park status to Chiricahua National Monument. The national monument is comprised of nearly 12,000 acres southeast of Willcox. If passed, Chiricahua would become Arizona's fourth national park. This act would not change the boundaries or funding to the area.\nMcSallyintroducedthislegislation when she was in the House of Representatives.\nTheeffort to recognize Chiricahua as a National Parkhasgarneredstrong support from the City of Benson, the City of Douglas, the City of Tucson, the Southeast Arizona Governments Organization, and the Wilcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.\nClick HERE to read the full bill.\nThe Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Actwillimprove the management of the historic resources and nearby infrastructure of the Monument.\nSpecifically, thelegislation will:\n \n\tAllow the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire about 200 acres of adjacent private land from willing sellers\n\tTransfer 11.2 acres of adjacent BLM land to NPS to be administered as part of the Monument\n\tCorrect an unintentional trespass of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) by transferring a narrow sliver of land (3.5 acres) along the southern edge of the monument to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be managed as part of SCIP.\n\tAuthorize NPS to enter into a joint administration agreement with the state (if the state wants to) for 200 acres of State Trust land near the Monument that encompasses the historic Adamsville townsite.\n \nClick HERE to read the full bill.\nThisbill is in partnership with a bipartisanHouse versionintroduced by Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) and is supported bythe City of Coolidge, Pinal County, Gila River Indian Community, and the National Park Conservation Association.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-secures-arizona-wins-funding-package", "McSally Secures Arizona Wins in Funding Package", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured several wins for Arizona in the appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2020.\nWhile this funding bill is imperfect, it provided much needed funding and certainty for our troops, plus key wins that I fought forand wonfor Arizona, said McSally.\nWe secured $152 million for the San Luis Port of Entry due to our tireless advocacy, McSally continued. It was the only port project in the country funded in the bill and will modernize cross-border commerce and security at that critical port.\nAdditionally, this bill fully funds the A-10 fleet with upgrades, provides the biggest pay raise for our men and women in uniform in a decade, affords nearly $190 million for two new military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and invests in veteran treatment courts and veteran mental health programs.\nMcSally Accomplishments in FY20 Appropriations Package:\nDefense\n \n\tFull funding ofA-10 fleet\n\t20 additional F-35s to maintain the health of the F-35 pilots, which are trained at and deployed from Luke AFB and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma\n \nMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs\n \n\t$189M for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma\n\t$9.4B for veteran mental health care programs\n \nState, Foreign Operations\n \n\t$3.3 Billion for Foreign Military Financing Program funding for Israel, including funding for US-Israel Energy Cooperation programs\n\t$1.65 billion for economic and military assistance for Jordan\n \nTransportation, Housing and Urban Development\n \n\tFunding for several programs that will improve housing affordability for Arizonans, including:\n\t\n\t\t$3.4 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, a $100M increase over FY19\n\t\t$793 million for section 202 housing for the elderly\n\t\t$825 million for the Native American Housing Block Grant Program\n\t\t$40 million for HUD-VASH vouchers to help veterans find and sustain permanent housing\n\t\n\t\n\tFunding for several programs to rebuild our nation's infrastructure, including:\n\t\n\t\t$4.9 billion for DOT's Section 5307/Urbanized Area Formula Grants Program\n\t\t$1 billion Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants.\n\t\t$1 billion for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants.\n\t\t$170 million for FAA contract towers\n\t\n\t\n \nHomeland Security\n \n\t$104M in new funding to support over 800 new positions in the Office of Field Operations to include 610 additional Officers and Agriculture\n\t$1.375B in clean border barrier funding\n \nCommerce, Justice, Science\n \n\t$23 million included for veteran treatment courts programs\n\t$37M included for Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program\n \nInterior\n \n\tForest Service required to report on efforts to streamline the Four Forest Restoration Initiative\n\t$16.7M included for Grand Canyon Water Infrastructure Improvements\n \nAgriculture\n \n\t$175M for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations, $25 million increase over FY19\n\t$2 million included for Pet and Women Safety Act (PAWS) Grants\n \nFinancial Services and General Government\n \n\t$152.4M in new funding for the San Luis Port of Entry\n\t$2.51B for IRS Taxpayer services  will assist with implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as well as recent healthcare extenders\n \nEnergy & Water\n \n\tTwo-year extension for implementing the White Mountain Apache Tribe water settlement which is a key element of Arizona's overall water security\n \n \n\tFunding for several USACE projects that are important to Arizona, including:\n\t\n\t\t$2.9 million for Alamo Lake State Park\n\t\t$1.2 million for the Painted Rock Dam in Gila Bend\n\t\t$559,000 for the Whitlow Ranch Dam in Queen Valley\n\t\n\t\n \nLabor, Health, and Human Services\n \n\t$41.6 billion for NIH, a $2.6 billion increase\n\t\n\t\t$350 million increase for targeted Alzheimer's research\n\t\tBill also includes $10M in new funding for Alzheimer's public health and prevention programs authorized in theBOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act.\n\t\n\t\n\tIncludes $311 million for the DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service, an $11 million increase over FY19\n \n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/repeal-health-taxes-renewal-export-import-bank-increased-funding-impact-aid-among-priorities-sinema", "Repeal of Health Taxes, Renewal of Export-Import Bank, Increased Funding for Impact Aid Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities\nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate.  \n  \nFollowing six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs.  \n  \nSinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy.  \n  \nThanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million.  \n  \nToday's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema.  \n  \nSinema also secured the following priorities:  \n  \n     Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission  \n     Extension of the White Mountain Apache Tribe's Water Rights Settlement  \n     Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation  \n     Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists  \n     Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona  \n     Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP  \n     An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona  \n     Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previously awarded to projects in Nogales and Bisbee  \n     Greater accountability for U.S. Forest Service fire prevention and forest restoration efforts  \n     Funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program  \n     Funding for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  \n     Funding for Alzheimer's prevention  \n     Funding for Community Health Centers, Graduate Medical Education, and the National Health Service Corps  \n     Passage of Sinema-backed bill increasing access to lower-cost insulin  \n     Lower threshold for the medical expense deduction  \n     Protection of miners' pensions and health care benefits  \n     Tax relief for beer, wine, and distilled spirits", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-protecting-arizona-seniors-illegal-robocalls-heads-presidents-desk", "Sinema-Backed Bill Protecting Arizona Seniors from Illegal Robocalls Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 19, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  The U.S. Congress passed the TRACED Actlegislation cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema that cracks down on illegal robocalls and holds perpetrators accountable. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.  \n  \nOur bipartisan legislation protects all Arizonans from the barrage of unwanted robocalls and protects Arizona seniors from scams and harassment by ensuring robocallers are held accountable, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Commerce and Aging Committees.  \n  \nAs one report estimated, 42 percent of all calls will be spam calls by early 2019, a 12 percent increase from last year. The TRACED Act gives regulators more time to find scammers, increases penalties for those who are caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution of robocallers who intentionally flout laws.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-bill-protecting-grand-canyon-strengthening-arizonas-economy", "Sinema Introduces Bill Protecting the Grand Canyon, Strengthening Arizona\u2019s Economy", "2019-12-19", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 19, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act to strengthen the state's economy by protecting the Grand Canyon and Arizona's outdoor heritage.  \n  \nArizona's economy depends on protecting the Grand Canyon and ensuring it remains a safe and stunning part of our outdoor heritage for generations to come, said Sinema.\n\nThirty years ago, when we first began fighting against the disastrous effects of uranium mining in our homelands, we were alone in this fight, said Muriel Uqualla, Havasupai Tribal Chairwoman. Sen. Sinema's announcement earlier today sends a strong message that it is important to protect the Grand Canyon. Not only for the Havasupai people, but for all people, for generations to come.\n\nThere is no reality in which it is worthwhile to endanger the Grand Canyon, the lives and cultures of Indigenous communities, and millions of people and the economies that support them,\" said Amber Reimondo, energy program director for the Grand Canyon Trust. \"For those reasons, the Grand Canyon region is, and forever will be, too precious to mine and today we are grateful to Senator Sinema for her leadership in advancing a permanent mining ban around the Grand Canyon.\"\n\nThe Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act is an exciting step to permanently protect the lands and water that are so valuable and precious to Flagstaff and northern Arizona, said Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans. Grand Canyon National Park is the lifeblood of our community and economy and protecting it now and for future generations is of paramount interest. We are grateful for the work of Senator Sinema to protect this area and also to Congressmen Grijalva and O'Halleran.  \n  \nSinema's Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act prohibits new uranium mining around Grand Canyon National Park, protecting Arizona's water supply, outdoor recreation and tourism industries, and tribal communities. Currently, the Grand Canyon welcomes over 6 million visitors a year, contributes $1.2 billion to local economies, and supports over 12,500 jobs in the region.  \n  \nSinema worked with the Havasupai Tribe, Grand Canyon Trust, and local stakeholders to develop the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. Congressman Raul Grijalva introduced similar legislation in the U.S. House earlier this year.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-vote-overturn-results-2016-election", "House Democrats Vote to Overturn the Results of the 2016 Election", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to overturn the results of the 2016 election. Congressman Biggs voted against this vindictive, partisan sham and issued the following statement:\n\n\"Democrats have pursued a predetermined outcome for three years, and today, voted to overturn the will of 63 million Americans who voted for Donald J. Trump. This is a dark day for the United States of America. History will abhor the Democrats' radical, vindictive efforts to punish, harass, and remove their political opponent.\n\n\"Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call that was shamelessly exploited, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their predetermined narrative. Democrats started their impeachment movement in the immediate aftermath of President Trump'selection, and they have not relented to this day.\n\n\"If Americans think that this divisive impeachment will end soon, they are sadly mistaken. House Democrats are promising to recommit their efforts after the Senate commences their process, no matter what outcome they reach. Thankfully, I anticipate the Senate will vote swiftly to exonerate the President, and he will continue to keep the promises he made to the American people. We are grateful for President Trump and all of his hard work to make our nation great. He is the leader our nation selected and needed for this consequential time in American history.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3909", "Gosar Remarks on Sham Impeachment", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul A. Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", "gosar", "https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after speaking on the House floor against the partisan impeachment sham:\n\n\"It is truly a sad day for America. Democrats have put their hatred of President Donald Trump above their love for our Country. My colleagues continue to invoke the Constitution as cover for their shameful actions. These very same colleagues who deride the Framers as racist, old, white men.\n\nThe Constitution is only as good as the people that support it. Today, the Democrats undermine it with their frivolous actions. My colleagues claim \u201cNo one is above the law\u201d but throughout the sham impeachment, they have blown right through any accountability for their illegal actions.\n\nWhether its releasing private phone records, restricting minority witnesses and hearings, violating the rules of the House, or covering up corruption in Ukraine, they should be ashamed.\n\nNever before in American history has a President been impeached by a single political party after failing to prove any crimes were committed. Democrats know they can\u2019t beat Donald Trump fairly in an election, so they need to rig it in their favor \u2013 they\u2019ve even said so in December of 2016 before the President took office.\n\nWhy are they so afraid of President Trump? Are they worried about what we\u2019ll find behind Door #1\u2014the FISA Court, we know how that is starting to turn out. Or is it Door #2 \u2013 the corruption in at the FBI, DING DING DING, we\u2019ve got another winner, and it isn\u2019t a good winner. Maybe is it Door #3 \u2013 the Intelligence Services, or could it be Door #4 \u2013 the State Department. Maybe it\u2019s Door #5 \u2013 Draining the Swamp: business as usual in Washington DC. Maybe it was the misconduct of the previous administration that they are looking to cover. Maybe its all of the above. It was the weaponization of the government against the People.\n\nI am proud to stand in support of President Trump, who has done exactly what we elected him to do.\n\nThe last thing I will say: Remember, Remember, the names of those who voted to impeach President Trump today, and don\u2019t let them forget what they did.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2939", "Rep. Grijalva To Vote in Favor of Impeaching President Donald Trump", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, the House of Representatives will hold a vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement on his anticipated vote in favor of both articles of impeachment:  President Trump committed a crime when he attempted to rig the election in his favor, endanger our national security, and shamelessly try to cover it up. He's a danger to our democracy, and the evidence gathered over three months of investigations, depositions, and public hearings attest to the fact that he abused his power to extort Ukraine into investigating a political rival.  It is a somber day to impeach a President, but his reckless actions and brazen corruption have left Congress with no other choice. Instead of enabling the destructive behaviors of this President, I urge my Senate colleaguesboth Republican and Democrat aliketo demand testimony from White House parties and all of the information blocked by President Trump's cover-up. If the Senate wants to truly assess the guilt of the President, they should not be afraid of learning the truth.  I based my decision on the facts and will vote to protect our democracy for future generations. I hope my colleagues in the Senate will do the same.  Click here to watch Rep. Grijalva's floor speech in favor of impeachment.  ###  Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:  NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-funding-agreement-includes-o-halleran-initiatives", "House Passes Bipartisan Funding Agreement, Includes OHalleran Initiatives to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers, Special Diabetes Program for Indians", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONYesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, legislative packages to fund all 12 appropriations bills through the end of FY2020 and keep the federal government open ahead of the December 20 deadline. Both packages passed yesterday include provisions championed by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), including extenders for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, as well as many other accomplishments for Arizonans.\nOne of the most important jobs we have as members of Congress is passing comprehensive appropriations that provide for our national defense and military readiness, as well as key domestic programs and federal initiatives that support our nation's health and bolster our economy, said Rep. O'Halleran. While I was pleased to see that funding for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, initiatives I have championed, were extended through May of this year, this is not a permanent solution. I will continue to fight for permanent funding solutions for both of these important programs.\nO'Halleran has fought to secure and plus up funding for community health centersand the Special Diabetes Program for Indianssince coming to Congress, introducing legislation to protect both programs. Extenders on these programs are set to expire in May of 2020.\nLegislative packages passed today also include an extension of the production credit for Indian coal facilities and the Indian Employment Tax Credit. Earlier this year, Rep. O'Halleran introduced legislationto make permanent the Indian Employment Tax Credit to address unemployment rates in Indian Country and attract business that can succeed to affected areas.\nThe bills allocate additional monies funding O'Halleran fought for, including:\n $90.4 million for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an increase of $941,000 from FY19. These funds will be used to enhance the National Broadband Map;\n\t$7.433 billion for the United States Forest Service, including investments in funding for improved health and management of our nation's forests;\n\t$2.8 billion for state, local, and tribal law enforcement and crime prevention grant programs, which includes grants for State, local and tribal law enforcement entities, victims of crime, and juvenile justice programs;\n\t$502.5 million for grants authorized under the Violence Against Women Act;\n\tfederal funding for gun violence research for the first time in 20 years;\n\t$7.56 billion for the Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate 2020 Census;\n\t$495 million for funding and preservation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, an increase of $57 million from FY 19;\n\t$4 million for Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes, including NAU's Ecological Restoration Institute.\n During the shutdown at the beginning of this year, O'Halleran introduced the Government Shutdown Impact Report of 2019, legislation that requires the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office to submit daily reports to Congress on the impact and cost of a government shutdown on the nation's economy. Reports showed that the winter shutdown cost our nation $11 billion, $3 billion of which was permanently lost.\nGovernment shutdowns like the one we experienced earlier this year should never happen in the greatest country in the world, said Rep. O'Halleran in a statement following yesterday's vote. I was pleased to vote for these funding packages to keep our government open and operating, provide security for hardworking federal employees, and ensure that our men and women in uniform have the tools they need to complete their missions at home and abroad.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-statement-house-impeachment-vote", "OHalleran Statement on House Impeachment Vote", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted for H.Res.755, the official articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Following the vote, O'Halleran released the following statement:\n\"President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts.\n\"He obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked.\n\"I voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-votes-impeachment", "Rep. Gallego Votes for Impeachment", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ruben Gallego", "G000574", "rubengallego.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) voted in support of the two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Gallego released the following statement:\nToday I voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.\nThese are serious charges, and Congress has a serious duty to defend the rule of law and our democracy. We upheld that duty today and sent a strong message that President Trump and all presidents who follow him will be held accountable for their actions and will not be permitted to abuse the power of their office for personal gain.\nIt is now Mitch McConnell's responsibility and Constitutional duty to ensure a full and fair trial in the Senate.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/next-step-usmca-house-floor", "Next step for USMCA: House Floor", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "14500 N. Northsight Blvd.\nSte. 221\n\n\nScottsdale, AZ 85260\n\n  Phone: (480) 946-2411  \n\tFax: (480) 946-2446\nFor security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote", "Congressman Schweikerts Statement on House Impeachment Vote", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting no' on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.\nOur founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today's bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people.\nAlthough we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.'\nThe articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation's system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11", "McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona.\nThe legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project.\nCross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state.\nWe're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11.\nI-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas.\nIn addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America.\nAt the completion of I-11, the region is estimated to generate $24 billion in economic impact and approximately 24,000 jobs.\nU.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) is a co-sponsor of the Senate legislation.\nThe text of the bill is available here.\nMultiple state and local leaders expressed their support for the bill.\nArizona Governor Doug Ducey wrote: I am writing in support of your proposed legislation to provide additional technical and financial assistance to advance one of those key routes, Interstate 11. Interstate 11 will be a significant improvement to Arizona's system of high-priority, high-capacity, access-controlled transportation corridors in the state. Specifically, Interstate 11 will increase capacity for trade and commerce with Mexico and Canada throughout the Intermountain West, and is expected to relieve congestion in downtown Phoenix.\nArizona Department of Transportation Director John Halikowski wrote:I am writing to express my appreciation for your efforts to acquire additional technical and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects in Arizona. Any additional resources that state receives will be helpful in building out Arizona's transportation infrastructure.\nThe Board of Directors of The Interstate 11 Coalition wrote: The development of Interstate 11 is crucial to economic viability of Arizona and Nevada, as well as the entire Intermountain West. Completion of Interstate 11 will enhance the commerce connectivity with Mexico and the growing industrial markets of both states.\nGoodyear Mayor Georgia Lord wrote:The city of Goodyear is grateful for your leadership in drafting legislation to ensure the development of Interstate 11 continues to progress. The growth in the West side of Maricopa County is undeniable and the new Interstate 11 corridors will enhance the quality of life for our region by reducing congestion on Interstate 10 and providing alternative routes for traffic.\nCasa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland wrote:On behalf of the City of Casa Grande and my fellow AZ Cities, I offer our thanks and express our full support for the legislation drafted to advance the development of Interstate 11 and bring the resources of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) into the process at such a critical time.\nMaricopa Mayor Christian Price and Pinal County Supervisor for District 4 Anthony Smith wrote:On behalf of the Pinal County I-11 Coalition, we express our support of the legislation to advance the development of Interstate 11. We are pleased that the legislation includes a requirement that the funds provided to the state for Interstate 11 are supplemental to any funds routinely allocated by the United States Department of Transportation to our regional metropolitan planning organizations.\nThe Arizona Rock Products Association wrote:Construction of Interstate 11 will generate thousands of construction jobs and open new opportunities for expanding existing business and attracting new industry to our state. It will greatly improve public safety and reduce travel time between the two largest cities in the country connected by an Interstate: Phoenix and Las Vegas.\nThe Nevada Economic Development Council wrote:Las Vegas and Phoenix are the two (2) largest cities in the nation without an interstate highway connection. The construction of Interstate 11 is critical to the economic viability of Arizona and Nevada as well the connectivity of the Intermountain West.\nLetters of support can be read here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11", "McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona.\nThe legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project.\nCross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state.\nWe're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11.\nI-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas.\nIn addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America.\nAt the completion of I-11, the region is estimated to generate $24 billion in economic impact and approximately 24,000 jobs.\nU.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) is a co-sponsor of the Senate legislation.\nClick HERE to read the bill text.\nMultiple state and local leaders expressed their support for the bill.\nArizona Governor Doug Ducey wrote: I am writing in support of your proposed legislation to provide additional technical and financial assistance to advance one of those key routes, Interstate 11. Interstate 11 will be a significant improvement to Arizona's system of high-priority, high-capacity, access-controlled transportation corridors in the state. Specifically, Interstate 11 will increase capacity for trade and commerce with Mexico and Canada throughout the Intermountain West, and is expected to relieve congestion in downtown Phoenix.\nArizona Department of Transportation Director John Halikowski wrote:I am writing to express my appreciation for your efforts to acquire additional technical and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects in Arizona. Any additional resources that state receives will be helpful in building out Arizona's transportation infrastructure.\nThe Board of Directors of The Interstate 11 Coalition wrote: The development of Interstate 11 is crucial to economic viability of Arizona and Nevada, as well as the entire Intermountain West. Completion of Interstate 11 will enhance the commerce connectivity with Mexico and the growing industrial markets of both states.\nGoodyear Mayor Georgia Lord wrote:The city of Goodyear is grateful for your leadership in drafting legislation to ensure the development of Interstate 11 continues to progress. The growth in the West side of Maricopa County is undeniable and the new Interstate 11 corridors will enhance the quality of life for our region by reducing congestion on Interstate 10 and providing alternative routes for traffic.\nCasa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland wrote:On behalf of the City of Casa Grande and my fellow AZ Cities, I offer our thanks and express our full support for the legislation drafted to advance the development of Interstate 11 and bring the resources of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) into the process at such a critical time.\nMaricopa Mayor Christian Price and Pinal County Supervisor for District 4 Anthony Smith wrote:On behalf of the Pinal County I-11 Coalition, we express our support of the legislation to advance the development of Interstate 11. We are pleased that the legislation includes a requirement that the funds provided to the state for Interstate 11 are supplemental to any funds routinely allocated by the United States Department of Transportation to our regional metropolitan planning organizations.\nThe Arizona Rock Products Association wrote:Construction of Interstate 11 will generate thousands of construction jobs and open new opportunities for expanding existing business and attracting new industry to our state. It will greatly improve public safety and reduce travel time between the two largest cities in the country connected by an Interstate: Phoenix and Las Vegas.\nThe Nevada Economic Development Council wrote:Las Vegas and Phoenix are the two (2) largest cities in the nation without an interstate highway connection. The construction of Interstate 11 is critical to the economic viability of Arizona and Nevada as well the connectivity of the Intermountain West.\nLetters of support can be read here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bipartisan-bill-increases-access-lower-cost-insulin-arizonans", "Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Increases Access to Lower Cost Insulin for Arizonans", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday, December 18, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, which ensures Arizona families can access lower-cost, generic insulins.  \n  \nPromoting competition and bringing lower-cost generics on to the market will ensure Arizonans living with diabetes can afford the medication they need, said Sinema.  \n  \nIn December 2018, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would stop reviewing generic competitors to insulin in March of 2020, and announced that any products still in the review process would be automatically denied.  \n  \nDenying consideration to current drugs in the pipeline and preventing new drugs from being reviewed will significantly delay the introduction of lower-cost insulin products on the market. The Sinema-backed Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act extends the review deadline, allowing the Food and Drug Administration to continue reviewing generic insulins, ensuring Arizonans can access affordable medicine.  \n  \nAn estimated 41,000 people in Arizona are diagnosed with diabetes every year and an additional 1.8 million Arizonans are prediabetic.  \n  \nEarlier this year, Sinema welcomed two Arizonans living with diabetes during a Senate hearing, highlighting the importance of efforts to treat diabetes. Sinema supports efforts to create expedited pathways for approval of generic and biosimilar medications. The bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act takes meaningful steps toward helping ensure Arizona families can afford insulin through greater generic competition.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-continues-securing-arizonas-water-future", "Sinema Continues Securing Arizona\u2019s Water Future", "2019-12-18", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Wednesday, December 18, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema requested an update from U.S. Interior Secretary Bernhardt on his Department's work ensuring the long-term security of the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund.  \n  \nArizona's economic wellbeing depends on the future success of the Basin Fund. Ensuring the administration has a long-term plan for securing the Basin Fund is critical to securing Arizona's water future, said Sinema.  \n  \nThe Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund is managed by the Department of Interior and covers some of the cost of water delivery to Arizona tribes and helps pay for infrastructure projects around tribal water settlements.  \n  \nDuring her time in the U.S. Senate, Sinema has worked to advance commonsense solutions to secure Arizona's water future. Last month, Sinema introduced the DRIP Act, which equips communities in Arizona, and across the country, to address drought conditions and strengthen water supplies. Earlier this year, Sinema helped get the Drought Contingency Plan across the finish line in the Senate. Sinema also cosponsored the bipartisan Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act, which allows Arizona cities, tribes, and water providers access to critical funding to secure the state's water future.  \n  \nRead the full text of the letter HERE.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-russia-interfered-2016-election-and-ukraine-tried-rep-andy-biggs", "OP-ED: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and Ukraine tried to: Rep. Andy Biggs", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "1318 Longworth House Office Building", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approve-trillion-dollar-spending-bills", "House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement:\nCongress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt. \nJust recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty.\n###\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approves-trillion-dollar-spending-bills", "House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement:\n\n\"Congress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt.\n\n\"Just recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2936", "Reps. Grijalva, Lee, and Omar Send Letter to U.S. Treasury, Urge Humanitarian Relief on Iranian Sanctions", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Today, Reps. Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led 14 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressing deep concern on the impact that U.S. sanctions are having on access to medicine in Iranparticularly for individuals suffering from chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. The lawmakers urged the Trump Administration to adjust its sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicines and medical devices can reach the Iranian people.  The Trump Administration's maximum pressure' campaign on the Iranian government is resulting in horrific consequences on everyday Iraniansincluding those with life-threatening illness, said Rep. Grijalva. Instead of a blanket policy that punishes all Iranians, the United States should adjust the sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicine can reach some of Iran's most vulnerable citizens.  In their letter, the lawmakers wrote in part:  We strongly urge the Administration to conduct a sweeping review of its sanctions campaign against Iran and identify and implement the necessary adjustments required to fulfill responsibilities under international law, as ordered by the ICJ in October 2018, to protect the Iranian people's right to health. While the efficacy of sanctions is questionable, we also urge the OFAC to expand the list of medical supplies that international suppliers are eligible to trade with Iran, especially for cancer and other chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. Considering the ongoing protests in Iran, and the Iranian government's shutdown of internet services, we also see a clear need to expand General License D-1 so that the United States is not taking any actions that help the Iranian government block outside communications.  The Trump Administration's sanctions on Iran and their maximum pressure campaign are directly hurting the most vulnerable groups in Iranian society. Despite promises to stand by the Iranian people, they are preventing essential medications and humanitarian supplies from reaching those who need them the most, said Rep. Lee.  The sanctions put in place by this Administration against Iran are nothing less than economic warfare. After years of improving relations between the United States and Iran, the sanctions have devastated that country's middle class, increased hostility toward the United States, and led to humanitarian catastrophe. One dire effect has been an entirely preventable shortage of life-saving medicine. This Administration must answer for their attacks on Iranians' basic human right to affordable medicine, said Rep. Omar.  Human Rights Watch, NIAC Action and the Friends Committee on National Legislation were among the organizations that supported the letter.  The Trump Administration is applying draconian sanctions on Iran without considering the harm they are causing Iran's own citizens -- including the difficulty sick Iranian men, women, and children are having in accessing life-saving medicine and medical equipment that are in short supply, said Andrea Prasow, Acting Washington Director at Human Rights Watch. The US Treasury Department needs to listen and incorporate the serious concerns experts have raised regarding how the current US application of sanctions are hurting the very Iranian people whose rights the US claims to support.  The Administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA, followed by inhumane maximum pressure sanctions, have created instability in the Middle East, put us on a war footing with Iran, and caused untold human suffering for Iranian people, who now don't have access to many critical life saving medicines. These unilateral sanctions are a maximum failure and have done little to advance peace, national security, and human rights. The American people want a restrained foreign policy and the onus is on Congress to take unauthorized war with Iran off the table, create exemptions for critical medicines the Iranian people need, and to find a pathway for diplomacy, said Hassan El-Tayyab, Legislative Representative for Middle East Policy at Friends Committee on National Legislation.  \"Even as the Iranian people contend with brutal repression from their own government, they are being simultaneously squeezed by crushing U.S. sanctions that have led to shortages of life-saving medicine. We are grateful to Reps. Grijalva, Omar and Lee and all the signers of the letter for highlighting the devastating consequences of Trump's maximum pressure campaign. Moreover, we urge the administration to halt its targeting of humanitarian trade and respond in good faith to the legislators' inquiry,\" said Ryan Costello, Policy Director, NIAC Action.  Click here to read the full letter.  ###    Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:  NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2938", "Chair Grijalva, Committee Leaders Introduce Landmark Climate Change Legislation Slashing Emissions From Public Lands and Waters", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C. Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis at a press conference on Capitol Hill this morning. Original cosponsors and supporters from the advocacy community hailed the introduction of H.R. 5435, the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, which directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040.  Original cosponsors of the legislation include Vice-Chair Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-CNMI), Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). The bill is endorsed by The Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice, Oceana and Earthworks.  The bill temporarily pauses new fossil fuel leases while the agencies develop a plan to reach the 2040 goal. DOI and USFS must meet climate pollution reduction targets at specific intervals starting in 2025 and publish strategic plans every four years that detail how the agencies will meet the pollution reduction targets established by the legislation. The bill also increases royalties on fossil fuel extraction by oil, gas, and coal corporations and uses the proceeds to support workers and communities impacted by a transition away from dirty energy development.  The full text of H.R. 5435 is available at http://bit.ly/2RZ7Qwn. A fact sheet explaining the bill's major provisions is available at http://bit.ly/2M1wc56. A section-by-section of the bill is available at http://bit.ly/2sDNaQc.  Since taking the House majority, Natural Resources Committee Democrats have spent much of the past year tackling climate change from every angle. Chair Grijalva's landmark bill is the culmination of a year of hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach efforts to learn more about how best to tackle the contribution of public lands and waters to climate change.  More than a century of burning fossil fuels without responsible limits has brought us to a climate crisis. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, climate-harming pollution from fossil fuel development on public lands and waters account for nearly a quarterof the U.S. total, while public land ecosystems absorb the equivalent of only about 3 percent of U.S. emissions each year.  The American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Actseeks to balance that out by 2040. The bill encourages the development of more renewable energy on public lands, better land management techniques to increase the amount of carbon absorbed by public lands ecosystems, and the use of public lands for geologic sequestration or negative-emissions technologies, while limiting the growth of new fossil fuel development and helping communities achieve a just transition.  I'm very proud of the work my colleagues and I have done to protect our climate, and this bill is a testament to those efforts, Grijalva said today. Our public lands and waters should be managed for the public's benefit, not for the benefit of oil, gas and coal corporations. By transitioning away from fossil fuels and reaching net-zero emissions on our public lands and waters by 2040, we're not just protecting Americans  we're helping protect the entire planet and meeting our ethical responsibilities to future generations.  The federal government should be leading the way in the effort to combat climate change, yet the way our country manages our lands make us one of the worst offenders, said Vice Chair Haaland. Earlier this year, several of us went to New Mexico for a field hearing, and we visited Chaco Canyon and surrounding sites. When we were there, we used an infrared camera to watch poison coming out of drilling equipment and pipes. You could smell it. We experienced headaches from breathing it in, and heard stories about how it affects the health of children who live nearby. This bill will move us toward net zero emissions on public lands, but what's even more important is this bill focuses on our communities. It will provide financial assistance to workers like those in New Mexico that will be economically impacted by a transition away from fossil fuel extraction on public lands.  Island and coastal communities, like the Marianas, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and are often the first to face its damaging consequences, said Rep. Sablan. The American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act takes significant, lasting steps to finally reduce pollution on federal leases, reduce emissions, and limit global warming. I thank Chair Grijalva for his leadership and work on this bill and look forward to the day our federal public lands no longer contribute to the production of harmful carbon emissions.  Climate scientists agree that we must drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the worst effects of climate change, and instead we continue to burn fossil fuels at unsustainable rates, including on public lands, said Rep. Levin.Our public lands and waters should be part of the solution to the climate crisis, not part of the problem. Limiting new fossil fuel development on public lands and developing a comprehensive emission reduction strategy are commonsense steps we must take to combat this crisis. I am proud to introduce the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act with my colleagues, Chairman Grijalva, Rep. Haaland, Rep. Lowenthal, Rep. Sablan, Rep. McEachin, and Rep. DeGette  A livestream of the press conference on the bill's introduction can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2S4g4Dp.  H.R. 5435 provides a path to end our public lands' and waters' contribution to climate change by 2040. Major provisions of the bill include:    Pollution Reduction Targets:Requires DOI and the USFS to meet climate pollution reduction targets at specific intervals starting in 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions from public lands and waters by 2040.  Public Lands Climate Change Strategic Plans:Requires DOI and USFS to publish a strategy every four years detailing how the agencies will meet the pollution reduction targets the bill establishes.  Pause on New Leasing: Pauses all new federal fossil fuel leasing for a minimum of one year to allow DOI to develop a comprehensive emission reduction strategy. Leasing can only resume after DOI finds that it would be consistent with reaching net-zero by 2040, and then only within limits established by the 4-year strategic plans.  Calculating Net Emissions: Makes the U.S. Geological Survey responsible for tracking emissions from the development and combustion of oil, gas, and coal produced on federal leases, as well as the emissions avoided by renewable energy generation on public lands, the amount of carbon absorbed by ecosystems on public lands, and any carbon dioxide captured and permanently sequestered on public lands.  Enforcement:If at any point the climate pollution reduction targets are not being met, no new fossil fuel permits or leases may be issued until compliance is reached.  Fee Increases on Fossil Fuel Extraction:Increases the minimum royalty rate for onshore coal, oil, and gas from 12.5 percent to 18.75 percent. The bill also establishes new fees on producing and nonproducing oil and gas leases, to be paid by the fossil fuel industry.  Economic Development for Fossil Fuel Communities:Dedicates the new funds collected from the above fees to fossil fuel-dependent regions. The funds can be used for reclamation and restoration of land and water, transition assistance, worker retraining, economic diversification, and other purposes.    The Committee kicked off the year with a historicmonth of climate change hearingsto hear from impacted communities, launched anonline platformto hear from the American people about how climate change has impacted them, and held 22 hearings in 2019 focused on climate change to hear from experts, community members, Indian Country, scientists, and advocates.  The feedback gathered through these efforts has consistently underscored the urgent need to limit climate pollution as soon as possible, and to help impacted communities adapt quickly. A letter signed by 16 environmental groupsthanked Chair Grijalva and the original sponsors for introducing this historic legislation.  The bill enjoys broad support from environmental stakeholders.  Our public lands and waters account for about a quarter of all U.S. fossil fuel production. For too long, they've been handed over to the oil and gas industry, causing harm to our air, water, wildlife and communities. This bill shifts our approach to treat these assets as the treasures they are - places that are held in trust for all of us, and for future generations. With this important legislation, we can manage our public lands and waters to help solveand not fuelthe climate crisis.  Sharon Buccino, Senior Director of Lands at Natural Resources Defense Council  This legislation is a bold step towards solving the climate crisis in a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative way, and we are proud to support it. It recognizes that the days of unrestrained coal, oil, and gas extraction for the sake of profit must end. It welcomes the voices of impacted community members, Tribal communities, and scientific experts as necessary contributors to the development of a healthier planet rather than pushing them to the side. Crucially, it acknowledges that we must make an equitable and just transition to a clean energy economy as soon as possible. Earthjustice will continue to work with partners and allies to build support for this legislation.  Marissa Knodel, Legislative Counsel for Climate and Energy at Earthjustice  Our public lands have so much more to offer than yesterday's energy, which is fueling the climate crisis today. This bill would help unlock the potential of public lands and waters to capture and store carbon, host renewable energy in the right places, and put people to work, while reining in pollution and investing in communities. We applaud Chairman Grijalva and his colleagues for proposing this strong step forward.  Drew McConville, Senior Managing Director of Government Relations at The Wilderness Society  Today's bill helps fit our public lands within a broader climate solution. It directs our scientists and land managers to take decisive action requiring public land managers to hit scientifically-set greenhouse gas reduction targets. It also helps strengthen the Government's consultation role with environmental justice communities. The climate crisis impacts us all and disproportionately impacts communities of color. Our transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy must be just, equitable, and fair.  Aaron Mintzes, Senior Policy Counsel at Earthworks  Chairman Grijalva's bill will help ensure coastal communities are protected from the threat of President Trump's dirty and dangerous offshore drilling agenda. Congress should stand with the citizens, businesses and elected officials  from both parties and at every level of government  who object to opening up our waters to offshore drilling activities. If we are to avert the worst impacts of climate change, we cannot afford open season for oil drilling on our oceans.  Diane Hoskins, Offshore Drilling Campaign Director at Oceana  # # #  Stay in touch with Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee  Website Facebook Twitter Newsletter", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-and-degette-lead-74-representatives-letter-opposing", "Reps. Gallego and DeGette Lead 74 Representatives in Letter Opposing Administration Plan to Strip Protections from Tongass National Forest", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ruben Gallego", "G000574", "rubengallego.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) led over 70 of their colleagues in submitting official comments yesterday in opposition to the U.S. Forest Service's plan to exempt Tongass National Forest in Alaska from protections under the Roadless Rule.\nThe letter urges Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue not to proceed with his Department's proposal to open up our nation's largest National Forest  and one of our most critical tools in the fight against climate change  to clear-cut logging and road-building. The letter outlines the way in which a Tongass Roadless Rule exemption would damage the environment and local wildlife, harm local recreation and commercial fishing industries, reduce access to clean air and water, and threaten the livelihood and culture of Alaska Natives who call Alaska Roadless Areas home.\nThe Roadless Rule is one of our national forests' most important and successful protections, particularly in ancient and unique places like the Tongass, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. This administration's reckless proposal to remove Roadless Rule protections and allow destructive roadbuilding throughout Alaska's majestic Tongass National Forest is bad for our environment, bad for taxpayers, bad for Alaska Natives, and bad for future generations of Americans who deserve the chance to visit and appreciate this beautiful, pristine place.\nThe Roadless Rule protects nearly 60 million acres of national forest land for people to enjoy, said Rep. Diana DeGette. We are not going to sit back and allow the Trump administration to undo the vital protections this rule provides some of our nation's most treasured landscapes, including the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.\nReps. Gallego and DeGette introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act earlier this year to codify the Roadless Rule and permanently protect millions of acres of pristine national forests.\nRep. Gallego had an op-ed published yesterday about the importance of keeping Roadless Rule protections in Tongass National Forest.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/17/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade/", "Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States\u2019 Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC\u2014 Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind\u2019s (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House.\n\nSpecifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States \u2018commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:\n\nImprove the speed and predictability of dispute settlement\n\nAddress longstanding concerns with the WTO\u2019s Appellate Body\n\nIncrease transparency at the WTO\n\nEnsure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances\n\nUpdate the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century\n\n\u201cI am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships,\u201d said Rep. David Schweikert.\n\nI\u2019m pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century,\u201d said Rep. Ron Kind. \u201cThe WTO is the vital to enforcing the world\u2019s rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the bottom.\u201d\n\nThe Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful \u2013 and the oldest \u2013 committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.\n\nRead the resolution text here.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade", "Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind's (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House.\nSpecifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:\n Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement\n\tAddress longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body\n\tIncrease transparency at the WTO\n\tEnsure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances\n\tUpdate the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century\n I am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships, said Rep. David Schweikert.\nI'm pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century, said Rep. Ron Kind. The WTO is the vital to enforcing the world's rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the bottom.\nThe Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful - and the oldest - committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.\nRead the resolution text here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-businesses-call-congress-pass-usmca", "Arizona Businesses Call on Congress to Pass USMCA", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.As the U.S. House prepares to vote this week on the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, Arizona businesses are speaking up about the importance of trade with our neighboring countries. Rep. Greg Stanton has been advocating an improved North American trade policy throughout his first year in Congress.  \n\t  \n\tBusinesses in Arizonafrom large corporations to medium- and small-sized firmshave made clear that the USMCA will provide much-needed certainty and opportunity for growth. Several business owners and representatives from trade associations shared their support with Stanton.\nThe passage of USMCA is important for the dairy industry and critical for our Tempe based dairy cooperative. We have enjoyed a fruitful trade relationship with both Mexico and Canada, and the success of our member farms here in Arizona depends on the passage of this trade agreement. Right now, Mexico is UDA's main export market, which accounts for almost $200 million in total dairy exports. Without a trade agreement, we wouldn't have ready access to Mexico. The cooperative needs to be able to export to Mexico in order to ensure a future existence. If USMCA passes, because of the dairy provisions, we would be able to capture an increased market share in Canada. The market in Canada, and USMCA, represents a big opportunity for UDA. \nAshley Ellixson, V.P. of Legal and Environmental Affairs, United Dairymen of Arizona  UDA is a Tempe-based dairy co-op that consists of 90 percent of Arizona dairy farmers. It processes, manufactures, and markets Arizona dairy products sold in and outside of the United States.\nThe USMCA offers an important opportunity to strengthen ties with our neighbors and set a precedent for all future trade agreements in this modern, global economy. Arizona is home to one of Intel's largest and most advanced manufacturing operations and we appreciate Rep. Stanton's recognition that the strong disciplines on digital trade in the USMCA will expand trade and help protect U.S. innovative technology products. The key provisions on e-commerce, cross-border data flows, encryption, IP protection and enforcement are all needed to support a robust digital economy. \nLisa Malloy, Head of U.S. Government Affairs, Intel  Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company and the second largest semiconductor producer in the world.\nThe strengthened intellectual property enforcement language in the USMCA is critical for Kinetic Edge. As a small company that develops ergonomic solutions to enhance worker safety and performance, we need protection for the innovative products that we export to Mexico and across the globe. The USMCA will allow Kinetic Edge to plan for the future and to distribute our products at a greater level to customers across North America. As a company based in Tempe, we are thankful for Congressman Stanton's advocacy on the USMCA because it demonstrates a deep commitment to the growth and expansion of small businesses in Arizona that depend on trade with Mexico.\nJeff Ward, Co-Founder, Kinetic Edge  Kinetic Edge is a Tempe-based company that develops ergonomic solutions to enhance workplace safety and performance.\nSt. Clair Technologies Inc. is an automotive manufacturing company with 1600 employees strong, $100 million in imports to Arizona, and $45 million in exports to Mexico, with locations in Ontario, Canada; Sonora, Mexico; and Phoenix, Arizona. As a 20-plus year member of the North American Trade community, it is an excellent program that fuels our continued trilateral growth. We are grateful and proud that Congressman Stanton continues to work for the entire trade community, across all political lines, to do what is best for his constituents in Arizona.\nCarolynne Hunter, VP of Supply Chain, St. Clair Technologies Inc.   St. Clair Technologies Inc. is an auto parts supplier, developer and manufacturer in Chandler, Arizona.\nAs an Arizona-based medium-sized business, Acronis SCS believes a modern and mutually beneficial trade agreement with our nation's neighbors will lead to freer markets, fairer trade, a more resilient U.S. economy, and stronger innovation in the cyber sphere and beyond. As a software company that delivers trusted edge data security and cyber protection solutions to the U.S. public sector, our company supports USMCA's efforts to enhance and protect the world's digital ecosystem while safeguarding companies' intellectual property. In short, the USMCA stands to influence and better the future of Acronis SCS, as well as many other small- and medium-sized companies like ours across Arizona and America. \nJohn Zanni, CEO, Acronis SCS  Acronis SCS is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Scottsdale that focuses on protecting America's public sector by securing data across federal, state and local government, education, and non-profit computing environments.\nOn behalf of our over 23,000 North American employees, including nearly 300 employees located in Arizona's Ninth Congress district at our Tempe facility, SAP is pleased that a deal has been reached to advance the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement through Congress. The updated trade agreement includes a state-of-the-art chapter on digital trade that safeguards cross-border data flows, prohibits data localization requirements and streamlines e-commerce. The USMCA will enable firms, notably smaller ones, to use new and innovative digital tools to overcome barriers to growth, helping facilitate payments, enabling collaboration, promoting the use of cloud-based services, and using alternative funding mechanisms such as crowdfunding.  \n\t  \n\tI commend Congressman Stanton for his strong support of the USMCA. He understands firsthand how this new agreement will modernize trade and bring new opportunities to the Phoenix area by allowing local firms to bring new products and services to a larger number of digitally-connected customers across the globe. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, digitally-enabled transactions of trade in goods and services is essential to the Phoenix area's ability to compete and win in the global economy.\nKevin M. Richards, VP, Head of U.S. Government Relations, SAP America, Inc.   SAP America Inc. develops enterprise software to support businesses in the areas of supplier relationships, production, warehouse management, sales, customer relationships, and administrative functions.\nVandervoet & Associates has been importing fresh produce from Mexico since the mid-1990s. Our business is dependent on a steady and efficient trade relationship between the US and Mexico. When people ask me about the scope of our distribution, I tell them everywhere between Tucson, Tampa, Toronto and Tokyo, as some of the Mexican produce that we import though Nogales, Arizona gets re-exported to east Asia from seaports in California. I'm thankful for the support of Rep. Stanton, who, along with many other members of the Arizona delegation have come together and supported the USMCA for the benefit of our state.\nScott Vandervoet, Owner, Vandervoet & Associates  Vandervoet & Associates is a fresh produce distributor based in Rio Rico, Arizona that focuses on importing melons through Nogalesthe U.S. largest port of entry for produce from Mexico.\nAs a third-generation Arizona cattle rancher, I'm familiar with how important it is to have access to as many markets as possible for our products. All around the world, people recognize that American beef is top of the line and trade agreements have facilitated the export of U.S. beef to the global market. USMCA will benefit cattle ranchers in Arizona and we look forward to working with Congressman Stanton to getting it passed.\nBenny Aja, Cattle Rancher, Aja Ranch  Benny Aja is a generational cattle rancher in Northern Arizona and serves as the current president for Coconino County Farm Bureau and Cattle Growers Association.\nWe are excited to see what the next 25 years will bring within the new framework of the USMCA. So many improvements were adopted to better leverage North American cooperation and collaboration, and that type of close working relationship is what has made the U.S., Canada, and Mexico the strongest trading block in the world. The USMCA is the right agreement to bring us into the 21st century and beyond. I look forward to broad, bipartisan support to pass the agreement.\nLance Jungmeyer, President, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas  Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is a nonprofit trade association headquartered in Nogales, Arizona that represents over 120 U.S. member companies involved in growing, packing, sales and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico. \nPhat Scooters is a homegrown, Tempe-based electric scooter manufacturing company that represents the future of electric vehicles. What began as three friends looking for an alternative mode of transportation during the Arizona summer has transformed into an innovative company with clients across the globe. Part of that success is built on our beneficial trade relationship with Mexico and the trade agreements that provide certainty and ease. Phat Scooters is a big fan of USMCA and has shifted its growth strategy to take advantage of the opportunities it provides. Thank you to Congressman Stanton for being an advocate of Arizona businesses in the 9th district and for supporting the families and community that make up our company.\nPeter Johnson, CEO, Phat Scooters  Phat Scooters is a startup company based in Tempe that designs and builds customized electric scooters.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-applauds-senate-passage-annual-defense-bill", "McSally Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) applauded Senate passage of theannual defense billconference report agreed on by both chambers of Congressand touted majorwins she procured for Arizona.\nThe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) conference report funds Arizona's critical military missions, supports Arizona service members and their families, and makes important reforms to the way the military investigates and prosecutes sexual assault.\n\"The men and women of our military should know that we have their backs,said McSally.This year's annual defense bill provides the biggest pay raise in a decade and improves the readiness to fight tonight while also investing in important future capabilities.\nAs home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's success on the battlefield. It provides funding for modernization of the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB for training the next generation of F-35 pilots.\nThe legislation also includes 17 of 18 of my reforms to combat sexual assault in the military. For example,when investigating sexual assault, timeliness and effectiveness are not mutually exclusive. My provisions increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases and ensures a victim has access to Special Victim Counsel (SVC) within 72 hours of reporting an assault. Both of these improvements share the goal of getting a verdict for the victim sooner. As a survivor myself, I am hopeful that these bipartisan reforms will help the next generation of service members who may also endure such awful crimes.\nSupport from local leaders:\nJulie Engel, Chair, Yuma 50: The Yuma 50 is incredibly grateful to Senator McSally for her efforts to protect our warfighters and secure DoD assets that will continue to serve our Country. Arizona received direct benefits from the passage of the NDAA however this action directly supports the entire Nation and our Allies due to the resources and assets that exist here in AZ. We are very fortunate to have Senator McSally's experience and commitment to the Military and the entire Nation.\nSally Harrison, President, Mesa Industry and Defense Council (MIDC): Senator McSally's work on the Senate Armed Services Committee is invaluable to our economy and national security. She has uniquely fought for Arizona's military installations in this year's Senate defense authorization bill and continues to support industry to ensure our warfighters have much needed equipment.\nWe especially applaud Senator McSally for the historic sexual assault reforms protecting service members and provisions for military families included in the final version. MIDC looks forward to supporting this bill.\nJulie Pastrick, President, Northern Arizona Military Affairs Council (NAMAC):Senator McSally has been a tireless supporter of Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory. This year's Senate defense bill continues the legacy of the late Senator McCain in moving the ball forward so that Camp Navajo can become opened up to private investment. The Northern Arizona Military Affairs Council looks forward to supporting these provisions and look forward to Camp Navajo supporting our forest health and grow to become a vital economic development asset for Flagstaff.\nTed Maxwell, President, Southern Arizona Defense Alliance (SADA):SADA is grateful for the work of Senator Martha McSally and her fellow Arizona legislators in securing critical investments in Southern Arizona's defense assets in this year's NDAA. Southern Arizona continues to be the perfect place to train the men and women who serve our country. The investments at Davis-Monthan, Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma and the Barry Goldwater Range, will support our service members and protect the military missions throughout Arizona. These are critical investments for our state and our country.\nCathy Carlat, Mayor of Peoria, Member, West Valley Defense Alliance (WVDA):The West Valley Defense Alliance would like to thank Senator Martha McSally for supporting the defense industry in the west valley, Luke Air Force basethe nation's premier fighter pilot training facilityand the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Her support for Luke AFB and the Goldwater Range is critical to Arizona and we are thankful for carrying on in the tradition of Senator John McCain in support of Arizona's defense industry, military bases and ranges.\nMcSally Accomplishments in FY20 NDAA:\nProtecting Critical Missions and Investing in Arizona Installation Communities\nF-35 Training and Barry M. Goldwater Range Modernization:\n \n\tLuke AFB produces 70 percent of the world's F-35 pilots using the Barry M. Goldwater Range. However, it needs modernized threat emitter equipment in order to simulate combat-like training conditions.\n\tMcSally secured an amendment that provides $28.0 million to install these threat emitters and maximize efficiency of Luke's F-35 mission.\n \nMarine Corps Air Station Yuma:\n \n\tMcSally secured funding for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRenovation & Addition to Hanger 95 -- $90.16m\n\t\t\tBachelor Enlisted Quarters Replacement -- $99.60m. This barracks is ahead of schedule and much needed for safetypurposes.\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n \nUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS):\n \n\tMcSally secured language highlighting Ft. Huachuca's unique attributes for hosting the Army's UAS training mission.\n \nWestern Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS):\n \n\tMcSally secured language highlighted what WAATS can offer to maximize efficiency for allied and partner rotary training.\n \nCamp Navajo:\n \n\tMcSally secured language pressing the Army for answers on ways to partner with the Flagstaff community to utilize Camp Navajo's excess magazine storage.\n \nModernizes and Equips a Worldwide Fighting Force\nA-10:\n \n\tMcSally secured full funding for the A-10, based at Davis-Monthan AFB, including additional funds for the wing replacement program.\n\tThe bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical sustainment and modernization funding for the A-10 through 2030\n \nF-35:\n \n\tThe F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program supports over 8,440 direct and indirect jobs in Arizona with an economic impact of more than $936.9 million statewide.\n\tThis bill includes $5.364 billion for 60 aircraft ($1.1 billion above the president's request) for an additional 12 F-35A aircraft to assist with keeping F-35 training, for which Luke AFB is a major pipeline, at maximum efficiency\n\tAlso includes an additional $156 million to support advanced procurement for 12 additional F-35A in FY21 to maintain momentum for the Joint Strike Fighter pipeline\n \nEC-37B (Compass Call Cross-deck):\n \n\tDavis-Monthan: Fully funds the president's request of $114 million for another additional EC-37B Compass Call to keep this critical capability on track. The Compass Call fleet is based at Davis-Monthan AFB.\n \nAH-64 Apache:\n \n\tMade in Mesa, Arizona: Increases funding for the AH-64 Apache by $105m for the IIIB new build.\n \nTrusted Supply Chain for Certain Microelectronics:\n \n\tRequires standardized micro-electronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards to combat Chinese IP theft and transfer of critical U.S. military technology.\n \nSupporting Troops and their Families\nProtecting Military Families from Hazardous Housing Conditions:\n \n\tMany military families have been subjected to substandard housing and exposure to harmful environmental conditions in on-base housing managed by private contractors. This is simply unacceptable.\n\tMcSally personally fought to ensure the bill includes a host of provisions to get private housing contractors in line and ensure the military chain of command is also accountable. A few of these include: directing DoD to come up with a tenant bill of rights; creating a new dispute resolution mechanism for families (could result in withholding of BAH until an issue is resolved); allows services to withhold incentive pay; more funding for housing office personnel/officials to ensure families have a voice.\n \nExtended Paid Family Leave Policy:\n \n\tThis bill includes a historic expansion of Paid Family Leave for all federal government workers, including servicemembers and DoD civilians.\n\tMcSally also secured language requiring a report on the impacts that extending secondary caregiver leave has had on military recruitment, retention, and morale.\n \nCombatting PFAS Contamination:\n \n\tProhibits DoD from procuring firefighting foam that contains per and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances after2024\n\tAlso allows National Guard bases affected by PFAS contamination access to the Defense Environmental Restoration Account (DERA).\n \nCivilian Support Network:\n \n\tEstablishes a system by which servicemembers can designate a Civilian Support Network of friends and family members who can choose to be notified about resources and information to help better understand what their servicemember may be going through at any particular time. This program was inspired by Army Sgt. Daniel Somers, a 20-year-old Phoenix veteran who tragically took his own life after two tours in Iraq and 5 frustrating years fighting the Phoenix VA for mental health treatment. On this initiative, McSally worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, on how DoD can keep families more informed so they can identify warning signs if their service member shows signs of mental or physical fatigue or illness and get them the treatment they need.\n \nCombatting Sexual Assault in the Military\nPrevention and Training:\n \n\tPrioritize research and focus on prevention ofsexualassault.\n\tStandardize and modernize training requirements across services through a comprehensive review of best practices in military justice, victim assistance, promotion of healthy command climates, and ensuring the accused is afforded due process rights.\n\tExtend DACIPAD to continue to study investigation and prosecution ofsexualassaultin the military.\n\tDirect DoD to do a victim experience survey to understand barriers to victim participation in the judicial process and continue to improve the investigation and judicial process forsexualassault.\n \nVictim Support:\n \n\tEnsures access to Special Victim Counsels (SVCs) for victims within 72 hours of reporting an assault.\n\tDirects the DoD to work with DACIPAD to update regulations relating to providing victims additional options for restricted reporting when a report comes from a third party or an inadvertent disclosure.\n\tImproves processes for mandated case-related communications with victims and documenting victim preference about the reporting process, including jurisdictional preference.\n\tEnsures privacy protections for victims utilizing the CATCH program to report serial offenders.\n\tStudies the feasibility of expanding safe to report programs across the military services to make sure that victims won't be inappropriately charged with collateral misconduct offenses when they report anassault.\n \nInvestigation:\n \n\tIncreases capabilities for investigators to meet increasing demand for digital evidence processing and improve the timeliness of investigations.\n\tExamines the current data management system of each service to determine the advisability of a DoD-wide data management system to better share and track information on criminal cases, including normalizing data so that each military service is tracking the same data in the same way to ease data sharing and tracking.\n\tDirects the services to create and report on processes for the immediate collaboration at the start of an investigation by Special Victim Investigation and Prosecution (SVIP) teams in order to streamline efforts.\n\tMandates that the DoD develop a process to ensure and track that protective orders are appropriately shared between military and civilian authorities.\n \nProsecution:\n \n\tModifies the Manual for Courts-Martial to add a specific offense for sexual harassment.\n\tDirects the DoD to use data from the Military Justice Review Panel to create non-binding sentencing guidelines to increase transparency for sentencing authorities and eliminate substantial differences in punishment for similar crimes.\n \nOn December 10, delivered massive wins for Arizona military missions and historic sexual assault reforms in the final version of the annual defense bill agreed to by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.\nOnDecember 3, McSally called out military housing slumlords in aU.S. Committee on Armed Serviceshearing.\nOnJune 27, McSally announced her provisions passed in the Senate NDAA for FY2020.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-brings-home-huge-wins-arizona-annual-defense-bill", "McSally Brings Home Huge Wins for Arizona in Annual Defense Bill", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) touted huge wins for Arizona in the annual defense bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate today.\nMcSally highlighted support for Arizona service members and their families, in addition to investments in key Arizona military missions.\nMcSally said in part: Since I have been in Congress, I led the fight to stop the A-10 from being mothballed and this bill continues to secure resources needed to modernize the A-10, based at Davis Monthan AFB. We also succeeded in funding a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB and Yuma for training and deploying the next generation of F-35 pilots. I also secured funding to upgrade the Barry Goldwater training ranges, and many other Arizona initiatives.\nThe annual defense bill is about protecting the people who protect us. This year's bill reiterates to the men and women of our military that we have their backs.\nShe added: The Senate voted in a landslide bipartisan way (86-8) to fund affected military construction projects in this bill. Then, during conference negotiations, Democrats refused to fully fund these projects due to political games surrounding border security. Think about that: they were against the President diverting the resources to secure the border. So they decided to take it out on our military by refusing to backfill the funding. Our military deserves better. The American people deserve better.\n\nClick HERE to download Senator McSally's speech.\n\nMcSally's remarks as prepared for delivery:\nMr. President,\nI rise today to talk about the importance of the vote we took earlier today on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill delivers on the needs of the warfighter today and invests in capabilities we must have for the future. I also fought for and secured huge wins for the Grand Canyon State.\nAs home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's defense. Our bipartisan legislation highlights the incredible contributions that Arizona bases, citizens, and industry make to support our military each and every day.\nSince I have been in Congress, I led the fight to stop the A-10 from being mothballed and this bill continues to secure resources needed to modernize the A-10, based at Davis Monthan AFB. We also succeeded in funding a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB and Yuma for training and deploying the next generation of F-35 pilots. I also secured funding to upgrade the Barry Goldwater training ranges, and many other Arizona initiatives.\nThe annual defense bill is about protecting the people who protect us. This year's bill reiterates to the men and women of our military that we have their backs.\nIt provides the highest pay raise in a decade and protects military families from greedy contractors who provide their tenants dangerous and unlivable base housing. These contractors -- who act more like slumlords than landlords  will now be required to implement a tenant bill of rights. We also give military families more power in filing disputes and fund additional housing office personnel to ensure families have advocates on base.\nI am particularly pleased to see 17 of my 18 reforms to combat sexual assault in the military including in this bill. Earlier this year, I disclosed that I too am a survivor of military sexual assault. After I did, I charged the top leaders at the Pentagon to immediately identify ways to improve the investigation process and support to victims. My provisions increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases and ensure a victim has access to a Special Victim's Counsel within 72 hours of reporting an assault. These and my other improvements share the goal of getting justice for victims sooner.\nThe greatest disappointment in an otherwise bipartisan bill is the lack of backfill funding for military construction projects. After unprecedented obstruction by Democrats on border security funding, some resources were diverted to border security projects under authorities legally granted to the President by Congress.\nI hear from my constituents all the time in our pro-military and southern border state--we can and must secure our border AND fund our military. Life is full of difficult decisions. This shouldn't be one of themfor any member on either side of the aisle.\nThe Senate voted in a landslide bipartisan way (86-8) to fund affected military construction projects in this bill. Then, during conference negotiations, Democrats refused to fully fund these projects due to political games surrounding border security. Think about that: they were against the President diverting the resources to secure the border. So they decided to take it out on our military by refusing to backfill the funding. Our military deserves better. The American people deserve better.\nNevertheless, one of Arizona's Fiscal Year 19 projects at Ft. Huachuca was stalled for unforeseen environmental issues at the construction site, so it wasn't ready to spend the FY19 funds we approved for it. This funding would have been diverted to some other purpose in any other year. It could have been funded in FY20, but the Democrats refused to support that. The earliest the project will be ready to start is next summer. The Secretary of the Army has assured me that this project will be in the budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which starts in nine and a half months, following the completion of the environmental cleanup. I will continue to fight for funding for Fort Huachuca and resolve to work hand-in-hand with the Army until this project is complete.\nFinally, I have to note that this is the first NDAA that this body has passed in decades without Senator John McCain. I think I speak for members of the Armed Services Committee and this entire Senate when I say that we have felt his absence deeply this past year. While he may not have been physically with us, it still has the fingerprints of his leadership, grit, and ultimate dedication to servicemembers and military families. His memory has propelled us to secure lasting, meaningful reforms for the men and women who serve, whether in uniform, as a family member, or in a supporting civilian role.\nThis is the 59th consecutive annual defense bill that has been passed. It remains a shining example, for the most part, of what we can accomplish when we work together to protect Americans and support our troops. It was my privilege to bring home these massive wins for our troops and the great state of Arizona.\nWith that, Mr. President, I yield the floor.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bill-allow-recreational-concessions-public-land", "McSally Introduces Bill to Allow Recreational Concessions on Public Land", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to expandrecreational concessions, such as mountain bike rentals, paragliding, horseback riding, camping, and ziplining, in order to enhance visitor experience oncertainpublic lands.\nCurrently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allows a number of third-party commercial concessions to take place onpublicland. However,federal lands managed bystates, local governments, and non-profitsthrough the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (RPPA)are prohibited or severely restricted from allowing these concessions.\nPublic lands are meant to be shared by all,said McSally.My legislation willincrease recreational opportunities andallow people to more fully enjoy and appreciate the beauty of our public lands across the country.\nMaricopa County is blessed with wide open spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy year-round,said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates.We are grateful to Senator McSally for introducing this legislation that will allow counties to work with the Bureau of Land Management to create new outdoor recreation opportunities without compromising the integrity of these precious natural resources.\nThis bill directs the Department of Interior to establish a pilot program of up to 10 sites to allow third-party concessions on public land governed by theRPPA, which authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes to State or local governments, or qualified nonprofit organizations.\nRep. Gosar (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House (H.R.4028).\nThe RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act has been endorsed by the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the National Association of State Park Directors, and the National Recreation and Park Association.\nThe text of the bill can be found HERE.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsallys-veteran-treatment-court-bill-passes-senate", "McSally\u2019s Veteran Treatment Court Bill Passes Senate", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today.\nU.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) are co-sponsors of the legislation.\nThe Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019 establishes a program in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help state, local, and tribal governments to develop and maintain veteran treatment courts. The bill would provide grants, training, and technical assistance for veteran treatment courts and communities interested in starting a program.\nSome veterans come home with invisible wounds that result in addiction or trouble with the law, said McSally. Instead of spiraling down, veteran treatment courts provide an opportunity for vets to receive treatment and add accountability to reverse that spiral, heal, and continue to contribute positively to society. I have seen their powerful lifesaving impact first-hand in Arizona and look forward to getting our bill to the president's desk to help more vets around the country.\nAs veterans return home, the transition to civilian life can often be complicated by PTSD, brain injury, or other trauma and mental health issues. Veteran treatment courts have played a critical role in the criminal justice system by working to help get our veterans get back on track,Kaine said. I'm proud of this bipartisan legislation that will expand access to these courts, help rehabilitate those in need, and reduce recidivism.\nOnNovember 5, McSally introducedtheVeteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/mccain-inspired-bill-backed-sinema-establishes-wounded-warrior-program-senate", "McCain-Inspired Bill Backed by Sinema Establishes Wounded Warrior Program in Senate", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator's resolution implements the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program,' creating employment opportunities for veterans in the U.S. Senate\nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator cosponsored a bipartisan bill establishing the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, providing veterans with service-connected disabilities the opportunity to work in the U.S. Senate as they transition to civilian life. The bipartisan program is named after the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain.  \n  \nArizona veterans earned the opportunity to succeed as they transition to civilian life. Our bipartisan Wounded Warrior Program, inspired by Arizona hero John McCain, empowers Arizona veterans to continue serving our nation while providing them with professional opportunities, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.  \n  \nThe two-year fellowship was inspired by the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain, who was seriously wounded and held captive as a prisoner during the Vietnam War, and the late Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield who served during World War I.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinemas-network-support-act-heads-presidents-desk", "Sinema\u2019s Network of Support Act Heads to President\u2019s Desk", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senate passes defense bill including Sinema's Network of Support Act, Sinema's military sexual assault reforms, and Arizona military priorities secured by Sinema\nWASHINGTON  Today, the U.S. Senate passed Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The Senate also approved Sinema's military sexual assault reforms in her Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act.  \n  \nSinema also secured funding for Arizona military installations and resources for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill.  \n  \nOur servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema.  \n  \nNational Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes:  \n  \nSinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act:\n \n\tLegislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013.\n \n \n\tOver the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act.\n \n \n\tThe bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members.\n \n \n\tBy directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life, notice when a servicemember struggles, and ensure they have access to the necessary tools to help a servicemember get assistance or care.\n \n  \nEncouraging Growth at Camp Navajo:\n \n\tSinema secured language encouraging the Army to expand public-private partnerships that will offer additional revenue to Camp Navajo, the Arizona National Guard, and the surrounding community.\n \n  \nFunding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:\n \n\tSinema secured $90.1 million in funding for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95.\n \n \n\tSinema also secured $99.6 million in funding for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks.\n \n  \nFunding for Luke Air Force Base's F-35 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $9.8 billion for 90 F-35 aircraft, an increase of over 12 aircraft from the President's request.\n \n  \nFunding for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $132 million for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.\n \n  \nSinema's Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act\n \n\tBipartisan legislative reforms endorsed by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Violence to improve the military's ability to prevent and respond to sexual assault.\n \n \n\tThe legislation directs the Defense Department to create a civilian advisory committee on sexual assault prevention. The committee would be comprised of up to 20 civilian members with expertise in campus sexual assault prevention, suicide prevention, public health, and culture change of large organizations, among other areas. The committee would advise the Secretary of Defense on ways to implement new programs or improve existing programs dedicated to preventing sexual assault.\n \n \n\tAdditionally, the legislation allows the military to pay for exceptionally qualified enlisted members to attend law school and join the JAG Corps, and encourages military commanders to take prompt administrative action in cases where non-judicial accountability is necessary. \n \n  \nSinema-shaped Military Special Victims Protection Act\n \n\tLegislation cosponsored and shaped by Sinema that codifies many of the military's best practices for referring military sexual assault to courts martial, expands eligibility for Special Victim Counsel services to victims of certain domestic violence offences, and provides for the correction of military records and discharges for former military members who were survivors of military sexual trauma or intimate partner violence.\n \n  \nSinema-backed Paid Leave for Federal Employees\n \n\t12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.\n \n  \nSinema-backed repeal of the Widow's Tax\n \n\tThree year phase out of the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset, commonly called the Widow's Tax, bringing an end to the shortchanging of Gold Star families.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/tucson-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate", "Tucson Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senate passed Tucson-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA  \nSinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law\nWASHINGTON  The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Tucson and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.  \n  \nSinema also secured funding for Tucson-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill,including $132 million for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 program.  \n  \nOur servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema.  \n  \nNational Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes:  \n  \nFunding for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $132 million for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.\n \n  \nSinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act:\n \n\tLegislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013.\n \n \n\tOver the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act.\n \n \n\tThe bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members.\n \n \n\tBy directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life, notice when a servicemember struggles, and ensure they have access to the necessary tools to help a servicemember get assistance or care.\n \n  \nEncouraging Growth at Camp Navajo:\n \n\tSinema secured language encouraging the Army to expand public-private partnerships that will offer additional revenue to Camp Navajo, the Arizona National Guard, and the surrounding community.\n \n  \nFunding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:\n \n\tSinema secured $90.1 million in funding for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95.\n \n \n\tSinema also secured $99.6 million in funding for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks.\n \n  \nFunding for Luke Air Force Base's F-35 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $9.8 billion for 90 F-35 aircraft, an increase of over 12 aircraft from the President's request.\n \n   \nSinema's Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act\n \n\tBipartisan legislative reforms endorsed by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Violence to improve the military's ability to prevent and respond to sexual assault.\n \n \n\tThe legislation directs the Defense Department to create a civilian advisory committee on sexual assault prevention. The committee would be comprised of up to 20 civilian members with expertise in campus sexual assault prevention, suicide prevention, public health, and culture change of large organizations, among other areas. The committee would advise the Secretary of Defense on ways to implement new programs or improve existing programs dedicated to preventing sexual assault.\n \n \n\tAdditionally, the legislation allows the military to pay for exceptionally qualified enlisted members to attend law school and join the JAG Corps, and encourages military commanders to take prompt administrative action in cases where non-judicial accountability is necessary. \n \n  \nSinema-shaped Military Special Victims Protection Act\n \n\tLegislation cosponsored and shaped by Sinema that codifies many of the military's best practices for referring military sexual assault to courts martial, expands eligibility for Special Victim Counsel services to victims of certain domestic violence offences, and provides for the correction of military records and discharges for former military members who were survivors of military sexual trauma or intimate partner violence.\n \n  \nSinema-backed Paid Leave for Federal Employees\n \n\t12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.\n \n  \nSinema-backed repeal of the Widow's Tax\n \n\tThree year phase out of the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset, commonly called the Widow's Tax, bringing an end to the shortchanging of Gold Star families.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/yuma-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate", "Yuma Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate", "2019-12-17", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senate passed Yuma-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA  \nSinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law\nWASHINGTON  The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Yuma and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.  \n  \nSinema also secured funding for Yuma-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill, including funding for MCAS Yuma's barracks and its Hangar 95.  \n  \nOur servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema.  \n  \nNational Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes:  \n  \nFunding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:\n \n\tSinema secured $90.1 million in funding for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95.\n \n\n \n\tSinema also secured $99.6 million in funding for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks.\n \n  \nSinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act:\n \n\tLegislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013.\n \n\n \n\tOver the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act.\n \n\n \n\tThe bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members.\n \n\n \n\tBy directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life, notice when a servicemember struggles, and ensure they have access to the necessary tools to help a servicemember get assistance or care.\n \n  \nEncouraging Growth at Camp Navajo:\n \n\tSinema secured language encouraging the Army to expand public-private partnerships that will offer additional revenue to Camp Navajo, the Arizona National Guard, and the surrounding community.\n \n  \nFunding for Luke Air Force Base's F-35 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $9.8 billion for 90 F-35 aircraft, an increase of over 12 aircraft from the President's request.\n \n  \nFunding for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 Program\n \n\tSinema helped secure $132 million for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base.\n \n  \nSinema's Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act\n \n\tBipartisan legislative reforms endorsed by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Violence to improve the military's ability to prevent and respond to sexual assault.\n \n\n \n\tThe legislation directs the Defense Department to create a civilian advisory committee on sexual assault prevention. The committee would be comprised of up to 20 civilian members with expertise in campus sexual assault prevention, suicide prevention, public health, and culture change of large organizations, among other areas. The committee would advise the Secretary of Defense on ways to implement new programs or improve existing programs dedicated to preventing sexual assault.\n \n\n \n\tAdditionally, the legislation allows the military to pay for exceptionally qualified enlisted members to attend law school and join the JAG Corps, and encourages military commanders to take prompt administrative action in cases where non-judicial accountability is necessary. \n \n  \nSinema-shaped Military Special Victims Protection Act\n \n\tLegislation cosponsored and shaped by Sinema that codifies many of the military's best practices for referring military sexual assault to courts martial, expands eligibility for Special Victim Counsel services to victims of certain domestic violence offences, and provides for the correction of military records and discharges for former military members who were survivors of military sexual trauma or intimate partner violence.\n \n  \nSinema-backed Paid Leave for Federal Employees\n \n\t12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal civilian employees.\n \n  \nSinema-backed repeal of the Widow's Tax\n \n\tThree year phase out of the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset, commonly called the Widow's Tax, bringing an end to the shortchanging of Gold Star families.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressman-biggs-dissenting-views-house-judiciary-committees-impeachment-report", "Congressman Biggs' Dissenting Views for the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Report", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "DISSENTING VIEWS  \n\tCongressman Andy Biggs\nI concur with Ranking Member Doug Collins' dissenting views and submit my additional statements for the record.\nDemocrats have sought to remove or delegitimize President Donald J. Trump since the day he won the 2016 presidential election. Representative Al Green (D-TX) expressed his desire to impeach the President while Barack Obama was still President. Media outlets and others stoked this fire and have kept it going for three years.\nTheir efforts have been uneven and unsuccessful. The most notorious attempt was the Russian collusion allegations that consumed more than $30 million and took the time of 19 FBI agents and operatives, hundreds of interviews, and hundreds of thousands of pages of documents. The conclusion was that the Trump campaign did not conspire, coordinate, cooperate, or collude with the Russians to interfere in the 2016 election.\nEven now, however, Representatives who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI or Intel) insist that they have evidence of collusion.\nIn August 2019, a leaker, who had been told about a telephone conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky, contacted HPSCI staff. Even though HPSCI Chairman Schiff publicly denied this contact, media accounts exposed that there had indeed been contact, and insinuated that there might have been assistance in drafting the whistleblower's complaint, which has launched this latest attack on President Trump.\nSpeaker Pelosi announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry based on the complaint. During her announcement she made representations of the contents of the complaint, as had Chairman Schiff.\nThe complaint was proven to be substantively false and utterly without merit when President Trump released a transcript of the phone call.\nThe testimony presented to the Judiciary Committee came in two hearings. In one hearing three law professors who despise this President urged impeachment. A fourth law professor, who did not and does not support President Trump, stated that this impeachment is based on wafer thin evidence which does not support Democrat allegations, in a process that is the fastest in the nation's history.\nThe only other evidentiary hearing consisted of the bizarre scenario where a Democrat staffer, who had testified for thirty minutes, left his spot at the witness table to sit next to Judiciary Chairman Nadler on the dais, and cross examine a Republican staffer for thirty minutes. All this strangeness took place in a hearing where each side was supposed to present its report on the closed-door proceedings of HPSCI.\nThe only facts adduced from those who have direct knowledge of the matters considered in this impeachment are:\n Ukraine received U.S. aid in conformity with the law;\n\tThe aid was received without any preconditions other than those required by law;\n\tDuring the period the release of aid was legally paused, Ukraine was not aware of the pause;\n\tPresident Trump had a justified interest in Ukrainian corruption and a well-expressed antipathy toward any foreign aid.\n In attempting to make their case Democrats have chosen to draw every inference from the scanty evidence in the most negative light possible against the President. Their obvious animus toward him has prevented them from giving, even one time, a benign interpretation of the evidence. And certainly, they would never accept an interpretation that might inure to the President's benefit.\nHaving watched and participated in the proceedings, even though limited by Chairman Schiff and the acquiescence of Chairman Nadler in that limitation, I have concluded that the Democrats' would never give a neutral interpretation of the facts (which they believe include rumor, gossip, and innuendo) where President Trump is concerned.\nThey have no facts. The law is against them. They have rigged the process. Why should the American public give the Democrats the benefit of the doubt?\nARTICLE I  ABUSE OF POWER\nDuring their impeachment inquiry against President Trump, Democrats have dishonestly alleged that President Trump abused the powers of his office by soliciting interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, in the 2020 United States Presidential election. There is no basis for this outlandish claim. Democrats have twisted facts, taken statements out of context, and lied to the American people all in the name of fulfilling their 2016-stated desire of removing President Trump from office.\nThe shaky foundation of the Democrat case is the July 25, 2019, call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. On this call, Democrats allege that President Trump conditioned future support for Ukraine on their agreement to publicly announce investigations intoformer Vice President Joseph R. Biden. This is not true.\nThere is no mention of the aid appropriated by the United States for Ukraine on the call. Additionally, there is no discussion of any precondition to release aid. This is the first of many examples of the Democrats twisting the facts to create their own narrative.\nDemocrats called in several witnesses hoping to confirm their narrative, most for sessions of closed-door testimony, and some of whose transcripts still have not been released. Not one testified of a quid pro quo.\nGordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union is the Democrats' star witness. He is mentioned more than 600 times in a 262-page report authored by Chairman Schiff, which purports to be a summary of the HPSCI hearings.\nAmbassador Sondland was not on the July 25 call. He repeatedly testified that the only direct statement from President Trump was that President Trump wanted nothing from Ukraine except for it to clean up its corruption.\nOther statements of Sondland, that there was a quid pro quo, and everyone was in the loop, were simply assumptions he made. In fact, he acknowledged that no one on earth told him that there were any preconditions on release of aid. His only direct knowledge was the President's explicit contradiction of the entirety of Sondland's presumptions.\nPresumptions cannot be the basis for an impeachment. All the presumptions in the world do not overcome the direct evidence of the President's statement. In a conversation with Ambassador Sondland, President Trump said, I want nothing [from Ukraine]. I want no quid pro quo. I want Zelensky to do the right thing. I want him to do what he ran on. In this case, President Trump is referring to President Zelensky's campaign to root out corruption within the Ukrainian government. The President's statement directly contradicts Ambassador Sondland's presumption.\nThe appropriated aid was released to the Ukraine without any investigation or announcement of an investigation by Ukraine. But the Democrats even put their own spin on the ultimate reasoning for release.\nDemocrats infer that President Trump released the aid because the delay on delivery was made public and Ukraine was made aware. Because they have no direct evidence to substantiate this assertion, they have attempted to rely on a timeline that says the whistleblower complaint became public before President Trump released the money to Ukraine. That temporal coincidence is a pin prick through which they attempt to drive a truck. But their inference is wrong.\nThat timeline is their only evidence. While that timeline of events is in fact true, that the whistleblower complaint was made public prior to the aid being released, there is a stronger rationale for the President's release of aid. In late August 2019, the Ukraine legislature was working on strong anticorruption legislation, which even Democrat witnesses said would be a significant curb on rampant Ukrainian corruption.\nPresident Trump released the aid the very same day that President Zelensky signed into law two anti-corruption measures: one that ended immunity for Ukrainian legislators and the reinstatement of a vigorous anticorruption court.\nThe United States had provided aid to Ukraine in 2017 and 2018, but aid was only paused in 2019. The Democrats assert this is because President Trump wanted Ukraine to investigate a political rival. In fact, several Democrats asked what changed between 2017, 2018, and 2019.\nWhat changed? A new president who had run on an anticorruption platform who had been employed by a Ukrainian oligarch before election. President Zelensky was also surrounded by several of the previous corrupt regime's officials. A brief pause, consistent with the law, to determine the credibility of the new president's commitment to ending corruption was justified.\nTo that end, during the pause there were multiple high-level meetings between U.S. leaders and President Zelensky where the need to take anticorruption measures was emphasized. The aid was released the day the two anticorruption laws were executed.\nThe Democrats' accusation that President Trump asked for an investigation into his political rival is based on a presumption that is inconsistent with the facts. On the July 25 phone call, President Trump mentioned a set of circumstances in which former Vice President Joseph Biden appeared to have stopped a prosecution that might have implicated Biden's son, Hunter. President Trump asked President Zelensky to look into those circumstances. President Trump did not ask President Zelensky to investigate Biden or to dig up dirt on Biden, as Schiff brazenly misrepresented to the American people.\nInvestigating events is not the same as investigating people. It is apparent that this distinction is lost on the Democrats. They have been investigating President Trump for three years and have investigated every nook and cranny of his life. They have investigated his family, his friends and associates, his supporters, his businesses. Democrats always project what they are doing on everyone else. They have been assailing President Trump at every turn. They have been investigating the person, not the events.\nNot one witness testified that President Trump ever mentioned politics or the upcoming election. The evidence is that he was motivated by his understanding of widespread corruption in Ukraine and the corrupt circumstances of the Biden's involvement with Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company that was considered by many to be a corrupt actor. A person who is involved with entities committing corrupt acts may end up being investigated in conjunction with the corrupt acts of that entity. Immunity is not granted simply because that person's father is a powerful American political figure.\nThe telephone call between the two presidents was considered a good, fruitful conversation. The evidence in this case is clear: Ukraine received the aid within the lawful time provided for distribution, provided nothing in return for the aid, and Ukrainian President Zelensky stated publicly on multiple occasions that he never discussed any form of quid pro quo with President Trump and he felt no pressure from the United States.\nThe real abuse of power is on the part of House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler. For months, they have run a Stalin-like court and failed to provide the due process fundamental to our nation. They used their platform to lie to the American people and to subvert the political will of 63 million American voters. Their efforts  which were stated in 2016, long before the call between President Trump and President Zelensky  are the real abuse of power.\nARTICLE II  OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS\nDemocrats' second Article is the most dubious, the Obstruction of Congress allegation.\nObstruction of Congress is weaker than the obstruction of justice story they bandied about for several years. It certainly is not a crime of moral turpitude, nor a high crime or misdemeanor. It is almost an admission that Democrats are aware of the paucity of evidence to support their claims that they bring this Article forward.\nDemocrats argue that President Trump's unwillingness to support their impeachment is, somehow, obstruction of Congress. Is the President required to acquiesce to process that is patently harassing and of dubious motivation? The principles of separation of powers and checks and balances demand that a president be permitted to resist orders of the legislative branch that are overly broad, burdensome, harassing, or violative of his constitutional privileges.\nDemocrats claim that by asserting his constitutional privilege President Trump usurped the constitutional imperative that the House has the sole power of impeachment. They demand obeisance to their commands. It is an absurdity to claim that by granting Congress the sole power of impeachment the president is required to cooperate in any and all congressional requests, no matter their merit. Disputes between our branches are a feature, not a bug, of our system. The branches typically engage in a process of accommodation to reach an agreement. When disputes between the legislative and executive branches cannot be resolved, the two can appeal to the courts to rule. Anything less threatens the separation of powers that is the very foundation of our Constitution.\nDemocrats choose instead to ignore both the accommodation process and the judicial process to resolve this impasse. With a certain degree of shamelessness, they assert that President Trump defied subpoenas issued by the House. President Trump chose to assert his executive privilege, a valid constitutional option. Democrats did not try to reach any accommodation with President Trump and refused to attempt to enforce their subpoenas in court. The courts would have determined the validity of the subpoenas and of President Trump's privilege claim. But Chairman Schiff and Chairman Nadler publicly stated that turning to the courts would take too long. Democrats are letting themselves be held hostage by the clock and the calendar rather than attempting to follow the constitutional structure that the Founders intended.\nDemocrats have argued that President Trump undermined the integrity of the democratic process by his efforts to ensure the new Ukrainian President addressed corruption. But really, it's Democrats relentless attacks on President Trump and attempts to overturn the 2016 election that are undermining the integrity of the democratic process.\nDemocrats spent months of their first year back in the majority focused on impeachment. Rather than address the real issues facing our nationborder security, mounting national debt, and skyrocketing health care prices, to name a fewthey've spent all their energy and efforts perpetrating a sham impeachment. We should consider who is more of an obstruction to Congress  President Trump or House Democrats. It's safe to say, it's House Democrats.\nBROKEN PROCESS\nThe Democrats and their adherents in the Left-wing media have propounded a seemingly endless parade of reasons to impeach President Trump. In a tweet he used the term fake news and some saw that as grounds for impeachment. They asserted he should be impeached for the Muslim Ban (upheld by the Supreme Court), exercising his legitimate constitutional power to pardon (someone they didn't like), his tweet about FBI and U.S. intelligence surveillance of his presidential campaign (confirmed by the 2019 Inspector General report), tweeting about NFL players disrespecting the Flag and law enforcement officers, and just about everything else. One congressman suggested he should be impeached for slavery.\nAll of these were either policy disputes or personality conflicts. Some were outlandish and nonsensical. But the media and Democrats often repeated them.\nDemocrats helped perpetuate the Russian collusion hoax and even suggested an invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove the President.\nIs it any wonder that this impeachment process has been greeted with such skepticism? And, once the Schiff show in the top-secret basement bunker started, without the presence of the traditional committee of jurisdiction, the Judiciary Committee, the Democrats demonstrated that Americans' mistrust was justified.\nThe entire process was based on a foundation of deception. Chairman Schiff opened the informal impeachment  the first time in history an impeachment inquiry has been opened without a full vote of the House  by deceiving the American people into thinking a whistleblower expressed concern over the July 25 call between President Trump and President Zelensky. But Democrats' own New York Times broke the news that the whistleblower had communicated with Chairman Schiff's staff before coming forward publicly. To this day, it is still unclear whether Chairman Schiff himself met with the whistleblower or how his staff conspired to help craft his statement because Chairman Schiff and his staff refuse to answer questions about their dealings.\nOnce the transcript of the July 25 call was released by the White House and Chairman Schiff found that it did not support, and in fact, conflicted with his narrative, he created his own. After all, he needed some claim such as conditionality that would allow him to propound his false narrative.\nBecause there was no evidence of a this-for-that in the transcript of the call, Schiff wrote his own dialogue. He made up a conversation and told this fabrication to the world. He made it sound like President Trump directly asked President Zelensky for an investigation of his political opponent. But it was false. A lie. He had to make it up because the evidence he hoped for wasn't there. The oddest part is that Democrats quoted liberally from his report in the impeachment markup and Democrats continue to perpetuate the myth.\nNext up, Democrats started calling witnesses to testify, hoping one of them would give them some facts to support their narrative. In violation of House rules, they held these interviews and depositions in a top-secret room in the basement of the Capitol, denying access to most members of Congress (including the Judiciary Committee) and prohibiting attending members from discussing the substance. The secret room and gag rules allowed Democrats to get their story straight before presenting their sham to the American people. Transcripts of the interviews trickled out over time, though not all of them have been released, even to this day.Once again, I call upon Chairman Schiff to release the transcript of the deposition of the Intelligence Community Inspector General.\nWhen Pelosi finally allowed a vote on the rules, H.Res.660 gave President Trump and the minority less due process than President Clinton received from the Republicans during his impeachment. The President's counsel was prevented from examining any fact witnesses, Republicans were denied the right to call their own witnesses, and Republicans didn't have subpoena authority of their own. Worse still, Democrats inappropriately used their subpoenas to gather phone records from the President's attorney, from members of Congress, and members of the press, each of which were cherry picked and published. Despite multiple requests for documents throughout the process, Democrats stonewalled until releasing 8,000 pages of records less than 48 hours before the Judiciary Committee's hearing on the report published by the HPSCI. Never has a majority party abused its power in such a shocking and appalling way.\nDuring one of only two impeachment hearings held by the House Judiciary Committee in this impeachment processthe committee that has historically been tasked with overseeing impeachment inquiriesneither of which were attended by any fact witnesses, House Republicans, in accordance with the House rules, requested the opportunity to hold a minority hearing. Republicans, after all, deserve the opportunity to call additional witnesses and to seek the truth. House rules require the Chairman to hold the hearing once it's requested, presumably in a timely way. Consistent with their track record of denying minority rights, Chairman Nadler refused to approve the hearing before the Judiciary Committee voted to approve the impeachment articles.\nAfter the two hearings at which there were only presentations, the House Judiciary Committee met for more than 12 hours to debate and amend the articles of impeachment. Throughout the entire day, and as they did throughout the entire impeachment process, Chairman Nadler refused to follow committee rules on points of order, recognizing Members, or parliamentary inquiries. These rules are how committees maintain their decorum and protect the rights of the minority. The majority's disregard of the rules has set a terrible precedent and might lead to justification for future abuses. And, quite frankly, the disregard was completely unnecessary. Democrats have a substantial majority and will win the final vote. Disregarding the rules prevents members from representing the tens of millions of Americans who elected them, all the while knowing that the outcome of the final impeachment vote was a fait accompli.\nThe penultimate disrespect of the minority occurred late into the evening. After many hours of debate, Chairman Nadler postponed voting on the articles until the following morning and recessed the committee. This was done with no consultation of the Ranking Member, no prior notification to Members on the committee, and no reason given for why the vote could not be held that evening. But it was observed that most of the media had departed.\nThe following morning, after the media had returned, the anticlimactic vote occurred, lasting all of 10 minutes.\nDuring the Judiciary Committee markup, a Democrat Congressman stated, Freedom from oppression, freedom from tyranny, freedom from abuse of power, freedom is in our DNA. A wiser man, President Ronald Reagan, counterargued that Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. Democrats have tried to wrap themselves in the flag and say they are standing for the Constitution. But they are simply ignoring the clearly established facts and circumventing the rules to their advantage.\nThe American people see this process for what it is  a sham. This President, and all Americans deserve elected officials who have respect for their political will, for the foundations of our constitutional republic, and for the great responsibility that has been set before them. Democrats have damaged our representative republic with this impeachment.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-secures-nearly-85000-veterans-backpay", "OHalleran Secures Nearly $85,000 in Veterans Backpay", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that he had secured $84,989.44 in backpay for a veteran in Arizona's First Congressional District who had been waiting for his disability severance pay since 2005. Following notice of the casework success, Congressman O'Halleran released the following statement:\nThis year, Marcus Christiansen of Casa Grande, Arizona contacted my office regarding his concerns about his due disability severance pay from the U.S. Army, starting all the way back in 2005 and running through May 2019. Mr. Christiansen was concerned because he had submitted all required documentation but never received any disbursements or word regarding this entitlement. My staff and I worked to ensure that the Army adjudicated and disbursed Mr. Christiansen's disability severance pay and officially concluded the matter late last month.\nOur veterans have faithfully served our country, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have the best care when they return home. I am pleased that my staff and I were able to secure the backpay Marcus was due. I have three physical offices in Arizona, and caseworkers on my staff that work remotely throughout the state. I encourage all veterans who may be struggling to work with the VA or other federal agencies to reach out to the district office nearest them for assistance.\nOfficial confirmation of Mr. Christiansen's backpay was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on November 29, 2019.\nI woke up to severance pay pending in my account, said Mr. Christiansen. Thank you again, Congressman O'Halleran.\nInformation for those seeking casework assistance can be found on Rep. O'Halleran's website, here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-tours-palo-verde-nuclear-generating-station", "McSally Tours Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "TONOPAH, Ariz.U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ)recentlytoured the largest nuclear power plant in the United States, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.\nDuring the tour, McSally spoke with Palo Verde employees about current nuclear power research and the importance of continuing Arizona's clean energy leadership.\nPalo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is essential to our nation's clean energy strategy,McSally said. After touring the facility, I am even more impressed with the innovative work being done here to create a bright future for the United States. I've introduced legislation to enhance the long-term sustainability of nuclear plants like Palo Verde to ensure the U.S. continues to lead the world in a true all-of-the-aboveenergyapproach.\nClick HERE to see photos from McSally's visit.\nMcSally gave an update on legislation she introduced to enhance the long-term sustainability of U.S. nuclear power and bolster America's energy securitytheNuclear Energy Renewal Act.\nThe bill would improve nuclear energy research efforts and improve the sustainability and operational costs of existing nuclear reactors.\nOnSept. 11, McSally spoke about herNuclear Energy Renewal Actat a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing.\nOnJuly 31, McSally introducedthe Nuclear Energy Renewal Act. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and enhance programs to help reduce the operation and maintenance costs of U.S. nuclear power plants, expand advanced modeling and simulation tools, and bolster research and development.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/following-sinemas-leadership-congress-set-repeal-harmful-health-care-taxes", "Following Sinema\u2019s Leadership, Congress Set to Repeal Harmful Health Care Taxes", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator helped secure a full repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Taxes, making health care more affordable for Arizonans\nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured the repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Tax in Congress's government spending bill, making health care more affordable for Arizonans. Kyrsten has been leading the effort to repeal these taxes and protect Arizonans since 2013.  \n  \nFor six years, I have worked across the aisle to repeal harmful health care taxes. Today's deal to repeal makes health care more affordable and represents a win for Arizona families, said Sinema.  \n  \nSinema has led the effort to protect Arizonans and repeal the Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax since 2013.  \n  \nSinema earlier this year introduced the Jobs and Premium Protection Act with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums. Last week, Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the Health Insurance Tax.   \n  \nSinema is also a cosponsor of the Protect Medical Innovation Act, which permanently repeals the medical device tax and protects over 17,000 Arizona jobs in this innovative industry. Earlier this year, Sinema led a letter from the Arizona Congressional Delegation urging Congressional leaders to repeal the Medical Device Tax.  \n  \nSinema is also a cosponsor of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act to repeal the Cadillac tax, an onerous 40 percent tax on employer-sponsored health plans that would raise premiums for hard-working Arizonans who get their health insurance through work.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-champions-bipartisan-bill-protecting-miners-retirement-and-health-benefits", "Sinema Champions Bipartisan Bill Protecting Miners\u2019 Retirement and Health Benefits", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Monday, December 16, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan American Miners Act, which secures miners' pensions and protect miners' access to health care.  \n  \nThousands of Arizona miners earned their pensions and health care through a lifetime of dangerous and hard work. We must ensure the government keeps its promises to miners and their families, said Sinema.  \n  \nThe bipartisan American Miners Act secures retired miners' pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, and ensures that miners will not lose their healthcare. 1,800 Arizona families will benefit from the American Miners Act.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-congressional-leadership-no-budget-no-pay", "Sinema to Congressional Leadership: No Budget, No Pay", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Monday, December 16, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Senator Rick Scott (Fla.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leaders urging leaders to include in the end-of-year spending package language that prevents members of Congress from getting paid if spending bills are not passed.  \n  \nIf members of Congress fail to do their jobs, then they should not get paid. I'll keep reaching across the aisle to fix a broken Washington and deliver for Arizona, said Sinema, who has consistently sponsored the No Budget, No Pay Act since she was elected to Congress.  \n  \nIn their letter, the bipartisan lawmakers indicated that passing spending bills and keeping the government running are basic duties of Congress. At the beginning of this year, the United States suffered the longest government shutdown in its history  hurting Arizona families and workers who continued to work without pay.  \n  \nThe bipartisan No Budget, No Pay Act was part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this year. This bipartisan legislation halts paychecks for all House and Senate members if they miss the deadline for government spending bills. Sinema sponsored similar legislation in the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congress.  \n  \nThe full text of the letter is available HERE.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-secures-long-term-renewal-export-import-bank-bipartisan-budget-deal", "Sinema Secures Long-Term Renewal of Export-Import Bank in Bipartisan Budget Deal", "2019-12-16", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Following months of Sinema's advocacy, bipartisan budget deal includes a 7-year Export-Import Bank renewal \nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured a 7-year renewal of the Export-Import Bank in today's bipartisan budget deal. Sinema has been advocating for a long-term renewal of the Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy.\nOur bipartisan renewal of the Export-Import Bank helps Arizona employers sell more products overseas, create more jobs at home, and it represents a step away from Congress's usual short-term crisis management, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Banking Committee. \nSinema led the effort in the U.S. Senate with Republican Senator Kevin Cramer (N.D.) to support Arizona jobs and increase business opportunities by introducing a bipartisan 10-year reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank helped Arizona businesses finance $2 billion in exports over the last five years, creating good jobs in the state while closing the trade deficit with countries like China. For a total list of Arizona exporters utilizing the Export-Import Bank click HERE.\nArizona businesses utilizing the Export Import Bank:\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBusiness:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCity:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTotalExported Since 2018:\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAbility Dynamics, LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTempe\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,864,477\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAero-link Arizona, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tScottsdale\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,087,488\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAero-zone, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tChandler\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$5,244,115\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAerotec International, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$7,886,643\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAPS BioGroup, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$6,285,915\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAxus Technology LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tChandler\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,929,350\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBlockwise Engineering LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTempe\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$2,674,535\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommercial Aviation International Llc\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tScottsdale\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$2,623,381\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCopper State Bolt & Nut Company, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$436,456\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDriver Industrial, LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,411,695\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEyetech Digital Systems, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMesa\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,204,479\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tHandmade Love LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tScottsdale\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$112,378\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tICP Construction, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$33,933\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLACC-JNK Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMesa\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$600,000\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMGI Automation LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMesa\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$248,962\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMobility Research, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTempe\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,008,180\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPar Avion LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tScottsdale\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$3,829,533\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix Manufacturing, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$2,104,613\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSalt River Aviation, LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tChandler\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$7,935,701\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTire Service Equipment Mfg Co., Inc\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPhoenix\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$283,100\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTrio Forest Products, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMesa\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$157,726\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWyatt Aerospace LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tChandler\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$378,281\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCompetitive Engineering, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$13,500,000\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tGeneral Rubber Corporation\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$1,540,413\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMeyer Ban LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNogales\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$2,609,206\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMidian Electronics, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$110\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMinerals Research, Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$828,934\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tModular Mining Systems Inc.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$29,180\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSplit Engineering LLC\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTucson\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t$38,674", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-trump-impeachment-vote-house-judiciary-committee-democrats-disgraceful-abuse", "OP-ED: Trump impeachment vote by House Judiciary Committee Democrats is disgraceful abuse of power", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "1318 Longworth House Office Building", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-judiciary-democrats-take-big-step-overturn-2016-election", "House Judiciary Democrats Take Big Step to Overturn the 2016 Election", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", "biggs", "https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This morning, House Judiciary Committee Democrats approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump, sending them to the House floor. The vote came after Chairman Jerry Nadler recessed the committee overnight in a show of bad faith to the Republicans and to the process \u2013 in order to hold the vote this morning in front of the cameras. Congressman Biggs voted against the articles and issued the following statement:\n\n\"Last night's stunning turn of events was yet another in a long line of dishonest, bad-faith maneuvers from the Democrats. They have proven at every step of this impeachment process that they will do and say anything to accomplish their partisan, vindictive goal. Republicans will remember Chairman Nadler's shameful action for a long time to come.\n\n\"For three years, Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump. They took a big step to overturning the 2016 presidential election with their vote. This process was designed to attain a predetermined outcome--impeachment. Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their pre-determined narrative.\n\n\"The facts are on the President's side and these facts have not changed. The President showed unprecedented transparency by releasing the transcript of the July 25 call, and the transcript showed no quid pro quo or any crime. President Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials have repeatedly stated that there was no pressure involving the foreign aid. At the time of the call, President Zelensky didn't even know the aid had been temporarily withheld (while U.S. officials worked to ensure that the new Ukrainian administration was committed to anti-corruption measures). And finally, Ukraine received aid within the parameters of the law.\n\n\"Americans are tired of the Democrats' attacks on the President and this nation. During a time of year when all Americans should be coming together in joy and peace, Democrats have willfully chosen to divide the nation in their attempt to overturn the will of 63 million voters who supported President Trump in the 2016 election. This is outrageous. History will not remember kindly the Democrats' attempts to harass the President and interfere in the 2020 election. My colleagues should reconsider their course.\"\n\nCongressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/house-bill-could-generate-more-health-services-native-american-elders", "House bill could generate more health services for Native American elders", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. representatives from Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas introduced legislation last week to support caregiving services for Native American senior citizens.\nIf passed,the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Actaims to bring more health services to rural tribal communities and fund support services for family caregivers across fiscal years 2020 to 2024. Arizona Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran, the sponsor of the bill, said the act could significantly expand the reach of services provided on tribal lands and address high rates of disease.\n\"When you have such prevalent diseases, such as diabetes and heart health, in these remote locations, we have to be able to get something accomplished to preserve the life expectancy of people that are in real need,\" O'Halleran said.\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native Americans, more than any other agency-defined racial group in the United States, have thehighest susceptibility to diabetes.It also citesheart disease as the leading cause of deathfor Indigenous Americans.\nTribal agencies could apply for grant funds to support services such as in-home care, transportation, wellness programs or legal services. The grant would also incorporate case management for senior citizens.\nO'Halleran said the act could reduce some of the medical barriers Indigenous communities face, like cutting travel time.\n\"We have elders that are three hours from the nearest services that are provided, so this ability to get this done and accomplished, it would be a dramatic increase [in services],\" O'Halleran said.\nHe said funding in-home care will save more money than transporting multiple caregivers and patients to medical facilities for care.\nO'Halleran said the act would provide more than $5.3 million in 2020 to expand health and nutrition services, and it will increase by another $43.3 million by 2024. He said agencies would be awarded grants based on need.\nThe act also includes a separate grant that would provide $2.7 million for the Native American Caregiver Support Program in 2020 that would increase to $13.6 million by 2024, said O'Halleran.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/landmark-prescription-drug-pricing-bill-clears-us-house", "Landmark prescription drug pricing bill clears U.S. House", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  The U.S. House passed a landmark health care measure Thursday that proponents say would dramatically reduce rising prescription drugs prices and significantly expand access to health care benefits and services.\nThe sweepinglegislationpassedlargely along party lines, with 230 lawmakers voting for it and 192 against. Only two House Republicans voted for the bill  Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania.\nThere is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries, Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Sedona, said in a written statement following his vote for the measure.\nO'Halleran was joined by Arizona Democrats Ruben Gallego, Raul Grijalva, Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton in supporting the bill. Republicans Andy Biggs, Debbie Lesko and David Schweikert voted against it. Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican from Prescott, wasn't present for the vote.\nThe cost of prescription drugs hassoaredin recent years, and Americanspay morefor drugs than do residents of other wealthy countries.\nIn Arizona, the average annual cost of prescription drug treatment rosenearly 60%between 2012 and 2017, far more than the 11% increase in Arizonans' average annual income over the same time, according to an analysis by AARP. More than one-fourth of residentsstoppedtaking drugs as prescribed because they couldn't afford them.\nU.S. drug prices are especially high in large part because the federal government doesn't negotiate lower prices with drug companies,expertssay  but thebillpassed Thursday would enable it to do so.\nUnder the bill, lower prices would be available to all consumers, not just beneficiaries of Medicare, the government insurance program serving Americans over age 65 and some younger adults with certain disabilities or who have kidney failure.\nThe bill would also bar drug companies from charging Americans significantly more than they charge consumers in other countries for the same drugs and from raising prices at rates higher than inflation. And it would cap out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs at $2,000 and expand Medicare coverage to include vision, hearing and dental benefits.\nSavings from lower drug costs  which Democrats said would amount to$500 billionover 10 years  would also be invested in biomedical research, efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, home visitation programs for women and children, and health centers targeting underserved people.\nRepublicans objected to the legislation, calling it  in the words of GOP Rep. George Holding of North Carolina  a bad deal for Americans.\nHe and other Republicans said regulating drug prices would suppress innovation in biomedical research and stall the development of life-saving drugs and treatments.\nIt's simply a chance we cannot afford to take, said GOP Rep. Buddy Carter of Georgia.\nDemocratic Rep. Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania rejected the argument, saying Wednesday that drug prices are going up not because of the cost of research and development, but because drugmakers are jacking up prices wherever and whenever they can maximize their profits.\nRepublicans also said the bill would reduce the number of drugs and treatments available on the U.S. market and force Americans to wait longer to access them.\nAs an alternative, theyoffereda smaller-scaleproposalthat would not impose price controls but would lower out-of-pocket spending and increase transparency while protecting access to new medicines and encouraging competition.\nMost Americans think prescription drugs are too expensive,polls show, and one in four insured adults hasdifficulty payingfor them. Majorities favor efforts to reduce their cost  including allowing the federal government to negotiate prices with drug companies.\nThe Democratic-led bill that passed the House Thursday is not expected to clear the GOP-controlled Senate, and President Donald Trump hasthreatened to vetoit.\nThe White House said it would likely undermine access to lifesaving drugs and cited a report by the Council of Economic Advisers, an executive branch agency, that found that it could lead to the loss or significant delay in the development of as many as 100 new medicines.\nBut Democrats accused Trump  who pledged in 2016 to negotiate like crazy for lower drug prices  of backpedaling on his campaign promise. Trump promised in 2016 he would work to lower drug prices, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said on the floor Thursday. For that reason, he ought to support it.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-gosar-o-halleran-ask-postal-service-study-need-new-post-office-prescott", "McSally, Gosar, OHalleran ask Postal Service to study need for new post office in Prescott Valley", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "It appears that Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta's persistent pursuit of a new location for a bigger, more centralized post office in town is gaining traction at the federal level.\nThis week, Arizona Sen. Martha McSally and Congressmen Paul Gosar and Tom O'Halleran sent a letter to Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Megan J. Brennan asking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to analyze the issue.\nAs you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 [people] in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, McSally, O'Halleran and Gosar's letter stated, in part. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations.\nThe letter adds, With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location, of these operations.\nThe study should determine whether the feds need to relocate their main post office in Prescott Valley from 8307 E. Highway 69 Suite 1, which it leases, to a yet-to-be-determined site. Lawmakers are also asking Brennan to consult with the local civic and business leaders [in Prescott Valley] as you move forward with this analysis and any findings.\nI appreciate Senator McSally [and] Congressmen Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the residents of Prescott Valley, Palguta said in a news release. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time [on Nov. 22] to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office.\nI appreciate all the support and [the] step[s] taken thus far in our quest for a new post office in the Town of Prescott Valley.\nPalguta and the town council are concerned that as Prescott Valley's population continues to grow, more traffic and business will overwhelm the post office on Highway 69.\nPalguta says he doesn't like that residents can't pick up and drop off packages simultaneously at the main branch. Rather, they must pick up packages at the post office's annex, 6545 E. Second St., and drop them off at 8307 E. Highway 69 Suite 1.\nUntil recently, the annex, which the Postal Service also leases, kept limited hours. This past week, the annex extended its hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Sunday hours will last only through December, though.\nThe mayor also dislikes the increasingly longer wait times and the limited parking at the main branch, as well as the inconvenient locations of the main branch and the annex.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-o-halleran-gosar-support-usps-study-new-prescott-post-office", "McSally, OHalleran, Gosar Support USPS Study for New Prescott Post Office", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Paul Gosar (AZ-04) wrote to the Postmaster General in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona.\nAs you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, the Members wrote. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations.\nWith this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations.\nPrescott Valley Mayor Palguta said: I appreciate Senator McSally, Congressman's Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the Residents of Prescott Valley. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and step taken thus far in our quest for a new Post Office in the Town of Prescott Valley.\nFull text of the letter is availableHEREand below.\n \n\tMegan J. BrennanPostmaster General and Chief Executive OfficerUnited States Postal Service475 L'Enfant Plaza SWWashington, DC 20260\n\tDear Postmaster General Brennan,\n\tWe write to you today in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona.\n\tAs you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With further population growth expected in the future, the town is worried additional traffic and business will overwhelm the current capacity.\n\tMultiple concerns have been raised by Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta, including the inability for residents to pick up and drop off packages in a single stop, increasingly long wait times, lack of adequate parking and the inconvenient locations of these buildings. Additionally, it is our understanding that USPS currently leases these locations and does not own any of the buildings in the Town, which may provide additional flexibility in finding a more suitable location.\n\tWith this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations. Given that there are currently two locations under lease by USPS in Prescott Valley, we would also ask that you consider the most efficient use of space and location in your analysis.\n\tLastly, we would ask that USPS consult with the local civic and business leaders as you move forward with this analysis and any findings. In October the Prescott Valley Town Council approved a resolution calling on USPS to seek out a new post office suitable to the needs of the residents, which we have enclosed.\n\tThank you and we look forward to your response.\n \nOn November 22, McSally made a visit to the Prescott Valley post office to meet with Mayor Kell Palguta, Town Manager Larry Tarkowski and several managers from the U.S. Postal Service at the PV Post Office to discuss the need for a new post office.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/o-halleran-takes-tetra-tech-issue-nrc", "OHalleran takes Tetra Tech issue to NRC", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., who recently learned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had contracted with embattled Tetra Tech for the assessment of 54 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, has written a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission raising questions about the $85 million contract.\nThe Pasadena-based company is facing 23 lawsuits, including at least one by the U.S. government, claiming its subsidiary, Tetra Tech EC, falsified soil samples at an old Navy shipyard it was remediating in 2013.\nIn a press release, O'Halleran said he is deeply concerned about the awarding of the Navajo contract to the company, and wants the NRC to explain why Tetra Tech's radioactive material license is still in good standing, what corrective actions the company took and whether or not the NRC shared its review of Tetra Tech's license with the EPA before it awarded the 2017 contract. United States v. Tetra Tech is still in the courts.\nMost recently, in October, Tetra Tech asked the federal judge hearing the case to recuse himself and the judge refused, calling the company's motion bordering on frivolous.\nThe company had claimed U.S. District Judge James Donato, in a decision on separate complaints filed by homeowners whose houses were built on the contaminated former shipyard, had used the words as plaintiffs allege, indicating Donato was summarizing the complaint rather than stating his own opinion.\nAlso, in a May 2018 sentencing hearing for one of the two Tetra Tech employees who had pleaded guilty to falsifying the samples, Donato had said he was very skeptical this was something that (the defendant) came up with completely on his own, which Tetra Tech's attorneys said indicated Donato had already made up his mind about the case.\nO'Halleran said in his press release there's enough evidence of wrongdoing by Tetra Tech that the government should be very careful about awarding it such a large and sensitive contract  at the very least, the NRC should have scrutinized the company closely and passed on its findings to USEPA.\nThe toxic effects of abandoned uranium mines, including higher rates of cancer and birth defects, continue to plague communities in my district, particularly on the Navajo Nation. This is an issue I take very seriously, said O'Halleran. I am deeply concerned about this contracted operation and the NRC's potential knowledge of Tetra Tech's reputation beforehand, he said. We must ensure that abandoned uranium mine sites are remediated properly.\nNeither Tetra Tech nor the Navajo Nation EPA returned calls for this story, but when the Times last reported on it on April 18, Michele Dineyazhe of NNEPA told the Times her office had expressed concern about the award. But by the time (the U.S. EPA) vetted our concerns, they had already awarded the contract, she added.\nA USEPA spokeswoman had pointed out the agency had contracted with Tetra Tech, the parent company, rather than Tetra Tech EC, the accused subsidiary. At the time, Tetra Tech had issued a statement saying it stood by its work at the shipyard and would be vindicated in court.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-vote-articles-impeachment", "OHalleran Announces Vote on Articles of Impeachment", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, following the House Judiciary Committee's final markup of H.Res. 755, the official articles of impeachment, and their vote to advance the articles out of Committee to the full House of Representatives for a vote, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement:\nToday is a somber day in America's history. When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I never expected that we would vote on impeaching a sitting president.\nAs a former law enforcement officer and criminal investigator, I spent my career gathering evidence and pursuing truth and justice. Throughout this impeachment inquiry process, I have remained committed to reviewing all of the facts before coming to a final decision on the matter. That is why I have reached my decision today, following the finalization of the official articles of impeachment.\nThe constitution is a document we have lived by as a nation for over two hundred years. It is the shortest written constitution of any major government in the world, but it outlines clear grounds on which the impeachment of a sitting president is the correct course of action. Article II, Section 4 reads, The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.\nPresident Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the nation of Ukraine by withholding military aid they had already been promised in exchange for help investigating a political opponent. The President's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts.\nI will vote to impeach the President because this bribery and abuse of power violated the constitution and put our national security and our international relationships at risk.\nOur democracy is the greatest in the world, and a model for many other nations. In our democracy, we must hold elected officials accountable when they break the public trust and put their own interests before the good of our nation.\nAs we look forward to the second half of the 116th Congress, I remain committed to getting things done for Arizona families. We must work across the aisle to create good-paying jobs that grow our rural communities, lower health care costs for seniors and working families, and keep our promises to Arizona's veterans.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-s-initiatives-improve-veterans-quality-life-will-become-law", "Stantons Initiatives to Improve Veterans Quality of Life Will Become Law", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C.On Wednesday, the House passed the final 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which supports a strong national defense and includes two key amendments offered by Rep. Greg Stanton to improve veterans' quality of life. The legislation now heads to the Senate and then to the President's desk for signature.\n\nAnyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves to feel safe and prepared in the line of duty, and our veterans deserve access to the resources and support they've earned when they return home, said Stanton.\n\nStanton's two amendments will directly benefit Arizona's veterans.\n\nNaturalization of Veterans\n\nIn June 2019, the Government Accountability Office released a report that found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not consistently follow its policies or accurately document its cases involving veterans from 2013 through 2018.\n\nStanton's first amendment addresses this by improving the mandatory counseling that noncitizen servicemembers receive when they transition out of the U.S. Armed Forces. The change will ensure servicemembers are provided important information on the expedited naturalization resources available to them for their service.\n\nStanton was inspired to take legislative action after talking to Steven Borden, director of veteran services at Arizona State University's Pat Tillman Veterans Center, and hearing stories about how veterans transitioning from military to student life were impacted by current law.\n\nRecreation Programs to Address Veteran Suicide\n\nStanton's second amendment helps combat the devastating veteran suicide rate by extending participation in the Wounded Warrior Program. The military recreation program provides crucial physical, psychological and social rehabilitation to help curb the high suicide rates.\n\nCurrently, once a servicemember separates from the U.S. Armed Forces, they no longer qualify for their respective service's Wounded Warrior Program. Stanton's amendment would change this by extending a veteran's eligibility an additional year, a time in which veteran suicide is reported to be two times higher than the average rate.\n\nAdditional NDAA Measures\n\nIn addition to authorizing the most robust defense budget in history at $738 billion, the NDAA included a number of other provisions such as:\n A 3.1 percent pay raise for military members;\n\tFunding for 12 additional F-35 aircrafts which are flown at Luke Air Force Base;\n\tA repeal of the widow tax to relieve surviving spouses of fallen servicemembers of undue financial burdens;\n\t12-week paid family leave for all federal employees;\n\tProtections for DACA and TPS servicemembers to prevent them from being involuntarily separated from service.\n Stanton first advocated for his amendments in July. Video of his remarks on the House floor is available here: https://youtu.be/8p_rRCuyKSE", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-joins-colleagues-urging-congressional-leadership-pass-no-budget-no-pay-proposal", "McSally Joins Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass No Budget, No Pay Proposal", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Martha McSally", "M001197", "www.mcsally.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. SENATE Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA) in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging them to pass No Budget, No Pay to prevent members of Congress from getting paid if they don't pass a budget.\nRead the full letter HERE or below. \nDecember 13, 2019\nThe Honorable Mitch McConnell\nMajority Leader\nUnited States Senate\nThe Honorable Charles Schumer\nMinority Leader\nUnited States Senate\nThe Honorable Nancy Pelosi\nSpeaker of the House\nUnited States House of Representatives\nThe Honorable Kevin McCarthy\nRepublican Leader\nUnited States House of Representatives\nDear Congressional Leadership:\n As we wrap up the year and finalize the negotiations on Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations, we urge you to include No Budget, No Pay as part of any end-of-year spending package.\nAppropriating funds is the most basic duty of Congress, but for the past 40 years, Congress has cut corners by passing short-term spending bills  Continuing Resolutions  that just keep government funded at existing levels.\nWhen Congress fails to pass appropriations, American people are hurt. Just this year, American families suffered under the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Air traffic controllers, members of the Coast Guard, and fire safety officials worked without pay, while Members of Congress continued to receive their paychecks.\nThat is wrong, and we're urging you to move forward with No Budget, No Pay before the end of the year. The concept is simple: Members of Congress should not be paid if they don't pass appropriations. If Congress can't do its most basic task, then Members of Congress shouldn't get a paycheck.\nThis proposal has bipartisan support and is already moving through Congress. It was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in June, and is included as part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act (S. 1877).\nWithholding paychecks from Members of Congress who fail to pass appropriations is an important step to prevent government shutdowns, which hurt the economy and millions of everyday Americans. But it's also an important step to promote fiscal responsibility.\nWe are elected to represent the citizens of our states and districts. When they don't do their job, there are consequences, and that same standard should apply to Congress. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make important reforms so Washington works better for all Americans.\nSincerely,\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRick Scott\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tKyrsten Sinema\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJack Bergman\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tGilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDavid Perdue\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCory Gardner\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSteve Daines\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJoni K. Ernst\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMartha McSally\n\t\t\tUnited States Senator\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMike Gallagher\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBrian Fitzpatrick\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRob Wittman\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAndy Biggs\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tVern Buchanan\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRoss Spano\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRalph Norman\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRon Wright\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAbigail D. Spanberger\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tScott Tipton\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tGreg Gianforte\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRobert E. Latta\n\t\t\tMember of Congress\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-urges-congressional-leaders-repeal-harmful-health-insurance-tax", "Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders to Repeal Harmful Health Insurance Tax", "2019-12-13", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In a bipartisan letter, Sinema urges Congressional action to provide relief from the tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans\nWASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the harmful Health Insurance Tax that will raise health care costs in 2020.  \n  \nEliminating the Health Insurance Tax protects Arizona families, seniors, and businesses from rising health care costs, said Sinema, who has led bipartisan legislation to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. Congress must take immediate bipartisan action to eliminate this harmful health tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans.  \n  \nThe Internal Revenue Service estimates that in 2020 the Health Insurance Tax would impose a $15.5 billion fee on health insurance plans, affecting Arizona families and small businesses. According to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the net cost of health insurance grew 13.2% in 2018, compared to only 4.3% in 2017 when the Health Insurance Tax was not in effect.  \n  \nSinema earlier this year introduced legislation with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums.  \n  \nIn January, Sinema led a bipartisan group of freshmen Senators in writing to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer requesting bipartisan action on the Health Insurance Tax, citing that insurance carriers were already factoring in the additional tax while setting 2020 rates, which would result in higher health insurance premiums costing $20.3 billion for 142 million Americans.  \n  \nThe full text of the letter is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/2-republican-representatives-arizona-slam-impeachment-during-marathon-session", "2 Republican Representatives from Arizona slam impeachment during marathon session", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "1318 Longworth House Office Building", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2934", "At Congressional Oversight Hearing on Student Debt Relief and For-Profit Colleges, Rep. Grijalva Holds Secretary DeVos Accountable to Defrauded Students", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Today, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appeared before the House Committee on Education and Labor in an oversight hearing on the Department of Education's failure to implement the Borrower's Defense Rule that provides relief to borrowers defrauded by for-profit colleges. Despite the Department of Education's own analysis that found students defrauded by Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech deserved full relief, Secretary DeVos has refused to provide it.  For three years, Secretary DeVos has served as the accomplice of shady for-profit colleges that have defrauded our students, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. While students desperately await their debt relief, the Department of Education has illegally garnished their paychecks, tax refunds, and benefits to pay back debts that should have been forgiven under the Borrower's Defense Rule. Instead of rolling back regulations that protected students from predatory for-profit institutions, Betsy DeVos should remember that she works for America's studentsnot her for-profit college executive pals.  According to the June 2019 Borrower's Defense Quarterly Report there are over 4,500 pending claims for forgiveness in Arizona, and for-profit institutions continue to take advantage of students across the country. This week, the Federal Trade Commission reached a historic $191 million settlement with the University of Phoenix to compensate students who were harmed by the for-profit college's deceptive advertising campaign. The settlement includes a $50 million cash payment for consumer redress' and the cancellation of approximately $141 million in student debts owed to the university.  The University of Phoenix egregiously mislead thousands of students through its false advertisements that greatly exaggerated the school's ties with potential employees, continued Grijalva. For-profit colleges that deceive our students and leave them with extraordinary debts and limited job prospects should have to face the consequences of their dishonesty. This settlement is welcome news for these students and should send a clear message to other for-profits engaged in similar practices.  The University of Phoenix settlement does not impact federal and private student loans. Those who need more information on different repayment plans can visit the Department of Education's website, and those who believe that were defrauded can submit a claim here.  Click here to watch the Congressman's exchange with Secretary DeVos at the hearing.  ###  Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:  NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-and-rep-grijalva-send-letter-to-dhs/", "Rep. Kirkpatrick and Rep. Grijalva Send Letter to DHS", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ann Kirkpatrick", "K000368", "kirkpatrick.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C. Rep. Kirkpatrickand Rep. Grijalva sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Wolf demanding answers on the Remain in Mexico policy expansion to the Tucson sector.\nIn November 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\nannounced that it would be expanding the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP),\nalso known as the Remain in Mexico policy to the Tucson, Arizona and Del Rio,\nTexas sectors. Since the start of this program, more than 55,000 asylum seekers\nand migrants have been forced back into Mexico to await their immigration\nhearings. Asylum seekers arriving in the Tucson sector will now, as part of the\nexpansion, will be sent to El Paso and subsequently forced to wait in Ciudad\nJuarez, Mexico while they await their hearings.\nThe United States was built by people leaving their\nhomeland and journeying here for a better life, it's the great American story.\nSince the Trump Administration announced the implementation of the MPP earlier\nthis year, I have said that it is un-American.Reports haveindicated\nthat hundreds of people returned or placedinMexicounder this\npolicy have fallen victim to kidnapping, sexual assault, extortion, and other\nviolations as they await to be heard or provided legal guidance,said\nRep. Kirkpatrick.We demand that this administration end the Remain\nin Mexico' policy and, further, explain if they set up protections for these\nasylum seekers prior to rolling out this cruel program.\nAfter fleeing violence in their home countries and seeking\nsafety in the United States, it's unconscionable that the Trump Administration\nis forcing asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico under deadly\nconditions,said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva.As an increasing\nnumber of asylum seekers fall victim to kidnapping, sexual violence, extortion,\nand murder upon their return to Mexico, I join Rep. Kirkpatrick in demanding an\nend to the Remain in Mexico' policy. Communities across the country are more\nthan willing to provide safe haven and support to asylum seekers, even as the\nTrump Administration continues to turn its back on these vulnerable people.\nArizonans believe\nthat people should be allowed to await asylum hearings from within the U.S.\ninstead of being returned to Mexico, and you can see this in how our\ncommunities have responded to this crisissaid Rep. Kirkpatrick.\nHumanitarian groups\nin our community have demonstrated that Tucson and Arizona as a whole are more\nthan capable of supporting our immigrant and refugee community and have the\ncapacity to provide humanitarian support, even if this current administration\ndoes not.said Rep. Kirkpatrick.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices-with-house-passage-of-h-r-3-the-elijah-e-cummings-lower-drug-costs-now/", "Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices with House Passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ann Kirkpatrick", "K000368", "kirkpatrick.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington Rep. Kirkpatrick voted to pass H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing fieldforAmerican patients who are paying morefortheir medicines than patients in other countries. This bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, and the lower prices negotiated by Medicare will be transparent so that private insurance companies can make the same prices available to their consumers. It also creates a new $2000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costsforMedicare beneficiaries.\nSouthern Arizona families are facing skyrocketing prescription drug prices, forcing many to choose between their medications and putting food on the table, often times leaving the pharmacy without the prescription from the doctor, because they simply can't afford it,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.We like to think of our country as one of the richest and most leading nations in the worldbut in reality, people are suffering to get their basic care. Americans spend twice as much on health care than other industrialized countries.\nA mother shouldn't have to decide if she's going to drive across the border to Mexico where she's not sure if the drug she's purchasingforher child has the same U.S. quality standards.That's unacceptable, and it's why I pledged to make this issue one of my top priorities this year.\nIn Arizona, there are 120,408 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 452,613 people enrolled in private health insurance  all of whom stand to benefit from H.R.3.Forexample, those living with cancer, arthritis, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis are expected to experience significant savings as a result of H.R.3:\n Patients living with breast cancer: In 2019, an estimated 5,630 women in Arizona will be diagnosed with breast cancer.H.R.3can lower the average total cost of the breast cancer medicationIbranceby 65%.Patients living with leukemia: In 2019, an estimated 1,110 people in Arizona will be diagnosed with leukemia.H.R.3can lower the average total cost of the leukemia medicationTasignaby 71%.Patients living with prostate cancer: In 2019, an estimated 2,800 people in Arizona will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.H.R.3can lower the average total cost of the prostate cancer medicationZytigaby 66%.Patients with arthritis: 21.8% of Arizona residents have arthritis, andH.R.3can lower their total costs on most arthritis drugs from about $40,000 to $10,000 per year.Patients with asthma: About 529,155 Arizona residents live with asthma, andH.R.3can lower their total costs on most asthma drugs from about $1,400 to $270 per year.Patients with HIV/AIDS: In 2015, 764 Arizona residents were diagnosed with HIV, andH.R.3can lower their total costs on most HIV drugs from about $15,000 to $6,000 per year.Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): One million people are living with MS in the United States, andH.R.3can lower their total costs on most MS drugs from about $40,000 to $13,000 per year. \nIn addition to lowering prescription drug prices,H.R.3also reinvests savings into expanding Medicare coveragefordental, vision, and hearing servicesforconstituents throughout Southern Arizona:\n About 99% of beneficiaries or 166,700 people stand to gain from adding a dental benefit. About 80% of beneficiaries or 134,800 people stand to gain from adding a vision benefit.  About 91% of beneficiaries or 152,600 people stand to gain from adding a hearing benefit. \nPassing this legislation is why the people of Southern Arizona chose me to be their representative. I was proud to voteforH.R.3 today to deliver on that promise. I'm pleased that the bill invests the money it saves into expanding Medicare's benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing; assisting innovation in the searchfornew cures and treatments; and helping combat the opioid crisis. I urge the Senate to take up and pass H.R.3, and send it to the President's deskforhis signature.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-lower-drug-costs-now-act-includes-o-halleran-amendment", "House Passes Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Includes OHalleran Amendment", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation to lower the costs of prescription drugs by capping out-of-pocket drug costs, empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, and making those prices available to Americans with private insurance as well. \nFor too long, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs have forced Arizona seniors, veterans, and families to make the choice between life-saving medication and putting food on the table, said Rep. O'Halleran. There is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries. Today, we came together as a legislative body to address this crisis that has left far too many families struggling for so long.\nAnalysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that H.R. 3 will save Medicare hundreds of billion over the next ten years, creating monies that can be reinvested into the research and development of new drugs and funds to combat the opioid crisis, as well as direct returns into the pockets of Americans and private businesses. The legislation also includes provisions to expand Medicare to include vision services for the first time in the history of the program, a legislative initiative included in the larger package that O'Halleran helped introduce earlier this fall.\nI was also pleased that the House of Representatives voted to pass my amendment that would award grants to hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas, so these hospitals are able to establish a Graduate Medical Education Program, or partner with an approved hospital to host residents, continued O'Halleran. This program has proven results in incentivizing doctors to stay and practice in the rural areas that need them most. As we work to move H.R. 3 through the Senate and to the president's desk, we must ensure that our rural communities are not left on the backburner.\nAccording to the Congressional Research Service, more than half of family medicine physicians reside within 100 miles of where they trained as residents. O'Halleran's amendment incentivizes doctors to stay and practice in rural communities by providing opportunities and funding to bring medical students to rural areas for their residency training.\nO'Halleran's amendment passed 351 - 73, with support on both sides of the aisle.\nI was humbled to see my amendment to improve health care in rural areas pass with broad, bipartisan support, said O'Halleran following the vote. Together, we took real action to address a national crisis that we cannot afford to delay for one more day.\nWatch Rep. O'Halleran speak in support of his amendment, here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/12/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s/", "Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizona\u2019s Economic Growth", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", "schweikert", "https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support:\n\n\u201cArizona\u2019s economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona.\n\nCurrent law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a 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. McSally and Stanton\u2019s pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide.\n\nEvery day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shop\u2014and every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs.\n\nTourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018.\n\n45.5 million people visited the state and collectively spent $24.4 billion, supporting 192,300 industry jobs and generating $3.63 billion in tax revenue.\n\nThe tax revenue generated equates to an annual tax savings of $1,360 for every Arizona household. [Source]\n\nArizona\u2019s travel zone has been expanded once before in 1999, and New Mexico\u2019s travel zone was expanded in 2013\u2014both expansions occurred without compromising the states\u2019 security or economic interests. [Source]\n\nTravelers with valid Border Crossing Cards have been vetted at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, undergo inspection at the port of entry, and can still be referred for more involved secondary screening or denied entry at the discretion of the inspecting officer.\n\nHolders of Border Crossing Cards have must demonstrate ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after their temporary stay in the U.S. Penalties for abusing the Crossing Card include cancellation of the card, fines, and losing the ability to re-apply in the future.\n\nSen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. David Schweikert joined McSally and Stanton as original co-sponsors of the House bill.\n\n###\n\nBack to News", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s", "Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizonas Economic Growth", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "David Schweikert", "S001183", "schweikert.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support:\nArizona's economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law.\nBackground: \nThe Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona.\nCurrent law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a 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. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide.\nEvery day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shopand every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs.\n \nTourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018.\n\t\t\n45.5 million people visited the state and collectively spent $24.4 billion, supporting 192,300 industry jobs and generating $3.63 billion in tax revenue.\n\t\t\tThe tax revenue generated equates to an annual tax savings of $1,360 for every Arizona household. [Source]\n\t\t\n\tArizona's travel zone has been expanded once before in 1999, and New Mexico's travel zone was expanded in 2013both expansions occurred without compromising the states' security or economic interests. [Source]\n\tTravelers with valid Border Crossing Cards have been vetted at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, undergo inspection at the port of entry, and can still be referred for more involved secondary screening or denied entry at the discretion of the inspecting officer.\n\tHolders of Border Crossing Cards have must demonstrate ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after their temporary stay in the U.S. Penalties for abusing the Crossing Card include cancellation of the card, fines, and losing the ability to re-apply in the future.\n \nSen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. David Schweikert joined McSally and Stanton as original co-sponsors of the House bill.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-expand-mexico-arizona-tourism", "McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Expand Mexico-to-Arizona Tourism", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Greg Stanton", "S001211", "stanton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONSen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton this week introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexicowho already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona.\n\nCurrent law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a 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. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide.\n\nArizona is open for business and when we allow approved visitors into more areas of our beautiful state, we unleash the potential for greater economic growth, more jobs, and additional sales tax revenue, Sen. McSally said. Our bill would start a pilot program allowing Border Crossing Card Holders to reach popular Arizona tourist destinations and businesses, generating hundreds of millions in dollars in additional annual spending.\n\nThis is an economic stimulus billit's a common-sense change that will open Arizona to more business, more tourism, and more economic opportunities, said Rep. Stanton. Our state benefits in so many ways from a strong relationship with Mexicoand a pilot program that invites Mexican nationals to explore and invest more throughout our entire state can only strengthen those ties.\n\nArizona's strong relationship with our neighbors in Mexico supports jobs and economic prosperity on both sides of the border, said Gov. Doug Ducey. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act is a win-win that will promote tourism from Mexico and strengthen our partnership. My thanks to Senator McSally and Representative Stanton for their work to grow Arizona's tourism and economy.\n\nSen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. David Schweikert joined McSally and Stanton as an original cosponsor of the House bill.\n\nSpecifically, the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a 5-year pilot program to allow pre-cleared Mexican visitors with a valid Border Crossing Card to travel statewideto the Greater Phoenix metro and Flagstaff, for examplewithout 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.\n\nDuring Stanton's time as Phoenix mayor and chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments, expanding the Border Crossing Card program was the group's top legislative priority. The resulting legislation has been more than six years in the making.\n\nBackground\n\nEvery day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shopand every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs.  \n\t\n Tourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018.\n\t\t45.5 million people visited the state and collectively spent $24.4 billion, supporting 192,300 industry jobs and generating $3.63 billion in tax revenue.\n\t\t\tThe tax revenue generated equates to an annual tax savings of $1,360 for every Arizona household. [Source]\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\tArizona's travel zone has been expanded once before in 1999, and New Mexico's travel zone was expanded in 2013both expansions occurred without compromising the states' security or economic interests. [Source]\n\t\t\n\tTravelers with valid Border Crossing Cards have been vetted at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, undergo inspection at the port of entry, and can still be referred for more involved secondary screening or denied entry at the discretion of the inspecting officers.\n\t\t\n\tHolders of Border Crossing Cards have must demonstrate ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after their temporary stay in the U.S. Penalties for abusing the Crossing Card include cancellation of the card, fines, and losing the ability to re-apply in the future.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/bipartisan-sinema-bill-fixes-tax-code-arizona-businesses", "Bipartisan Sinema Bill Fixes Tax Code for Arizona Businesses", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 12, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered with Republican Senator Mike Braun (Ind.) to introduce legislation fixing how the tax code treats transition taxes. The bill provides clarity for Arizona businesses on tax payments of overseas earnings and ensures job creators can continue to re-invest in their businesses and grow Arizona's economy.  \n  \nArizona businesses deserve a tax code that is straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans, said Sinema.  \n  \nThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, created a new transition tax to ensure corporations meet their U.S. tax obligations on overseas earnings. However, the Internal Revenue Service issued two conflicting sets of rules that created confusion and forced taxpayers to apply tax refunds and overpayments to pay the transition tax, against clear Congressional intent.  \n  \nSinema's bill fixes IRS practices that contradict U.S. tax policy and Congressional intent regarding transition taxes, also known as Section 965 payments. Sinema took action after hearing from Arizona businesses about how current IRS policy hinders their ability to grow, hire new workers, and invest in research and development.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backs-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-va-accountability-protect-arizona-veterans", "Sinema Backs Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen VA Accountability, Protect Arizona Veterans", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 12, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Caregiver Retention and Eligibility Determination Actlegislation strengthening accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring VA medical professionals to be properly credentialed.  \n  \nArizona veterans rely on the VA for critical health care. Our bipartisan legislation ensures VA medical professionals are qualified to provide the high standard of care Arizona veterans have earned, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.  \n  \nSinema's bipartisan bill creates adequate safeguards to ensure Arizona veterans are not treated by health care providers whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.  \n  \nSinema partnered with a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Veterans Health Administration to outline steps they will take to ensure an annual credentialing training for staff members who review credentials. The Sinema-backed bipartisan bill codifies the requirement for VHA to outline uniform credentialing standards and protocols and require initial and annual training for staff members.  \n  \nSinema's legislative action comes in response to this year's report from the Government Accountability which found a lack of uniform policies, standardized procedures and periodic, mandatory training for the credentialing process.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-leads-bipartisan-effort-ensuring-servicemembers-and-veterans-have-access-va-home-loan", "Sinema Leads Bipartisan Effort Ensuring Servicemembers and Veterans Have Access to VA Home Loan Benefits", "2019-12-12", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Kyrsten Sinema", "S001191", "www.sinema.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Thursday, December 12, 2019\n\n      \n            WASHINGTON  Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema led a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Federal Housing Finance Agency to ensure active-duty servicemembers and veterans have access to VA Home Loan benefits. The Senators are asking the Agency to return the military service question on the Universal Residential Loan Application to the top of the form so all who qualify can explore the VA home loan benefits available to them.  \n  \nThe Universal Residential Loan Application's military service question must be accessible so servicemembers and veterans can get the benefits they've earned and achieve the dream of homeownership, said Sinema.  \n  \nPreviously, a military service question asking servicemembers and veterans to self-identify on the Universal Residential Loan Application was placed on the first page. This year the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a change, and moved the question to the bottom of the form after borrowers sign. The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals indicates that veterans and servicemembers are significantly less likely to consider VA loans if they do not have the opportunity to self-identify during the loan process.  \n  \nThe Senators are urging the Agency to stop this change, so all veterans have the opportunity to self-identify and explore VA home loan benefits available to them.  \n  \nClick HERE to read the full text of the letter.\n      \n  \n    Issues", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-democrats-continue-baseless-rush-impeach-trump-despite-no-evidence", "OP-ED: Democrats continue baseless rush to impeach Trump despite no evidence of wrongdoing", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Andy Biggs", "B001302", "biggs.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "1318 Longworth House Office Building", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3908", "Gosar Statement on NDAA", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Paul A. Gosar", "G000565", "gosar.house.gov", "gosar", "https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after voting for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act:\n\nToday I voted for passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With the Yuma Proving Ground and as well as Marine Corp Air Station Yuma (home to the AV-8B Harrier IIs and F-35B Lightning IIs of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1)), in my district, along with Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca, Davis-Monthan and many other military assets in Arizona, I am pleased to support our military and its mission to defend our nation. This bill gives our troops a much-deserved pay raise, will help rebuild our military and, with reallocation by the President, some of these funds may be used to secure our border. These are all positive gains derived from the bill.\n\nI remain concerned, however, that the NDAA fails to acknowledge the disturbing revelations of the Pentagon\u2019s first-ever audit, where $21 million of taxpayer money went missing. We need all public agencies, including the military, to be held accountable for wise and prudent spending. Further, the NDAA fails to address reforms for military justice, including prosecutorial abuse and harassment of our warriors, self-defeating rules of engagement, and judicial protocols which often denies our warfighters the justice and liberties they deserve.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-06-27T23:45:33Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2931", "Chair Grijalva Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Coastal Resilience Package That Fights Climate Change, Helps Communities Prepare", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington D.C.  The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a package of bills originally heard in the Natural Resources Committee to protect vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. Rep. Derek Kilmer's (D-Wash.) Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act (H.R. 729) is a package of 10 bipartisan coastal resilience bills that aid coastal ecosystems and economies, improve ocean monitoring and research, and offer coastal managers tools to protect coastal communities most vulnerable to climate impacts.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe bill creates programs to support Tribal, state and local community projects that protect, restore and preserve coastal zones and working waterfronts; helps communities prepare for and respond to climate change; and uses data to address coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. H.R. 729 protects American commercial and recreational fisheries and the communities that depend on them by authorizing programs that preserve fish habitats and conduct research on Great Lakes fisheries management.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe bill also strengthens our marine and coastal science and policy workforce by reauthorizing and updating the National Sea Great College Program.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tA list of bills included in the package and amendments adopted to H.R. 729 is available at https://bit.ly/2LIsLQy and a fact sheet is available at https://bit.ly/38nlH5r.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tThe climate crisis is a clear and present danger to the 39 million Americans who live near our coasts, said Chair Grijalva. Passing today's bill is a necessary step in reversing the impacts we're seeing in our oceans and along our shorelines. I'm proud of the work our Committee and the Democratic Caucus have done to combat the climate crisis, and we're not stopping here. We need comprehensive climate solutions to save the ocean from climate change.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tClimate change is real and it requires bold action,said Rep.Kilmer. I'm proud that the House is continuing to take action to combat climate change by passing actionable, ambitious, bipartisan bills that can not only help our planet  but create quality jobs. I'm grateful the package of bills includes a bipartisan bill I've introduced, the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act, to provide tribal communities with direct access to much needed resources to enhance their coastal resiliency and keep their people out of harm's way. It's great news that the House passed this legislation, and I hope the Senate will enable this to become law.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tOur climate change crisis demands our focused and collective efforts to help our oceans, lakes and shorelines, and this needed legislation authorizes critical programs to do just that, said Rep. Ed Case (D- Hawaii). This is our reality and we must confront it rather than live in the past.\r\n\r\n\tThe Living Shorelines Act will help us protect our coastal communities from the effects of climate change, including more flooding from sea level rise and stronger hurricanes, by harnessing proven natural infrastructure solutions. The passage of this legislation by the U.S. House sends a clear message to Americans that Congress is serious about protecting coastal communities from the effects of the climate crisis, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) said. Since Superstorm Sandy, we have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to make my home state of New Jersey more resilient against the effects of climate change. This legislation will provide additional help so communities can use living shorelines to effectively mitigate future flooding while benefiting local economies. Strengthening living shorelines will also improve the local environment by supporting water quality and habitats for local wildlife and fish as well as provide enhanced opportunities for recreation.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tForthepast eight years, the previous House leadership stalled critical initiatives to address the climate crisis. Finally, in the 116th Congress, policymakers are acting swiftly to protect our oceans and coasts, said Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), whose bipartisan bill theKeep America'sWaterfrontsWorkingActpassedtoday. I'm proud that the House has passed this legislative package to protect coastal communities vulnerable to climate change, including my bill to protect working waterfronts. With H.R. 729, we are taking real action to safeguard America's natural resources and encourage resiliency during the climate crisis.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tA strong ocean climate action agenda is one of our most valuable tools in supporting coastal communities at the forefront ofclimate impacts. This comprehensive package of legislation shows that we are still in the fight to protect our oceans, coasts, and marine and coastal economyfrom the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, said Rep. Huffman (D-Calif.), Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. The research, education, and outreach done through the Sea Grant program produces the collaboration that we need, now more than ever, to tackle the complex problems facing our coastal communities. My bipartisan bill will ensure this long-running program has the ability to train future generations of scientists and support community-based work  giving coastal communities and economies a fighting chance.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tOver 35 million people depend on the Great Lakes for everything from drinking water and recreation, to fish and wildlife activities and commercial navigation. The passage of this legislation means that the Great Lakes Science Center will no longer be forced to rely on unreliable, piecemeal funding to protect this precious resource for those millions for years to come, said Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.). I am proud to have championed this legislation to ensure that the fishery industry continues to thrive and grateful for the work of Chairman Grijalva to get this across the finish line.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tFor too long, coastal maps and geospatial data have been woefully inaccurate, outdated and even nonexistent, said Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.). The Digital Coast Act will arm local planners with the tools they need to conserve our country's fragile shorelines, which are home to more than 42 percent of the population and businesses that supply most of our gross domestic product. Ultimately, this bill is about protecting people and property.\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tSince taking the House majority, Natural Resources Committee Democrats have worked to tackle climate change from every angle. Ocean climate action is of significant component of this work and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate made it clear that our oceans and coasts urgently need protection. During key legislative hearings and markups this year, the Committee advanced bills to promote resilience and ocean-climate solutions, and heard from scientists, fishermen, economists, tribal leaders, and coastal community members who sounded the alarms on the ocean climate crisis. \r\n\r\n\t# # #\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\tStay in touch with Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee\r\n\r\n\tWebsite Facebook Twitter Newsletter", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2932", "Rep. Grijalva Applauds Injunction Blocking Trump's Border Wall Funding", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Yesterday, a federal judge in El Paso, Texas issued a nationwide injunction that blocks the Trump Administration from using military funds to build a border wall, finding President Trump's national emergency declaration unlawful.\r\n\r\n\tJudge Briones confirmed what we've known all along: President Trump broke the law when he circumvented Congress and stole military funds to build his border wall, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. Trump is not an emperor who can flout our laws and do whatever he wants, and I'm pleased the court upheld the law and denounced this egregious abuse of power.\r\n\r\n\tUnder the national emergency declaration, President Trump seized $3.6 billion in military funds to pay for border wall construction, much of which is occurring on public lands in Arizona like Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.\r\n\r\n\tTrump's wall obsession has further militarized border communities and continues to negatively impact the border ecosystems that make the Southwest so special, continued Grijalva. This ruling is a victory for border residents who are fighting against Trump's monument to his racist policies, and I want to thank them for their continued efforts to stop this border wall and protect our communities.\r\n\r\n\t###\r\n\r\n\tStay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:\r\n\r\n\tNewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2933", "Rep. Grijalva Votes in Support of Farm Workforce Modernization Act", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a new renewable visa program for qualifying agricultural workers and their families to earn legal status through continued employment in the agricultural industry while allowing farmers and growers to meet their labor needs.  The farm workers who pick the food that feeds America's families deserve better than living in fear under Trump's draconian immigration enforcement policies, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. This bill makes important changes to our immigration system that will ensure farm workers and their families no longer live in fear of deportation and can legally work to provide for their families.  H.R. 5038 allows for current farm workers to apply for a temporary, renewable Certified Agricultural Worker (CAW) legal status as long as workers continue working in the agricultural industry. After a period of time, background checks, and a $1000 fine, farm workers will be able to access a path to legal permanent residence. Additionally, the bill will also revise the H-2A visa program.  Farm workers work long hours in some of the most hazardous industries, and this legislation treats farm workers with fairness and rewards them for the back-breaking labor they undertake to put food on the table for all of our constituents, continued Grijalva. Farm workers in America feed the world, and it is long past time that we treat them and their families with the respect and dignity they deserve.  ###    Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva:  NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2937", "Rep. Grijalva Supports FUTURE Act", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ra\u00fal Grijalva", "G000551", "grijalva.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONThis week, the House of Representatives passed the FUTURE Act. The bill permanently authorizes permanent funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement:  Despite the large role HSIs, TCCUs, HBCUs, and MSIs play in educating students of color and providing them with the support they need to obtain a college degree; they still remain underfunded. This bill recognizes their important work and gives them permanent funding so they can continue strengthening STEM programs, technology, and robust academic counseling alongside other programs that invest in the success of their students. I've seen the important role these institutions play in opening the doors to opportunity for the students of Southern Arizona, and I'm proud that Congress has passed this important legislation.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/11/rep-kirkpatrick-statement-on-court-ruling-against-trumps-border-wall/", "Rep. Kirkpatrick Statement on Court Ruling Against Trumps Border Wall", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Ann Kirkpatrick", "K000368", "kirkpatrick.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington\nD.C. Today, Rep.\nKirkpatrickreleased the following statement after the U.S. District Court\nfor the Western District of Texas issued a permanent injunction against the\nTrump Administration's wasteful border wall, ruling that the Administration\ndoes not have the authority to steal from money appropriated by Congress for a\ndifferent purpose:\nThe\ncourt's ruling proves the strength and power of our constitution. The\nPresident's attempts to move money around without approval defies the\nconstitutional authority of Congress,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.I believe it is disrespectful to our Armed Forces and all\nAmerican tax-payers. Thiswallis A vanity project for the\nPresident, it's a political chant for his baseit's not a safety measure for a\nnational emergency.\nI represent\nthe district that is home to Fort Huachuca, our backyard\nreachesborderlandsthe construction of this wall goes against approval\nprocesses and public sentiment. I will continue to fight in the House, and I\nbelieve the constitution is on our side in the courts.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/breaking-o-halleran-amendment-improve-medical-care-rural-areas-be-included", "BREAKING: OHalleran Amendment to Improve Medical Care in Rural Areas to be Included in H.R. 3", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, the House Rules Committee voted to include an amendment from Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) to H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. O'Halleran's amendment improves access to quality rural health care by establishing grant programs that increase funding and opportunities for doctors to study and work in rural and medically underserved areas.\nStudies have shown that doctors are more likely to stay and practice in areas where they study. My amendment increases opportunities for medical students to participate in residency programs in rural areas, said O'Halleran. Congress must act to ensure we have more doctors practicing in rural America and rural Arizona as we approach a projected physician shortage. While we fight to ensure that all Americans are able to access their medications, we must also ensure that they have access to health care providers. That is why I am pleased that my amendment will be included in this important legislation that lowers drug prices and improves the cost of health care for so many American families.\nO'Halleran's legislation would establish a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services for hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas to establish a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program or affiliate with a hospital to host residents. Awarded grants would go toward start-up costs, including infrastructure, supplies, and necessary equipment. The amendment also requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office to issue a progress report after ten years, including an analysis on whether residents stayed in rural communities after they completed their training.\nO'Halleran's amendment was cosponsored by Reps. Axne, Blunt Rochester, Brindisi, Bustos, Correa, Costa, Cuellar, Cunningham, Davids, Finkenauer, Horn, Kuster, Lee, Loebsack, Peterson, Schrader, Spanberger, Torres Small, and Van Drew. The legislation has the strong endorsement of the National Association or Rural Health Clinics. Text of the amendment can be found, here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-o-halleran-led-initiatives", "House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including OHalleran-led Initiatives", "2019-12-11", "2019", "2019-12", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Tom O'Halleran", "O000171", "ohalleran.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that provides full funding for military operations at home and abroad, addresses infrastructure deficiencies in Arizona, and gives servicemembers a raise.\nToday, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that invests in our military readiness, supports our troops and their families, and ensures that our national defense remains the strongest in the world, said Rep. O'Halleran. I was pleased to see that initiatives I have championed, such as the inclusion of the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff as part of an infrastructure deficiency report, and a 3.1% pay raise for servicemembers and civilians in Arizona, were also included.\nThe FY2020 Conference Report incorporated Rep. O'Halleran's amendment to include Flagstaff's Naval Observatory in a comprehensive infrastructure deficiency report that identifies costs, corrective upgrades, and impacts from deficient infrastructure that hurts facilities like the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station and other military research entities, and prevent them from performing research, development, testing, and evaluation missions that are critical to the Department. Due to the failing infrastructure currently in place, the Observatory faces significant challenges in hiring and maintaining qualified staff.\nThe bill we passed today also provides for new F-35 aircraft, AH-64 Apache helicopters, UH-60M Blackhawks, as well as key critical munitions programs in Arizona, continued O'Halleran. I was pleased to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together in support of this bipartisan effort.\nThe legislation voted on today also includes\n \n12 weeks of paid parental leave for all federal civilian employees and new provisions requiring DOD to address childcare waitlist backlogs and staff hiring at childcare facilities on bases;\n\treforms to the Feres Doctrine, which would allow servicemembers to be able to file medical malpractice claims for treatment received in a Military Treatment Facility;\n\tstrengthened provisions to better prevent sexual violence in the military and protectsurvivors;\n\texpanded mental health care for servicemembers and directions to DOD to develop a comprehensive plan for providing consultation services and recruiting qualified mental health practitioners. The FY2020 NDAA also allows servicemembers within the National Guard to access mental health care offerings through a mobile app pilot program.\n \nThe bill passed out of the House of Representatives with broad, bipartisan support.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 1713, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select url, title, date, year, month, party, chamber, state, member_name, bioguide_id, domain, scraper, source, date_source, text, has_text, collected_at, updated_at from releases where \"state\" = :p0 and \"year\" = :p1 order by date desc limit 101", "params": {"p0": "AZ", "p1": "2019"}}, "facet_results": {"party": {"name": "party", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "Democrat", "label": "Democrat", "count": 996, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019&party=Democrat", "selected": false}, {"value": "Republican", "label": "Republican", "count": 717, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019&party=Republican", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "chamber": {"name": "chamber", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "House", "label": "House", "count": 1713, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019&chamber=House", "selected": false}], "truncated": false}, "state": {"name": "state", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "AZ", "label": "AZ", "count": 1713, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?year=2019", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}, "year": {"name": "year", "type": "column", "hideable": false, "toggle_url": "/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019", "results": [{"value": "2019", "label": "2019", "count": 1713, "toggle_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=AZ", "selected": true}], "truncated": false}}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "2019-12-11,https~3A~2F~2Fohalleran~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnewsroom~2Fpress-releases~2Fhouse-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-o-halleran-led-initiatives", "next_url": "http://dpwillis-congress-press-search.hf.space/press/releases.json?state=AZ&year=2019&_next=2019-12-11%2Chttps~3A~2F~2Fohalleran~2Ehouse~2Egov~2Fnewsroom~2Fpress-releases~2Fhouse-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-o-halleran-led-initiatives&_sort_desc=date", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 329.3184586800635, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}