{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-industries-for-the-blind-honors-rep-yassamin-ansari-as-an-abilityone-congressional-champion", "ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND HONORS REP. YASSAMIN ANSARI AS AN ABILITYONE CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPION", "2026-09-12", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "AZ", "Yassamin Ansari", "A000381", "ansari.house.gov", "ansari", "https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PHOENIX \u2014 Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) presented U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) with the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award on September 10, 2026,\n\nThe award was presented during a visit to AIB\u2019s Phoenix facility, where Rep. Ansari met with AIB team members and learned how their work supports federal customers and demonstrates the capabilities of people who are blind.\n\n\u201cCongressional champions play an important role in protecting employment opportunities and ensuring the AbilityOne Program remains a dependable resource for federal customers,\u201d said David Steinmetz, Community and Public Relations Manager for Arizona Industries for the Blind. \u201cWe appreciate Congresswoman Ansari taking the time to meet our team members, learn about their experiences and recognize the value they bring to Arizona and the nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am honored to receive the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award from Arizona Industries for the Blind,\u201d said Rep. Yassamin Ansari. \u201cAIB team members demonstrate every day that people who are blind bring valuable skills, talent and dedication to our workforce. I remain committed to supporting policies that expand employment opportunities and ensure that every person has the opportunity to achieve greater independence through meaningful work.\u201d\n\nThe AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate a commitment to the AbilityOne Program and the employment of people who are blind or have significant disabilities.\n\nThrough the AbilityOne Program, AIB team members provide essential products and services to federal and military customers. AIB\u2019s operations include warehousing and distribution, packaging, kitting, document imaging and Base Supply Center services.\n\nPhoto description: Arizona Industries for the Blind President and CEO Chris LaFollettte stands besides Representative Yassamin Ansari as she holds the framed AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award, presented on September 10, 2026 at AIB headquarter. The award recognizes Rep. Ansari\u2019s commitment to improving the lives of Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities and her support of the AbilityOne Program. David Steinmetz, AIB Public Policy Manager, stands behind them.\n\nAbout Arizona Industries for the Blind", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"]], "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"], "primary_key_values": ["https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-industries-for-the-blind-honors-rep-yassamin-ansari-as-an-abilityone-congressional-champion"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4403336681425571, "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"}