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| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-southwest-ceo-must-account-for-second-episode-of-nationwide-flight-cancellations-testify-before-congress | Stanton: Southwest CEO Must Account for Second Episode of Nationwide Flight Cancellations, Testify Before Congress | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton said that Congress must hold hearings for Southwest Airlines’ chief executive officer to explain why the airline has had two major episodes of flight cancellations within 14 months—leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded in airports throughout the nation. “Twice now over just 14 months, Southwest’s negligence has forced it to cancel an extraordinary number of flights and leave tens of thousands of passengers stranded without answers,” Stanton said. “It’s apparent failure to adequately prepare for or respond to foreseeable circumstances has created a paralyzing system-wide collapse. Southwest’s leadership, including CEO Robert Jordan, must explain to the American people and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee why it has failed to invest in its IT infrastructure, adequately staff airline operations, or to learn hard lessons from past challenges.” As of Tuesday afternoon, two-thirds of Southwest flights nationwide were cancelled. At Phoenix Sky Harbor, one of Southwest’s busiest hubs, the airline cancelled more than 90 percent of its flights. In October 2021, Southwest was forced to cancel thousands of flights over a four-day period—blaming a combination of bad weather, a brief problem with air traffic control in the Florida area and a lack of available staff to adjust to those problems. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-secures-21-1-million-to-keep-south-central-light-rail-construction-on-time | Stanton Secures $21.1 Million to Keep South Central Light Rail Construction On-Time | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced the South-Central Light Rail extension will be boosted by an additional $21.1 million in federal funds to keep the project on-time. Construction is set to be completed in 2024, however, supply chain challenges and inflation threatened to alter the timeline. The government funding legislation—expected to pass the House and Senate this week—includes a total of $425 million to provide additional assistance to Capital Investment Grant projects across the country, including light rail in Phoenix. In an October letter, Stanton led his colleagues in urging appropriators to “address the unpredictable and unparalleled challenges facing these projects.” “It’s so important this project is completed on-time—not just for the neighboring businesses and families, but for all who stand to benefit from expanded access to reliable transit,” Stanton said. “When it’s complete, this extension will open South Phoenix up to new economic opportunities: jobs, private and public investments, education, health care, social services and more.” “Valley Metro is grateful for the support and the steadfast advocacy of Congressman Stanton,” Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller said. “Congressman Stanton wholeheartedly understands the economic impacts of public transit. It is through his work that we see this additional investment that will help fund our ongoing South Central/Downtown Hub rail project and new endeavors into zero emission fleet.” Stanton has been a fierce advocate for public transit since his time as mayor of Phoenix, leading the charge on T2050, one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in the country—a bipartisan, voter-backed plan to extend Phoenix’s light rail system, expand bus service, and improve thousands of miles of roadways over the next 35 years. He has continued to fight for federal funds and increased resources for the CIG program as Vice Chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-secures-23-3-million-in-federal-funds-for-local-projects | Stanton Secures $23.3 Million in Federal Funds for Local Projects | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | All 15 of Rep. Greg Stanton’s Community Project Funding requests, totaling $23 million, are included in the omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. “Each of these projects came directly from the community and will improve the quality of life for Arizonans by supporting local law enforcement, investing in water infrastructure, building affordable housing, and strengthening our local economy,” Stanton said. Stanton championed the projects that will directly benefit Arizonans: $5.5 million to advance Stanton’s signature Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure authority. In the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, which passed earlier this month, Stanton expanded the overall authority to $200 million. These funds will be used to provide grants to communities and tribal nations across to address their water infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects across Arizona. Maricopa County $600,000 for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s Rapid DNA Enhancement Project. These funds would allow MCSO to purchase two additional Rapid DNA instruments. The tool processes samples quickly and can generate investigative leads in 90 minutes, as opposed to the many months it can take for results from the state crime lab due to backlogs and higher priority casework. Stanton and MCSO Sheriff Paul Penzone announced the partnership at a press conference in July. $1.8 million for Maricopa Community Colleges Biomedical Technician Training Program. These funds would be used by Maricopa Community Colleges to develop and expand its STEM program, creating an additional 100 seats to prepare students for careers as lab technicians, bioscience quality systems managers, and bioscience process managers. This will build the pipeline for STEM-focused jobs, where job growth continues to outpace the number of qualified individuals available to fill those jobs. Stanton and MCCCD leaders touted the funding in August. Chandler … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-responds-j6-committees-ethics-referral | Congressman Biggs Responds to J6 Committee's Ethics Referral | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) responded to the January 6 Committee's ethics referral: “An eleventh-hour referral to the House Ethics Committee proves the sham J6 Committee never truly needed our testimony. “They only wanted the testimony to have the ability to edit and misconstrue our statements to further their own false narratives, as they did with so many other witnesses. “This referral is their final political stunt. It’s inappropriate to use the House Ethics Committee—a committee with more pressing matters to attend to—to help reach the J6 Committee’s pre-determined conclusions. “The J6 Committee has defamed my name and my character, and I look forward to reviewing their documents, publishing their lies, and setting the record straight in the 118th Congress.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/afghan-adjustment-act-s-exclusion-from-omnibus-is-morally-inexcusable-stanton-says | Afghan Adjustment Act’s Exclusion from Omnibus is ‘Morally Inexcusable,’ Stanton Says | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Congress has failed its duty to protect those who fought with and protected U.S. troops in combat, Rep. Greg Stanton said, following news that appropriators omitted the Afghan Adjustment Act from the year-end omnibus funding bill. “Despite broad, bipartisan support and the efforts of dedicated combat veterans, Afghans who risked their lives to protect our troops—and who we brought to American soil—will remain in unnecessary legal limbo because of a minority of Senate Republicans,” Stanton said. “It’s morally inexcusable to abandon those who risked their lives to protect our troops.” Stanton is an original cosponsor of the bill, which would establish a legal adjustment process for tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees currently in the United States who were relocated by the U.S. government from Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal from the country. After completing additional vetting required during the application process, this adjustment of status would provide eligible Afghans with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives in the United States. Currently, Afghans who were physically brought to the United States by our nation’s military were granted temporary humanitarian parole and can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought here under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises, including the Vietnam War. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-help-lower-energy-prices | Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Help Lower Energy Prices | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Federal Land Freedom Act. This legislation would empower states to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available federal land within their state boundaries. It would also cut red tape that hinders a state’s ability to develop energy resources on federal land. “The Biden Administration has launched a war on American energy so states must take matters into their own hands,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “My legislation would help states increase energy production by eliminating overbearing bureaucratic red tape and expanding available land for energy production. “America offers robust energy resources. They must be used to help curb inflation and make the nation energy independent again. “For years, Senator Inhofe has championed this bill in the Senate. His leadership on energy issues will be missed in the new Congress. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this important legislation in the House of Representatives.” Co-sponsors include: Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Representative Chris Stewart (R-UT), Representative Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Representative Paul A. Gosar DDS (R-AZ). The legislation may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/arizona-mayors-praise-stanton-s-leadership-on-water | Arizona Mayors Praise Stanton's Leadership on Water | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following House passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022, which included several of Rep. Greg Stanton’s priorities, mayors across the state celebrated the investments included in the legislation: “Tres Rios is an important river restoration project that has already brought many benefits to the community, including enhancement of our local biodiversity. We appreciate Congressman Stanton for prioritizing this important project for completion so its full benefits can be realized,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. "Tempe is grateful for the hard work and dedication of Congressman Stanton in support of the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility," Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. "The WRDA House passage gets us one step closer to ensuring Tempe's water supply and our state’s resiliency against the effects of climate change.” “We are grateful for Congressman Stanton’s leadership in securing an additional $50 million for the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure program in WRDA 2022. This program is critical for our city. With two recent wildfires that have caused damaging post-wildfire flooding, we are using these funds to build a retention basin and a lateral tunnel to divert some of these potentially dangerous flood waters. We are thankful for Congressman Stanton’s continued support and leadership on the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure program and appreciate his continued support for the City of Flagstaff,” Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy said. "I thank Congressman Stanton for his advocacy for the residents of Chandler and his district,” Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said. “These funds for the City's Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility will allow Chandler to increase the resiliency of the infrastructure that serves our residents and our major industry corridors.” “We applaud Congressman Stanton for his continued efforts to bring this needed environmental infrastructure program to Arizona. Because of his efforts, we have had two projects approved, including an aquifer recharge system, that will help … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-biggs-hold-impeach-mayorkas-press-conference-house | MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Biggs to Hold "Impeach Mayorkas" Press Conference at House Triangle Today | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This afternoon, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will hold a press conference regarding the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the 118th Congress. Congressman Biggs was the first member of Congress to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas, introducing them in August 2021 after concluding that Secretary Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty in protecting our nation’s borders constituted high crimes and misdemeanors. Nearly 20 members of Congress and former Trump Administration immigration officials will provide remarks and advocate for the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas. WHAT: Press conference regarding the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the 118th Congress. WHEN: Today from 3:00-4:00 pm ET. WHERE: The House Triangle (United States Capitol, Washington, DC 20016). LIVE-STREAM: Twitter at @RepAndyBiggsAZ. CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS: Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) Congressman Barry Moore (R-AL) Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) Congressman Bob Good (R-VA) Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT) Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Congressman John Carter (R-TX) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/house-passes-stanton-backed-bill-to-protect-marriage-equality | House Passes Stanton-Backed Bill to Protect Marriage Equality | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amended version of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation Rep. Greg Stanton helped introduce earlier this year to protect marriage equality in federal statute. This would provide necessary protection in the event the Supreme Court were to reverse the precedent set by Obergefell v. Hodges. Stanton acknowledged the historic step forward but urged his colleagues to continue working to extend full anti-discrimination protections under federal civil rights laws to LGBTQ+ Americans. “With today’s vote, we’re defending every American’s fundamental right to marry whomever they love,” Stanton said. “But, while this bill is worth celebrating, we still have more work to do to protect all Americans from discrimination. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people can still be denied housing, education, or the chance to serve on a jury because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It's been nearly two years since the House passed the Equality Act. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same.” The Respect for Marriage Act will: Enshrine Marriage Equality in Federal Statute. The bill would require the federal government to recognize a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. This gives same-sex and interracial couples additional certainty that they will continue to receive equal treatment under federal statute as all other married couples. Provide Additional Legal Protections from Individuals Seeking to Undermine Marriage Equality While Acting Under Color of State Law. The bill prohibits any person acting under color of state law from denying full faith and credit to an out-of-state marriage based on the sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin of the individuals in the marriage; provides the Attorney General with the authority to pursue enforcement actions; and creates a private right of action for any individual harmed by a violation of this provision. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-celebrates-the-release-of-brittney-griner | Stanton Celebrates the Release of Brittney Griner | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today celebrated the release of Brittney Griner, who had been wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation for nearly 300 days. “Today is a great day because Brittney is finally coming home,” Stanton said. “We’ve worked for this day for many, many months, and I’m incredibly grateful for those who kept Brittney’s case at the forefront and to the Biden Administration for making today possible.” Stanton authored the bipartisan resolution calling for Griner’s immediate release, which was passed by the House of Representatives on June 24. He was joined by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas in introducing the resolution. Griner, a star for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University. Stanton also hosted a classified State Department briefing for his congressional colleagues and staff, and a separate briefing for Brittney’s teammates and Mercury staff earlier this year. While flying to Arizona aboard Air Force One earlier this week, Stanton raised Brittney’s case with President Biden. He will continue to work with his colleagues for the return of Paul Whelan, another American wrongfully detained in Russia. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/final-water-resources-development-act-includes-stanton-s-priorities-for-arizona | Final Water Resources Development Act Includes Stanton’s Priorities for Arizona | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced the final agreement on the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022—the biennial, bipartisan package authorizing water infrastructure projects and studies through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—include several of his top priorities. As the only Arizona member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Stanton worked to include resources for projects that benefit not just the Valley but the entire state. “Arizona is facing a serious drought, and the federal government needs to treat this crisis with the urgency it requires—but the investments made in WRDA are going to empower communities to take charge of their water management and get more out of every drop,” said Stanton. The final bill includes an additional $50 million for Stanton’s signature Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. Stanton created the authority in the 2020 WRDA to dedicate funds to small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 18 water projects across Arizona. Stanton also secured funding to help two East Valley cities better protect its water supply: $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. Stanton visited the facility in September 2022 with Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Michael Connor, who will oversee the project through the U.S. Army Corps … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-applauds-tsmc-s-announcement-of-expansion-alongside-president-biden | Stanton Applauds TSMC’s Announcement of Expansion Alongside President Biden | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today visited the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant with President Joe Biden, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and other elected and business leaders. The visit comes as TSMC announced it will build a second manufacturing facility in Phoenix, more than tripling its investment in Arizona to $40 billion—one of the largest direct foreign investments anywhere in the United States. “Our semiconductor plants are the anchors of a high-tech corridor that stretches across the entire valley—the result of years of hard work and investment. This record-breaking investment sends the message that Arizona and Phoenix are at the highest level of play when it comes to the economic development competition in America and the world—and that we are poised to win,” Stanton said. “This is exactly why we passed the CHIPS and Science Act, to ensure companies like TSMC and Intel can grow and build right here. By doing so, we are expanding our local economy, growing the number of available high wage jobs and ensuring our city and state’s success for generations to come. I thank the President and his administration’s support for delivering crucial results for our residents.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-arizona-effort-improve-depleted-water-supply | Congressman Biggs Leads Arizona Effort to Improve Depleted Water Supply | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the U.S. Departments of State and Interior, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to request that the United States use all available diplomatic tools to ensure Mexican government representatives are engaged in discussions with the State of Arizona on efforts to augment water supplies. “Arizona faces severe water drought issues and Mexico could serve as a key partner in mutually-beneficial water projects,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “This year, Arizona approved $1 billion for water augmentation projects that could be used towards desalination efforts in Mexico’s Gulf of California. Some of this water could ultimately be transported into the United States. “Arizona is prepared to discuss this project with Mexico but needs the assistance of the federal government to bring in representatives from the country. “We look forward to the response from these three departments and learning more about their efforts to help Arizona.” Congressman Biggs’s letter may be read here. Cosigners of Congressman Biggs’s letter include: Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Paul Gosar DDS (R-AZ), Rep.-elect Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Rep.-elect Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-senator-lee-lead-effort-ban-covid-19-vaccine-adolescent | Congressman Biggs, Senator Lee Lead Effort to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine from Adolescent Immunization Schedule | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced bills that would prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from placing any vaccine for COVID-19 on the child and adolescent immunization schedule unless the Secretary provides clinical data relating to the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. “Recommending an ineffective vaccine on a demographic largely unaffected by a disease is medical malpractice. Data reveals that COVID-19 vaccines do not effectively prevent contraction or transmission of COVID. Further, imposing these experimental vaccines on children—a demographic virtually unaffected by COVID—is anti-science and morally twisted. Parents—not unelected, Big Pharma loyalists—should have the final say in medical decisions for their children. I’m grateful to join forces with Senator Lee to ensure our government does not implement these tyrannical mandates,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Parents, not Washington bureaucrats, are in the best position to determine what’s in their child’s best interest. Government should empower parents with as much information as possible to make informed medical decisions for their children. Instead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the addition of the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to the child and adolescent immunization schedule without releasing the full extent of its associated clinical, safety, and efficacy data. Parents deserve access to this vital information. I’m grateful for the opportunity to team up with Representative Biggs to ensure we equip parents with all the information available to make the best decisions concerning their children’s health and well-being,” said Senator Mike Lee. Congressman Biggs’s legislation may be read here. Cosponsors of Congressman Biggs’s legislation include: Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), Rep. Paul Gosar DDS (R-AZ), Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), and Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/following-stanton-s-call-fda-relaxes-discriminatory-blood-donation-policy | Following Stanton’s Call, FDA Relaxes Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The Food and Drug Administration will relax an outdated policy preventing some gay and bisexual men from donating blood, following calls from Rep. Greg Stanton and LGBTQ+ leaders who said the policy cannot be justified with science. The agency plans to issue new rules in the coming months allowing gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood. “This is an important and long-overdue step, one that will increase the nation's blood supply without putting anyone at risk,” Stanton said. “All blood donors should be treated equally and subject to the same protocols. I look forward to seeing continued progress on this issue because it will ultimately save lives.” In February of this year, amidst a critical national blood shortage, Stanton urged Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera and FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock to fully lift the prohibition and allow all healthy Americans to donate blood. Stanton wrote, “Risk and behavior assessments should be done on an individual basis to best protect patient safety, rather than by stigmatizing and shutting out an entire group of community members.” [LINK] | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-over-lack-prosecution-illegal-entries | Congressman Biggs Demands Answers Over Lack of Prosecution for Illegal Entries at Southern Border | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and 13 of his House colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the number of illegal aliens prosecuted for illegally entering the United States. “Nearly 2 million illegal aliens have been processed under immigration authorities since Joe Biden took office and I suspect that most of these illegal aliens have not been prosecuted by the Biden Administration given its evisceration of immigration enforcement,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “The Biden Administration should be enforcing the immigration laws on our books instead of giving a free pass to those unlawfully entering our country. Not enforcing our immigration laws is one of the many reasons that we are experiencing a historic border crisis. The Biden Administration has repeatedly sent the message that our borders are open and illegal aliens will not face consequences. All of this is unacceptable. “Secretary Mayorkas and Attorney General must provide us with immediate answers regarding its usage of Title 8 and commit to returning law and order.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Andy Harris M.D. (R-MD), Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/stanton-kelly-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-modernize-environmental-review-process-for-critical-infrastructure | Stanton, Kelly, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Modernize Environmental Review Process for Critical Infrastructure | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton (D, Ariz.) and Dusty Johnson (R, S.D.) and Sens. Mark Kelly (D, Ariz.) and Cynthia Lummis (R, Wy.) introduced the bipartisan Interactive Federal Review Act to address one of the root causes of costly infrastructure project delays—inefficient and opaque environmental review processes. The bill would create a pilot program to move the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents from static PDFs and paper copies to interactive, cloud-based platforms. These digital tools are estimated to shorten the time spent reviewing documents for large projects by 50% through real-time, concurrent reviews by agencies and more transparency of the NEPA process for impacted communities. “I’m focused on leveraging historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for critical projects in Arizona—like expanding the I-10, a key economic corridor in our state, and building I-11. But the current environmental review process is slow and cumbersome, delaying completion and wasting taxpayer dollars,” Stanton said. “Our bipartisan Interactive Federal Review Act will modernize and streamline the process while ensuring we stay true to the intent of NEPA.” The Arizona Department of Transportation has already seen success with Interactive EIS for I-11, which started out using the traditional process and later transitioned to digital, and now uses the digital process to study the Sonoran Corridor project in Pima County. “The success of the Interactive EIS [for I-11] and the number of views that it has received has clearly demonstrated its value to ADOT and the necessity to implement this kind of interactive tool for other studies,” Steven Olmsted, ADOT Program Delivery Manager, told infrastructure leader AECOM. “This bipartisan bill will make sure transportation projects funded by our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are built on time by bringing the environmental review process into the 21stcentury. Arizona is already a leader on this innovative approach and our commonsense legislation would ensure that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-announces-run-house-speaker | Congressman Biggs Announces Run for House Speaker | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will challenge House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: “The American people want us to turn a page. They do not want excuses or performance art, they want action and results,” said Congressman Andy Biggs.“The promised red wave turned into a loss of the United States Senate, a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, and upset losses of premiere political candidates. “My bid to run for Speaker is about changing the paradigm and the status quo. Minority Leader McCarthy does not have the votes needed to become the next Speaker of the House and his speakership should not be a foregone conclusion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-exposing-election-crimes-shouldnt-lead-jail-time | Congressman Biggs: Exposing Election Crimes Shouldn't Lead to Jail Time | 2022-11-08 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement in response to the release of True the Vote leaders Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips from jail: "It’s a dangerous time to call out Big Brother as evidenced by the unjust imprisonment of Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips," said Congressman Andy Biggs. These American patriots became political prisoners for promoting free and fair elections and exposing election crimes. "This great nation cannot punish political dissidents. It’s un-American. I am grateful for Catherine and Gregg’s work and loyalty to this country. They deserve better." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-biggs-hold-rules-and-process-changes-118th-congress | MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Biggs to Hold Rules and Process Changes for 118th Congress Forum at FreedomWorks | 2022-11-07 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Next Monday, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will lead a forum on House and GOP Conference rules for the 118th Congress. The forum will examine proposals and discuss what rules changes should be implemented. At least three expert witnesses will provide testimony. The forum will feature more than ten prominent House Republican lawmakers. WHAT: Off-site forum: Rules and Process Changes for the 118th Congress WHEN: Monday, November 14, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 pm EDT WHERE: FreedomWorks 111K St NE #600, Washington D.C. 20002 CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) Rep. Greg Stuebe (R-FL) Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) *Additional members pending WITNESSES: Mark Meadows, Former White House Chief of Staff and Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/stanton-earns-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-s-advocate-for-american-business-award | Stanton Earns U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 'Advocate for American Business’ Award | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Advocate for American Business’ award this morning, recognizing his support for pro-jobs, pro-economic growth legislation and his strong track record of working across the aisle to achieve lasting results. The award is given by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Photos from the presentation are available HERE. “Arizona’s small businesses have faced immense challenges over the past few years. In Congress, I fought hard to ensure they have the resources and support needed so they can continue doing what they do best—create jobs. At the same time, I’ve worked to advance commonsense legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act to catalyze economic growth and keep Arizona globally competitive,” Stanton said. “I look forward to continuing our partnership to support the businesses that make our community such a great place to live.” “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Congressman Greg Stanton with the Advocate for American Business award in recognition of his leadership and support of the business community,” U.S. Chamber Western Region Vice President Jennings Imel said. “As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Stanton played a pivotal role in advancing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Congressman Stanton voted against misguided antitrust policies that would have harmed Arizona businesses and consumers. He also supported the CHIPS and Science Act, which will strengthen Arizona’s position as a leading state for semiconductor manufacturing.” “The Chandler Chamber applauds the U.S. Chamber’s recognition of Congressman Stanton’s leadership with the Advocate for American Business award. The Congressman’s views on positive pro-growth policies and reaching… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-biden-administration-slow-walking-border-patrol-retirement | Congressman Biggs: The Biden Administration is Slow-Walking Border Patrol Retirement Payments | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | On Tuesday, Congressman Andy Biggs and 13 of his House colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding reports that there have been unacceptable delays in the processing of retirement paperwork for retirees from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These delays have resulted in months of uncertainty and financial hardship for many. “These heroic men and women put their lives on the line and rightly deserve their hard-earned compensation,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Waiting as long as a year to receive payments is unacceptable—especially amid one of the worst inflationary crises in modern history. “CBP retirees and employees approaching retirement age deserve answers from President Biden’s OPM.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA), Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Paul Gosar DDS (R-AZ), and Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-bidens-state-department-should-not-be-funding-drag-shows | Congressman Biggs: Biden's State Department Should Not Be Funding Drag Shows Abroad | 2022-10-27 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and 10 of his House colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. State Department (DOS) in response to recent reports revealing that it funded drag theater performances, workshops, and a documentary in Ecuador with U.S. taxpayer money. The State Department recently awarded a $20,600 grant to the Centro Ecuatoriano Norteamericano De Cuenca to “host 3 workshops, 12 drag theater performances, and produce a 2 minute documentary.” “President Biden has wokified the State Department and is misusing taxpayer money to implement a radical and unpopular agenda abroad,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “This initiative does not enhance national security, advance national interests, or support U.S. foreign policy. “The State Department must explain its actions to Congress.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-bidens-hhs-lost-20000-minors-border-and-it-doesnt-care | Congressman Biggs: Biden's HHS Lost 20,000 Minors from the Border and It Doesn't Care | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Department’s laissez-faire attitude towards the welfare of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) that it has placed with sponsors in the United States. HHS previously revealed to Congressman Biggs that it could not contact nearly 20,000 sponsors of UAC. "President Biden’s HHS has displayed total carelessness for the welfare of UAC and this negligence must come to an immediate halt," said Congressman Andy Biggs. "HHS has a responsibility to ensure every UAC is accounted for and placed in a safe environment. Instead, HHS is doing the bare minimum and turning a blind eye when it cannot contact a sponsor. "This, coupled with the agency placing UACs with sponsors with virtually unknown backgrounds and who are likely unable to work and provide for the child’s needs, confirms that it is in dereliction of its duties. "I demand immediate answers and data from HHS to ensure not a single additional child is unaccounted for." The full letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/10/stanton-receives-friend-of-the-farm-bureau-award-for-work-to-protect-water-security-agribusiness-workforce | Stanton Receives Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for Work to Protect Water Security, Agribusiness Workforce | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today held a roundtable with representatives of the Arizona and Maricopa County Farm Bureaus and East Valley agricultural business owners to discuss Congressional action as the industry grapples with historic drought and a labor shortage driven by a broken immigration system. During the meeting, the Arizona Farm Bureau presented Stanton with the “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award, a distinction he has earned twice while serving in Congress. “Arizona farmers and ranchers keep our families fed and contribute more than $23 billion to Arizona’s economy,” Stanton said. “It’s hard, honest work that feeds Arizona, and that’s why I’ll always be proud to fight for our farmers and Arizona’s agriculture future in Congress.” “For the second Congress in a row, we are proud to present Congressman Stanton with American Farm Bureau’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” Award. His voting record on issues including rural broadband expansion, disaster relief for small businesses, and infrastructure funding proves that he will fight to protect agriculture’s future in Arizona. We were grateful for today’s opportunity to thank him for his advocacy and discuss the needs of Arizona’s farmers and ranchers as they face severe drought in the West. We look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Stanton to ensure a bright future for agriculture in Arizona and across the nation,” Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau CEO, said. Stanton has worked to mitigate the effects of the historic drought in Arizona. Stanton introduced and successfully legislation to create an Arizona water infrastructure authority, with a focus on small and rural communities. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects throughout Arizona. He authored, and passed through the House, a bill to provide $500 million to protect water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, and also voted to approve $4 billion in drought relief efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act. In 2019, he led e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-help-states-bypass-bidens-open | Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Help States Bypass Biden's Open Borders Policies | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the State Immigration Enforcement Act. This legislation allows states and localities to pass and enforce laws that mirror federal immigration laws. The Biden Administration has virtually stopped immigration enforcement—allowing deportable aliens to remain in the country and incentivizing illegal aliens to enter the country. “Congress must authorize states to act because the Biden Administration has refused to enforce our nation’s federal immigration laws amid a historic invasion,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “On Day One, the Biden Administration began issuing directives to stop nearly every border security and immigration enforcement tool in order to implement its radical open borders agenda. The result has led to an unprecedented crisis at our border. “My legislation provides the explicit congressional authorization that the Supreme Court in Arizona v. U.S. said was necessary for state and local governments to act. My bill will allow states to bypass the Biden Administration’s America last open border policies and restore the rule of law.” Co-sponsors include: Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Randy K. Weber (R-TX), and Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC). The legislation may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/10/13/schweikert-issues-statement-on-historic-inflation-highs/ | Schweikert Issues Statement on Historic Inflation Highs | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: October 13, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman David Schweikert issued the following statement after today’s updated inflation and CPI numbers. Inflation in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area remains the highest in the country, and core inflation hit a 40-year high. In Arizona, it’s estimated that households lose $869 a month to cover inflated prices. “President Biden and the Democrats have already spent $4.8 trillion, and they’ve shown no sign of slowing down. I’ve introduced legislation that would actually reduce inflation, like my Retirement Protection Act, but Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat majority refuse to consider it. “If we are going to lower costs for families in Arizona, it starts with this White House finally admitting there is a problem and confessing what we all already know: that their careless and wasteful spending is the root cause of the historic inflation that is putting our community in misery.” ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, the Singapore Caucus and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-launches-most-comprehensive-congressional-border-documentary | Congressman Biggs Launches Most Comprehensive Congressional Border Documentary to Date | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) premiered a new border documentary titled Alien Invasion at The Heritage Foundation. The documentary addresses how President Biden’s border crisis began, its consequences, and solutions to address the crisis. The documentary includes interviews with Members of Congress, former Trump Administration officials, law enforcement, and citizens living along the U.S.-Mexico border. It also features never-before-seen footage from cartel-infiltrated areas in Yuma, Arizona, and Panama’s Darien Gap—a region where many migrants begin their journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. “How anyone can turn a blind eye to the current state of the southern border is absurd,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Over the past year, I have traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border numerous times and interviewed dozens of experts so that I could create a comprehensive documentary highlighting the severity of the Biden Border Crisis. “This film shows realities—not partisanship—and hopefully presents new perspectives to my open borders colleagues. If you have questions on how we got to the border’s breaking point, what immediate solutions there are to help us resecure the border, or are wanting to learn more about the state of our border, this is the documentary for you.” The documentary may be watched here. The Washington Times reviewed the documentary here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/the-house-of-representatives-today-passed-rep-greg-stanton-s-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-american-entrepreneurs-and-safeguard-against-foreign-governments-from-using-state-sponsored-enterprises-to-wrongfully-influence-u-s-markets-steal-intellectual-property-and-suppress-competition-time-and-aga | Stanton’s Bipartisan Bill to Counter China’s Influence in U.S. Markets Clears House | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan bill to protect American entrepreneurs and safeguard against foreign governments from using state-sponsored enterprises to wrongfully influence U.S. markets, steal intellectual property, and suppress competition. “Time and again, this Congress has voted to invest in the American worker, to invest in American businesses, and to invest in America’s high-tech manufacturing,” Stanton said, speaking from the House floor ahead of a final vote. “Our bill will ensure those investments are not undermined.” Video of Stanton’s remarks is available HERE. Stanton introduced the bill last year alongside Reps. Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin, Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, and Jackie Speier of California. It would require merging companies operating in the United States to disclose information about any financial support or subsidies provided by a foreign government to U.S. antitrust regulators, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Background There was more than $4.9 trillion of foreign direct investment in the U.S. at the end of 2021, more than double what it was two decades ago. While foreign investment capital can drive job creation and innovation, antitrust regulators must be able to recognize when heavily subsidized, government-owned companies harm competition, particularly when China uses state-owned enterprises to acquire American emerging technologies and intellectual property in areas in which it seeks to surpass and suppress U.S. companies. The Chinese government dedicates 3 percent of its GDP annually to corporate subsidies, enabling companies to price goods below market and still remain in business, often through state-owned enterprises (SOEs). These government subsidies are then used to acquire U.S. assets, including those with strategic and emerging technologies that are seen as priorities by the Chinese government. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a bipartisan panel of expe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-launch-new-border-documentary-heritage-foundation | Congressman Biggs to Launch New Border Documentary at The Heritage Foundation | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Next week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will premiere a new border documentary titled Alien Invasion at The Heritage Foundation. The event will also feature a reception and panel discussion with former Trump Administration immigration officials. The documentary addresses how President Biden’s border crisis began, its consequences, and solutions to address the crisis. WHAT: Border documentary premiere, reception, and panel discussion at The Heritage Foundation WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 pm EDT WHERE: The Heritage Foundation, 208 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20002 CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS: Congressional Border Security Caucus House Judiciary Committee House Oversight and Government Reform Committee House Freedom Caucus House Republican Conference PANEL MEMBERS: Congressman Andy Biggs, co-chair of the Congressional Border Security Caucus Joe Edlow, Former Acting Director of USCIS and Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Mark Morgan, Former Acting CBP Commissioner and Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Lora Ries, Former Acting DHS Deputy Chief of Staff and Director, Border Security and Immigration Center, The Heritage Foundation MEDIA: Credentialed media must RSVP here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-ending-catch-and-release-act-2022 | Congressman Biggs Introduces Ending Catch and Release Act of 2022 | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Ending Catch and Release Act of 2022. This legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to prohibit the Biden Administration from continuing to release illegal aliens into the country. “President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security has long-abused our immigration system and its actions are facilitating a catastrophic border crisis. The Biden Administration has ended the successful policies of the Trump Administration that secured our border. Instead of building on those successful policies, the Biden Administration chose to reinstate failed catch and release policies that ignore the statutory requirement that illegal aliens be detained while their asylum claims are pending. Catch and release is incentivizing historic levels of illegal immigration, stretching Border Patrol resources thin, and making our communities unsafe. My legislation restores integrity in our immigration system by explicitly prohibiting DHS from paroling or otherwise releasing illegal aliens into the country. DHS can either detain the illegal alien or require them to remain outside the United States while their claim is pending. We must maintain operational control of the southern border and this legislation gets us closer to that,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Millions of illegal aliens have been released into the U.S. interior under President Biden, many without even a court date to hear their asylum claim. And because the immigration courts are so backlogged (a situation exacerbated by Biden’s purge of Immigration Judges who do not conform to open-borders advocates’ dogma), even those with a date will typically not appear for years. This gives illegal aliens time to disappear into society and, in too many cases, strain public budgets, depress wages, and spike crime rates. Recent government statistics show half of those with pending claims fail to appear, and this rate is likely to climb. Congressman Andy Biggs understands the harm of so-called “catch and release” pol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/house-passes-stanton-backed-victim-act-part-of-robust-public-safety-packag | House Passes Stanton-Backed VICTIM Act, Part of Robust Public Safety Package | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House today passed a slate of bills to provide much-needed funding to local law enforcement agencies, including H.R. 5768, the VICTIM Act—a bill Rep. Greg Stanton cosponsored to establish a grant program to hire, train, and retain detectives to investigate homicides, rapes, sexual assaults, kidnappings, and non-fatal shootings; invest in investigative and evidence processing equipment; and ensure victim services are fully funded and staffed “Arizona law enforcement is working around the clock to solve violent crimes, and it’s critical that they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe and support victims and their families,” Stanton said. The VICTIM Act is widely supported by the law enforcement community including the Fraternal Order of Police, the Major City Chiefs Association, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the National Association of Police Organizations. According to data collected by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer, between 2019 and 2020 violent crime incidents in the United States Increased by 4.6% overall. For the same time period in Arizona, the violent crime rate rose by 8.6%, or 484.8 violent crimes for every 100,000 people. But as homicide and other violent crime rates have increased, law enforcement agencies struggle to consistently clear cases without additional resources. The package also includes targeted investments in programs proven to reduce crime, like community policing, and funds mental health intervention so that police can focus on fighting violent crime: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-biggs-hold-veterans-affairs-forum-freedomworks | Media Advisory: Congressman Biggs to Hold Veterans Affairs Forum at FreedomWorks | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Next week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will hold an off-site forum to discuss the failures of President Biden’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and solutions to correct these failures. Topics will include addressing unacceptable VA wait times and improving veteran access to community care. The forum will feature more than a dozen prominent House Republican lawmakers. At least two expert witnesses will provide testimony. WHAT: Off-site Veterans Affairs (VA) forum: VA Wait Times and Access to Community Care for Veterans WHEN: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 pm EDT WHERE: FreedomWorks 111K St NE #600, Washington D.C. 20002 CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) WITNESSES: Mr. Darin Selnick, Senior Policy Advisor at Concerned Veterans for America Mr. Steve Cooper, Veteran from Arizona *TBD MEDIA: Credentialed media must RSVP to matthew.tragesser@mail.house.gov by Tuesday, September 27 at 5:00 pm EDT. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/stanton-introduces-bill-to-prevent-taxpayer-dollars-from-being-used-to-maintain-seized-russian-luxury-assets | Stanton Introduces Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars From Being Used to Maintain Seized Russian Luxury Assets | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton this week introduced H.R. 8905, the No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for the upkeep of luxury assets—like superyachts, cars and private jets—seized in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The American taxpayer shouldn't pay for the upkeep of lavish, luxury goods stripped from kleptocrats who prop up a war criminal,” Stanton said. In June, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was caught on a hot mic saying, "The federal government pays for upkeep because under the kind of forfeiture rubric, so like some people are basically being paid to maintain Russian superyachts on behalf of the U.S. government." More than a dozen yachts have been seized from Russian oligarchs since the invasion began, and at least two of those were seized at the direction of the United States. These yachts, worth $2.5 billion, have to be maintained during the years-long civil forfeiture process before they be sold—and American taxpayers are footing the bill. Maintenance bills are not inexpensive; annual upkeep for a yacht can cost 10% per year of the yacht’s overall value according to the New York Times. That can mean millions of dollars a year. Owners are supposed to pay for the upkeep, even after seizure, but few do. The No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act would: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-house-homeland-security-democrats-reject-opportunity | Congressman Biggs: House Homeland Security Democrats Reject Opportunity to Investigate Disinformation Governance Board | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, House Homeland Security Democrats opposed H.Res. 1236—Congressman Andy Biggs’s resolution to direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Disinformation Governance Board. The resolution calls for all communications or coordination between the Department of Homeland Security, the Executive Office of the President, and social media companies regarding misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information or the Disinformation Governance Board. “Since President Biden’s Disinformation Governance Board mirrored George Orwell’s 1984 society, it’s imperative to find out its intentions and how it came to fruition,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “My resolution could have helped provide answers to the American public who rightfully rejected the Biden Administration’s attempt to label all information critical of the Administration and its policies as misinformation. “It’s appalling to see Democrats on the committee reject my effort to investigate this board. Either they fear what the correspondence will show or are too cowardly to stand up to President Biden and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas when they are failing the country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/09/14/house-unanimously-passes-congressman-schweikerts-bill-to-honor-dr-c-t-wright/ | House Unanimously Passes Congressman Schweikert’s Bill to Honor Dr. C.T Wright | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 14, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Schweikert issued the following statement after the House unanimously passed his bill, H.R. 5650, to rename the post office in Fountain Hills, AZ as the Dr. C.T. Wright Post Office Building. “The legacy of Dr. C.T. Wright is one that should never be forgotten. With the House passage of my bill, we are one step closer to seeing his passion for family, faith, and freedom immortalized in our community. After decades of dedication to human rights and education, Dr. C.T. Wright’s contributions to Arizona are unparalleled. I look forward to seeing this important piece of legislation advance in the Senate.” Background: This legislation would dedicate a United States Postal Office in Dr. C.T. Wright’s honor, for his distinguished achievements and contributions to countless Arizona communities. Dr. C.T. Wright graduated with a B.S. from Fort Valley State University before earning his M.A. from Clark Atlanta University and his PhD from Boston University. As both a teacher and administrator, Dr. Wright was passionate educator, bringing his expertise to many of the country’s historically black colleges. In the years following his time teaching, Dr. Wright shifted his focus more broadly to help with human rights. He was the founder of Light of Hope Institute. For the last 21 years of his life, Dr. Wright was a resident of Arizona. As a figurehead in the local community, he served in several capacities, including Chairman of the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency; member of the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board; President of the Fountain Hills Kiwanis Club; and President of the Arizona African Society. This legislation is cosponsored by all members of the Arizona Congressional House Delegation: Reps. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and Greg Stanton (AZ-09)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/house-passes-stanton-s-drone-infrastructure-inspection-grant-act | House Passes Stanton’s Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan bill to help state, local and tribal governments use drones to visually inspect critical infrastructure. H.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, would provide $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones or contract for services to inspect critical infrastructure and help ease the nation’s serious inspection backlog, and another $100 million for training the next generation workforce on the use of this technology. “There’s a nationwide backlog for critical infrastructure inspections—and it’s because traditional methods are often time consuming and expensive, and can even be dangerous. Using a drone to inspect infrastructure in hard-to-reach places—such as underneath bridges—can speed up the inspection process, is safer for workers, and can help save states and local transit agencies money,” Stanton said. “I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support and look forward to passing this common-sense, bipartisan bill through the Senate.” “I applaud the House for passing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act today, which will support the use of small drones to help state and local governments better inspect and repair critical infrastructure,” Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) said. “As we make historic investments in our transportation systems and infrastructure, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act will help states, localities, and other stakeholders better inspect and maintain critical assets such as bridges and roads while training the workforce necessary to do so safely and effectively. I applaud Rep. Greg Stanton, whose work on this piece of legislation was instrumental. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill without delay.” Many state departments of transportation, tribes and municipalities already use drones to augment human inspections when inspecting bridges, roads, dams and electric substations. The Arizona Department of Transpo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/readout-of-reps-stanton-lee-s-call-with-interior-secretary-reclamation-commissioner | Readout of Reps. Stanton, Lee’s Call with Interior Secretary, Reclamation Commissioner | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | On Friday, September 9, 2022, Congressman Greg Stanton of Arizona and Congresswoman Susie Lee of Nevada held a call with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to discuss the dire situation on the Colorado River and ongoing interstate negotiations to protect the future of the system. Stanton and Lee, who represent two of the three Lower Basin states, underscored the importance of urgency and shared sacrifice among all basin users. Stanton urged the Department of Interior to take immediate action protect the river system because it does not appear that the basin states will reach a voluntary agreement to conserve the additional 2 million-to 4-million-acre feet necessary in time to avoid system collapse. He said that the combination of the states failing to reach agreement and the federal government not using its full authority has created greater uncertainty about the system’s future. Lee stressed that the Colorado is in crisis and that without Interior’s action there is not sufficient time to make the progress necessary to protect the system. She also said that effective use of the $4 billion passed by Congress through the Inflation Reduction Act for drought relief is imperative. Stanton reiterated that time is of the essence and that urgent action is necessary now. He also said that the United States must actively engage with Mexico on additional protection volumes as they too will need to be a partner in this effort. The Secretary and Representatives Lee and Stanton committed to remaining in frequent communication regarding the issue. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-formally-invites-white-house-press-secretary-border-tour | Congressman Biggs Formally Invites White House Press Secretary to Border Tour | 2022-09-01 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to formally invite her to tour the Arizona-Mexico border with him—making him the first member serving in Congress to do so—in response to her comments made during a White House press briefing on August 29, 2022. “White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s continued dismissal of the nation’s border crisis is outrageous,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “As the chief spokesperson of the President of the United States, she is either deliberately lying to the American public or is utterly unaware of this catastrophe that stretches across the nation’s 2,000-mile border with Mexico. “As a representative of a border state and as the Congressional Border Security Caucus co-chair, I encourage Press Secretary Jean-Pierre to join me for a border tour along the Arizona-Mexico border. “Failure to accept this invitation suggests that she and the Biden White House are not interested in correcting their self-inflicted border crisis and will allow it to worsen.” The letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/stanton-announces-37-5-million-to-restart-dormant-tempe-water-reclamation-plant | Stanton Announces $37.5 Million to Restart Dormant Tempe Water Reclamation Plant | 2022-09-01 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced a $37.5 million authorization he secured through the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to restart, expand and improve Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility, which was shut down to cut costs during the Great Recession. He was joined by Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Michael Connor, who will oversee the project through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Tempe’s Mayor Corey Woods and Councilmembers Arlene Chin and Berdetta Hodge. Reopening the plant will boost the city’s groundwater recharge capacity and help the city better protect its water supply. Specifically, it will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. “We’re showing that when it comes to shaping a more sustainable future for the next generation, strong local-federal partnerships are key,” Stanton said. “Once this plant is reactivated, it will make sure Tempe can provide residents with a clean and reliable water supply—recycling water to get more out of every drop—and protect its water supply for years to come by banking treated water underground.” “I appreciated the opportunity to tour the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility with Rep. Stanton and Mayor Woods today and learn about the water challenges facing Tempe. Projects like this will be key to addressing the supply and demand imbalance in the Colorado River Basin and to support drought resilience in the community,” said ASA Connor. “The work Congressman Stanton put in to get us the WRDA designation will open the door for future funding to rehabilitate, improve and restart the Kyrene plant. This project puts Tempe in an excellent position to leverage a local water resource and contribute to conservation and resilience efforts amid climate change,” Mayor Woods said. “It will improve our drought resilience at a very crucial time for Arizona water utilities and users.” Photos from the press conference and tour are available HERE. Stanton, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-biden-administration-must-address-looming-food-supply-crisis | Congressman Biggs: The Biden Administration Must Address The Looming Food Supply Crisis | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs and more than 10 of his House of Representatives colleagues sent letters to U.S. Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Debra Haaland, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding the looming global food supply crisis and the Biden Administration’s contribution to it through its failing energy and economic policies. “The Biden Administration’s war on domestic energy production is contributing to the unacceptable rise in food and fertilizer prices throughout America and the world,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “There are steps that the Biden Administration must take to lower these costs and ensure our global markets are functioning correctly. “It is imperative to increase and protect domestic grain and fertilizer production in our country—essential commodities that serve as the foundation for a robust food supply. “These three officials must provide us with an immediate and comprehensive breakdown of how they intend to abrogate its self-inflicted food supply crisis. The American public cannot tolerate yet another Biden Administration crisis.” The letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack may be read here. The letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Debra Haaland may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-va-secretary-must-accept-invitation-congressional-forum | Congressman Biggs: VA Secretary Must Accept Invitation to Congressional Forum Discussing Unacceptable VA Wait Times | 2022-08-30 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough requesting his attendance at a Congressional forum discussing extensive wait times within the department that have affected veterans’ access to quality care around the country. “Veterans are not receiving the quality care they deserve and VA Secretary McDonough has a responsibility to mend his department’s failures,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “For too long, veterans in my district, the greater Phoenix area, and across the country continue to face unacceptable delays and wait times for their health care. “I expect Secretary McDonough to attend this forum where my colleagues and I can discuss solutions with him and ensure that the needs of our veterans are being met. “As the chief executive of the VA, Secretary McDonough has a duty to deliver high-quality care to our veterans. The American people are watching.” The letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/08/24/congressman-schweikert-issues-statement-on-bidens-student-debt-plan/ | Congressman Schweikert Issues Statement on Biden’s Student Debt Plan | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Schweikert issued the following statement after President Biden’s announcement of his student debt plan. “It is estimated that this plan will cost taxpayers roughly $400 billion to $600 billion. And the Biden administration expects all Americans, regardless of whether or not they went to college, to pay for it. “To say that this proposal is ‘not fair’ is an understatement. It is insulting to those who worked multiple jobs during college to pay tuition, to parents who put away portions of their paychecks hoping that their kids may one day attend a university, and to the 87% of Americans with no student loans who are now responsible for paying hundreds of billions to fund this outrageous and legally dubious plan.” ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, the Singapore Caucus and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-dhs-violating-its-own-mission-illegal-alien-flights | Congressman Biggs: DHS Violating Its Own Mission with Illegal Alien Flights | 2022-08-23 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs and 23 of his House colleagues sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting answers about the department allowing illegal aliens to fly on commercial airplanes—at taxpayers' expense—without presenting acceptable identification. “President Biden’s DHS is failing to adhere to its mission of ‘safeguard[ing] the American people, our homeland, and our values,’” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “DHS is misusing U.S. taxpayer dollars to transport law-breakers to their destination of choice in our country. Even worse, the department is allowing these individuals to board commercial airplanes without presenting identification included on TSA’s acceptable forms of ID list. “Transporting potentially tens of thousands of lawbreakers throughout the country—with virtually unknown backgrounds—is a national security risk and defies the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission. It also incentivizes more illegal immigration to our country at a time when the border has already passed its breaking point. “Secretary Mayorkas must immediately discontinue this appalling practice and provide us an immediate breakdown of how the department spent its appropriated funding on these operations.” The letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Tom McClintock (R-MN), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Paul Gosar D.D.S. (R-AZ), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL), Rep. Andy Harris M.D. (R-MD), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), and Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/without-basin-state-agreement-stanton-calls-on-biden-administration-to-protect-colorado-river | Without Basin-State Agreement, Stanton Calls on Biden Administration to Protect Colorado River | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | As negotiations between Colorado River basin states to protect the future of the river have stalled, Rep. Greg Stanton today called on the Biden Administration to “clearly and concisely lay out the actions it will take to reach the needed conservation absent a basin-wide agreement without delay.” The letter follows yesterday’s announcement that the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2a shortage condition in 2023–triggering additional mandatory cuts in Arizona. While the cuts were expected under the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan, they fall far short of the 2-to 4-million-acre feet of additional conservation that Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton testified to Congress is necessary to avoid system collapse “[Touton] pledged that if the basic states failed to reach an agreement about how to make these cuts, the agency was prepared to act. Yesterday’s announcement proved that commitment hollow,” Stanton wrote. “The Department [of the Interior]’s failure to act as well as its failure to require all basin users to share the sacrifice to solve this crisis has created a significant state of uncertainty that pushes this delicate system closer to collapse. By continuing to kick the can down the road, the Department is doing a disservice to the system and endangering the southwest’s socioeconomic viability. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-all-basin-states-must-do-their-part-to-save-the-colorado-river | Stanton: All Basin States Must Do Their Part to Save the Colorado River | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following the Department of the Interior’s announcement that the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2a shortage condition in 2023, triggering additional mandatory cuts in Arizona, Rep. Greg Stanton reiterated that all stakeholders along the Colorado River need to do their part to conserve water to avoid system collapse. Under the Drought Contingency Plan, Arizona must reduce its usage by 592,000 acre-feet, approximately 21 percent of the state’s annual apportionment. But California, which has not met its shared obligation to conserve water, will see no cuts. California’s Colorado River region increased water usage by nearly 41 percent in April 2022 compared to April 2020. The South Coast, including Los Angeles County, increased usage by 25 percent. Statewide, water usage increased nearly 18 percent in the same period. Furthermore, California reportedly plans to not only use its full Colorado River allocation in 2022, but withdraw Intentionally Created Surplus balances from Lake Mead, negatively affecting the reservoir’s storage in a time of need. Stanton outlined his concerns about California’s increased water usage in a June letter to the Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation, and urged the agency to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. With today’s announcement, the Department of Interior fell far short of that goal. “The federal government has failed to offer a plan that requires all states to make the cuts necessary to save the Colorado from system collapse,” Stanton said. “Today’s announcement merely kicks the can down the road and risks turning this crisis into catastrophe.” Arizona’s contribution to water conservation in Lake Mead this year alone will be approximately 800,000 acre-feet, in part due to cuts under the current Tier I shortage, the 500 Plus Plan and other voluntary conservation efforts. Earlier this summer, Valley cities including Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa entered into the first stages of their drought manag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-afghan-adjustment-act | Stanton, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Afghan Adjustment Act | 2022-08-15 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | One year to the day after Kabul, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Rep. Greg Stanton announced the introduction of the bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act to establish a pathway to permanent legal status for Afghans brought to the United States, including those who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan over the past 20 years. Following the withdrawal of American forces last summer, Stanton’s office worked to help Afghans evacuate and navigate the visa process—particularly members of the elite Female Tactical Platoon (FTP), a group of Afghan women who were embedded with U.S. Special Forces on dangerous missions in Afghanistan. Stanton met with FTP members who resettled in Arizona earlier this month, and worked to include language in the bill that would expand Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) eligibility to FTP members. “We have a moral obligation to provide refuge to our Afghan partners who put their lives at risk to protect American troops. They shouldn’t be left in legal limbo, not while Congress has the power to grant them security and safety,” Stanton said. The bill would establish a legal adjustment process for tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees currently in the United States who were relocated by the U.S. government from Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal from the country. After completing additional vetting required during the application process, this adjustment of status would provide eligible Afghans in need of protection with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives in the United States. Currently, Afghans who were admitted to the United States under temporary humanitarian parole can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought here under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/08/13/congressman-schweikert-issues-statement-on-h-r-5376/ | Congressman Schweikert Issues Statement on H.R. 5376 | 2022-08-13 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 12, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Schweikert issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376: “The reality is this bill does nothing to reduce inflation. What this legislation really does is subsidize big Pharma and energy companies hand-picked by Democrats while taxing and destroying small businesses, some of which may offer vital competition in those same sectors. “We should be supporting new businesses entering the market with disruptive and more efficient technology that would alleviate supply chains while competing with large pharmaceutical and climate-driven companies to lower costs. Instead, Democrats put a bill on the Floor today that stifles competition and hinders innovation by raising taxes on lower-and-middle-income families and small businesses to subsidize their unions and donors in the industry.” See Congressman Schweikert’s full remarks on H.R. 5376 in the video below: Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-inflation-reduction-act-delivers-on-promises-to-arizona-seniors-families | Stanton: Inflation Reduction Act Delivers on Promises to Arizona Seniors, Families | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today released the following statement following House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: “With today’s vote, Congress has delivered on two long-kept promises: to cut drug costs for families and seniors and take meaningful action to protect our communities against climate change and drought. “I have pushed hard to allow Medicare to use its negotiating power to lower prescription drug prices since my first day in Congress. It will save Arizona families and seniors millions of dollars—it’s the common-sense and right thing to do. “And I’ve been a broken record calling for the federal government to take bold action to protect our water supply and the near and long-term health of the Colorado River. Arizona’s future depends on it. “The Inflation Reduction Act accomplishes these goals and more. And it does all this by closing tax loopholes for the wealthy and making sure corporations pay their fair share, without raising taxes on those who make less than $400,000 a year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/senate-introduces-companion-to-stanton-s-drone-infrastructure-inspection-bill | Senate Introduces Companion to Stanton’s Drone Infrastructure Inspection Bill | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today applauded Senators Jacky Rosen of Nevada, John Boozman of Arkansas and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on their introduction of S. 4744, companion legislation to his bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Inspection Act. Stanton’s bill, introduced with Rep. Garrett Graves of Louisiana, passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this year. The legislation provides $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones or contract for services to inspect critical infrastructure and help ease the nation’s serious inspection backlog, and another $100 million for training the next generation workforce on the use of this technology. “The inspection process for infrastructure projects can be accelerated using drones, as well as increase on-the-job safety for our workers,” Stanton said. “I’m encouraged to see a companion bill introduced in Senate, and I encourage my colleagues to pass this important legislation.” Both bills have significant support from industry leaders and local government groups, including from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Council of State Legislatures, National Association of State Aviation Officials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Commercial Drone Alliance and Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-and-gallego-announce-16-million-for-valley-metro-to-improve-electric-bus-infrastructure | Stanton and Gallego Announce $16 Million for Valley Metro to Improve Electric Bus Infrastructure | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Ruben Gallego today announced a $16,362,600 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro to purchase battery-electric buses and construct charging infrastructure. The funding comes after Reps. Gallego and Stanton sent a letter to FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez last November requesting the grant funding. “Transitioning to electric buses will improve air quality, use less energy and lower maintenance costs–keeping people and our economy moving while protecting our environment. And with a strong federal-local partnership, we’re making it happen,” said Rep. Stanton. "As the Valley continues to grow, it is vitally important residents have safe, reliable public transportation to get them where they need to be,” said Rep. Gallego. “With this grant funding, Valley Metro can continue its efforts in growing the City of Phoenix’s bus system while also lowering emissions—a win-win. This funding is possible thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I look forward to seeing the buses hit the streets of Phoenix, soon.” “Phoenix is a leading city in electric vehicle adoption, with plans for over 280,000 electric vehicles on our road by 2030. This grant is adding to that success, increasing our ability to purchase vehicles and invest in needed infrastructure. A big thank you to Congressman Stanton and Gallego for their leadership and partnership in securing these funds,” said Mayor Gallego. The $16,362,600 comes via the Low-No Grant Program, a competitive grant to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects. In November 2021, Reps. Stanton and Gallego sent a letter to Administrator Fernandez requesting the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro be considered for a Bus and Bus Facilities Program grant. In the letter Gallego and Stanton noted that Phoenix’s transit routes serve as a vital public resource to constituents and, if chosen, the funding will catalyze existing efforts undertaken by the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-maricopa-community-colleges-announce-1-million-in-federal-funds-for-bioscience-workforce-development | Stanton, Maricopa Community Colleges Announce $1 Million in Federal Funds for Bioscience Workforce Development | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that a $1 million federal investment that he secured for Maricopa Community Colleges to support the development of its bioscience program has been included in an appropriations bill the House will soon consider. The funds will help Maricopa Community Colleges develop and expand its STEM curriculum, create additional seats to prepare students for good-paying careers as lab technicians, bioscience quality systems managers, and bioscience process managers. The program will build the pipeline for STEM-focused jobs, where job growth continues to outpace the number of qualified individuals available to fill those jobs. “Maricopa Community Colleges provide students with the tools that could help them find the next scientific breakthrough or discover lifesaving cures—and they attract companies who are looking for a highly skilled and developed workforce,” Stanton said. “These companies bring jobs to the Valley, bolster our economy and help keep our graduates here at home.” MCCCD Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales and Governing Board President Marie Sullivan both lauded Stanton for his successful advocacy and explained how crucial these funds are to expanding the college’s program. “As part of the Maricopa Community Colleges, CEI LabForce helps bioscience innovators and businesses of all sizes succeed by producing entrepreneurial, educational, and workforce development resources” Dr. Gonzales said. “While the construction of the space concludes, the development of high-quality educational content and curriculum is the current venture, and the Community Project Funding secured by Congressman Stanton will support this important work.” “As a result of Arizona's rapidly growing bioscience sector, the Maricopa Community Colleges have taken critical steps in investments and resources needed to support the expansion of current workforce development opportunities for our student population,” Sullivan said. “This program is unique because not only do we train the traditional laboratory… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/08/03/congressman-schweikert-issues-statement-on-the-passing-of-congresswoman-jackie-walorski/ | Congressman Schweikert Issues Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski | 2022-08-03 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 3, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Schweikert issued the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Jacki Walorksi: “I’m devastated at the news of the passing of my friend and colleague Jackie Walorski. I have had the privilege of sitting next to Jackie on the Ways and Means Committee over the last few years and I am thankful for the passion she brought to every hearing, markup, and meeting on behalf of her constituents. “My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, staff, and loved ones.” ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, the Singapore Caucus and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/08/01/schweikert-donalds-introduce-bill-to-fight-inflation-and-increase-savings-alternatives-for-americans/ | Schweikert, Donalds Introduce Bill to Fight Inflation and Increase Savings Alternatives for Americans | 2022-08-01 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: July 29, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Schweikert (AZ-06) and Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) introduced H.R. 8579, the Retirement Protection Act, yesterday. This bill would play a critical role in fighting inflation while helping Americans protect their savings. Following the bill’s introduction, Congressman Schweikert and Congressman Donalds issued the following statements: “This bill plays a critical role in fighting historic inflation by reducing liquidity in the economy,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Allowing Americans to contribute more to their retirement accounts not only helps hardworking individuals add to their savings, but also serves as an alternative for funds that might be spent on inflated goods elsewhere. If we are going to defeat unprecedented inflation, we must think about long-term solutions. And this bill accomplishes just that.” “As we continue to stare down economic uncertainty and officially enter into a recession, financial planning is more important than ever,” said Rep. Donalds. “By increasing the contribution limits for IRAs and other retirement plans, Americans everywhere will be able to better prepare themselves for the future.” Specifically, the bill would, among other provisions: Raise the yearly contribution limit for Roth and Traditional IRAs to $10,000 Raise the workplace retirement yearly contribution limit to $24,500 To read the full text of the bill, please click HERE. ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, the Singapore Caucus and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-led-drought-and-wildfire-response-package-passes-house | Stanton-Led Drought and Wildfire Response Package Passes House | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today the House voted to pass the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, a package shaped by Rep. Greg Stanton to protect communities in Arizona and throughout the West from the devastating effects of wildfires and prolonged, severe drought. “We are in the midst of a crisis,” Stanton said on the House floor before the vote. “After decades of severe drought, the Colorado River—which supplies water to 40 million people across seven states—is on the brink of collapse. The future of Arizona—and the entire American Southwest—depends on how we respond. Bold action to protect our water supply has never been more important, and the federal government needs to act with the urgency before it’s too late.” Video of Stanton’s remarks is available HERE. The package includes two bills introduced by Stanton: H.R. 8435, the Colorado River Drought Response Act, will provide $500 million for the Department of the Interior to take immediate action to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from declining to critically low levels, and expedites water reuse, recycling and watershed health programs established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. H.R. 8516, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act, will allow states and local governments to use federal funds to recover from wildfires in a way that is already permitted for other kinds of natural disasters. Today, federal support for fighting wildfires ends as soon as the fire is extinguished. But post-fire risks are immense: Burn scars from the blazes can lead to life-threatening mudslides and flooding, which create serious public safety risks and can cause significant property damage, and currently Arizona’s state and local governments currently must bear the entire cost of post-fire expenses. The package also includes H.R. 8434, the Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act, a Stanton-backed bill which will provide an additional $700 million to the Competitive Grant Program for Large-Scale Water Recycling included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to get p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/votes-to-pass-chips-and-science-act | Stanton Votes to Pass CHIPS and Science Act | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act—a historic, bipartisan investment in domestic manufacturing, research and development of semiconductor chips that will create thousands of quality, high-wage jobs in Arizona, lower costs for consumer goods, end dependence on foreign manufacturers and turbocharging American research and innovation. “Our semiconductor plants are the anchors of a high-tech corridor that stretches from Phoenix deep into the East Valley—the result of years of hard work and investment. Arizona is well positioned to lead the resurgence of American advanced manufacturing, and the CHIPs Act will support this growing industry for years to come,” Stanton said. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of final passage. Video is available HERE. The semiconductor industry employs nearly 29,000 Arizonans according to a report by the Semiconductor Industry Association—and the fabs, or factories, are largely clustered in the East Valley. Stanton, an early champion of legislation to support Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry, was among the first cosponsors of the bipartisan CHIPS for America Act, which was included in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act. He led a letter to President Biden and joined his colleagues to call on Speaker Pelosi to swiftly fund the initiative. The investment will address the global chip shortage, which the U.S. Department of Commerce called an “immediate crisis” that has forced some manufacturers to slow production and driven up costs for consumers. A mere 12 percent of semiconductor chips are currently manufactured domestically, a significant drop from 37 percent in the 1990s, while foreign competitors are investing heavily to dominate this critical national security industry. Other nations have also begun to outpace the United States’ research advantage, threatening American leadership in technology and scientific innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act will reverse these dangerous trends, reasserting America’s economic independence and sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/07/27/house-passes-schweikert-authored-telehealth-provisions-to-improve-access-and-quality-of-care/ | House Passes Schweikert-Authored Telehealth Provisions to Improve Access and Quality of Care | 2022-07-27 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: July 27, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman David Schweikert, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Telehealth Caucus issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. “Developing telehealth technology and increasing access to care is one of the most important feats we can achieve in modern healthcare. I’m disappointed to see bipartisan efforts to protect certain provisions that benefit millions of Americans cast aside by Democrat leadership. But this bill is a step in the right direction. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides to improve this critical healthcare tool in this Congress and beyond.”Congressman Schweikert authored provisions that were included in H.R. 4040 are included below: Removes originating site and geographic restrictions for telehealth services; Expands list of practitioners eligible who provide telehealth services to include qualified physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and audiologists; Extends telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs); Delay the Medicare in-person requirements for mental health services delivered through telehealth; Allowing the continuation of coverage and payment of telehealth services provided using audio-only technology to assist engaging with patients in rural and underserved areas with low broadband capability; Continuation of virtual hospice visits and recertification during the emergency period The full text of H.R. 4040 can be found HERE. ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-bill-would-help-arizona-use-federal-funds-to-recover-from-wildfires | Stanton Bill Would Help Arizona Use Federal Funds to Recover From Wildfires | 2022-07-27 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced a bill this week that would allow Arizona to use federal funds to recover from wildfires in a way that is already permitted for other kinds of disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes. H.R. 8516, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update its regulations and guidance for several grant programs to better respond to the challenges of worsening wildfires in the American west. Today, federal support for fighting wildfires ends as soon as the fire is extinguished. But post-fire risks are immense: Burn scars from the blazes can lead to life-threatening mudslides and flooding, which create serious public safety risks and can cause significant property damage. Arizona’s state and local governments must bear the entire cost of post-fire expenses. Current federal guidance disproportionately favors other natural disasters while overlooking the unique challenges of wildfires. Stanton’s bill has already earned support from Arizona policymakers and emergency management professionals. “This important legislation will allow FEMA to treat wildfires and post-wildfire flood mitigation on a level playing field as other natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes,” Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy said. “Amidst one of our worst fire seasons in recent memory, it is patently unfair that wildfires and post-wildfire mitigation can’t qualify for FEMA disaster relief funds and this legislation is an important first step to rectifying this inequity. I am thankful for Congressman Stanton hard work and leadership on this issue.” Patrice Horstman, chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, said the bill would make a meaningful difference for northern Arizona. “Introduction of this bill could not have come at a better time,” she said. “After suffering through the Museum Fire in 2019, and now both the Pipeline and Tunnel Fires this year, we have suffered tremendous damage in Coconino County. This dynamic will only unfortunate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-penzone-announce-600-000-federal-investment-for-maricopa-sheriff-s-forensic-dna-testing-technology | Stanton, Penzone Announce $600,000 Federal Investment for Maricopa Sheriff’s Forensic DNA Testing Technology | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that a $600,000 federal investment that he secured for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to purchase RapidHIT DNA enhancement technology has been included in a House appropriations bill. RapidHIT DNA technology is a proven tool that allows law enforcement to process DNA samples quickly and get criminals off the street faster. The instruments can generate lab-quality forensic DNA profiles in as little as 90 minutes, as opposed to the weeks or months it can take for results to come back from the state crime lab due to backlogs and higher priority casework. The funds Stanton secured will be used to purchase two of these tools. “For far too long, the State of Arizona hasn’t put in enough resources to keep up in our crime labs. More and more, law enforcement agencies across the state are turning to MCSO,” said Stanton. “This investment is a big deal. It will help ease the backlog in crime labs, bring closure to victims and families more quickly, and make our community a safer place to live.” “The most impactful part of having this equipment readily accessible is our ability to be proactive in efforts to prevent the next crime. The opportunity to have such advanced equipment for this office—and for public safety in general—is a considerable investment on behalf of our communities,” Penzone said. “Thank you to Congressman Stanton for being a good friend to public safety.” “Adding this rapid-hit DNA capability into their arsenal of tools is going to allow us to better serve our community with the latest technology and continue to be a resource for law enforcement throughout the state,” Deputy Chief Frank McWilliams of MCSO’s Investigations Bureau said. “Rather than spending hours, days, or months looking for DNA analysis to be completed by a state laboratory, we are allowed to use this very quick technology. This is a gamechanger for MCSO, which does not have a full-scale DNA lab,” Senior Crime Lab Analyst Kelly Donaldson said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-introduces-500-million-drought-mitigation-legislation-to-protect-colorado-river | Stanton Introduces $500 Million Drought Mitigation Legislation to Protect Colorado River | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced H.R. 8435, the Colorado River Drought Response Act, this week to provide $500 million for the Department of the Interior to take immediate action to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from declining to critically low levels. The Colorado River, which provides water to 40 million people throughout seven states, is experiencing its driest conditions in more than 1,200 years—leading to historically low water levels in both reservoirs. In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton said a drastic additional conservation of 2 million to 4 million-acre-feet of water is necessary just to protect critical levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead next year. Stanton has urged the Bureau to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. “The Colorado River system is dangerously over-allocated and, after decades of severe drought, it’s on the verge of collapse. Bold action to safeguard our water supply has never been more critical, and the federal government needs to act with the urgency that this crisis demands before it’s too late,” Stanton said. The bill also requires the Bureau of Reclamation to accelerate and complete program implementation for the large-scale water recycling and reuse program and the competitive grant program for multi-benefit projects to improve watershed health enacted under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by August 31, 2022. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-stop-imposing-woke-ideology-abroad-act | Congressman Biggs Introduces Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act | 2022-07-19 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced the Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act. This legislation prohibits federal funding for State Department’s Equity Action Plan and the Department’s Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. “Using taxpayer dollars to fund the Biden Administration’s woke programs abroad is a complete misuse of federal funding and further strains our relationships with countries abroad,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Americans have already rejected the Biden Administration’s radical social agenda, and yet it continues to try and force it on countries that have also rightly rejected it. Imposing woke ideology on other countries is just another example of the Biden Administration’s foreign policy failures. “This legislation ensures we protect American interests and curb the Biden Administration’s detached social agenda abroad.” The legislation may be read here. Original co-sponsors include: Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), and Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-bidens-federal-departments-cannot-facilitate-abortions | Congressman Biggs: Biden’s Federal Departments Cannot Facilitate Abortions for Illegal Alien Minors | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and 21 of his House colleagues sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra demanding that their departments cease transporting illegal alien minors across state lines to receive abortions. "The Biden Administration is now savagely transporting alien minors in federal custody to receive abortions,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “This outrageous use of federal resources to transport minors across state lines for abortions or otherwise providing or facilitating abortions in DHS or HHS custody is a heinous act and must be stopped. “Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Becerra must immediately cease this conduct and provide us a thorough explanation of why this callous practice began in the first place.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. John R. Moolenaar (R-MI), Rep. Ronny L. Jackson (R-TX), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/07/15/congressman-david-schweikert-issues-statement-on-his-vote-against-the-ndaa/ | Congressman David Schweikert Issues Statement on His Vote Against the NDAA | 2022-07-15 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: July 14, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman David Schweikert issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “$850 billion in federal government spending just passed the House as inflation hits 12.3% in Phoenix,” said Rep. Schweikert. “I am fully in favor of positioning our military to maintain our national security edge, but this bill fails to accomplish that goal. “I offered an amendment just last week to cut $6 billion in ‘inflation adjustment’ spending from this NDAA. The Democrats not only chose to reject my amendment, they then filled this annual policy bill with progressive priorities like funds for green vehicles and ‘plant based’ meats while missing the mark on operational readiness, like repealing vaccine mandates and addressing recruitment and retention issues. I simply cannot in good faith support this legislation in its current form.” ### David Schweikert is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the current the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He also is the Lead House Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, the Singapore Caucus and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-immediate-oversight-hearing-2000-mules-film | Congressman Biggs Demands Immediate Oversight Hearing on 2000 Mules Film | 2022-07-13 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with House Republican members to Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Carolyn B. Maloney regarding holding an immediate hearing to further investigate the claims made in the 2000 Mules film. The film, directed by Dinesh D’Souza, highlights several examples that expose potentially widespread illegal activities related to the 2020 election by using geolocation information to identify thousands of individuals who delivered thousands of illegally harvested ballots to drop boxes in five states. “As the chairwoman of the House's oversight committee, Congresswoman Maloney has an obligation to hold an immediate hearing to further determine the veracity of these claims,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “The film exposes serious, potentially illegal activity related to the 2020 election. The committee should investigate these allegations to ensure the integrity of our elections.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-announces-3-million-federal-investment-for-new-chandler-water-treatment-facility | Stanton Announces $3 Million Federal Investment for New Chandler Water Treatment Facility | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton said yesterday that a $3 million federal investment that he secured to construct a new reclaimed water facility in Chandler has been included in a House appropriations bill. Once completed, in 2024, the facility will treat 10 million gallons of water each day. Reclaimed water—wastewater that has been treated to very high standards for use in irrigation, lakes, industrial use, and aquifer recharge—is a key component of Chandler’s water management strategy as it allows the city to use recycled water rather than surface water in many circumstances. The treatment facility is necessary to support Intel’s expansion in the East Valley. The company broke ground on two new microchip fabrication plants at the Chandler Ocotillo Campus late last year, which are expected to be operational by 2024. The plants are expected to create more than 3,000 high-tech jobs as well as employ 3,000 construction jobs. The treatment plant is a public-private partnership, with the city and Intel each contributing to cover the remainder of the costs. Half of the water treated at the facility will support Intel while the other half will supplement the city’s groundwater recharge efforts, better preparing the city and region for drought. “Intel appreciates the support of Congressman Stanton in securing federal funding to continue expanding here in the Valley,” Intel’s vice president of global public affairs and chief sustainability officer, Todd Brady, said. “Semiconductor manufacturing is at the heart of everything we do and investment in it and water management is critically important for a prosperous future. We are thankful for collaborations like this one and look forward to our continued partnership moving forward.” “This project exemplifies how valuable public-private partnerships can be when we’re tackling these important issues together. This additional federal funding will help bring the project to life, reducing the overall costs to Chandler ratepayers and helping to secure a more sustainable water future,” Chand… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-continues-fight-for-justice-for-downwinders-with-defense-appropriations-amendment | Stanton Continues Fight for Justice for Downwinders with Defense Appropriations Amendment | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced an amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to include justice for victims of radiation exposure in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada—a continuation of his work on the issue. The area is home to many “Downwinders,” people who lived downwind of nuclear test sites or reactors and were exposed to the fallout of U.S. government nuclear tests from 1945 to 1962. Congress voted to extend the RECA program for two years in May 2022 without expanding the eligibility to downwinders in Mohave and Clark Counties. While Stanton supported the program extension, he encouraged Congress to do more for the radiation victims living in these areas who have been unjustifiably excluded from RECA compensation. [LINK] “Downwinders and advocates in Arizona have been fighting for justice and recognition for many years, and their stories are a painful reminder of the long-term medical and financial impacts of radiation exposure,” Stanton said. “It’s past time we right this wrong.” Stanton introduced the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, which would update RECA to include all of Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas and instruct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress outlining what efforts will be undertaken to educate and conduct outreach to those made newly eligible. The bill was advanced last year by the House Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote. [LINK] In March 2021, at Stanton’s urging, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders––the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice to their communities. [LINK] Stanton proposed a similar amendment to both the 2021 and 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The House will vote on full passage of the NDAA this week. Background The United States government conducted nearly 200 atmospheric weapons development tests as part of Cold War security from 19… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/07/11/schweikert-introduces-ndaa-amendment-to-strike-6-billion-in-inflation-subsidy-spending/ | Schweikert Introduces NDAA Amendment to Strike $6 Billion in Inflation-Subsidy Spending | 2022-07-11 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: July 11, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Preston Mizell WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strike over $6 billion in additional inflation-adjustment spending. “There is no question that reckless spending by Democrats and the Biden Administration have contributed greatly to inflation that is burdening families in every corner of our country,” said Rep. Schweikert. “The last thing we should do is use taxpayer dollars to subsidize increased federal spending to cover rising inflation costs in our annual defense bill. I hope that Democrats accept my amendment and strike this wasteful and unnecessary spending.” “We thank Congressman Schweikert for introducing his amendment to kill the multi-billion inflation-adjusted spending for the military industrial complex and DoD bureaucrats,” said Adam Brandon, President, FreedomWorks. “To give these people a raise to address inflation is a slap in the face to every American taxpayer. We hope this amendment gets the vote it deserves.” “At a time when too few lawmakers are willing to thoughtfully consider where America might be spending too much at the Pentagon, Congressman Schweikert has offered a prudent as well as necessary reduction to the national defense topline — around $6 billion, when the House-proposed budget is already $37 billion higher than it was just a short month ago,” said Andrew Lautz, Director of Federal Policy, National Taxpayers Union. “Lawmakers who proposed an inflation adjustment to the Pentagon’s adjustment should have offset those increases with cuts elsewhere, and they did not. NTU is proud to support this amendment from Representative Schweikert.” “Taxpayers for Common Sense supports the Schweikert amendment to strike $6 billion of the inflation adjustment added to the Pentagon’s topline in the NDAA for accounts that do not affect quality of life,” said Steve Ellis, President, Taxpayers for Common Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-delivers-14-4-million-for-mesa-gateway-airport-terminal-modernization-under-bipartisan-infrastructure-law | Stanton Delivers $14.4 Million for Mesa Gateway Airport Terminal Modernization Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2022-07-07 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will receive $14.4 million towards its Terminal Modernization Project under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rep. Greg Stanton announced Thursday. The funds will be used to construct a new permanent terminal to replace the existing temporary terminal—Gateway’s number one priority as passenger traffic is expected to grow by more than 50 percent over the next 10 to 15 years. “This is a big win for the East Valley’s economy. A new permanent terminal will make Gateway Airport even more attractive for investment and opportunity, and support expanded travel and job opportunities for residents,” Stanton said. Stanton urged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson to support the project in a letter in March. [LINK] Gateway, one of the fastest growing commercial service airports in the country, has used a portable 10,000-square-foot “temporary passenger terminal annex” with four gates, meant to accommodate passengers until a permanent structure could be constructed. However, continued rapid growth forced the airport to strategically prioritize additional terminal projects and delayed replacement of the temporary terminal, which continues to be used daily. The announcement drew praise from Mesa Mayor John Giles and Executive Director and CEO of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport J. Brian O'Neill. "Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is one of the fastest growing commercial airports in the country," Giles said. "The downside of our rapid growth was the inability to update some of our original gates to keep up with the increased customer demand. The new federal investment in our terminal modernization project will ensure that we provide our customers with a great experience, while expanding capacity to keep up with future growth.” “Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority appreciates the $14.4MM federal grant for our five-gate terminal addition and applauds Senator Sinema, Senator Kelly, Congressman Stanton, and Arizona’s entire Congressional Delegation fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-questions-dojs-unfair-termination-trump-appointed | Congressman Biggs Questions DOJ's Unfair Termination of Trump-Appointed Immigration Judges Amid Biden Border Crisis | 2022-07-05 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with 11 Republican House members to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) termination of at least a half-dozen Trump-appointed immigration judges amid a historic border crisis and rapidly growing immigration case backlog. “Trump Derangement Syndrome is still widespread within the Biden Administration,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “The DOJ’s abrupt firing of well-qualified immigration judges during an unprecedented border crisis—likely because they were appointed by President Trump—is unacceptable.” In the letter, Congressman Biggs demands the rationale for terminating this group of judges, who the DOJ seeks employment guidance from, and communications related to these firings. “These terminations are likely unjust and jeopardize our nation’s border security, public safety, and the integrity of our immigration system.” “Attorney General Garland must provide us with details surrounding DOJ’s firing of Trump-appointed judges.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-Ill), Rep. Randy K. Weber (R-TX), Rep. Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), and Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-statement-on-choice-of-mccain-giffords-as-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom | Stanton Statement on Choice of McCain, Giffords As Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2022-07-01 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today praised President Biden’s decision to salute two Arizonans—the late Sen. John McCain and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords—with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He issued the following statement: “John McCain and Gabby Giffords have shown us all what it means to live a life of tremendous courage that exemplifies the very best of America. Both of them personified a true Arizona spirit by demonstrating that we are not defined by what may knock us down, but rather by how we get back up. After spending nearly six years in a prisoner of war camp, Senator McCain was unrelenting in his service to our country and a purpose greater than any single person. When the unthinkable happened to Congresswoman Giffords, she rose with courage and limitless strength to serve as a voice of moral clarity, and continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-atf-regarding-unprecedented-increase-federal | Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from ATF Regarding Unprecedented Increase in Federal Firearm License Revocations | 2022-06-29 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with 24 Republican members from the House of Representatives—including every Republican member of the Judiciary Committee— to U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acting Director Gary Restaino, regarding the Department's broad and unprecedented effort to revoke Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) from law-abiding business owners throughout the country. “The Biden Administration’s radical anti-gun agenda is infiltrating the ATF and law-abiding business owners are having their businesses destroyed,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Under this Administration, the number of FFL revocation proceedings initiated by ATF has skyrocketed and are often based on minor infractions.” In the letter, Congressman Biggs challenged ATF’s new practice of initiating revocation proceedings based solely on past ATF inspections, up to 18 months earlier, after ATF initially decided the inspection did not justify a revocation. “This pattern is deeply troubling and makes it abundantly clear that this Administration seeks to advance its anti-firearm agenda at any cost.” “Acting Director Restaino must provide us with details surrounding ATF’s FFL revocation policies.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL.), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA.), Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI.), Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA), Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), and Rep. Ted Bud (R-NC). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-challenges-usdas-woke-gender-policy-changes | Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes | 2022-06-28 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with 13 Republican members from the House of Representatives to Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. The department is threatening to withhold funding for school meal programs unless local schools indoctrinate children about radical gender identity programs. “In an effort to appease the Left’s woke gender agenda, the USDA is now attempting to hold American schools hostage,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “USDA’s definition changes of ‘sex discrimination’ would only harm American students. The department is coercing American schools to adopt the Biden Administration’s radical gender equality platform or else it will strip student benefits from these schools. “This expanded definition is unacceptable and does not have legal standing. Secretary Vilsack must rescind this policy change immediately.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wisc.), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Co.), Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Rep. Dianna Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), and Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/house-passes-stanton-s-bipartisan-resolution-pushing-for-brittney-griner-s-release | House Passes Stanton’s Bipartisan Resolution Pushing for Brittney Griner’s Release | 2022-06-25 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives yesterday passed H.Res. 1132, Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan resolution calling on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner and expressing support for efforts made by the U.S. government to secure her release. “Not a day goes by that we aren’t thinking of Brittney and working to get her home,” said Stanton. “We will continue to push for her release and make sure that she is not forgotten.” “I’m grateful for this overwhelming show of support from Congress. We need to be doing all we can to keep Brittney’s case on the forefront and finally put an end to this nightmare,” said Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife. “This resolution sends a clear message: securing Brittney's release must be the highest priority of the U.S. Government, and we know the American people support every effort made to bring her home,” said Terri Carmichael Jackson, executive director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. Stanton introduced the resolution last month with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas. Griner, a star for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Baylor University. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of final passage. [LINK] Griner was detained in a Moscow airport in February. She has played for the Russian women’s professional basketball team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, for the past seven years during the WNBA off-season. Griner’s detention has been extended until June 2. The U.S. Department of State considers Griner to be wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation, which means the department, led by the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, will seek to negotiate her release. Stanton and his House colleagues are continuing to work with the White House, the State Department, and Griner’s family to secure her safe return. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-in-dobbs-v-jackson-women-s-health | Stanton Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe will have immediate and devastating effects for Arizona women’s health and safety—and their fundamental right to determine their futures. This is a dark, dark day for our country, and the Supreme Court. For 50 years the Court had recognized the constitutional right to an abortion—and in the pursuit of an extreme, ideological agenda it has rolled out the red carpet for states to criminalize women and their doctors. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/06/23/congressman-david-schweikert-introduces-percents-act/ | Congressman David Schweikert Introduces PERCENTS Act | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022 Rep. Schweikert Contact: Zack Laven Washington, DC. – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) introduced the Permanent Extension of Rate Cuts and Extension of National Tax Simplification (PERCENTS) Act. This legislation would make permanent key tax relief and simplification measures that were enacted in the historic 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) legislation and is supported by many Ways and Means Committee Republicans. “By making these key temporary tax cuts permanent, we will provide clarity to individuals and businesses filing their taxes in the coming years,” said Rep. Schweikert. “These reforms are pro-worker, pro-small business and pro-simplification. It is imperative that we provide certainty in our tax code. These reforms will make our economy more prosperous and solidify the successes we’ve seen since passing TCJA.” Background The PERCENTS Act will rescue taxpayers by making key temporary reforms permanent: Permanent Individual Tax Rate Reduction: Locking in the rate cuts encourages individuals to work and allows for workers to keep more of their paychecks, all while helping small businesses struggling to grow after the Pandemic. Permanent Super-sized Standard Deduction: Taxpayers choose between itemizing a simple standard deduction or itemizing a series of more complex deductions with recordkeeping burdens. TCJA made choosing the standard deduction simpler by nearly doubling the standard deduction. Permanent Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Relief: The AMT forces taxpayers to calculate their taxes under two different tax systems and usually pay a much higher amount. TCJA dramatically increased the AMT exemption so that only the most affluent taxpayers would be ensnared by the AMT. Permanent Repeal of the “Pease” Limit on Itemized Deductions: Middle-income taxpayers who itemize deductions were often trapped by a stealth tax that would slash those deductions by up to 80% under a complex formula. TCJA temporarily suspended this arbitrary limit on the deduct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-bipartisan-group-introduce-bill-to-fight-deadly-counterfeit-fentanyl-pill-production | Stanton, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill To Fight Deadly Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Production | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced the bipartisan Stop Pills That Kill Act alongside Reps. Ken Buck of Colorado, David Joyce of Ohio, and Lou Correa of California. The bill aims to deter drug traffickers and strengthen the nationwide fight against fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 42% of all overdoses in Arizona involve fentanyl, and over the last two years, there has been an increase of 1,610% in counterfeit pill seizures. Many counterfeit pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone or stimulants like amphetamines and are often sold on social media or e-commerce websites. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, lab testing reveals four in 10 pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose. “Arizona is in the midst of a tragic overdose crisis, and counterfeit pills from China and Mexico are driving so much of it,” Stanton said. “Drug traffickers manufacture counterfeit pills with deadly substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl, often selling the lookalikes over social media to teens and young adults.” “In Eastern Colorado and across the nation, families, businesses, and communities continue to face hardships due to the opioid epidemic,” Buck said. “As this public health crisis continues to fester, this legislation—supported by Republicans and Democrats in both Houses of Congress— will take an important step in a multifaceted approach to crack down on dangerous counterfeit pills that are killing Americans in droves.” The Stop Pills That Kill Act applies the existing penalties for possessing paraphernalia for manufacturing methamphetamine to the paraphernalia for making counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and methamphetamine. The Act instructs the DEA to create an in-depth plan for stopping the rapid spread of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl or methamphetamine in communities across America. It also requires the Attorney General, in conjunct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-reintroduces-fourth-amendment-restoration-act | Congressman Biggs Reintroduces Fourth Amendment Restoration Act | 2022-06-22 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs reintroduced the Fourth Amendment Restoration Act. The bill fully repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), prohibits warrantless surveillance of American citizens, and holds accountable any federal official who violates the law. “We cannot continue to provide our government with clandestine spying powers that violate the Fourth Amendment rights of Americans,” said Congressman Andy Biggs.“It’s imperative to have a surveillance apparatus to address national security concerns, but it also must protect Americans’ constitutional rights. “This legislation is necessary as we’ve uncovered countless numbers of FISA system abuse in recent years. From the Obama Administration weaponizing it to sabotage Trump campaign officials to the FBI exploiting it to target millions of law-abiding Americans who were neither suspected of crimes nor national security concerns, FISA abuse is rampant and occurring at all levels in this country. “We cannot allow rogue and power-hungry individuals to repeat constitutional violations of American citizens. This legislation will prevent the government from infringing on our sacred Fourth Amendment rights.” The legislation may be read here. Original co-sponsors include: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/california-s-increased-water-use-a-threat-to-colorado-river-s-viability-stanton-says | California’s Increased Water Use a Threat to Colorado River’s Viability, Stanton Says | 2022-06-21 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Amid a historic drought that threatens the Colorado River, Rep. Greg Stanton today said that California’s increased water usage is unsustainable and that all stakeholders along the river must do their part to conserve water to avoid system collapse. Reservoirs along the Colorado—including Lake Mead and Lake Powell—are at historic lows. Yet the Los Angeles Times reports California’s Colorado River region actually increased water usage by nearly 41 percent in April 2022 compared to April 2020. The South Coast, including Los Angeles County, increased usage by 25 percent. Statewide, water usage increased nearly 18 percent in the same period. In a letter to the Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation, Stanton urged the agency to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. “In a time of historic drought, that is astounding and unacceptable,” Stanton wrote. “To avoid the collapse of the Colorado River system… we need every stakeholder to maintain a steadfast commitment to conservation and drought management.” Last week, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton testified to Congress that an additional 2 million to 4 million-acre-feet of reduction in water use is needed by 2023 to protect critical levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell—necessary to keep the river functioning and capable of delivering water, crop irrigation and power to millions of people in the Southwest. Arizonans are doing their part to conserve, Stanton said. Arizona’s contribution to water conservation in Lake Mead this year alone will be approximately 800,000 acre-feet, in part due to cuts under the current Tier I shortage, the 500 Plus Plan and other voluntary conservation efforts. This month, Valley cities including Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa entered into the first stages of their drought management plans and asked residents to voluntarily conserve water. Federal officials have made it clear that conserving the necessary acre-feet is the shared responsibility of all seve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-congressman-biggs-hold-bidenflation-and-bidens-energy-crisis | MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Biggs to Hold Bidenflation and Biden's Energy Crisis Hearing at the Heritage Foundation | 2022-06-17 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Next week, Congressman Andy Biggs will hold an off-site hearing to discuss Bidenflation and Biden’s energy crisis at the Heritage Foundation. The hearing will feature nearly 20 prominent House Republican lawmakers. Four expert witnesses will provide testimony. This hearing will examine the Biden Administration’s policies that have led to a disastrous economic and energy state for the country. It will also examine how Republicans in Congress can hold Joe Biden more accountable for his reckless leadership. WHAT: Off-site hearing on Bidenflation and Biden’s energy crisis WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 pm EDT WHERE: Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington DC, 20002 CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) Rep. Doug Lamalfa (R-Calif.) Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) WITNESSES: Mr. Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas and former Department of Energy Secretary Mr. Stephen Moore, Founder Club for Growth and Heritage Foundation Distinguished Fellow Ms. Kathleen Sgamma, President of Western Energy Alliance Mr. Alex Epstein, President of the Center for Industrial Progress MEDIA: Credentialed media must RSVP to matthew.tragesser@mail.house.gov by Monday, June 20 by 5:00 pm ET. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-calls-briefing-dhs-move-discipline-innocent-border-patrol | Congressman Biggs Calls for Briefing on DHS Move to Discipline Innocent Border Patrol Agents | 2022-06-16 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with 25 Republican members from the House of Representatives to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the Department's move to discipline Border Patrol agents after the fabricated ‘whipping’ controversy. “Disciplining innocent Border Patrol agents to pander to open borders advocates is a slap in the face to these dedicated men and women,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “President Biden promised to make ‘those people pay’ and now it appears that Secretary Mayorkas is following through on that promise even though there is not a shred of evidence suggesting any wrongdoing by these agents. “Since Day One, President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have wrongfully prejudged them. In the meantime, their policies have created a historic border crisis and have crushed the morale of the Border Patrol. Mayorkas has lost the confidence of the American people. “Punishing these individuals for trying to secure the border amid the worst border crisis in American history sends the message to all DHS employees that they will be punished for merely doing their jobs. Secretary Mayorkas must explain his actions to Congress.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/house-committee-advances-significant-border-security-funding-bill | House Committee Advances Significant Border Security Funding Bill | 2022-06-16 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following continued advocacy from Rep. Greg Stanton, the House Committee on Appropriations today advanced a Homeland Security funding bill that invests in smart, effective border security while offering additional resources to avoid a potential humanitarian catastrophe. Last month, Stanton led several of his colleagues in urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take up an emergency supplemental funding bill to bolster border security. The letter called for a “funding bill that will allow DHS to hire additional agents, increase the number of beds at its facilities, and give more support to humanitarian organizations working with migrants in need.” [LINK] In April, Stanton appealed directly to President Joe Biden, saying prematurely lifting Title 42 would lead to a surge in migration that could “cause Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to face budget shortfalls… raising serious national security concerns.” [LINK] The legislation provides $85.67 billion to the Department of Homeland Security in fiscal year 2023—a $2.7 billion year-over-year increase. Notably, the bill includes: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-biggs-introduces-resolution-condemn-chuck-schumers | Congressman Andy Biggs Introduces Resolution to Condemn Chuck Schumer's Inflammatory Rhetoric | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs, along with Congresswoman Mary E. Miller and other House Republican colleagues, introduced a resolution condemning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his rhetoric that may have contributed to the recent assassination attempt of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. His inflammatory statements could also endanger the lives of other Justices and government officials. “Rhetoric that incites violence toward any elected or appointed member of the three branches of our constitutional government is dangerous and condemnable,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Unfortunately, Senator Schumer does not understand how his volatile language may potentially incite violent conduct, something that is made more likely as he is the leader of his party in the Senate. “His threats directed at Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh may have led to the assassination attempt of Justice Kavanaugh at his private Maryland home this week. A disturbed man from California showed up to Justice Kavanaugh’s home with a firearm and tactical knife and admitted to authorities he sought to kill Justice Kavanaugh. “I will always fight to protect discourse and free speech, but Senator Schumer’s vitriol directed at these Justices—including language such as ‘…you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions,’ are intolerable for a sitting member of Congress, or really, any civilized individual. “Many of Senator Schumer’s colleagues and the Chief Justice have condemned him for his comments and yet he still refuses to apologize. That is why I am introducing this resolution to send a message that Schumer’s threatening rhetoric has no place in the U.S. Congress. I hope my colleagues will join me on this resolution." “House Democrats speak about ‘attacks on our Democracy,’ but they refused to protect Supreme Court Justices from violent left-wing terrorists trying to assassinate them to prevent court decisions they don't like. President Biden, Chuck Schumer, and other Democrat lea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-secures-arizona-priorities-in-house-passed-water-infrastructure-bill | Stanton Secures Arizona Priorities in House-Passed Water Infrastructure Bill | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton continues to deliver federal resources to boost Arizona’s water infrastructure—this time securing millions more dollars of additional support in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The legislation, which passed the House Wednesday evening, will help Valley communities and those throughout the state conserve water and improve resiliency to drought. It now heads to the Senate. “Protecting our water supply in the midst of the worst drought we’ve ever experienced is absolutely essential,” said Stanton. Stanton, the only member representing Arizona on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured several water projects of significance to the state, including: Additional $50 million for Stanton’s Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. This provision builds on Stanton’s successful work in the 2020 WRDA bill to provide funds to Arizona communities to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects throughout Arizona. $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. “The project to reactivate the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and increase groundwater recharge capacity will expand and improve Tempe’s drought resilience in this crucial time of water management,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. “Projects like this demonstrate the power of merging local needs and expertise with federal leader… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-against-democrat-driven-bill-infringes-second | Congressman Biggs Votes Against Democrat-Driven Bill That Infringes on Second Amendment Rights | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs voted against H.R. 7910, a compilation of multiple Democrat gun control bills. Each component—from raising the age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, to restricting magazine size, to micromanaging gun storage—would do little, if anything, to protect against future instances of violence, but would infringe Americans’ Second Amendment rights and add bureaucratic hurdles for law-abiding citizens to exercise those rights. “I unequivocally condemn the recent shootings that have occurred throughout our country,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “But it’s inappropriate for Democrats to use the heightened emotions of a grieving nation to push through a radical, anti-Second Amendment agenda. “Sadly, the root cause of the spates of violence we’re experiencing cannot be easily fixed by the federal government. For decades, my colleagues on the Left have pushed policies that have broken down the family, increased isolation, and driven wedges into society. “The public will not be safer under new gun control laws—the lawlessness in Democrat-run cities is a prime example of that fallacy. What will make the public safer, especially in our schools, is repealing laws that create gun-free zones, ensuring that there are armed school resource officers in schools to protect students, and improving the physical security of schools. “I will not stand by while Democrats infringe a God-given, constitutionally protected right by lying to the American people.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/06/08/congressman-schweikert-named-republican-leader-on-social-security-subcommittee/ | Congressman Schweikert Named Republican Leader On Social Security Subcommittee | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement after being named the Republican Leader of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. “It is a great honor to be named Republican Leader on the Social Security Subcommittee” said Rep. Schweikert. “I am excited to take on this new role, especially at a time when retirement security is a top issue for millions of Americans. We need to focus on ways to strengthen retirement, and we must change the conversation on how we approach this critically important topic. I look forward to working with my colleagues to find innovative solutions to protect our commitment to retirement security.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-house-send-common-sense-gun-reform-package-to-the-senate | Stanton, House Send Common-Sense Gun Reform Package to the Senate | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the House passed H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act—a package of sensible gun violence prevention measures aimed to help prevent future mass casualty shootings. “There are common-sense, meaningful steps we can take to protect our children and innocent Americans from the enduring tragedy of mass shootings in our country—and we can do so in a way that respects the Second Amendment and protects the rights of law-abiding gun owners,” Rep. Greg Stanton said. Tomorrow, the House will consider and is expected to pass H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act—a federal “red flag” law. Stanton is an original cosponsor of the bill, which would allow family members and law enforcement to obtain an extreme risk protection order to temporarily remove access to firearms for those who are deemed a danger to themselves or to others by a federal court. Stanton also worked to shape the Protecting Our Kids Act on the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would: Raise the lawful age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21 years old. Currently, handgun purchasers must be 21 years old, but semi-automatic centerfire and shotgun can be sold to purchases at the age of 18. Establish new federal offenses for gun trafficking and for the use of “straw purchasers.” A straw purchaser is someone who purchases a gun for someone else, typically for someone who cannot pass a background check such as a convicted felon or a minor. Under current federal law, it is unlawful to make false statements on certain gun purchase forms, but these forms are only required for some firearms purchases. Close the ghost gun loophole by amending the definition of “firearm” under federal law to include gun kits and partial receivers and by changing the definition of “manufacturing firearms” to include assembling firearms using 3D printing technology. Ghost guns are firearms that lack serial numbers and are therefore untraceable. In recent years, the increased presence of ghost guns in our communities has mad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-statement-on-threat-against-justice-kavanaugh | Stanton Statement on Threat Against Justice Kavanaugh | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Three years ago, Rep. Greg Stanton led the bipartisan bill that permanently extended protections to Supreme Court Justices, and authorized police protection of the justices at their homes. Stanton’s bill passed both the House and Senate unanimously and was signed into law by then-President Trump. Today, following the early morning arrest of a man who told officers he intended to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Stanton released the following statement: “There is absolutely no place in our country for political violence. I'm grateful that law enforcement intervened, and that Justice Kavanaugh is safe. “Thankfully, all Supreme Court justices and staff already receive police protection at their homes under a bipartisan law that I authored. “The safety of all public servants and their families should be a bipartisan issue, and I hope Congress will quickly pass my bill to expand the authority of the Court police to protect the families of both Justices and staff.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-va-secretary-regarding-staff-shortages | Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from VA Secretary Regarding Staff Shortages in Arizona | 2022-06-07 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter along with Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough seeking information regarding staff shortages at VA facilities in Arizona. “Our nation has promised care for our veterans and the VA is failing to deliver that promise,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Throughout the greater Phoenix area, there are dozens of vacancies for mental health providers and primary care providers. It’s unacceptable. “Secretary McDonough must provide more clarity about this situation and the steps he and the Department will take to ensure veterans receive the care and services they rightfully deserve.” The full letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-who-withdrawal-act | Congressman Biggs Introduces WHO Withdrawal Act | 2022-06-03 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Biggs introduced the WHO Withdrawal Act. This legislation requires the President to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), repeals the law that originally authorized the United States to join the WHO, and prevents taxpayer money from being spent to participate in the WHO. “For years, the WHO has undermined American interests and remains one of the most corrupt and ineffective international institutions,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “The organization has been compromised by China and has sabotaged many public health investigations–including the COVID investigation in Wuhan. “Despite the WHO’s failure to objectively provide health guidance to the world, President Biden now seeks to give the WHO more authority to define what a pandemic is, how long a pandemic lasts, and encroach upon the sovereignty of nation’s like ours. It’s unacceptable. My legislation ensures that we protect American interests first.” The legislation may be read here. Original co-sponsors include: Rep Bob Good (Va.), Rep. Clay Higgins (La.), Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.), Rep. Louie Gohmert (Texas), Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), Rep. Mary Miller (Ill), Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.), Rep. Scott Perry (Pa.), Re. Greg Steube (Fla.), Rep. Lauren Boebert (Co.), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.), Rep. Randy Weber (Texas), Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Rep. Lisa McClain (Mich.), Rep. Rick Allen (Ga.), Rep. Rodney Davis (Ill.), and Rep. Chip Roy (Texas). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-votes-to-advance-common-sense-gun-reform-package | Stanton Votes to Advance Common Sense Gun Reform Package | 2022-06-03 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton voted Thursday in the House Judiciary Committee to advance H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act—a comprehensive gun violence prevention package aimed to help prevent future mass casualty shootings. “Congress has failed to act on gun violence for far too long, and the human toll is devastating. I always have and will continue to support common-sense reforms to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens,” Stanton said. Stanton said that is working with House leadership to amend one component of the package as it moves to the floor: Limiting capacity for magazines for handguns to 10 rounds. Legislation should reflect the difference between the lethal capacity of semiautomatic rifles and handguns, he said, and the capacity limit for handguns should exceed 10 rounds so that it does not prevent responsible gun owners from effectively using widely-purchased handguns to protect their homes. The Protecting Our Kids Act would Raise the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21 years old; Establish new federal offenses for gun trafficking and straw purchasers and authorize seizure of the property and proceeds of the offense; Establish requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises as well as criminal penalties for violation of the requirements; Build on ATF’s regulatory bump stock ban by listing bump stocks under the National Firearms Act and statutorily banning the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks for civilian use; and Build on ATF’s regulatory ban of so-called ghost guns by ensuring that ghost guns are subject to existing federal firearm regulation by amending the definition of “firearm” to include gun kits and partial receivers and changing the definition of “manufacturing firearms” to include assembling firearms using 3D printing. The bill now heads to the House floor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/more-big-wins-for-arizona-s-water-infrastructure-stanton-secures-6-million-more-for-arizona-water-projects-in-army-corps-of-engineers-work-plan | More Big Wins for Arizona’s Water Infrastructure: Stanton Secures $6 Million More for Arizona Water Projects in Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan | 2022-05-25 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Arizona will receive $6 million for water infrastructure projects funded through Rep. Greg Stanton’s Arizona-centered $150 million environmental infrastructure authority under a Fiscal Year ’22 Work Plan released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today. Stanton pushed for an additional $4 million to support Arizona’s environmental infrastructure authority, which provides grants to small, rural or tribal communities throughout the state to address water infrastructure needs, in the omnibus appropriations bill. The bill was signed into law in March. This builds on the $18.45 million Stanton secured earlier this year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 10 projects and $900,000 included in Fiscal Year 2021 for a Pascua Yaqui water line. Since January 2021, 16 projects across the state have been funded through Stanton’s authority, totaling more than $24 million. “Arizona is already experiencing the harmful effects of climate change. These funds will go a long way to make Arizona communities—and our state as a whole—more resilient and better prepared to protect our water,” Stanton said. The projects funded through Stanton’s authority in FY22 include: $2.9 million for the City of Maricopa. The funds will construct an aquifer recharge facility to allow for class A+ recycled water to be recharged within the city, adding sustainability and resiliency to the existing water supply. Maricopa Mayor Christian Price said: “We thank Congressman Stanton for his continued leadership and support for the Environmental Infrastructure program. Because of his assistance, Maricopa will receive $2.9 million for its new aquifer recharge facility. This project will allow excess class A+ recycled water to be recharged within the City. In addition, recharging the aquifer will add to the sustainability and resiliency of our local water supplies as we continue to grow at an exponential rate. We are incredibly grateful for Congressman Stanton’s assistance in creating this new program and for his support in helping us secure these… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2022/05/23/congressman-schweikert-urges-president-biden-to-stop-a-global-food-crisis/ | Congressman Schweikert Urges President Biden To Stop A Global Food Crisis | 2022-05-23 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement after sending a letter to President Biden urging him to take immediate action to help prevent a global food crisis. “I believe we have a moral obligation to prevent a global food crisis” said Rep. Schweikert. “The Biden Administration has the ability to act and help remedy this issue before it spirals out of control, and I have called on this Administration to do just that. We must look for creative solutions such as ensuring the free flow of foodstuffs by minimizing export restrictions of essential commodities. I am calling on President Biden to take immediate action and stop an impending global food crisis.” Background To read the full letter, please click here. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-bidens-baby-formula-crisis-needs-effective-solutions | Congressman Biggs: Biden's Baby Formula Crisis Needs Effective Solutions | 2022-05-19 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement in response to his votes against H.R. 7790--Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 and H.R. 7791--Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022. "It is imperative to find solutions to address Biden’s baby formula crisis," said Congressman Andy Biggs. "But what my congressional colleagues have proposed tonight does not address the core issues of this crisis. "Throwing tens of millions of dollars at the FDA–an agency arguably responsible for facilitating this crisis—is not a viable solution. Empowering the Secretary of the USDA so that they can waive administrative requirements for the WIC program is ineffective and artificial. "This legislation would make baby formula shortages worse for most Americans. It will allow WIC to utilize a far greater portion of the baby formula market, crowding out many hard-working American families. "The better solutions are to distribute formula currently in the hands of federal agencies and reduce regulatory barriers that would allow for the expansion of domestic formula production." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/without-american-rescue-plan-funds-tempe-streetcar-could-not-open-tomorrow | Without American Rescue Plan Funds, Tempe Streetcar Could Not Open Tomorrow | 2022-05-19 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Federal economic rescue package continues to boost Arizona economy Tomorrow marks another important moment for the Valley’s public transit system as the Tempe Streetcar is set to open its doors to the public. But the game-changing project for Tempe would not be ready to open if it weren’t for a grant Valley Metro received as a result of a congressional relief bill that kept construction going during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $17 million grant made possible by the American Rescue Plan was instrumental in helping finish construction and testing. Rep. Greg Stanton, who has pushed for Tempe Streetcar investment as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said it’s another example of how federal rescue packages continue to support projects that strengthen Arizona’s local economies. “Great transit systems can help create good jobs and Tempe’s Streetcar will help lift small businesses, support ASU students and create an even more transit-friendly community,” Stanton said. “I’m proud of the work we did to make sure the Streetcar’s construction continued during the pandemic so this economic driver could begin to make Tempe’s economy even stronger.” In February, Stanton joined then-Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods for a tour of Tempe Streetcar during its final phases of testing. Riders can ride Tempe Streetcar starting Friday, May 20 at approximately 10 a.m. and can catch a ride at any of the 14 stops on the three-mile track every 15-20 minutes. Rides are free for the first year of operation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-jackson-lee-allred-introduce-crucial-resolution-to-push-for-brittney-griner-s-release | Stanton, Jackson Lee, Allred Introduce Crucial Resolution to Push for Brittney Griner’s Release | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona today introduced a resolution with Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star center and two-time Olympic gold medalist who has been wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation. “I’ve been lucky enough to watch Brittney develop and grow as a professional athlete, but also as a leader in our Phoenix community. We won’t stop working until she’s safely back with her family,” Stanton said. Stanton, a long-time Mercury fan, welcomed Griner to the U.S. Capitol in 2019. “We must keep Brittney’s case on the forefront and make clear to the White House that her release should be one of the highest priorities for our government,” Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, said. “I’m grateful to know that these leaders in Congress have Brittney’s back and will continue to do everything in their power to get her home.” “This legislation that we are introducing today reinforces an important position: Brittney Griner is ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia,” stated Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Congresswoman Jackson Lee continued, “This resolution rightly demands her release now. After working for months to ensure the State Department’s involvement, I am glad that the designation of ‘wrongfully detained’ has been declared for Brittney Griner. She is a victim of Putin’s desperation to rule the world, and unfortunately, her freedom is made more difficult by inconsistent Russian responses to our embassy personnel and a bad legal system in Russia. This legislation insists on our embassy personnel having access to Ms. Griner and restates our commitment to freeing her now. We continue to pray for her family and we will continue to work together as three Members of Congress, along with others, to spread the message that she is held wrongfully and must be freed now. We must move this legislation forward as we continue to work with the administration—specifically the State Department and the hostage negotiator—for the successf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-outlines-what-is-at-stake-for-arizona-in-congressional-hearing-on-roe-v-wade | Stanton Outlines What Is At Stake for Arizona In Congressional Hearing on Roe v. Wade | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said the Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have a sweeping impact in states like Arizona during today’s hearing on “Revoking Your Rights: The Ongoing Crisis in Abortion Care Access.” Arizona is already one of the most restrictive states in the country for abortion access and Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed an abortion ban bill that provides no safe harbor for women who are victims of sexual assault. Stanton delivered the following statement at the hearing: “Like most of my colleagues, I was shocked to learn the news that a draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health had leaked from the Supreme Court. But as I read that opinion, my shock turned to disbelief, and my disbelief turned to outrage. “It’s been nearly 50 years since the Court decided Roe v. Wade, and in that half century, the American people have recognized the constitutional right to an abortion. The constitutional right to make an informed medical decision with their doctor. The constitutional right to exercise control of their own body. “The American people support that right. I have learned during my time in public life that although there are wide-ranging personal opinions about abortion, most Americans believe the government has no business getting between a woman and her doctor. They believe that government has no business forcing a woman who does not want to be pregnant to remain pregnant. “They know at their core that it is wrong and morally reprehensible for the government to force a victim of sexual assault to carry her rapist’s child “That is what is at stake. “If Roe is overturned as we expect it will be, that will be the future for women in many states—including Arizona. Arizona’s governor has signed an anti-abortion law that provides no safe harbor for victims of rape or incest. Some state legislatures working with anti-Roe activists are gearing up to go even further—outlawing abortion altogether. “The American people don’t want that. Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-shapes-key-water-bill-includes-arizona-investments | Stanton Shapes Key Water Bill, Includes Arizona Investments | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Water Resources Development Act of 2022—which includes key Arizona investments championed by Rep. Greg Stanton—with a bipartisan vote. “The investments within bill will help Arizona confront the challenges we face as a result of 22-year long drought, and help local communities better address their water and wastewater infrastructure challenges,” said Stanton. This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water resources development projects and studies, and it now heads to the House floor. Stanton, the only Arizona member on the committee, pushed for key Arizona water infrastructure investments included in the final bill: Additional $50 million for Stanton’s Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. This provision builds on Stanton’s successful work in the 2020 WRDA bill to provide funds to small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 18 water projects throughout Arizona. $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. “The project to reactivate the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and increase groundwater recharge capacity will expand and improve Tempe’s drought resilience in this crucial time of water management,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. “Projects like this demonstrate the p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-reintroduces-legislation-protect-small-businesses-biden | Congressman Biggs Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from the Biden Administration’s Failed Economic Policies | 2022-05-17 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Biggs reintroduced the Small Business Prosperity Act—an act that continues his longstanding efforts to protect small business owners from the damaging economic policies of the Biden Administration. The Small Business Prosperity Act specifically: Lowers the maximum tax rate on small business revenue to 21 percent—the same low rate that major multinational corporations have been benefiting from since 2018. Allows business owners full flexibility to change the structure of their companies (for example, from an S-corp to an LLC, or vice versa) without incurring a tax penalty. Eliminates the estate tax, which should more accurately be labeled the "death tax," since it frequently forces the families of deceased small business owners to forfeit the fruits of a generation’s worth of hard work. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-jan-6-committee-subpoena-pure-political-theater | Congressman Biggs: Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena is Pure Political Theater | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement in response to the House January 6 Committee’s subpoena: “Today’s actions by the illegitimate January 6 Committee are pure political theater,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “The subpoenas and news of their issuance were leaked to the media before the impacted Members. “The January 6 Committee’s ongoing, baseless witch hunt is nothing more than an effort to distract the American people from the Democrats’ and Biden’s disastrous leadership. The border is in crisis, inflation is skyrocketing, crime is rampant, and Democrats are focused on fabricating their own facts to take down Republican leaders.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-backed-bill-to-create-independent-immigration-court-earns-judiciary-committee-approval | Stanton-Backed Bill to Create Independent Immigration Court Earns Judiciary Committee Approval | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | A bill backed by Rep. Greg Stanton to transition the nation’s immigration court system into an independent judiciary, consistent with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, cleared the House Committee on the Judiciary yesterday. The Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022 will ensure that immigration courts are administered by qualified, impartial judges, have adequate court resources and support services, are defined by transparency and integrity, and are financially independent. “Our immigration system doesn’t work when we have a backlog of millions of cases that take years to reach a conclusion,” Stanton said. “Creating an independent immigration court is a commonsense step to ensure that judges can efficiently and effectively prioritize due process.” “Our current system is failing. An independent immigration court, that separates the judiciary from enforcement, would greatly improve access to justice for the people we represent," said Laura St. John, Legal Director at the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project. The immigration court backlog now tops 1.6 million cases, up from 1.1 million before the pandemic and more than double the caseload that existed in fiscal year 2018. The average immigration case completed in January 2022 had been pending for about two-and-a-half years, with some courts averaging waits of more than three years. Today’s immigration judges are not judicial officers; they are lawyers, appointed by the Attorney General. As employees of the Department of Justice, they are responsible for adjudicating cases in accordance with the policies and priorities of the current governing administration. Each Administration, Democratic and Republican, has used the immigration courts as a mechanism to shape immigration policy. But immigration judges have little say over the management of their individual courtrooms and the administration of their dockets, which undermines the fairness and efficiency of the courts as well as well as public perception of their neutrality and independence. To solve the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
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