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| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-deliver-2000-americans-override-ndaa-veto | OHalleran Votes to Deliver $2000 to Americans, Override NDAA Veto | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to override President Trump's veto of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, legislation to fund our military operations at home and abroad, provide a 3% pay increase for servicemembers, and authorize funding to strengthen America's ability to respond to a potential COVID-19 resurgence and other infectious diseases in the future. I'm disappointed that any American president would vote against a pay raise for our troops and am relieved to be back in Washington today to override this veto, said O'Halleran. Politically-motivated attacks that undermine the well-being and financial security of our brave servicemembers and military families are unacceptable; this critical, bipartisan legislation needs to be signed into law as soon as possible. Today, O'Halleran also voted in favor of theCaring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act, a bill to increase the value of economic impact payments (EIPs) provided in the previously passed end-of-year COVID relief package so that each eligible family member receives $2,000, up from $600. Text of the CASH Act is availableHERE. The partisan, back-and-forth nonsense that has surrounded a new COVID aid bill for months is beyond frustratingit is a national embarrassment, continued O'Halleran. I am calling on the Senate to immediately take up and pass this legislation to distribute the kind of direct payments my colleagues and I have been advocating for since May. On December 24, House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to pass legislation that would allocate $2,000 direct payments to Americans. Last week, PresidentTrump threatened to oppose H.R. 133, the $2 trillion joint pandemic aid and government funding bill, because it included only $600 in direct payments rather than $2,000. The president did not involve himself in the negotiations, allowing his administration to agree upon the $600 amount. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/23/icymi-rep-kirkpatrick-az-colleagues-deliver-funding-victory-to-launch-new-expanded-tourism-program/ | ICYMI: Rep. Kirkpatrick & AZ Colleagues Deliver Funding Victory to Launch New, Expanded Tourism Program | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | New pilot program projected to generate millions of dollars for Arizona's economy (Washington, D.C.) The new federal spending bill passed by Congress Monday night includes a provision for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to initiate a pilot program to expand travel opportunities for travelers from Mexico, a move that could generate up to $181 million dollars in additional spending in just the first year alone. Every year, thousands of frequent, shortterm visitors travel from Mexico into Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shop at local stores thereby contributing directly into the local economy. Currently, pre-cleared travelers with U.S.-issued Border Crossing Cards cannot travel beyond Tucson or Yuma. The new legislation, which was originally introduced by Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-09) as H.R. 5405, the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act, would allow those visitors with the card to travel anywhere in Arizona and New Mexico. As a representative of a district that shares a border with Mexico, I know first hand the direct, real and positive impact of cross-border exchange in our region, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. Expanding the accessibility of our state to our southern neighbors will enrich our tourism industry, bolster our local economy and strengthen our relationship with Mexico. I'm proud to have worked with fellow members of the Arizona delegation and my colleagues on the Appropriations committee to get this much-needed provision added to the final package. Our state benefits in so many ways from our strong relationship with Mexicoand this pilot program will strengthen those ties, said Rep. Greg Stanton. This is a critical first step to expand the travel zone to those with valid Border Crossing Cards, and it's going to open Arizona to more business, more tourism, and more economic opportunities. Modernizing and expanding Arizona and Mexico's approved cross border travel fuels jobs, promotes commerce, and expands economic opportunity across our state, said Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-statement-passing-councilmember-and-vice-mayor-calvin-goode | Rep. Gallego Statement on the Passing of Councilmember and Vice Mayor Calvin Goode | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX, AZ Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement: I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a good friend and a Phoenix icon, Councilmember and Vice Mayor Calvin Goode. For more than five decades, Calvin tirelessly served our community, first in our schools and then in City Hall. He took tough stances and fought with courage to improve the city he loved- despite the fact that our city and community hadn't always treated him and those who looked like him or shared his background with fairness and equity. He left our neighborhoods and this world better than he found it, and that is a legacy that his family, his friends, and all who knew him should hold dear. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/22/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-pass-omnibus-appropriations-and-coronavirus-relief-package-2/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Pass Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief Package | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Democrats Secure Substantial Investments in Critical Priorities; Legislation Provides $900 Billion in Urgent Coronavirus Relief WASHINGTON Tonight, Rep. Kirkpatrick issued the following statement after the passage of the omnibus spending bill consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, coronavirus relief, and authorizations. The measure was considered as a divided question, with Divisions B, C, E, and F being agreed to on a bipartisan 327 to 85 vote and the remainder of the legislation being adopted on a bipartisan 359 to 53 vote. Tonight we completed the long awaited appropriations process. As Arizona's appropriator, I'm proud of the work my office has done to ensure our state receives the resources it needs and deserves. This spending package invests in the American people, in our national defense, economic opportunity projects, and strengthens programs for our vulnerable communities. I look forward to sharing more of the specific Arizona funding wins over the next few days, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. The more than $1.4 trillion fiscal year 2021 appropriations omnibus furthers House Democrats' commitment to investing For The People with substantial increases to non-defense spending alongside small increases for defense-related programs. In addition to the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, the spending package contains $900 billion in emergency coronavirus relief to protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people. Now, the COVID-19 relief part of this bill is not perfect but action is urgent. In Arizona, we have seen some of the worst devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, relief for southern Arizona families has been long overdue. My colleagues and I have been fighting hard and long to pass a COVID relief bill and I am relieved we can finally deliver something today. While we did not secure every priority we sought, we are now successful in providing temporary relief, said Rep. Kirkpatrick.This bill will help make a down payment on giving our communities resources they need to help dis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/21/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-pass-omnibus-appropriations-and-coronavirus-relief-package/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Pass Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Democrats Secure Substantial Investments in Critical Priorities; Legislation Provides $900 Billion in Urgent Coronavirus Relief WASHINGTON Tonight, Rep. Kirkpatrick issued the following statement after the passage of the omnibus spending bill consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, coronavirus relief, and authorizations. The measure was considered as a divided question, with Divisions B, C, E, and F being agreed to on a bipartisan 327 to 85 vote and the remainder of the legislation being adopted by a bipartisan 359 to 53 vote. Tonight, we completed the long awaited appropriations process. As Arizona's appropriator, I'm proud of the work my office has done to ensure our state receives the resources it needs and deserves. This spending package invests in the American people, in our national defense,economic opportunity projects, and programs for our vulnerable communities. I look forward to sharing more of the specific Arizona funding wins over the next few days,said Rep. Kirkpatrick. The more than $1.4 trillion fiscal year 2021 appropriations omnibus furthers House Democrats' commitment to investing For The People with substantial increases to non-defense spending alongside small increases for defense-related programs. In addition to the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, the spending package contains $900 billion in emergency coronavirus relief to protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people. Now, the COVID-19 relief part of this bill is not perfect, but action is urgent. In Arizona, we have seen some of the worst devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, relief for southern Arizona families has been long overdue. My colleagues and I have been fighting long and hard to pass a COVID relief bill and I am relieved we can deliver something today. While we did not secure every priority we sought, we are now able to provide temporary relief,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.This bill will help make a down payment on giving our communities resources they need to help distribute vaccines, and provide… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-secure-new-aid-american-families | OHalleran Votes to Secure New Aid for American Families | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted in favor of H.R. 133: new legislation to address the public health and economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic and to fund the government through September 30, 2021. While I am beyond relieved we've finally passed a new, bipartisan deal for struggling families, businesses, and hospitals, this is no victory; it is merely delivering the bare minimum for the American people, said O'Halleran. Today, we finally did what should have been done months ago. Since we passed the CARES Act in March, I've worked with a bipartisan, bicameral group to come to the table, stay at the table, and work to restart negotiations. While today's package is not the totality of relief that is needed, I'm pleased we are finally moving in the direction we desperately need to go. In May, O'Halleran voted to pass the Heroes Act, a $3 trillion package to follow the CARES Act and throw a lifeline to families struggling to put food on the table due to no fault of their own, along with an updated Heroes Acta $2.2 trillion iteration of the originalwhich O'Halleran voted for in October. The Senate refused to take up either measure. Within today's joint COVID-19 aid package and omnibus is $120 billion in Unemployment Insurance an additional $300 per week for all workers receiving unemployment benefits expanded coverage to the self-employed, gig workers, and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, which provides additional weeks of federally-funded unemployment benefits to individuals who exhaust their regular state benefits; a second round of Economic Impact Payments $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 per year, $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000 per year, and a $600 payment for each child dependent, meaning a family of four will receive $2,400; $69 billion for vaccines, COVID-19 testing and tracing $20 billion for the purchase of vaccines, $9 billion for vaccine distribution, and roughly $22 billion to help states with t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-announces-key-provisions-included-end-year | Congressman Schweikert Announces Key Provisions Included in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced a number of critical provisions that he introduced or co-sponsored were included in the final end-of-year package being voted on by Congress. "I am very pleased to see many pieces of legislation I introduced or co-sponsored included in the final package being voted on by the House of Representatives today. This package should have been approved months ago, as many of our small businesses are closing permanently and too many hard-working Americans are still out of work. I urge my colleagues to focus on targeted solutions in our appropriations measures to help support government operations and the American people." Multiple pieces of legislation authored and co-sponsored by Congressman Schweikert were incorporated into the legislative package including: H.R. 6821, bipartisan legislation to ensure businesses are allowed to deduct their expenses if they utilized a PPP. In August, Congressman Schweikert wrote a letter to Congressional leadership specifically requesting this fix be included in the end-of-year relief package. Reducing Medical Expense Deduction Income Threshold, legislation to provide financial relief to American families facing the burden of high health care costs by permanently reducing the income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 7.5%. Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, provides temporary additional funding to support older foster youth, kin caregivers, at-risk families, state courts, adoptive families, and foster care prevention services, and allows older youth to remain in foster care during the pandemic. H.R. 5405 Southwest Tourism Expansion Act, Expansion of Arizona and New Mexico Border Zone Travel. Under current policy, eligible Mexican nationals can travel in certain areas of Arizona and New Mexico for up to 30 days. With CBP increasing security due to the recurrent vetting of travelers, this policy focuses on efficiencies and has shown both a decrease in costs to CBP and an increase in r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-applauds-25-million-awarded-throughout-arizona-address-violence | OHalleran Applauds $2.5 Million Awarded Throughout Arizona to Address Violence Against Women | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the announcement of $2.5 million in funding authorized under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) awarded to 22 organizations throughout Arizonaincluding six organizations in Arizona's First Congressional Districtthat address sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, stalking, and dating violence. As a former law enforcement officer, I have seen firsthand the uniquely heinous kind of damage domestic and sexual violence can do to survivors and families, said O'Halleran. Today, I am pleased to see much-needed funding headed to Arizona organizations that are working tirelessly to ensure survivors can access the resources, support, and protection they need. We must permanently reauthorize VAWA and continue the fight for change at every level. In Arizona's First Congressional District, funding was awarded to: Against Abuse, Inc., Casa Grande, AZ Alice's Place, Inc., Winslow, AZ Gila River Health Care, Sacaton, AZ Navajo County Attorney's Office North Country HealthCare, Flagstaff, AZ Victim Witness Services for Coconino County, Flagstaff, AZ The following organizations in Arizona were also awarded funding: Amberly's Place Family Advocacy Center Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council BLOOM365 City of Prescott Police Department Family Violence Center, Arizona State University Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona Mariposa Community Health Center New Life Center Pinal County Attorney's Office Prescott Valley Police Department Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Sojourner Center Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center Surprise Prosecutor's Office Today's funding was awarded via the Arizona STOP Violence Against Women Grant program funded by the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women, authorized by the Violence Against Women Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-exasperated-delayed-relief-and-funding-bill-disappointed-kick-can | OHalleran Exasperated by Delayed Relief and Funding Bill, Disappointed in Kick-the-Can Continuing Resolution Process | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONTonight, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.J.Res. 107, the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, funding the government at current levels through midnight on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Following the vote, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: This is ridiculous; leadership of both Houses and both parties have promised the introduction of a bipartisan funding measure and a new deal on COVID-19 aid by tonight's deadline. As I've said before, this kick-the-can process of funding the greatest nation on earth by days and weeks is completely unacceptable, keeping our military, federal agencies, and health centers hamstrung from planning for our country's future. While I am voting in favor of this measure tonight to ensure hardworking Arizonans aren't forced to face another disastrous government shutdown just before the holidays, I remain exasperated by this process of partisan procrastination, with Americans left in the dark. We must stay here, work, debate, and compromise until we have a deal for suffering families, hospitals, businesses, seniors, and students. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/17/icymi-rep-kirkpatrick-and-arizona-delegation-democrats-urge-state-action-on-rental-assistance-eviction-prevention/ | ICYMI: Rep. Kirkpatrick and Arizona Delegation Democrats Urge State Action on Rental Assistance & Eviction Prevention | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Kirkpatrick and her Democratic colleagues in the Arizona delegation wrote a letter to Governor Ducey for answers on how the State is working to prevent Arizonans from losing their homes as the eviction moratorium expires. While the Representatives are working to provide assistance on the federal level, they urged Governor Ducey to ensure that the funding allocated to Arizona is being used equitably and effectively, as Congress intended. Arizona is experiencing a striking and deadly second wave of COVID-19 cases, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium expiration date is rapidly nearing. There has not been an extension of the moratorium on the state level, either. According to reports by Arizona 211, more than one-third of calls received are urgent requests related to housing, and 66% of housing calls specifically address needing rental assistance,the Representatives wrote in their letter.We are concerned that despite the evident need for additional housing and rental assistance to stave off economic disaster and unthinkable hardship for families, funding is being diverted to state agencies outside the scope of congressional intent while Arizonans struggle to maintain their homes. It is critical to provide the necessary resources to Arizonans facing housing insecurity during this unprecedented public health crisis,the Representatives continued.We seek information on what additional plans the state has to help families facing eviction, landlords unable to pay mortgages, and those desperately seeking some form of relief to stay safe in their homes. No one should be unhoused in the middle of a global pandemic,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.My colleagues and I receive countless calls from frightened Arizonans who are concerned about their housing situation. It's not the time to sit idly by we need immediate and holistic action to keep people in their homes until we emerge from this crisis. To read the full letter, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-calls-governor-create-more-transparent-organized-vaccination-plan | O'Halleran Calls on Governor to Create More Transparent, Organized Vaccination Plan | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, following this week's Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, and expected EUAs of additional vaccines, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to Governor Doug Ducey expressing concern with the Arizona Department of Health Services' Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, requesting answers about critical infrastructure that must be in place to vaccinate seven million Arizonans over the next six months. As we prepare for what will undoubtedly be a complicated vaccination process, we must ensure that community health centers and other medical facilitiesmany of which have already been stretched thin by this public health crisis have the support they need to safely and rapidly vaccinate families and seniors throughout Arizona's rural, tribal, and vulnerable communities, said O'Halleran. This distribution process must be transparent and organized so that Arizonans in every corner of our state are informed and able to receive the vaccine safely, as soon as possible. In the letter, O'Halleran asks the Governors' office to Clarify and specify the state's prioritization of who will receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly as doses are limited; When are all individuals in the 1A category expected to be vaccinated? How will individuals in the 1B and 1C category be prioritized? Detail how the is state planning on working with CHCs, Rural Hospitals, and other health care providers to ensure that all Arizonans, including those in rural areas, are able to be properly vaccinated as resources allow; Confirm if additional resources necessary to build proper refrigeration facilities and train health care workers to ensure that initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are stored properly; Insist that a comprehensive public relations campaign be prepared to ensure that Arizonans are aware that the vaccine is safe and to provide broader information as to when members of the public will … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-gallego-mullin-bill-boost-resources-urban-indian-health | House Passes Gallego, Mullin Bill to Boost Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, H.R. 6535, the Coverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Act introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), passed the House by voice vote. H.R. 6535 would expand Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage to urban Indian health organizations, creating parity within the Indian Health System and giving urban programs a desperately needed boost in resources as they suffer shortages, closures, and financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian Health System, commonly referred to as the ITU system, is made up of the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal health programs, and urban Indian organizations (UIOs). UIOs provide culturally competent care for the over 70 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in urban centers. Despite this, UIOs are the only branch of the ITU system not currently eligible for coverage under FTCA. As a result, these frontline health programs spend up to $250,000 annually on liability policies funds that could otherwise be spent directly on patient care. The Coverage for Urban Indian Health Providers Act not only undoes the unfair and impractical disparate treatment of urban Indian organizations under FTCA, but it provides a much-needed infusion of resources to these programs, including Native Heath in my District, that are on the front lines of this pandemic. said Rep. Gallego, Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples. We cannot afford to leave urban Indians without access to care during and beyond this public health crisis. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support of this bill and I call on the Senate to send it to the President's desk immediately. Urban Indian Health Centers play a critical role in providing health care to Native Americans, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mullin said. Our bill ensures they are covered by the FTCA so they won't have to use their limited resources to cover costly liability lawsuits. I want to thank Congressman Gallego and Senators Lankford and Smith fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-sinema-lead-arizona-congressional-delegation-ensuring-arizona | Schweikert, Sinema Lead Arizona Congressional Delegation Ensuring Arizona Providers Receive Coronavirus Relief | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered in a bicameral,bipartisan effort to ensure Arizona Medicaid providers receivetheir full share of coronavirus Provider Relief Funds (PRF). We are concerned the current reconciliation of CARES Act funding requirements will disproportionally affect Arizona hospitals that continue to operate tirelessly to serve their communities through the end of the pandemic and beyond, wrote the Arizona Delegation. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) launched HEALTHII a program, approved by the CentersforMedicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), that helps close the Medicaid payment-to-cost shortfall for hospitals and increase Medicaid reimbursements to try and address doctor shortages. The delegation'sletter comes after leaders heard directly from Arizona hospitals who were concerned these supplemental payments would cut into future or recent PRF payments, when compared to 2019 revenue. If HEALTHII payments are counted as new revenuecompared to a 2019 baseline when the program did not existitcouldresultin lower provider relief assistance. As a result, this cuts the effectiveness of both programs (HEALTHII and Provider Relief Funds), which are intended to target two different issues. Provider Relief Fund payments are intended toaddress revenue losses from the pandemic, while HEALTHII payments address low Medicaid reimbursements. Read the full letterHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-sends-veterans-package-including-gallego-bill-president-s-desk | House Sends Veterans Package Including Gallego Bill to Presidents Desk | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House passed by voice vote a comprehensive veterans' legislative package, H.R. 7105, that included Rep. Gallego's bill H.R. 4908, Native American VeteranParity in Access to Care Today (PACT) Act. The package also includes provisions supported by Congressman Gallego to assist homeless veterans, improve women's access to the VA, enhance benefits to veterans and their families, and help student veterans who've been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 4908 was first introduced by Rep. Gallego last year after an October 2019 hearing in which he called out the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for its unconstitutional practice of charging American Indian and Alaska Native veterans a copayment for receiving care at the VHA. The bipartisan measure would bring the VHA in line with the federal trust responsibility to Tribal Nations by prohibiting the VA from charging copays to Native veterans. America's trust and treaty obligations guarantee Native Americans access to health care free of cost and, accordingly, they are not charged copays at federally-funded Indian Health Service and Tribal health facilities. Despite this, Native veterans who seek care at the VHA are currently subject to these out-of-pocket costs. Rep. Gallego made the following statement: As Chairman of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples and a veteran myself, I am deeply proud to have worked with my colleagues, Indian Country, and the VA to send this critical provision to the President's desk. Native Americans have fought in every American conflict since the American Revolution over a century before they were even granted citizenship. They also serve our country at higher rates than any other demographic group. It is long past time we kept our promises to them in return for their patriotic service and ensured that Native veterans have access to the health care they are owed both as veterans and as Native Americans. I urge the President to sign this policy and this package into law as soon as possible. Rep. Ruben Gall… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-releases-statement-applauding-surprise-billing | Congressman Schweikert Releases Statement Applauding Surprise Billing Agreement | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding key House and Senate Committees recently introduced legislation to protect patients from surprise billing and provide transparency for medical payment disputes. "I am very pleased to see us come together to end surprise billing and provide patients with the transparency they deserve when receiving care. This legislation is far overdue, and will put patients first. Americans can now be taken out of the negotiation process, and start a visit with an understanding of the services they are being provided. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to provide accessible, convenient, and affordable care." Background: The bipartisan, bicameral agreement protects patients and establishes a fair payment dispute process including: Holds patients harmless from surprise medical bills, including from air ambulance providers, by ensuring they are only responsible for their in-network cost-sharing amounts, including deductibles, in both emergency situations and certain non-emergency situations where patients do not have the ability to choose an in-network provider. Prohibits certain out-of-network providers from balance billing patients unless the provider gives the patient notice of their network status and an estimate of charges 72 hours prior to receiving out-of-network services and the patient provides consent to receive out-of-network care. Creates a framework that takes patients out of the middle, and allows health care providers and insurers to resolve payment disputes without involving the patient. Under the agreement, insurers will make a payment to the provider that is determined either through negotiation between the parties or an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. There is no minimum payment threshold to enter IDR, and claims may be batched together to ease administrative burdens. If the parties choose to utilize the IDR process, both parties would each submit an offer to the independ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gop-rep-corrects-democratic-myths-about-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act | GOP Rep Corrects Democratic Myths About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | 14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Ste. 221 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 946-2411 Fax: (480) 946-2446 For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/breaking-house-passes-o-halleran-bill-electrify-indian-country | BREAKING: House Passes OHalleran Bill to Electrify Indian Country | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 5541, the Tribal Power Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) that ensures tribal communities can access affordable, reliable energy sources. The legislation is cosponsored by Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK-02) and passed on voice vote. While nationwide electrification began in the 1930s, many Native American communities still lack basic access to electricityas many as 15,000 families on the Navajo Nation alone,said Rep. O'Halleran, following the voice vote.Now more than ever before, we must ensure tribal communities have the federal support they need to build out electrification operations, update and expand new energy infrastructure, and are not left behind as our energy market evolves toward renewable energy sources. I was honored to see my bill pass today with broad, bipartisan support. The Tribal Power Act aids tribal energy development by: reauthorizing the Department of Energy's Indian Energy Education Planning and Management Assistance Program at $30 million annually from FY 2021-2025; granting the Director of the Office of Indian Energy the authority to reduce the cost share threshold required for grants awarded under the program to 10% if a tribe meets established criteria for severe financial need; and requiring the Department of Energy to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the availability and reliability of electricity for those residing in tribal communities or on tribal land. In addition to these legislative initiatives, the Department of Energy is also required to identify barriers and provide recommendations to Congress to improve access to reliable electricity service on tribal lands. Rural and tribal communities far too often struggle with outdated and inadequate infrastructure, and often stand to gain the most from innovative solutions and investment, continued O'Halleran. This year, as COVID-19 has hit tribes disproportionately hard, we must ensure that economic hardship is not … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-statement-continuing-resolution | OHalleran Statement on Continuing Resolution | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, following House passage of H.R. 8900, legislation funding the government through December 18, 2020 at current funding levels, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: While I am relieved our brave servicemembers and hardworking federal employees aren't entering into another disastrous government shutdown just before the holidays, this kick-the-can approach of endless continuing resolutions is outdated and ineffective. We have a responsibility to pass a bipartisan budget that invests in the future of our country, and it must be done on time every year. Additionally, too many Arizonans are entering this holiday season having lost a loved one to COVID-19; we need to get a new coronavirus aid package done for Americans, and we cannot in good conscience leave Washington without delivering for the families we were elected to represent. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rio-de-flag-tonto-creek-projects-fast-tracked-o-halleran-supported-bill | Rio de Flag, Tonto Creek Projects Fast-tracked in OHalleran-supported Bill | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONLast night, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass S. 1811, the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2020. The comprehensive water legislation improves our water infrastructure, strengthens America's competitive edge by investing in our ports, harbors, and waterways, increases federal coordination with tribal communities, and makes updated water, wastewater, and groundwater infrastructure more affordable. O'Halleran fought for the legislation to include language that prioritizes two flood control projects in Arizona's First Congressional District, expediting the Rio de Flag project in Flagstaff and authorizing important studies to begin the project in Tonto Creek in Gila County. Arizonans know that water is the lifeblood of the Southwest. Last night, I was proud to vote in favor of this bipartisan legislation that prioritizes the responsible use of, investment in, and conservation of our most precious resource, said Rep. O'Halleran. Much work is left to be done to secure safe, clean water for families across our state, combat our decades-long drought, and address the negative effects climate change has had on our communities. Text of the legislation is available, HERE. Arizona flood control projects are listed on page 152. Earlier this year, O'Halleran announced $21 million in Department of Transportation grants to construct a bridge over Tonto Creek, where three children died in flood waters last spring. Long an advocate for prioritization of the Rio de Flag project, O'Halleran secured $52 million in funding for the initiative through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this February. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-against-ndaa | Congressman Biggs Votes Against the NDAA Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Biggs voted against this conference report and issued the following statement: I support our military and have voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act in previous years. However, this year's version of the NDAA was chalked full of special and anti-American interests that I could not, in good conscience, vote to support. Both the policies and the process are broken for this NDAA, and the House must begin to consider this bill under an open rule process. The considerations under the NDAA are too important for them not to warrant honest and open debate. The NDAA fails to prioritize strong border security operations along the southern border. It allows our endless wars to continue into perpetuity. It did not include my amendment that would have required the Department of Defense to report to Congress on defense spending by allied countries. And it authorizes the repeal of the Chief Management Officer position one of the only offices at DOD that saves us money. Due to these reasons, and others, I was forced to oppose this conference report. I support President Trump's promise to veto this legislation once it reaches his desk, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that Congress will not be able to override his veto. We can and must do much better for our troops. I hope my Democrat colleagues will come back to the table and work with us to give our troops the very best from the United States Congress. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/08/rep-kirkpatrick-secures-arizona-victories-in-final-ndaa-passage/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Arizona Victories in Final NDAA Passage | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Introduced Amendments for A-10 Transparency and Wildlife Protections (Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Kirkpatrick joined her House colleagues to pass the Conference Report on H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021. The NDAA authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for our national defense for FY 2021, including approximately $69 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Rep. Kirkpatrick's two Arizona centric amendments were successfully included in the final passage of the bill. The bill passed the House with a 335-78 bipartisan vote, overriding the President's veto authority. This year's NDAA included an impressive list of key Democratic priorities, such as creating a more inclusive and diverse military, establishing norms to counter racism and extremism, providing a pay raise for our troops, making investments in military infrastructure, improving sexual assault prevention and response programs, as well as authorizing hazard duty pay for service members in harm's way. The NDAA we passed today honors our values, strengthens our security, and advances America's leadership in the world,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.Seeing all of the provisions come together, from providing more Veterans assistance to taking strides on climate change, has been an incredible experience and a meaningful one. Additionally, two of Rep. Kirkpatrick's amendments made it into the final billone that would ensure greater transparency from the Air Force with the A-10 re-winging effort, and another to support the Sentinel Landscape partnership. The A-10 amendment will require a report to the congressional defense committees on the progress the service has made toward the A-10 re-winging. The Sentinel Landscape partnership at Fort Huachuca is a popular local collaboration that would protect wildlife habitat while also ensuring military readiness. Rep. Kirkpatrick's amendment would help facilitate the Sentinel Landscape partnership by making it easier for the Department of Defense to p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-nearly-200-million-rural-broadband-arizona | OHalleran: Nearly $200 Million for Rural Broadband in Arizona | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that nearly $200 million in federal funding had been awarded by the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to build high-speed broadband networks in 129,445 locations throughout Arizona. Last year, O'Halleran sent a bipartisan letter to the FCC requesting procedures for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to maximize the efficiency and efficacy of the funds for rural broadband deployment to ensure networks constructed with such funds are of the highest quality and provide the speeds necessary to improve the quality of life for families throughout rural America. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the urgent need to address the dire inadequacy of access to quality broadband in rural communities, as families increasingly rely on the internet to work, learn, and receive health care safely, said O'Halleran. I am pleased that the FCC heeded my urgent request to connect more rural families to the high-speed internet they need, and I will continue to provide oversight of the FCC as we take important steps toward closing the digital divide in Arizona. A total of $195,847,668.40 in support funds were awarded through the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction to 7 bidders in Arizona to serve 129,445 locations throughout the state. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-give-troops-pay-raise | OHalleran Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the bipartisan Conference Report on H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The annual legislation includes a 3% pay increase for servicemembers, authorization of funding to strengthen American ability to respond to potential COVID-19 resurgence and other infectious diseases in the future, and improvements to military family paid maternal and paternal leave, child care, and sexual assault prevention and response programs within the U.S. armed forces. Within the bill are several Arizona-specific wins O'Halleran helped to secure, including: a Land Conveyance at Camp Navajo from the U.S. Army to the State of Arizona for Arizona National Guard Training purposes, and defense industrial base economic development purposes; expansion of contracting budget authority for the F-35 program; protections for the A-10 Warthog aircraft and the KC-135 refueling aircraft from retirement by the Air Force or DOD, which will keep many jobs in Arizona; theO'Halleran-cosponsored Seeding Rural Resilience Act, which will help to reduce the growing rate of suicide in rural areasparticularly farming and agricultural production communitiesacross the country. With the passage of today's NDAA we are ensuring our military remains the strongest in the world and giving our servicemembers amuch-deserved pay increase, said O'Halleran following the floor vote. I was pleased to see my initiatives that will cut red tape and expand economic development opportunity for Arizonans by increasing military-civilian operation coordination, and our bill to address the growing crisis of rural suicide, were also included in this year's package. A tailored land transfer at Flagstaff's Camp Navajo will allow for select commercial activities to take place on parts ofthe basewhile still allowing the Department of Defense to safely carry out its missions there, empowering Camp Navajo to utilize excess storage capacit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikerts-legislation-included-national-defense | Congressman Schweikert's Legislation Included in National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act conference report includes his legislation, H.R. 7139, the Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, as well as three amendments he introduced to promote innovation and military readiness. The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, wouldrequire the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to commission a study on China's influence in setting global standards for emerging technologies. "I am pleased to see each of these pieces of legislation included in the final text of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These sections will promote innovation and national security while ensuring the United States will remain a leader on the global stage." Background: The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, which was introduced by Rep. Schweikert and Rep. Ami Bera, was also included on the House GOP's China Task Force Report list of recommendations for Congress to consider. This bill also has a recently introduced Senate companion bill, S. 4901, led by Sens. Cortez-Masto and Portman. Additional amendments included: Study and report on increasing telehealth services across Armed Force; Fully funds the Navy's Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program; and Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress regarding recommendations on cyber hygiene practices for the DOD. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-urges-bipartisan-bicameral-compromise-covid-19-relief | OHalleran Urges Bipartisan, Bicameral Compromise on COVID-19 Relief | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) joined his colleagues in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of 25 Republicans and 25 Democrats focused on finding common ground on our nation's toughest challenges, at a press conference to present their $908 billion, four-month, COVID-19 emergency relief framework. Following the event, O'Halleran released the following statement: This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended American life. Tens of millions are unemployed, beloved mom-and-pop businesses have closed their doors for good, and we've lost over 270,000 mothers, grandfathers, friends, and neighbors. Today, over 13 million individuals in the U.S. have tested positive for this virus, and our hospitals are reaching a breaking point yet again. This is long overdue; both housesof Congress are at the table to debate and discuss much-needed coronavirus aid, but this is only a starting point. Much more needs to be done to address this deadly pandemic in the coming months and I stand ready and willing to work with anyone to secure results for Arizona families. As I said at today's press conference, we cannot leave until we get this done. A breakdown of the bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief framework can be found HERE. The Framework was introduced in the Senate by a bipartisan groupSenators Joe Manchin (WV), Susan Collins (ME), Mark Warner (VA), Bill Cassidy (LA), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Angus King (ME), Mitt Romney (UT), and Maggie Hassan (NH). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-bicameral-group-48-lawmakers-calling | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of 48 Lawmakers in Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined 48 lawmakers incalling for the expansion of access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent. Provisions from theCONNECT for Health Acthave allowed Medicare beneficiaries in all areas of the country, and in their homes, to utilize telehealth services. This provision was included in previous COVID-19 legislation but will expire following the pandemic unless congressional leaders act now to make those measures permanent. "It has been incredible to see the expansion and appreciation for telehealth services being utilized since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,"said Schweikert. "This technology has the ability to provide a comfortable, and accessible tool for patients to connect with their doctors, and must be further expanded beyond this crisis. I am pleased to see this healthcare technology widely supported amongst my colleagues, and look forward to continuing our work on the Telehealth Caucus to ensure every American has access to their healthcare." In their letter, the lawmakers highlight the growing use and benefits of telehealth during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as patients seek to avoid traveling to hospitals and other providers and instead receive care at home. New data shows that the number of Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services increased by nearly 13,000 percent in just a month and a half during the pandemic.. Schweikert was joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Angus King (I-Maine), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/03/rep-kirkpatrick-fights-for-land-ports-of-entry-funding-in-final-fy2021-funding-bill/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Fights for Land Ports of Entry Funding in Final FY2021 Funding Bill | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Emphasizes urgent need for modernization of Arizona LPOEs (Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Kirkpatrick and her colleagues sent a letter to House and Senate leadership emphasizing the need to include $2.8 billion for land ports of entry (LPOE) modernization in the FY2021 appropriations funding bill. In July, Rep. Kirkpatrick was successful in securing funding for Land Ports of Entry projects within the 2021 budget, which passed the House in the summer and made its way to budget negotiations in the Senate. I have toured our Southern Arizona ports it is clear they are no longer suitable for the high volume of traffic that flows through them every day,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.Between commercial trade, cross-border tourism and economic activity, and CBP monitoring, it is clear we desperately need modernized ports, especially in Douglas. Securing the funding needed to modernize Arizona's land ports of entry has been my top priority since the start of the appropriations process, and I will continue fighting until we see it through. LPOEs are critical to national security and local economies,expressed the Representatives. The vast majority of trade with Mexico and Canada two of the nation's three largest trading partners flows through LPOEs, which facilitate vital economic activity while providing Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) the facilities and tools necessary to regulate flow in and out of our country. Many LPOEs have aged and are no longer suitable to process the volume of traffic that flows through them every day. Three of the fifteen LPOEs on the Financial Services and General Government's priority list are in Arizona: the San Luis Port of Entry and the commercial and non-commercial ports in Douglas. I was able to make strides in committee and get the funding passed in the House budget but now it's time to carry out the mission through the end. I am fighting tooth and nail to get the funding LPOEs need all the way through and included in the final FY2021 budget,explained Rep Kirkpatrick. While we are aware of budget… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/over-5-million-headed-arizona-community-health-centers | Over $5 Million Headed to Arizona Community Health Centers | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had awarded over $5 million in new grants to community health centers (CHCs) in Arizona's First Congressional District. This year, Arizona community health centers have been stretched thin as they work to provide hundreds of thousands of Arizonans with the critical care and resources they need during this public health crisis, said O'Halleran. Now, more than ever before, we must ensure that CHCs have the funding and support they need to continue to serve Arizona families and to support the doctors, nurses, and staff working tirelessly on the frontlines of this pandemic. A grant of $2,154,131 was awarded to Marana Health Center in Marana and a grant of $3,289,877 was awarded to North Country Healthcare in Flagstaff through the HHS Health Center Cluster grant program. Last year, O'Halleran re-introduced legislation to ensure community health centers across the nation are fully funded. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-over-1-million-tribal-head-start-programs-az-01 | OHalleran Announces Over $1 Million for Tribal Head Start Programs in AZ-01 | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had awarded a grant of over $1 million to support Head Start programs for the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Last year, Head Start and Early Head Start programs provided essential support and services for over 19,000 families in Arizona, said O'Halleran. This year, as we work to address COVID-19, we must honor tribal sovereignty and ensure Native Nations are empowered to make the right decisions for education in their individual communities. I am working to make sure Head Start programs have the funding they need to continue to serve struggling families and kids during this pandemic. A grant of $1,171,091 was awarded to the White Mountain Apache Tribe to support the development and expansion of the tribe's Head Start programs. This year, O'Halleran joined a group of colleagues on aletter to Congressional leadership to urge full funding for Head Start programs as child care providers adapt to COVID-19 and work to continue serving vulnerable families. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-david-schweikert-announces-chief-staff-departure | Congressman David Schweikert Announces Chief of Staff Departure | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) announced the departure of his Chief of Staff Katherina Dimenstein, who has served as Schweikert's longtime senior aide, at the end of this week. Dimenstein departs the office after having served as Chief of Staff since July of 2018, previously serving as Legislative Director during the 115th Congress. As Chief of Staff, Dimenstein managed all Washington, D.C. office operations and Schweikert's legislative priorities on the Ways and Means Committee. "I want to thank Katherina for her dedication and service to Arizona's 6th District over the last eight years. She did an outstanding job for our office, especially her excellent work on promoting strong trade relationships for Arizona and helping modernize our tax code through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. She's an incredibly valued member of our team, and we will miss her. said Congressman David Schweikert I am incredibly thankful for Congressman Schweikert's support as I move on to this next step in my career. It has been an honor to work for David, and alongside the best team on Capitol Hill. David provided me the incredible opportunity to serve the people of Arizona, and I am forever grateful for his trust and support. I look forward to continuing to follow David's work to provide opportunity and success for all Arizonans. said Katherina Dimenstein The Congressman's long time District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff Kevin Knight will take over as Acting Chief of Staff. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-doj-investigate-us-representative-bill-pascrell | Congressman Biggs Requests DOJ Investigation of U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for Possible Civil Rights Violations | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, urging him to investigate U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. Representatives Warren Davidson (OH-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Randy Weber (TX-14) co-signed the letter. Read the text of the letter below: November 27, 2020 The Honorable William Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr, We urge you to investigate Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. On November 20, Representative Pascrell sent a letter to the State Bar of Arizona, the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, the Office of the Bar Counsel of Nevada, the State of New York Grievance Committee, and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, accusing the attorneys of filing frivolous lawsuits and requesting that each agency commence an immediate investigation of their actions and consider sanctions for their conduct up to and including revocation of their licenses to practice law in your jurisdiction. The President has every right to petition the courts to ensure that every legal ballot is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. And, he has the right to retain counsel to represent him. In turn his attorneys must be free to zealously advocate for the protection of the President'… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/12/01/rep-kirkpatrick-voices-support-for-tucson-mayor-regina-romeros-curfew-request-to-curb-the-spread-of-covid-19/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Voices Support for Tucson Mayor Regina Romeros Curfew Request to Curb the Spread of COVID-19 | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Cites need to take vigorous action against the alarming rate of spread in Southern Arizona (Washington, D.C.) Today, Representative Kirkpatrick released the following statement in support of Tucson Mayor Romero's request for the establishment of a mandatory curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19. I stand in solidarity with Mayor Romero's decision to request a nightly curfew to help stop the spread of this deadly virus, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. In a time of crisis, we need to rely and base decisions on facts. The truth of the matter is that COVID-19 is spreading at an increasingly alarming rate throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona, and something must be done. There are now 40,000 reported cases in Tucson and there have been 700 deaths. The city has witnessed a record number of cases per day, and hospitals could reach their capacities this week. The Mayor's requested curfew would start at 8 p.m. beginning Tuesday, December 1 and would be in place through December 22. It would prohibit all persons from being present on any public street or in any public place, with exceptions for law enforcement, emergency and medical personnel, people performing essential functions, and unhoused people. We are at an inflection point, and our actions today will determine what happens in the next three weeks, announced Mayor Romero. My colleagues on the council and I are asking each and every Tucsonan to do their part to slow the spread, especially for our family and friends working in our hospitals. We need statewide action, and I strongly urge Governor Ducey to act swiftly to protect the health of Arizonans. Mayor Romero has shown strong leadership throughout the entirety of the pandemic, and as a result, she has been more successful in slowing the spread than the Governor has at the state level, added Rep. Kirkpatrick. We've seen the data. Masks work. Social distancing works. Small measures advised to us by health experts go a long way in stopping the spread of this disease. The Mayor's suggested curfew will have positive and cri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-introduce-resolution-censure-democrat-lawmaker-bullying-trump | House Republicans introduce resolution to censure Democrat lawmaker for bullying Trump legal team | 2020-11-29 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to censure (i.e., formally reprimand) a Democrat official in the chamber who is trying to get Rudy Giuliani's law license cancelled because of the ex-NYC mayor's efforts in contesting the 2020 election results. Far-left Democrat Bill Pascrell prompted the GOP censure motion after he filed complaints against Giuliani and 22 other Trump campaign attorneys with the bar associations (sometimes known as grievance committees or by other names), the regulatory organizations that supervise lawyers, in New York Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada. Theoretically, these complaints could lead to disbarment, which means the revocation or suspension of the state licenses necessary to practice law. According to U.S. Rep Pascrell, in what sounds like a classic case of projection, the Trump lawyers are supposedly guilty of filing frivolous lawsuits and trying to help Trump steal the election and dismantle democracy. House Resolution 1241, introduced by GOP Reps. Andy Biggs, the chair of the Freedom Caucus, along with colleagues Warren Davidson, Andy Harris, Debbie Lesko, and Randy Weber, points out that President Donald J. Trump's campaign has a legal right to sue to ensure that each legal vote is counted and to challenge any illegal votes; andeach candidate running for public office in each State has the right to pursue every legal option to ensure ballot integrity and fair elections. Pascrell, a longtime politician who represents a blue district in north Jersey, should be censured for conduct that threatens the livelihoods of American citizens in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives, the resolution concludes. If the resolution gains approval, the House Speaker would be required to formally rebuke Pascrell during a legislative session. With the Democrats holding on to a narrow majority in the House after GOP gains, the chances of this occurring are slim to none, assuming the resolution even ever emerges … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-congressman-wants-house-censure-pascrell-trying-get-giuliani-disbarred | GOP congressman wants House to censure Pascrell for trying to get Giuliani disbarred | 2020-11-28 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) today lashed out at a Republican congressman from Arizona who wants the House to censure him for seeking to disbar former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 22 other attorneys who have filed lawsuits seeking to change the results of the election, which Joe Biden won, in favor of President Donald Trump. Fascist wannabes won't muzzle my free speech or stop me from defending our republic, Pascrell said. Those supporting this pathetic resolution are complicit in Trump's attempt to become a dictator. The resolution, introduced on Friday by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona), alleges that Trump's campaign has a legal right to sue to ensure that each legal vote is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. Biggs and four other GOP House members, want to censure Pascrell for conduct that threatens the livelihoods of American citizens in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives. Each candidate running for public office in each state has the right to pursue every legal option to ensure ballot integrity and fair elections, Biggs' resolution reads. Pascrell dismissed the actions by the Republicans. Donald Trump and his minions are trying to steal the election after getting blown out by President-elect Joe Biden, the 12-term congressman said. His lawyers filing frivolous lawsuits in taxpayer-funded courts are accomplices to Trump's assault on American democracy and they must be held accountable. I have proudly called for them to lose their law licenses. The bid by Biggs is unlikely to prevail in a Democratic-controlled Congress, and would be an uphill battle anyway. Just seven congressmen have been censured in the last 100 years, all for ethics issues. The first censure in Conrgess came in 1832 when Rep. William Stanberry, a New Jersey native who grew up in Essex County, was disciplined for insulting the Speaker of the House. A congressman from Ohio at the time, Stanberry got in hot water for saying that Speaker Andrew Stevenson his attention was too frequently turn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/ohalleran-co-sponsors-bill-benefit-electric-car-industry | O'Halleran co-sponsors bill to benefit electric car industry | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON As Lucid Motors gets closer to rolling out new vehicles at its electric auto manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran is co-sponsoring legislation that would fund more vehicle charging stations. This week O'Halleran, D-Ariz., and Rep. Michael C. Burgess, D-Texas, introduced HR 8807, the Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning Act. The bill would create a $10 million grant program to assist localities and electric utilities to identify the locations for electric vehicle charging stations in their communities. According to a press release, O'Halleran and Burgess' legislation would assist communities in saving money on transportation costs, reducing environmental impacts from tailpipe emissions and gaining access to new, cutting edge transportation technology by providing consumers and developers better, data-driven, more publicly accessible information, allowing them to make the best planning and investment decisions for their individual needs, and creating new, American manufacturing jobs in the process. As our transportation sector evolves with several automated car manufacturing facilities already contributing to the economy of our growing state we must ensure that long-overlooked areas and rural districts like Arizona's First are not left behind, said O'Halleran. Our bill ensures that both communities and the private sector can identify priority areas to make the best investments in the EV industry. This growing market is taking action to lower emissions and combat climate change while bolstering our transportation economy and opening up new, good-paying jobs for Arizonans. It's a win-win-win. The legislation has received the support of industry experts as well as energy and climate nonprofits. Electric vehicles, EVs, hold immense promise for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, but concern about the ability to recharge an EV when needed is currently an obstacle to their widespread adoption, said Heather Reams, executive director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-burgess-introduce-bill-create-jobs-electric-vehicle-market | OHalleran, Burgess Introduce Bill to Create Jobs in Electric Vehicle Market | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) introduced H.R. 8807, the Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning Act (EV MAP Act). The bill would create a $10 million grant program to assist localities and electric utilities to identify the locations for electric vehicle charging stations in their communities. O'Halleran and Burgess' legislation will assist communities in saving money on transportation costs, reducing environmental impacts from tailpipe emissions, and gaining access to new, cutting edge transportation technology by providing consumers and developers better, data-driven, more publicly accessible information, allowing them to make the best planning and investment decisions for their individual needs, and creating new, American manufacturing jobs in the process. View text of the bill, HERE. As our transportation sector evolveswith several automated car manufacturing facilities already contributing to the economy of our growing statewe must ensure that long-overlooked areas and rural districts like Arizona's First are not left behind, said O'Halleran. Our bill ensures that both communities and the private sector can identify priority areas to make the best investments in the EV industry. This growing market is taking action to lower emissions and combat climate change while bolstering our transportation economy and opening up new, good-paying jobs for Arizonans. It's a win-win-win. Electric vehicles are a growing part of our nation's auto fleet in the 21stcentury, said Burgess. Several auto manufacturers are already expanding their electric vehicle product lines. These innovative vehicles hold the promise to create many new manufacturing jobs here in the United States and answer consumer demands for lower overall energy costs while reducing auto emissions. The EV MAP Act addresses one of the most pressing issues EV owners have range anxiety. This small investment will provide more accessible information for EV owners and infrastructure developers to ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-rep-says-americans-choose-freedom-after-more-2-million-fly-over-weekend | GOP Rep. Says 'Americans Choose Freedom' after More than 2 Million Fly over Weekend | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | ARepublican congressman said Americans had chosen freedom after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed that more than two million travelers had passed through their checkpoints over the weekend leading up to the Thanksgiving holidays. Reacting to the figures posted on social media, Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona simply tweeted: "Americans choose freedom." He backed the decision of millions of flyers after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against Thanksgiving travel last Thursday. TSA data from Saturday and Sunday shows that more than two million passengers were screened over the weekenda notable increase on the two-day totals stretching back to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. When the totals for Friday are included, the TSA figures show that more than three million passengers were screened between Friday and Sunday. Roughly twice as many passengers traveled over the same days last year. The CDC said last week that the "safest way" for Americans to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays was to remain in their households to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as cases spike across the country. "Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19," the CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines read. "Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others this year." The guidelines later advise travelers to always wear a mask on public transport, adhere to the usual social distancing rules and to get a flu shot before they return home for Thanksgiving celebrations. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, told Americans to use "common sense" when deciding whether or not to embark on trips over the holidays, and repeated CDC advise to wear a face mask in public spaces. "Even if it's a very small group, to the extent possible, keep the mask on," Fauci told CBS. "Nothing is going to be perfect in this. Obviously, it's kind of difficult to be eating and drinking at a dinner with a mask on." The leading infectious … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/opening-117th-congress-will-be-different-due-pandemic | Opening of 117th Congress will be different due to pandemic | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | More complicated is planning for the swearing in of members. Members in Washington can be sworn in groups, Hoyer said. But the tricky part is figuring out how to accommodate those who are unable to travel for health reasons. The issue was raised before, and the parliamentarian ruled you had to be there. He ruled essentially you couldn't be sworn through television, Hoyer said. So I don't know exactly how we're going to do it for people who are unable to come. While that hasn't been resolved, Hoyer said he personally doesn't see why swearing in couldn't be conducted virtually if we can vote virtually and make big decisions virtually. Under the Constitution, opening day of each Congress is supposed to be Jan. 3. In 2021 that falls on a Sunday, so leaders are likely to move the date to Jan. 4 or Jan. 5, which requires both chambers passing a resolution agreeing to the date change. We've changed it before, Hoyer said. I've been here, as you know, 40 years. I can't remember ever being sworn in over a weekend. In addition to the speaker's election and swearing in of members, the House also typically passes its rules package on the opening day of each new Congress. In 2019 the package was split into multiple votes and passed over two days. Rules ChairmanJim McGovern, D-Mass., on Friday told CQ Roll Call he's hoping to have a package to present to the Democratic Caucus in a couple of weeks. We've opened it up and asked people for their advice and their guidance, he said. And everybody has an idea. Some of them are good ideas, some of them are OK ideas, some of them are really bad ideas, but we're vetting them all. So, it's just taking us a little while. Because the 117th Congress follows a presidential election, the House and Senate by law are supposed to hold a joint session to count the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6. Hoyer said he'd like to prevent all members from being on the floor for that, but social distancing could prove complicated if any members want to raise objections. Usually… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/republicans-accuse-democrats-hypocrisy-thanksgiving-restrictions | Republicans Accuse Democrats of Hypocrisy With Thanksgiving Restrictions | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Several top Republican politicians have hit out at Democrats for imposing restrictions on travel and gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving, accusing them of hypocrisy and violating the Constitution. Nevada on Sunday limited private gatherings with more than 10 people following similar restrictions in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan, and Kentucky. Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, warned that the state's case rate growth is at wildfire levels even outpacing neighboring states, such as Arizona. All available models indicate that Nevada is in a red zone'and our health experts anticipate continued case growth based on current trends. Democrats attend birthday parties indoors, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said on Fox News on Sunday, in an apparent reference to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. But expect you to celebrate Thanksgiving alone outside. Americans are tired of the hypocrisy. This has gotten so ridiculous and we forget this is America, he continued. When the first lockdown happened, the attorney general of the United States sent out a memo to all U.S. attorneys near the end of the memo he had a great line. He said, The Constitution is not suspended during a crisis.' And amen to that. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., added: Many in mainstream media, bureaucrats, & radical leftists cannot stand that Americans are making their own, free decisions by traveling for Thanksgiving. Expect a historic War on Christmas in return. Opponents of freedom will be thirsty for revenge on freedom-loving Americans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5149 | Rep. Grijalva Leads Arizona House Democratic Delegation in Demanding Answers on Delays in Unemployment Benefits to Arizonans | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Today, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva led Arizona's House Democratic delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia demanding answers on why so many Arizonans have yet to receive the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds they are entitled to under the CARES Act in a timely manner. The lawmakers expressed concern that overblown claims of fraud and cumbersome identification requirements are monopolizing valuable staff time at state unemployment program offices and resulting in incredible delays for families desperately seeking their earned unemployment insurance benefits. The letter comes at the heels of an Arizona Department of Employment Services' announcement to implement mass identification rechecks without addressing major issues with severe delays in benefits. Numerous constituents have reported upwards of five month delays in receiving a response from DES, problems accessing the helpline, unclear and nonexistent timelines in receiving benefits, and a lack of any system to resolve disputes despite submitting all requested documentation. Constituents have also reported being flagged for reasons such as identical passwords. The DES press release on the ID.Me system claimed mass fraud while citing convoluted data not necessarily identifying actual fraudulent activity. The lawmakers wrote: While Arizona recently implemented a new service with ID.me that will allow applicants to access their benefits and claims in a timely manner, Arizonans continue to encounter challenges while navigating this new system. The Arizona Republic reported that, as of November 6, 2020, over 2700 regular unemployment claims had waited more than three weeks to be paid.6 Unfortunately, these delays continue to cripple local economies. If workers are unable to buy goods and services, businesses cannot hire, retain, or pay their workers. This perpetuates uncertainty in an already floundering economy. We are writing to ask you for information so that our constituents may receive the benefits they are entit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/andy-biggs-and-co-want-full-audit-maricopa-countys-vote-ok-me-conditions | Andy Biggs and co. want a full audit of Maricopa County's vote? OK by me (with conditions) | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | The Great Arizona Sharpie Conspiracy ran dry. Cries of bias, green button errors and glitches in the tabulation equipment have gone nowhere. We are now up to Lawsuit No. 3 in the Republican Party's effort to overturn Arizona's vote for Joe Biden, this one objecting to Maricopa County's hand audit of a sampling of the vote by voting center rather than by precinct. But even if Republicans win the lawsuit, it won't satisfy them. So now comes Plan D. Or is it E? Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert are nowcalling for a full hand auditof Maricopa County's election results. Americans and Arizonans must have full confidence in our election processes and systems in order to maintain the bedrock of our constitutional republic, Biggs said, in a statement on Monday. Although Arizona conducts elections with far more transparency and accountability than other states, there have been some issues raised about the integrity of some of our election systems within the state. The only real issue being this: Trump didn't win. The last lawsuit involved 191 votes So now they're asking for a hand check of every one of the more than two million votes cast in Maricopa County. Hundreds of voters in Maricopa County have signed affidavits alleging their ballots cast in the November 3 election may have been discounted, they wrote, in a letter on Friday to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Every voter has the right to know that his or her ballot was accurately tabulated. That's apparently a reference to last week's green button lawsuit alleging that voters were not given a chance to fill out new ballots when tabulation machines flagged their ballots for errors. The state Republican Party set up a website to find voters who claimed to be victims of green button mischief. The Trump campaign and the GOP, in thatlawsuit, claimed the president lost potentially thousands of votes when poll workers prompted voters to press the green button and submit their flagged ballots, invalidating their vote in whichever race t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/arizona-lawmakers-push-space-command-headquarters | Arizona lawmakers push for Space Command headquarters | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX Members of Arizona's congressional delegation are advocating for the state to be selected as the location ofthe permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command. The offices of Republican U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett advocating for the selection of an Arizona site and requesting a meeting to discuss Arizona's qualifications. The other delegation members who also signed the letter were Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert and Democratic Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ann Kirkpatrick, Tom O'Halleran and Greg Stanton. The lawmakers' letter said many Arizona cities meet the specified qualifications and that Arizona would be the perfect location for the command's headquarters because of its many aerospace and defense contractors, good climate and existing military installations. Those installations include Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Army's Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista. Peterson Air Force Basein Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been designatedthe command's initial quarters. President Donald Trump formally launched Space Command in December. The goal is to improve the organization of U.S. military space operations and accelerate technical developments. The new command will draw elements from across the military services. It will have the same status as other headquarters such as U.S. Cyber Command, Special Operations Command and Strategic Command. There is also a Space Command within the Air Force. It also is based in Peterson. Ohio and Kansas are amongother statesseeking the U.S. Space Command's new quarters. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/trump-order-further-troop-withdrawal-afghanistan-iraq-inauguration-report | Trump to order further troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Iraq before inauguration: Report | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | President Trump is preparing to announce as early as this week that the U.S. will withdraw thousands of troops fromIraqandAfghanistanjust days before Inauguration Day in January, moving to fulfill a campaign promise but also sparking fierce blowback from some of his top political allies. The looming drawdown, first reported by CNN, suggests that the newPentagonleadership Mr. Trump has installed is ready to bring down the number of troops stationed in the region despite pushback from officials and experts who warn that a U.S. presence is still needed to defend national interests and defend longtime allies facing very real threats. According to multiple reports, the Defense Department has issued a warning order to commanders to start drawing up plans to roughly halve the number of U.S. combat troops inAfghanistanto 2,500, and to reduce the Iraqi deployment by a third, also to 2,500 troops, by Jan. 15 five days before presumptive President-electJoseph R. Bidentakes office. U.S. forces have been inAfghanistanfor nearly two decades, making it the longest war in American history. U.S. troops spearheaded the invasion that toppledIraq's Saddam Hussein in 2003, left for a few years early in the Obama administration, and returned toIraqin force in 2014 to deal with the rise of Islamic State. The drawdown move comes despite barely veiled warnings from topPentagongenerals that a drawdown especially inAfghanistan could leave U.S. troops and U.S. allies exposed at a perilous time. A peace deal betweenTrump administrationandAfghanistan'sTalibaninsurgency, struck last February, calls for an end to America's military presence in exchange for guarantees theTalibanwill not permit the country to be a safe haven for al Qaeda and other terrorist groups and that the radical The U.S. had about 12,000 troops in the country when the deal was signed. The number is now about 4,500. There are roughly 3,000 U.S. troops inIraq, down from more than 5,000 last year. Administration officials have previously said the number of troops inAfghanist… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-eager-return-washington-address-covid-19 | OHalleran Eager to Return to Washington, Address COVID-19 | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKToday, following news that the U.S. reported 150,000 new coronavirus cases, more than 67,000 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized, and nearly 13,000 in ICUs, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: The COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen, as predicted earlier this year. As a former police officer, Idedicatedmy career to working to protect and save lives. The goals of good governance are the same: serving and protecting the people we represent to the best of our abilities. This, however, isnotthe reality that Americans have endured this year. This administration and Senate leadership continue to withhold passage of a new COVID aid package, leaving Arizona families, businesses, and frontline workers to rely on the benefits they received all the way back in May, many of which have run out, including some that ended before August. In all, millions of Americans have been seriously impacted by the health effects of COVID-19, and, according torecent data fromthe National Institute of Health, 'up to 60% of people who contract COVID-19 will have long-term heartdamage, whether or not they experienced any symptoms.' These numbers and scientific discoveries are serious. Senate leadership, though, has not taken this seriously. The Senate Majority Leader confessed he wanted to wait until after the election to look at an aid package. In other words, he played politics at the risk of Americans' lives and livelihoods. Earlier this year, the House passed multiple bills to protect American lives, but they sit in the Senate. There is no reason for Americans to wait six months and counting to address this much-needed aid. During this time, millions of our fellow citizens have contracted this disease, over 167,000 have died, families have been devastated, our economy is still at risk, and our health care system is starting to become overwhelmed again as cases quickly rise. All of this and more because of the Senate leadership's declared decision that put politics above people. The Sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-gallego-bill-ensure-timely-accessible-health-care-native | House Passes Gallego Bill to Ensure Timely, Accessible Health Care for Native American Veterans | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, H.R. 6237, the PRC for Native Veterans Act introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. The PRC for Native Veterans Act would require the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribally-run health facilities for purchased and referred care (PRC) used for Native American veterans. H.R. 6237 clarifies that VHA is responsible for reimbursing not only direct care to Native veterans provided by a Tribe or IHS, which is current policy, but specialty and contract care provided through a Tribe or IHS. Reimbursing IHS and Tribes for PRC is absolutely vital in making sure Native veterans have timely, affordable access to the care they need, especially during a pandemic that has disproportionately impacted Native American communities. Rep. Gallego, Chairman of the House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the U.S., made the following statement: Native American communities have an incredible history of service to our nation, having fought for America in every war since the American Revolution. In return, it is long past time we keep our promise to Native veterans by ensuring they have access to the timely, high-quality health care that they are owed both as Tribal members and as American heroes. That is why I am proud to see the PRC for Native Veterans Act pass the House today. I look forward to the Senate taking swift action to ensure this bipartisan, commonsense policy is signed into law this year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/lawmakers-want-arizona-picked-space-command-headquarters | Lawmakers want Arizona picked for Space Command headquarters | 2020-11-15 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX (AP) Members of Arizona's congressional delegation are advocating for the state to be selected as the location of the permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command. The offices of Republican U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett advocating for the selection of an Arizona site and requesting a meeting to discuss Arizona's qualifications. The other delegation members who also signed the letter were Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert and Democratic Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ann Kirkpatrick, Tom O'Halleran and Greg Stanton. The lawmakers' letter said many Arizona cities meet the specified qualifications and that Arizona would be the perfect location" for the command's headquarters because of its many aerospace and defense contractors, good climate and existing military installations. Those installations include Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Army's Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista. Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been designated the command's initial quarters. President Donald Trump formally launched Space Command in December. The goal is to improve the organization of U.S. military space operations and accelerate technical developments. The new command will draw elements from across the military services. It will have the same status as other headquarters such as U.S. Cyber Command, Special Operations Command and Strategic Command. There is also a Space Command within the Air Force. It also is based in Peterson. Ohio and Kansas are among other states seeking the U.S. Space Command's new quarters. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-asks-trump-withdraw-troops-afghanistan-iraq-time-holidays | Rep. Andy Biggs asks Trump to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Iraq in time for holidays | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Andy Biggs wants President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq before the holidays. In a letter to Trump datedWednesday,Biggs, R-Ariz., characterized the service members' exit from the countriesa "gift" for the upcomingseason. In the letter, Biggs asks Trump to "look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq." Biggs cites the lack of progress in counterterrorism, nation-building efforts and the human and financial cost of the war as reasons to continue thewithdrawal of U.S. troops. "Nation-building doesn't work, as you immediately recognized upon taking office: Afghanistan and Iraq today are clearly not beacons of democracy, stability, or prosperity, despite the thousands of American lives and trillions of dollars we have sacrificed to try to remake these countries," Biggs said in the letter. The U.S. has spent or obligated $6.4 trillion dollars on fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan through 2020, according toBrown University. Additionally, at least 800,000 people have been killed by war violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemenand Pakistan, with more than 310,000 civiliansbeing killed since 2001. Biggs claimed that the Taliban retain control of much of Afghanistan with no change in the situationsince 2001. Biggs said that the achievementsthe U.S. have made in Iraq were not worth the cost. "Today, Iraq's government is shaky at best, addicted to continuing foreign assistance, and easily susceptible to pressure from outside actors, especially Iran," he wrote. Biggsclarified that his comments in the letter were not a criticism of the service members who have served in the Middle East and other overseas engagements. "Instead, it is an indictment of Washington's broken foreign policy establishment, which is dominated by arm-chair idealists who never seem to grasp the messy realities on the ground," he wrote. The U.S. first entered the war in Afghanistan 19 years ago after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In February, the U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-calls-sends-letter-president-trump-about-troop-withdrawals | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Trump about Troop Withdrawals in the Middle East | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | GILBERT, ARIZONA Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, asking him to continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read the text of the letter below: November 11, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC Dear Mr. President: Under your leadership, our nation has achieved unprecedented prosperity. Now, as we observe Veterans Day, I hope you will look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have both been enormously costly in lives and dollars. In the case of Afghanistan, instead of merely conducting counterterrorism operations in the wake the September 11, 2001, attacks, our troops engaged in full-scale nation-building efforts both before and after the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden in neighboring Pakistan, a supposed ally of the United States. Having now lasted over 19 years, the war in Afghanistan has been the longest overseas conflict in American history. But, sadly, the situation on the ground today looks much the same now as it did back in 2001, with the Taliban in control of much of the country. And then there is Iraq. Over the last 18 years, our forces toppled Saddam Hussein's government and successfully fought terrorists of many different stripes in Iraq, including the Islamic State. But these achievements have simply not been worth the cost. Instead of focusing on limited aims, we fell into the same nation-building, peacekeeping trap in Iraq that ensnared us in Afghanistan, even after major combat operations officially ended in 2011. Today, Iraq's government is shaky at best, addicted to continuing foreign assistance, and easily susceptible to pressure from outside actors, especially Iran. Nation-building doesn't work, as you immediately recognized upon taking office: Afghanistan and Iraq today are clearly not beacons of democracy, stability, or prosperity, despite th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5147 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Republican Attempts to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act in the Supreme Court | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, under a newly-cemented conservative majority, heard oral arguments for California v. Texas, a case brought by Republican state officials that would end the Affordable Care Act. The Trump Administration is a supporter of the Republican-led case that would gut consumer protections for those with preexisting conditions and immediately result in 21 million uninsured Americans. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: It is the epitome of cruelty that the Trump Administration and Republican leaders are trying to rip lifesaving healthcare away from millions of Americans in the middle of a pandemic and economic crisis. Despite a greater need than ever to ensure comprehensive coverage for all Americans, Trump and his enablers have chosen to prioritize their own political interests over the health and well-being of American families. While they've spent over a decade complaining about it, they don't even have a plan to replace it. It's the height of irresponsibility. The Affordable Care Act has exponentially expanded access to meaningful healthcare for millions of Americans. It ended discrimination against those with preexisting conditions, increased access to preventative care, and expanded Medicaid to cover more people. Numerous court challenges have upheld its constitutionality, and I urge the Supreme Court to base their ruling on the facts and the law, not political considerations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5146 | Rep. Grijalva Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on Victory in the 2020 Election | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' historic victory in the 2020 election: After four years of division, hate, and the outright assault on our values and institutions, the American people have firmly rejected President Trump.They braved a pandemic, the weather, and voter suppression efforts to cast their ballots and vote toward moving our country in a different direction, one that celebrates our diversity, humanity, and the dignity of every person. This is a win for science-based solutions to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and safely returning our students to school and putting our families back to work. It's a win for real action to combat the climate crisis and protect our planet and environment for generations to come. It's a win for transforming our immigration system into one that puts families first. But this isn't just a win for Biden supporters, it's a win for all Americans who love this country, love their neighbors, and want to see everyone not just scaping by to survive, but thrive. The American people have spoken, and I urge President Trump to respectfully concede and commit to a peaceful transition of power that all other Presidents have undertaken since the founding of our country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5145 | Rep. Grijalva Condemns Trump's Premature Declaration of Victory: 'An Assault on Our Republic and a Threat to Everything We Stand For' | 2020-11-04 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Last night, President Donald Trump declared victory in the 2020 Presidential Election before millions of ballots were counted in key states. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: In our democracy, elections are decided by the votersnot by edicts from any one candidate. Record numbers of voters have cast their ballots for new leadership led by Vice President Joe Biden & Senator Kamala Harris. We must wait until every vote is counted. For four years, we have witnessed Donald Trump denying reality, abusing his power, inciting bigotry, and corrupting our institutions. He's waged a war against mail-in ballots, deployed a band of thieving lawyers to suppress the vote, and repeatedly incited his supporters to doubt the legitimacy of the election if he loses. These latest attempts to undermine the election are an assault on our republic and a threat to everything we stand for. We will not allow President Trump to steal this election from the voters who overcame a pandemic and multiple barriers to voting to make their voices heard. We will fight the President's dishonesty, ego, and cowardice with truth, decency and democracy on our side. Every American who casts their ballot, whether in person, by mail, by dropbox, or drive-thru will have their vote counted. They will decide the next President, not Donald Trump. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-send-letter-attorney-general-barr-about-potential-riots | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to Attorney General Barr about Potential Riots on Election Day | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | GILBERT, ARIZONA Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, urging him to use the tools at his disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from riots on Election Day to ensure order on American streets. Read the text of the letter below: November 2, 2020 The Honorable William P. Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr: For the past few months, Americans have watched as extremist groups and violent rioters seized on the legitimate protests of law-abiding Americans as an opportunity to commit violence and sow discord across our country. We've witnessed billions of dollars in property damage done to small businesses, historical monuments defaced and torn down, and acts of violence committed against our law enforcement and those within our community. Now, as our nation approaches Election Day, we are being told that violent rioters, potentially numbering in the tens of thousands, are planning to descend upon our nation's capital if President Donald Trump is elected to a second term in the White House. News reports and other documents indicate that these rioters will target the White House, the Capitol, and Republican buildings and citizens throughout Washington, D.C. It is worth noting that there are no such credible threats of similar violence by supporters of President Trump in the event that former Vice President Joe Biden wins the election. I write to urge you to use the tools at your disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from these planned gatherings and ensure order in our streets. Please describe what plans you have in place to ensure the safety of our nation's capital, its residents, and our federal and local institutions. Sincerely, Andy Biggs Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-house-gop-commitment-defeat-virus-and | Congressman Schweikert Applauds House GOP Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding introduction of H.R. 14, House Republicans Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. This legislation is comprised of provisions introduced by Members on the Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Appropriations Committee. This bill includes H.R. 7714, legislation introduced by Congressman Schweikert to reduce the current 7.5 percent income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 5 percent for years 2020 and 2021, and make the 7.5 percent income threshold permanent for all other years. "I am proud to see my legislation to reduce the medical expense deduction threshold for Americans battling high-medical costs, especially during the pandemic, included in H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. Each provision in this bill will continue our much-needed work to defeat this virus, help individuals safely return to work, and support our businesses working hard to re-open. I urge my Democratic colleagues to join us in passing this bipartisan legislation to support our communities and further grow the economy." For a section-by-section break down of the bill, click HERE. To view full text of the bill, click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5144 | Rep. Grijalva Submits Remarks to the Congressional Record in Honor of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Antonio Estrada | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | NOGALES, AZ In honor of the retirement of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Antonio Estrada after over 50 years in local law enforcement, Rep. Grijalva submitted remarks to the Congressional Record praising his career in law enforcement as a model in policing practices that build trust in the communities they serve. His remarks read in part: His long exemplary career in law enforcement counts mainly accolades; however, as our country currently faces tensions between communities and local law enforcement, his greatest accomplishment could arguably be the longstanding positive relationship maintained between the local law enforcement agency and its community under his leadership. As a Sheriff who made it a point not only to enforce the law with strength, but to also enforce the law with compassion, empathy, integrity, dedication, commitment and passion, it's understandable why residents identify Marco Antonio Estrada, Sr., as a Sheriff who truly reflects the values of their small border town. Sheriff Estrada publicly defended those values and the people of Santa Cruz County against those who would demean the community. Congratulations on a job well done and time well served. He is a hero to his family and community and an example of good policing. There will never be another Sheriff Estrada, Sr., but the bar has been set high for The Office of Santa Cruz County Sheriff. Click here to read the full Congressional Record. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/broadband-licenses-granted-arizona-tribes-says-o-halleran | Broadband Licenses Granted to Arizona Tribes, Says OHalleran | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had granted 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses which can be used for high-speed wireless broadband to several tribes in Arizona's First Congressional District in the first tranche of licenses under the FCC's Rural Tribal Priority Window. This year, the coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the digital divide that rural and tribal communities have struggled with for years, said O'Halleran. Since coming to Congress, I have worked to increase the availability of reliable, high-speed internet for families across rural and tribal Arizona that often face the most significant barriers to digital connectivity. These 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses will open the door to economic growth and allow tribal families to work and learn remotely, access telehealth services, and stay connected to loved ones during this crisis. The Rural Tribal Priority Window is a unique opportunity that allows tribal governments to obtain spectrum licenses at zero cost to provide wireless broadband in their communities. I look forward to continuing to oversee the FCC's consideration of the remaining tribal applications in the Rural Tribal Priority Window, continued O'Halleran. For a full list of licenses granted to tribes in Arizona, click HERE. This year, O'Halleran led Congressional efforts to extend the window by which tribal governments were able to apply for new 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses under the Rural Tribal Priority Window; theFCC heeded O'Halleran's request and the deadline was pushedfrom August 3, 2020 to September 2, 2020. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-degette-slam-trump-s-decision-open-alaska-s-tongass | Reps. Gallego, DeGette Slam Trumps Decision to Open Up Alaskas Tongass National Forest to Harmful Clearcutting and Roadbuilding | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today the U.S. Forest Service announced its official decision to move forward with stripping Roadless Rule protections from Tongass National Forest in Alaska, one of the world's largest remaining intact temperate rain forests and a place that has been treasured by Americans for generations. The Roadless Rule has protected Tongass National Forest since 2001. The decision to strip Roadless Rule protections from this pristine national treasure is as reckless as it is unsurprising, given that this administration has prioritized maximizing profits for special interests over responsible land management policies time and again, said Rep. Ruben Gallego, Chairman of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples. As fires burn in the West, severe storms devastate the East, and heatwaves worsen in my own backyard in Arizona, we cannot afford to greenlight clearcutting in a forest that is one of our nation's strongest weapons in the fight against climate change. Stripping Roadless rule protections also threatens the lives and livelihoods of Alaska Native communities and those in Southeast Alaska who make their living on fishing, tourism, and recreation economies. This horrendous decision must be reversed before irreparable damage is done. The Roadless Rule is one of the most popular environmental policies in our country - but the Trump Administration's commitment to ripping protections from our public lands despite public opinion remains unparalleled," said Rep. Diana DeGette. We will never be able to undo the devastation this decision will cause to the Tongass. Congress needs to act immediately to codify this rule into law. Gallego and DeGette, along with House Natural Resources Chairman Grijalva, led a bicameral letter earlier this month urging Secretary Purdue to reverse course on the decision to exempt the Tongass from the Roadless Rule. They also introduced theRoadless Area Conservation Act along with Senator Maria Cantwell, which would prohibit commercial logging or the construction of roads in inventoried fed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5143 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on the Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSONAfter the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Supreme Court without a single Democratic vote, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: From Mitch McConnell's announcement that he would confirm a Supreme Court Justice within an hour of Justice Ginsburg's death, Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation has been a sham process. It's the height of hypocrisy for a Republican Party who refused to even give Merrick Garland a hearing in 2016. During her confirmation hearings, Justice Barrett refused to acknowledge the scientific consensus on climate change and whether she would uphold key precedents that have guaranteed important rights and protections for minority communities. Her confirmation is an insult to the memory of the late Justice Ginsburg who spent her life fighting for an America built on justice for all. Under Trump and McConnell's leadership, Senate Republicans have prioritized their own greed for power over the interests of American families. They have packed the federal courts at all levels with ideological extremists to implement an agenda that they know the American people do not support. Trump and the Republican Party consistently stoop to new lows in their quest to take healthcare away from millions of people, threaten the reproductive rights of millions of women, and endanger the livelihood of LGBTQ families. Instead of prioritizing relief for small businesses, communities, and working families impacted by COVID-19, Trump and Republicans rammed through a partisan confirmation one week before an election. We will not forget this sham process and Republican's hypocritical willingness to bend the rules when it helps their political agenda. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-praises-navajo-nation-school-opening | OHalleran Praises Navajo Nation School Opening | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the opening of the Little Springer School on Navajo Nation. The Little Springer School is one of several schools O'Halleran fought to secure funding for through the Bureau of Indian Education School Construction program. I am beyond pleased to see funding I have pushed for used to address the BIE School Construction backlog and build schools that serve Navajo children, families, and entire communities, said O'Halleran. This is a proud accomplishment for all involved, and I look forward to seeing the good this will do for the future of the Navajo Nation and Arizona as a whole. I will continue to work on both sides of the aisle to increase funding for this program and fully address this backlog. Additionally, the following schools are currently in the planning and design process: Lukachukai Community School Greasewood Springs Community School T'iis Nazbas Community School Tonalea Redlake School View O'Halleran's requests for funding for the Bureau of Indian Education's New School Replacement Program in the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations here. View O'Halleran's requests for funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' School Construction program in the Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-introduction-securing-strong-retirement | Congressman Schweikert Applauds Introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020, bipartisan legislation from the Ways and MeansCommittee that builds upon the SECURE Act, which became law in 2019. "I am pleased to see the Way and Means Committee continue our bipartisan efforts to prioritize the financial wellbeing of all Americans. Improving retirement security for our seniors, along with providing hard-working Americans with further resources needed to prepare for retirement, should be a priority for all of Congress. I applaud the recent introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act to build off our work in the SECURE Act, and I look forward to helping pass this important, bipartisan legislation." Background: The Setting Every Committee Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law in December of 2019. First introduced by a bipartisan group of Ways and Means Committee members including Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady, the SECURE Act expanded opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings andimproved the portability of lifetime income options from one plan to another. Congressman Schweikert was proud to support and vote in favor of the SECURE Act, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 417-3. The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 will: Promote savings earlier for retirement by enrolling employees automatically in their company's 401(k) plan, when a new plan is created; Create a new financial incentive for small businesses to offer retirement plans; Increase and modernize the existing federal tax credit for contributions to a retirement plan or IRA (the Saver's Credit); Expand retirement savings options for non-profit employees by allowing groups of non-profits to join together to offer retirement plans to their employees; Offer individuals 60 and older more flexibility to set aside savings as they approach retirem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5141 | Chair Grijalva Highlights New Report Documenting "Shameful" Trump Administration Data Breaches That Publicized Native American Tribal Finances | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today highlighted a new Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report documenting what he called shameful data breaches in federal agency handling of sensitive Native American governments' financial information. The breach occurred as part of the administration's larger failure to disburse Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to Tribes that could have prevented severe outbreaks and economic suffering in Native American communities. The OIG report, available online at https://bit.ly/3jws8HZ, includes two major findings: The U.S. Department of the Treasury failed to mark Tribal financial data related to applications for CARES Act funding as confidential in inter-agency correspondence, which contributed to inappropriate widespread dissemination; and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) employees, including one who also had an affiliation with the White House,forwarded a spreadsheet containing the data which included confidential information the recipients did not need and was unrelated to their duties to officers of Tribes outside the federal government, which was inconsistent with DOI guidance that employees are responsible for properly using and protecting agency data[.] Grijalva said today that while the administration has sought to minimize the seriousness of the breach, affected Tribal governments have no such luxury. The administration leaked tribes' confidential financial records to the public much faster than it sent them aid, and yet Republicans continue to be confused about why so many tribes have distrusted the federal government for so long, Grijalva said today. Public trust in the competence and integrity of the executive branch is never more important than in the midst of a global health crisis. We still need answers to significant questions about this data breach and whether it was purposeful. This was a shameful failure of federal relations with Indian Country, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-joins-navajo-nation-president-nez-distribute-cares-act-supplies | OHalleran Joins Navajo Nation President Nez to Distribute CARES Act Supplies | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WINDOW ROCK On Friday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) met with Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez to discuss COVID-19 response efforts on Navajo and to distribute COVID-19 supplies made possible by funds O'Halleran secured for tribes under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. I always value the opportunity to hear directly from President Nez as we work to understand what federal assistance and resources are needed to support families on Navajo, especially as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit Navajo communities hard, said O'Halleran. I was glad to be able to lend a hand in distributing supplies to help keep Navajo families safe, and I look forward to continuing to work with President Nez to make the voices of tribal communities heard in Washington. This year, O'Halleran introduced legislation that would extend the deadline by which tribal governments must spend funds allocated under the CARES Act from December 30, 2020 to December 30, 2022. The CARES Act, signed into law in March, allocates: $150 billion for state, local, and tribal governments, with $8 billion dedicated specifically to Tribes; $69 million for response needs at Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools; $1.032 billion in critical resources to support the Indian Health Service and Tribal health systems; and $150 million per year (through November 30, 2020) for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, an initiative O'Halleran has re-introduced legislation to secure. View additional photos, here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-legislation-develop-technology-remove-carbon | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Representative David Schweikert joined Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), David McKinley (R-WV), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Scott Peters (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ), and Diana DeGette (D-CO) in introducing the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act. This bipartisan legislation authorizes a whole-of-government approach to research, develop, and demonstrate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. The bill achieves this goal by directing federal agencies to include the development of CDR as part of their annual budget requests and ensure this work is coordinated across the federal government. "I am pleased to join this bipartisan bill to coordinate research and demonstration of carbon dioxide removal technology,said Rep. Schweikert. I have been a strong proponent of direct air capture technologies, as Arizona has been a national leader in innovative carbon removal technologies research. Eventually scaling up these technologies will ensure Arizonans will have a cleaner environment and stronger economy in the future." "Climate change is an existential threat to our national security, our society, and the future of our planet,said Rep. Kuster. In order to prevent the worst effects, we must dramatically reduce the carbon in our atmosphere. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology has the potential to help achieve this goal and the government should vigorously pursue it. I am excited to advance this legislation as part of my larger clean energy agenda to curb climate change and help us transition to a clean energy economy." "Congress must do more to encourage innovation to develop the next generation of clean energy technologies, like carbon capture, direct air capture, and negative emissions technologies,"saidRep. McKinley. Our bipartisan bill will support coordination across the federal government as we look to use our energy resources in the cleanest way possible and remove carbon from the atmosphere." "The fires, floods and h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5142 | Rep. Grijalva Designates Yuma County Library District as a Federal Depository Library | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Representative Ral M. Grijalva designated Yuma County Library District as a Federal Depository Library in Arizona's Third Congressional District. With this designation, the library will offer free access to a collection of government documents to the public free of charge. I applaud Yuma County Library District's commitment to serve the people of this region and am confident they will be excellent stewards of this information, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. I congratulate them on this honor and look forward to seeing this important public service offered to the people of Southwestern Arizona. Federal Depository Libraries play a critical role in providing important information from the federal government to the general public. Federal depository libraries and the use of their collections can be accessed by anyone and contain important information on careers, business opportunities, consumer information, health and nutrition, legal and regulatory information, demographics, and other subjects. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/10/22/rep-kirkpatrick-hosts-weekly-covid-19-task-force/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Hosts Weekly COVID-19 Task Force | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Concerns of Rising Cases, Eviction Concerns (TUCSON, A.Z.) The Office of Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement on this week's COVID-19 Task Force meeting. Since May, the task force has had weekly conference calls to discuss the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 throughout Southern Arizona and provide federal updates. The weekly agenda includes an introduction from Rep. Kirkpatrick and her legislative team with federal updates on healthcare, small business and labor policies. After congressional policy updates, the industry-wide group takes turns speaking about their organization's experiences on the frontlines and share areas of need. On today's call, the Task Force welcomed a new community member to the Task Force, Epidemiologist for Cochise County, Martha Montano. I'm grateful that community leaders continue to join and participate in our Task Force throughout this national health and economic crisis, said Outreach Director Billy Kovacs. Health officials emphasized growing community concerns about the uptick of COVID-19 cases in Arizona, which have been slowly but steadily rising. A rise in cases could potentially lead to an increase in hospitalizations as well. In addition, the governor's moratorium on evictions is set to expire on October 31st. Despite public pressure for an extension, the governor has not yet issued one, potentially leaving thousands of Arizonans homeless come November 1st. The concerns raised on today's call further highlighted our need for a national strategy to combat COVID-19, and for an extension of the moratorium on evictions in Arizona, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. As Arizona's Appropriator, I'm fighting hard for continued federal aid to keep Arizonan families and businesses afloat. Members of the task force include Vice President of Tucson Medical Center Julia Strange, State Representative Dr. Randy Friese, Associate Professor & Program Director, Public Health Policy & Management, Dr. Joe Gerald, Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Francesco Garcia, Chiric… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-lauds-13-million-funding-awarded-hopi-water-project | OHalleran Lauds $1.3 Million In Funding Awarded For Hopi Water Project | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.3 million to the Hopi Tribe to fund the Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP), a regional water system that will address the Hopi Tribe's arsenic concerns and deliver safe water to Hopi families. Access to safe drinking water is essential to protecting public health, and the Hopi Tribe has long struggled without the resources they need to address naturally occurring arsenic in their water supply and keep their community safe, said O'Halleran. Hopi Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma has been a tireless advocate for this project, and I am proud to have worked with him in securing this funding. The Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project is a regional pipeline project that will deliver safe drinking water to four Hopi communities, serving 869 homes. This funding comes as part of nearly $17 million awarded to tribes in Arizona during the EPA Pacific Southwest Tribal Conference. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/radix-law-small-business-update-thanks-arizona-congressmen | Radix Law Small Business Update Thanks Arizona Congressmen | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | Radix Law attorneys Jonathan Frutkin and Adam Buck have been hosting their weekly podcast Small Business Update throughout the pandemic. The podcast is included by all the major directory services, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher and iHeart Radio. The attorneys host and discuss the rapidly changing government programs, laws and regulations that effect small business owners, which is also broadcast on YouTube. Each Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) have appeared as guests, highlighting Congressional action that directly affects Arizona business owners during the crisis. The topics included the CARES Act, employment law, tax law and health care. I sincerely appreciate the attention that two philosophically different Congressman have given to the needs of business owners in Arizona. Congressman Schweikert and Congressman Gallego have shown a commitment to keeping their constituents informed and encouraging feedback from the business community, Jonathan Frutkin said. The podcast has recently begun to focus on shorter weekly segments relating to legal topics that impact business owners. In honor of national Estate Planning Week, the new episode of the podcast will focus on the basics of what planning must get done. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5140 | Rep. Grijalva Blasts Trump Administration Over Failure to Reunite Asylum-Seeking Children with Their Parents After Trump's Family Separation Policy | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other pro-bono law firms who were tasked with tracking down the parents of children separated from them at the border under the Trump Administration's family separation policy revealed they were unable to find the parents of 545 separated children. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: These latest revelations should shake everyone in this nation to the very core. 545 children are effectively orphaned with the explicit consent and active participation of the Trump Administration. They were ripped from their parents' arms, off-handedly placed in shelters, and left to wonder when, if ever, they would see their parents again. Due to the cruelty of Donald Trump and the xenophobia of Stephen Miller, we know that some of them may never see their parents again. The Trump Administration must undertake ever effort to reunite the families they so willingly destroyed, and every official complicit in this tragedy must face consequences for their actions. Human rights abuses should never be the foundations of government policy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-grant-awarded-navajo-nation-community-health | OHalleran Announces Grant Awarded for Navajo Nation Community Health | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had awarded $120,000 to the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency (NNEPA) to assist community health efforts near the former Navajo Forest Products Industry (NFPI) sawmill. For decades, the public health needs of tribal communities have been on the backburner at the federal level, from environmental concerns to sanitation infrastructure, said O'Halleran. I look forward to seeing the good this funding and these important community health initiatives will do to improve public health for families on the Navajo Nation. The $120,000 award is part of the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program that provides funding for non-profit and tribal organizations to partner with stakeholders and implement solutions to address environmental and public health issues. The Navajo Nation EPA will use the funds to further initiatives to protect the community from the health effects of the former NFPI site. This includes technical job training to help local residents install and check monitors, as well as collect health surveys to assist in the development of a health assessment report to help identify and reduce potential exposure and health effects from the site. This year, O'Halleran introduced H.R. 7056, bipartisan legislation to allocate funding for the Indian Health Services Sanitation Facilities Construction Program to construct and improve critical sanitation projects across Indian Country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/healthcare-retirement-security-seen-top-issues-older-voters-lawmakers-say | Healthcare, retirement security seen as top issues for older voters, lawmakers say | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | Concerns over healthcare and retirement securitywill be top of mind for voters over 50 years old in the upcoming election, lawmakers said Tuesday. Every fiber of my being believes retirement security is the biggest issue over the next decade, maybe even longer, Rep.David Schweikert(R-Ariz.) saidduringAARP's "America's Most Reliable Voter"event, hosted by The Hill. It's more than just the retiree and their benefits, it's also the cost of Medicarebeing the primary driver of future debt and how do we provide better healthcare and change the cost curve? Sen.Bob Casey(D-Pa.), the ranking member of the Senate special committee on aging, explained that voters over the age of 50 always play a key role in elections, but in this particular presidential race, they may be the vote that decides the election. He pointed out that older voters were some of the hardest hitbythe coronavirus pandemic, and that the virus has amplified and greatly enhanced those concerns regarding their health and financial future. We know that people across the board were losing health insurance before the pandemic [and] that number has gone a lot higher, he said. That affects people in this age category, as well, and there's also some longer-term retirement financial security issues at play. Sen.Debbie Stabenow(D-Mich.) further emphasized how very real the threat of lack of accessibility to comprehensive healthcare can be to older voters. Healthcare generally is very critical, but when we talk about whether or not we are going to have a real federal plan that gets our arms around the COVID crisis that has rapid testing, that gets a vaccine safely as soon as possible I think for older people there's a greater sense of urgency, she said atTuesday'sevent. Stabenow, a ranking member on the Senate finance subcommittee on health care, expressed disappointmentregardingRepublican attempts toreduceaccess to healthcare via Affordable Care Act repeal and Medicare restraint, which could take away benefits like coverage of pre-existing conditions. I don't kn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-rush-kelly-thompson-introduce-safe-testing-residence | Schweikert, Rush, Kelly, Thompson Introduce the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06), Bobby Rush (IL-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the introduction of the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth (START) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide robust at-home COVID-19 testing for seniors and other vulnerable populations "The coronavirus pandemic has brought on unprecedented challenges for all Americans, particularly our vulnerable, senior populations who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19 and have continued to stay isolated from family and friends, said Schweikert. One area where we have seen incredibly positive changes has been for seniors utilizing telehealth and at-home care tools, with growing appreciation for the flexibility and comfort this care can provide. I am proud to introduce this legislation to continue our much-needed expansion of healthcare technology and I am hopeful this can be included in any future COVID-19 relief to support our seniors and vulnerable populations working to stay healthy and safe." "I am pleased to join Congressman Schweikert, Congressman Kelly, and Congressman Thompson in introducing this critical legislation, which will make testing more accessible and safer for seniors in my district and around the country, said Rush. Robust testing is key to ensuring those exposed to this dreaded disease receive timely treatment and prevent the spread to others." "Telehealth is revolutionizing medical care. Virtual appointments and remote patient monitoring are allowing Americans to receive top quality care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. This technology will allow seniors to be tested for COVID-19 from their living rooms, and this bill will expand access to this vital service, said Kelly. "As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact us all, I am focused on ensuring that everyone can get the health care they need through telehealth, to fight the spread of the virus and keep people safe, said Thompson. That's why I am proud to join with Rep. Schweikert as co-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5139 | Chairs Grijalva, Castor Introduce Landmark Oceans Solutions Bill to Tackle Climate Crisis | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. House Natural Resources Committee Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today unveiled his Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act at a virtual press conferencewith his co-lead, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), original cosponsors, and a range of bill endorsers. This landmark legislation was introduced by more than a dozen members of the House of Representatives to address the ocean impacts of climate change and reform federal ocean management to better account for climate mitigation. A healthy ocean is key to fighting the climate crisis, Grijalva said during today's event. This bill provides a roadmap for ocean and coastal climate resilience, and responsibly uses them to curb the pollution that is intensifying the climate crisis. We must stop the ongoing damage to our oceans to protect the food, jobs and coastlines that millions of Americans depend on. A healthy ocean is an environmental justice issue and we made sure to put protections for low income and communities of color at the front and center. I'm grateful for the true champions for our ocean who joined me today. I could think of no better partners in this fight than the Members of Congress, scientists and advocates who have been my partners in advancing climate solutions for our oceans. The ocean is a powerful ally in the climate fight, and unleashing its potential will help us reach our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, Castor said. The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act incorporates many of the recommendations in our Climate Crisis Action Plan, which gives Congress a roadmap for creating a healthier, more resilient, and more just America. It will unleash the incredible power of the ocean and address the threat that offshore drilling poses to America's coastal communities, including my own community in the Tampa Bay. The recorded livestream of the press conference can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3m4ciFT. Among other features, the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act: Reduces Green… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/keeping-entrepreneurship-alive-and-thriving-pandemic | Keeping entrepreneurship alive and thriving in the pandemic | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | To check the pulse of entrepreneurs across the nation during COVID-19, Arizona U.S. Representative David Schweikert and other members of Congress met with business owners from across the nation during a virtual roundtable last week. Rep. David Schweikert The lawmakers said they wanted to hear directly from business owners so they can better craft effective legislation going forward and find gaps where small businesses are falling through the cracks. Schweikert said small retailers and restaurants are showing some of the highest displacement numbers, and an unusually high number of new business filings indicates they are starting new businesses. Congress needs to find a way to help them succeed, he said. This may be really important for the country's economic recovery and those in the policymaking world are going to have to think about everything from access to capital, to the regulatory state, and how do we help microbusinesses that are going to be run from home for awhile, Schweikert said. How do you help them hit the launchpad and take off? That needs to be part of the economic recovery plan as we work through this. Schweikert co-hosted the event with Rep. Bill Foster (IL) and Rep. French Hill (AR) who spoke of legislation to help, including possibly extending the federal Paycheck Protection Program that helped millions of small businesses keep their employees on the payroll, their lights on and rent paid for months during COVID-19 shutdowns. All three, once young entrepreneurs themselves, are co-chairs of the bipartisan House EntrepreneurshipCaucus, which serves as a forum for lawmakers to stay abreast of the most pressing issues facing businesses. The event, the Entrepreneurship Roundtable, was hosted with theCenter for American Entrepreneurship. The center is a nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization that works with policymakers in Washington and across the country to achieve a policy environment that promotes new business formation, survival, and growth. Bumpy ride f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-leads-arizona-delegation-letter-support-medicare | Schweikert Leads Arizona Delegation Letter to Support Medicare Beneficiaries Impacted by Natural Disasters | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) led a bipartisan letter with the Arizona delegation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to review their Extreme ad Uncontrollable Circumstances policy. Currently,CMS policy does not acknowledge the impact of all disaster types on beneficiaries and health plan operational and clinical systems, including the long-term impacts of wildfires that have taken place across Arizona. "We must work to ensure every Arizonan has the option to be protected against a natural disaster, including the recent wildfires sweeping across the West,said Congressman Schweikert.By submitting this letter, we are asking that CMS make adjustments to their current policy, and acknowledge the impact that all forms of disasters have on beneficiaries in order to improve access to high quality care for those living in disaster prone areas. I am pleased to lead this letter with my Arizona colleagues and look forward to continuing to work together to support everyone impacted by the wildfires in our state." Background: This bipartisan letter asks CMS to review their Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy to: Expand the eligibility of disaster designations; and Grandfather in relief across applicable years. Expanding the thresholds used to provide Star Rating relief would improve access to high quality care and support services to beneficiaries living in areas impacted by public health emergencies and natural disasters. To read the full letter, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-ask-fbi-director-answers-about-purported-hunted-biden-laptop | House Republicans ask FBI director for answers about purported Hunted Biden laptop | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=5138 | Reps. Grijalva and Kirkpatrick Send Letter to Facebook, Demand Answers on Disinformation Ads Targeting Arizona Voters | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, Reps. Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-03) and Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02) sent a letter to Facebook Head of Global Policy Monika Bickert demanding answers on what Facebook is doing to address ongoing paid political disinformation on its platforms. This letter follows reports that Facebook is failing to implement its own policies concerning paid disinformation, potentially exposing millions of Arizona voters to false information in the weeks preceding the 2020 presidential election. Their letter read in part: As you know, CNN reported on research by the advocacy group Avaaz which found that collectively hundreds of ads containing or linking to disinformation were being run by the Super PACs America First Action and Stop Republicans. America First Action's 451 ads reached almost 10 million impressions in four swing states with false and misleading information that's been debunked by your own third party fact checkers and reputable newspapers. Stop Republicans' 30 misleading ads ran nationally, earning more than 1.3 million impressions. Despite having the evidence for more than a week, Facebook has reportedly left many of the flagged ads up and even allowed new false ads from the same offending Super PACs. These ads containing false and misleading content appear to be in violation of Facebook's promises to secure the integrity of the US elections... While Facebook does not fact-check politician's ads, you make clear that Super PACs are covered by your third-party fact-checking program and must adhere to your prohibition on false and misleading advertising. As you know, Congress has an acute interest in the broad impacts of social media platforms and their ability to contain harmful content and protect private information. Click here to read the letter. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-ask-fbi-if-it-had-hunter-bidens-alleged-laptop-during-trumps | House Republicans ask FBI if it had Hunter Biden's alleged laptop during Trump's impeachment | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-demand-answers-fbi-over-suspected-hunter-biden-computer | House Republicans demand answers from FBI over suspected Hunter Biden computer | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/10/15/rep-kirkpatrick-office-hosts-covid-19-task-force-concerns-of-eviction-rise/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Office Hosts COVID-19 Task Force, Concerns of Eviction Rise | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | AZ02 Weekly Task Force Shares Frontline and Federal Updates (TUCSON, A.Z.) The Office of Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement on this week's COVID-19 Task Force meeting. Since May, the task force has had weekly conference calls to discuss the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 throughout Southern Arizona and provide federal updates. The weekly agenda includes an introduction from Rep. Kirkpatrick's legislative and outreach team with federal updates on healthcare, small business and labor policies. After congressional policy updates, the industry-wide group takes turns speaking about their organization's experiences on the frontlines and share areas of need. On this week's Task Force call, labor leaders raised concerns about the upcoming expiration of the governor's moratorium on evictions. The executive order issuing the moratorium was extended in July, and is currently set to expire on October 31st. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: we cannot afford a homelessness crisis amidst a global pandemic and national economic crisis, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. Additionally, Arizona has had record-breaking heat this year. Arizonans simply cannot survive outside of their homes. It's time for our state leadership to once again extend this moratorium. I'm so appreciative that members of our community continue to take time to speak to Rep. Kirkpatrick and her staff, said Outreach Director Billy Kovacs. This week we gained insight into struggling nonprofits, and we were updated on the small business relief grant program. We can better serve our district with these critical briefs. Members of the task force include Vice President of Tucson Medical Center Julia Strange, State Representative Dr. Randy Friese, Associate Professor & Program Director, Public Health Policy & Management, Dr. Joe Gerald, Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Francesco Garcia, Chiricahua Community Health Centers Director Dr. Jonathan Melk, Cochise County Health Department Director Carrie Langley, Copper Queen Hospit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-urges-full-census-participation-count-comes-early-end | OHalleran Urges Full Census Participation as Count Comes to an Early End | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, following a recent Supreme Court ruling allowing the administration to end 2020 Census operations today, despite risk of undercount due to COVID-19 complications, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated 2020 Census operations greatly, exacerbating existing barriers Arizonans in rural and tribal communities face to responding to the census, and putting these communities in danger of being undercounted or even uncounted, said O'Halleran. An inaccurate census count will create lasting consequences for our most vulnerable communities over the next ten years, leaving underserved communities without adequate federal funding for health care infrastructure, schools, roads, and more. According to Census data, a mere 1% undercount in Arizona's First Congressional District would result in the loss of $6.3 million in federal funding for Medicaid, CHIP, and other health programs, and $432,000 in federal funding for education for low-income students the equivalent of a full year of textbooks for 1,725 students. This summer, O'Halleran joined a group of over 80 colleagues on a letter to Congressional leadership calling for the extension of 2020 Census deadlines, as well as supplemental funding. Last month, O'Halleran sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross requesting answers about the decision to cut 2020 Census enumeration efforts short, risking the undercount of entire communities. Read O'Halleran's op-ed on the importance of the 2020 Census for rural and tribal communities HERE and watch O'Halleran speak on the importance of the census for Arizona's First Congressional District, HERE. Arizonans can respond to the census HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-leads-house-gop-group-calling-changes-va-gun-restrictions | Rep. Andy Biggs leads House GOP group calling for changes to VA gun restrictions | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4137 | Rep. Grijalva Demands Investigation into Use of Force and Tear Gas Against Native Americans Peacefully Protesting Desecration of Their Sacred Sites | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON This week, Chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation Ned Norris confirmed that Arizona Department of Public Safety law enforcement officials used tear gas and excessive force on peaceful demonstrators protesting the construction of Trump's border wall at Quitobaquito Springs and other sites sacred to the O'odham people. The tear gas attack occurred during a protest on Indigenous Peoples Day. For months, the O'odham people have pleaded with DHS to protect Quitobaquito Springs and other sacred sites along the border while the Trump Administration has continued to bulldoze their ancestral lands to build his useless vanity wall, said Rep. Grijalva. Now, law enforcement officials are using tear gas and excessive force against Native Americans exercising their constitutional rights in an abhorrent attempt to silence their voices. Americans are keenly aware of the historical mistreatment of this nation's Indigenous peoples, and the public will be rightfully incensed by this action. This treatment will notstand. Earlier this year, Rep. Grijalva visited Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument andtouredQuitobaquito Springs and other sites sacred to the O'odham people at the invitation of the Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman, Ned Norris. As the Trump Administration began using explosives on the sacred site of Monument Hill, Rep. Grijalva held ahearingon the issue in the Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples and penned anop-edinCommon Dreams condemning the illegal actions. Those responsible for this egregious display of excessive force against peaceful protestors, who are members of the Tohono O'odham Nation and their allies, must be held responsible, continued Rep. Grijalva. I'm demanding an investigation into this act. The border wall has already destroyed precious desert habitats, divided families, and left an ugly scar across Southern Arizona. It's time to stop it from causing further destruction to the cultures, peoples, and history that make this place so special. Sacred sites and tribal sovereignty must not beco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4138 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Trump Administration to End the Census Early | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court approved the Trump Administration's request to end the U.S. Census early. As a result, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the count will end on Thursday, October 15 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time. With this ruling, the Supreme Court gives a green light to the Trump Administration to move forward with ending the Census earlydespite ?a pandemic and?the low response rates in hard-to-count communities, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. A failure to count all individuals in this country, including immigrants, minority, low-income and tribal members fails the future of our country and imperils billions of dollars in federal aid to our communitiesincluding right here in Southern Arizona. According to a new report, if there is just a 1 percent undercount in the 2020 Census, the residents of the 3rd District of Arizona could lose: $6.2 million in federal funding for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and foster care assistance programs. $416,000 in federal funding for schools that have a high proportion of low-income students, or the equivalent of all the textbooks that 1,664 students would need in a school year. $318,000 in federal funding for job training centers and career counseling. Trump has engaged in a nonstop relentless assault on the integrity of the Census to suppress the participation of ?our most vulnerable communities?, continued Rep. Grijalva. I urge all my constituents to take the time within the next 24 hours to complete your Census and ensure that your community is accurately counted. Don't let the Trump Administration succeed in silencing you. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-cdcs-latest-arizona-mask-study-flawed-beyond-repair | OP-ED: CDC's Latest Arizona Mask 'Study' Is Flawed Beyond Repair | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/trump-s-biggest-twitter-cheerleaders | Trumps biggest Twitter cheerleaders | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-niaid-advancing-valley-fever-research | Congressman Schweikert Applauds NIAID for Advancing Valley Fever Research Center Proposal | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for taking action towards funding the Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRC) program, aimed to provide extended research for the improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Valley Fever. "I am pleased to see NIAID taking the next steps towards such a prominent problem we face here in Arizona, by funding $6 million in Fiscal Year 2022 to these research teams needed for information and future cures for Valley Fever,said Congressman Schweikert. Too many individuals are infected by this terrible disease, and face life-long health problems. By funding this program we will take the next step in helping our brothers and sisters whose lives have been forever changed by Valley Fever." Background: Recently, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), led a letter to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, in support of proposed efforts to better understand Coccidioidomycosis. Following the letter,NIAID issued a formal funding opportunity announcement to establish Valley Fever research centers with the intent of committing $6M in FY22. To read the full letter clickHERE. To read the grant announcement, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/andy-biggs-rips-mask-narrative-after-cdc-report-shows-85-symptomatic-people-often | Andy Biggs rips mask narrative after CDC report shows 85% of symptomatic people 'often' or 'always' wore masks | 2020-10-12 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-r-az-we-need-25th-amendment-remove-speaker-pelosi | Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ): We Need A 25th Amendment To Remove Speaker Pelosi | 2020-10-09 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4135 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Draft DOJ OIG Findings on Trump's Family Separation Policy | 2020-10-08 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, the New York Times reported new details on the Trump Administration's family separation policy after they obtained a draft copy of the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General's investigation into the policy. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: These findings are horrifying and confirm that the Trump Administration intentionally created a policy to separate children from their families to deter immigration while having no plan to reunite them. It implicates the leaders of multiple federal agencies and the White House as willingly complicit actors in executing a horrific policy that has brought untold pain, suffering, and trauma to asylum-seeking children and their parents. It's the embodiment of Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's immigration policies where the cruelty is the point. Those who participated in the egregious crime should be held accountable, and the Trump Administration should undertake every effort to reunite those families it separated. I will continue working in Congress on comprehensive reforms to our immigration laws that will prohibit a future administration from committing human rights abuses. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/10/08/rep-kirkpatrick-51-house-colleagues-urge-interior-dept-to-abandon-unlawful-efforts-to-reinterpret-100-year-old-law-protecting-millions-of-migratory-birds/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick, 51 House Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept. To Abandon Unlawful Efforts To Reinterpret 100-Year-Old Law Protecting Millions Of Migratory Birds | 2020-10-08 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Rep. Kirkpatrick joined 51 other House Members in calling on the Trump Administration to abandon proposed regulatory rulemaking reinterpreting a century-old law protecting more than 1,000 species of migratory birds across North America. Their letter to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt follows a recent federal ruling that found the administration's reinterpretation efforts were unlawful. The administration's reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), based on a 2017 DOI Solicitor's Opinion, would remove the ability of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to mitigate incidental bird deaths due to industrial or commercial activities. In the bipartisan letter to Secretary Bernhardt, the Members of Congress wrote that the federal court ruling, unambiguously found that the legal rationale and the outcome of the [DOI] Solicitor's Opinion does not align with the law that Congress passed and intended. Congress passed the MBTA, and the United States signed four bilateral migratory bird treaties, in order to broadly protect and conserve our nation's bird populations. Moving forward with a regulation that continues to avoid and undermine this obligation is not a viable path forward. The MBTA has been used for decades to mitigate, through permitting of industrial and commercial activity, incidental bird deaths. Even when these deaths have not been avoided, the MBTA has been a critical tool to invest the penalties toward the recovery of impacted species. The MBTA fines from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which killed more than one million birds, resulted in $100 million for wetland restoration to benefit waterfowl and other birds through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. The Members also point out, We believe that there is fundamentally a lack of legal and stakeholder support for the current policy. It is not a sustainable position for the law, or for our bird populations. Fortunately, there is a better path forward. We do not have to ch… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2020/10/08/rep-kirkpatrick-speaks-with-covid-19-task-force-regarding-case-resurgence/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Speaks With COVID-19 Task Force Regarding Case Resurgence | 2020-10-08 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | AZ02 Weekly Task Force Shares Frontline and Federal Updates (TUCSON, A.Z.) The Office of Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement on this week's COVID-19 Task Force meeting. Since May, the task force has had weekly conference calls to discuss the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 throughout Southern Arizona and provide federal updates. The weekly agenda includes an introduction from Rep. Kirkpatrick and her legislative team with federal updates on healthcare, small business and labor policies. After congressional policy updates, the industry-wide group takes turns speaking about their organization's experiences on the frontlines and share areas of need. This week, Dr. Gerald noted an increase in COVID-19 cases in Arizona. He warned that as we continue to see normalized activity increase, such as schools and businesses reopening, and adherence to precautions wane, we will inevitably see an uptick in positive COVID-19 test results. This is a cycle that we have seen globally, Dr. Gerald noted. A spike in COVID-19 cases is a natural part of the virus's cycle. Fortunately, there is an easy solution: stay continually vigilant, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. I urge Arizonans to continue wearing masks in public spaces and adhere to public health recommendations. We cannot become comfortable with our current reality. Together, we can stop the spread. The Pima County Health Department has released a map of the general locations of most COVID-19 cases based on a 15-day period to help Arizonans avoid hotspots. This map can be found here. Members of the task force include Vice President of Tucson Medical Center Julia Strange, State Representative Dr. Randy Friese, Associate Professor & Program Director, Public Health Policy & Management, Dr. Joe Gerald, Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Francesco Garcia, Chiricahua Community Health Centers Director Dr. Jonathan Melk, Cochise County Health Department Director Carrie Langley, Copper Queen Hospital CEO Robert Seamon, El Rio CEO Nancy Johnson, Southern Ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-applauds-over-one-million-usda-grants-expand-telehealth-az01 | OHalleran Applauds Over One Million in USDA Grants to Expand Telehealth in AZ01 | 2020-10-08 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that a total of $1,121,946 had been awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Arizona medical centers to assist in the development and expansion of telemedicine to better serve rural communities in Arizona's First Congressional District. Rural communities across Arizona have long faced significant barriers to accessing comprehensive health care. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for telehealth infrastructure to keep rural families connected to the care they need, said O'Halleran. I am pleased to see these much-needed investments in rural telehealth and telemedicine infrastructure that will benefit countless Arizona families and allow these medical centers to continue to serve rural communities. A grant of $744,452 was awarded to Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center to develop a telemedicine network and maximize health care resources through its medical centers covering the Globe, Kearny, Superior, Young, and Tonto Basin communities, and agrant of $377,494 was awarded to Benson Hospital to launch a new telemedicine project that will be deployed at 11 sites to provide telehealth services to rural residentsin Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee counties. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4134 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Trump Turning His Back on Americans During the Pandemic | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Last night, President Trump tweeted that he would no longer support ongoing negotiations for a compromised COVID-19 relief package, instead ordering the Senate to prioritize the confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice. Later, he reversed his position and tweeted support for smaller bills while still opposing a comprehensive approach. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: With over 210,000 people dead, millions unemployed, thousands of small businesses shuttered, and countless families facing evictions, President Trump has simply shrugged his shoulders and reverted back to his governing philosophy: It is what it is.' Despite the House of Representatives passing two different comprehensive bills, the latest being a compromised bill as a plea to Senate Republicans to help America's working families and small businesses, President Trump has sat on his hands, refused to meet us halfway, and neglected to offer any real solutions to address the magnitude of this crisis. If Trump had an inkling of reality he would know our country needs much more than another stimulus check. As our country and communities suffer, his response is to rush through the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice to further his agenda of ending the Affordable Care Act and its protectionseven though voting has already begun. Trump has turned his back on the American people in our time of need. I call on Republicans to reject this dereliction of duty and to work with Democrats to help our constituents. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-hill-foster-host-virtual-roundtable-support-local | Schweikert, Hill, Foster Host Virtual Roundtable to Support Local Entrepreneurs | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today,Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06), along with Reps. French Hill (AR-02) and Bill Foster (IL-11), co-chairs of the House Entrepreneurship Caucus, hosted a virtual roundtable with local entrepreneurs. Over Zoom, the representatives heard about the impact of COVID-19 on new and small businesses, identified pressure points and areas of vulnerability on business owners, and discussed potential policy options to address the needs of startups and mom and pop businesses. "Small businesses have always been, and will continue to be, an integral part of our communities. It was a pleasure to hear from other entrepreneurs across the country who utilized the Paycheck Protection Program, and from our very own, Lori Anna Harrison, Founder and President of DLP Marketing in Scottsdale, about how the program helped her Arizona business,said Rep. Schweikert. I appreciate each of the entrepreneurs who took time to join us to discuss their experiences working through COVID19. I am hopeful Congress will re-open the remaining funds available in the Paycheck Protection Program account to help ensure any business on the brink of closing can be supported through these unprecedented times." "Thank you to Congressman Schweikert for inviting me to join today's roundtable and share the story of my company, DLP Marketing. As a member of the entrepreneurial community in Arizona, I look forward to continuing today's conversation on ways Congress can work to support small businesses like mine, especially during these times,"said Lori Anna Harrison, from Scottsdale. "Startups are crucial to our economy's ability to keep hardworking Arkansans employed and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,said Rep. Hill. The coronavirus poses a threat to thousands of startups and local businesses. While programs like the Paycheck Protection Program and the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Facility have been a helpful lifeline, Congress needs to ensure we are promoting policies that further innovation, job creation and economic growth. I enjoy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4131 | Ahead of Today's Hearing, Chair Grijalva Highlights GAO Finding that Bureau of Land Management Royalty Cuts for Industry Violated Internal Protocols | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Natural Resources Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) this morning highlighted a newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding that the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) royalty reductions for oil and gas companies during the COVID-19 pandemic violated its own regulations, and were implemented so haphazardly and inconsistently that BLM cannot determine if it achieved its stated goals of conserving public resources and protecting U.S. taxpayer interests. BLM regulations allow the agency to lower royalties at an oil and gas well only if the company can show that the reduction would make an uneconomic well profitable. Grijalva requested in May that GAO investigate whether BLM was following those regulations in cutting royalties around the country during the pandemic. The GAO report, Federal Oil and Gas Revenue: Actions Needed to Improve BLM's Royalty Relief Policy, available at https://bit.ly/2SwAkNc, finds that BLM didn't consistently require companies to prove their wells on public lands needed the royalty reduction in order to keep operating. The watchdog found that BLM offices in different states used wildly different standards to review royalty cut applications, estimating that the royalty cut policy and its implementation cost taxpayers at least $4.5 million. GAO found no evidence showing such reductions were necessary for companies to keep their wells operating. Companies pay a 12.5 percent federal royalty on all oil and gas extracted from federal public lands. The rate has not increased in a century and is considerably lower than what is charged on state and private lands. In response to the significant drop in the oil price early in the pandemic, BLM rushed to develop a temporary royalty cut policy to prop up drilling on public lands. Over several months, five BLM state offices Wyoming, Utah, Montana/Dakotas, Colorado, and New Mexico approved 581 royalty reduction applications and cut rates from 12.5 percent to an average of less than 1 percent. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4132 | Rep. Gallego, Chair Grijalva, Sen. Cantwell Lead Letter to Sec. Perdue Urging Pause or Reversal of Roadless Rule Exemption in Tongass Natl. Forest | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) led a bicameral letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today urging a pause or full reversal of the proposed exemption of Tongass National Forest from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected tens of millions of acres of federal lands from overdevelopment and unwarranted logging since Jan. 12, 2001. On the House side, the letter available online at https://bit.ly/3iwnlpq is also led by Reps. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.). Gallego, chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, and Cantwell, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, are the authors of the Roadless Area Conservation Act, which would prohibit commercial logging or the construction of roads in inventoried federal roadless areas where those activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule. The bill, for which Rep. DeGette is an original House cosponsor, would make it impossible to grant such exemptions. Cantwell has championed the bill since 2001. The Department of Agriculture (USDA), which includes the U.S. Forest Service, has already published a final environmental impact statement indicating it will fully exempt Tongass National Forest from the Rule, which threatens to open millions of acres of one of the world's biggest natural carbon sinks to commercial logging. The announcement came despite overwhelming national and local opposition to the proposal. Among many concerns the lawmakers cite, they point to USDA's failure to consult with Alaska Native tribes during the planning process, a lack of commercial demand for wood taken from the Tongass, the lack of scientific support for the move, the obvious environmental risks involved with opening the Tongass to more development and extraction, and the strong bipartisan opposition to the proposal. We are prepared to use the congressional tools available to us,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4133 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Extended Voter Registration Deadline in Arizona | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Late Monday evening, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that the restrictions imposed on the public in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 imposed a hardship on some groups when attempting to register to vote. The judge ordered the State of Arizona to extend the voter registration deadline to October 23. In response Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: We should undertake every effort to ensure as many eligible voters as possible can register to vote and exercise their constitutional right. The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying restrictions made it increasingly difficult for some communities, particularly communities of color, rural communities, and Native communities, to take this critical first step to participate in next month's elections. The court made the right decision to extend the voter registration deadline, and I urge all Arizonans to make sure they are registered to vote and have their voice heard in the upcoming elections. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-response-president-leaving-negotiating-table-covid-19-relief | OHalleran Response to President Leaving Negotiating Table on COVID-19 Relief | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, following President Trump's announcement that he would be ending negotiations with House leadership on a new COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus bill until after Election Day, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: President Trump's refusal to come to the negotiating table on a new COVID-19 relief package is a conscious choice to ignore the severity of the crisis our country is facing. Inaction leaves hundreds of thousands of Americans who are sick, unemployed, food insecure, and struggling in every disparate way completely adrift in this global public health crisis.Our schools need resources to serve students safely, our businesses need investments, our tribal communities need improved infrastructure, and our health care system needs the funding to establish national testing, tracing, and treatment operations. There is no time left to prepare for resurges of this virus before the fall; it is fall. I am urging the president to reverse this decision, restart negotiations, and work with us to provide hardworking American families with the relief they need. Last week, O'Halleran voted to pass a new, updated Heroes Act to provide much-needed COVID-19 relief, and joined his colleagues in the Blue Dog Coalition on a letter urging Speaker Pelosi to continue negotiations with the Senate and White House until a deal is reached. Today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell warned of ongoing risks to the economy and the consequences of insufficient support from policymakers. Too little support would lead to a weak recovery, creating unnecessary hardship for households and businesses, Powell said. Over time, household insolvencies and business bankruptcies would rise, harming the productive capacity of the economy and holding back wage growth. By contrast, the risks of overdoing it seem, for now, to be smaller. Even if policy actions ultimately prove to be greater than needed, they will not go to waste. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-soto-introduce-blockchain-records-and-transactions-act | Schweikert, Soto Introduce Blockchain Records and Transactions Act | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced H.R. 8524, the Blockchain Records and Transaction Act, legislation to expand the utilization and definition of blockchain technology, and ensure all blockchain-secured records and smart contracts can be verified as legal e-signatures. "I am pleased to re-introduce this critical legislation to ensure our laws are working to support emerging technologies like blockchain,said Rep. Schweikert. Too many of our laws are continuing to prohibit innovation and advancements for efficiency in our society. This legislation is a part of the Congressional Blockchain Caucuses' continued work to future-proof our policy, and I appreciate the support from my colleague and Co-Chair Rep. Soto for working with us to advance this bipartisan legislation." "Innovation is embedded into our nation's DNA,said Rep. Soto. With the growth of blockchain technology, it's up to Congress to provide a legal framework to support its technological advances. As a lawyer and notary, I understand the importance of validated signatures for legal documentation as an essential starting point in building a blockchain-enabled infrastructure. Together, with Congressman Schweikert, we can help promote greater understanding and demonstrate the certainty needed to power blockchain records, contracts and transactions. Background: The Blockchain Records and Transactions Act would: Amend the definition of electronic records to include blockchains and records maintained on blockchains;. Amend the definition of electronic agent to include smart contracts; Define blockchain and smart contracts; and Ensure states cannot avoid giving legal recognition to blockchain records through reverse pre-emption. To read the full text of this legislation, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=4130 | Chair Grijalva, Ranking Member Bishop Highlight New GAO Report They Requested on Deficiencies in Federal Oversight of Human Rights Abuses | 2020-10-05 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. House Natural Resources Committee Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)and Ranking Member Rob Bishop (R-Utah) today highlighted a newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) reportthey had requested demonstrating more safeguards need to be put in place to ensure taxpayer money does not support human rights abuses by park rangers overseas. The GAO report, Combatting Wildlife Trafficking: Agencies Work to Address Human Rights Abuse Allegations in Overseas Conservation Programs, available at https://bit.ly/33oU7nV, assessed the role of U.S. government conservation funding for park rangers in conservation parks abroad, the strength of U.S. oversight of how those funds are used, and safeguards to prevent and address human rights abuses. Chair Grijalva and Ranking Member Bishop requested the study in response to nongovernmental organization analyses and media reports of human rights abuses by park rangers including rape, torture, and murder of local and Indigenous people living around some nature parks sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. GAO found that between 2014 and 2020, the U.S. government provided approximately $554 million to efforts combating wildlife trafficking, some of which provided direct support to park rangers. Not all funds for park rangers were subject to the same human rights vetting procedures. The primary agencies the Department of State, the US Agency for International Development, and the Department of the Interior have conducted some site visits and investigated allegations. The groups the report focuses on WWF, Wildlife Conservation Society, and African Parks have all established grievance reporting mechanisms and developed human rights standards. However, these procedures depend upon the groups themselves investigating any allegations and determining remedies for themselves. Both lawmakers said today that the report shows the need to take several steps: Expand vetting to all taxpayer-funded international conservation projects Requ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/families-veterans-who-die-coronavirus-would-have-survivor-benefits-protected | Families of veterans who die from coronavirus would have survivor benefits protected under House bill | 2020-10-05 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON A House bill introduced Thursday would ensure that any veteran who dies from coronavirus in the care of the Department of Veterans Affairs would have service-connected disabilities noted in the cause of death to protect survivor benefits. If an autopsy of a veteran now states the cause of death is coronavirus instead of a service-connected disability, it has the potential to jeopardize survivor benefits, which are typically awarded to families of veterans who died from an injury or illness related to their military service. The Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID-19 Act, introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, would require VA to account for service-related disabilities that might have exacerbated the virus and contributed to the death of a veteran. Presently, the cause of death rulings threatens benefits veterans have earned, Davidson, a former Army infantry officer, said in a statement. Congress must act to ensure that the VA accurately deals with the cause of death while accounting for service-related injuries in order to properly care for all surviving family members. Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange could contract multiple dangerous health complications, including several types of cancer, diabetes, respiratory issues, and a weakened immune system, according to VA. Any of those health problems could put those patients in a much higher risk pool if they are infected with the coronavirus. Veterans with long-term medical challenges shouldn't have to worry that contracting [the coronavirus] will endanger the benefits they earned while serving our country, Davidson said. The VA has admitted 62,757 veterans infected with the coronavirus to department facilities, and 3,469 have died, according to the latest data from the department. But it is not just the Vietnam veterans at risk. Veteran advocates and lawmakers have raised the alarm of the estimated 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans exposed to burn pits overseas. Veterans contracting cancers, respiratory issues and lung diseases at young … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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