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| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-offers-words-support-congressman-john-lewis-following-cancer | O'Halleran Offers Words of Support to Congressman John Lewis Following Cancer Diagnosis | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKFollowing Congressman John Lewis' announcement that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: John Lewis has long been a fighter for human rights, for racial equality, and for the people of Georgia. Now, he faces his next fight. Sickness and disease can knock us down and make us feel hopeless, but they can also renew in us the desire and the will to push on, to resist. I know that John will meet this next challenge with the same strength and courage with which he has fought many times beforesit-ins at segregated lunch counters, the Freedom Rides, Bloody Sunday. John, my family and I, the entire Congress, and the American people are behind you as you fight this fight. We support you, and we are thinking of you as this next battle begins. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-responds-hate-crime-home-new-york-rabbi | OHalleran Responds to Hate Crime at Home of New York Rabbi | 2019-12-29 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKToday, following reports that five people were stabbed at the home of an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi in Monsey, New York during a Hanukkah celebration last night, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: I am outraged to see yet another heinous act of violence committed against our Jewish brothers and sisters in the name of hate. Tonight is the eighth night of Hanukkah, when countless American families will gather together to light their menorahs and remember the Macabees, Jewish fighters in the second century B.C.E who stood bravely in defense their faith. The story of the Macabees is not dissimilar to pilgrims who came to North America in search of their own religious freedoms. If we hope to preserve our nation as a place within which hardworking families of all backgrounds can practice the faith they choose without fear, we cannot allow these crimes to go unpunished. This year, our American Jewish community has endured far too many acts of violence, terror, hate, and ignorance. I stand today with my Jewish friends and colleagues and demand that enough is enough. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/memo-action-arizona-kyrsten-sinemas-year-getting-things-done-arizona | MEMO: Action for Arizona - Kyrsten Sinema’s Year Getting Things Done for Arizona | 2019-12-26 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 26, 2019 WASHINGTON During Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's first year in the U.S. Senate she demonstrated a clear ability to work across the aisle, avoid partisan politics, and deliver results for everyday Arizona families. I will work with anyone to get things done for Arizona families, said Sinema. How Kyrsten works: Ranked the most effective Senate freshman Ranked among the most bipartisan members of Congress by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy Honored with her sixth-consecutive Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award, highlighting her support for pro-growth policies that encourage job creation across Arizona Received the Partnership for Chronic Diseases Award from The Brain Injury Alliance, Epilepsy Foundation, Arizona Myeloma Network, and Lupus Foundation for her work keeping seniors healthy How she's delivering for Arizona's veterans: Passed her bipartisan LEGION Act into law, expanding American Legion membership to veterans across the country Passed her bipartisan Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act into law, safeguarding veterans from predatory loan practices and helping them more easily access their earned homeowner benefits Continued her work to curb suicide among veterans, working with the Somers family to introduce and pass into law the Network of Support for active duty military and advancing her bipartisan proposal for veterans Launched a VA Services Survey to improve veterans care and services with feedback collected directly from Arizona veterans How she's keeping Arizona safe and secure: Championed the importance of military resources at Fort Huachuca and urged Congress to protect military funds Secured over $90 million in the NDAA for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95 so the Air Station's equipment remains safe Secured over $90 million in the NDAA for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks at MCAS Yuma to ensure servicemembers h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2941 | Rep. Grijalva Announces Winners of Congressional App Competition | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSONToday, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva announced the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Arizona's Third Congressional District. This year's winners are Manuel Martinez Sanchez and Sean Cabahug from University High School in Tolleson, AZ. The winning app is called NearLink, an app that is designed to allow any electronic device to become a gaming controller. Each year, I'm blown away by the creativity and aptitude displayed by our students during the App Competition, said Rep. Grijalva. Manuel and Sean are well on their way to being the software developers of the future, and I'm proud that they will represent Arizona's Third Congressional District with their app. NearLink will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website, House.gov. The winning students will be invited to #HouseCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C. and will also enjoy $250 in Amazon Web Service credits. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-honoring-american-powmia-signed-law | Sinema-Backed Bill Honoring American POW/MIA Signed Into Law | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's bipartisan bill requires the POW/MIA flag be displayed alongside the American flag WASHINGTON The bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema was signed into law. The law honors more than 82,000 Americans who are listed as Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, or otherwise unaccounted for. Honoring America's veterans is personal to me and many Arizona families. Our bipartisan law ensures we never forget the extraordinary sacrifices of our servicemembers who gave so much to keep us safe and protect our freedom, said Sinema, a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. The POW/MIA and U.S. flags are flown concurrently every day at federal locations. Previously, the POW/MIA flag was only required to be displayed by the federal government on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. The POW/MIA Flag Act was endorsed by Rolling Thunder Inc. National, the National League of POW/MIA Families, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the National Alliance of Families for the Return of America's Missing Servicemen. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2940 | Chair Grijalva Releases Natural Resources Climate Action Report, Highlights Top Accomplishments of 2019 | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. The House Natural Resources Committee spent 2019 tackling climate change from every angle. Today, Natural Resources Committee Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) released his Climate Action Report detailing the work done by the Committee to combat the climate crisis, including holding 22 hearings on the topic, since taking the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives in January. The Climate Action Report can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2sR8aTG. The release of this report comes days after Chair Grijalva and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis. Their bill, H.R. 5435,the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040. This legislation is the result of the hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach efforts done by the committee on climate change this year detailed in the report. This year the Natural Resources Committee listened to scientists, elected leaders, Native American communities, youth advocates and members of the public. Their comments and stories informed the action we took on climate change this year, said Chair Grijalva. This report illustrates the Committee's focus on climate change and the solutions we have offered. I'm proud of the work we've done so far and know that so much more needs to be done to fight the climate crisis. I look forward to continuing our efforts in 2020, and beyond, to helping protect the entire planet and meet our ethical responsibilities to future generations. In addition to the Climate Action Report, Chair Grijalva released a video and document highlighting the top committee accomplishments from the first year of the 116th Congress. # # # Stay in touch with Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee Website Facebook Twitter Newsletter | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/contributed-columns/rep-ohalleran-impeachment-somber-constitutionally-necessary-duty | Rep. O'Halleran: Impeachment a somber, but constitutionally necessary, duty | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | It was a somber day in American history.When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I did not expect to be voting on impeachment. As a former homicide detective, I gathered evidence and reviewed it deliberatively in the pursuit of truth and justice. I have employed the same approach during this impeachment inquiry process. I committed to reviewing all evidence before deciding my vote, reaching my decision after the official articles of impeachment were finalized. No one is above the law.We must hold elected officials accountable when they break the public trust, violate our Constitution, and put their own interests before the good of our nation. President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. He obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked. I voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk. The evidence I considered when making my decision included the testimony of witnesses, many of whom were President Trump's own political appointees. We heard from State Department professionals, current and former members of our military, and members of the U.S. intelligence communitythe most trusted and respected in the world. I took my constituents' concerns into… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-introduces-legislation-improve-ballot-access-voters | Rep. Ruben Gallego Introduces Legislation to Improve Ballot Access for Voters with Disabilities | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON DC Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the PAVA Inclusion Act yesterday to ensure full participation in the electoral process for voters with disabilities. The PAVA program funds measures aimed at increasing access to the polls for voters facing mobility and other challenges, including disability training for poll workers, maintaining voting hotlines, and examining polling places for accessibility. However, when the program was enacted as part of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the definition of eligible grantee erroneously left out Protection and Advocacy Systems serving the Northern Mariana Islands and the four corners area of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. As a result, they are not eligible for PAVA funding unlike every other Protection and Advocacy System in the United States. Rep. Gallego's PAVA Inclusion Act fixes this oversight and improves access to the ballot for voters with disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as the four corners region. Every American citizen's right to vote is sacred. Voters with disabilities, no matter where they live, have a right to access this most fundamental American right, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. That is why I am proud to introduce the PAVA Inclusion Act to ensure that voters with disabilities residing in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as some of the most rural parts of Indian Country can access the ballot. This legislative fix is long overdue, and I look forward to it becoming law. National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) applauds Representative Gallego for introducing legislation that would provide a long overdue technical fix to the Help America Vote Act by extending Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA) program funding to the only two P&As excluded from the program since 2002. It was always the intent for all 57 P&As to be able to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in every step of the voting process across the United States. With this legislation we are one step cl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/extension-white-mountain-apache-tribes-water-rights-settlement-among-priorities-sinema-secures-end | Extension of White Mountain Apache Tribe’s Water Rights Settlement Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate, including an extension allowing the White Mountain Apache Tribe to complete their water settlement. Following six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs. Sinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Thanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million. Today's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema. Sinema also secured the following priorities: Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/19/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-pass-usmca/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Pass USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement after voting to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement includes significant improvements negotiated by House Democrats with respect to labor, the environment, access to medicines, and enforcement. The legislation passed on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 385 to 41. On December 10th, both parties and labor reached a deal with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on a series of transformative improvements to the Trump Administration's proposed USMCA that will set a new floor for standards in future U.S. trade agreements. The overall enforcement mechanism for the agreement was weak because it preserved all the flaws of the old NAFTA. In addition, there were no specific mechanisms to make sure that the labor rules could not be ignored again. Because of House Democrats, USTR agreed that the new NAFTA shouldset the highest standards for enforcement and enforceability in any U.S. trade agreement: A new labor enforcement mechanism that promotes American jobs, protects workers' rights, and holds non-compliant actors accountable; A new environment customs verification mechanism to make sure that Mexico is not trading illegally taken fauna and flora.Enforcement: Fixing loopholes in the new NAFTA that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introducing new rules of evidence to make enforcement more effective and fair.Workers: Strengthening standards to make them enforceable; creating new mechanisms to monitor labor rule compliance in Mexico and to enforce the commitment that parties trade only in goods that comply with the agreement's rules on workers; and establishing a new enforcement mechanism that will lead to penalties on imports produced at a facility where workers' right to organize has been thwarted.Environment:Reinstating high-standard rules that had been watered down by the Trump Administration; creating new mechanisms to monitor enviro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-ratify-usmca-agreement | OHalleran Votes to Ratify USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a new North American trade deal that would promote economic growth, strengthen protections for laborers and our environment, promote international trade, enhance compliance monitoring, and create enforcement provisions that would increase accountability for all trading partners. I am focused on growing Arizona's economy, creating new, good-paying jobs, and strengthening our rural communities, said Rep. O'Halleran. Today, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that will improve international trade in North America, spur the creation of new jobs, ensure protections for our hardworking labor community, and preserve important environmental standards. The USMCA agreement ratified in the House today includes fixes to NAFTA loopholes that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introduces new rules to make enforcement more effective; the creation of an interagency committee that will monitor Mexico's labor reform implementation and compliance with labor and environmental obligations; additional funding to address land and water pollution in the desert southwest; preservations that ensure Congress' ability to bring down the high costs of prescription drugs by promoting fair competition. I personally met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer on several occasions to discuss necessary provisions within this deal, continued O'Halleran. After months of important negotiations, I am pleased to see that this final agreement is a triumph for hardworking families, our Arizona agriculture producers, businesses of all sizes, and rural communities that are too often overlooked. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, between 1994 and 2017, Arizona's exports to Mexico grew from $2.4 billion per year, to $7.7. billiona 311% increase. Currently, over 200,000 jobs in Arizona alone depend on trade with Mexico and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-house-pass-bipartisan-usmca-agreement | Stanton, House Pass Bipartisan USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.After months of advocating for an improved North American trade policy, Rep. Greg Stanton today helped advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to the finish line. The U.S. House passed the agreement with a 385 to 41 vote. Stanton spoke in favor of H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, during today's debate. Those of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships with Mexico and Canada is essential to Arizonaand this new agreement will offer a big lift to our local companies, Stanton said. Today we have a real opportunity to cement certainty for job creators. From multinational companies to mid-sized and small businesses, from tech workers to farm workers, there's no doubt that the new USMCA is a win for all Arizonans. Stanton has ramped up his advocacy for strong trade relationships from his time as Phoenix Mayor to Congress. Last month, Stanton spoke on the House Floor in support of USMCA progress. In July, Stanton signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for continued negotiations with the Administration to secure the United States' relationship with Canada and Mexicoand a vote on the agreement before the end of the year. Stanton and Gov. Doug Ducey hosted a tele-town hall over the summer with the National Association of Manufacturers to hear from business owners about the importance of trade with Mexico. Earlier this week, Stanton shared stories from 10 Arizona businesses and trade associations calling on Congress to support the USMCA. The agreement now heads to the Senate for consideration. Stanton's full remarks on the floor are below and video is available here. Thank you to the Gentleman for yielding. Passing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is essential to creating new jobs and strengthening the economy of my home state of Arizona. Those of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-votes-against-salt-deduction-tax-shift-bill | Stanton Votes Against SALT Deduction Tax Shift Bill | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Rep. Greg Stanton today issued the following statement after voting against a bill to lift the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The President and the previous Congress took the wrong approach when they passed major changes to the tax code that benefited the wealthiest Americans and added to our nation's growing debt. If we want to correct that wrong, we should do so holisticallynot in a piecemeal fashion. Lifting the SALT deduction in this manner pushes benefits to just a few states and penalizes many Arizonans with a tax increase. I simply cannot support a proposal that helps the wealthiest taxpayers in other parts of the country at the expense of Arizona. H.R. 5377 passed the house with a 218 to 206 vote. In 2017, the Republican-led Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TJCA) placed a $10,000 cap on the amount of state and local taxes individuals and joint filers can deduct. This change had a disproportionate effect on states with high incomes and sales taxes. Prior to the enactment of TCJA, residents in just six statesCalifornia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvaniaclaimed more than half the value of all state and local tax deductions nationwide, even though they make up just 38 percent of the population. [Source] | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/repeal-health-taxes-renewal-export-import-bank-increased-funding-impact-aid-among-priorities-sinema | Repeal of Health Taxes, Renewal of Export-Import Bank, Increased Funding for Impact Aid Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate. Following six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs. Sinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Thanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million. Today's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema. Sinema also secured the following priorities: Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission Extension of the White Mountain Apache Tribe's Water Rights Settlement Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previously awarded to pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-protecting-arizona-seniors-illegal-robocalls-heads-presidents-desk | Sinema-Backed Bill Protecting Arizona Seniors from Illegal Robocalls Heads to President’s Desk | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON The U.S. Congress passed the TRACED Actlegislation cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema that cracks down on illegal robocalls and holds perpetrators accountable. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Our bipartisan legislation protects all Arizonans from the barrage of unwanted robocalls and protects Arizona seniors from scams and harassment by ensuring robocallers are held accountable, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Commerce and Aging Committees. As one report estimated, 42 percent of all calls will be spam calls by early 2019, a 12 percent increase from last year. The TRACED Act gives regulators more time to find scammers, increases penalties for those who are caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution of robocallers who intentionally flout laws. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-bill-protecting-grand-canyon-strengthening-arizonas-economy | Sinema Introduces Bill Protecting the Grand Canyon, Strengthening Arizona’s Economy | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act to strengthen the state's economy by protecting the Grand Canyon and Arizona's outdoor heritage. Arizona's economy depends on protecting the Grand Canyon and ensuring it remains a safe and stunning part of our outdoor heritage for generations to come, said Sinema. Thirty years ago, when we first began fighting against the disastrous effects of uranium mining in our homelands, we were alone in this fight, said Muriel Uqualla, Havasupai Tribal Chairwoman. Sen. Sinema's announcement earlier today sends a strong message that it is important to protect the Grand Canyon. Not only for the Havasupai people, but for all people, for generations to come. There is no reality in which it is worthwhile to endanger the Grand Canyon, the lives and cultures of Indigenous communities, and millions of people and the economies that support them," said Amber Reimondo, energy program director for the Grand Canyon Trust. "For those reasons, the Grand Canyon region is, and forever will be, too precious to mine and today we are grateful to Senator Sinema for her leadership in advancing a permanent mining ban around the Grand Canyon." The Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act is an exciting step to permanently protect the lands and water that are so valuable and precious to Flagstaff and northern Arizona, said Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans. Grand Canyon National Park is the lifeblood of our community and economy and protecting it now and for future generations is of paramount interest. We are grateful for the work of Senator Sinema to protect this area and also to Congressmen Grijalva and O'Halleran. Sinema's Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act prohibits new uranium mining around Grand Canyon National Park, protecting Arizona's water supply, outdoor recreation and tourism industries, and tribal communities. Currently, the Grand Canyon welcomes over 6 million visitors a year,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2939 | Rep. Grijalva To Vote in Favor of Impeaching President Donald Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, the House of Representatives will hold a vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement on his anticipated vote in favor of both articles of impeachment: President Trump committed a crime when he attempted to rig the election in his favor, endanger our national security, and shamelessly try to cover it up. He's a danger to our democracy, and the evidence gathered over three months of investigations, depositions, and public hearings attest to the fact that he abused his power to extort Ukraine into investigating a political rival. It is a somber day to impeach a President, but his reckless actions and brazen corruption have left Congress with no other choice. Instead of enabling the destructive behaviors of this President, I urge my Senate colleaguesboth Republican and Democrat aliketo demand testimony from White House parties and all of the information blocked by President Trump's cover-up. If the Senate wants to truly assess the guilt of the President, they should not be afraid of learning the truth. I based my decision on the facts and will vote to protect our democracy for future generations. I hope my colleagues in the Senate will do the same. Click here to watch Rep. Grijalva's floor speech in favor of impeachment. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-funding-agreement-includes-o-halleran-initiatives | House Passes Bipartisan Funding Agreement, Includes OHalleran Initiatives to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers, Special Diabetes Program for Indians | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONYesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, legislative packages to fund all 12 appropriations bills through the end of FY2020 and keep the federal government open ahead of the December 20 deadline. Both packages passed yesterday include provisions championed by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), including extenders for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, as well as many other accomplishments for Arizonans. One of the most important jobs we have as members of Congress is passing comprehensive appropriations that provide for our national defense and military readiness, as well as key domestic programs and federal initiatives that support our nation's health and bolster our economy, said Rep. O'Halleran. While I was pleased to see that funding for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, initiatives I have championed, were extended through May of this year, this is not a permanent solution. I will continue to fight for permanent funding solutions for both of these important programs. O'Halleran has fought to secure and plus up funding for community health centersand the Special Diabetes Program for Indianssince coming to Congress, introducing legislation to protect both programs. Extenders on these programs are set to expire in May of 2020. Legislative packages passed today also include an extension of the production credit for Indian coal facilities and the Indian Employment Tax Credit. Earlier this year, Rep. O'Halleran introduced legislationto make permanent the Indian Employment Tax Credit to address unemployment rates in Indian Country and attract business that can succeed to affected areas. The bills allocate additional monies funding O'Halleran fought for, including: $90.4 million for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an increase of $941,000 from FY19. These funds will be used to enhance the National Broadband Map; $7.433 billion for the United States Forest Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-statement-house-impeachment-vote | OHalleran Statement on House Impeachment Vote | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted for H.Res.755, the official articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Following the vote, O'Halleran released the following statement: "President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. "He obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked. "I voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-votes-impeachment | Rep. Gallego Votes for Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) voted in support of the two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Gallego released the following statement: Today I voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. These are serious charges, and Congress has a serious duty to defend the rule of law and our democracy. We upheld that duty today and sent a strong message that President Trump and all presidents who follow him will be held accountable for their actions and will not be permitted to abuse the power of their office for personal gain. It is now Mitch McConnell's responsibility and Constitutional duty to ensure a full and fair trial in the Senate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11 | McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11 | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona. The legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project. Cross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state. We're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11. I-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas. In addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America. At the co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bipartisan-bill-increases-access-lower-cost-insulin-arizonans | Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Increases Access to Lower Cost Insulin for Arizonans | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, which ensures Arizona families can access lower-cost, generic insulins. Promoting competition and bringing lower-cost generics on to the market will ensure Arizonans living with diabetes can afford the medication they need, said Sinema. In December 2018, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would stop reviewing generic competitors to insulin in March of 2020, and announced that any products still in the review process would be automatically denied. Denying consideration to current drugs in the pipeline and preventing new drugs from being reviewed will significantly delay the introduction of lower-cost insulin products on the market. The Sinema-backed Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act extends the review deadline, allowing the Food and Drug Administration to continue reviewing generic insulins, ensuring Arizonans can access affordable medicine. An estimated 41,000 people in Arizona are diagnosed with diabetes every year and an additional 1.8 million Arizonans are prediabetic. Earlier this year, Sinema welcomed two Arizonans living with diabetes during a Senate hearing, highlighting the importance of efforts to treat diabetes. Sinema supports efforts to create expedited pathways for approval of generic and biosimilar medications. The bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act takes meaningful steps toward helping ensure Arizona families can afford insulin through greater generic competition. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-continues-securing-arizonas-water-future | Sinema Continues Securing Arizona’s Water Future | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema requested an update from U.S. Interior Secretary Bernhardt on his Department's work ensuring the long-term security of the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund. Arizona's economic wellbeing depends on the future success of the Basin Fund. Ensuring the administration has a long-term plan for securing the Basin Fund is critical to securing Arizona's water future, said Sinema. The Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund is managed by the Department of Interior and covers some of the cost of water delivery to Arizona tribes and helps pay for infrastructure projects around tribal water settlements. During her time in the U.S. Senate, Sinema has worked to advance commonsense solutions to secure Arizona's water future. Last month, Sinema introduced the DRIP Act, which equips communities in Arizona, and across the country, to address drought conditions and strengthen water supplies. Earlier this year, Sinema helped get the Drought Contingency Plan across the finish line in the Senate. Sinema also cosponsored the bipartisan Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act, which allows Arizona cities, tribes, and water providers access to critical funding to secure the state's water future. Read the full text of the letter HERE. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2936 | Reps. Grijalva, Lee, and Omar Send Letter to U.S. Treasury, Urge Humanitarian Relief on Iranian Sanctions | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Reps. Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led 14 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressing deep concern on the impact that U.S. sanctions are having on access to medicine in Iranparticularly for individuals suffering from chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. The lawmakers urged the Trump Administration to adjust its sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicines and medical devices can reach the Iranian people. The Trump Administration's maximum pressure' campaign on the Iranian government is resulting in horrific consequences on everyday Iraniansincluding those with life-threatening illness, said Rep. Grijalva. Instead of a blanket policy that punishes all Iranians, the United States should adjust the sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicine can reach some of Iran's most vulnerable citizens. In their letter, the lawmakers wrote in part: We strongly urge the Administration to conduct a sweeping review of its sanctions campaign against Iran and identify and implement the necessary adjustments required to fulfill responsibilities under international law, as ordered by the ICJ in October 2018, to protect the Iranian people's right to health. While the efficacy of sanctions is questionable, we also urge the OFAC to expand the list of medical supplies that international suppliers are eligible to trade with Iran, especially for cancer and other chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. Considering the ongoing protests in Iran, and the Iranian government's shutdown of internet services, we also see a clear need to expand General License D-1 so that the United States is not taking any actions that help the Iranian government block outside communications. The Trump Administration's sanctions on Iran and their maximum pressure campaign are directly hurting the most vulnerable groups in Iranian society. Despite promises to stand by the Iranian people, they are preventing essential medications and humanitarian sup… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2938 | Chair Grijalva, Committee Leaders Introduce Landmark Climate Change Legislation Slashing Emissions From Public Lands and Waters | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis at a press conference on Capitol Hill this morning. Original cosponsors and supporters from the advocacy community hailed the introduction of H.R. 5435, the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, which directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040. Original cosponsors of the legislation include Vice-Chair Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-CNMI), Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). The bill is endorsed by The Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice, Oceana and Earthworks. The bill temporarily pauses new fossil fuel leases while the agencies develop a plan to reach the 2040 goal. DOI and USFS must meet climate pollution reduction targets at specific intervals starting in 2025 and publish strategic plans every four years that detail how the agencies will meet the pollution reduction targets established by the legislation. The bill also increases royalties on fossil fuel extraction by oil, gas, and coal corporations and uses the proceeds to support workers and communities impacted by a transition away from dirty energy development. The full text of H.R. 5435 is available at http://bit.ly/2RZ7Qwn. A fact sheet explaining the bill's major provisions is available at http://bit.ly/2M1wc56. A section-by-section of the bill is available at http://bit.ly/2sDNaQc. Since taking the House majority, Natural Resources Committee Democrats have spent much of the past year tackling climate change from every angle. Chair Grijalva's landmark bill is the culmination of a year of hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach effort… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-and-degette-lead-74-representatives-letter-opposing | Reps. Gallego and DeGette Lead 74 Representatives in Letter Opposing Administration Plan to Strip Protections from Tongass National Forest | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) led over 70 of their colleagues in submitting official comments yesterday in opposition to the U.S. Forest Service's plan to exempt Tongass National Forest in Alaska from protections under the Roadless Rule. The letter urges Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue not to proceed with his Department's proposal to open up our nation's largest National Forest and one of our most critical tools in the fight against climate change to clear-cut logging and road-building. The letter outlines the way in which a Tongass Roadless Rule exemption would damage the environment and local wildlife, harm local recreation and commercial fishing industries, reduce access to clean air and water, and threaten the livelihood and culture of Alaska Natives who call Alaska Roadless Areas home. The Roadless Rule is one of our national forests' most important and successful protections, particularly in ancient and unique places like the Tongass, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. This administration's reckless proposal to remove Roadless Rule protections and allow destructive roadbuilding throughout Alaska's majestic Tongass National Forest is bad for our environment, bad for taxpayers, bad for Alaska Natives, and bad for future generations of Americans who deserve the chance to visit and appreciate this beautiful, pristine place. The Roadless Rule protects nearly 60 million acres of national forest land for people to enjoy, said Rep. Diana DeGette. We are not going to sit back and allow the Trump administration to undo the vital protections this rule provides some of our nation's most treasured landscapes, including the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Reps. Gallego and DeGette introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act earlier this year to codify the Roadless Rule and permanently protect millions of acres of pristine national forests. Rep. Gallego had an op-ed published yesterday about the importance of keeping Roadless Rule protections in Tongass National… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-businesses-call-congress-pass-usmca | Arizona Businesses Call on Congress to Pass USMCA | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.As the U.S. House prepares to vote this week on the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, Arizona businesses are speaking up about the importance of trade with our neighboring countries. Rep. Greg Stanton has been advocating an improved North American trade policy throughout his first year in Congress. Businesses in Arizonafrom large corporations to medium- and small-sized firmshave made clear that the USMCA will provide much-needed certainty and opportunity for growth. Several business owners and representatives from trade associations shared their support with Stanton. The passage of USMCA is important for the dairy industry and critical for our Tempe based dairy cooperative. We have enjoyed a fruitful trade relationship with both Mexico and Canada, and the success of our member farms here in Arizona depends on the passage of this trade agreement. Right now, Mexico is UDA's main export market, which accounts for almost $200 million in total dairy exports. Without a trade agreement, we wouldn't have ready access to Mexico. The cooperative needs to be able to export to Mexico in order to ensure a future existence. If USMCA passes, because of the dairy provisions, we would be able to capture an increased market share in Canada. The market in Canada, and USMCA, represents a big opportunity for UDA. Ashley Ellixson, V.P. of Legal and Environmental Affairs, United Dairymen of Arizona UDA is a Tempe-based dairy co-op that consists of 90 percent of Arizona dairy farmers. It processes, manufactures, and markets Arizona dairy products sold in and outside of the United States. The USMCA offers an important opportunity to strengthen ties with our neighbors and set a precedent for all future trade agreements in this modern, global economy. Arizona is home to one of Intel's largest and most advanced manufacturing operations and we appreciate Rep. Stanton's recognition that the strong disciplines on digital trade in the USMCA will expand trade and help protect U.S. innovative technology products. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/mccain-inspired-bill-backed-sinema-establishes-wounded-warrior-program-senate | McCain-Inspired Bill Backed by Sinema Establishes Wounded Warrior Program in Senate | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's resolution implements the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program,' creating employment opportunities for veterans in the U.S. Senate WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator cosponsored a bipartisan bill establishing the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, providing veterans with service-connected disabilities the opportunity to work in the U.S. Senate as they transition to civilian life. The bipartisan program is named after the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain. Arizona veterans earned the opportunity to succeed as they transition to civilian life. Our bipartisan Wounded Warrior Program, inspired by Arizona hero John McCain, empowers Arizona veterans to continue serving our nation while providing them with professional opportunities, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. The two-year fellowship was inspired by the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain, who was seriously wounded and held captive as a prisoner during the Vietnam War, and the late Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield who served during World War I. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinemas-network-support-act-heads-presidents-desk | Sinema’s Network of Support Act Heads to President’s Desk | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senate passes defense bill including Sinema's Network of Support Act, Sinema's military sexual assault reforms, and Arizona military priorities secured by Sinema WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Senate passed Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The Senate also approved Sinema's military sexual assault reforms in her Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act. Sinema also secured funding for Arizona military installations and resources for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members. By directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/tucson-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate | Tucson Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senate passed Tucson-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Tucson and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Sinema also secured funding for Tucson-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill,including $132 million for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 program. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Funding for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 Program Sinema helped secure $132 million for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to milit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/yuma-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate | Yuma Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senate passed Yuma-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Yuma and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Sinema also secured funding for Yuma-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill, including funding for MCAS Yuma's barracks and its Hangar 95. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Funding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma: Sinema secured $90.1 million in funding for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95. Sinema also secured $99.6 million in funding for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks. Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-secures-nearly-85000-veterans-backpay | OHalleran Secures Nearly $85,000 in Veterans Backpay | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that he had secured $84,989.44 in backpay for a veteran in Arizona's First Congressional District who had been waiting for his disability severance pay since 2005. Following notice of the casework success, Congressman O'Halleran released the following statement: This year, Marcus Christiansen of Casa Grande, Arizona contacted my office regarding his concerns about his due disability severance pay from the U.S. Army, starting all the way back in 2005 and running through May 2019. Mr. Christiansen was concerned because he had submitted all required documentation but never received any disbursements or word regarding this entitlement. My staff and I worked to ensure that the Army adjudicated and disbursed Mr. Christiansen's disability severance pay and officially concluded the matter late last month. Our veterans have faithfully served our country, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have the best care when they return home. I am pleased that my staff and I were able to secure the backpay Marcus was due. I have three physical offices in Arizona, and caseworkers on my staff that work remotely throughout the state. I encourage all veterans who may be struggling to work with the VA or other federal agencies to reach out to the district office nearest them for assistance. Official confirmation of Mr. Christiansen's backpay was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on November 29, 2019. I woke up to severance pay pending in my account, said Mr. Christiansen. Thank you again, Congressman O'Halleran. Information for those seeking casework assistance can be found on Rep. O'Halleran's website, here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/following-sinemas-leadership-congress-set-repeal-harmful-health-care-taxes | Following Sinema’s Leadership, Congress Set to Repeal Harmful Health Care Taxes | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator helped secure a full repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Taxes, making health care more affordable for Arizonans WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured the repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Tax in Congress's government spending bill, making health care more affordable for Arizonans. Kyrsten has been leading the effort to repeal these taxes and protect Arizonans since 2013. For six years, I have worked across the aisle to repeal harmful health care taxes. Today's deal to repeal makes health care more affordable and represents a win for Arizona families, said Sinema. Sinema has led the effort to protect Arizonans and repeal the Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax since 2013. Sinema earlier this year introduced the Jobs and Premium Protection Act with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums. Last week, Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. Sinema is also a cosponsor of the Protect Medical Innovation Act, which permanently repeals the medical device tax and protects over 17,000 Arizona jobs in this innovative industry. Earlier this year, Sinema led a letter from the Arizona Congressional Delegation urging Congressional leaders to repeal the Medical Device Tax. Sinema is also a cosponsor of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act to repeal the Cadillac tax, an onerous 40 percent tax on employer-sponsored health plans that would raise premiums for hard-working Arizonans who get their health insurance through work. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-champions-bipartisan-bill-protecting-miners-retirement-and-health-benefits | Sinema Champions Bipartisan Bill Protecting Miners’ Retirement and Health Benefits | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan American Miners Act, which secures miners' pensions and protect miners' access to health care. Thousands of Arizona miners earned their pensions and health care through a lifetime of dangerous and hard work. We must ensure the government keeps its promises to miners and their families, said Sinema. The bipartisan American Miners Act secures retired miners' pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, and ensures that miners will not lose their healthcare. 1,800 Arizona families will benefit from the American Miners Act. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-congressional-leadership-no-budget-no-pay | Sinema to Congressional Leadership: No Budget, No Pay | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Senator Rick Scott (Fla.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leaders urging leaders to include in the end-of-year spending package language that prevents members of Congress from getting paid if spending bills are not passed. If members of Congress fail to do their jobs, then they should not get paid. I'll keep reaching across the aisle to fix a broken Washington and deliver for Arizona, said Sinema, who has consistently sponsored the No Budget, No Pay Act since she was elected to Congress. In their letter, the bipartisan lawmakers indicated that passing spending bills and keeping the government running are basic duties of Congress. At the beginning of this year, the United States suffered the longest government shutdown in its history hurting Arizona families and workers who continued to work without pay. The bipartisan No Budget, No Pay Act was part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this year. This bipartisan legislation halts paychecks for all House and Senate members if they miss the deadline for government spending bills. Sinema sponsored similar legislation in the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congress. The full text of the letter is available HERE. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-secures-long-term-renewal-export-import-bank-bipartisan-budget-deal | Sinema Secures Long-Term Renewal of Export-Import Bank in Bipartisan Budget Deal | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Following months of Sinema's advocacy, bipartisan budget deal includes a 7-year Export-Import Bank renewal WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured a 7-year renewal of the Export-Import Bank in today's bipartisan budget deal. Sinema has been advocating for a long-term renewal of the Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Our bipartisan renewal of the Export-Import Bank helps Arizona employers sell more products overseas, create more jobs at home, and it represents a step away from Congress's usual short-term crisis management, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Banking Committee. Sinema led the effort in the U.S. Senate with Republican Senator Kevin Cramer (N.D.) to support Arizona jobs and increase business opportunities by introducing a bipartisan 10-year reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank helped Arizona businesses finance $2 billion in exports over the last five years, creating good jobs in the state while closing the trade deficit with countries like China. For a total list of Arizona exporters utilizing the Export-Import Bank click HERE. Arizona businesses utilizing the Export Import Bank: Business: City: TotalExported Since 2018: Ability Dynamics, LLC Tempe $1,864,477 Aero-link Arizona, Inc. Scottsdale $1,087,488 Aero-zone, Inc. Chandler $5,244,115 Aerotec International, Inc. Phoenix $7,886,643 APS BioGroup, Inc. Phoenix $6,285,915 Axus Technology LLC Chandler $1,929,350 Blockwise Engineering LLC Tempe $2,674,535 Commercial Aviation International Llc Scottsdale $2,623,381 Copper State Bolt & … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/house-bill-could-generate-more-health-services-native-american-elders | House bill could generate more health services for Native American elders | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | U.S. representatives from Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas introduced legislation last week to support caregiving services for Native American senior citizens. If passed,the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Actaims to bring more health services to rural tribal communities and fund support services for family caregivers across fiscal years 2020 to 2024. Arizona Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran, the sponsor of the bill, said the act could significantly expand the reach of services provided on tribal lands and address high rates of disease. "When you have such prevalent diseases, such as diabetes and heart health, in these remote locations, we have to be able to get something accomplished to preserve the life expectancy of people that are in real need," O'Halleran said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native Americans, more than any other agency-defined racial group in the United States, have thehighest susceptibility to diabetes.It also citesheart disease as the leading cause of deathfor Indigenous Americans. Tribal agencies could apply for grant funds to support services such as in-home care, transportation, wellness programs or legal services. The grant would also incorporate case management for senior citizens. O'Halleran said the act could reduce some of the medical barriers Indigenous communities face, like cutting travel time. "We have elders that are three hours from the nearest services that are provided, so this ability to get this done and accomplished, it would be a dramatic increase [in services]," O'Halleran said. He said funding in-home care will save more money than transporting multiple caregivers and patients to medical facilities for care. O'Halleran said the act would provide more than $5.3 million in 2020 to expand health and nutrition services, and it will increase by another $43.3 million by 2024. He said agencies would be awarded grants based on need. The act also includes a separate grant that would provide $2.7 million for the Native American Caregiver Support Program … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/landmark-prescription-drug-pricing-bill-clears-us-house | Landmark prescription drug pricing bill clears U.S. House | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON The U.S. House passed a landmark health care measure Thursday that proponents say would dramatically reduce rising prescription drugs prices and significantly expand access to health care benefits and services. The sweepinglegislationpassedlargely along party lines, with 230 lawmakers voting for it and 192 against. Only two House Republicans voted for the bill Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. There is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries, Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Sedona, said in a written statement following his vote for the measure. O'Halleran was joined by Arizona Democrats Ruben Gallego, Raul Grijalva, Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton in supporting the bill. Republicans Andy Biggs, Debbie Lesko and David Schweikert voted against it. Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican from Prescott, wasn't present for the vote. The cost of prescription drugs hassoaredin recent years, and Americanspay morefor drugs than do residents of other wealthy countries. In Arizona, the average annual cost of prescription drug treatment rosenearly 60%between 2012 and 2017, far more than the 11% increase in Arizonans' average annual income over the same time, according to an analysis by AARP. More than one-fourth of residentsstoppedtaking drugs as prescribed because they couldn't afford them. U.S. drug prices are especially high in large part because the federal government doesn't negotiate lower prices with drug companies,expertssay but thebillpassed Thursday would enable it to do so. Under the bill, lower prices would be available to all consumers, not just beneficiaries of Medicare, the government insurance program serving Americans over age 65 and some younger adults with certain disabilities or who have kidney failure. The bill would also bar drug companies from charging Americans significantly more than they charge consumers in other countries for the same drugs and from raising prices at rates h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-gosar-o-halleran-ask-postal-service-study-need-new-post-office-prescott | McSally, Gosar, OHalleran ask Postal Service to study need for new post office in Prescott Valley | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | It appears that Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta's persistent pursuit of a new location for a bigger, more centralized post office in town is gaining traction at the federal level. This week, Arizona Sen. Martha McSally and Congressmen Paul Gosar and Tom O'Halleran sent a letter to Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Megan J. Brennan asking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to analyze the issue. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 [people] in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, McSally, O'Halleran and Gosar's letter stated, in part. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. The letter adds, With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location, of these operations. The study should determine whether the feds need to relocate their main post office in Prescott Valley from 8307 E. Highway 69 Suite 1, which it leases, to a yet-to-be-determined site. Lawmakers are also asking Brennan to consult with the local civic and business leaders [in Prescott Valley] as you move forward with this analysis and any findings. I appreciate Senator McSally [and] Congressmen Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the residents of Prescott Valley, Palguta said in a news release. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time [on Nov. 22] to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and [the] step[s] taken thus far in our quest for a new post office in the Town of Prescott Valley. Palguta and the town council are concerned that as Prescott Valley's population continues to grow, more traffic and business will overwhelm the post office on Highwa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-o-halleran-gosar-support-usps-study-new-prescott-post-office | McSally, OHalleran, Gosar Support USPS Study for New Prescott Post Office | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Paul Gosar (AZ-04) wrote to the Postmaster General in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, the Members wrote. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations. Prescott Valley Mayor Palguta said: I appreciate Senator McSally, Congressman's Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the Residents of Prescott Valley. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and step taken thus far in our quest for a new Post Office in the Town of Prescott Valley. Full text of the letter is availableHEREand below. Megan J. BrennanPostmaster General and Chief Executive OfficerUnited States Postal Service475 L'Enfant Plaza SWWashington, DC 20260 Dear Postmaster General Brennan, We write to you today in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With further population growth expected in the future, the town is worried additional traffic and business will overwhelm the current capacity. Multiple concerns have been rais… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/o-halleran-takes-tetra-tech-issue-nrc | OHalleran takes Tetra Tech issue to NRC | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., who recently learned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had contracted with embattled Tetra Tech for the assessment of 54 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, has written a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission raising questions about the $85 million contract. The Pasadena-based company is facing 23 lawsuits, including at least one by the U.S. government, claiming its subsidiary, Tetra Tech EC, falsified soil samples at an old Navy shipyard it was remediating in 2013. In a press release, O'Halleran said he is deeply concerned about the awarding of the Navajo contract to the company, and wants the NRC to explain why Tetra Tech's radioactive material license is still in good standing, what corrective actions the company took and whether or not the NRC shared its review of Tetra Tech's license with the EPA before it awarded the 2017 contract. United States v. Tetra Tech is still in the courts. Most recently, in October, Tetra Tech asked the federal judge hearing the case to recuse himself and the judge refused, calling the company's motion bordering on frivolous. The company had claimed U.S. District Judge James Donato, in a decision on separate complaints filed by homeowners whose houses were built on the contaminated former shipyard, had used the words as plaintiffs allege, indicating Donato was summarizing the complaint rather than stating his own opinion. Also, in a May 2018 sentencing hearing for one of the two Tetra Tech employees who had pleaded guilty to falsifying the samples, Donato had said he was very skeptical this was something that (the defendant) came up with completely on his own, which Tetra Tech's attorneys said indicated Donato had already made up his mind about the case. O'Halleran said in his press release there's enough evidence of wrongdoing by Tetra Tech that the government should be very careful about awarding it such a large and sensitive contract at the very least, the NRC should have scrutinized the company closely and passed on it… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-vote-articles-impeachment | OHalleran Announces Vote on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, following the House Judiciary Committee's final markup of H.Res. 755, the official articles of impeachment, and their vote to advance the articles out of Committee to the full House of Representatives for a vote, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: Today is a somber day in America's history. When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I never expected that we would vote on impeaching a sitting president. As a former law enforcement officer and criminal investigator, I spent my career gathering evidence and pursuing truth and justice. Throughout this impeachment inquiry process, I have remained committed to reviewing all of the facts before coming to a final decision on the matter. That is why I have reached my decision today, following the finalization of the official articles of impeachment. The constitution is a document we have lived by as a nation for over two hundred years. It is the shortest written constitution of any major government in the world, but it outlines clear grounds on which the impeachment of a sitting president is the correct course of action. Article II, Section 4 reads, The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the nation of Ukraine by withholding military aid they had already been promised in exchange for help investigating a political opponent. The President's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. I will vote to impeach the President because this bribery and abuse of power violated the constitution and put our national security and our international relationships at risk. Our democracy is the greatest in the world, and a model for many other nations. In our democracy, we must hold elected official… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-s-initiatives-improve-veterans-quality-life-will-become-law | Stantons Initiatives to Improve Veterans Quality of Life Will Become Law | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.On Wednesday, the House passed the final 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which supports a strong national defense and includes two key amendments offered by Rep. Greg Stanton to improve veterans' quality of life. The legislation now heads to the Senate and then to the President's desk for signature. Anyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves to feel safe and prepared in the line of duty, and our veterans deserve access to the resources and support they've earned when they return home, said Stanton. Stanton's two amendments will directly benefit Arizona's veterans. Naturalization of Veterans In June 2019, the Government Accountability Office released a report that found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not consistently follow its policies or accurately document its cases involving veterans from 2013 through 2018. Stanton's first amendment addresses this by improving the mandatory counseling that noncitizen servicemembers receive when they transition out of the U.S. Armed Forces. The change will ensure servicemembers are provided important information on the expedited naturalization resources available to them for their service. Stanton was inspired to take legislative action after talking to Steven Borden, director of veteran services at Arizona State University's Pat Tillman Veterans Center, and hearing stories about how veterans transitioning from military to student life were impacted by current law. Recreation Programs to Address Veteran Suicide Stanton's second amendment helps combat the devastating veteran suicide rate by extending participation in the Wounded Warrior Program. The military recreation program provides crucial physical, psychological and social rehabilitation to help curb the high suicide rates. Currently, once a servicemember separates from the U.S. Armed Forces, they no longer qualify for their respective service's Wounded Warrior Program. Stanton's amendment would change this by extending a veteran's eligibility … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-urges-congressional-leaders-repeal-harmful-health-insurance-tax | Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders to Repeal Harmful Health Insurance Tax | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | In a bipartisan letter, Sinema urges Congressional action to provide relief from the tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the harmful Health Insurance Tax that will raise health care costs in 2020. Eliminating the Health Insurance Tax protects Arizona families, seniors, and businesses from rising health care costs, said Sinema, who has led bipartisan legislation to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. Congress must take immediate bipartisan action to eliminate this harmful health tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans. The Internal Revenue Service estimates that in 2020 the Health Insurance Tax would impose a $15.5 billion fee on health insurance plans, affecting Arizona families and small businesses. According to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the net cost of health insurance grew 13.2% in 2018, compared to only 4.3% in 2017 when the Health Insurance Tax was not in effect. Sinema earlier this year introduced legislation with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums. In January, Sinema led a bipartisan group of freshmen Senators in writing to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer requesting bipartisan action on the Health Insurance Tax, citing that insurance carriers were already factoring in the additional tax while setting 2020 rates, which would result in higher health insurance premiums costing $20.3 billion for 142 million Americans. The full text of the letter is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2934 | At Congressional Oversight Hearing on Student Debt Relief and For-Profit Colleges, Rep. Grijalva Holds Secretary DeVos Accountable to Defrauded Students | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appeared before the House Committee on Education and Labor in an oversight hearing on the Department of Education's failure to implement the Borrower's Defense Rule that provides relief to borrowers defrauded by for-profit colleges. Despite the Department of Education's own analysis that found students defrauded by Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech deserved full relief, Secretary DeVos has refused to provide it. For three years, Secretary DeVos has served as the accomplice of shady for-profit colleges that have defrauded our students, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. While students desperately await their debt relief, the Department of Education has illegally garnished their paychecks, tax refunds, and benefits to pay back debts that should have been forgiven under the Borrower's Defense Rule. Instead of rolling back regulations that protected students from predatory for-profit institutions, Betsy DeVos should remember that she works for America's studentsnot her for-profit college executive pals. According to the June 2019 Borrower's Defense Quarterly Report there are over 4,500 pending claims for forgiveness in Arizona, and for-profit institutions continue to take advantage of students across the country. This week, the Federal Trade Commission reached a historic $191 million settlement with the University of Phoenix to compensate students who were harmed by the for-profit college's deceptive advertising campaign. The settlement includes a $50 million cash payment for consumer redress' and the cancellation of approximately $141 million in student debts owed to the university. The University of Phoenix egregiously mislead thousands of students through its false advertisements that greatly exaggerated the school's ties with potential employees, continued Grijalva. For-profit colleges that deceive our students and leave them with extraordinary debts and limited job prospects should have to face the consequences of their dishonesty. This settlement is welcome news for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-and-rep-grijalva-send-letter-to-dhs/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick and Rep. Grijalva Send Letter to DHS | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Rep. Kirkpatrickand Rep. Grijalva sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Wolf demanding answers on the Remain in Mexico policy expansion to the Tucson sector. In November 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would be expanding the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the Remain in Mexico policy to the Tucson, Arizona and Del Rio, Texas sectors. Since the start of this program, more than 55,000 asylum seekers and migrants have been forced back into Mexico to await their immigration hearings. Asylum seekers arriving in the Tucson sector will now, as part of the expansion, will be sent to El Paso and subsequently forced to wait in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico while they await their hearings. The United States was built by people leaving their homeland and journeying here for a better life, it's the great American story. Since the Trump Administration announced the implementation of the MPP earlier this year, I have said that it is un-American.Reports haveindicated that hundreds of people returned or placedinMexicounder this policy have fallen victim to kidnapping, sexual assault, extortion, and other violations as they await to be heard or provided legal guidance,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.We demand that this administration end the Remain in Mexico' policy and, further, explain if they set up protections for these asylum seekers prior to rolling out this cruel program. After fleeing violence in their home countries and seeking safety in the United States, it's unconscionable that the Trump Administration is forcing asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico under deadly conditions,said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva.As an increasing number of asylum seekers fall victim to kidnapping, sexual violence, extortion, and murder upon their return to Mexico, I join Rep. Kirkpatrick in demanding an end to the Remain in Mexico' policy. Communities across the country are more than willing to provide safe haven and support to asylum seekers, even as the Tr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices-with-house-passage-of-h-r-3-the-elijah-e-cummings-lower-drug-costs-now/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices with House Passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Washington Rep. Kirkpatrick voted to pass H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing fieldforAmerican patients who are paying morefortheir medicines than patients in other countries. This bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, and the lower prices negotiated by Medicare will be transparent so that private insurance companies can make the same prices available to their consumers. It also creates a new $2000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costsforMedicare beneficiaries. Southern Arizona families are facing skyrocketing prescription drug prices, forcing many to choose between their medications and putting food on the table, often times leaving the pharmacy without the prescription from the doctor, because they simply can't afford it,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.We like to think of our country as one of the richest and most leading nations in the worldbut in reality, people are suffering to get their basic care. Americans spend twice as much on health care than other industrialized countries. A mother shouldn't have to decide if she's going to drive across the border to Mexico where she's not sure if the drug she's purchasingforher child has the same U.S. quality standards.That's unacceptable, and it's why I pledged to make this issue one of my top priorities this year. In Arizona, there are 120,408 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 452,613 people enrolled in private health insurance all of whom stand to benefit from H.R.3.Forexample, those living with cancer, arthritis, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis are expected to experience significant savings as a result of H.R.3: Patients living with breast cancer: In 2019, an estimated 5,630 women in Arizona will be diagnosed with breast cancer.H.R.3can lower the average total cost of the breast cancer medicationIbranceby 65%.Patients living with leukemia: In 2019, an estimated 1,110 people in Arizona will be diagnosed with l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-lower-drug-costs-now-act-includes-o-halleran-amendment | House Passes Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Includes OHalleran Amendment | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation to lower the costs of prescription drugs by capping out-of-pocket drug costs, empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, and making those prices available to Americans with private insurance as well. For too long, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs have forced Arizona seniors, veterans, and families to make the choice between life-saving medication and putting food on the table, said Rep. O'Halleran. There is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries. Today, we came together as a legislative body to address this crisis that has left far too many families struggling for so long. Analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that H.R. 3 will save Medicare hundreds of billion over the next ten years, creating monies that can be reinvested into the research and development of new drugs and funds to combat the opioid crisis, as well as direct returns into the pockets of Americans and private businesses. The legislation also includes provisions to expand Medicare to include vision services for the first time in the history of the program, a legislative initiative included in the larger package that O'Halleran helped introduce earlier this fall. I was also pleased that the House of Representatives voted to pass my amendment that would award grants to hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas, so these hospitals are able to establish a Graduate Medical Education Program, or partner with an approved hospital to host residents, continued O'Halleran. This program has proven results in incentivizing doctors to stay and practice in the rural areas that need them most. As we work to move H.R. 3 through the Senate and to the president's desk, we must ensure that our rural communities are not left on the backburner. According to the Congressional Research Ser… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-expand-mexico-arizona-tourism | McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Expand Mexico-to-Arizona Tourism | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONSen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton this week introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexicowho already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona. Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide. Arizona is open for business and when we allow approved visitors into more areas of our beautiful state, we unleash the potential for greater economic growth, more jobs, and additional sales tax revenue, Sen. McSally said. Our bill would start a pilot program allowing Border Crossing Card Holders to reach popular Arizona tourist destinations and businesses, generating hundreds of millions in dollars in additional annual spending. This is an economic stimulus billit's a common-sense change that will open Arizona to more business, more tourism, and more economic opportunities, said Rep. Stanton. Our state benefits in so many ways from a strong relationship with Mexicoand a pilot program that invites Mexican nationals to explore and invest more throughout our entire state can only strengthen those ties. Arizona's strong relationship with our neighbors in Mexico supports jobs and economic prosperity on both sides of the border, said Gov. Doug Ducey. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act is a win-win that will promote tourism from Mexico and strengthen our partnership. My thanks to Senator McSally and Representative Stanton… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/bipartisan-sinema-bill-fixes-tax-code-arizona-businesses | Bipartisan Sinema Bill Fixes Tax Code for Arizona Businesses | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered with Republican Senator Mike Braun (Ind.) to introduce legislation fixing how the tax code treats transition taxes. The bill provides clarity for Arizona businesses on tax payments of overseas earnings and ensures job creators can continue to re-invest in their businesses and grow Arizona's economy. Arizona businesses deserve a tax code that is straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans, said Sinema. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, created a new transition tax to ensure corporations meet their U.S. tax obligations on overseas earnings. However, the Internal Revenue Service issued two conflicting sets of rules that created confusion and forced taxpayers to apply tax refunds and overpayments to pay the transition tax, against clear Congressional intent. Sinema's bill fixes IRS practices that contradict U.S. tax policy and Congressional intent regarding transition taxes, also known as Section 965 payments. Sinema took action after hearing from Arizona businesses about how current IRS policy hinders their ability to grow, hire new workers, and invest in research and development. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backs-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-va-accountability-protect-arizona-veterans | Sinema Backs Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen VA Accountability, Protect Arizona Veterans | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Caregiver Retention and Eligibility Determination Actlegislation strengthening accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring VA medical professionals to be properly credentialed. Arizona veterans rely on the VA for critical health care. Our bipartisan legislation ensures VA medical professionals are qualified to provide the high standard of care Arizona veterans have earned, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Sinema's bipartisan bill creates adequate safeguards to ensure Arizona veterans are not treated by health care providers whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered. Sinema partnered with a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Veterans Health Administration to outline steps they will take to ensure an annual credentialing training for staff members who review credentials. The Sinema-backed bipartisan bill codifies the requirement for VHA to outline uniform credentialing standards and protocols and require initial and annual training for staff members. Sinema's legislative action comes in response to this year's report from the Government Accountability which found a lack of uniform policies, standardized procedures and periodic, mandatory training for the credentialing process. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-leads-bipartisan-effort-ensuring-servicemembers-and-veterans-have-access-va-home-loan | Sinema Leads Bipartisan Effort Ensuring Servicemembers and Veterans Have Access to VA Home Loan Benefits | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema led a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Federal Housing Finance Agency to ensure active-duty servicemembers and veterans have access to VA Home Loan benefits. The Senators are asking the Agency to return the military service question on the Universal Residential Loan Application to the top of the form so all who qualify can explore the VA home loan benefits available to them. The Universal Residential Loan Application's military service question must be accessible so servicemembers and veterans can get the benefits they've earned and achieve the dream of homeownership, said Sinema. Previously, a military service question asking servicemembers and veterans to self-identify on the Universal Residential Loan Application was placed on the first page. This year the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a change, and moved the question to the bottom of the form after borrowers sign. The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals indicates that veterans and servicemembers are significantly less likely to consider VA loans if they do not have the opportunity to self-identify during the loan process. The Senators are urging the Agency to stop this change, so all veterans have the opportunity to self-identify and explore VA home loan benefits available to them. Click HERE to read the full text of the letter. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2931 | Chair Grijalva Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Coastal Resilience Package That Fights Climate Change, Helps Communities Prepare | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a package of bills originally heard in the Natural Resources Committee to protect vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. Rep. Derek Kilmer's (D-Wash.) Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act (H.R. 729) is a package of 10 bipartisan coastal resilience bills that aid coastal ecosystems and economies, improve ocean monitoring and research, and offer coastal managers tools to protect coastal communities most vulnerable to climate impacts. The bill creates programs to support Tribal, state and local community projects that protect, restore and preserve coastal zones and working waterfronts; helps communities prepare for and respond to climate change; and uses data to address coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. H.R. 729 protects American commercial and recreational fisheries and the communities that depend on them by authorizing programs that preserve fish habitats and conduct research on Great Lakes fisheries management. The bill also strengthens our marine and coastal science and policy workforce by reauthorizing and updating the National Sea Great College Program. A list of bills included in the package and amendments adopted to H.R. 729 is available at https://bit.ly/2LIsLQy and a fact sheet is available at https://bit.ly/38nlH5r. The climate crisis is a clear and present danger to the 39 million Americans who live near our coasts, said Chair Grijalva. Passing today's bill is a necessary step in reversing the impacts we're seeing in our oceans and along our shorelines. I'm proud of the work our Committee and the Democratic Caucus have done to combat the climate crisis, and we're not stopping here. We need comprehensive climate solutions to save the ocean from climate change. Climate change is real and it requires bold action,said Rep.Kilmer. I'm proud that the House is continuing to take action to combat climate change by passing actionable, ambit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2932 | Rep. Grijalva Applauds Injunction Blocking Trump's Border Wall Funding | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Yesterday, a federal judge in El Paso, Texas issued a nationwide injunction that blocks the Trump Administration from using military funds to build a border wall, finding President Trump's national emergency declaration unlawful. Judge Briones confirmed what we've known all along: President Trump broke the law when he circumvented Congress and stole military funds to build his border wall, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. Trump is not an emperor who can flout our laws and do whatever he wants, and I'm pleased the court upheld the law and denounced this egregious abuse of power. Under the national emergency declaration, President Trump seized $3.6 billion in military funds to pay for border wall construction, much of which is occurring on public lands in Arizona like Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Trump's wall obsession has further militarized border communities and continues to negatively impact the border ecosystems that make the Southwest so special, continued Grijalva. This ruling is a victory for border residents who are fighting against Trump's monument to his racist policies, and I want to thank them for their continued efforts to stop this border wall and protect our communities. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2933 | Rep. Grijalva Votes in Support of Farm Workforce Modernization Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a new renewable visa program for qualifying agricultural workers and their families to earn legal status through continued employment in the agricultural industry while allowing farmers and growers to meet their labor needs. The farm workers who pick the food that feeds America's families deserve better than living in fear under Trump's draconian immigration enforcement policies, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. This bill makes important changes to our immigration system that will ensure farm workers and their families no longer live in fear of deportation and can legally work to provide for their families. H.R. 5038 allows for current farm workers to apply for a temporary, renewable Certified Agricultural Worker (CAW) legal status as long as workers continue working in the agricultural industry. After a period of time, background checks, and a $1000 fine, farm workers will be able to access a path to legal permanent residence. Additionally, the bill will also revise the H-2A visa program. Farm workers work long hours in some of the most hazardous industries, and this legislation treats farm workers with fairness and rewards them for the back-breaking labor they undertake to put food on the table for all of our constituents, continued Grijalva. Farm workers in America feed the world, and it is long past time that we treat them and their families with the respect and dignity they deserve. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2937 | Rep. Grijalva Supports FUTURE Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONThis week, the House of Representatives passed the FUTURE Act. The bill permanently authorizes permanent funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Despite the large role HSIs, TCCUs, HBCUs, and MSIs play in educating students of color and providing them with the support they need to obtain a college degree; they still remain underfunded. This bill recognizes their important work and gives them permanent funding so they can continue strengthening STEM programs, technology, and robust academic counseling alongside other programs that invest in the success of their students. I've seen the important role these institutions play in opening the doors to opportunity for the students of Southern Arizona, and I'm proud that Congress has passed this important legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/11/rep-kirkpatrick-statement-on-court-ruling-against-trumps-border-wall/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Statement on Court Ruling Against Trumps Border Wall | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Today, Rep. Kirkpatrickreleased the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas issued a permanent injunction against the Trump Administration's wasteful border wall, ruling that the Administration does not have the authority to steal from money appropriated by Congress for a different purpose: The court's ruling proves the strength and power of our constitution. The President's attempts to move money around without approval defies the constitutional authority of Congress,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.I believe it is disrespectful to our Armed Forces and all American tax-payers. Thiswallis A vanity project for the President, it's a political chant for his baseit's not a safety measure for a national emergency. I represent the district that is home to Fort Huachuca, our backyard reachesborderlandsthe construction of this wall goes against approval processes and public sentiment. I will continue to fight in the House, and I believe the constitution is on our side in the courts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/breaking-o-halleran-amendment-improve-medical-care-rural-areas-be-included | BREAKING: OHalleran Amendment to Improve Medical Care in Rural Areas to be Included in H.R. 3 | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, the House Rules Committee voted to include an amendment from Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) to H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. O'Halleran's amendment improves access to quality rural health care by establishing grant programs that increase funding and opportunities for doctors to study and work in rural and medically underserved areas. Studies have shown that doctors are more likely to stay and practice in areas where they study. My amendment increases opportunities for medical students to participate in residency programs in rural areas, said O'Halleran. Congress must act to ensure we have more doctors practicing in rural America and rural Arizona as we approach a projected physician shortage. While we fight to ensure that all Americans are able to access their medications, we must also ensure that they have access to health care providers. That is why I am pleased that my amendment will be included in this important legislation that lowers drug prices and improves the cost of health care for so many American families. O'Halleran's legislation would establish a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services for hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas to establish a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program or affiliate with a hospital to host residents. Awarded grants would go toward start-up costs, including infrastructure, supplies, and necessary equipment. The amendment also requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office to issue a progress report after ten years, including an analysis on whether residents stayed in rural communities after they completed their training. O'Halleran's amendment was cosponsored by Reps. Axne, Blunt Rochester, Brindisi, Bustos, Correa, Costa, Cuellar, Cunningham, Davids, Finkenauer, Horn, Kuster, Lee, Loebsack, Peterson, Schrader, Spanberger, Torres Small, and Van Drew. The legislation has the strong endorsement of the National Association or Rural Health Clinics. Text of the amendment can be found, here… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-o-halleran-led-initiatives | House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including OHalleran-led Initiatives | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that provides full funding for military operations at home and abroad, addresses infrastructure deficiencies in Arizona, and gives servicemembers a raise. Today, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that invests in our military readiness, supports our troops and their families, and ensures that our national defense remains the strongest in the world, said Rep. O'Halleran. I was pleased to see that initiatives I have championed, such as the inclusion of the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff as part of an infrastructure deficiency report, and a 3.1% pay raise for servicemembers and civilians in Arizona, were also included. The FY2020 Conference Report incorporated Rep. O'Halleran's amendment to include Flagstaff's Naval Observatory in a comprehensive infrastructure deficiency report that identifies costs, corrective upgrades, and impacts from deficient infrastructure that hurts facilities like the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station and other military research entities, and prevent them from performing research, development, testing, and evaluation missions that are critical to the Department. Due to the failing infrastructure currently in place, the Observatory faces significant challenges in hiring and maintaining qualified staff. The bill we passed today also provides for new F-35 aircraft, AH-64 Apache helicopters, UH-60M Blackhawks, as well as key critical munitions programs in Arizona, continued O'Halleran. I was pleased to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together in support of this bipartisan effort. The legislation voted on today also includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all federal civilian employees and new provisions requiring DOD to address childcare waitlist backlogs and staff hiring at childcare facilities on bases; reforms to the Feres Doctrine, which would allow servicemembers to be able to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-2020-ndaa-several-gallego-provisions | House Passes 2020 NDAA with Several Gallego Provisions | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House of Representatives passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including several provisions introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Rep.Gallego also served on the House-Senate Conference Committee, responsible for reconciling differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Rep. Gallego is available for interviews following passage of the FY 2020 NDAA. I'm proud to have taken a leadership role in finalizing this year's National Defense Authorization Act, said Rep. Gallego. I am confident that the language Democrats included in this bill will help improve our military readiness, modernize our armed forces, preserve our national security, and provide the resources, equipment, and training our military needs to complete their missions. Provisions in the FY2020 NDAA include: Requires that U.S. active duty forces in the Republic of Korea not fall below 28,500 troops without a certification by the Secretary of Defense that any drop below that number is necessary to the national defense and will not significantly undermine allied security in the region. This language, authored by Rep. Gallego, is an increase from last year's requirement of a minimum 22,000 troops. The number was increased to mirror the current number of U.S. troops stationed in the region. Opening additional avenues for victims of the 1983 Beirut Marine Corps barracks bombing to recover funds won in U.S. court decisions. Rep. Gallego fought to include in the conference bill this bipartisan provision was supported by Reps. Paul Cook (R-CA), Greg Pence (R-IN), Jared Golden (D-ME) and other Marines serving in the House of Representatives. Authorizes full funding for the A-10 Warthog and an additional $1B funding for 12 additional F-35A aircraft. Rep. Gallego secured this language to ensure that Arizona's military priorities are recognized and funded. This bill will support these planes at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Luke Air Force Base, and Yuma Marine Corps Air Station. Denies funding for an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-statement-house-judiciary-committee-markup-articles-impeachment | Stanton Statement at House Judiciary Committee Markup of Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Rep. Greg Stanton provided remarks tonight during the House Judiciary Committee's markup of H. Res. 755, Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump. His statement as prepared for delivery is below: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have been in public life for nearly two decades, and it is not lost on me that these are the most consequential votes I will ever take. Throughout the impeachment process, I have weighed three questions that are central to whether we must use the power to impeach and recommend removal of a President. Did the President grossly abuse his power? Did his actions harm our nation? And, if unchecked, is the President likely to repeat his behavior? Clear and convincing evidence shows that the answer to all of these questions is yes. President Trump grossly abused his power. He withheld aid to our ally at war until that ally agreed to help him damage a top political opponent. The Ukraine Plot put our elections and our democracy at riskand it helped Vladimir Putin and Russia. When career diplomats got in the President's way, he fired and smeared them. And he used a political henchman outside the official lines of diplomacy to avoid getting caught. But he was caught. A courageous public servant blew the whistle. And only once the President was exposed did he relent and release the aid this Congress approved to help our ally in its war against an aggressive Russia. The President revealed his consciousness of guilt when he ordered the cover-upthe most sweeping obstruction of a congressional investigation in our nation's history. When Congress lawfully subpoenaed witnesses who could help us learn the truth, the President ordered those witnesses not to appear. When Congress lawfully subpoenaed documents that might point the finger at him, the President ordered that his Administration not to turn over a single one. And the excuses the White House used for obstructing Congress are a disgrace to the Constitution and the rule of law. The Ukraine Plot and the obstruction that follo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/senate-approves-sinema-backed-bill-lowering-drug-prices | Senate Approves Sinema-Backed Bill Lowering Drug Prices | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's bipartisan Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act cuts red tape for over-the-counter medicines while protecting access and lowering the cost of care WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, sponsored by Republican Senator Johnny Isakson (Ga.) and cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema. The Senators' bipartisan bill reforms regulations for over-the-counter medicines, increasing competition and lowering the cost of over-the-counter medicines for Arizonans. Eliminating barriers for over-the-counter medicines will increase competition and help make health care more affordable for Arizona families, said Sinema. The current system used by the Food and Drug Administration to regulate over-the-counter medicines was implemented in 1972, and while modern medicine is constantly improving, the regulatory system remains outdated. The bipartisan Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act streamlines FDA regulations allowing drug makers to bring updated or brand new over-the-counter medicines to market sooner, helping lower the cost of drug prices while providing options to Arizonans. Sinema is focused on making health care more affordable and protecting health care coverage for all Arizonans. Earlier this year she cosponsored the No Junk Plans Act to stop insurance companies from offering short-term plans that don't protect people with pre-existing conditions. Sinema also backed Senate Resolutions which would repeal regulations that undermine protections for. Sinema led the effort to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. She championed in the U.S. House and the Senate legislation to repeal the HIT, which is a direct tax on health insurance issuers providing coverage to individuals, seniors, families, and businesses. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this tax is passed on to consumers in the form of higher premiums. Sinema is also a cosponsor … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/senate-approves-sinema-backed-bipartisan-bill-improve-vas-suicide-prevention-efforts | Senate Approves Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Improve VA’s Suicide Prevention Efforts | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Legislation identifies ways to improve VA's efforts to prevent suicide among Arizona veterans and servicemembers WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill, cosponsored by Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation improves the Department of Veterans Affairs' suicide prevention efforts by requiring the Government Accountability Office to report how the VA equips its suicide prevention coordinators with resources to ensure Arizona veterans have improved access to mental health care and other services. Suicide among our veterans and servicemembers is a national crisis. The Senate's action today is a critical step to ensuring suicide prevention coordinators have every tool available to identify and support veterans at risk for suicide and deliver the care they have earned, said Sinema, a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee who has long championed suicide-prevention policies. Sinema recently introduced the Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create networks of support for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life. Sinema also recently secured her bipartisan Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act in the Senate-passed version of the defense bill, and the U.S. House included the legislation in its version of the bill earlier this month. The legislation was inspired by Sgt. Daniel Somers, an Arizona Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. The bill requires that the Department of Defense work with the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their network of support. In return, the Department of Defense will provide the network of support information about the benefits and services available to military members. Sinema has long … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-bipartisan-group-senators-honor-first-all-female-spacewalk | Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Honor First All-Female Spacewalk | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored a bipartisan resolution that passed the Senate today celebrating the first all-female spacewalk by astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch on October 18th. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch's historic spacewalk inspires women and girls across Arizona to pursue careers in STEM, said Sinema, ranking member of the Senate Space and Aviation Subcommittee. Sinema is a champion of education initiatives at NASA. In November, Sinema held a hearing to highlight the importance of NASA partnerships with Arizona universities. During the hearing, Sinema underscored the critical need to build a strong Science, Technology, Education, and Math (STEM) education pipeline to continue expanding America's leadership in space and national security. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-secures-arizona-priorities-annual-defense-bill-0 | Sinema Secures Arizona Priorities in Annual Defense Bill | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act and funding for Arizona military installations included in NDAA WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured her bipartisan Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act and multiple Arizona military priorities in the House-passed annual defense bill. The Senate will vote on the legislation next week. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and I am committed to providing them the support and resources they need. Our Network of Support Act equips loved ones to strengthen support for servicemembers in times of need, said Sinema. Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past six years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members. By directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life, notice when a servicemember struggles, and ensure they have access to the necessary tools to help a servicemember get assistance or care. Encouraging Growth at Camp Navajo: Sinema secured language encouraging the Army to expand public-private partnerships that will offer additional revenue to Camp Navajo, the Arizona National Guard, and the surrounding community. Funding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma: Sinema secured $90.1 million in f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/two-sinema-backed-bills-clear-key-senate-panel | Two Sinema-Backed Bills Clear Key Senate Panel | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Commerce Committee passes bipartisan legislation designating a 3-digit national suicide prevention hotline and improving air traffic control staffing across Arizona WASHINGTON Two pieces of bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cleared the Commerce Committee today. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which designates 988 as a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline, and CONTRACT Act, which improves air traffic control staffing, passed the Commerce Committee with bipartisan support. We're working across the aisle to strengthen support for Arizonans in need and keep America's air space the safest in the world, said Sinema. The Sinema-backed National Suicide Hotline Designation Act designates a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline, including a Veterans Crisis Line for veteran-specific mental health support. The existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (reachable at 1-800-273-8255) answers over 2 million crises annually, but the new easy-to-remember 988 number will be able to save more lives. The bill also ensures the 988 number and call centers have the necessary resources. The Sinema-backed CONTRACT Act improves air traffic control staffing at Arizona airports with contract towers. The bill makes it easier for contract towers to hire experienced FAA air traffic controllers. Contract towers are air traffic control towers staffed by employees of private companies rather than by FAA employees, and are an important part of our national air traffic control systemserving communities through a proven public-private partnership that increases safety and improves air traffic control services, while lowering the cost to the federal government. Arizona has seven contract towers that would benefit from this legislation in Chandler, Flagstaff-Pulliam, Glendale, Goodyear, Laughlin/Bullhead International, Phoenix Mesa Gateway, and Ryan Field. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2927 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the introduction of articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The two articles of impeachment include one article concerning abuse of power and one concerning obstruction of justice. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: For three months; numerous investigations, depositions, and public hearings have demonstrated the uncontested facts: President Trump abused his power when he withheld military aid from Ukraine in a corrupt attempt to extort them into interfering in the 2020 election and opening an investigation into a political rival. Afterwards, he engaged in brazen obstruction of justice to cover-up his actions. It's a sad day when the President unapologetically violates his oath of office and jeopardizes our national security. Congress is forced to act, and I will support these impeachment articles when they come to a vote to the House floor. Trump is a danger to our democracy, and I hope my Republican colleagues will look beyond their partisan interests and uphold the Constitution that they swore to protect along with the American people. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2928 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Democrats announced a deal with the White House concerning the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). In response Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: I look forward to reviewing the full details of the agreement reached between Congressional Democrats and the White House concerning the USMCA. This new agreement must include strong labor protections that safeguard American workers and enhance U.S. manufacturing here while implementing enforceable environmental protections. NAFTA facilitated the outsourcing of American jobs, stagnant wages, and environmental destruction while corporations reaped the benefits. USMCA must not be a sweetheart deal to corporations and must instead be a deal that puts working families and our environment first. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2929 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Server Timeout A task has run for longer than it should and has caused the server to terminate it. Please try again or contact the administrator. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2930 | Rep. Grijalva and Border Community Advocates Applaud DOD Inspector General's Investigation into Trump's Troop Deployment at the Southern Border | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General announced an investigation into the legality of President Trump's decision to deploy troops to the Southern Border. This comes after Rep. Ral M. Grijalva led 33 members of Congress in September 2019, urging the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General to open an investigation. The military should have no role in enforcing domestic law, which is why Trump's troop deployment to the Southern border risks eroding the laws and norms that that have kept the military and domestic law enforcement separate, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. Congress and the American people deserve to know why the Trump Administration is politicizing our military and whether the Trump Administration is forcing them to violate federal law under his orders. I welcome this investigation and firmly believe that our servicemembers and border communities should not be pawns in Trump's political games. In November 2019, Rep. Grijalva and other Members of Congress joined Win Without War, the Southern Border Communities Coalition, United We Dream, and other organizations who endorsed the investigation in a press conference on Capitol Hill. Donald Trump used the U.S. military as a political pawn, terrorizing migrants and asylum-seekers in order to whip up xenophobic support from his base. This is not just cruel it's a dangerous abuse of power. The fact that the DoD IG is opening an investigation into the misuse of U.S. troops at the border is a testament to what happens when hundreds of thousands of people join forces with members of Congress to demand accountability, justice, and oversight. We are one step closer to reigning in the power of the imperial presidency, holding Trump accountable, and ending the militarization of the U.S. southern border, said Erica Fein, Advocacy Director, Win Without War. Our safe, peaceful and thriving binational communities should not be used for military political stunts that undermine human rights and ignore the plight of desperate famil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/10/rep-kirkpatrick-statement-on-usmca-trade-agreement/ | Rep. Kirkpatrick Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | K000368 | kirkpatrick.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Today, Rep. Kirkpatrick release the following statement today on the announcement of a USMCA trade agreement with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer. Representing a border district, I understand the direct and vital impacts a strong trade agreement has on Arizona and our local economy. I have always supported modernizing NAFTA and enhancing the agreement to reflect our 21st century economy, said Rep. Kirkpatrick. I am proud that we worked tirelessly, and across the aisle, to negotiate an advanced deal that prioritizes American workers and improves access to affordable prescription drugs. I look forward to reviewing the final USMCA deal, supporting its passage in theHouse and seeing it signed into law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-support-usmca-trade-agreement | OHalleran in Support of USMCA Trade Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced his support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a North American trade deal that would improve international trade, protect workers and the environment, enhance compliance monitoring, and create enforcement provisions to ensure all trading partners are held accountable. A final version of the agreement was reached today between the Speaker of the House, Senate leadership, and Ambassador Lighthizer, the United States Trade Representative. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a win for Arizona workers, rural communities, agriculture producers, and small and large businesses throughout the state, said Rep. O'Halleran. This agreement will create good-paying jobs, support protections for our hardworking labor community, preserve important environmental standards, and bolster our economy. From the beginning of these negotiations, I have encouraged House leadership and negotiators to get a good deal for workers and businesses done as soon as possible. I've personally met with Ambassador Lighthizer on several occasions to negotiate provisions within this important agreement,"continued O'Halleran."Today, we have a good deal for Arizona. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to formally pass the USMCA implementing language by the end of the year. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, between 1994 and 2017, Arizona's exports to Mexico grew from $2.4 billion per year, to $7.7. billiona 311% increase. Currently, over 200,000 jobs in Arizona alone depend on trade with Mexico and Canada. A study from the International Trade Commission found that the USMCA, if ratified, would add an estimated $68.2 billion to the economy and create 176,000 new jobs. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO, the Farm Bureau, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Greater Phoenix Leadership Council, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, and many other trad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-usmca-deal-congress-one-step-closer-cementing-certainty-arizona | Stanton: With USMCA Deal, Congress One Step Closer to Cementing Certainty for Arizona Businesses | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. House leadership announced this morning that an agreement has been reached to advance the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). During his freshman term, Rep. Greg Stanton has been pushing for an improved North American trade policy that would benefit Arizona's economy, and he previously urged a vote by the end of the year. Stanton issued the following statement in response to the agreement being reached: I am encouraged that a deal has been reached and look forward to reviewing it in detail. Strong trade relationships with our North American allies is essential to Arizona's economy, and the USMCA gives us an opportunity to deepen those relationships. Today, we are one step closer to cementing certainty for job creators throughout Arizona by securing our nation's market access in Mexico and Canada. As we near a vote on the USMCA, I will continue to work with Arizona's business community to ensure they have a voice in this process. Stanton made growing trade a top priority during his time as Phoenix mayor, galvanizing state and local leaders to work together to rebuild Arizona's relationship with Mexico. He led 18 trade missions to Mexico and Canada in cooperation with local chambers of commerce and leaders from the business community. Since 2012, while the nation's exports grew just 0.1 percent, Phoenix's exports grew by 20 percentand today, more than 230,000 Arizona jobs rely on Arizona's trade relationships with Mexico and Canada. In 2016, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce presented Stanton and the City of Phoenix with the President's E Award for Export Servicethe highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. In Congress, Stanton has continued to be an outspoken supporter of growing Arizona's export economy. Last month, Stanton spoke on the House Floor in support of USMCA progress. His remarks are available here. In July, Stanton signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for continued negotiations with the Administr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/declaracion-de-sinema-sobre-el-tratado-comercial-entre-estados-unidos-mexico-y-canada | Declaración de Sinema sobre el Tratado comercial entre Estados Unidos, México y Canadá | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 WASHINGTON -- La senadora de alto rango de Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema, emiti la siguiente declaracin en apoyo del tratado comercial bipartidista entre los Estados Unidos, Mxico y Canad (USMCA, por sus siglas en ingls): El comercio transfronterizo crea empleos en Arizona y hace crecer nuestra economa. Me enorgullece haber trabajado con mis colegas en ambos partidos para avanzar el acuerdo de hoy y dar un paso importante para garantizar que los empleadores de Arizona puedan vender ms productos en el extranjero, generando oportunidades de negocios aqu en casa. Haga clic AQU para ver la versin en ingls del comunicado. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-designates-national-nurse-public-health | Sinema Backed-Bill Designates a ‘National Nurse for Public Health’ | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | The new National Nurse will work alongside the Surgeon General, supporting nurses and prioritizing nurse safety WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan National Nurse Act, designating a National Nurse for Public Health who will work alongside the Surgeon General promoting health, serving as a spokesperson for nurses nationwide, and increasing public safety and emergency preparedness for nurses. Nurses play a critical role delivering quality health care in Arizona communities. Designating a National Nurse will protect access to health care for Arizona families and help address our national nursing shortage by boosting hiring and retention of nurses, said Sinema. The National Nurse Act specifically designates the Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service as the National Nurse for Public Health, providing a publicly visible nurse leader to work with health care leaders to address health disparities and set goals for better public health. Currently, there are roughly 54,000 practicing nurses in Arizona, and the need for nurses is expected to grow by about 19% by 2030. Designating a National Nurse will strengthen the nursing profession and increase nurses across Arizona. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-statement-us-mexico-canada-trade-agreement | Sinema Statement on U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema released the following statement in support of today's bipartisan U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement: Cross-border trade creates Arizona jobs and grows our economy. I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance today's agreement and take an important step toward ensuring Arizona employers can sell more products abroad, fueling business opportunities here at home. Click HERE for Spanish version of release. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/senate-approves-sinema-backed-bill-strengthening-stem-education-arizona | Senate Approves Sinema-Backed Bill Strengthening STEM Education in Arizona | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Monday, December 9, 2019 WASHINGTON The US. Senate approved a bipartisan bill backed by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema that renews Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) funding for several Arizona institutions. Strengthening STEM education equips Arizona students for the jobs of the future, said Sinema. The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act provides funding for 16 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and four Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in Arizona. The bipartisan legislation provides funding that improves STEM programs, expands research opportunities, and provides services like counseling, tutoring, and mentoring. Sinema's work in the Senate involves expanding opportunity and increasing affordability of education for Arizona students. Earlier this year, Sinema introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Tax Elimination Act that eliminates federal student loan origination fees, lessening the burden on students borrowing from college. Sinema also helped secure a $2.5 million grant to Arizona State University, a Minority Serving Institution, to reduce textbook costs for students and their families. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/breaking-another-sinema-bill-signed-law | BREAKING: Another Sinema Bill Signed Into Law | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | The bipartisan Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act permanently renews Supreme Court security WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisan Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act, which permanently renews security for the Supreme Court, was signed into law. Sinema introduced the bill with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (S.C.). Permanently renewing the Supreme Court's security is a smart use of taxpayer dollars and ensures the Court's police have the resources they need to protect our Justices, said Sinema. The Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act passed Congress in November. The bill permanently provides Supreme Court Police the resources and ability to deal with gaps in security caused by temporary reauthorizations. The bill also allows Justices to be protected domestically and internationally if necessary, mirroring the authority given to the Capitol Police and Secret Service as they protect members of Congress and the President. Sinema's LEGION Act and her Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act were signed into law earlier this year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-calls-improved-broadband-access-and-cell-reception-rural-arizona | Sinema Calls for Improved Broadband Access and Cell Reception for Rural Arizona | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, December 6, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema during a Senate Commerce Committee called for improved broadband access for Arizonans in rural areas and improved cell reception in areas of Arizona with poor reception. Expanding broadband access improves telehealth, education, and public safety for Arizona communities, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee. Sinema highlighted the concerns of Arizonans living near the U.S./Mexico border where Mexican carriers are interfering with U.S. cell service. Sinema indicated that poor service can be a public safety issue if Arizonans cannot contact first responders, law enforcement, or hospitals. Sinema spoke about telehealth for veterans, which can provide accessible, flexible, and patient-centered health care. However, veterans in underserved or unserved parts of Arizona face significant challenges accessing telehealth services due to lack of access to broadband at home. Sinema indicated that the Lifeline program, which helps over one million veterans nationwide get connected, is a good tool to help veterans access telehealth services. Additionally, Sinema asked the witnesses ways to ensure Arizona tribal communities have the opportunity to build Educational Broadband Services and other spectrum resources to bridge the digital divide in tribal areas. The Senator mentioned Havasupai Tribe's use of Educational Broadband Services channels for wireless routers so their members can take online classes. Earlier this year, Tribe was granted four new EBS channels that they intend to use for telemedicine. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/breaking-house-passes-bipartisan-legislation-end-bad-robocalls | BREAKING: House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to End Bad Robocalls | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrent (TRACED) Act, bipartisan legislation that cracks down on bad robocalls and scam calls. I, like so many Americans, receive countless robocalls every single week, often from spoofed numbers that appear to be dialing from just down the road said Rep. O'Halleran. Not only are these calls frustrating, but many are scams designed to prey on seniors and vulnerable populations. The TRACED Act requires voice service providers to develop call authentication technologies, creates real penalties for dialers, and holds the FCC accountable by requiring them to enforce these policies and do their part to protect American families. We cannot stand by while robocallers scam Americans out of out their hard-earned dollars and private information, continued O'Halleran. I was proud to cosponsor the TRACED Act and to work with a bipartisan group on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to mark up the bill and bring it to the House floor for today's vote. The TRACED Act passed out of the House of Representatives this afternoon with broad, bipartisan support. WATCHO'Halleran speak about the importance of this bill on the House floor,here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-introduces-bill-expand-resources-tribal-elders | OHalleran Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Tribal Elders | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), along with Reps. Deb Haaland (NM-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Lujn, introduced the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act, legislation to expand supportive services for aging Native American populations. Across Indian Country, tribal elders face unique challenges and barriers when seeking health care close to home and family. On average, they face poverty, diabetes, and suicide at far higher rates than the rest of the population, said O'Halleran. Today, I am proud to join my colleagues to introduce this legislation that combats the significant barriers to care and other necessary assistance that many elders encounter. O'Halleran's bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a competitive demonstration program to award grants to tribal organizations to assist them in providing a wider range of in-home and community support services for older individuals. Specific support services would include in-home health and care assistance, transportation, case management, health and wellness programs, legal services, family caregiver support services, and other benefits to directly support the independence of older individuals. I am focused on finding solutions to the unique issues facing tribal communities and am working to address the ways in which many of these overarching issues disproportionately affect tribal elders, continued O'Halleran. This bill is merely a piece of that. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to draft commonsense legislation to aid the aging populations in these communities. The Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act also reauthorizes and increases appropriations for existing key nutrition and caregiver services grant programs for FY2020 FY2024. I'm proud to support the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act to bolster crucial services for Native American communities and support healthy aging. This legislation is an important step to address disparities and reduce barriers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-bill-protect-native-american-children-approved-committee | Rep. Gallego Bill to Protect Native American Children Approved in Committee | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Native American Child Protection Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Chairman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples and Ranking Member Paul Cook (R-CA). The bipartisan legislation improves and reauthorizes several programs within the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act in order to improve the prevention, investigation, treatment, and prosecution of family violence, child abuse, and child neglect involving Native American children and families. Originally established in 1990, the grant programs are the only tribal-specific prevention and treatment programs for Native children who are at risk of being abused or have been abused. Indian Child Abuse Treatment Grant Program:The bill improves and reauthorizes the Indian Child Abuse Treatment Grant Program to provide funding to tribal governments to establish treatment programs and culturally-appropriate services for the victims of child abuse and neglect. National Indian Child Resource Services Center:The bill establishes a new National Indian Resource Services Center to provide tribes with technical assistance, advice, and training on addressing child abuse, family violence, and child neglect. It will also support efforts to improve intergovernmental coordination between federal and tribal personnel responding to those issues. Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Program:The bill improves and reauthorizes the establishment of tribal programs that investigate, prosecute, and prevent incidents of child abuse, child neglect, and family violence in Indian Country. The federal government has a solemn trust responsibility to ensure the protection of children, the most vulnerable members of Indigenous communities, said Chairman Gallego. Unfortunately, there are extremely limited resources to develop culturally-specific child abuse and neglect treatment, investigation, and prevention programs. I'm proud that the Natural Reso… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-arizona-nominee-judge-john-hinderaker-senate-nomination-hearing | Sinema Introduces Arizona Nominee Judge John Hinderaker at Senate Nomination Hearing | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Sinema worked with the White House to advance Hinderaker's nomination WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced Judge John Hinderaker at his Senate Nomination Hearing for U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. Judge Hinderaker brings to the bench a wealth of legal knowledge, decades of litigation experience, and a stellar reputation for integrity and fairness. I'm pleased the White House worked with me to advance his nomination, said Sinema. The President nominated Judge John Hinderaker to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona on November 6th, 2019 following discussions with Sinema about advancing Judge Hinderaker's nomination. John Hinderaker was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to serve as a Judge on the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County in February 2018, and he currently presides over family court and criminal dockets. Before Judge Hinderaker was appointed to the bench, he worked as a partner in the Tucson office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. Judge Hinderaker worked there for twenty years, and his practice focused on commercial, real estate, and land use litigation. Judge Hinderaker clerked for the late U.S. District Court Judge John M. Roll and the late U.S. Magistrate Judge Raymond T. Terlizzi. Judge Hinderaker earned his B.A., with honors, from the University of California Santa Barbara in 1991 and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1996. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-sgt-daniel-somers-veterans-network-support-act | Sinema Introduces Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's bipartisan bill, named for Arizona veteran, builds on previous Network of Support Act WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Actlegislation requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to create networks of support for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life. The bill is named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers. Sgt. Somers served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. After Sinema learned of Sgt. Somers' story, she worked with his parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to introduce and successfully pass the Daniel Somers Access to Care Act, which ensures veterans who worked in classified jobs can receive behavioral health services in an appropriate care setting. Earlier this year, Sinema introduced and secured the Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act in this year's annual defense authorization bill. That legislation requires the Department of Defense to create networks of support for servicemembers. Now, Sinema is working with the Somers to expand their network of support concept. The Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, cosponsored by Republican Senators Thom Tillis (NC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) will allow active duty servicemembers leaving the service to designate up to 10 loved ones to receive information from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on benefits and services available to veterans and their loved ones from the VA and community partners. By directly engaging families and loved ones, the VA can prepare and equip veterans' friends and families to better understand the transition from service to civilian life, notice when veterans struggle, and ensure they have access to the necessary tools to help veterans get assistance or care. Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-meets-indian-health-services-leader | Sinema Meets with Indian Health Services Leader | 2019-12-05 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Thursday, December 5, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Principal Deputy Director of Indian Health Services, to discuss how his agency can better support Arizona's tribal communities. I'm partnering with tribal communities in Arizona to ensure the federal government makes good on its promise to provide critical health services to all Native Americans, said Sinema. Sinema is working to secure reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which provides programs that design and implement diabetes interventions in tribal communities. Earlier this year, Sinema wrote to the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the government shutdown's impact on Indian Health Services programs that provide critical health services to the 22 federally-recognized Native American tribes in Arizona. Indian Health Services is the principal federal health care advocate and provider of health care services for American Indians and Alaska Natives. As Principal Deputy Director, Real Admiral Weahkee administers a health care delivery program responsible for providing preventative, curative, and community health care for approximately 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in hospitals, clinics, and other settings throughout the country. Rear Admiral Weahkee previously served as CEO of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, the largest federally operated facility in the Indian Health Services. Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2925 | New Letter: Chair Grijalva Warns Bernhardt of Potential Liability on Forced BLM Staff Move Without Disparate Impact Analysis Reiterates Doc Requests | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In a new letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt this morning, Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) warns of potential legal liability for the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) stemming from BLM's forced move of employees based in Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colo., and elsewhere throughout the West. Without analyzing the forced move's potential impacts on BLM staff diversity, Grijalva writes, the Trump administration is opening the agency to lawsuits on the basis of discrimination a charge already supported by agency staffing data. In his letter, available at http://bit.ly/2rSYmbe, Grijalva points out that according to the Office of Personnel Management, BLM only employs 312 Black/African-American employees nationwide less than 3.5 percent of the agency's total workforce and of those 312 employees, 41 percent are headquartered in Washington. Many of the positions targeted for relocation will be moved to states and communities where the total Black/African-American population is significantly smaller, Grijalva writes. Grijalva and other Democrats on the Committee have asked DOI to share any analysis the Trump administration has conducted of the forced move's likely impact on BLM employees and their families. Failing to assess those impacts, Grijalva writes today, goes beyond irresponsible management and opens the federal government to likely legal action. Grijalva points out that the Committee has repeatedly requested the reorganization be halted until DOI shares relevant information with the Committee. If there is a disparate impact on any protected class of employees, the agency would be exposed to significant legal liability that could rival the cost of the entire relocation, Grijalva writes. DOI could be sued by its own employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [. . .] Without an analysis showing the proposed reorganization would not have a disparate impact, or would serve a legitimate, non-discriminatory business need, BL… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2926 | Rep. Grijalva Concludes Congressional Delegation to United Nations Climate Summit in Madrid | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON On Tuesday, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva returned from a Congressional Delegation trip led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the 2019 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25) held in Madrid, Spain. In addition to Rep. Grijalva and Speaker Pelosi, 13 Members of Congress joined the delegation and expressed their support for the climate action commitments made in the Paris Climate Agreement. President Trump began the formal withdrawal of the United States from the agreement in November 2019. The climate crisis is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on communities in the United States and around the world, said Rep. Grijalva. In the face of the Trump Administration's climate denial, our delegation sought to reassure the global community that Congress and the majority of the American people remain committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and increasing global cooperation to solve the climate crisis. Over the course of the COP25 Summit, the delegation met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, H.M. King Felipe VI of Spain, President Pedro Sanchez of Spain, and European Parliament President David Sassoli. Additionally, the delegation met with international and U.S.-based NGOs actively working in communities around the world to address the climate crisis. Meeting with global climate advocates and governments committed to combatting the climate crisis reaffirmed my view that our country must take urgent legislative action to protect our planet for generations to come, continued Rep. Grijalva. Failure to do so is an abdication of our global responsibility to lead and will jeopardize our planet for generations to come. Click here for photos of the delegation trip. Click here for video of Rep. Grijalva's remarks at the delegation's press conference. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/new-bipartisan-sinema-bill-cuts-red-tape-helps-arizona-businesses-thrive | New Bipartisan Sinema Bill Cuts Red Tape, Helps Arizona Businesses Thrive | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's bill requires a commission to examine government rules and cut burdensome red tape WASHINGTON - Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Restore the Partnership Act with Republican Senator Lamar Alexander (Tenn.). The Senators' bill requires a commission to examine federal, state, local and tribal governmental rules and cut red tape in order to help Arizona businesses thrive. Cutting red tape will allow Arizonans to focus on growing businesses and getting ahead, instead of on complicated government standards, said Sinema, The National Governors Association, The Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the International City/County Management Association all support the Restore the Partnership Act. Sinema serves as the ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental agencies. Sinema has long championed commonsense, bipartisan efforts to cut red tape for Arizonans. She led a bipartisan effort in the U.S. House and the Senate to repeal the Health Insurance Tax, a harmful tax for small businesses that raises health care costs. Sinema recently introduced the SMART Act, which requires government agencies to plan prospectively, improve regulations, remove unnecessary burdens, and increase transparency and accessibility for Arizona businesses. She also recently introduced the Prove It Actbipartisan legislation that ensures Arizona small businesses can participate in the government's rulemaking process. Sinema recently re-introduced the Fostering Innovation Act, which cuts red tape for emerging growth companies on the cutting edge of scientific and medical research. Earlier this year, Sinema introduced the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act, which passed the Senate in June and increases transparency by requ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-bipartisan-bill-supporting-parents-critical-first-year-following-births-adoptions | Sinema Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions | 2019-12-04 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | First-of-its-kind bipartisan bicameral plan allows families to receive advance Child Tax Credits to offset leave, childcare, other expenses WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, along with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy (LA), Democratic Congressman Colin Allred (TX), and Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY), today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide working families with resources to pay for parental leave and cover the cost of childcare or other expenses. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their child tax credit in the first year of a child's life or the first year a family adopts a child. The bill is bipartisan, does not increase taxes, creates no new entitlements, includes no new mandates on employers, and does not impact Social Security. The plan also provides families with the flexibility to decide how to use the benefit, including helping offset the cost of quality infant carewhich in Arizona can total nearly as much as the cost of one year at a public state university. Too often, Arizonans who start families are forced to decide between going back to work right away, or losing wages by taking time off to spend with their growing families, said Sinema. Arizona families deserve better. Our bipartisan bill represents an important first step that can pass Congress now, offering parents a new option to finance time off of work or help pay for childcare. 62 percent of working families in Arizona don't have access to unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act leave - either because they don't qualify or can't afford it. Sinema's Advancing Support for Working Families Act is bipartisan solution that can pass Congress and puts money in Arizona families' pockets now to offset the costs of taking time off of work, for child care, and other expenses. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act is optional, with decisions made entirely by new parents. For instance, parents who already receive paid leave… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-leads-group-arizona-new-mexico-lawmakers-house-resolution-calling | OHalleran Leads Group of Arizona, New Mexico Lawmakers in House Resolution Calling on EPA to Act on Uranium Mine Cleanup | 2019-12-03 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) joined a group of lawmakers from Arizona and New Mexico to introduce H.Res 737, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must do more to clean up and remediate toxic, abandoned uranium mine sites on the Navajo Nation. From World War II until the end of the Cold War, millions of tons of uranium were mined on Navajo lands, exposing mine workers and their families to uranium contamination and deadly radiation. As a result, high rates of cancer, birth defects, and contaminated water sources remain a reality for residents of the Navajo Nation to this day, said Rep. O'Halleran. Today, I stand with my colleagues from across the southwest to announce our dissatisfaction with the process, care, and attention given to the cleanup of these mines thus far. Currently, there are over 520 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, only 219 of which have secured settlement agreements with responsible parties to fund cleanup and remediation efforts. The remaining 305 sites continue to pose significant risks to nearby families, wells and aquifers, and surrounding lands. I am tired of calling on the U.S. EPA time and time again to do their part to advance this issue, continued O'Halleran. This is a public health crisis that we cannot afford to ignore for one more day. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to hold the agency accountable and create real progress for affected families across Arizona's First District. Original co-sponsors of O'Halleran's resolution include Reps. Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Grijalva (AZ-03), Gallego (AZ-07), Stanton (AZ-09), Haaland (NM-01), Torres Small (NM-02), and Assistant Speaker Lujn (NM-03). The Navajo Nation knows all too well the devastating consequences uranium mining has had on the health of their people, their land and our larger environment. The EPA has ignored this public health crisis for far too longinaction on clean-up puts future gene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/senate-approves-sinema-bill-protecting-arizonans-retirement-benefits-fraud | Senate Approves Sinema Bill Protecting Arizonans’ Retirement Benefits from Fraud | 2019-12-03 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | Senator's bipartisan bill cracks down on federal retirement fraud and misuse WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate approved Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisan Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act. The Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act, introduced by Sinema, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), strengthens penalties against criminals who steal or misuse federal retirees' benefits, making any such crime a felony. Arizona retirees earned their benefits through a lifetime of hard work and public service. Cracking down on fraud will better protect seniors so they can enjoy healthy and secure retirements, said Sinema. If a federal retiree is unable to manage their own finances, a representative payee may be appointed to manage finances and benefits on their behalf. Currently, fraud or misuse of federal retirement benefits by a representative payee is not a felony. Sinema's Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act fixes that. There are currently over 45,000 retired federal employees in Arizona that will benefit from the Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act. Additionally, there are over 50,000 current federal and postal employees in Arizona who will benefit in the future. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2924 | Rep. Grijalva Joins Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Madrid for COP25 on Climate Change | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONRep. Grijalva joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bicameral Congressional Delegation to Madrid, Spain for the 2019 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP25. I am proud to join this bicameral Congressional Delegation and demonstrate the commitment of the vast majority of Americans that support urgent action on climate change said Rep. Grijalva. There should be no climate change discrimination. There shouldn't be a misery index where some people get to suffer more as a consequence of not everyone doing their full part to deal with the issue of climate change. I am here today to learn, to listen and to help take immediate and urgent action on climate change. It is a privilege to accompany a high-level Congressional delegation to Spain to combatthe existential threat of our time: the climate crisis, said Speaker Pelosi. On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend my gratitude to the Spanish government for hosting this critical meeting, and for elevating the priority of the climate crisis totheforefront of the international conversation. Taking action to protect our planet is a public health decision for clean air and clean waterfor our children, an economic decision for creating the green, good-paying jobs of the future, a national security decision to address resource competition and climate migration and also a moral decision to be good stewards of God's creation and pass a sustainable, healthy planet to the next generation, Speaker Pelosi continued.On behalf of the U.S. Congress, I am proud to travel to COP25 to reaffirm the commitment of the American people to combating the climate crisis. The Members of the Congressional Delegation are: Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) ChairmanRalM. Grijalva (D-AZ), Committee on Natural Resources Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson(D-TX),Committee on Science, Space, Technology Chairwoman Kathy Castor (D-FL), Select Committee on the Clima… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-demands-answers-nuclear-regulatory-commission-connection-possible | OHalleran Demands Answers from Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Connection to Possible Corrupt Contract Operations in Navajo Nation Uranium Mining Remediation Efforts | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONLate last month, following news that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had contracted the independent firm Tetra Tech to assist in uranium mining remediation on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) raising his concerns over reports that revealed Tetra Tech EC, a subsidiary to the parent company, had previously been under investigation for potential data manipulation and falsification of soil samples collected during cleanup process of a similar nuclear site. The toxic effects of abandoned uranium mines, including higher rates of cancer and birth defects, continue to plague communities in my district, particularly on the Navajo Nation. This is an issue I take very seriously, said Rep. O'Halleran. I am deeply concerned about this contracted operation and the NRC's potential knowledge of Tetra Tech's reputation beforehand. We must ensure that abandoned uranium mine sites are remediated properly. In his letter, O'Halleran asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to explain what review process NRC undertook to determine Tetra Tech Inc.'s Radioactive Material License should remain in good standing; what corrective actions were taken by the company following the revelation that supervisors directed workers to falsify soil samples collected during previous cleanup operations; whether or not the NRC shared evidence or reports of their review of Tetra Tech's license or qualifications with the EPA during the solicitation period for the awarded contract. The people of the Navajo Nation deserve an explanation in connection to these disturbing reports, continued Rep. O'Halleran. The ongoing issue of uranium contamination in my district is no game; lives have been lost. I am anxiously awaiting a response letter from the NRC into this matter. View O'Halleran's letter, here. BACKGROUND: In late 2017, the EPA awarded Tetra Tech Inc. an $85 million contract to asses contamination levels of uranium … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-signs-stanton-s-bipartisan-scotus-security-bill | President Signs Stantons Bipartisan SCOTUS Security Bill | 2019-12-02 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Last week, President Trump signed into law a bill introduced by freshman Rep. Greg Stanton to permanently extend security protections for Supreme Court Justices outside the court grounds. This is Stanton's first sponsored bill signed into law. Stanton first introduced H.R. 4258 in September with Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla. It passed the House and Senate in November with unanimous support. In the current Congress, 77 bills have been signed into law to date. Of those bills, only eight were introduced by freshman House Democrats. Current law authorizes the Supreme Court Police to protect Justiceshowever, the authority to protect them outside of Supreme Court grounds is temporary and set to expire at the end of this year. Stanton and Steube's bill will remedy that by permanently extending the security authorization. It is important that we protect the Justices of the highest court in the landon that, Congress is united, Stanton said. Stanton's full remarks on H.R. 4258 during debate on the House floor are available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWMa7IRf6bo&t=1s -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-statement-world-aids-day | Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on World AIDS Day | 2019-12-01 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: World AIDS Day is both a day of mourning and one of celebration. First, we take the time to honor the memories of those we've lost to HIV/AIDS and to remember the human toll of this devastating illness. Today we also celebrate the major strides that the global health community has made in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We recognize these advancements, and renew our commitment to work together to end this disease once and for all. We must continue to push for funding and policies that will preserve this hard-won progress and make sure that the United States remains a leader in the push for an AIDS-free world. Rep. Ruben Gallego serves as a vice chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2923 | Rep. Grijalva: Eloy Detention Center Has a Long and Tragic History of Neglect | 2019-11-27 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, Rep. Grijalva reacted to therelease of a reportby Advancement Project and Puente, two national human rights groups on the harsh conditions individuals face in the Eloy Detention Center. "The Eloy Detention Center is plagued by a long and tragic history of neglect and this latest report by Advancement Project and Puente confirms that shameful record"said Congressman Ral M. Grijalva. "Since 2003, there have been more than a dozen deaths. Unfortunately, many of these deaths could have been prevented had the facility acted according to law. Yet, the reality is that for-profit detention centers and private prisons are motivated by profit, not human decency. The incarceration of pregnant women, individuals with serious health needs and immigrants must stop. The federal government continues to contract with the private prison complex who acts without accountability or oversight. We must end private prisons and immigration detention centers. Congress must provide that accountability and oversight." Since 2015, Rep. Grijalva has introduced legislation to ban private prisons and private detention centers, private transportation, end family detention, and remove Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) daily bed quota mandate. The Justice Is Not For Sale Act, also requires ICE to improve monitoring of detention facilities, requires ICE to use Alternatives to Detention, and increases oversight to prevent companies from overcharging inmates and their families for services like banking and telephone calls. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2922 | Rep. Grijalva Joins in Calls to Stop Illegal "Safe Third Country" Agreement | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON Today, Rep. Grijalva joined colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security condemning the implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement between the United States and Guatemala. "Trump is making a mockery of our asylum process and international obligations in his illegal pursuit of the Safe Third Country agreement with Guatemala, said Congressman Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-03). Sending vulnerable individuals to a country that is plagued with violence, especially against women and without the proper infrastructure or resources to absorb the influx is a short-sighted plan with significant long-term ramifications to the region. This is a complete lack of compassion, rationality and leadership from this Administration." This agreement is just another racist attempt by this administration to refuse migrants access to asylum. We must fight for those applying for asylum, many who are women and children, and protect them from the dangerous conditions this administration is forcing upon them, said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29). This agreement will not help migrants and will instead send them to dangerous and violent conditions. We must stand up for asylum seekers and against this agreement. The implementation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Guatemala is pushing vulnerable refugees back into the same countries they are fleeing countries with some of the highest murder rates in the world and no asylum systems to fairly process their claims and protect them, said Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16). These agreements are deliberately intended to erode asylum. I'm proud to join with my colleague, Rep. Sylvia Garcia to call for the elimination of this reprehensible and dangerous policy. The Safe Third Country' agreement is yet another ploy by the administration to undermine our asylum laws while closing the door on migrants fleeing violence and persecution, said Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09). In the face of a humanitarian crisis, we… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-applauds-epa-announcement-funding-environmental-improvements-az | OHalleran Applauds EPA Announcement of Funding for Environmental Improvements on AZ-01 Tribal Lands | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award nearly $29 million in funding to 19 tribes in Arizona to invest in environmental protection programs and water infrastructure. I am pleased to see much-needed funds going to tribal governments to improve and maintain their necessary water infrastructure and promote the implementation of additional environmental protection initiatives on tribal lands. As I visit tribal communities in our district, I have seen firsthand the issues they face in maintaining these programs, and I've also seen all the good these initiatives can do, said Rep. O'Halleran. This funding helps strengthen tribal sovereignty and ensures that Indian Country can maintain and build out their clean drinking water systems, recycling programs, and safe agriculture practices. Funding allocated today will go toward water quality monitoring, watershed protection, and wastewater recycling and treatment. Tribes in the First District, including the Ak-Chin Indian Community, will use the funding to build out current curbside recycling programs. EPA's Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9) is responsible for assisting tribes in strengthening their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian Country and ensuring that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air, and water. The regional office serves 148 federally recognized tribes within Arizona, California, and Nevada. O'Halleran is a member of the Congressional Native American Caucus. His resource page for Native American Heritage Month is available,here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-distributes-thanksgiving-meals-honorhealth-desert-mission-food-bank | Sinema Distributes Thanksgiving Meals With HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | PHOENIX Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinemadistributed Thanksgiving meals to Arizona families with HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank. Thousands of Arizona families will get a Thanksgiving meal thanks to the hard work at HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank. I am thankful for HonorHealth's service to Arizona and honored to join them today, said Sinema. Every year ahead of Thanksgiving Day Sinema joins an Arizona non-profit to serve Arizonans. Click HERE for Spanish version of release. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-distribuye-alimentos-de-accion-de-gracias-con-honorhealth-desert-mission-food-bank | Sinema Distribuye Alimentos de Acción de Gracias con HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank | 2019-11-26 | 2019 | 2019-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | www.sinema.senate.gov | legacy | PHOENIX La senadora de alto rango de Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema,distribuy artculos de comida de Accin de Gracias para las familias de Arizona con HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank. Miles de familias de Arizona recibirn una comida de Accin de Gracias debido al arduo trabajo de HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank. Estoy agradecida por el servicio que HonorHealth provee a Arizona y me siento honrada de unirme con ellos hoy, dijo Sinema. Cada ao, antes del da de Accin de Gracias, Sinema se une a una organizacin de Arizona sin fines de lucro para servir a los arizonenses. Haga clicAQUpara ver la versin en ingls del comunicado. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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