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| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-southwest-ceo-must-account-for-second-episode-of-nationwide-flight-cancellations-testify-before-congress | Stanton: Southwest CEO Must Account for Second Episode of Nationwide Flight Cancellations, Testify Before Congress | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton said that Congress must hold hearings for Southwest Airlines’ chief executive officer to explain why the airline has had two major episodes of flight cancellations within 14 months—leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded in airports throughout the nation. “Twice now over just 14 months, Southwest’s negligence has forced it to cancel an extraordinary number of flights and leave tens of thousands of passengers stranded without answers,” Stanton said. “It’s apparent failure to adequately prepare for or respond to foreseeable circumstances has created a paralyzing system-wide collapse. Southwest’s leadership, including CEO Robert Jordan, must explain to the American people and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee why it has failed to invest in its IT infrastructure, adequately staff airline operations, or to learn hard lessons from past challenges.” As of Tuesday afternoon, two-thirds of Southwest flights nationwide were cancelled. At Phoenix Sky Harbor, one of Southwest’s busiest hubs, the airline cancelled more than 90 percent of its flights. In October 2021, Southwest was forced to cancel thousands of flights over a four-day period—blaming a combination of bad weather, a brief problem with air traffic control in the Florida area and a lack of available staff to adjust to those problems. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-secures-21-1-million-to-keep-south-central-light-rail-construction-on-time | Stanton Secures $21.1 Million to Keep South Central Light Rail Construction On-Time | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced the South-Central Light Rail extension will be boosted by an additional $21.1 million in federal funds to keep the project on-time. Construction is set to be completed in 2024, however, supply chain challenges and inflation threatened to alter the timeline. The government funding legislation—expected to pass the House and Senate this week—includes a total of $425 million to provide additional assistance to Capital Investment Grant projects across the country, including light rail in Phoenix. In an October letter, Stanton led his colleagues in urging appropriators to “address the unpredictable and unparalleled challenges facing these projects.” “It’s so important this project is completed on-time—not just for the neighboring businesses and families, but for all who stand to benefit from expanded access to reliable transit,” Stanton said. “When it’s complete, this extension will open South Phoenix up to new economic opportunities: jobs, private and public investments, education, health care, social services and more.” “Valley Metro is grateful for the support and the steadfast advocacy of Congressman Stanton,” Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller said. “Congressman Stanton wholeheartedly understands the economic impacts of public transit. It is through his work that we see this additional investment that will help fund our ongoing South Central/Downtown Hub rail project and new endeavors into zero emission fleet.” Stanton has been a fierce advocate for public transit since his time as mayor of Phoenix, leading the charge on T2050, one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in the country—a bipartisan, voter-backed plan to extend Phoenix’s light rail system, expand bus service, and improve thousands of miles of roadways over the next 35 years. He has continued to fight for federal funds and increased resources for the CIG program as Vice Chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-secures-23-3-million-in-federal-funds-for-local-projects | Stanton Secures $23.3 Million in Federal Funds for Local Projects | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | All 15 of Rep. Greg Stanton’s Community Project Funding requests, totaling $23 million, are included in the omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2023. “Each of these projects came directly from the community and will improve the quality of life for Arizonans by supporting local law enforcement, investing in water infrastructure, building affordable housing, and strengthening our local economy,” Stanton said. Stanton championed the projects that will directly benefit Arizonans: $5.5 million to advance Stanton’s signature Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure authority. In the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, which passed earlier this month, Stanton expanded the overall authority to $200 million. These funds will be used to provide grants to communities and tribal nations across to address their water infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects across Arizona. Maricopa County $600,000 for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s Rapid DNA Enhancement Project. These funds would allow MCSO to purchase two additional Rapid DNA instruments. The tool processes samples quickly and can generate investigative leads in 90 minutes, as opposed to the many months it can take for results from the state crime lab due to backlogs and higher priority casework. Stanton and MCSO Sheriff Paul Penzone announced the partnership at a press conference in July. $1.8 million for Maricopa Community Colleges Biomedical Technician Training Program. These funds would be used by Maricopa Community Colleges to develop and expand its STEM program, creating an additional 100 seats to prepare students for careers as lab technicians, bioscience quality systems managers, and bioscience process managers. This will build the pipeline for STEM-focused jobs, where job growth continues to outpace the number of qualified individuals available to fill those jobs. Stanton and MCCCD leaders touted the funding in August. Chandler … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/afghan-adjustment-act-s-exclusion-from-omnibus-is-morally-inexcusable-stanton-says | Afghan Adjustment Act’s Exclusion from Omnibus is ‘Morally Inexcusable,’ Stanton Says | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Congress has failed its duty to protect those who fought with and protected U.S. troops in combat, Rep. Greg Stanton said, following news that appropriators omitted the Afghan Adjustment Act from the year-end omnibus funding bill. “Despite broad, bipartisan support and the efforts of dedicated combat veterans, Afghans who risked their lives to protect our troops—and who we brought to American soil—will remain in unnecessary legal limbo because of a minority of Senate Republicans,” Stanton said. “It’s morally inexcusable to abandon those who risked their lives to protect our troops.” Stanton is an original cosponsor of the bill, which would establish a legal adjustment process for tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees currently in the United States who were relocated by the U.S. government from Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal from the country. After completing additional vetting required during the application process, this adjustment of status would provide eligible Afghans with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives in the United States. Currently, Afghans who were physically brought to the United States by our nation’s military were granted temporary humanitarian parole and can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought here under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises, including the Vietnam War. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/arizona-mayors-praise-stanton-s-leadership-on-water | Arizona Mayors Praise Stanton's Leadership on Water | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following House passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022, which included several of Rep. Greg Stanton’s priorities, mayors across the state celebrated the investments included in the legislation: “Tres Rios is an important river restoration project that has already brought many benefits to the community, including enhancement of our local biodiversity. We appreciate Congressman Stanton for prioritizing this important project for completion so its full benefits can be realized,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. "Tempe is grateful for the hard work and dedication of Congressman Stanton in support of the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility," Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. "The WRDA House passage gets us one step closer to ensuring Tempe's water supply and our state’s resiliency against the effects of climate change.” “We are grateful for Congressman Stanton’s leadership in securing an additional $50 million for the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure program in WRDA 2022. This program is critical for our city. With two recent wildfires that have caused damaging post-wildfire flooding, we are using these funds to build a retention basin and a lateral tunnel to divert some of these potentially dangerous flood waters. We are thankful for Congressman Stanton’s continued support and leadership on the Arizona Environmental Infrastructure program and appreciate his continued support for the City of Flagstaff,” Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy said. "I thank Congressman Stanton for his advocacy for the residents of Chandler and his district,” Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said. “These funds for the City's Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility will allow Chandler to increase the resiliency of the infrastructure that serves our residents and our major industry corridors.” “We applaud Congressman Stanton for his continued efforts to bring this needed environmental infrastructure program to Arizona. Because of his efforts, we have had two projects approved, including an aquifer recharge system, that will help … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/house-passes-stanton-backed-bill-to-protect-marriage-equality | House Passes Stanton-Backed Bill to Protect Marriage Equality | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amended version of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation Rep. Greg Stanton helped introduce earlier this year to protect marriage equality in federal statute. This would provide necessary protection in the event the Supreme Court were to reverse the precedent set by Obergefell v. Hodges. Stanton acknowledged the historic step forward but urged his colleagues to continue working to extend full anti-discrimination protections under federal civil rights laws to LGBTQ+ Americans. “With today’s vote, we’re defending every American’s fundamental right to marry whomever they love,” Stanton said. “But, while this bill is worth celebrating, we still have more work to do to protect all Americans from discrimination. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people can still be denied housing, education, or the chance to serve on a jury because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It's been nearly two years since the House passed the Equality Act. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same.” The Respect for Marriage Act will: Enshrine Marriage Equality in Federal Statute. The bill would require the federal government to recognize a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. This gives same-sex and interracial couples additional certainty that they will continue to receive equal treatment under federal statute as all other married couples. Provide Additional Legal Protections from Individuals Seeking to Undermine Marriage Equality While Acting Under Color of State Law. The bill prohibits any person acting under color of state law from denying full faith and credit to an out-of-state marriage based on the sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin of the individuals in the marriage; provides the Attorney General with the authority to pursue enforcement actions; and creates a private right of action for any individual harmed by a violation of this provision. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-celebrates-the-release-of-brittney-griner | Stanton Celebrates the Release of Brittney Griner | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today celebrated the release of Brittney Griner, who had been wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation for nearly 300 days. “Today is a great day because Brittney is finally coming home,” Stanton said. “We’ve worked for this day for many, many months, and I’m incredibly grateful for those who kept Brittney’s case at the forefront and to the Biden Administration for making today possible.” Stanton authored the bipartisan resolution calling for Griner’s immediate release, which was passed by the House of Representatives on June 24. He was joined by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas in introducing the resolution. Griner, a star for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University. Stanton also hosted a classified State Department briefing for his congressional colleagues and staff, and a separate briefing for Brittney’s teammates and Mercury staff earlier this year. While flying to Arizona aboard Air Force One earlier this week, Stanton raised Brittney’s case with President Biden. He will continue to work with his colleagues for the return of Paul Whelan, another American wrongfully detained in Russia. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/final-water-resources-development-act-includes-stanton-s-priorities-for-arizona | Final Water Resources Development Act Includes Stanton’s Priorities for Arizona | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced the final agreement on the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022—the biennial, bipartisan package authorizing water infrastructure projects and studies through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—include several of his top priorities. As the only Arizona member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Stanton worked to include resources for projects that benefit not just the Valley but the entire state. “Arizona is facing a serious drought, and the federal government needs to treat this crisis with the urgency it requires—but the investments made in WRDA are going to empower communities to take charge of their water management and get more out of every drop,” said Stanton. The final bill includes an additional $50 million for Stanton’s signature Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. Stanton created the authority in the 2020 WRDA to dedicate funds to small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 18 water projects across Arizona. Stanton also secured funding to help two East Valley cities better protect its water supply: $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. Stanton visited the facility in September 2022 with Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Michael Connor, who will oversee the project through the U.S. Army Corps … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/12/stanton-applauds-tsmc-s-announcement-of-expansion-alongside-president-biden | Stanton Applauds TSMC’s Announcement of Expansion Alongside President Biden | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today visited the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant with President Joe Biden, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and other elected and business leaders. The visit comes as TSMC announced it will build a second manufacturing facility in Phoenix, more than tripling its investment in Arizona to $40 billion—one of the largest direct foreign investments anywhere in the United States. “Our semiconductor plants are the anchors of a high-tech corridor that stretches across the entire valley—the result of years of hard work and investment. This record-breaking investment sends the message that Arizona and Phoenix are at the highest level of play when it comes to the economic development competition in America and the world—and that we are poised to win,” Stanton said. “This is exactly why we passed the CHIPS and Science Act, to ensure companies like TSMC and Intel can grow and build right here. By doing so, we are expanding our local economy, growing the number of available high wage jobs and ensuring our city and state’s success for generations to come. I thank the President and his administration’s support for delivering crucial results for our residents.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/following-stanton-s-call-fda-relaxes-discriminatory-blood-donation-policy | Following Stanton’s Call, FDA Relaxes Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The Food and Drug Administration will relax an outdated policy preventing some gay and bisexual men from donating blood, following calls from Rep. Greg Stanton and LGBTQ+ leaders who said the policy cannot be justified with science. The agency plans to issue new rules in the coming months allowing gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood. “This is an important and long-overdue step, one that will increase the nation's blood supply without putting anyone at risk,” Stanton said. “All blood donors should be treated equally and subject to the same protocols. I look forward to seeing continued progress on this issue because it will ultimately save lives.” In February of this year, amidst a critical national blood shortage, Stanton urged Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera and FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock to fully lift the prohibition and allow all healthy Americans to donate blood. Stanton wrote, “Risk and behavior assessments should be done on an individual basis to best protect patient safety, rather than by stigmatizing and shutting out an entire group of community members.” [LINK] | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/stanton-kelly-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-modernize-environmental-review-process-for-critical-infrastructure | Stanton, Kelly, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Modernize Environmental Review Process for Critical Infrastructure | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton (D, Ariz.) and Dusty Johnson (R, S.D.) and Sens. Mark Kelly (D, Ariz.) and Cynthia Lummis (R, Wy.) introduced the bipartisan Interactive Federal Review Act to address one of the root causes of costly infrastructure project delays—inefficient and opaque environmental review processes. The bill would create a pilot program to move the development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents from static PDFs and paper copies to interactive, cloud-based platforms. These digital tools are estimated to shorten the time spent reviewing documents for large projects by 50% through real-time, concurrent reviews by agencies and more transparency of the NEPA process for impacted communities. “I’m focused on leveraging historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for critical projects in Arizona—like expanding the I-10, a key economic corridor in our state, and building I-11. But the current environmental review process is slow and cumbersome, delaying completion and wasting taxpayer dollars,” Stanton said. “Our bipartisan Interactive Federal Review Act will modernize and streamline the process while ensuring we stay true to the intent of NEPA.” The Arizona Department of Transportation has already seen success with Interactive EIS for I-11, which started out using the traditional process and later transitioned to digital, and now uses the digital process to study the Sonoran Corridor project in Pima County. “The success of the Interactive EIS [for I-11] and the number of views that it has received has clearly demonstrated its value to ADOT and the necessity to implement this kind of interactive tool for other studies,” Steven Olmsted, ADOT Program Delivery Manager, told infrastructure leader AECOM. “This bipartisan bill will make sure transportation projects funded by our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are built on time by bringing the environmental review process into the 21stcentury. Arizona is already a leader on this innovative approach and our commonsense legislation would ensure that… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/11/stanton-earns-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-s-advocate-for-american-business-award | Stanton Earns U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 'Advocate for American Business’ Award | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Advocate for American Business’ award this morning, recognizing his support for pro-jobs, pro-economic growth legislation and his strong track record of working across the aisle to achieve lasting results. The award is given by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Photos from the presentation are available HERE. “Arizona’s small businesses have faced immense challenges over the past few years. In Congress, I fought hard to ensure they have the resources and support needed so they can continue doing what they do best—create jobs. At the same time, I’ve worked to advance commonsense legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act to catalyze economic growth and keep Arizona globally competitive,” Stanton said. “I look forward to continuing our partnership to support the businesses that make our community such a great place to live.” “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Congressman Greg Stanton with the Advocate for American Business award in recognition of his leadership and support of the business community,” U.S. Chamber Western Region Vice President Jennings Imel said. “As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Stanton played a pivotal role in advancing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Congressman Stanton voted against misguided antitrust policies that would have harmed Arizona businesses and consumers. He also supported the CHIPS and Science Act, which will strengthen Arizona’s position as a leading state for semiconductor manufacturing.” “The Chandler Chamber applauds the U.S. Chamber’s recognition of Congressman Stanton’s leadership with the Advocate for American Business award. The Congressman’s views on positive pro-growth policies and reaching… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/10/stanton-receives-friend-of-the-farm-bureau-award-for-work-to-protect-water-security-agribusiness-workforce | Stanton Receives Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for Work to Protect Water Security, Agribusiness Workforce | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today held a roundtable with representatives of the Arizona and Maricopa County Farm Bureaus and East Valley agricultural business owners to discuss Congressional action as the industry grapples with historic drought and a labor shortage driven by a broken immigration system. During the meeting, the Arizona Farm Bureau presented Stanton with the “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award, a distinction he has earned twice while serving in Congress. “Arizona farmers and ranchers keep our families fed and contribute more than $23 billion to Arizona’s economy,” Stanton said. “It’s hard, honest work that feeds Arizona, and that’s why I’ll always be proud to fight for our farmers and Arizona’s agriculture future in Congress.” “For the second Congress in a row, we are proud to present Congressman Stanton with American Farm Bureau’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” Award. His voting record on issues including rural broadband expansion, disaster relief for small businesses, and infrastructure funding proves that he will fight to protect agriculture’s future in Arizona. We were grateful for today’s opportunity to thank him for his advocacy and discuss the needs of Arizona’s farmers and ranchers as they face severe drought in the West. We look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Stanton to ensure a bright future for agriculture in Arizona and across the nation,” Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau CEO, said. Stanton has worked to mitigate the effects of the historic drought in Arizona. Stanton introduced and successfully legislation to create an Arizona water infrastructure authority, with a focus on small and rural communities. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects throughout Arizona. He authored, and passed through the House, a bill to provide $500 million to protect water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell, and also voted to approve $4 billion in drought relief efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act. In 2019, he led e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/the-house-of-representatives-today-passed-rep-greg-stanton-s-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-american-entrepreneurs-and-safeguard-against-foreign-governments-from-using-state-sponsored-enterprises-to-wrongfully-influence-u-s-markets-steal-intellectual-property-and-suppress-competition-time-and-aga | Stanton’s Bipartisan Bill to Counter China’s Influence in U.S. Markets Clears House | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan bill to protect American entrepreneurs and safeguard against foreign governments from using state-sponsored enterprises to wrongfully influence U.S. markets, steal intellectual property, and suppress competition. “Time and again, this Congress has voted to invest in the American worker, to invest in American businesses, and to invest in America’s high-tech manufacturing,” Stanton said, speaking from the House floor ahead of a final vote. “Our bill will ensure those investments are not undermined.” Video of Stanton’s remarks is available HERE. Stanton introduced the bill last year alongside Reps. Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin, Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, and Jackie Speier of California. It would require merging companies operating in the United States to disclose information about any financial support or subsidies provided by a foreign government to U.S. antitrust regulators, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Background There was more than $4.9 trillion of foreign direct investment in the U.S. at the end of 2021, more than double what it was two decades ago. While foreign investment capital can drive job creation and innovation, antitrust regulators must be able to recognize when heavily subsidized, government-owned companies harm competition, particularly when China uses state-owned enterprises to acquire American emerging technologies and intellectual property in areas in which it seeks to surpass and suppress U.S. companies. The Chinese government dedicates 3 percent of its GDP annually to corporate subsidies, enabling companies to price goods below market and still remain in business, often through state-owned enterprises (SOEs). These government subsidies are then used to acquire U.S. assets, including those with strategic and emerging technologies that are seen as priorities by the Chinese government. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a bipartisan panel of expe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/house-passes-stanton-backed-victim-act-part-of-robust-public-safety-packag | House Passes Stanton-Backed VICTIM Act, Part of Robust Public Safety Package | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House today passed a slate of bills to provide much-needed funding to local law enforcement agencies, including H.R. 5768, the VICTIM Act—a bill Rep. Greg Stanton cosponsored to establish a grant program to hire, train, and retain detectives to investigate homicides, rapes, sexual assaults, kidnappings, and non-fatal shootings; invest in investigative and evidence processing equipment; and ensure victim services are fully funded and staffed “Arizona law enforcement is working around the clock to solve violent crimes, and it’s critical that they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe and support victims and their families,” Stanton said. The VICTIM Act is widely supported by the law enforcement community including the Fraternal Order of Police, the Major City Chiefs Association, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the National Association of Police Organizations. According to data collected by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer, between 2019 and 2020 violent crime incidents in the United States Increased by 4.6% overall. For the same time period in Arizona, the violent crime rate rose by 8.6%, or 484.8 violent crimes for every 100,000 people. But as homicide and other violent crime rates have increased, law enforcement agencies struggle to consistently clear cases without additional resources. The package also includes targeted investments in programs proven to reduce crime, like community policing, and funds mental health intervention so that police can focus on fighting violent crime: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/stanton-introduces-bill-to-prevent-taxpayer-dollars-from-being-used-to-maintain-seized-russian-luxury-assets | Stanton Introduces Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars From Being Used to Maintain Seized Russian Luxury Assets | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton this week introduced H.R. 8905, the No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for the upkeep of luxury assets—like superyachts, cars and private jets—seized in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The American taxpayer shouldn't pay for the upkeep of lavish, luxury goods stripped from kleptocrats who prop up a war criminal,” Stanton said. In June, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was caught on a hot mic saying, "The federal government pays for upkeep because under the kind of forfeiture rubric, so like some people are basically being paid to maintain Russian superyachts on behalf of the U.S. government." More than a dozen yachts have been seized from Russian oligarchs since the invasion began, and at least two of those were seized at the direction of the United States. These yachts, worth $2.5 billion, have to be maintained during the years-long civil forfeiture process before they be sold—and American taxpayers are footing the bill. Maintenance bills are not inexpensive; annual upkeep for a yacht can cost 10% per year of the yacht’s overall value according to the New York Times. That can mean millions of dollars a year. Owners are supposed to pay for the upkeep, even after seizure, but few do. The No Taxpayer Dollars for Russian Oligarchs Act would: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/house-passes-stanton-s-drone-infrastructure-inspection-grant-act | House Passes Stanton’s Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan bill to help state, local and tribal governments use drones to visually inspect critical infrastructure. H.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, would provide $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones or contract for services to inspect critical infrastructure and help ease the nation’s serious inspection backlog, and another $100 million for training the next generation workforce on the use of this technology. “There’s a nationwide backlog for critical infrastructure inspections—and it’s because traditional methods are often time consuming and expensive, and can even be dangerous. Using a drone to inspect infrastructure in hard-to-reach places—such as underneath bridges—can speed up the inspection process, is safer for workers, and can help save states and local transit agencies money,” Stanton said. “I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support and look forward to passing this common-sense, bipartisan bill through the Senate.” “I applaud the House for passing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act today, which will support the use of small drones to help state and local governments better inspect and repair critical infrastructure,” Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) said. “As we make historic investments in our transportation systems and infrastructure, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act will help states, localities, and other stakeholders better inspect and maintain critical assets such as bridges and roads while training the workforce necessary to do so safely and effectively. I applaud Rep. Greg Stanton, whose work on this piece of legislation was instrumental. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill without delay.” Many state departments of transportation, tribes and municipalities already use drones to augment human inspections when inspecting bridges, roads, dams and electric substations. The Arizona Department of Transpo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/readout-of-reps-stanton-lee-s-call-with-interior-secretary-reclamation-commissioner | Readout of Reps. Stanton, Lee’s Call with Interior Secretary, Reclamation Commissioner | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | On Friday, September 9, 2022, Congressman Greg Stanton of Arizona and Congresswoman Susie Lee of Nevada held a call with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to discuss the dire situation on the Colorado River and ongoing interstate negotiations to protect the future of the system. Stanton and Lee, who represent two of the three Lower Basin states, underscored the importance of urgency and shared sacrifice among all basin users. Stanton urged the Department of Interior to take immediate action protect the river system because it does not appear that the basin states will reach a voluntary agreement to conserve the additional 2 million-to 4-million-acre feet necessary in time to avoid system collapse. He said that the combination of the states failing to reach agreement and the federal government not using its full authority has created greater uncertainty about the system’s future. Lee stressed that the Colorado is in crisis and that without Interior’s action there is not sufficient time to make the progress necessary to protect the system. She also said that effective use of the $4 billion passed by Congress through the Inflation Reduction Act for drought relief is imperative. Stanton reiterated that time is of the essence and that urgent action is necessary now. He also said that the United States must actively engage with Mexico on additional protection volumes as they too will need to be a partner in this effort. The Secretary and Representatives Lee and Stanton committed to remaining in frequent communication regarding the issue. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/9/stanton-announces-37-5-million-to-restart-dormant-tempe-water-reclamation-plant | Stanton Announces $37.5 Million to Restart Dormant Tempe Water Reclamation Plant | 2022-09-01 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today announced a $37.5 million authorization he secured through the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to restart, expand and improve Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility, which was shut down to cut costs during the Great Recession. He was joined by Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Michael Connor, who will oversee the project through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Tempe’s Mayor Corey Woods and Councilmembers Arlene Chin and Berdetta Hodge. Reopening the plant will boost the city’s groundwater recharge capacity and help the city better protect its water supply. Specifically, it will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. “We’re showing that when it comes to shaping a more sustainable future for the next generation, strong local-federal partnerships are key,” Stanton said. “Once this plant is reactivated, it will make sure Tempe can provide residents with a clean and reliable water supply—recycling water to get more out of every drop—and protect its water supply for years to come by banking treated water underground.” “I appreciated the opportunity to tour the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility with Rep. Stanton and Mayor Woods today and learn about the water challenges facing Tempe. Projects like this will be key to addressing the supply and demand imbalance in the Colorado River Basin and to support drought resilience in the community,” said ASA Connor. “The work Congressman Stanton put in to get us the WRDA designation will open the door for future funding to rehabilitate, improve and restart the Kyrene plant. This project puts Tempe in an excellent position to leverage a local water resource and contribute to conservation and resilience efforts amid climate change,” Mayor Woods said. “It will improve our drought resilience at a very crucial time for Arizona water utilities and users.” Photos from the press conference and tour are available HERE. Stanton, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/without-basin-state-agreement-stanton-calls-on-biden-administration-to-protect-colorado-river | Without Basin-State Agreement, Stanton Calls on Biden Administration to Protect Colorado River | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | As negotiations between Colorado River basin states to protect the future of the river have stalled, Rep. Greg Stanton today called on the Biden Administration to “clearly and concisely lay out the actions it will take to reach the needed conservation absent a basin-wide agreement without delay.” The letter follows yesterday’s announcement that the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2a shortage condition in 2023–triggering additional mandatory cuts in Arizona. While the cuts were expected under the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan, they fall far short of the 2-to 4-million-acre feet of additional conservation that Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton testified to Congress is necessary to avoid system collapse “[Touton] pledged that if the basic states failed to reach an agreement about how to make these cuts, the agency was prepared to act. Yesterday’s announcement proved that commitment hollow,” Stanton wrote. “The Department [of the Interior]’s failure to act as well as its failure to require all basin users to share the sacrifice to solve this crisis has created a significant state of uncertainty that pushes this delicate system closer to collapse. By continuing to kick the can down the road, the Department is doing a disservice to the system and endangering the southwest’s socioeconomic viability. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-all-basin-states-must-do-their-part-to-save-the-colorado-river | Stanton: All Basin States Must Do Their Part to Save the Colorado River | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following the Department of the Interior’s announcement that the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2a shortage condition in 2023, triggering additional mandatory cuts in Arizona, Rep. Greg Stanton reiterated that all stakeholders along the Colorado River need to do their part to conserve water to avoid system collapse. Under the Drought Contingency Plan, Arizona must reduce its usage by 592,000 acre-feet, approximately 21 percent of the state’s annual apportionment. But California, which has not met its shared obligation to conserve water, will see no cuts. California’s Colorado River region increased water usage by nearly 41 percent in April 2022 compared to April 2020. The South Coast, including Los Angeles County, increased usage by 25 percent. Statewide, water usage increased nearly 18 percent in the same period. Furthermore, California reportedly plans to not only use its full Colorado River allocation in 2022, but withdraw Intentionally Created Surplus balances from Lake Mead, negatively affecting the reservoir’s storage in a time of need. Stanton outlined his concerns about California’s increased water usage in a June letter to the Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation, and urged the agency to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. With today’s announcement, the Department of Interior fell far short of that goal. “The federal government has failed to offer a plan that requires all states to make the cuts necessary to save the Colorado from system collapse,” Stanton said. “Today’s announcement merely kicks the can down the road and risks turning this crisis into catastrophe.” Arizona’s contribution to water conservation in Lake Mead this year alone will be approximately 800,000 acre-feet, in part due to cuts under the current Tier I shortage, the 500 Plus Plan and other voluntary conservation efforts. Earlier this summer, Valley cities including Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa entered into the first stages of their drought manag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-afghan-adjustment-act | Stanton, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Afghan Adjustment Act | 2022-08-15 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | One year to the day after Kabul, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Rep. Greg Stanton announced the introduction of the bipartisan Afghan Adjustment Act to establish a pathway to permanent legal status for Afghans brought to the United States, including those who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan over the past 20 years. Following the withdrawal of American forces last summer, Stanton’s office worked to help Afghans evacuate and navigate the visa process—particularly members of the elite Female Tactical Platoon (FTP), a group of Afghan women who were embedded with U.S. Special Forces on dangerous missions in Afghanistan. Stanton met with FTP members who resettled in Arizona earlier this month, and worked to include language in the bill that would expand Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) eligibility to FTP members. “We have a moral obligation to provide refuge to our Afghan partners who put their lives at risk to protect American troops. They shouldn’t be left in legal limbo, not while Congress has the power to grant them security and safety,” Stanton said. The bill would establish a legal adjustment process for tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees currently in the United States who were relocated by the U.S. government from Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal from the country. After completing additional vetting required during the application process, this adjustment of status would provide eligible Afghans in need of protection with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives in the United States. Currently, Afghans who were admitted to the United States under temporary humanitarian parole can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought here under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-inflation-reduction-act-delivers-on-promises-to-arizona-seniors-families | Stanton: Inflation Reduction Act Delivers on Promises to Arizona Seniors, Families | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today released the following statement following House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: “With today’s vote, Congress has delivered on two long-kept promises: to cut drug costs for families and seniors and take meaningful action to protect our communities against climate change and drought. “I have pushed hard to allow Medicare to use its negotiating power to lower prescription drug prices since my first day in Congress. It will save Arizona families and seniors millions of dollars—it’s the common-sense and right thing to do. “And I’ve been a broken record calling for the federal government to take bold action to protect our water supply and the near and long-term health of the Colorado River. Arizona’s future depends on it. “The Inflation Reduction Act accomplishes these goals and more. And it does all this by closing tax loopholes for the wealthy and making sure corporations pay their fair share, without raising taxes on those who make less than $400,000 a year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/senate-introduces-companion-to-stanton-s-drone-infrastructure-inspection-bill | Senate Introduces Companion to Stanton’s Drone Infrastructure Inspection Bill | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today applauded Senators Jacky Rosen of Nevada, John Boozman of Arkansas and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut on their introduction of S. 4744, companion legislation to his bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Inspection Act. Stanton’s bill, introduced with Rep. Garrett Graves of Louisiana, passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this year. The legislation provides $100 million in grants for local governments to purchase drones or contract for services to inspect critical infrastructure and help ease the nation’s serious inspection backlog, and another $100 million for training the next generation workforce on the use of this technology. “The inspection process for infrastructure projects can be accelerated using drones, as well as increase on-the-job safety for our workers,” Stanton said. “I’m encouraged to see a companion bill introduced in Senate, and I encourage my colleagues to pass this important legislation.” Both bills have significant support from industry leaders and local government groups, including from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Council of State Legislatures, National Association of State Aviation Officials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Commercial Drone Alliance and Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-and-gallego-announce-16-million-for-valley-metro-to-improve-electric-bus-infrastructure | Stanton and Gallego Announce $16 Million for Valley Metro to Improve Electric Bus Infrastructure | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Ruben Gallego today announced a $16,362,600 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro to purchase battery-electric buses and construct charging infrastructure. The funding comes after Reps. Gallego and Stanton sent a letter to FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez last November requesting the grant funding. “Transitioning to electric buses will improve air quality, use less energy and lower maintenance costs–keeping people and our economy moving while protecting our environment. And with a strong federal-local partnership, we’re making it happen,” said Rep. Stanton. "As the Valley continues to grow, it is vitally important residents have safe, reliable public transportation to get them where they need to be,” said Rep. Gallego. “With this grant funding, Valley Metro can continue its efforts in growing the City of Phoenix’s bus system while also lowering emissions—a win-win. This funding is possible thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I look forward to seeing the buses hit the streets of Phoenix, soon.” “Phoenix is a leading city in electric vehicle adoption, with plans for over 280,000 electric vehicles on our road by 2030. This grant is adding to that success, increasing our ability to purchase vehicles and invest in needed infrastructure. A big thank you to Congressman Stanton and Gallego for their leadership and partnership in securing these funds,” said Mayor Gallego. The $16,362,600 comes via the Low-No Grant Program, a competitive grant to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects. In November 2021, Reps. Stanton and Gallego sent a letter to Administrator Fernandez requesting the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro be considered for a Bus and Bus Facilities Program grant. In the letter Gallego and Stanton noted that Phoenix’s transit routes serve as a vital public resource to constituents and, if chosen, the funding will catalyze existing efforts undertaken by the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/8/stanton-maricopa-community-colleges-announce-1-million-in-federal-funds-for-bioscience-workforce-development | Stanton, Maricopa Community Colleges Announce $1 Million in Federal Funds for Bioscience Workforce Development | 2022-08-08 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that a $1 million federal investment that he secured for Maricopa Community Colleges to support the development of its bioscience program has been included in an appropriations bill the House will soon consider. The funds will help Maricopa Community Colleges develop and expand its STEM curriculum, create additional seats to prepare students for good-paying careers as lab technicians, bioscience quality systems managers, and bioscience process managers. The program will build the pipeline for STEM-focused jobs, where job growth continues to outpace the number of qualified individuals available to fill those jobs. “Maricopa Community Colleges provide students with the tools that could help them find the next scientific breakthrough or discover lifesaving cures—and they attract companies who are looking for a highly skilled and developed workforce,” Stanton said. “These companies bring jobs to the Valley, bolster our economy and help keep our graduates here at home.” MCCCD Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales and Governing Board President Marie Sullivan both lauded Stanton for his successful advocacy and explained how crucial these funds are to expanding the college’s program. “As part of the Maricopa Community Colleges, CEI LabForce helps bioscience innovators and businesses of all sizes succeed by producing entrepreneurial, educational, and workforce development resources” Dr. Gonzales said. “While the construction of the space concludes, the development of high-quality educational content and curriculum is the current venture, and the Community Project Funding secured by Congressman Stanton will support this important work.” “As a result of Arizona's rapidly growing bioscience sector, the Maricopa Community Colleges have taken critical steps in investments and resources needed to support the expansion of current workforce development opportunities for our student population,” Sullivan said. “This program is unique because not only do we train the traditional laboratory… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-led-drought-and-wildfire-response-package-passes-house | Stanton-Led Drought and Wildfire Response Package Passes House | 2022-07-29 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today the House voted to pass the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, a package shaped by Rep. Greg Stanton to protect communities in Arizona and throughout the West from the devastating effects of wildfires and prolonged, severe drought. “We are in the midst of a crisis,” Stanton said on the House floor before the vote. “After decades of severe drought, the Colorado River—which supplies water to 40 million people across seven states—is on the brink of collapse. The future of Arizona—and the entire American Southwest—depends on how we respond. Bold action to protect our water supply has never been more important, and the federal government needs to act with the urgency before it’s too late.” Video of Stanton’s remarks is available HERE. The package includes two bills introduced by Stanton: H.R. 8435, the Colorado River Drought Response Act, will provide $500 million for the Department of the Interior to take immediate action to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from declining to critically low levels, and expedites water reuse, recycling and watershed health programs established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. H.R. 8516, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act, will allow states and local governments to use federal funds to recover from wildfires in a way that is already permitted for other kinds of natural disasters. Today, federal support for fighting wildfires ends as soon as the fire is extinguished. But post-fire risks are immense: Burn scars from the blazes can lead to life-threatening mudslides and flooding, which create serious public safety risks and can cause significant property damage, and currently Arizona’s state and local governments currently must bear the entire cost of post-fire expenses. The package also includes H.R. 8434, the Facilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects Act, a Stanton-backed bill which will provide an additional $700 million to the Competitive Grant Program for Large-Scale Water Recycling included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to get p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/votes-to-pass-chips-and-science-act | Stanton Votes to Pass CHIPS and Science Act | 2022-07-28 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act—a historic, bipartisan investment in domestic manufacturing, research and development of semiconductor chips that will create thousands of quality, high-wage jobs in Arizona, lower costs for consumer goods, end dependence on foreign manufacturers and turbocharging American research and innovation. “Our semiconductor plants are the anchors of a high-tech corridor that stretches from Phoenix deep into the East Valley—the result of years of hard work and investment. Arizona is well positioned to lead the resurgence of American advanced manufacturing, and the CHIPs Act will support this growing industry for years to come,” Stanton said. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of final passage. Video is available HERE. The semiconductor industry employs nearly 29,000 Arizonans according to a report by the Semiconductor Industry Association—and the fabs, or factories, are largely clustered in the East Valley. Stanton, an early champion of legislation to support Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry, was among the first cosponsors of the bipartisan CHIPS for America Act, which was included in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act. He led a letter to President Biden and joined his colleagues to call on Speaker Pelosi to swiftly fund the initiative. The investment will address the global chip shortage, which the U.S. Department of Commerce called an “immediate crisis” that has forced some manufacturers to slow production and driven up costs for consumers. A mere 12 percent of semiconductor chips are currently manufactured domestically, a significant drop from 37 percent in the 1990s, while foreign competitors are investing heavily to dominate this critical national security industry. Other nations have also begun to outpace the United States’ research advantage, threatening American leadership in technology and scientific innovation. The CHIPS and Science Act will reverse these dangerous trends, reasserting America’s economic independence and sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-bill-would-help-arizona-use-federal-funds-to-recover-from-wildfires | Stanton Bill Would Help Arizona Use Federal Funds to Recover From Wildfires | 2022-07-27 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced a bill this week that would allow Arizona to use federal funds to recover from wildfires in a way that is already permitted for other kinds of disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes. H.R. 8516, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update its regulations and guidance for several grant programs to better respond to the challenges of worsening wildfires in the American west. Today, federal support for fighting wildfires ends as soon as the fire is extinguished. But post-fire risks are immense: Burn scars from the blazes can lead to life-threatening mudslides and flooding, which create serious public safety risks and can cause significant property damage. Arizona’s state and local governments must bear the entire cost of post-fire expenses. Current federal guidance disproportionately favors other natural disasters while overlooking the unique challenges of wildfires. Stanton’s bill has already earned support from Arizona policymakers and emergency management professionals. “This important legislation will allow FEMA to treat wildfires and post-wildfire flood mitigation on a level playing field as other natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes,” Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy said. “Amidst one of our worst fire seasons in recent memory, it is patently unfair that wildfires and post-wildfire mitigation can’t qualify for FEMA disaster relief funds and this legislation is an important first step to rectifying this inequity. I am thankful for Congressman Stanton hard work and leadership on this issue.” Patrice Horstman, chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, said the bill would make a meaningful difference for northern Arizona. “Introduction of this bill could not have come at a better time,” she said. “After suffering through the Museum Fire in 2019, and now both the Pipeline and Tunnel Fires this year, we have suffered tremendous damage in Coconino County. This dynamic will only unfortunate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-penzone-announce-600-000-federal-investment-for-maricopa-sheriff-s-forensic-dna-testing-technology | Stanton, Penzone Announce $600,000 Federal Investment for Maricopa Sheriff’s Forensic DNA Testing Technology | 2022-07-25 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton announced today that a $600,000 federal investment that he secured for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to purchase RapidHIT DNA enhancement technology has been included in a House appropriations bill. RapidHIT DNA technology is a proven tool that allows law enforcement to process DNA samples quickly and get criminals off the street faster. The instruments can generate lab-quality forensic DNA profiles in as little as 90 minutes, as opposed to the weeks or months it can take for results to come back from the state crime lab due to backlogs and higher priority casework. The funds Stanton secured will be used to purchase two of these tools. “For far too long, the State of Arizona hasn’t put in enough resources to keep up in our crime labs. More and more, law enforcement agencies across the state are turning to MCSO,” said Stanton. “This investment is a big deal. It will help ease the backlog in crime labs, bring closure to victims and families more quickly, and make our community a safer place to live.” “The most impactful part of having this equipment readily accessible is our ability to be proactive in efforts to prevent the next crime. The opportunity to have such advanced equipment for this office—and for public safety in general—is a considerable investment on behalf of our communities,” Penzone said. “Thank you to Congressman Stanton for being a good friend to public safety.” “Adding this rapid-hit DNA capability into their arsenal of tools is going to allow us to better serve our community with the latest technology and continue to be a resource for law enforcement throughout the state,” Deputy Chief Frank McWilliams of MCSO’s Investigations Bureau said. “Rather than spending hours, days, or months looking for DNA analysis to be completed by a state laboratory, we are allowed to use this very quick technology. This is a gamechanger for MCSO, which does not have a full-scale DNA lab,” Senior Crime Lab Analyst Kelly Donaldson said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-introduces-500-million-drought-mitigation-legislation-to-protect-colorado-river | Stanton Introduces $500 Million Drought Mitigation Legislation to Protect Colorado River | 2022-07-21 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced H.R. 8435, the Colorado River Drought Response Act, this week to provide $500 million for the Department of the Interior to take immediate action to prevent Lake Mead and Lake Powell from declining to critically low levels. The Colorado River, which provides water to 40 million people throughout seven states, is experiencing its driest conditions in more than 1,200 years—leading to historically low water levels in both reservoirs. In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton said a drastic additional conservation of 2 million to 4 million-acre-feet of water is necessary just to protect critical levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead next year. Stanton has urged the Bureau to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. “The Colorado River system is dangerously over-allocated and, after decades of severe drought, it’s on the verge of collapse. Bold action to safeguard our water supply has never been more critical, and the federal government needs to act with the urgency that this crisis demands before it’s too late,” Stanton said. The bill also requires the Bureau of Reclamation to accelerate and complete program implementation for the large-scale water recycling and reuse program and the competitive grant program for multi-benefit projects to improve watershed health enacted under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by August 31, 2022. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:49:02Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-announces-3-million-federal-investment-for-new-chandler-water-treatment-facility | Stanton Announces $3 Million Federal Investment for New Chandler Water Treatment Facility | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton said yesterday that a $3 million federal investment that he secured to construct a new reclaimed water facility in Chandler has been included in a House appropriations bill. Once completed, in 2024, the facility will treat 10 million gallons of water each day. Reclaimed water—wastewater that has been treated to very high standards for use in irrigation, lakes, industrial use, and aquifer recharge—is a key component of Chandler’s water management strategy as it allows the city to use recycled water rather than surface water in many circumstances. The treatment facility is necessary to support Intel’s expansion in the East Valley. The company broke ground on two new microchip fabrication plants at the Chandler Ocotillo Campus late last year, which are expected to be operational by 2024. The plants are expected to create more than 3,000 high-tech jobs as well as employ 3,000 construction jobs. The treatment plant is a public-private partnership, with the city and Intel each contributing to cover the remainder of the costs. Half of the water treated at the facility will support Intel while the other half will supplement the city’s groundwater recharge efforts, better preparing the city and region for drought. “Intel appreciates the support of Congressman Stanton in securing federal funding to continue expanding here in the Valley,” Intel’s vice president of global public affairs and chief sustainability officer, Todd Brady, said. “Semiconductor manufacturing is at the heart of everything we do and investment in it and water management is critically important for a prosperous future. We are thankful for collaborations like this one and look forward to our continued partnership moving forward.” “This project exemplifies how valuable public-private partnerships can be when we’re tackling these important issues together. This additional federal funding will help bring the project to life, reducing the overall costs to Chandler ratepayers and helping to secure a more sustainable water future,” Chand… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-continues-fight-for-justice-for-downwinders-with-defense-appropriations-amendment | Stanton Continues Fight for Justice for Downwinders with Defense Appropriations Amendment | 2022-07-12 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced an amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to include justice for victims of radiation exposure in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada—a continuation of his work on the issue. The area is home to many “Downwinders,” people who lived downwind of nuclear test sites or reactors and were exposed to the fallout of U.S. government nuclear tests from 1945 to 1962. Congress voted to extend the RECA program for two years in May 2022 without expanding the eligibility to downwinders in Mohave and Clark Counties. While Stanton supported the program extension, he encouraged Congress to do more for the radiation victims living in these areas who have been unjustifiably excluded from RECA compensation. [LINK] “Downwinders and advocates in Arizona have been fighting for justice and recognition for many years, and their stories are a painful reminder of the long-term medical and financial impacts of radiation exposure,” Stanton said. “It’s past time we right this wrong.” Stanton introduced the Downwinders Parity Act of 2021, which would update RECA to include all of Mohave and Clark counties as affected areas and instruct the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress outlining what efforts will be undertaken to educate and conduct outreach to those made newly eligible. The bill was advanced last year by the House Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote. [LINK] In March 2021, at Stanton’s urging, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders––the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice to their communities. [LINK] Stanton proposed a similar amendment to both the 2021 and 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The House will vote on full passage of the NDAA this week. Background The United States government conducted nearly 200 atmospheric weapons development tests as part of Cold War security from 19… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-delivers-14-4-million-for-mesa-gateway-airport-terminal-modernization-under-bipartisan-infrastructure-law | Stanton Delivers $14.4 Million for Mesa Gateway Airport Terminal Modernization Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2022-07-07 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will receive $14.4 million towards its Terminal Modernization Project under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rep. Greg Stanton announced Thursday. The funds will be used to construct a new permanent terminal to replace the existing temporary terminal—Gateway’s number one priority as passenger traffic is expected to grow by more than 50 percent over the next 10 to 15 years. “This is a big win for the East Valley’s economy. A new permanent terminal will make Gateway Airport even more attractive for investment and opportunity, and support expanded travel and job opportunities for residents,” Stanton said. Stanton urged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson to support the project in a letter in March. [LINK] Gateway, one of the fastest growing commercial service airports in the country, has used a portable 10,000-square-foot “temporary passenger terminal annex” with four gates, meant to accommodate passengers until a permanent structure could be constructed. However, continued rapid growth forced the airport to strategically prioritize additional terminal projects and delayed replacement of the temporary terminal, which continues to be used daily. The announcement drew praise from Mesa Mayor John Giles and Executive Director and CEO of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport J. Brian O'Neill. "Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is one of the fastest growing commercial airports in the country," Giles said. "The downside of our rapid growth was the inability to update some of our original gates to keep up with the increased customer demand. The new federal investment in our terminal modernization project will ensure that we provide our customers with a great experience, while expanding capacity to keep up with future growth.” “Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority appreciates the $14.4MM federal grant for our five-gate terminal addition and applauds Senator Sinema, Senator Kelly, Congressman Stanton, and Arizona’s entire Congressional Delegation fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/7/stanton-statement-on-choice-of-mccain-giffords-as-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom | Stanton Statement on Choice of McCain, Giffords As Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom | 2022-07-01 | 2022 | 2022-07 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today praised President Biden’s decision to salute two Arizonans—the late Sen. John McCain and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords—with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He issued the following statement: “John McCain and Gabby Giffords have shown us all what it means to live a life of tremendous courage that exemplifies the very best of America. Both of them personified a true Arizona spirit by demonstrating that we are not defined by what may knock us down, but rather by how we get back up. After spending nearly six years in a prisoner of war camp, Senator McCain was unrelenting in his service to our country and a purpose greater than any single person. When the unthinkable happened to Congresswoman Giffords, she rose with courage and limitless strength to serve as a voice of moral clarity, and continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:20:25Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/house-passes-stanton-s-bipartisan-resolution-pushing-for-brittney-griner-s-release | House Passes Stanton’s Bipartisan Resolution Pushing for Brittney Griner’s Release | 2022-06-25 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House of Representatives yesterday passed H.Res. 1132, Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan resolution calling on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner and expressing support for efforts made by the U.S. government to secure her release. “Not a day goes by that we aren’t thinking of Brittney and working to get her home,” said Stanton. “We will continue to push for her release and make sure that she is not forgotten.” “I’m grateful for this overwhelming show of support from Congress. We need to be doing all we can to keep Brittney’s case on the forefront and finally put an end to this nightmare,” said Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife. “This resolution sends a clear message: securing Brittney's release must be the highest priority of the U.S. Government, and we know the American people support every effort made to bring her home,” said Terri Carmichael Jackson, executive director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. Stanton introduced the resolution last month with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas. Griner, a star for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Baylor University. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of final passage. [LINK] Griner was detained in a Moscow airport in February. She has played for the Russian women’s professional basketball team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, for the past seven years during the WNBA off-season. Griner’s detention has been extended until June 2. The U.S. Department of State considers Griner to be wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation, which means the department, led by the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, will seek to negotiate her release. Stanton and his House colleagues are continuing to work with the White House, the State Department, and Griner’s family to secure her safe return. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-in-dobbs-v-jackson-women-s-health | Stanton Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe will have immediate and devastating effects for Arizona women’s health and safety—and their fundamental right to determine their futures. This is a dark, dark day for our country, and the Supreme Court. For 50 years the Court had recognized the constitutional right to an abortion—and in the pursuit of an extreme, ideological agenda it has rolled out the red carpet for states to criminalize women and their doctors. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:13:54Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-bipartisan-group-introduce-bill-to-fight-deadly-counterfeit-fentanyl-pill-production | Stanton, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill To Fight Deadly Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Production | 2022-06-23 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton introduced the bipartisan Stop Pills That Kill Act alongside Reps. Ken Buck of Colorado, David Joyce of Ohio, and Lou Correa of California. The bill aims to deter drug traffickers and strengthen the nationwide fight against fentanyl by implementing new penalties for counterfeit pill production. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, 42% of all overdoses in Arizona involve fentanyl, and over the last two years, there has been an increase of 1,610% in counterfeit pill seizures. Many counterfeit pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone or stimulants like amphetamines and are often sold on social media or e-commerce websites. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, lab testing reveals four in 10 pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose. “Arizona is in the midst of a tragic overdose crisis, and counterfeit pills from China and Mexico are driving so much of it,” Stanton said. “Drug traffickers manufacture counterfeit pills with deadly substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl, often selling the lookalikes over social media to teens and young adults.” “In Eastern Colorado and across the nation, families, businesses, and communities continue to face hardships due to the opioid epidemic,” Buck said. “As this public health crisis continues to fester, this legislation—supported by Republicans and Democrats in both Houses of Congress— will take an important step in a multifaceted approach to crack down on dangerous counterfeit pills that are killing Americans in droves.” The Stop Pills That Kill Act applies the existing penalties for possessing paraphernalia for manufacturing methamphetamine to the paraphernalia for making counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and methamphetamine. The Act instructs the DEA to create an in-depth plan for stopping the rapid spread of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl or methamphetamine in communities across America. It also requires the Attorney General, in conjunct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/california-s-increased-water-use-a-threat-to-colorado-river-s-viability-stanton-says | California’s Increased Water Use a Threat to Colorado River’s Viability, Stanton Says | 2022-06-21 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Amid a historic drought that threatens the Colorado River, Rep. Greg Stanton today said that California’s increased water usage is unsustainable and that all stakeholders along the river must do their part to conserve water to avoid system collapse. Reservoirs along the Colorado—including Lake Mead and Lake Powell—are at historic lows. Yet the Los Angeles Times reports California’s Colorado River region actually increased water usage by nearly 41 percent in April 2022 compared to April 2020. The South Coast, including Los Angeles County, increased usage by 25 percent. Statewide, water usage increased nearly 18 percent in the same period. In a letter to the Commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation, Stanton urged the agency to ensure all basin states do their fair share to conserve water and safeguard the long-term health of the river. “In a time of historic drought, that is astounding and unacceptable,” Stanton wrote. “To avoid the collapse of the Colorado River system… we need every stakeholder to maintain a steadfast commitment to conservation and drought management.” Last week, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton testified to Congress that an additional 2 million to 4 million-acre-feet of reduction in water use is needed by 2023 to protect critical levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell—necessary to keep the river functioning and capable of delivering water, crop irrigation and power to millions of people in the Southwest. Arizonans are doing their part to conserve, Stanton said. Arizona’s contribution to water conservation in Lake Mead this year alone will be approximately 800,000 acre-feet, in part due to cuts under the current Tier I shortage, the 500 Plus Plan and other voluntary conservation efforts. This month, Valley cities including Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa entered into the first stages of their drought management plans and asked residents to voluntarily conserve water. Federal officials have made it clear that conserving the necessary acre-feet is the shared responsibility of all seve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/house-committee-advances-significant-border-security-funding-bill | House Committee Advances Significant Border Security Funding Bill | 2022-06-16 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Following continued advocacy from Rep. Greg Stanton, the House Committee on Appropriations today advanced a Homeland Security funding bill that invests in smart, effective border security while offering additional resources to avoid a potential humanitarian catastrophe. Last month, Stanton led several of his colleagues in urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take up an emergency supplemental funding bill to bolster border security. The letter called for a “funding bill that will allow DHS to hire additional agents, increase the number of beds at its facilities, and give more support to humanitarian organizations working with migrants in need.” [LINK] In April, Stanton appealed directly to President Joe Biden, saying prematurely lifting Title 42 would lead to a surge in migration that could “cause Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to face budget shortfalls… raising serious national security concerns.” [LINK] The legislation provides $85.67 billion to the Department of Homeland Security in fiscal year 2023—a $2.7 billion year-over-year increase. Notably, the bill includes: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-secures-arizona-priorities-in-house-passed-water-infrastructure-bill | Stanton Secures Arizona Priorities in House-Passed Water Infrastructure Bill | 2022-06-09 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton continues to deliver federal resources to boost Arizona’s water infrastructure—this time securing millions more dollars of additional support in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The legislation, which passed the House Wednesday evening, will help Valley communities and those throughout the state conserve water and improve resiliency to drought. It now heads to the Senate. “Protecting our water supply in the midst of the worst drought we’ve ever experienced is absolutely essential,” said Stanton. Stanton, the only member representing Arizona on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured several water projects of significance to the state, including: Additional $50 million for Stanton’s Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. This provision builds on Stanton’s successful work in the 2020 WRDA bill to provide funds to Arizona communities to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 16 water projects throughout Arizona. $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. “The project to reactivate the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and increase groundwater recharge capacity will expand and improve Tempe’s drought resilience in this crucial time of water management,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. “Projects like this demonstrate the power of merging local needs and expertise with federal leader… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-house-send-common-sense-gun-reform-package-to-the-senate | Stanton, House Send Common-Sense Gun Reform Package to the Senate | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, the House passed H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act—a package of sensible gun violence prevention measures aimed to help prevent future mass casualty shootings. “There are common-sense, meaningful steps we can take to protect our children and innocent Americans from the enduring tragedy of mass shootings in our country—and we can do so in a way that respects the Second Amendment and protects the rights of law-abiding gun owners,” Rep. Greg Stanton said. Tomorrow, the House will consider and is expected to pass H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act—a federal “red flag” law. Stanton is an original cosponsor of the bill, which would allow family members and law enforcement to obtain an extreme risk protection order to temporarily remove access to firearms for those who are deemed a danger to themselves or to others by a federal court. Stanton also worked to shape the Protecting Our Kids Act on the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would: Raise the lawful age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21 years old. Currently, handgun purchasers must be 21 years old, but semi-automatic centerfire and shotgun can be sold to purchases at the age of 18. Establish new federal offenses for gun trafficking and for the use of “straw purchasers.” A straw purchaser is someone who purchases a gun for someone else, typically for someone who cannot pass a background check such as a convicted felon or a minor. Under current federal law, it is unlawful to make false statements on certain gun purchase forms, but these forms are only required for some firearms purchases. Close the ghost gun loophole by amending the definition of “firearm” under federal law to include gun kits and partial receivers and by changing the definition of “manufacturing firearms” to include assembling firearms using 3D printing technology. Ghost guns are firearms that lack serial numbers and are therefore untraceable. In recent years, the increased presence of ghost guns in our communities has mad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-statement-on-threat-against-justice-kavanaugh | Stanton Statement on Threat Against Justice Kavanaugh | 2022-06-08 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Three years ago, Rep. Greg Stanton led the bipartisan bill that permanently extended protections to Supreme Court Justices, and authorized police protection of the justices at their homes. Stanton’s bill passed both the House and Senate unanimously and was signed into law by then-President Trump. Today, following the early morning arrest of a man who told officers he intended to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Stanton released the following statement: “There is absolutely no place in our country for political violence. I'm grateful that law enforcement intervened, and that Justice Kavanaugh is safe. “Thankfully, all Supreme Court justices and staff already receive police protection at their homes under a bipartisan law that I authored. “The safety of all public servants and their families should be a bipartisan issue, and I hope Congress will quickly pass my bill to expand the authority of the Court police to protect the families of both Justices and staff.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/6/stanton-votes-to-advance-common-sense-gun-reform-package | Stanton Votes to Advance Common Sense Gun Reform Package | 2022-06-03 | 2022 | 2022-06 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton voted Thursday in the House Judiciary Committee to advance H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act—a comprehensive gun violence prevention package aimed to help prevent future mass casualty shootings. “Congress has failed to act on gun violence for far too long, and the human toll is devastating. I always have and will continue to support common-sense reforms to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens,” Stanton said. Stanton said that is working with House leadership to amend one component of the package as it moves to the floor: Limiting capacity for magazines for handguns to 10 rounds. Legislation should reflect the difference between the lethal capacity of semiautomatic rifles and handguns, he said, and the capacity limit for handguns should exceed 10 rounds so that it does not prevent responsible gun owners from effectively using widely-purchased handguns to protect their homes. The Protecting Our Kids Act would Raise the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21 years old; Establish new federal offenses for gun trafficking and straw purchasers and authorize seizure of the property and proceeds of the offense; Establish requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises as well as criminal penalties for violation of the requirements; Build on ATF’s regulatory bump stock ban by listing bump stocks under the National Firearms Act and statutorily banning the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks for civilian use; and Build on ATF’s regulatory ban of so-called ghost guns by ensuring that ghost guns are subject to existing federal firearm regulation by amending the definition of “firearm” to include gun kits and partial receivers and changing the definition of “manufacturing firearms” to include assembling firearms using 3D printing. The bill now heads to the House floor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:39:01Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/more-big-wins-for-arizona-s-water-infrastructure-stanton-secures-6-million-more-for-arizona-water-projects-in-army-corps-of-engineers-work-plan | More Big Wins for Arizona’s Water Infrastructure: Stanton Secures $6 Million More for Arizona Water Projects in Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan | 2022-05-25 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Arizona will receive $6 million for water infrastructure projects funded through Rep. Greg Stanton’s Arizona-centered $150 million environmental infrastructure authority under a Fiscal Year ’22 Work Plan released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today. Stanton pushed for an additional $4 million to support Arizona’s environmental infrastructure authority, which provides grants to small, rural or tribal communities throughout the state to address water infrastructure needs, in the omnibus appropriations bill. The bill was signed into law in March. This builds on the $18.45 million Stanton secured earlier this year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 10 projects and $900,000 included in Fiscal Year 2021 for a Pascua Yaqui water line. Since January 2021, 16 projects across the state have been funded through Stanton’s authority, totaling more than $24 million. “Arizona is already experiencing the harmful effects of climate change. These funds will go a long way to make Arizona communities—and our state as a whole—more resilient and better prepared to protect our water,” Stanton said. The projects funded through Stanton’s authority in FY22 include: $2.9 million for the City of Maricopa. The funds will construct an aquifer recharge facility to allow for class A+ recycled water to be recharged within the city, adding sustainability and resiliency to the existing water supply. Maricopa Mayor Christian Price said: “We thank Congressman Stanton for his continued leadership and support for the Environmental Infrastructure program. Because of his assistance, Maricopa will receive $2.9 million for its new aquifer recharge facility. This project will allow excess class A+ recycled water to be recharged within the City. In addition, recharging the aquifer will add to the sustainability and resiliency of our local water supplies as we continue to grow at an exponential rate. We are incredibly grateful for Congressman Stanton’s assistance in creating this new program and for his support in helping us secure these… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/without-american-rescue-plan-funds-tempe-streetcar-could-not-open-tomorrow | Without American Rescue Plan Funds, Tempe Streetcar Could Not Open Tomorrow | 2022-05-19 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Federal economic rescue package continues to boost Arizona economy Tomorrow marks another important moment for the Valley’s public transit system as the Tempe Streetcar is set to open its doors to the public. But the game-changing project for Tempe would not be ready to open if it weren’t for a grant Valley Metro received as a result of a congressional relief bill that kept construction going during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $17 million grant made possible by the American Rescue Plan was instrumental in helping finish construction and testing. Rep. Greg Stanton, who has pushed for Tempe Streetcar investment as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said it’s another example of how federal rescue packages continue to support projects that strengthen Arizona’s local economies. “Great transit systems can help create good jobs and Tempe’s Streetcar will help lift small businesses, support ASU students and create an even more transit-friendly community,” Stanton said. “I’m proud of the work we did to make sure the Streetcar’s construction continued during the pandemic so this economic driver could begin to make Tempe’s economy even stronger.” In February, Stanton joined then-Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods for a tour of Tempe Streetcar during its final phases of testing. Riders can ride Tempe Streetcar starting Friday, May 20 at approximately 10 a.m. and can catch a ride at any of the 14 stops on the three-mile track every 15-20 minutes. Rides are free for the first year of operation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-jackson-lee-allred-introduce-crucial-resolution-to-push-for-brittney-griner-s-release | Stanton, Jackson Lee, Allred Introduce Crucial Resolution to Push for Brittney Griner’s Release | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona today introduced a resolution with Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and Colin Allred of Texas calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star center and two-time Olympic gold medalist who has been wrongfully detained by the Russian Federation. “I’ve been lucky enough to watch Brittney develop and grow as a professional athlete, but also as a leader in our Phoenix community. We won’t stop working until she’s safely back with her family,” Stanton said. Stanton, a long-time Mercury fan, welcomed Griner to the U.S. Capitol in 2019. “We must keep Brittney’s case on the forefront and make clear to the White House that her release should be one of the highest priorities for our government,” Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, said. “I’m grateful to know that these leaders in Congress have Brittney’s back and will continue to do everything in their power to get her home.” “This legislation that we are introducing today reinforces an important position: Brittney Griner is ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia,” stated Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Congresswoman Jackson Lee continued, “This resolution rightly demands her release now. After working for months to ensure the State Department’s involvement, I am glad that the designation of ‘wrongfully detained’ has been declared for Brittney Griner. She is a victim of Putin’s desperation to rule the world, and unfortunately, her freedom is made more difficult by inconsistent Russian responses to our embassy personnel and a bad legal system in Russia. This legislation insists on our embassy personnel having access to Ms. Griner and restates our commitment to freeing her now. We continue to pray for her family and we will continue to work together as three Members of Congress, along with others, to spread the message that she is held wrongfully and must be freed now. We must move this legislation forward as we continue to work with the administration—specifically the State Department and the hostage negotiator—for the successf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-outlines-what-is-at-stake-for-arizona-in-congressional-hearing-on-roe-v-wade | Stanton Outlines What Is At Stake for Arizona In Congressional Hearing on Roe v. Wade | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said the Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have a sweeping impact in states like Arizona during today’s hearing on “Revoking Your Rights: The Ongoing Crisis in Abortion Care Access.” Arizona is already one of the most restrictive states in the country for abortion access and Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed an abortion ban bill that provides no safe harbor for women who are victims of sexual assault. Stanton delivered the following statement at the hearing: “Like most of my colleagues, I was shocked to learn the news that a draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health had leaked from the Supreme Court. But as I read that opinion, my shock turned to disbelief, and my disbelief turned to outrage. “It’s been nearly 50 years since the Court decided Roe v. Wade, and in that half century, the American people have recognized the constitutional right to an abortion. The constitutional right to make an informed medical decision with their doctor. The constitutional right to exercise control of their own body. “The American people support that right. I have learned during my time in public life that although there are wide-ranging personal opinions about abortion, most Americans believe the government has no business getting between a woman and her doctor. They believe that government has no business forcing a woman who does not want to be pregnant to remain pregnant. “They know at their core that it is wrong and morally reprehensible for the government to force a victim of sexual assault to carry her rapist’s child “That is what is at stake. “If Roe is overturned as we expect it will be, that will be the future for women in many states—including Arizona. Arizona’s governor has signed an anti-abortion law that provides no safe harbor for victims of rape or incest. Some state legislatures working with anti-Roe activists are gearing up to go even further—outlawing abortion altogether. “The American people don’t want that. Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-shapes-key-water-bill-includes-arizona-investments | Stanton Shapes Key Water Bill, Includes Arizona Investments | 2022-05-18 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Water Resources Development Act of 2022—which includes key Arizona investments championed by Rep. Greg Stanton—with a bipartisan vote. “The investments within bill will help Arizona confront the challenges we face as a result of 22-year long drought, and help local communities better address their water and wastewater infrastructure challenges,” said Stanton. This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water resources development projects and studies, and it now heads to the House floor. Stanton, the only Arizona member on the committee, pushed for key Arizona water infrastructure investments included in the final bill: Additional $50 million for Stanton’s Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority, bringing the total authority to $200 million. This provision builds on Stanton’s successful work in the 2020 WRDA bill to provide funds to small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona to meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Since authorization of the authority in 2020, more than $24 million in federal funds have been delivered to 18 water projects throughout Arizona. $37.5 million to expand and improve the City of Tempe’s Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and groundwater recharge facilities. The Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility was taken offline in 2010 due to the recession, a reduction of wastewater into the city’s system and significant operational costs. This project will allow Tempe to reactivate the plant to collect, treat, and utilize its reclaimed water while also adding resiliency to the system. This authorization allows to access funds through the Corps for this important drought resiliency project. “The project to reactivate the Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility and increase groundwater recharge capacity will expand and improve Tempe’s drought resilience in this crucial time of water management,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said. “Projects like this demonstrate the p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-backed-bill-to-create-independent-immigration-court-earns-judiciary-committee-approval | Stanton-Backed Bill to Create Independent Immigration Court Earns Judiciary Committee Approval | 2022-05-12 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | A bill backed by Rep. Greg Stanton to transition the nation’s immigration court system into an independent judiciary, consistent with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, cleared the House Committee on the Judiciary yesterday. The Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022 will ensure that immigration courts are administered by qualified, impartial judges, have adequate court resources and support services, are defined by transparency and integrity, and are financially independent. “Our immigration system doesn’t work when we have a backlog of millions of cases that take years to reach a conclusion,” Stanton said. “Creating an independent immigration court is a commonsense step to ensure that judges can efficiently and effectively prioritize due process.” “Our current system is failing. An independent immigration court, that separates the judiciary from enforcement, would greatly improve access to justice for the people we represent," said Laura St. John, Legal Director at the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project. The immigration court backlog now tops 1.6 million cases, up from 1.1 million before the pandemic and more than double the caseload that existed in fiscal year 2018. The average immigration case completed in January 2022 had been pending for about two-and-a-half years, with some courts averaging waits of more than three years. Today’s immigration judges are not judicial officers; they are lawyers, appointed by the Attorney General. As employees of the Department of Justice, they are responsible for adjudicating cases in accordance with the policies and priorities of the current governing administration. Each Administration, Democratic and Republican, has used the immigration courts as a mechanism to shape immigration policy. But immigration judges have little say over the management of their individual courtrooms and the administration of their dockets, which undermines the fairness and efficiency of the courts as well as well as public perception of their neutrality and independence. To solve the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/federal-firefighters-to-receive-long-overdue-medical-assistance-under-stanton-backed-bill | Federal Firefighters to Receive Long-Overdue Medical Assistance Under Stanton-Backed Bill | 2022-05-11 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Legislation to provide workers’ compensation for federal firefighters who contract certain illnesses as a result of their service passed the House of Representatives today. Included in the bill is a good-governance amendment offered by Rep. Greg Stanton that requires the Labor Secretary to notify Congress when petitions to add new diseases to the list are approved or denied. H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, lists 16 different eligible work-related occupational diseases that will be covered. In addition to on-the-job hazards, firefighters are exposed to many kinds of chemicals which can lead to illness. According to the International Association of Firefighters, more firefighters die from cancer than from on-the-job accidents. “Even as Arizona experiences unprecedented and brutal wildfire seasons year after year, our brave firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to keep Arizona communities safe. Yet bureaucratic obstacles have prevented those employed by the federal government from receiving the long-term care they need and deserve,” said Stanton. “This bill will finally provide federal firefighters with the same benefits and care as their municipal and state counterparts.” For years, federal firefighters who needed workers’ compensation have faced needless difficulties and a steep burden of proof that is often difficult for them to meet because they work in such a wide variety of environments and conditions. Federal firefighters must pinpoint the precise incident or exposure that caused a disease for it to be considered job-related. The U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior maintain a workforce of more than 15,000 federal firefighters who respond to wildfires across the nation. Forty-eight states, including Arizona, have passed workers’ compensation laws that presume certain cancers, and other diseases, are work-related. The presumptive cancer protection means that firefighters no longer have to prove where the cancer they developed came from in order to be covered… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-disappointed-reca-extension-leaves-arizona-s-downwinders-out | Stanton Disappointed RECA Extension Leaves Arizona’s Downwinders Out | 2022-05-11 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton expressed his disappointment that both chambers of Congress voted to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program for two years without expanding eligibility to ‘Downwinders’ in lower Mohave County. In remarks on the House floor before passage, Stanton said he’s hopeful that the short-term extension will encourage lawmakers to seek a long-term solution that provides much-deserved justice to families in Arizona. “Tragically, families in the lower portions of Mohave and Clark Counties have lost spouses, parents, siblings, and loved ones to radiation illnesses, and it is an absolute shame that they have been left behind by their federal government,” Stanton said. “I am disappointed that this bill does not include more Downwinders, but I am hopeful that we can use this two-year extension of time to find a way forward to expand Downwinder eligibility.” A ‘clean’ RECA extension passed the Senate unanimously last week, the second time in six months the Senate has addressed RECA in a manner that leaves Arizona and Nevada’s downwinders without justice. The Senate inserted a “sense of Congress” in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that called for the extension of RECA but specifically excluded Downwinders. Stanton’s Downwinders Parity Act of 2021 was advanced by the House Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote last year, following a March 2021 hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders––the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice for their communities. Although a version of the legislation has been introduced in each Congress since 2010—first by Sen. John McCain and Rep. Trent Franks—the bill had not earned a committee hearing or vote in either the House or Senate until Stanton aggressively pushed for the effort to move forward. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-introduces-bill-to-extend-security-to-supreme-court-staff-justices-families | Stanton Introduces Bill to Extend Security to Supreme Court Staff, Justices’ Families | 2022-05-10 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Supreme Court Families Security Act of 2022, which would allow the Marshal of the Supreme Court to authorize security for the immediate families of the justices as well as court employees, including clerks. In the wake of the publication of a draft decision overturning Roe. v Wade, the need for adequate security for those in the judicial branch has become more apparent as some activists and news sites have “doxed”—or published the private information of—multiple clerks of the court, publicly accusing them without evidence of leaking to the press and putting their safety at risk. Further, as pro-choice advocates continue to peacefully protest outside the court and throughout the D.C. area, some have begun planning demonstrations and vigils outside the private homes of justices, raising legitimate concerns about the safety of their family members. Several protests have drawn anti-Roe counter-protesters, escalating tensions. “Our First Amendment guarantees we can disagree with and passionately protest the actions of every public official, including Supreme Court justices,” Stanton said. “But engaging in behavior that threatens the safety of the justices, their families and Supreme Court staff is wrong and unacceptable.” The Senate this week unanimously passed a bill that extended protection to the justice’s immediate families but notably did not extend needed protection to the families of court staff. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-porter-lead-house-colleagues-in-calling-for-additional-resources-at-the-southern-border | Stanton, Porter Lead House Colleagues in Calling for Additional Resources at the Southern Border | 2022-05-10 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Reps. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Katie Porter (D-Calif.) today led a group of colleagues in urging House leadership to promptly take up supplemental funding legislation for the southern border. “We have heard clearly—from humanitarian organizations, border communities, and law enforcement—that additional resources are the only way to secure our southern border, and to give refugees access to a safe, orderly, and lawful asylum process,” the representatives wrote in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The letter comes in advance of the anticipated end of Title 42 restrictions, which the Biden Administration has said will end on May 23. The Department of Homeland Security’s plans for managing a likely three-fold surge in those attempting to cross the southern border between ports of entry depend heavily on additional resources for DHS and humanitarian organizations. However, DHS and many of its partner organizations are already overstretched and operating at the margins in terms of staffing, beds, transportation, and other core resources, and they cannot increase capacity without additional support. “To avoid a crisis at the border, Congress must provide DHS and humanitarian organizations with the resources they need as soon as possible and before the end of Title 42,” the representatives said. “We support an emergency funding bill that will allow DHS to hire additional agents, increase the number of beds at its facilities, and give more support to humanitarian organizations working with migrants in need.” Last month at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Stanton pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the department’s lack of an effective plan to handle a significant increase migration at the border. “Putting more pressure on a system that can’t handle it carries a significant risk of creating a full-scale humanitarian crisis on American soil for which the White House and your Department will be solely responsible,” Stanton said to Mayorkas. Stanton and a group of bipartisan lawmakers previo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/5/stanton-more-federal-law-enforcement-resources-needed-to-combat-mmip-epidemic | Stanton: More Federal Law Enforcement Resources Needed to Combat MMIP Epidemic | 2022-05-05 | 2022 | 2022-05 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | On National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, Rep. Greg Stanton renewed his call for additional federal resources, including law enforcement professionals, to combat the epidemic of MMIP. His call comes as the Departments of Justice and Interior announced members of the Not Invisible Act Commission. Stanton cosponsored and worked to pass the Not Invisible Act, which was signed into law in 2020. The bill established this cross jurisdictional advisory committee tasked with making recommendations to the DOI and DOJ, including issues related to the hiring and retention of law enforcement offices and coordination of Tribal-state-federal resources to combat MMIP and human trafficking offices on Indian lands. “It’s my hope that the long-delayed creation of this Commission, and the experts and Tribal leaders included, can finally convince the Department of Justice to dispatch more agents and more resources to Indian Country,” Stanton said. DOI and DOJ announced the Commission members in a press conference today, including Navajo Nation Councilmember Amber Crotty and Heston Silbert, Colonel of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Crotty, who chairs the Council’s Sexual Assault Prevention subcommittee and had testified before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing on the MMIW crisis in 2018, sharply criticized federal law enforcement’s response during a panel discussion hosted by Stanton in December 2021 “Navajo Nation, Indian Country does not have enough [FBI] agents. Navajo Nation, Indian Country does not have the jurisdiction or the resources that they need,” Crotty said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:29:07Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/4/stanton-s-bipartisan-drone-infrastructure-inspection-bill-passes-transportation-committee | Stanton’s Bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Inspection Bill Passes Transportation Committee | 2022-04-29 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan bill to help state, local and tribal governments use drones to visually inspect critical infrastructure cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday. It now moves to the House floor for a vote. H.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, was introduced by Stanton and Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican from Louisiana. It provides $100 million in grants for local governments to use drones to inspect infrastructure and help ease the nation’s serious inspection backlog. It also provides another $100 million for training the next generation workforce on the use of this technology. “Using a drone to inspect infrastructure in hard-to-reach places—such as underneath bridges—can speed up the inspection process so we can get through the backlog more quickly, and it can help save money too,” Stanton said at the committee markup. “Not only that, but drone inspections are much safer for workers than having a human hang under a tall bridge. It’s an easy way to improve on-the-job safety.” Many state departments of transportation, tribes and municipalities already use drones to augment human inspections when inspecting bridges, roads, dams and electric substations. The Arizona Department of Transportation uses drones to inspect bridges and perform surveying work along state highways. Drones are also useful in inspecting areas after natural disasters, like wildfires, to determine the extent of damage and whether areas are safe. Stanton’s bill earned significant support before the vote, including from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last month, and has earned support from the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Council of State Legislatures, National Association of State Aviation Officials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Commercial Drone Alliance and Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/4/stanton-to-secretary-mayorkas-federal-government-not-prepared-for-lifting-title-42-restrictions | Stanton to Secretary Mayorkas: Federal Government ‘Not Prepared’ for Lifting Title 42 Restrictions | 2022-04-28 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Administration’s Title 42 contingency memorandum, released just 48 hours ago, during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing today. After delivering his assessment of Mayorkas’s memo, Stanton pointed to the strain placed on local governments in Arizona, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport employees being pulled away from other airport operations to help hundreds of migrants who have been dropped off at the airport without any travel plans every day since January. Sky Harbor staff and volunteers have used their own money to purchase shoes, shoelaces and belts and donated diapers and baby wipes because many migrants do not have basic necessities, and have not received them from the federal government or already-overwhelmed nonprofits. “Putting more pressure on a system that can’t handle it carries a significant risk of creating a full-scale humanitarian crisis on American soil for which the White House and your Department will be solely responsible,” Stanton said to Mayorkas. At some point, Title 42 restrictions will be lifted—but Stanton has repeatedly pressed the Administration to put forth a comprehensive, coordinated plan before doing so. The second-term lawmaker said that an effective plan must be made through consulting and coordinating with Arizona law enforcement, communities, and non-governmental organizations. Stanton and a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation earlier this month to force the Administration to put together a plan to handle the expected increased spring and summer traffic before lifting the order. Last week, he urged President Biden to delay rescinding Title 42 measures until the Department of Homeland Security has a workable plan to handle the expected significant increase in border traffic. The letter is available HERE. Stanton’s remarks this morning were delivered as follows: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Secretary Mayorkas, I represent the border state of Arizona. And as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/4/stanton-joins-bipartisan-bill-to-prevent-biden-administration-from-lifting-immigration-restrictions-without-a-plan-to-handle-surge-at-border | Stanton, Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Lifting Immigration Restrictions without a Plan to Handle Surge at Border | 2022-04-07 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today Rep. Greg Stanton and a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Reps. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Jared Golden (ME-02) Tony Gonzales (TX-23), August Pfluger (TX-07), Stephanie Murphy (FL- 07), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Don Bacon (NE-02) and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022. The bill would prevent President Biden from lifting existing Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan in place from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address the expected surge of migrants at the Southern border. “This Administration has yet to put forth a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to secure our border and ensure an efficient, humane immigration process,” said Congressman Stanton. “Lifting Title 42 without a plan in place risks the health and safety of both Arizona communities and migrants. Our bill will ensure that the federal government has time to prepare in consultation with impacted Arizona communities, law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations.” “I have long called for comprehensive immigration reform—investments in 21st century border technology, protections for DREAMers, and policies that ensure the safety of families on both sides of our southern border,” said Congressman O’Halleran. “That is why I’m joining a bipartisan group to introduce a bill that prevents the Biden Administration from rolling back Title 42 until a concrete plan to deal with the consequences to border communities is proposed and approved. Any changes to the current system must be robustly detailed and developed in consultation with local leaders, community advocates, and governmental entities in border states like Arizona. In requiring this concrete plan, we’re working to create a transparent process that will better ensure the health, safety, and humane treatment of kids and families on both sides of our southern border.” “The Biden Administration is not currently prepared for a large in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/4/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-continues-to-create-jobs-valley-transit-will-see-100-million-investment-this-year | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Continues to Create Jobs: Valley Transit Will See $100 Million Investment This Year | 2022-04-06 | 2022 | 2022-04 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will continue to support new jobs in Arizona with an investment of more than $176 million for the state’s transit agencies this year alone, Rep. Greg Stanton said today. Nearly $100 million of those funds will support transit in the Valley. “Investment in transit creates economic opportunity and good jobs,” Stanton said. “For too long, Arizona taxpayers weren’t getting their fair share—but with this investment, we’re helping cities like Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa build stronger communities that can better spur economic development.” The funds will help transit agencies purchase new buses and railcars, address repair backlogs, modernize fleets, and transition to new technologies to improve air quality and lower carbon emissions. These upgrades support the expansion of U.S. manufacturing due to “Buy America” requirements that apply to steel, iron and other materials used in public transportation projects that receive federal assistance. Stanton has been a stalwart advocate for public transit since his time as a member of Phoenix’s city council and then as mayor, when he led the charge to adopt Transportation 2050, one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in the country. The bipartisan, voter-backed measure approved plans to extend Phoenix’s light rail system, expand bus service, and improve thousands of miles of roadways over the next 35 years. He has continued to work to secure federal funds and increased resources for Arizona transit agenccies as vice chair of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:19:30Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/3/valley-mayors-praise-stanton-s-efforts-to-secure-nearly-10-million-for-local-projects | Valley Mayors Praise Stanton’s Efforts to Secure Nearly $10 Million for Local Projects | 2022-03-15 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Valley mayors and leaders said the $9.9 million that Rep. Greg Stanton secured to back local projects will make a difference in their communities. The funds were included in the fiscal year 2022 spending bill that was signed into law this afternoon. “Arizonans are going to see these federal dollars make a real difference—making our cities safer, more sustainable, and better prepared to take advantage of our growing economy,” Stanton said. “I worked closed with leaders from across the Valley to ensure our priorities were reflected in this package, and the reaction from our local partners has been overwhelming.” A list of all nine projects funded is available HERE. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will receive $1.8 million to advance the Tres Rios ecosystem restoration project along the Rio Salado. “The full potential of the Tres Rios project will bring tremendous economic development, environmental and recreational opportunities. It’s a critical part of the vision for the revitalization of Rio Salado throughout the region. I thank Rep. Stanton for making this a high federal priority and for his continued leadership in moving this project forward,” Neil Giuliano, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Leadership, said. The City of Chandler will receive $990,000 to install smart water meters. “Chandler’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure project will allow us to better conserve water resources, while also improving the experience of our water users,” Mayor Kevin Hartke said. “This project is a great example of how innovative technologies can be leveraged to ensure that we are operating with sustainability in mind. I thank Congressman Stanton for his work to secure this critical project for Chandler, and his continued support of projects that strengthen Arizona and help to secure our water future.” The City of Mesa will receive $300,000 to assist small businesses in downtown Mesa with façade improvements. “The Downtown Small Business Revitalization and Rehabilitation program will have significant impact on the p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/3/u-s-chamber-endorses-stanton-s-bipartisan-drone-infrastructure-bill | U.S. Chamber Endorses Stanton’s Bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Bill | 2022-03-14 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Rep. Greg Stanton’s bipartisan Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, which would provide grants to state, local and tribal governments to use drones to visually inspect critical infrastructure. “This legislation would leverage drone technology to improve America’s infrastructure through more efficient inspection, maintenance, and construction,” Jordan Crenshaw, vice president of the Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center, said. “Utilizing drones in this manner is one of many solutions this technology can provide, and H.R. 5315 underscores the importance of policy that is conducive to emerging technologies.” H.R. 5315, introduced with Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) has already earned support from the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Council of State Legislatures, National Association of State Aviation Officials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Commercial Drone Alliance and Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. Nearly half of America’s bridges are more than 50 years old, and other infrastructure is aging quickly. American workers must have safe, effective, and climate-friendly methods to inspect aging and decaying infrastructure. But traditional inspection methods—dependent on heavy machinery—are often dangerous, time consuming and expensive. Benefits of using drones includes improved worker safety, reduced carbon emissions, and reduced costs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/3/stanton-secures-25-million-for-drought-mitigation-nearly-10-million-for-key-arizona-projects | Stanton Secures $25 Million for Drought Mitigation, Nearly $10 Million for Key Arizona Projects | 2022-03-10 | 2022 | 2022-03 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House today passed a bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations agreement to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022. The package includes several key priorities championed by Rep. Greg Stanton, including resources the Bureau of Reclamation needs to fulfill its commitment under the Drought Contingency Plan, tools so that communities across the country can continue to access capital for critical economic development projects, and support for nine Arizona projects totaling $9.9 million. “From fostering economic development and rebuilding our workforce to protecting our water supply, these funds will make a critical difference in the lives of so many Arizonans,” Stanton said. The package provides $25 million for the Bureau of Reclamation to fulfill its commitment under the Drought Contingency Plan, something Stanton urged House appropriators to include last year. The package included Stanton’s bipartisan bill to reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which supports job creation and promotes economic development in rural or high unemployment areas by incentivizing foreign capital investment. Stanton also secured funding for nine community projects that will directly help Arizona residents: Arizona $4 million to advance the new $150 million Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure authority Stanton successfully included in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which was based on his bill, H.R. 2206, the Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Act. This builds on the $18.45 million Stanton secured earlier this year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 10 water infrastructure projects across Arizona. These funds will be used to provide grants to communities and tribal nations across to address their water infrastructure needs. $1.8 million for Tres Rios, an ecosystem restoration project along the Salt and Gila rivers, which Stanton advocated for during his time as Phoenix mayor. The project was supported by the late Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ed Pastor and is designed to provide flood c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:06:17Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/ahead-of-state-of-the-union-stanton-and-arizona-seniors-urge-action-on-prescription-drug-prices | Ahead of State of the Union, Stanton and Arizona Seniors Urge Action on Prescription Drug Prices | 2022-02-28 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Ahead of the State of the Union, Rep. Greg Stanton held a roundtable with seniors, AARP and Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans leaders to discuss the urgent need for Congressional action to lower the soaring cost of prescription drugs. Stanton said that in addition to addressing the crisis in Ukraine and border security, he hopes President Biden will use Tuesday night’s speech to pressure Congress to pass legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Efforts to allow Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies have passed the House but have been blocked in the Senate. “Arizonans need relief when it comes to prescription drug prices, and Congress must take action,” Stanton said. “We have to keep our word to Arizonans.” “If the Senate doesn’t act, people will continue to have to choose between paying for groceries and paying for medicine they need. Our members have a message to our senators: Don't let pharma win. Lower drug prices, now,” AARP Arizona State Director Dana Kennedy said. “So we're also going to be watching the State of the Union address and hope that the President makes this a priority as well. He has said so, but you know, talk's cheap and action is what people are expecting.” “We are counting—the American people are counting—on what the House passed to move forward in the Senate,” Dora Vasquez, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans’ executive director said. “I've seen the statistics: more than one out of four seniors deny themselves the prescription drugs, the health care, that they need because they can't afford it. And for a while I faced that very dilemma myself,” Vernon Smith, a local AARP member, said. “There's nothing I can think of that would be more important than finding a way to slow the growth in the cost of prescription drugs, reducing the cost of prescription drugs, making them more readily available to all of us.” “Reducing drug prices for patients would allow for more accessible care for patients, help them with their chronic disease states, and suppor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/house-votes-to-award-all-black-female-wwii-unit-the-congressional-gold-medal | House Votes to Award All-Black Female WWII Unit the Congressional Gold Medal | 2022-02-28 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | The House tonight unanimously passed legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Women’s Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the “Six Triple Eight,” during World War II—including 101-year-old Tempe resident and retired Army Major Fannie Griffin McClendon. Rep. Greg Stanton, an original co-sponsor of the bill, recorded Maj. McClendon’s oral history of for the Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project in 2019. “Despite facing racism and sexism, Major Fannie McClendon and the brave women of the 'Six-Triple-Eight' answered the call of duty during World War II. This is a long overdue recognition of our gratitude for their service to their country,” Stanton said following the bill’s passage. The Six Triple Eight was the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II. They were responsible for clearing out an overwhelming backlog of mail, making certain American troops on the front lines received letters from home to boost their morale. Only seven of the original 855 members are believed to still be alive, including Maj. McClendon. The bill now heads to the President’s desk for signature. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/as-arizona-faces-critical-blood-shortage-stanton-calls-on-fda-to-end-anti-lgbt-donation-ban | As Arizona Faces Critical Blood Shortage, Stanton Calls on FDA to End Anti-LGBT Donation Ban | 2022-02-15 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Amid a critical blood shortage in Arizona and across the nation, Rep. Greg Stanton today called on the federal government to end an unnecessary and discriminatory policy that prevents gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The American Red Cross in January declared its first-ever national blood crisis amid the surge of the Omicron variant and said that dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery and forced doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions. Vitalant, Arizona’s largest community non-profit blood provider, announced a blood shortage days before the American Red Cross. “No one doubts the serious need for blood donations, yet an entire group of Americans is excluded from answering the call for help,” Stanton wrote. “This cannot be justified with science.” Following calls from Stanton and other leaders, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2020 relaxed the deferral period for gay and bisexual men from one year to three months. Stanton said at the time it was “a step forward, but frankly isn’t enough.” LGBTQ+ community leaders echoed Stanton’s renewed call for federal officials to do away with the deferral period. “The gay blood ban is not only outdated, but also discriminatory and shame-inducing to a population that just wants to help in a time of deep need in our country. We currently have the knowledge, and already use the appropriate technology, to test each and every blood donation for HIV–which is not just a gay disease,” Jimmy Thomason, the executive director at Aunt Rita’s Foundation, said. The foundation works to end HIV in Arizona. “This ban is based on stigma, not science. Arizona is facing a critical blood shortage—a crisis that can be eased by modernizing the Food and Drug Administration’s discriminatory policy that bans men who have sex with men from donating blood,” Bridget Sharpe, the Human Rights Campaign’s Arizona director said. Stanton’s letter is available HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/stanton-teams-up-with-local-schools-to-deliver-1-000-hand-made-valentines-to-valley-veterans | Stanton Teams Up with Local Schools to Deliver 1,000+ Hand-Made Valentines to Valley Veterans | 2022-02-14 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Rep. Greg Stanton today delivered hand-made valentine cards to local veterans created by elementary school students in Arizona’s 9th District. Through Stanton’s “Valentine’s for Vets” initiative, now in its third year, students from more than 50 schools created more than 1,000 cards to show appreciation for the men and women who served our country. “Our veterans deserve our respect and gratitude every day of the year—and our Valentine’s for Vets program is a great opportunity for students to learn about and appreciate the sacrifice our military veterans have made,” said Stanton. “I’m grateful for the outpouring of support we got from our local schools. They helped make a lot of veterans’ Valentine’s Day brighter.” Stanton visited the Arizona State Veteran Home to meet with veterans and present the students’ valentines. The cards were also delivered to seniors and veterans at the Phoenix VA, Aster Aging, Native Health and senior centers across the district. Stanton partnered with administrators and teachers from more than 50 schools in the Chandler, Mesa, Kyrene, Madison, Washington, Tempe Elementary, Cartwright and Scottsdale School Districts to collect the cards. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/as-key-water-bill-takes-shape-stanton-continues-push-for-more-investment-in-arizona-s-rural-and-tribal-communities | As Key Water Bill Takes Shape, Stanton Continues Push for More Investment in Arizona’s Rural and Tribal Communities | 2022-02-08 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, during a hearing on proposals for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, Rep. Greg Stanton was joined by Pascua Yaqui Chairman Peter Yucupicio to advocate for additional federal investment and flexibility to support water infrastructure projects in small, rural and tribal communities. At Stanton’s request, Chairman Yucupicio testified urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to make improvements to the environmental infrastructure (EI) authorities to ensure all communities, including those with limited financial resources, are able to fully participate in the program. Although more than a dozen communities around the state have submitted more than $75 million in project proposals, Stanton said his office had heard concerns from some small and rural communities about potential barriers to participate in the EI authority—namely the 25 percent non-federal cost share for projects and the requirement that beneficiaries pay the project costs first before getting reimbursed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In his testimony, Chairman Yucupicio said “projects like those supported by the EI authority and the USACE will help our Tribe achieve a reliable water supply for our growing Tribal population,” but he continued that “while our Tribe is grateful to have been able to tap into resources made available through the Arizona EI authority, we are also aware that only a small handful of tribes in EI eligible states have applied for or received funding or technical assistance under this important program.” Stanton authored the legislation that created the Arizona-focused authority in the 2020 WRDA, which was signed by then-President Trump. Stanton’s authority will ultimately provide $150 million for water infrastructure projects throughout the state. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe was the first beneficiary under this new authority, receiving a total of $1.4 million to construct a water pipeline. The authority received an additional $18.5 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/house-passed-america-competes-act-would-boost-investment-job-growth-in-east-valley-tech-corridor | House-Passed America COMPETES Act Would Boost Investment, Job Growth in East Valley Tech Corridor | 2022-02-04 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Bill invests $52 billion in domestic semiconductor research and manufacturing Today Rep. Greg Stanton voted to pass the America COMPETES Act, a legislative package that will supercharge American production of semiconductors and set Arizona up for long-term economic success. The package invests $52 million in federal funding for to support American research and manufacturing of semiconductors—a key component in consumer electronics, cars, medical devices, defense systems and other products. The investment will address the global chip shortage, which the U.S. Department of Commerce called an “immediate crisis,” that has forced some manufacturers to slow production and driven up costs for consumers. “We’ve worked hard to make Arizona—and especially the East Valley—a major tech hub, anchored and supported by the semiconductor manufacturing industry. This bill invests big time in domestic research and production, creating good-paying jobs and solidify our state’s reputation as destination for high-tech companies,” said Stanton. The semiconductor industry employs nearly 29,000 Arizonans according to a report by the Semiconductor Industry Association—and the fabs, or factories, are largely clustered in the East Valley. Stanton championed funding the CHIPS for America Act in the House, which was enacted as part of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, leading a letter to President Biden and joining his colleagues to call on Speaker Pelosi to swiftly fund the initiative. The final bill also included Stanton’s bipartisan amendment that takes aim at Chinese government-backed businesses wrongfully influencing U.S. markets. The House-passed American COMPETES Act and Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act will now move to a conference committee before being sent to the President’s desk. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/2/stanton-pushes-bipartisan-amendment-to-america-competes-act-to-counter-chinese-government-s-influence-in-domestic-markets | Stanton Pushes Bipartisan Amendment to America COMPETES Act to Counter Chinese Government’s Influence in Domestic Markets | 2022-02-03 | 2022 | 2022-02 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Reps. Greg Stanton and Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin have introduced a bipartisan amendment to the America COMPETES Act aimed at safeguarding against foreign governments such as China using state-sponsored businesses to wrongfully influence U.S. markets, steal intellectual property and suppress competition. “The America COMPETES Act will turbocharge American technological innovation—but we can’t compete unless we ensure the playing field is level for U.S. companies,” said Stanton. “We have to stand up for American businesses and consumers and ensure that Chinese government-backed enterprises cannot distort our markets and jeopardize our national security.” The amendment is based on the bipartisan Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act introduced by Stanton, Fitzgerald and Reps. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia and Jackie Speier of California. It would require merging companies operating in the United States to disclose information about any financial support or subsidies provided by a foreign government to U.S. antitrust regulators, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. The bill builds on a recommendation from the bipartisan U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. In its 2020 report to Congress, the commission recommended the FTC have a system in place to determine how proposed transactions are influenced by such foreign government support. State Owned Enterprises and companies that receive foreign subsidies may take anticompetitive actions such as predatory pricing because they do not need to generate a profit, potentially distorting markets even more than their private counterparts. “U.S. workers and companies, no matter how innovative and efficient, struggle to compete when the Chinese government so decisively tilts the playing field in favor of Chinese companies. . . and when U.S. companies are granted access to the Chinese market, it is at the cost of transferring valuable intellectual property to their Chinese counterparts,” the commission wrote. Antitrus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:57:46Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/1/mayors-tribal-leaders-say-18-5-million-investment-in-stanton-s-infrastructure-authority-will-help-arizona-s-water-future | Mayors, Tribal Leaders Say $18.5 Million Investment in Stanton’s Infrastructure Authority Will Help Arizona’s Water Future | 2022-01-21 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Local Arizona leaders said the $18.5 million in new investment into an Arizona water authority authored by Rep. Greg Stanton will make a meaningful difference as their communities work to build more sustainable water systems. Earlier this week, Stanton shared the news that 10 projects would be funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Arizona environmental infrastructure authority he secured last Congress. The authority will ultimately provide $150 million for Arizona water infrastructure projects included in spending plans by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Pascua Yaqui Chairman Peter Yucupicio said receiving an additional $578,000 will help the tribe complete a crucial water pipeline they’d started last year. The tribe had received $900,000 in January 2021 to begin construction of this crucial pipeline, and it was the first project funded under Stanton’s infrastructure authority. “We want to again thank Congressman Stanton for his tireless efforts to help Tribal communities in Arizona,” Yucupicio said. “This infrastructure funding from the U.S. Army Corps for our water line will help us continue to meet the important water needs of our people here on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.” Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairman Jon Huey said Stanton’s work was critical for the tribe to receive $3 million for construction of a new wastewater treatment system for its Middle Verde District. “As a result of Congressman Stanton’s efforts and his continued advocacy for this program, our Nation was thrilled to hear today that we will receive funding from the Army Corps under this program to help support construction of a long-needed wastewater treatment plant on our Reservation,” Huey said. “With this new modern plant, we will eliminate dependence on an outdated lagoon system and finally be able to capture wastewater from both on and off our Reservation and treat it to a high level, producing reclaimed water that will help conserve the Nation’s precious water supplies and provide a foundation for the Nation’s futur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/1/stanton-s-arizona-water-infrastructure-authority-gets-18-5-million-under-bipartisan-infrastructure-law | Stanton’s Arizona Water Infrastructure Authority Gets $18.5 Million Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2022-01-19 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | An environmental infrastructure authority championed by Rep. Greg Stanton to help small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona meet their water and wastewater infrastructure needs will see an investment of $18.45 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the second-term congressman said today. Stanton secured the authority, which will ultimately provide $150 million for water infrastructure projects throughout Arizona, in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act which was signed into law by then-President Trump. “For far too long, small, rural and tribal communities in Arizona haven't gotten their fair share of federal infrastructure dollars. It’s only right that the largest infrastructure investment in a generation includes funds for these communities to protect and conserve the Southwest’s most precious resource,” said Stanton. Stanton, the only Arizona member the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has worked closely with stakeholders across the state, including tribal communities, to identify projects that would benefit from federal funds and advocate for their inclusion in the Corps’ 2022 spend plan. In a committee hearing last week, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Michael L. Connor described the growing demand for the environmental infrastructure authority funds in the state as water supplies become more scarce. Under the authority, federal funds cover 75 percent of the total cost of projects and go towards assisting with design and construction. The first project to be funded under the authority is already under way: A critical water pipeline on the Pascua Yaqui reservation to boost water security for the community and support future growth. The projects funded under the Corps’ 2022 spend plan are: $3.5 million for construction of a waterline in Maricopa $3 million for construction of a new wastewater treatment system for the Middle Verde District of the Yavapai-Apache Nation $2.25 million to make wastewater treatment plant improvements in Buckeye $2.25 million… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
| https://stanton.house.gov/2022/1/stanton-joyce-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-native-american-health-outcomes | Stanton, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Native American Health Outcomes | 2022-01-13 | 2022 | 2022-01 | Democrat | House | AZ | Greg Stanton | S001211 | stanton.house.gov | stanton | https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Reps. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., and David Joyce, R-Ohio, today introduced the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act, which would elevate the current role of the Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the goal of improving Native American health outcomes. Specifically, the Senate-confirmed position will provide greater leadership on Indian health issues within the Administration and bring greater attention to addressing the health care status and needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Assistant Secretary would work to enhance the government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States, increase access and collaboration among agencies within HHS as Indian health policy and budgets are developed, bring much needed parity to Indian health care needs, and ensure these issues are a priority in current and future administrations. The late Sen. John McCain first championed the proposal, introducing legislation in the mid-1990s. It passed the Senate four times, but died in the House. The issue has not been revisited since 2010, when efforts were made to include it as part of the Affordable Care Act. “The federal government has an obligation to provide for the health care of Tribal members. Doing all we can to honor that obligation is vital, particularly as Tribal communities are once again seeing an explosion of COVID-19 cases,” Stanton said. “Our bill does what should’ve been done years ago—elevates native voices when it comes to making federal policy that affects American Indians and Alaska Natives.” “I’m proud to join Congressman Stanton in introducing the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act,” said Joyce. “We know that federal American Indian and Alaska Native health programs continue to be plagued by challenges, and that many who rely on these services continue to experience health disparities and face barriers accessing care. By elevating the Indian Health Service… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:50:39Z |
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