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| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/22/congressman-schweikert-announces-key-provisions-included-end-year/ | Congressman Schweikert Announces Key Provisions Included in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced a number of critical provisions that he introduced or co-sponsored were included in the final end-of-year package being voted on by Congress. “I am very pleased to see many pieces of legislation I introduced or co-sponsored included in the final package being voted on by the House of Representatives today. This package should have been approved months ago, as many of our small businesses are closing permanently and too many hard-working Americans are still out of work. I urge my colleagues to focus on targeted solutions in our appropriations measures to help support government operations and the American people.” Multiple pieces of legislation authored and co-sponsored by Congressman Schweikert were incorporated into the legislative package including: H.R. 6821, bipartisan legislation to ensure businesses are allowed to deduct their expenses if they utilized a PPP. In August, Congressman Schweikert wrote a letter to Congressional leadership specifically requesting this fix be included in the end-of-year relief package. Reducing Medical Expense Deduction Income Threshold, legislation to provide financial relief to American families facing the burden of high health care costs by permanently reducing the income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 7.5%. Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, provides temporary additional funding to support older foster youth, kin caregivers, at-risk families, state courts, adoptive families, and foster care prevention services, and allows older youth to remain in foster care during the pandemic. H.R. 5405 Southwest Tourism Expansion Act, Expansion of Arizona and New Mexico Border Zone Travel. Under current policy, eligible Mexican nationals can travel in certain areas of Arizona and New Mexico for up to 30 days. With CBP increasing security due to the recurrent vetting of travelers, this policy focuses on efficiencies and has shown both a decrease in costs to CBP and an increase in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-announces-key-provisions-included-end-year | Congressman Schweikert Announces Key Provisions Included in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced a number of critical provisions that he introduced or co-sponsored were included in the final end-of-year package being voted on by Congress. "I am very pleased to see many pieces of legislation I introduced or co-sponsored included in the final package being voted on by the House of Representatives today. This package should have been approved months ago, as many of our small businesses are closing permanently and too many hard-working Americans are still out of work. I urge my colleagues to focus on targeted solutions in our appropriations measures to help support government operations and the American people." Multiple pieces of legislation authored and co-sponsored by Congressman Schweikert were incorporated into the legislative package including: H.R. 6821, bipartisan legislation to ensure businesses are allowed to deduct their expenses if they utilized a PPP. In August, Congressman Schweikert wrote a letter to Congressional leadership specifically requesting this fix be included in the end-of-year relief package. Reducing Medical Expense Deduction Income Threshold, legislation to provide financial relief to American families facing the burden of high health care costs by permanently reducing the income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 7.5%. Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, provides temporary additional funding to support older foster youth, kin caregivers, at-risk families, state courts, adoptive families, and foster care prevention services, and allows older youth to remain in foster care during the pandemic. H.R. 5405 Southwest Tourism Expansion Act, Expansion of Arizona and New Mexico Border Zone Travel. Under current policy, eligible Mexican nationals can travel in certain areas of Arizona and New Mexico for up to 30 days. With CBP increasing security due to the recurrent vetting of travelers, this policy focuses on efficiencies and has shown both a decrease in costs to CBP and an increase in r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-president-trump-veto-end-year-omnibus-spending-bill | Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump to Veto the End-of-Year Omnibus Spending Bill | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging him to veto the end-of-year omnibus spending bill expected to pass through Congress in the coming days. Representatives Chip Roy (TX-21), Jody Hice (GA-10), Ted Budd (NC-13), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Scott Perry (PA-10), Steve King (IA-04), Randy Weber (TX-14), Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Ted S. Yoho D.V.M. (FL-03), and Louie Gohmert (TX-01) co-signed the letter. Read the text of the letter below: December 16, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, We write to urge you to veto the end-of-the-year omnibus spending bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is yet again giving us a massive take-it-or-leave-it bill, negotiated behind closed doors, that expands government, spends at record levels well above 2011 base cap levels, and funds unnecessary or even harmful federal programs. Most of all, this bill continues to pile massive amounts of debt on top of the more than $27.5 trillion we already owe. It is noteworthy that Speaker Pelosi saw her Democrat majority significantly shrink in the 2020 election. Now she is trying to pass a massive spending bill that fully funds an agenda rejected by the American people, without allowing any debate or amendment whatsoever by the full body of the House of Representatives. The incoming 117th Congress should address the outstanding spending issues for fiscal year 2021 by passing individual appropriations bills through the normal legislative process, giving all members an opportunity to participate in the lawmaking process – and preventing the disenfranchisement of millions of Americans who have no say. In order to allow that process to happen, a short-term continuing resolution may be necessary until the new Congress is sworn is and ready for business. After signing the March 2018 omnibus package, you rightfully said "I say to Congr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/17/schweikert-sinema-lead-arizona-congressional-delegation-ensuring-arizona/ | Schweikert, Sinema Lead Arizona Congressional Delegation Ensuring Arizona Providers Receive Coronavirus Relief | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered in a bicameral, bipartisan effort to ensure Arizona Medicaid providers receive their full share of coronavirus Provider Relief Funds (PRF). “We are concerned the current reconciliation of CARES Act funding requirements will disproportionally affect Arizona hospitals that continue to operate tirelessly to serve their communities through the end of the pandemic and beyond,” wrote the Arizona Delegation. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) launched “HEALTHII” – a program, approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), that helps close the Medicaid payment-to-cost shortfall for hospitals and increase Medicaid reimbursements to try and address doctor shortages. The delegation’s letter comes after leaders heard directly from Arizona hospitals who were concerned these supplemental payments would cut into future or recent PRF payments, when compared to 2019 revenue. If HEALTHII payments are counted as new revenue—compared to a 2019 baseline when the program did not exist—it could result in lower provider relief assistance. As a result, this cuts the effectiveness of both programs (HEALTHII and Provider Relief Funds), which are intended to target two different issues. Provider Relief Fund payments are intended to address revenue losses from the pandemic, while HEALTHII payments address low Medicaid reimbursements. Read the full letter HERE. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-sinema-lead-arizona-congressional-delegation-ensuring-arizona | Schweikert, Sinema Lead Arizona Congressional Delegation Ensuring Arizona Providers Receive Coronavirus Relief | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered in a bicameral,bipartisan effort to ensure Arizona Medicaid providers receivetheir full share of coronavirus Provider Relief Funds (PRF). We are concerned the current reconciliation of CARES Act funding requirements will disproportionally affect Arizona hospitals that continue to operate tirelessly to serve their communities through the end of the pandemic and beyond, wrote the Arizona Delegation. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) launched HEALTHII a program, approved by the CentersforMedicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), that helps close the Medicaid payment-to-cost shortfall for hospitals and increase Medicaid reimbursements to try and address doctor shortages. The delegation'sletter comes after leaders heard directly from Arizona hospitals who were concerned these supplemental payments would cut into future or recent PRF payments, when compared to 2019 revenue. If HEALTHII payments are counted as new revenuecompared to a 2019 baseline when the program did not existitcouldresultin lower provider relief assistance. As a result, this cuts the effectiveness of both programs (HEALTHII and Provider Relief Funds), which are intended to target two different issues. Provider Relief Fund payments are intended toaddress revenue losses from the pandemic, while HEALTHII payments address low Medicaid reimbursements. Read the full letterHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/12/congressman-schweikert-releases-statement-applauding-surprise-billing/ | Congressman Schweikert Releases Statement Applauding Surprise Billing Agreement | 2020-12-12 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding key House and Senate Committees recently introduced legislation to protect patients from surprise billing and provide transparency for medical payment disputes. “I am very pleased to see us come together to end surprise billing and provide patients with the transparency they deserve when receiving care. This legislation is far overdue, and will put patients first. Americans can now be taken out of the negotiation process, and start a visit with an understanding of the services they are being provided. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to provide accessible, convenient, and affordable care.” Background: The bipartisan, bicameral agreement protects patients and establishes a fair payment dispute process including: Holds patients harmless from surprise medical bills, including from air ambulance providers, by ensuring they are only responsible for their in-network cost-sharing amounts, including deductibles, in both emergency situations and certain non-emergency situations where patients do not have the ability to choose an in-network provider. Prohibits certain out-of-network providers from balance billing patients unless the provider gives the patient notice of their network status and an estimate of charges 72 hours prior to receiving out-of-network services and the patient provides consent to receive out-of-network care. Creates a framework that takes patients out of the middle, and allows health care providers and insurers to resolve payment disputes without involving the patient. Under the agreement, insurers will make a payment to the provider that is determined either through negotiation between the parties or an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. There is no minimum payment threshold to enter IDR, and claims may be batched together to ease administrative burdens. If the parties choose to utilize the IDR process, both parties would each submit an offer to the indep… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-senate-passes-congressman-biggs-bill-honor-fallen-chandler-hero | U.S. Senate Passes Congressman Biggs' Bill to Honor Fallen Chandler Hero | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4983 – To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Gilbert, Arizona, as the "Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic." This legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House on September 23. On June, 8, 2018, Staff Sergeant Conrad, of Chandler, died in Somalia from injuries sustained from indirect enemy fire, while assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, in support of Operation Octave Shield. His service includes two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, and Meritorious Service Medal. This legislation was endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Department of Arizona, Vietnam Veterans of America – Arizona State Council, and Concerned Veterans for America – Arizona, Disabled American Veterans – Department of Arizona, Military Officers Association of America – Arizona Council of Chapters, and the American Legion – Department of Arizona, . Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "I'm grateful for the unanimous support for passage of this legislation from my colleagues in the House and Senate. Staff Sergeant Conrad was an American hero, who sacrificed his life for the cause of freedom. His life and courage deserve honor and recognition for years on end. I hope that everyone who visits the Southeast Valley Veterans Affairs clinic will take time to reflect on the service of Staff Sergeant Conrad – and the service of all who continue to wear our nation's uniform." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-releases-statement-applauding-surprise-billing | Congressman Schweikert Releases Statement Applauding Surprise Billing Agreement | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding key House and Senate Committees recently introduced legislation to protect patients from surprise billing and provide transparency for medical payment disputes. "I am very pleased to see us come together to end surprise billing and provide patients with the transparency they deserve when receiving care. This legislation is far overdue, and will put patients first. Americans can now be taken out of the negotiation process, and start a visit with an understanding of the services they are being provided. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to provide accessible, convenient, and affordable care." Background: The bipartisan, bicameral agreement protects patients and establishes a fair payment dispute process including: Holds patients harmless from surprise medical bills, including from air ambulance providers, by ensuring they are only responsible for their in-network cost-sharing amounts, including deductibles, in both emergency situations and certain non-emergency situations where patients do not have the ability to choose an in-network provider. Prohibits certain out-of-network providers from balance billing patients unless the provider gives the patient notice of their network status and an estimate of charges 72 hours prior to receiving out-of-network services and the patient provides consent to receive out-of-network care. Creates a framework that takes patients out of the middle, and allows health care providers and insurers to resolve payment disputes without involving the patient. Under the agreement, insurers will make a payment to the provider that is determined either through negotiation between the parties or an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. There is no minimum payment threshold to enter IDR, and claims may be batched together to ease administrative burdens. If the parties choose to utilize the IDR process, both parties would each submit an offer to the independ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/gop-rep-corrects-democratic-myths-about-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act | GOP Rep Corrects Democratic Myths About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | 14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Ste. 221 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 946-2411 Fax: (480) 946-2446 For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-prescription-freedom-act | Congressman Biggs Introduces the Prescription Freedom Act | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs introduced the Prescription Freedom Act, which would eliminate federal prescribing requirements within six months of enactment, while maintaining important pro-life protections. Congressman Biggs offered the following statement: "When it comes to healthcare reforms, I have long been a champion of freedom. In 2018, I was honored to watch President Trump sign my Right to Try Act into law, which granted critically ill patients access to potentially life-saving medications that are safe but have not gone through the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) entire multi-year review process. More recently, I introduced legislation to eliminate burdensome FDA oversight of emerging medical technologies. "Now I want to eliminate federal control over prescribing. For over eighty years, we have been operating under the nanny-state mentality that Washington bureaucrats know what drug choices are best for patients. But as the coronavirus pandemic has shown, that clearly isn't the case. "Even if we think beyond the coronavirus, there is no reason to believe that federal prescribing requirements are inherently beneficial to patients. If federal prescribing requirements are eliminated, patients will almost certainly continue to consult with doctors before taking any potentially risky medications; for their part, the pharmaceutical companies will continue to be incentivized to produce the best-possible and most transparent warning labels to protect their reputations and limit any potential liability. The difference will be that there will be fewer lawyers, lobbyists, and bureaucrats delaying access, driving up costs, and limiting choice. "Instead, I want patients and consumers to benefit as much as possible from an open marketplace. And if any challenges remain, my bill will not preclude states from legislating to meet local needs." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4141 | Representative Paul Gosar Introduces H.R. 8897 FIREBREAK Act | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after introducing The Future Innovations Regarding Essential Biodefense Responses Equipment and Knowledge (FIREBREAK) Act: “The men and women of our Armed Forces have been at the forefront of this pandemic. The FIREBREAK Act will give our military the tools that they need to stay safe during a future pandemic and will also provide a rapidly developed response needed to prevent economic shutdown and save human lives. As Westerners, we know the crucial role that firebreaks play in containing wildfires. Containing the spread of pandemics should be no different,” said Congressman Paul Gosar. Background: The FIREBREAK Act would direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program for the development of rapid and cost-effective countermeasures to pandemics. This legislation would continue the work of DARPA’s Pandemic Prevention Platform (P3). DARPA’s P3 program supports military readiness and stability through the pursuit of novel methods to dramatically accelerate discovery, integration, pre-clinical testing, and manufacturing of countermeasures against infectious diseases. This program confronts the reality that Department of Defense personnel are often among the first exposed to outbreaks of diseases with pandemic potential around the world, such as our troops stationed in the Pacific when the current pandemic emerged. Making the P3 program permanent will ensure that we are prepared to defend our troops against any disease. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-against-ndaa | Congressman Biggs Votes Against the NDAA Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Biggs voted against this conference report and issued the following statement: I support our military and have voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act in previous years. However, this year's version of the NDAA was chalked full of special and anti-American interests that I could not, in good conscience, vote to support. Both the policies and the process are broken for this NDAA, and the House must begin to consider this bill under an open rule process. The considerations under the NDAA are too important for them not to warrant honest and open debate. The NDAA fails to prioritize strong border security operations along the southern border. It allows our endless wars to continue into perpetuity. It did not include my amendment that would have required the Department of Defense to report to Congress on defense spending by allied countries. And it authorizes the repeal of the Chief Management Officer position one of the only offices at DOD that saves us money. Due to these reasons, and others, I was forced to oppose this conference report. I support President Trump's promise to veto this legislation once it reaches his desk, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that Congress will not be able to override his veto. We can and must do much better for our troops. I hope my Democrat colleagues will come back to the table and work with us to give our troops the very best from the United States Congress. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-against-ndaa-conference-report | Congressman Biggs Votes Against the NDAA Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 6395 – Mac Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Biggs voted against this conference report and issued the following statement: "I support our military and have voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act in previous years. However, this year's version of the NDAA was chalked full of special and anti-American interests that I could not, in good conscience, vote to support. Both the policies and the process are broken for this NDAA, and the House must begin to consider this bill under an open rule process. The considerations under the NDAA are too important for them not to warrant honest and open debate. "The NDAA fails to prioritize strong border security operations along the southern border. It allows our endless wars to continue into perpetuity. It did not include my amendment that would have required the Department of Defense to report to Congress on defense spending by allied countries. And it authorizes the repeal of the Chief Management Officer position – one of the only offices at DOD that saves us money. "Due to these reasons, and others, I was forced to oppose this conference report. I support President Trump's promise to veto this legislation once it reaches his desk, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that Congress will not be able to override his veto. We can and must do much better for our troops. I hope my Democrat colleagues will come back to the table and work with us to give our troops the very best from the United States Congress." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/08/congressman-schweikerts-legislation-included-national-defense/ | Congressman Schweikert’s Legislation Included in National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act conference report includes his legislation, H.R. 7139, the Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, as well as three amendments he introduced to promote innovation and military readiness. The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to commission a study on China’s influence in setting global standards for emerging technologies. “I am pleased to see each of these pieces of legislation included in the final text of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These sections will promote innovation and national security while ensuring the United States will remain a leader on the global stage.” Background: The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, which was introduced by Rep. Schweikert and Rep. Ami Bera, was also included on the House GOP’s China Task Force Report list of recommendations for Congress to consider. This bill also has a recently introduced Senate companion bill, S. 4901, led by Sens. Cortez-Masto and Portman. Additional amendments included: Study and report on increasing telehealth services across Armed Force; Fully funds the Navy’s Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program; and Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress regarding recommendations on cyber hygiene practices for the DOD. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikerts-legislation-included-national-defense | Congressman Schweikert's Legislation Included in National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert announced the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act conference report includes his legislation, H.R. 7139, the Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, as well as three amendments he introduced to promote innovation and military readiness. The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, wouldrequire the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to commission a study on China's influence in setting global standards for emerging technologies. "I am pleased to see each of these pieces of legislation included in the final text of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These sections will promote innovation and national security while ensuring the United States will remain a leader on the global stage." Background: The Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act, which was introduced by Rep. Schweikert and Rep. Ami Bera, was also included on the House GOP's China Task Force Report list of recommendations for Congress to consider. This bill also has a recently introduced Senate companion bill, S. 4901, led by Sens. Cortez-Masto and Portman. Additional amendments included: Study and report on increasing telehealth services across Armed Force; Fully funds the Navy's Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program; and Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress regarding recommendations on cyber hygiene practices for the DOD. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-repeal-outdated-national-voter | Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Repeal the Outdated National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ("Motor Voter") | 2020-12-05 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Biggs introduced legislation to repeal the outdated National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ("Motor Voter"). This bill would restore states' rights to conduct elections and allow them to enforce state laws that eliminate voter fraud opportunities. In 2004, Arizona passed Proposition 200 to require proof of citizenship before voting. However, under a 2013 U.S. Supreme Court interpretation of Motor Voter, the state is required to allow individuals who can't prove their citizenship, though claim to be citizens, to obtain a ballot to vote in federal elections. Repealing Motor Voter would allow states to take the lead in closing this gap in the law. U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (PA-10), Tom McClintock (CA-04), Randy Weber (TX-14), Mo Brooks (AL-05), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Steve King (IA-04), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) co-sponsored this legislation. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "Election integrity is central to the bedrock of our constitutional republic. Currently, though federal law requires an individual to be a U.S. citizen to vote in federal elections, it requires states to accept merely a signed attestation from an individual that he or she is a U.S. citizen – without any further proof of citizenship. This lax procedure, to register individuals to vote in states that have strict citizenship requirements for voter registration, is a threat to the integrity of our elections. "Americans of all political leanings deserve to know that our elections were carried out with the utmost integrity. That's why I hope my colleagues will join me in support of this legislation to ensure that states, and not the D.C. swamp, uphold election integrity and restore trust at the ballot box for each of its residents." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/04/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-bicameral-group-48-lawmakers-calling/ | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of 48 Lawmakers in Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined 48 lawmakers in calling for the expansion of access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent. Provisions from the CONNECT for Health Act have allowed Medicare beneficiaries in all areas of the country, and in their homes, to utilize telehealth services. This provision was included in previous COVID-19 legislation but will expire following the pandemic unless congressional leaders act now to make those measures permanent. “It has been incredible to see the expansion and appreciation for telehealth services being utilized since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Schweikert. “This technology has the ability to provide a comfortable, and accessible tool for patients to connect with their doctors, and must be further expanded beyond this crisis. I am pleased to see this healthcare technology widely supported amongst my colleagues, and look forward to continuing our work on the Telehealth Caucus to ensure every American has access to their healthcare.” In their letter, the lawmakers highlight the growing use and benefits of telehealth during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as patients seek to avoid traveling to hospitals and other providers and instead receive care at home. New data shows that the number of Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services increased by nearly 13,000 percent in just a month and a half during the pandemic.. Schweikert was joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Angus King (I-Maine), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jon Tester (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-bicameral-group-48-lawmakers-calling | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of 48 Lawmakers in Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End of Year Legislation | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined 48 lawmakers incalling for the expansion of access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic to be made permanent. Provisions from theCONNECT for Health Acthave allowed Medicare beneficiaries in all areas of the country, and in their homes, to utilize telehealth services. This provision was included in previous COVID-19 legislation but will expire following the pandemic unless congressional leaders act now to make those measures permanent. "It has been incredible to see the expansion and appreciation for telehealth services being utilized since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,"said Schweikert. "This technology has the ability to provide a comfortable, and accessible tool for patients to connect with their doctors, and must be further expanded beyond this crisis. I am pleased to see this healthcare technology widely supported amongst my colleagues, and look forward to continuing our work on the Telehealth Caucus to ensure every American has access to their healthcare." In their letter, the lawmakers highlight the growing use and benefits of telehealth during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as patients seek to avoid traveling to hospitals and other providers and instead receive care at home. New data shows that the number of Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services increased by nearly 13,000 percent in just a month and a half during the pandemic.. Schweikert was joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Angus King (I-Maine), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.)… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/12/02/congressman-david-schweikert-announces-chief-staff-departure/ | Congressman David Schweikert Announces Chief of Staff Departure | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) announced the departure of his Chief of Staff Katherina Dimenstein, who has served as Schweikert’s longtime senior aide, at the end of this week. Dimenstein departs the office after having served as Chief of Staff since July of 2018, previously serving as Legislative Director during the 115th Congress. As Chief of Staff, Dimenstein managed all Washington, D.C. office operations and Schweikert’s legislative priorities on the Ways and Means Committee. “I want to thank Katherina for her dedication and service to Arizona’s 6th District over the last eight years. She did an outstanding job for our office, especially her excellent work on promoting strong trade relationships for Arizona and helping modernize our tax code through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. She’s an incredibly valued member of our team, and we will miss her.” said Congressman David Schweikert “I am incredibly thankful for Congressman Schweikert’s support as I move on to this next step in my career. It has been an honor to work for David, and alongside the best team on Capitol Hill. David provided me the incredible opportunity to serve the people of Arizona, and I am forever grateful for his trust and support. I look forward to continuing to follow David’s work to provide opportunity and success for all Arizonans.” said Katherina Dimenstein The Congressman’s long time District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff Kevin Knight will take over as Acting Chief of Staff. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-david-schweikert-announces-chief-staff-departure | Congressman David Schweikert Announces Chief of Staff Departure | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) announced the departure of his Chief of Staff Katherina Dimenstein, who has served as Schweikert's longtime senior aide, at the end of this week. Dimenstein departs the office after having served as Chief of Staff since July of 2018, previously serving as Legislative Director during the 115th Congress. As Chief of Staff, Dimenstein managed all Washington, D.C. office operations and Schweikert's legislative priorities on the Ways and Means Committee. "I want to thank Katherina for her dedication and service to Arizona's 6th District over the last eight years. She did an outstanding job for our office, especially her excellent work on promoting strong trade relationships for Arizona and helping modernize our tax code through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. She's an incredibly valued member of our team, and we will miss her. said Congressman David Schweikert I am incredibly thankful for Congressman Schweikert's support as I move on to this next step in my career. It has been an honor to work for David, and alongside the best team on Capitol Hill. David provided me the incredible opportunity to serve the people of Arizona, and I am forever grateful for his trust and support. I look forward to continuing to follow David's work to provide opportunity and success for all Arizonans. said Katherina Dimenstein The Congressman's long time District Director and Deputy Chief of Staff Kevin Knight will take over as Acting Chief of Staff. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-doj-investigate-us-representative-bill-pascrell | Congressman Biggs Requests DOJ Investigation of U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for Possible Civil Rights Violations | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, urging him to investigate U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. Representatives Warren Davidson (OH-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Randy Weber (TX-14) co-signed the letter. Read the text of the letter below: November 27, 2020 The Honorable William Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr, We urge you to investigate Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. On November 20, Representative Pascrell sent a letter to the State Bar of Arizona, the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, the Office of the Bar Counsel of Nevada, the State of New York Grievance Committee, and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, accusing the attorneys of filing frivolous lawsuits and requesting that each agency commence an immediate investigation of their actions and consider sanctions for their conduct up to and including revocation of their licenses to practice law in your jurisdiction. The President has every right to petition the courts to ensure that every legal ballot is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. And, he has the right to retain counsel to represent him. In turn his attorneys must be free to zealously advocate for the protection of the President'… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-doj-investigation-us-representative-bill-pascrell | Congressman Biggs Requests DOJ Investigation of U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for Possible Civil Rights Violations | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, urging him to investigate U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. Representatives Warren Davidson (OH-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Randy Weber (TX-14) co-signed the letter. Read the text of the letter below: November 27, 2020 The Honorable William Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr, We urge you to investigate Representative Bill Pascrell for possible civil rights violations in his efforts to obtain the disbarment of certain members of President Trump's legal counsel in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania, solely because those attorneys attempted to represent President Trump in his efforts to secure the integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election. On November 20, Representative Pascrell sent a letter to the State Bar of Arizona, the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, the Office of the Bar Counsel of Nevada, the State of New York Grievance Committee, and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, accusing the attorneys of filing "frivolous lawsuits" and requesting that each agency "commence an immediate investigation of their actions and consider sanctions for their conduct up to and including revocation of their licenses to practice law in your jurisdiction." The President has every right to petition the courts to ensure that every legal ballot is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. And, he has the right to retain counsel to represent him. In turn his attorneys must be free to zealously advocate for the protection of the Presid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-biggs-introduces-resolution-censure-us-representative-bill | Congressman Andy Biggs Introduces Resolution to Censure U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to censure U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell for conduct that threatens the livelihoods of American citizens in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives. Representatives Warren Davidson (OH-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Randy Weber (TX-14) co-sponsored the resolution. Read the text of the resolution below: Resolution Censuring Representative Bill Pascrell Whereas on November 20, 2020, Representative Bill Pascrell sent a letter to the State Bar of Arizona, the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, the Office of the Bar Counsel of Nevada, the State of New York Grievance Committee, and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, to file a complaint against attorneys in each jurisdiction representing the campaign of President Donald J. Trump. Whereas Representative Bill Pascrell's letters accuse the attorneys of filing "frivolous lawsuits" and requests each state agency "to commence an immediate investigation of their actions and consider sanctions for their conduct up to and including revocation of their licenses to practice law in your jurisdiction." Whereas President Donald J. Trump's campaign has a legal right to sue to ensure that each legal vote is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. Whereas each candidate running for public office in each state has the right to pursue every legal option to ensure ballot integrity and fair elections. Resolved, That – | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-introduce-resolution-censure-democrat-lawmaker-bullying-trump | House Republicans introduce resolution to censure Democrat lawmaker for bullying Trump legal team | 2020-11-29 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to censure (i.e., formally reprimand) a Democrat official in the chamber who is trying to get Rudy Giuliani's law license cancelled because of the ex-NYC mayor's efforts in contesting the 2020 election results. Far-left Democrat Bill Pascrell prompted the GOP censure motion after he filed complaints against Giuliani and 22 other Trump campaign attorneys with the bar associations (sometimes known as grievance committees or by other names), the regulatory organizations that supervise lawyers, in New York Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada. Theoretically, these complaints could lead to disbarment, which means the revocation or suspension of the state licenses necessary to practice law. According to U.S. Rep Pascrell, in what sounds like a classic case of projection, the Trump lawyers are supposedly guilty of filing frivolous lawsuits and trying to help Trump steal the election and dismantle democracy. House Resolution 1241, introduced by GOP Reps. Andy Biggs, the chair of the Freedom Caucus, along with colleagues Warren Davidson, Andy Harris, Debbie Lesko, and Randy Weber, points out that President Donald J. Trump's campaign has a legal right to sue to ensure that each legal vote is counted and to challenge any illegal votes; andeach candidate running for public office in each State has the right to pursue every legal option to ensure ballot integrity and fair elections. Pascrell, a longtime politician who represents a blue district in north Jersey, should be censured for conduct that threatens the livelihoods of American citizens in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives, the resolution concludes. If the resolution gains approval, the House Speaker would be required to formally rebuke Pascrell during a legislative session. With the Democrats holding on to a narrow majority in the House after GOP gains, the chances of this occurring are slim to none, assuming the resolution even ever emerges … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-congressman-wants-house-censure-pascrell-trying-get-giuliani-disbarred | GOP congressman wants House to censure Pascrell for trying to get Giuliani disbarred | 2020-11-28 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) today lashed out at a Republican congressman from Arizona who wants the House to censure him for seeking to disbar former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 22 other attorneys who have filed lawsuits seeking to change the results of the election, which Joe Biden won, in favor of President Donald Trump. Fascist wannabes won't muzzle my free speech or stop me from defending our republic, Pascrell said. Those supporting this pathetic resolution are complicit in Trump's attempt to become a dictator. The resolution, introduced on Friday by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona), alleges that Trump's campaign has a legal right to sue to ensure that each legal vote is counted and to challenge any illegal votes. Biggs and four other GOP House members, want to censure Pascrell for conduct that threatens the livelihoods of American citizens in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives. Each candidate running for public office in each state has the right to pursue every legal option to ensure ballot integrity and fair elections, Biggs' resolution reads. Pascrell dismissed the actions by the Republicans. Donald Trump and his minions are trying to steal the election after getting blown out by President-elect Joe Biden, the 12-term congressman said. His lawyers filing frivolous lawsuits in taxpayer-funded courts are accomplices to Trump's assault on American democracy and they must be held accountable. I have proudly called for them to lose their law licenses. The bid by Biggs is unlikely to prevail in a Democratic-controlled Congress, and would be an uphill battle anyway. Just seven congressmen have been censured in the last 100 years, all for ethics issues. The first censure in Conrgess came in 1832 when Rep. William Stanberry, a New Jersey native who grew up in Essex County, was disciplined for insulting the Speaker of the House. A congressman from Ohio at the time, Stanberry got in hot water for saying that Speaker Andrew Stevenson his attention was too frequently turn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-rep-says-americans-choose-freedom-after-more-2-million-fly-over-weekend | GOP Rep. Says 'Americans Choose Freedom' after More than 2 Million Fly over Weekend | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | ARepublican congressman said Americans had chosen freedom after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed that more than two million travelers had passed through their checkpoints over the weekend leading up to the Thanksgiving holidays. Reacting to the figures posted on social media, Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona simply tweeted: "Americans choose freedom." He backed the decision of millions of flyers after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against Thanksgiving travel last Thursday. TSA data from Saturday and Sunday shows that more than two million passengers were screened over the weekenda notable increase on the two-day totals stretching back to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. When the totals for Friday are included, the TSA figures show that more than three million passengers were screened between Friday and Sunday. Roughly twice as many passengers traveled over the same days last year. The CDC said last week that the "safest way" for Americans to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays was to remain in their households to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as cases spike across the country. "Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19," the CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines read. "Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others this year." The guidelines later advise travelers to always wear a mask on public transport, adhere to the usual social distancing rules and to get a flu shot before they return home for Thanksgiving celebrations. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, told Americans to use "common sense" when deciding whether or not to embark on trips over the holidays, and repeated CDC advise to wear a face mask in public spaces. "Even if it's a very small group, to the extent possible, keep the mask on," Fauci told CBS. "Nothing is going to be perfect in this. Obviously, it's kind of difficult to be eating and drinking at a dinner with a mask on." The leading infectious … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/opening-117th-congress-will-be-different-due-pandemic | Opening of 117th Congress will be different due to pandemic | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | More complicated is planning for the swearing in of members. Members in Washington can be sworn in groups, Hoyer said. But the tricky part is figuring out how to accommodate those who are unable to travel for health reasons. The issue was raised before, and the parliamentarian ruled you had to be there. He ruled essentially you couldn't be sworn through television, Hoyer said. So I don't know exactly how we're going to do it for people who are unable to come. While that hasn't been resolved, Hoyer said he personally doesn't see why swearing in couldn't be conducted virtually if we can vote virtually and make big decisions virtually. Under the Constitution, opening day of each Congress is supposed to be Jan. 3. In 2021 that falls on a Sunday, so leaders are likely to move the date to Jan. 4 or Jan. 5, which requires both chambers passing a resolution agreeing to the date change. We've changed it before, Hoyer said. I've been here, as you know, 40 years. I can't remember ever being sworn in over a weekend. In addition to the speaker's election and swearing in of members, the House also typically passes its rules package on the opening day of each new Congress. In 2019 the package was split into multiple votes and passed over two days. Rules ChairmanJim McGovern, D-Mass., on Friday told CQ Roll Call he's hoping to have a package to present to the Democratic Caucus in a couple of weeks. We've opened it up and asked people for their advice and their guidance, he said. And everybody has an idea. Some of them are good ideas, some of them are OK ideas, some of them are really bad ideas, but we're vetting them all. So, it's just taking us a little while. Because the 117th Congress follows a presidential election, the House and Senate by law are supposed to hold a joint session to count the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6. Hoyer said he'd like to prevent all members from being on the floor for that, but social distancing could prove complicated if any members want to raise objections. Usually… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/republicans-accuse-democrats-hypocrisy-thanksgiving-restrictions | Republicans Accuse Democrats of Hypocrisy With Thanksgiving Restrictions | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Several top Republican politicians have hit out at Democrats for imposing restrictions on travel and gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving, accusing them of hypocrisy and violating the Constitution. Nevada on Sunday limited private gatherings with more than 10 people following similar restrictions in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan, and Kentucky. Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, warned that the state's case rate growth is at wildfire levels even outpacing neighboring states, such as Arizona. All available models indicate that Nevada is in a red zone'and our health experts anticipate continued case growth based on current trends. Democrats attend birthday parties indoors, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said on Fox News on Sunday, in an apparent reference to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. But expect you to celebrate Thanksgiving alone outside. Americans are tired of the hypocrisy. This has gotten so ridiculous and we forget this is America, he continued. When the first lockdown happened, the attorney general of the United States sent out a memo to all U.S. attorneys near the end of the memo he had a great line. He said, The Constitution is not suspended during a crisis.' And amen to that. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., added: Many in mainstream media, bureaucrats, & radical leftists cannot stand that Americans are making their own, free decisions by traveling for Thanksgiving. Expect a historic War on Christmas in return. Opponents of freedom will be thirsty for revenge on freedom-loving Americans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-continued-withdrawal-american-troops-middle-east | Congressman Biggs Applauds Continued Withdrawal of American Troops from Middle East | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Defense Acting Secretary Christopher Miller announced that the Trump administration would continue to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. According to the acting secretary, there would be 2,500 troops left in both Afghanistan and Iraq by January 15, 2021. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "Today is a great day for our nation and for the men and women who serve in our military. For almost two decades, American troops have occupied Afghanistan and Iraq – at great cost to our nation both in lives and in dollars. Our men and women in uniform deserve to fight constitutionally sanctioned wars where American interests are on the line. American servicemembers have fought valiantly in the Middle East, but the current stage of these conflicts can no longer justify the tremendous sacrifices made by our troops stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. "Since taking office, President Trump has kept his promises to withdraw our troops from the Middle East and to stop America's involvement in endless wars. President Trump understands that our troops should only be used to defend American interests where there is an immediate or ongoing threat to our citizens or allies. And President Trump knows that our propensity for endless wars has bankrupted our grandchildren's financial futures. I am grateful for the president's courage and commitment to his promises, and I look forward to the return of our troops." Last week, Congressman Biggs sent a letter to President Trump, asking him to continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/andy-biggs-and-co-want-full-audit-maricopa-countys-vote-ok-me-conditions | Andy Biggs and co. want a full audit of Maricopa County's vote? OK by me (with conditions) | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | The Great Arizona Sharpie Conspiracy ran dry. Cries of bias, green button errors and glitches in the tabulation equipment have gone nowhere. We are now up to Lawsuit No. 3 in the Republican Party's effort to overturn Arizona's vote for Joe Biden, this one objecting to Maricopa County's hand audit of a sampling of the vote by voting center rather than by precinct. But even if Republicans win the lawsuit, it won't satisfy them. So now comes Plan D. Or is it E? Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert are nowcalling for a full hand auditof Maricopa County's election results. Americans and Arizonans must have full confidence in our election processes and systems in order to maintain the bedrock of our constitutional republic, Biggs said, in a statement on Monday. Although Arizona conducts elections with far more transparency and accountability than other states, there have been some issues raised about the integrity of some of our election systems within the state. The only real issue being this: Trump didn't win. The last lawsuit involved 191 votes So now they're asking for a hand check of every one of the more than two million votes cast in Maricopa County. Hundreds of voters in Maricopa County have signed affidavits alleging their ballots cast in the November 3 election may have been discounted, they wrote, in a letter on Friday to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Every voter has the right to know that his or her ballot was accurately tabulated. That's apparently a reference to last week's green button lawsuit alleging that voters were not given a chance to fill out new ballots when tabulation machines flagged their ballots for errors. The state Republican Party set up a website to find voters who claimed to be victims of green button mischief. The Trump campaign and the GOP, in thatlawsuit, claimed the president lost potentially thousands of votes when poll workers prompted voters to press the green button and submit their flagged ballots, invalidating their vote in whichever race t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/arizona-lawmakers-push-space-command-headquarters | Arizona lawmakers push for Space Command headquarters | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX Members of Arizona's congressional delegation are advocating for the state to be selected as the location ofthe permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command. The offices of Republican U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett advocating for the selection of an Arizona site and requesting a meeting to discuss Arizona's qualifications. The other delegation members who also signed the letter were Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert and Democratic Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ann Kirkpatrick, Tom O'Halleran and Greg Stanton. The lawmakers' letter said many Arizona cities meet the specified qualifications and that Arizona would be the perfect location for the command's headquarters because of its many aerospace and defense contractors, good climate and existing military installations. Those installations include Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Army's Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista. Peterson Air Force Basein Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been designatedthe command's initial quarters. President Donald Trump formally launched Space Command in December. The goal is to improve the organization of U.S. military space operations and accelerate technical developments. The new command will draw elements from across the military services. It will have the same status as other headquarters such as U.S. Cyber Command, Special Operations Command and Strategic Command. There is also a Space Command within the Air Force. It also is based in Peterson. Ohio and Kansas are amongother statesseeking the U.S. Space Command's new quarters. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/trump-order-further-troop-withdrawal-afghanistan-iraq-inauguration-report | Trump to order further troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Iraq before inauguration: Report | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | President Trump is preparing to announce as early as this week that the U.S. will withdraw thousands of troops fromIraqandAfghanistanjust days before Inauguration Day in January, moving to fulfill a campaign promise but also sparking fierce blowback from some of his top political allies. The looming drawdown, first reported by CNN, suggests that the newPentagonleadership Mr. Trump has installed is ready to bring down the number of troops stationed in the region despite pushback from officials and experts who warn that a U.S. presence is still needed to defend national interests and defend longtime allies facing very real threats. According to multiple reports, the Defense Department has issued a warning order to commanders to start drawing up plans to roughly halve the number of U.S. combat troops inAfghanistanto 2,500, and to reduce the Iraqi deployment by a third, also to 2,500 troops, by Jan. 15 five days before presumptive President-electJoseph R. Bidentakes office. U.S. forces have been inAfghanistanfor nearly two decades, making it the longest war in American history. U.S. troops spearheaded the invasion that toppledIraq's Saddam Hussein in 2003, left for a few years early in the Obama administration, and returned toIraqin force in 2014 to deal with the rise of Islamic State. The drawdown move comes despite barely veiled warnings from topPentagongenerals that a drawdown especially inAfghanistan could leave U.S. troops and U.S. allies exposed at a perilous time. A peace deal betweenTrump administrationandAfghanistan'sTalibaninsurgency, struck last February, calls for an end to America's military presence in exchange for guarantees theTalibanwill not permit the country to be a safe haven for al Qaeda and other terrorist groups and that the radical The U.S. had about 12,000 troops in the country when the deal was signed. The number is now about 4,500. There are roughly 3,000 U.S. troops inIraq, down from more than 5,000 last year. Administration officials have previously said the number of troops inAfghanist… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-100-audit-maricopa-county-arizona-ballots | Congressman Biggs Requests 100% Audit of Maricopa County, Arizona Ballots | 2020-11-16 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Honorable Clint Hickman Chairman, District 4 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Steve Chucri Supervisor, District 2 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Steve Gallardo Supervisor, District 5 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Jack Sellers Vice Chairman, District 1 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Bill Gates Supervisor, District 3 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Dear Chairman Hickman and members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Thank you for your vigilance in working to ensure Arizona's election is fair and accurate. We appreciate the dedicated effort required to manage an election of this scale in Arizona's largest county, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share our thoughts on how best to move forward. More than 3.2 million ballots were cast for the presidential election in Arizona, with more than 63 percent of those cast in Maricopa County. Yet hundreds of voters in Maricopa County have signed affidavits alleging their ballots cast in the November 3 election may have been discounted. Every voter has the right to know that his or her ballot was accurately tabulated. Arizona state law sets out various mechanisms to root out fraud and protect the integrity of the results. While the election margins may not be narrow enough to trigger a recount, you are permitted to conduct a 100 percent manual audit. State law requires a manual audit of a minimum number of ballots cast, both those cast early and those cast in-person on election day (A.R.S. § 16-602(B), (F)). The law does not, however, impose a ceiling on the number of ballots that may be manually audited. Maricopa County has full authority to require a 100 percent audit of ballots cast, allowing tabulators to review ballot images and compare the results to current totals. The narrow margin that currently exists between the two presidential candidates, together with questions regarding anomalies and potential errors, is more than enough reasoning to cond… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/lawmakers-want-arizona-picked-space-command-headquarters | Lawmakers want Arizona picked for Space Command headquarters | 2020-11-15 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | PHOENIX (AP) Members of Arizona's congressional delegation are advocating for the state to be selected as the location of the permanent headquarters of the U.S. Space Command. The offices of Republican U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko and Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett advocating for the selection of an Arizona site and requesting a meeting to discuss Arizona's qualifications. The other delegation members who also signed the letter were Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert and Democratic Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ann Kirkpatrick, Tom O'Halleran and Greg Stanton. The lawmakers' letter said many Arizona cities meet the specified qualifications and that Arizona would be the perfect location" for the command's headquarters because of its many aerospace and defense contractors, good climate and existing military installations. Those installations include Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and the Army's Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista. Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been designated the command's initial quarters. President Donald Trump formally launched Space Command in December. The goal is to improve the organization of U.S. military space operations and accelerate technical developments. The new command will draw elements from across the military services. It will have the same status as other headquarters such as U.S. Cyber Command, Special Operations Command and Strategic Command. There is also a Space Command within the Air Force. It also is based in Peterson. Ohio and Kansas are among other states seeking the U.S. Space Command's new quarters. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-asks-trump-withdraw-troops-afghanistan-iraq-time-holidays | Rep. Andy Biggs asks Trump to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Iraq in time for holidays | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Andy Biggs wants President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq before the holidays. In a letter to Trump datedWednesday,Biggs, R-Ariz., characterized the service members' exit from the countriesa "gift" for the upcomingseason. In the letter, Biggs asks Trump to "look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq." Biggs cites the lack of progress in counterterrorism, nation-building efforts and the human and financial cost of the war as reasons to continue thewithdrawal of U.S. troops. "Nation-building doesn't work, as you immediately recognized upon taking office: Afghanistan and Iraq today are clearly not beacons of democracy, stability, or prosperity, despite the thousands of American lives and trillions of dollars we have sacrificed to try to remake these countries," Biggs said in the letter. The U.S. has spent or obligated $6.4 trillion dollars on fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan through 2020, according toBrown University. Additionally, at least 800,000 people have been killed by war violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemenand Pakistan, with more than 310,000 civiliansbeing killed since 2001. Biggs claimed that the Taliban retain control of much of Afghanistan with no change in the situationsince 2001. Biggs said that the achievementsthe U.S. have made in Iraq were not worth the cost. "Today, Iraq's government is shaky at best, addicted to continuing foreign assistance, and easily susceptible to pressure from outside actors, especially Iran," he wrote. Biggsclarified that his comments in the letter were not a criticism of the service members who have served in the Middle East and other overseas engagements. "Instead, it is an indictment of Washington's broken foreign policy establishment, which is dominated by arm-chair idealists who never seem to grasp the messy realities on the ground," he wrote. The U.S. first entered the war in Afghanistan 19 years ago after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In February, the U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-calls-sends-letter-president-trump-about-troop-withdrawals | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Trump about Troop Withdrawals in the Middle East | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | GILBERT, ARIZONA Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, asking him to continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read the text of the letter below: November 11, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC Dear Mr. President: Under your leadership, our nation has achieved unprecedented prosperity. Now, as we observe Veterans Day, I hope you will look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have both been enormously costly in lives and dollars. In the case of Afghanistan, instead of merely conducting counterterrorism operations in the wake the September 11, 2001, attacks, our troops engaged in full-scale nation-building efforts both before and after the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden in neighboring Pakistan, a supposed ally of the United States. Having now lasted over 19 years, the war in Afghanistan has been the longest overseas conflict in American history. But, sadly, the situation on the ground today looks much the same now as it did back in 2001, with the Taliban in control of much of the country. And then there is Iraq. Over the last 18 years, our forces toppled Saddam Hussein's government and successfully fought terrorists of many different stripes in Iraq, including the Islamic State. But these achievements have simply not been worth the cost. Instead of focusing on limited aims, we fell into the same nation-building, peacekeeping trap in Iraq that ensnared us in Afghanistan, even after major combat operations officially ended in 2011. Today, Iraq's government is shaky at best, addicted to continuing foreign assistance, and easily susceptible to pressure from outside actors, especially Iran. Nation-building doesn't work, as you immediately recognized upon taking office: Afghanistan and Iraq today are clearly not beacons of democracy, stability, or prosperity, despite th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-sends-letter-president-trump-about-troop-withdrawals-middle | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Trump about Troop Withdrawals in the Middle East | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Yesterday, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, asking him to continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read the text of the letter below: November 11, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC Dear Mr. President: Under your leadership, our nation has achieved unprecedented prosperity. Now, as we observe Veterans Day, I hope you will look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation's military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have both been enormously costly in lives and dollars. In the case of Afghanistan, instead of merely conducting counterterrorism operations in the wake the September 11, 2001, attacks, our troops engaged in full-scale nation-building efforts both before and after the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden in neighboring Pakistan, a supposed ally of the United States. Having now lasted over 19 years, the war in Afghanistan has been the longest overseas conflict in American history. But, sadly, the situation on the ground today looks much the same now as it did back in 2001, with the Taliban in control of much of the country. And then there is Iraq. Over the last 18 years, our forces toppled Saddam Hussein's government and successfully fought terrorists of many different stripes in Iraq, including the Islamic State. But these achievements have simply not been worth the cost. Instead of focusing on limited aims, we fell into the same nation-building, "peacekeeping" trap in Iraq that ensnared us in Afghanistan, even after major combat operations officially ended in 2011. Today, Iraq's government is shaky at best, addicted to continuing foreign assistance, and easily susceptible to pressure from outside actors, especially Iran. Nation-building doesn't work, as you immediately recognized upon taking office: Afghanistan and Iraq today are clearly not beacons of democracy, stability, or prosperity, despit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-send-letter-attorney-general-barr-about-potential-riots | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to Attorney General Barr about Potential Riots on Election Day | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | GILBERT, ARIZONA Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, urging him to use the tools at his disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from riots on Election Day to ensure order on American streets. Read the text of the letter below: November 2, 2020 The Honorable William P. Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr: For the past few months, Americans have watched as extremist groups and violent rioters seized on the legitimate protests of law-abiding Americans as an opportunity to commit violence and sow discord across our country. We've witnessed billions of dollars in property damage done to small businesses, historical monuments defaced and torn down, and acts of violence committed against our law enforcement and those within our community. Now, as our nation approaches Election Day, we are being told that violent rioters, potentially numbering in the tens of thousands, are planning to descend upon our nation's capital if President Donald Trump is elected to a second term in the White House. News reports and other documents indicate that these rioters will target the White House, the Capitol, and Republican buildings and citizens throughout Washington, D.C. It is worth noting that there are no such credible threats of similar violence by supporters of President Trump in the event that former Vice President Joe Biden wins the election. I write to urge you to use the tools at your disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from these planned gatherings and ensure order in our streets. Please describe what plans you have in place to ensure the safety of our nation's capital, its residents, and our federal and local institutions. Sincerely, Andy Biggs Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-sends-letter-attorney-general-barr-about-potential-riots | Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to Attorney General Barr about Potential Riots on Election Day | 2020-11-02 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, urging him to use the tools at his disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from riots on Election Day to ensure order on American streets. Read the text of the letter below: November 2, 2020 The Honorable William P. Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr: For the past few months, Americans have watched as extremist groups and violent rioters seized on the legitimate protests of law-abiding Americans as an opportunity to commit violence and sow discord across our country. We've witnessed billions of dollars in property damage done to small businesses, historical monuments defaced and torn down, and acts of violence committed against our law enforcement and those within our community. Now, as our nation approaches Election Day, we are being told that violent rioters, potentially numbering in the tens of thousands, are planning to descend upon our nation's capital if President Donald Trump is elected to a second term in the White House. News reports and other documents indicate that these rioters will target the White House, the Capitol, and Republican buildings and citizens throughout Washington, D.C. It is worth noting that there are no such credible threats of similar violence by supporters of President Trump in the event that former Vice President Joe Biden wins the election. I write to urge you to use the tools at your disposal at the Department of Justice to stop any potential criminal behavior stemming from these planned gatherings and ensure order in our streets. Please describe what plans you have in place to ensure the safety of our nation's capital, its residents, and our federal and local institutions. Sincerely, | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/30/congressman-schweikert-applauds-house-gop-commitment-defeat-virus-and/ | Congressman Schweikert Applauds House GOP Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding introduction of H.R. 14, House Republicans Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. This legislation is comprised of provisions introduced by Members on the Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Appropriations Committee. This bill includes H.R. 7714, legislation introduced by Congressman Schweikert to reduce the current 7.5 percent income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 5 percent for years 2020 and 2021, and make the 7.5 percent income threshold permanent for all other years. “I am proud to see my legislation to reduce the medical expense deduction threshold for Americans battling high-medical costs, especially during the pandemic, included in H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. Each provision in this bill will continue our much-needed work to defeat this virus, help individuals safely return to work, and support our businesses working hard to re-open. I urge my Democratic colleagues to join us in passing this bipartisan legislation to support our communities and further grow the economy.” For a section-by-section break down of the bill, click HERE. To view full text of the bill, click HERE. Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-house-gop-commitment-defeat-virus-and | Congressman Schweikert Applauds House GOP Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding introduction of H.R. 14, House Republicans Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. This legislation is comprised of provisions introduced by Members on the Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Appropriations Committee. This bill includes H.R. 7714, legislation introduced by Congressman Schweikert to reduce the current 7.5 percent income threshold for the medical expense deduction to 5 percent for years 2020 and 2021, and make the 7.5 percent income threshold permanent for all other years. "I am proud to see my legislation to reduce the medical expense deduction threshold for Americans battling high-medical costs, especially during the pandemic, included in H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. Each provision in this bill will continue our much-needed work to defeat this virus, help individuals safely return to work, and support our businesses working hard to re-open. I urge my Democratic colleagues to join us in passing this bipartisan legislation to support our communities and further grow the economy." For a section-by-section break down of the bill, click HERE. To view full text of the bill, click HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-3rd-quarter-gdp-comeback | Congressman Biggs' Statement on the 3rd Quarter GDP Comeback | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that U.S. GDP "increased at an annual rate of 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020." The U.S. Department of Labor reported that weekly jobless claims decreased to the lowest levels since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in March. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "In early March, President Trump was leading the one of the greatest economic surges in American history. Thousands of jobs were being created; the unemployment rate was at a near-historic low, and wages were on the rise. Millions of everyday Americans were benefiting from President Trump's pro-growth policies that opened the floodgates for weekly and monthly economic booms. "Then came the COVID-19 hysteria, when Anthony Fauci, Deborah Birx, and their bureaucratic and media cohorts worked with state and local governments around the nation to shut down the American economy. The results were catastrophic and devastating to our economy and families, instantly proving that the cure was worse than the disease. "Our economic decline rests on the shoulders of every bureaucrat, governor and mayor who shut down or restricted our economy, but our recovery is wholly due to the pre-COVID foundation laid by President Trump and his post-COVID efforts to lead the great American comeback. President Trump promised a second time to lead the American economy back to unparalleled greatness. Today's news proves that he is again keeping his promises to the American people." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-signs-mcsallys-ptsd-treatment-bill-into-law | President Signs McSally’s PTSD Treatment Bill Into Law | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | President Signs McSally's PTSD Treatment Bill Into Law U.S. SENATE President Trump recently signed into law U.S. Senator Martha McSally's (R-AZ) bill to expand mental health treatment options for veterans to seek innovative therapies to combat PTSD and other mental health issues as part of a larger package known as the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. Every veteran is impacted by their service differently and we owe them the best possible access to care, McSally said. I was pleased to see my bill to help veterans access innovative and potentially life-changing therapies signed into law as part of broader mental health legislation. My bill requires the VA to launch a study into posttraumatic growth therapy, which can help turn veterans lives around. In addition, the broader bill will increase much-needed funding for state and local suicide prevention groups and improve VA telehealth access. This is a crucial initiative to save lives and improve mental health care for veterans in our country. Background: On Jan. 28, Senators McSally and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act. McSally's Veterans Posttraumatic Growth Act requires the VA to conduct a pilot program to study the benefits of nonprofit posttraumatic growth programs relative to traditional models of mental health care. Posttraumatic growth therapy and whole health therapy address many factors in a person's life, such as relationships, family, jobs, finances, and others, instead of focusing solely on traditional therapies and pharmaceutical options. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/justice-amy-coney-barrett-confirmed-us-supreme-court | Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Last night, the U.S. Senate completed its constitutional duties of advice and consent for a Supreme Court vacancy, confirming Amy Coney Barrett by a 52-48 vote. Justice Barrett was officially sworn onto the Supreme Court this morning by Chief Justice John Roberts. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "The United States Supreme Court gained an outstanding associate justice this week with Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation. As we heard repeatedly during her confirmation hearings, Justice Barrett will strive to uphold the original meaning and text of the Constitution, and she will help to restore the separation of powers between our three federal branches of government. Her presence and vote on the high court will be critical for forthcoming decisions in the decades ahead. "After attempting to brutally sabotage Justice Kavanaugh's nomination just two years ago with a public spectacle in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Democrats and their allies in the mainstream media tried a different, more subtle tactic with Justice Barrett's process, claiming that her nomination was illegitimate and threatening that they would fundamentally transform the federal courts should they retake all of Congress and the White House. Thankfully, President Trump, Leader McConnell, Chairman Graham, Senator Martha McSally and dozens of other Senate Republicans did not give into this partisan bluster. "I am confident in the job that Justice Amy Coney Barrett will do on the Supreme Court. Yet I am sad for the direction that radical Democrats and their allies in the mainstream media continue to take our nation. Since the nomination of Robert Bork in 1987, Democrats have sought to demonize and derail decent men and women on their ascent to our federal courtrooms. Democrats must stand down and stop their rabid, political gamesmanship with our courts. If not, they will destroy our nation from within." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/27/congressman-schweikert-applauds-introduction-securing-strong-retirement/ | Congressman Schweikert Applauds Introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020, bipartisan legislation from the Ways and Means Committee that builds upon the SECURE Act, which became law in 2019. “I am pleased to see the Way and Means Committee continue our bipartisan efforts to prioritize the financial wellbeing of all Americans. Improving retirement security for our seniors, along with providing hard-working Americans with further resources needed to prepare for retirement, should be a priority for all of Congress. I applaud the recent introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act to build off our work in the SECURE Act, and I look forward to helping pass this important, bipartisan legislation.” Background: The Setting Every Committee Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law in December of 2019. First introduced by a bipartisan group of Ways and Means Committee members including Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady, the SECURE Act expanded opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings and improved the portability of lifetime income options from one plan to another. Congressman Schweikert was proud to support and vote in favor of the SECURE Act, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 417-3. The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 will: Promote savings earlier for retirement by enrolling employees automatically in their company’s 401(k) plan, when a new plan is created; Create a new financial incentive for small businesses to offer retirement plans; Increase and modernize the existing federal tax credit for contributions to a retirement plan or IRA (the Saver’s Credit); Expand retirement savings options for non-profit employees by allowing groups of non-profits to join together to offer retirement plans to their employees; Offer individuals 60 and older more flexibility to set aside savings as they approach … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-introduction-securing-strong-retirement | Congressman Schweikert Applauds Introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020, bipartisan legislation from the Ways and MeansCommittee that builds upon the SECURE Act, which became law in 2019. "I am pleased to see the Way and Means Committee continue our bipartisan efforts to prioritize the financial wellbeing of all Americans. Improving retirement security for our seniors, along with providing hard-working Americans with further resources needed to prepare for retirement, should be a priority for all of Congress. I applaud the recent introduction of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act to build off our work in the SECURE Act, and I look forward to helping pass this important, bipartisan legislation." Background: The Setting Every Committee Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law in December of 2019. First introduced by a bipartisan group of Ways and Means Committee members including Chairman Neal and Ranking Member Brady, the SECURE Act expanded opportunities for Americans to increase their retirement savings andimproved the portability of lifetime income options from one plan to another. Congressman Schweikert was proud to support and vote in favor of the SECURE Act, which passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 417-3. The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 will: Promote savings earlier for retirement by enrolling employees automatically in their company's 401(k) plan, when a new plan is created; Create a new financial incentive for small businesses to offer retirement plans; Increase and modernize the existing federal tax credit for contributions to a retirement plan or IRA (the Saver's Credit); Expand retirement savings options for non-profit employees by allowing groups of non-profits to join together to offer retirement plans to their employees; Offer individuals 60 and older more flexibility to set aside savings as they approach retirem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/26/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-legislation-develop-technology-remove-carbon/ | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Representative David Schweikert joined Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), David McKinley (R-WV), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Scott Peters (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), and Diana DeGette (D-CO) in introducing the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act. This bipartisan legislation authorizes a whole-of-government approach to research, develop, and demonstrate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. The bill achieves this goal by directing federal agencies to include the development of CDR as part of their annual budget requests and ensure this work is coordinated across the federal government. “I am pleased to join this bipartisan bill to coordinate research and demonstration of carbon dioxide removal technology,” said Rep. Schweikert. “I have been a strong proponent of direct air capture technologies, as Arizona has been a national leader in innovative carbon removal technologies research. Eventually scaling up these technologies will ensure Arizonans will have a cleaner environment and stronger economy in the future.” “Climate change is an existential threat to our national security, our society, and the future of our planet,” said Rep. Kuster. “In order to prevent the worst effects, we must dramatically reduce the carbon in our atmosphere. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology has the potential to help achieve this goal and the government should vigorously pursue it. I am excited to advance this legislation as part of my larger clean energy agenda to curb climate change and help us transition to a clean energy economy.” “Congress must do more to encourage innovation to develop the next generation of clean energy technologies, like carbon capture, direct air capture, and negative emissions technologies,” said Rep. McKinley. “Our bipartisan bill will support coordination across the federal government as we look to use our energy resources in the cleanest way possible and remove carbon from the atmosphere.” “The fires… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-legislation-develop-technology-remove-carbon | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Develop Technology to Remove Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Representative David Schweikert joined Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), David McKinley (R-WV), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Scott Peters (D-CA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ), and Diana DeGette (D-CO) in introducing the Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise (CREATE) Act. This bipartisan legislation authorizes a whole-of-government approach to research, develop, and demonstrate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. The bill achieves this goal by directing federal agencies to include the development of CDR as part of their annual budget requests and ensure this work is coordinated across the federal government. "I am pleased to join this bipartisan bill to coordinate research and demonstration of carbon dioxide removal technology,said Rep. Schweikert. I have been a strong proponent of direct air capture technologies, as Arizona has been a national leader in innovative carbon removal technologies research. Eventually scaling up these technologies will ensure Arizonans will have a cleaner environment and stronger economy in the future." "Climate change is an existential threat to our national security, our society, and the future of our planet,said Rep. Kuster. In order to prevent the worst effects, we must dramatically reduce the carbon in our atmosphere. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology has the potential to help achieve this goal and the government should vigorously pursue it. I am excited to advance this legislation as part of my larger clean energy agenda to curb climate change and help us transition to a clean energy economy." "Congress must do more to encourage innovation to develop the next generation of clean energy technologies, like carbon capture, direct air capture, and negative emissions technologies,"saidRep. McKinley. Our bipartisan bill will support coordination across the federal government as we look to use our energy resources in the cleanest way possible and remove carbon from the atmosphere." "The fires, floods and h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-daines-urge-deadline-extension-for-tribal-covid-relief-fund | McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Steve Daines (R-MT) are urging the Administration to give Tribes more time to use the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Extending the deadline will allow Tribes more time to complete their most significant pandemic response projects, including the construction of more health care facilities and improvement of water infrastructure. Starting these critical public health projects with CRF funds is not allowed under current CRF guidance. The Senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows asking that the Treasury expand its definition of allowable CRF incurred expenses to include projects that will be substantially completed by 2021. while tribes will be able to purchase masks and other short-term life goods before the end of 2020, the requirement that performance or delivery must occur during the covered period' severely handicaps tribes' ability to use these funds for some of their most pressing needs in responding to Coronavirus and largely defeats the purpose of the fund, the Senators wrote. Updating the guidance to allow tribes and other CRF eligible entities to complete essential public health infrastructure projects will honor the intent of the CARES Act and address the ongoing needs of communities during the pandemic. McSally and Daines were the first Senators to publicly call for a tribal government stabilization fund and other direct aid to Tribes in a March 20 letter. They successfully fought for over $8 billion in tribal COVID-19 relief to be included in the CARES Act. As a direct result of their efforts, tribal gaming enterprises were included in the Paycheck Protection Program. In September, McSally successfully secured flexibility for state, local, and tribal governments to use Coronavirus Relief Fund allocations to prevent the layoffs of public health and safety workers during the pandemic, improve public health infrastructure, and purchase personal protective equipm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-votes-to-confirm-judge-barrett-to-the-supreme-court | McSally Votes to Confirm Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Votes to Confirm Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) released the following statement after she voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court today. Today I had the honor of casting a historic vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court,McSally said.As only the fifth woman to serve on our nation's highest court and the first with school-agedchildren, soon-to-be Justice Barrett is continuing her trend of shattering barriers for women and girls. Her ascent to the top of her field in a male-dominated profession is an inspiration to all Americans and proves once again that women deserve a seat at the table. Not only this, but Judge Barrett willfaithfully interpret the Constitution and laws as written rather than legislate from the bench or impose her personal preferences on Americans. She has demonstrated unequivocally that she is a brilliant, fair jurist who will bring a stellar judicial temperament to the bench.Judge Barrett's story is a great reminder that anyone in our country can grow up and achieve their dreams if they put in the time and work. As someone who broke barriers myself, I look forward to seeing Judge Barrett take her seat on the Supreme Court. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-introduces-bill-to-speed-arizona-forest-restoration-project | McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project | 2020-10-24 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to accelerate Arizona's single most important forest restoration projectthe Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). The bill would reduce bureaucratic delays by waiving a requirement that the Forest Service must wait an additional 30 days after notifying Congress of the completed contract before they actually issue the award. Instead, the Forest Service would be required to report the details of the contract to Congress within seven days of its issuance. This Congressional notification waiver would only apply to Phase 2 of the 4FRI project, which Congress has followed closely for years. Far too many Arizona communities saw the devastation of catastrophic wildfires this summer, McSally said. We cannot afford any more delays on this project to prevent forest fires in our state. Over the last two years, I've worked with the Forest Service to speed the Four Forest Restoration Initiative. This commonsense bill cuts through the bureaucratic red tape to ensure there is not one more month of delay in awarding a contract for Phase 2 of 4FRI. Leaders in Navajo and Coconino counties expressed support for McSally's legislation. Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting: Simply put, we don't want to burn like we are seeing in states all around us. Now is the time for action to mitigate the risk of catastrophic fires through better forest management. Senator McSally's legislation will reduce unnecessary bureaucratic delays to forest management and wildfire prevention by authorizing the Forest Service to issue the 4FRI Phase 2 contract as soon as negotiations are complete. I appreciate Senator McSally's leadership on this important issue. Coconino County Supervisor Art Babbott said: I encourage the expeditious awarding of the 4FRI Phase 2 RFP. Time is of the essence as the risks to our community are profound. Congress is w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-introduces-bill-to-enhance-delivery-of-benefits-for-student-veterans-amid-coronavirus-disruptions | McSally Introduces Bill to Enhance Delivery of Benefits for Student Veterans Amid Coronavirus Disruptions | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Introduces Bill to Enhance Delivery of Benefits for Student Veterans Amid Coronavirus Disruptions U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) on Friday introduced legislation to transfer CARES Act funding to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to improve the delivery of benefits for student veterans. Our student veterans receiving benefits under the GI Bill have experienced disruptions to their education benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic,McSally said.This is largely due to an outdated IT system within the Department of Veterans Affairs that is unable to adapt to rapidly evolving changes to the GI Bill. As we work to combat the fallout of this virus, it is now more critical than ever that the VA modernize its system of delivering GI Bill benefits to our nation's veterans. My bill will do just that. Read full bill textHERE. Background: Senator McSally'sbillwould modernize the Veterans Benefits Administration's digital benefits platform bygiving the VA the authority totransfercertain unobligated CARES Act funds to the VBA for this purpose. The funds will update the current inflexible legacy IT system at VBA that is unable to accommodate and administer legislative changes to the GI Bill. This will ensure timely, accurate benefits processing and delivery for student veterans ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4077 | U.S. Government Looks to Wenden, Arizona to Help End Reliance on China for Critical Minerals | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. - Today the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that it has awarded American Manganese Inc. (AMY) a grant to perform work on the United States Government’s manganese ore stockpile located near Wenden, Arizona, with the goal of producing electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) for the nation. AMY will conduct tests of the Wenden stockpile to confirm the viability of using the Company’s patented hydrometallurgical process to recover EMM from the stockpile. If successful, the DLA, together with AMY, will proceed to transform sub-economic manganese resources into a valuable source of EMM. “As a Member of Congress, it is seldom that I see such a clearly amazing opportunity,” said Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ). “The successful execution of this project could transform an unwanted stockpile of low-grade material, long ago paid for by the U.S. taxpayer, into a National Defense Stockpile stockpile material (EMM). The U.S. simply cannot remain dependent on Chinese supply chains — particularly when electrolytic manganese metal is a designated strategic defense mineral. The proposed project is a strong first step towards advancing a durable American source of supply." Our reliance on China for critical minerals has long been a national security threat to Americans. The COVID pandemic has only accelerated the reality of that threat. The U.S. simply cannot remain dependent on Chinese supply chains. Last month, President Trump issued Executive Order 13953 “Addressing the Threat to the Domestic Supply Chain From Reliance on Critical Minerals From Foreign Adversaries and Supporting the Domestic Mining and Processing Industries.” One such critical mineral necessary for National Defense is "manganese." At present, U.S. manganese production is zero, as a nation we are 100% import-dependent, with China being the world’s largest producer. According to USGS, there has been no U.S. manganese production since 1973. Wenden, Arizona happens to have one of the nation’s most significant low-grade raw mangane… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/radix-law-small-business-update-thanks-arizona-congressmen | Radix Law Small Business Update Thanks Arizona Congressmen | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | Radix Law attorneys Jonathan Frutkin and Adam Buck have been hosting their weekly podcast Small Business Update throughout the pandemic. The podcast is included by all the major directory services, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher and iHeart Radio. The attorneys host and discuss the rapidly changing government programs, laws and regulations that effect small business owners, which is also broadcast on YouTube. Each Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) have appeared as guests, highlighting Congressional action that directly affects Arizona business owners during the crisis. The topics included the CARES Act, employment law, tax law and health care. I sincerely appreciate the attention that two philosophically different Congressman have given to the needs of business owners in Arizona. Congressman Schweikert and Congressman Gallego have shown a commitment to keeping their constituents informed and encouraging feedback from the business community, Jonathan Frutkin said. The podcast has recently begun to focus on shorter weekly segments relating to legal topics that impact business owners. In honor of national Estate Planning Week, the new episode of the podcast will focus on the basics of what planning must get done. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/21/schweikert-rush-kelly-thompson-introduce-safe-testing-residence/ | Schweikert, Rush, Kelly, Thompson Introduce the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06), Bobby Rush (IL-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the introduction of the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth (START) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide robust at-home COVID-19 testing for seniors and other vulnerable populations “The coronavirus pandemic has brought on unprecedented challenges for all Americans, particularly our vulnerable, senior populations who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19 and have continued to stay isolated from family and friends,” said Schweikert. “One area where we have seen incredibly positive changes has been for seniors utilizing telehealth and at-home care tools, with growing appreciation for the flexibility and comfort this care can provide. I am proud to introduce this legislation to continue our much-needed expansion of healthcare technology and I am hopeful this can be included in any future COVID-19 relief to support our seniors and vulnerable populations working to stay healthy and safe.” “I am pleased to join Congressman Schweikert, Congressman Kelly, and Congressman Thompson in introducing this critical legislation, which will make testing more accessible and safer for seniors in my district and around the country,” said Rush. “Robust testing is key to ensuring those exposed to this dreaded disease receive timely treatment and prevent the spread to others.” “Telehealth is revolutionizing medical care. Virtual appointments and remote patient monitoring are allowing Americans to receive top quality care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. This technology will allow seniors to be tested for COVID-19 from their living rooms, and this bill will expand access to this vital service,” said Kelly. “As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact us all, I am focused on ensuring that everyone can get the health care they need through telehealth, to fight the spread of the virus and keep people safe,” said Thompson. “That’s why I am proud to join with Rep. Schwei… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/healthcare-retirement-security-seen-top-issues-older-voters-lawmakers-say | Healthcare, retirement security seen as top issues for older voters, lawmakers say | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | Concerns over healthcare and retirement securitywill be top of mind for voters over 50 years old in the upcoming election, lawmakers said Tuesday. Every fiber of my being believes retirement security is the biggest issue over the next decade, maybe even longer, Rep.David Schweikert(R-Ariz.) saidduringAARP's "America's Most Reliable Voter"event, hosted by The Hill. It's more than just the retiree and their benefits, it's also the cost of Medicarebeing the primary driver of future debt and how do we provide better healthcare and change the cost curve? Sen.Bob Casey(D-Pa.), the ranking member of the Senate special committee on aging, explained that voters over the age of 50 always play a key role in elections, but in this particular presidential race, they may be the vote that decides the election. He pointed out that older voters were some of the hardest hitbythe coronavirus pandemic, and that the virus has amplified and greatly enhanced those concerns regarding their health and financial future. We know that people across the board were losing health insurance before the pandemic [and] that number has gone a lot higher, he said. That affects people in this age category, as well, and there's also some longer-term retirement financial security issues at play. Sen.Debbie Stabenow(D-Mich.) further emphasized how very real the threat of lack of accessibility to comprehensive healthcare can be to older voters. Healthcare generally is very critical, but when we talk about whether or not we are going to have a real federal plan that gets our arms around the COVID crisis that has rapid testing, that gets a vaccine safely as soon as possible I think for older people there's a greater sense of urgency, she said atTuesday'sevent. Stabenow, a ranking member on the Senate finance subcommittee on health care, expressed disappointmentregardingRepublican attempts toreduceaccess to healthcare via Affordable Care Act repeal and Medicare restraint, which could take away benefits like coverage of pre-existing conditions. I don't kn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-rush-kelly-thompson-introduce-safe-testing-residence | Schweikert, Rush, Kelly, Thompson Introduce the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06), Bobby Rush (IL-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the introduction of the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth (START) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide robust at-home COVID-19 testing for seniors and other vulnerable populations "The coronavirus pandemic has brought on unprecedented challenges for all Americans, particularly our vulnerable, senior populations who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19 and have continued to stay isolated from family and friends, said Schweikert. One area where we have seen incredibly positive changes has been for seniors utilizing telehealth and at-home care tools, with growing appreciation for the flexibility and comfort this care can provide. I am proud to introduce this legislation to continue our much-needed expansion of healthcare technology and I am hopeful this can be included in any future COVID-19 relief to support our seniors and vulnerable populations working to stay healthy and safe." "I am pleased to join Congressman Schweikert, Congressman Kelly, and Congressman Thompson in introducing this critical legislation, which will make testing more accessible and safer for seniors in my district and around the country, said Rush. Robust testing is key to ensuring those exposed to this dreaded disease receive timely treatment and prevent the spread to others." "Telehealth is revolutionizing medical care. Virtual appointments and remote patient monitoring are allowing Americans to receive top quality care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. This technology will allow seniors to be tested for COVID-19 from their living rooms, and this bill will expand access to this vital service, said Kelly. "As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact us all, I am focused on ensuring that everyone can get the health care they need through telehealth, to fight the spread of the virus and keep people safe, said Thompson. That's why I am proud to join with Rep. Schweikert as co-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-meets-with-supreme-court-nominee-judge-amy-coney-barrett | McSally Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett She will make an outstanding addition to the Supreme Court U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) met today with President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Click here or above for downloadable photos and video from their meeting. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, whose grace and incredible command of the law are as evident in person as they were during her confirmation hearings last week,McSally said.It is undeniably clear that she is a principled jurist who will execute the duties of a Supreme Court justice with the utmost integrity. I came away from our meeting immensely impressed and believe she will make an outstanding addition to the Supreme Court. On top of her extensive qualifications, Judge Barrett is an inspiration to young women and girls across the country. She has challenged norms throughout her career, and when confirmed, she will be the fifth woman and the first mother of school-age children to serve on the Supreme Court. Her life is a testament to the fact that motherhood, devotion to faith, and a demanding career can, in fact, coexist. I look forward to voting in favor of her historic confirmation. Read Senator McSally's op-ed in the Arizona Republic on why she will vote to confirm Judge Barrett HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-resolution-recognize-peoples-republic-china | Congressman Biggs Introduces Resolution to Recognize the People's Republic of China as the Greatest Threat to the United States | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a concurrent resolution, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the greatest foreign threat to United States' peace, security, and stability. The resolution… Recognizes that the People's Republic of China (PRC) currently poses the greatest foreign threat to United States peace, security, and stability; Recognizes that the PRC, regardless of future leadership, will likely continue to be a major rival of the United States in the coming decades, due to the enormous cumulative size and scale of its population, economy, and military capabilities; and Supports the Trump administration's overall strategic approach to the PRC, grounded in principled realism and firm-but-measured competitive engagement whenever United States national interests are at stake, that has been outlined in sources including but not limited to: the United States Strategic Approach to the People's Republic of China (May 2020) the National Defense Strategy of the United States of America (October 2018); the National Cyber Strategy of the United States of America (September 2018); the National Security Strategy of the United States of America (December 2017); Read the text of the resolution below: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the People's Republic of China as the greatest foreign threat to United States peace, security, and stability Whereas the People's Republic of China (PRC) has a population of approximately 1,400,000,000, compared to the United States population of approximately 330,000,000; Whereas the PRC's economy is the second largest in the world, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), behind only the United States; Whereas the PRC's GDP will likely surpass United States GDP in the coming decades; Whereas the PRC has the largest active duty military in the world; Whereas the PRC has committed to aggressively modernizing its military capabilities in the coming decades; Whereas the PRC possesses nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles; W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-bipartisan-senators-express-strong-support-for-the-quad-and-australias-return-to-exercise-malabar | McSally, Bipartisan Senators Express Strong Support For The Quad & Australia’s Return To Exercise Malabar | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a bipartisan group of senators expressed strong support for India's decision to formally invite Australia to participate in the annual Exercise Malabar. The letter, addressed to Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was also signed by U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Josh Hawley (R-MO), James Lankford (R-OK), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mark Warner (D-VA). From an operational perspective, the addition of such a uniquely capable and stalwart partner, like Australia, to this naval exercise is invaluable, providing increased interoperability, strengthening threat assessment abilities and enhancing the maritime roles and missions of the four naval powers, wrote the senators. However, of equal importance is the symbolic nature of Australia's inclusion in Malabar, marking the first time that the United States, India, Japan and Australia will engage collectively at the military level since the formation of the Quad and the Quad-plus-Singapore naval exercises held in September 2007. China has opportunistically looked to expand its military footprint across the Indo-Pacific. From the South China Sea to the Himalayas, Beijing continues to use methods of intimidation and territorial aggression to test the resolve of regional actors, continued the senators. In response to these malign actions, the U.S. has signaled its increased commitment to the region with the newly proposed Pacific Deterrence Initiative, which will complement the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) to provide a more robust military presence. However, without coordinated efforts among committed and capable partners, solitary actions will not sufficiently address these ever-evolving security challenges. Almost three decades ago, the Malabar Exercise acted as a launching pad for increased… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-im-voting-yes-to-confirm-judge-barrett | McSally: I’m Voting Yes to Confirm Judge Barrett | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally: I'm Voting Yes to Confirm Judge Barrett U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today released a video statement expressing her strong support for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Click HERE or above to watch Senator McSally's video statement. Read Senator McSally's op-ed published today in the Arizona Republic on why she will vote to confirm Judge Barrett HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-calls-special-counsel-investigate-former-vice-president-joe | Congressman Biggs Calls for a Special Counsel to Investigate Former Vice President Joe Biden's Involvement with Son's Business Dealings | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and ten Members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, requesting that the Department of Justice immediately appoint an independent, unbiased special counsel to investigate recent issues that have been raised about former Vice President Joe Biden's involvement with his son's business dealings. Representatives Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Ted Budd (NC-13), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Jody Hice (GA-10), Mark Green (TN-07), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Ted Yoho, D.V.M. (FL-03), Andy Harris (MD-01), and Steve King (IA-04) co-signed the letter to Attorney General Barr. Read the text of the letter below: October 19, 2020 The Honorable William Barr Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr, Last week, reports surfaced about an uncovered hard drive and laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden. Emails, allegedly on the hard drive, have indicated that Hunter Biden may have helped to orchestrate a payout to his father, former Vice President Joe Biden, from his dealings with a Chinese energy corporation, and that he may have compromised the integrity of his father's role as Vice President of the United States with his business dealings in Ukraine. These alleged revelations raise serious issues about former Vice President Joe Biden's reported participation with his son's business dealings, specifically whether the former vice president (1) received foreign monies during his tenure in the Obama administration, and (2) if former Vice President Biden allowed his son to peddle access to his father with foreign business entities. Americans deserve public officials who take great care to protect the integrity of their offices. Our constituents place great trust in their leaders at every level of government to conduct the people's business with the utmost honesty, transparency, and accountability. If these reports about former Vice President Joe Biden and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/19/schweikert-leads-arizona-delegation-letter-support-medicare/ | Schweikert Leads Arizona Delegation Letter to Support Medicare Beneficiaries Impacted by Natural Disasters | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) led a bipartisan letter with the Arizona delegation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to review their Extreme ad Uncontrollable Circumstances policy. Currently, CMS policy does not acknowledge the impact of all disaster types on beneficiaries and health plan operational and clinical systems, including the long-term impacts of wildfires that have taken place across Arizona. “We must work to ensure every Arizonan has the option to be protected against a natural disaster, including the recent wildfires sweeping across the West,” said Congressman Schweikert. “By submitting this letter, we are asking that CMS make adjustments to their current policy, and acknowledge the impact that all forms of disasters have on beneficiaries in order to improve access to high quality care for those living in disaster prone areas. I am pleased to lead this letter with my Arizona colleagues and look forward to continuing to work together to support everyone impacted by the wildfires in our state.” Background: This bipartisan letter asks CMS to review their “Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances” policy to: Expand the eligibility of disaster designations; and Grandfather in relief across applicable years. Expanding the thresholds used to provide Star Rating relief would improve access to high quality care and support services to beneficiaries living in areas impacted by public health emergencies and natural disasters. To read the full letter, click HERE. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/keeping-entrepreneurship-alive-and-thriving-pandemic | Keeping entrepreneurship alive and thriving in the pandemic | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | To check the pulse of entrepreneurs across the nation during COVID-19, Arizona U.S. Representative David Schweikert and other members of Congress met with business owners from across the nation during a virtual roundtable last week. Rep. David Schweikert The lawmakers said they wanted to hear directly from business owners so they can better craft effective legislation going forward and find gaps where small businesses are falling through the cracks. Schweikert said small retailers and restaurants are showing some of the highest displacement numbers, and an unusually high number of new business filings indicates they are starting new businesses. Congress needs to find a way to help them succeed, he said. This may be really important for the country's economic recovery and those in the policymaking world are going to have to think about everything from access to capital, to the regulatory state, and how do we help microbusinesses that are going to be run from home for awhile, Schweikert said. How do you help them hit the launchpad and take off? That needs to be part of the economic recovery plan as we work through this. Schweikert co-hosted the event with Rep. Bill Foster (IL) and Rep. French Hill (AR) who spoke of legislation to help, including possibly extending the federal Paycheck Protection Program that helped millions of small businesses keep their employees on the payroll, their lights on and rent paid for months during COVID-19 shutdowns. All three, once young entrepreneurs themselves, are co-chairs of the bipartisan House EntrepreneurshipCaucus, which serves as a forum for lawmakers to stay abreast of the most pressing issues facing businesses. The event, the Entrepreneurship Roundtable, was hosted with theCenter for American Entrepreneurship. The center is a nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization that works with policymakers in Washington and across the country to achieve a policy environment that promotes new business formation, survival, and growth. Bumpy ride f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-leads-arizona-delegation-letter-support-medicare | Schweikert Leads Arizona Delegation Letter to Support Medicare Beneficiaries Impacted by Natural Disasters | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) led a bipartisan letter with the Arizona delegation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to review their Extreme ad Uncontrollable Circumstances policy. Currently,CMS policy does not acknowledge the impact of all disaster types on beneficiaries and health plan operational and clinical systems, including the long-term impacts of wildfires that have taken place across Arizona. "We must work to ensure every Arizonan has the option to be protected against a natural disaster, including the recent wildfires sweeping across the West,said Congressman Schweikert.By submitting this letter, we are asking that CMS make adjustments to their current policy, and acknowledge the impact that all forms of disasters have on beneficiaries in order to improve access to high quality care for those living in disaster prone areas. I am pleased to lead this letter with my Arizona colleagues and look forward to continuing to work together to support everyone impacted by the wildfires in our state." Background: This bipartisan letter asks CMS to review their Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy to: Expand the eligibility of disaster designations; and Grandfather in relief across applicable years. Expanding the thresholds used to provide Star Rating relief would improve access to high quality care and support services to beneficiaries living in areas impacted by public health emergencies and natural disasters. To read the full letter, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-senators-introduce-constitutional-and-legislative-proposals-to-prevent-democrats-from-packing-the-supreme-court | McSally, Senators Introduce Constitutional & Legislative Proposals to Prevent Democrats from Packing the Supreme Court | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. SENATE As Democrats plan to pack the Supreme Court with liberal judicial activists if they win the election, U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R- MS) today introduced two proposals to maintain the number of justices on the bench, preserve the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court, and protect Americans' constitutional liberties. The first proposal would prevent the expansion or contraction of the Supreme Court by constitutional amendment, also known as the Keep Nine amendment. The second proposal would stop Democrats from unilaterally passing any court-packing legislation in the United States Senate. Threats by Democrats to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court and add liberal activist judges is disturbing and dangerous, McSally said. On top of that, some Democrats reluctance to even answer whether they would pack the Court proves a far more frightening reality. The left will first deceive the American people and then use any tool at their disposal to gain power and force their radical agenda on them. Our bills are critical to thwarting any efforts to fundamentally transform the Supreme Court, keeping the number of Justices at nine as it has been for over 150 years. Make no mistake, if Democrats win the election, they will end the filibuster and pack the Supreme Court, expanding the number of justices to advance their radical political agenda, entrenching their power for generations, and destroying the foundations of our democratic system, Cruz said. We must take action before election day to safeguard the Supreme Court and the constitutional liberties that hang in the balance. That's why I'm proud to introduce these two commonsense proposals, which will prevent either party from adding or contracting the number of justices on the bench for political advantage. After Democrats last week during the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett accuse… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-ask-fbi-director-answers-about-purported-hunted-biden-laptop | House Republicans ask FBI director for answers about purported Hunted Biden laptop | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-ask-fbi-if-it-had-hunter-bidens-alleged-laptop-during-trumps | House Republicans ask FBI if it had Hunter Biden's alleged laptop during Trump's impeachment | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-republicans-demand-answers-fbi-over-suspected-hunter-biden-computer | House Republicans demand answers from FBI over suspected Hunter Biden computer | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-letter-fbi-director-wray-about-hunter-bidens-alleged | Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to FBI Director Wray about Hunter Biden's Alleged Laptop | 2020-10-15 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs, along with 18 of his House colleagues, sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, raising questions about the FBI's alleged involvement in obtaining and analyzing a hard drive and laptop, which purportedly had emails belonging to Hunter Biden. Representatives Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Ron Wright (TX-06), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Steve King (IA-04), Chip Roy (TX-21), H. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Mark Green (TN-07), Jody Hice (GA-10), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Bill Posey (FL-08), Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Mo Brooks (AL-05), Ted Yoho, D.V.M. (FL-03), Ted Budd (NC-13), and Randy Weber (TX-14) co-signed the letter. Read the text of the letter below: October 15, 2020 The Honorable Christopher Wray Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 7240 Washington, DC 20535-0001 Dear Director Wray, Yesterday, the New York Post published an article entitled, "Smoking-gun email reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad." The article documents how a recently uncovered laptop and hard drive allegedly revealed e-mails to and from Hunter Biden that strongly indicated that former Vice President Joe Biden was, in fact, aware of his son's overseas dealings. Most concerning in the article was the allegation that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was in possession of this computer and hard drive back in December 2019. This action took place right at the end of the U.S. House of Representative's impeachment sham against President Donald J. Trump, and right before the U.S. Senate tried the case. A large portion of the President's legal defense case revolved around strong evidence that former Vice President Biden's son, Hunter, was peddling his influence to his father to land lucrative jobs overseas that he might not have otherwise been qualified for. If the FBI was, in fact, in possession of this evidence and failed to alert the White House to it… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-leads-house-gop-group-calling-changes-va-gun-restrictions | Rep. Andy Biggs leads House GOP group calling for changes to VA gun restrictions | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-letter-president-trump-urge-support-veterans-second | Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to President Trump to Urge Support for Veterans' Second Amendment Rights | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs, along with several Members of Congress, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, encouraging him to take executive action to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs from disarming vulnerable veterans. Representatives W. Gregory Steube (FL-17), Tom McClintock (CA-04), Ralph Abraham (LA-05), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Jody Hice (GA-10), Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Brian Babin (TX-36), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Jim Baird (IN-04), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Roger Williams (TX-25), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Mo Brooks (AL-05), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Richard Hudson (NC-08), Randy Weber (TX-14), and Scott Perry (PA-10) joined as co-signers to this letter. Read the text of the letter below: October 14, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, Thank you for your actions to ensure that our veterans have the best mental health care in the world. Our nation's heroes deserve the best care our nation has to offer, and we wholeheartedly support your laudable efforts to protect and empower veterans. However, any efforts that seek to protect veterans must respect the right to keep and bear arms. As such, we encourage you to take executive action to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from disarming vulnerable veterans. Today, veterans who have been assigned a fiduciary are determined by the VA to be financially incompetent and are treated as persons prohibited from purchasing, possessing, receiving, or transporting a firearm or ammunition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4). These veterans are then reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System alongside convicted felons and illegal aliens. The VA's fiduciary rule has led to many veterans being wrongly deprived of their constitutional rights. Receiving help to manage your VA benefits is not the same as being "adjudicated as a mental defective" or as … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-cdcs-latest-arizona-mask-study-flawed-beyond-repair | OP-ED: CDC's Latest Arizona Mask 'Study' Is Flawed Beyond Repair | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/trump-s-biggest-twitter-cheerleaders | Trumps biggest Twitter cheerleaders | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/13/congressman-schweikert-applauds-niaid-advancing-valley-fever-research/ | Congressman Schweikert Applauds NIAID for Advancing Valley Fever Research Center Proposal | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for taking action towards funding the Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRC) program, aimed to provide extended research for the improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Valley Fever. “I am pleased to see NIAID taking the next steps towards such a prominent problem we face here in Arizona, by funding $6 million in Fiscal Year 2022 to these research teams needed for information and future cures for Valley Fever,” said Congressman Schweikert. “Too many individuals are infected by this terrible disease, and face life-long health problems. By funding this program we will take the next step in helping our brothers and sisters whose lives have been forever changed by Valley Fever.” Background: Recently, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), led a letter to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, in support of proposed efforts to better understand Coccidioidomycosis. Following the letter, NIAID issued a formal funding opportunity announcement to establish Valley Fever research centers with the intent of committing $6M in FY22. To read the full letter click HERE. To read the grant announcement, click HERE. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-niaid-advancing-valley-fever-research | Congressman Schweikert Applauds NIAID for Advancing Valley Fever Research Center Proposal | 2020-10-13 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) released the following statement applauding the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for taking action towards funding the Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Centers (CCRC) program, aimed to provide extended research for the improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Valley Fever. "I am pleased to see NIAID taking the next steps towards such a prominent problem we face here in Arizona, by funding $6 million in Fiscal Year 2022 to these research teams needed for information and future cures for Valley Fever,said Congressman Schweikert. Too many individuals are infected by this terrible disease, and face life-long health problems. By funding this program we will take the next step in helping our brothers and sisters whose lives have been forever changed by Valley Fever." Background: Recently, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), led a letter to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, in support of proposed efforts to better understand Coccidioidomycosis. Following the letter,NIAID issued a formal funding opportunity announcement to establish Valley Fever research centers with the intent of committing $6M in FY22. To read the full letter clickHERE. To read the grant announcement, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/andy-biggs-rips-mask-narrative-after-cdc-report-shows-85-symptomatic-people-often | Andy Biggs rips mask narrative after CDC report shows 85% of symptomatic people 'often' or 'always' wore masks | 2020-10-12 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/rep-andy-biggs-r-az-we-need-25th-amendment-remove-speaker-pelosi | Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ): We Need A 25th Amendment To Remove Speaker Pelosi | 2020-10-09 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | 1318 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-plot-latest-attempt-remove-president-trump-office | House Democrats Plot Latest Attempt to Remove President Trump from Office | 2020-10-09 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, House Democrats announced plans to establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity, the latest attempt by congressional Democrats to overturn the 2016 election and remove President Trump from office. Congressman Biggs issued the following statements: "Over the last three-plus years, Democrats have clearly proved that there is NOTHING they wouldn't weaponize to undermine and overthrow America's duly elected 45th President, Donald J. Trump. This year, following their disastrous impeachment hoax, Democrats have increasingly taken advantage of COVID-19 in an attempt to cause political harm to President Trump. This legislation is more of the same sorry, partisan, spiteful ploys from House Democrats in their never-ending march to remove our president. "Americans are tired of these charades, and they want the games to end. President Trump, like millions of Americans, caught a virus this month. Thankfully, also like millions of Americans, he is on the road to recovery from this virus. While recovering from the virus, President Trump never stopped working for the American people. Instead of taking the president's recovery at face value, Democrats have distorted and manipulated the truth, and they have made it a political cesspool. "It is time for Democrats to stop their hateful fixation on President Trump and return to the people's business. Our nation cannot survive this partisan warfare. I again call on our House Republican leadership to call up the motion to Vacate the Chair to remove Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Speaker Pelosi continues to abuse her power for political purposes and denigrate this institution to the point of no return. Republicans and Democrats must act to restore the House to a place of respect, decency, and adherence to our constitutional duties." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judici… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/07/schweikert-hill-foster-host-virtual-roundtable-support-local/ | Schweikert, Hill, Foster Host Virtual Roundtable to Support Local Entrepreneurs | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | [[{“fid”:”1817″,”view_mode”:”default”,”fields”:{“alt”:”a”,”class”:”media-element file-congress-small”,”data-delta”:”2″,”format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”a”},”link_text”:null,”type”:”media”,”field_deltas”:{“2”:{“alt”:”a”,”class”:”media-element file-congress-small”,”data-delta”:”2″,”format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”a”}},”attributes”:{“alt”:”a”,”class”:”media-element file-default”,”data-delta”:”2″}}]] WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06), along with Reps. French Hill (AR-02) and Bill Foster (IL-11), co-chairs of the House Entrepreneurship Caucus, hosted a virtual roundtable with local entrepreneurs. Over Zoom, the representatives heard about the impact of COVID-19 on new and small businesses, identified pressure points and areas of vulnerability on business owners, and discussed potential policy options to address the needs of startups and “mom and pop” businesses. “Small businesses have always been, and will continue to be, an integral part of our communities. It was a pleasure to hear from other entrepreneurs across the country who utilized the Paycheck Protection Program, and from our very own, Lori Anna Harrison, Founder and President of DLP Marketing in Scottsdale, about how the program helped her Arizona business,” said Rep. Schweikert. “I appreciate each of the entrepreneurs who took time to join us to discuss their experiences working through COVID19. I am hopeful Congress will re-open the remaining funds available in the Paycheck Protection Program account to help ensure any business on the brink of closing can be supported through these unprecedented times.” “Thank you to Congressman Schweikert for inviting me to join today’s roundtable and share the story of my company, DLP Marketing. As a member of the entrepreneurial community in Arizona, I look forward to continuing today’s conversation on ways Congress can work to support small businesses like mine, especially during these times,” said Lori Anna Harrison, from Scottsdale. “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-hill-foster-host-virtual-roundtable-support-local | Schweikert, Hill, Foster Host Virtual Roundtable to Support Local Entrepreneurs | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today,Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06), along with Reps. French Hill (AR-02) and Bill Foster (IL-11), co-chairs of the House Entrepreneurship Caucus, hosted a virtual roundtable with local entrepreneurs. Over Zoom, the representatives heard about the impact of COVID-19 on new and small businesses, identified pressure points and areas of vulnerability on business owners, and discussed potential policy options to address the needs of startups and mom and pop businesses. "Small businesses have always been, and will continue to be, an integral part of our communities. It was a pleasure to hear from other entrepreneurs across the country who utilized the Paycheck Protection Program, and from our very own, Lori Anna Harrison, Founder and President of DLP Marketing in Scottsdale, about how the program helped her Arizona business,said Rep. Schweikert. I appreciate each of the entrepreneurs who took time to join us to discuss their experiences working through COVID19. I am hopeful Congress will re-open the remaining funds available in the Paycheck Protection Program account to help ensure any business on the brink of closing can be supported through these unprecedented times." "Thank you to Congressman Schweikert for inviting me to join today's roundtable and share the story of my company, DLP Marketing. As a member of the entrepreneurial community in Arizona, I look forward to continuing today's conversation on ways Congress can work to support small businesses like mine, especially during these times,"said Lori Anna Harrison, from Scottsdale. "Startups are crucial to our economy's ability to keep hardworking Arkansans employed and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,said Rep. Hill. The coronavirus poses a threat to thousands of startups and local businesses. While programs like the Paycheck Protection Program and the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Facility have been a helpful lifeline, Congress needs to ensure we are promoting policies that further innovation, job creation and economic growth. I enjoy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/10/06/schweikert-soto-introduce-blockchain-records-and-transactions-act/ | Schweikert, Soto Introduce Blockchain Records and Transactions Act | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced H.R. 8524, the Blockchain Records and Transaction Act, legislation to expand the utilization and definition of blockchain technology, and ensure all blockchain-secured records and smart contracts can be verified as legal e-signatures. “I am pleased to re-introduce this critical legislation to ensure our laws are working to support emerging technologies like blockchain,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Too many of our laws are continuing to prohibit innovation and advancements for efficiency in our society. This legislation is a part of the Congressional Blockchain Caucuses’ continued work to future-proof our policy, and I appreciate the support from my colleague and Co-Chair Rep. Soto for working with us to advance this bipartisan legislation.” “Innovation is embedded into our nation’s DNA,” said Rep. Soto. “With the growth of blockchain technology, it’s up to Congress to provide a legal framework to support its technological advances. As a lawyer and notary, I understand the importance of validated signatures for legal documentation as an essential starting point in building a blockchain-enabled infrastructure. Together, with Congressman Schweikert, we can help promote greater understanding and demonstrate the certainty needed to power blockchain records, contracts and transactions.” Background: The Blockchain Records and Transactions Act would: Amend the definition of “electronic records” to include blockchains and records maintained on blockchains;. Amend the definition of “electronic agent” to include smart contracts; Define blockchain and smart contracts; and Ensure states cannot avoid giving legal recognition to blockchain records through reverse pre-emption. To read the full text of this legislation, click HERE. ### Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-soto-introduce-blockchain-records-and-transactions-act | Schweikert, Soto Introduce Blockchain Records and Transactions Act | 2020-10-06 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced H.R. 8524, the Blockchain Records and Transaction Act, legislation to expand the utilization and definition of blockchain technology, and ensure all blockchain-secured records and smart contracts can be verified as legal e-signatures. "I am pleased to re-introduce this critical legislation to ensure our laws are working to support emerging technologies like blockchain,said Rep. Schweikert. Too many of our laws are continuing to prohibit innovation and advancements for efficiency in our society. This legislation is a part of the Congressional Blockchain Caucuses' continued work to future-proof our policy, and I appreciate the support from my colleague and Co-Chair Rep. Soto for working with us to advance this bipartisan legislation." "Innovation is embedded into our nation's DNA,said Rep. Soto. With the growth of blockchain technology, it's up to Congress to provide a legal framework to support its technological advances. As a lawyer and notary, I understand the importance of validated signatures for legal documentation as an essential starting point in building a blockchain-enabled infrastructure. Together, with Congressman Schweikert, we can help promote greater understanding and demonstrate the certainty needed to power blockchain records, contracts and transactions. Background: The Blockchain Records and Transactions Act would: Amend the definition of electronic records to include blockchains and records maintained on blockchains;. Amend the definition of electronic agent to include smart contracts; Define blockchain and smart contracts; and Ensure states cannot avoid giving legal recognition to blockchain records through reverse pre-emption. To read the full text of this legislation, clickHERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4046 | Gosar, Gabbard, Kennedy Introduce Don’t Push My Buttons Act | 2020-10-05 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Representatives Paul Gosar (AZ-4), Tulsi Gabbard (HI-2), and Senator John Kennedy (LA) introduced the Don't Push My Buttons Act. This bill reforms Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act by limiting immunity from liability for online platforms to curate content for users based on collected personal data preferences, unless users elect to receive the content. Custom content curation options for users are not inherently bad, and the bill provides protections to platforms for content curation if the users choose it. The Don’t Push My Buttons Act limits immunity from liability for online platforms to collect personal data and curate corresponding content without consent from the user. “Tech companies are making users the product. Big Tech is collecting user data and manipulating users, often unwittingly. Some may find content curation options convenient, but many users are creeped out and manipulated by data collection and content curation regarding personal habits, preferences, or beliefs. The Don’t Push My Buttons Act empowers users to choose, or decline, custom content curation based on collected personal data, empowering users to protect themselves from unwanted manipulation online,” said Rep. Paul Gosar. “Anti-social media companies treat us like products, exploiting and dehumanizing us for their own profits, without regard for the consequences. They intentionally create and fuel conflict and hate, causing physical, spiritual and mental suffering and pain. They are tearing us apart and destroying our nation,” said Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. “Our legislation takes the power out of the hands of anti-social media corporations and puts it into the hands of the people who use their platforms. We, the people, get to decide whether to subject ourselves to their manipulative algorithms. Their failure to comply lifts all legal immunity they currently enjoy so we can hold them accountable and liable for the devastation and suffering they leave in their wake.” “Social media has many virtues, but too often it divides peo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-biggs-requests-special-counsel-investigate-new-york-attorney | Congressman Andy Biggs Requests Special Counsel to Investigate New York Attorney General | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, requesting that he appoint an independent Special Counsel to open a non-partisan investigation to determine whether New York Attorney General Letitia James violated any laws by her conduct or rhetoric against President Donald Trump and his family. Read the text of the letter below: October 2, 2020 The Honorable William Barr Attorney General of the United States 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Barr, It appears that the Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, is pursuing a personal vendetta to attack the President and his family for her own political gain. That is why in recent days Jeff Landry, the Chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association, and Jim Jordan, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, have written strongly worded letters decrying James' outrageous behavior. I request that you appoint an independent Special Counsel to investigate her actions. James ran on a platform of threatening President Donald J. Trump, his family, and his private businesses with investigations and lawsuits. She promised to "definitely sue him." On multiple occasions before and after her election she accused the President of money laundering, with zero evidence at her disposal. James essentially sought to gain power by promising to abuse power. She even campaigned on passing a bill to change New York's double jeopardy laws just in case she wanted to sue nonspecific people whom the Administration might one day pardon. It seems James is willing to harass the President and "anyone in his orbit," including make up charges and foment public opinion against innocent people. This is an outrageous abuse of prosecutorial power! Since the election, James has continued to comment publicly on the President and publicly assert conclusions and determinations of wrongdoing. She makes these assertions despite purporting to be conducting on-going investigations with respect… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-judiciary-committee-hearing-investigate-source | Congressman Biggs Requests Judiciary Committee Hearing to Investigate Source of Riots Across America | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Jerry Nadler, urging him to immediately call a hearing to investigate the funding source of the riots that have plagued cities across the nation. Read the text of the letter below: October 2, 2020 The Honorable Jerrold L. Nadler Chairman Committee on the Judiciary U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Nadler, We write to urge you to immediately call a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the funding source of the riots plaguing cities across America. We are concerned with the Committee's lack of oversight of this matter and urge you to consider this request. Mr. Chairman, you recently said in an interview that Antifa – an organization inciting violent riots across the country – was "a myth that's being spread only in Washington, D.C." The reality is that Antifa's actions are not a "myth." We know from federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Antifa's actions pose a security threat to many communities across our country. Recently, Attorney General William Barr stated: "We have evidence that ANITFA and other similar extremist groups, as well as actors of a variety of different political persuasions have been involved in instigating and participating in the violent activity." FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that "Antifa is a real thing," and that "we have any number of properly predicated investigations into what we would describe as violent anarchist extremists and some of those individuals self-identify with Antifa." This Committee has failed to engage in substantial oversight of the forces behind these organized riots. Instead, we have spent our limited time conducting partisan Committee business that does not help us advance safety and prosperity for the American people. We urge you to accept that Antifa and other domestic extremist groups pose a real threat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-requests-judiciary-committee-hearing-investigate-source-riots | Congressman Biggs Requests Judiciary Committee Hearing to Investigate Source of Riots Across America | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Jerry Nadler, urging him to immediately call a hearing to investigate the funding source of the riots that have plagued cities across the nation. Read the text of the letter below: October 2, 2020 The Honorable Jerrold L. Nadler Chairman Committee on the Judiciary U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Nadler, We write to urge you to immediately call a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the funding source of the riots plaguing cities across America. We are concerned with the Committee's lack of oversight of this matter and urge you to consider this request. Mr. Chairman, you recently said in an interview that Antifa an organization inciting violent riots across the country was a myth that's being spread only in Washington, D.C. The reality is that Antifa's actions are not a myth. We know from federal agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Antifa's actions pose a security threat to many communities across our country. Recently, Attorney General William Barr stated: We have evidence that ANITFA and other similar extremist groups, as well as actors of a variety of different political persuasions have been involved in instigating and participating in the violent activity. FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that Antifa is a real thing, and that we have any number of properly predicated investigations into what we would describe as violent anarchist extremists and some of those individuals self-identify with Antifa. This Committee has failed to engage in substantial oversight of the forces behind these organized riots. Instead, we have spent our limited time conducting partisan Committee business that does not help us advance safety and prosperity for the American people. We urge you to accept that Antifa and other domestic extremist groups pose a real threat to our comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-september-jobs-report | Congressman Biggs' Statement on the September Jobs Report | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released the Employment Situation Report for September, showing that 661,000 jobs were created, and the nation's unemployment rate decreased to 7.9% last month. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "Thanks to the pro-growth foundation that President Donald Trump has constructed for the first three years of his presidency, America's economy is quickly recovering from the draconian shutdowns instituted by state and local governments. Millions of Americans have returned to work, and more job creations and openings are certainly on the way. President Trump is truly leading the great American comeback. "President Trump understands that there is more work to be done to ensure that all unemployed Americans return to work, and he knows that the local cures for COVID-19 were worse than the disease itself. States and local jurisdictions that are still operating under restrictions or lockdowns must reopen. I am confident that President Trump and his administration will continue to lead the way for America's safe economic recovery for our friends and neighbors who want to get back to work as quickly as possible. Our best days are ahead of us, and I am grateful for the president's commitment to free market principles." ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-introduces-bill-to-protect-native-american-children | McSally Introduces Bill to Protect Native American Children | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Introduces Bill to Protect Native American Children U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation on Thursday to improve and reauthorize several programs within the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. These programs are the only tribal-specific prevention and treatment programs for Native children who are at risk of or have suffered abuse. There is an enormous need for family violence prevention and treatment resources in tribal communities,McSally said.Not only are Native women more likely than any other population to experience domestic violence, but Native children experience abuse and neglect at a higher rate than the rest of the country. Preventing child abuse is critical to the well-being of our tribal communities. My bill will shore up much-needed funding while making vital changes to several programs to improve the prevention, treatment, and investigation of child abuse involving Native children. Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Gila River Indian Community said:The Gila River Indian Community supports the Native American Child Protection Act. Reauthorization of these programs that impact our youth populations and family services programs would provide additional resources that are much needed at the Gila River Indian Communityand throughout Indian Country. We applaud Senator McSally for making these programs a priority. Chairman Peter Yucupicio of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe said:It's great to see Senator McSally and Congressman Gallego reach across the aisle to shore up protections for our Native children. This bill is vital to protecting our community and ensuring that our families are safe. Chairman Dennis Patch of the Colorado River Indian Tribes said:By investing in native youth today, we are building stronger community leaders tomorrow. This is not an issue where we can afford to be reactive, so I thank Senator McSally for understanding that we must take preventative actions now to protect ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-secures-protections-for-tribes-affordable-housing-funding | McSally Secures Protections for Tribes’ Affordable Housing Funding | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Secures Protections for Tribes' Affordable Housing Funding U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced today that tribes will not lose future Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding as a result of the CARES Act funding they received. Following a letter McSally sent last week to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Agency is exempting tribes from the disbursement requirement that would have reduced the amount of future IHBG funding that a tribe is eligible for. This change will ensure that CARES Act IHBG funding can be used for supplemental expenses related to COVID-19, and will not detrimentally impact regular IHBG grant amounts. Indian Housing Block Grants are vital for improving housing conditions on tribal reservations and reducing the spread of the coronavirus, McSally said. This requirement waiver by the Department of Housing and Urban Development is a huge win for tribal communities who can continue to receive this block grant funding regularly. The goal of the CARES Act was to provide needed relief during a crisis, not penalize recovering communities. Background: On September 23, McSally sent a letter to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson asking him to waive the disbursement requirement that would have reduced the amount of future IHBG funding that a tribe is eligible for. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-votes-to-protect-americans-with-pre-existing-conditions | McSally Votes Again To Protect Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Votes To Protect Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) tonight voted once again to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions. Unfortunately, the Protect Act that McSally introduced was blocked by Senate Democrats. Tonight, I voted again to guarantee protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, McSally said. Chuck Schumer and Democrats, however, blocked the bill on the Senate floor. Instead of standing up for the American people, Democrats once again turned their backs on them. I will continue to fight for Arizonans with pre-existing conditions, many of whom can't afford health insurance right now. Let's come together on initiatives like Association Health Plans so small businesses and individuals can band together to access health insurance like big businesses do. Earlier this month, I successfully fought to include language protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions in the Senate's targeted coronavirus relief package. Sadly, Senate Democrats blocked this too. It seems they will always choose scoring a political point over providing relief for the American people they represent. Background: Senator McSally successfully fought to include protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions in the Senate's targeted COVID-19 relief package. On September 10, Senator McSally voted to pass that package. The Protect Act that Senator McSally introduced would: Guarantee the availability of health insurance coverage in the individual or group market, regardless of pre-existing conditions. Prohibit discrimination against patients based on health status including prohibiting increased premiums for patients due to pre-existing conditions. Prohibit insurance companies from excluding coverage of treatments for a beneficiary's pre-existing condition. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-resolution-condemn-vicious-attacks-judge-amy | Congressman Biggs Introduces Resolution to Condemn Vicious Attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Faith, Family, and Character. | 2020-09-29 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to condemn the vicious attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's faith, family, and character. The resolution calls for the House of Representatives to: Condemn any attempt to impose an unconstitutional religious test on Judge Amy Coney Barrett or any other individual seeking election or appointment to public office; Condemn any attempt to disparage Judge Amy Coney Barrett's constitutional right to exercise her religious faith; Condemn any attack on any member of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's family or her selfless decision to adopt two children from Haiti; and Support the Senate's constitutional advise and consent process on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. After Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination was announced by President Donald Trump this past weekend, Congressman Biggs stated: "Since her Senate confirmation process in 2017, Judge Barrett has withstood brutal attacks from the radical left and their allies in the mainstream media. Over the past week, these attacks have intensified as speculation grew about her likely nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. These despicable attacks are rooted in religious bigotry, hatred, and partisanship, and such attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett and members of her family should be condemned by all Americans. Amy Coney Barrett should be judged by her intellect and her record, and not by any other standard - especially not an unconstitutional religious standard." Read the resolution here. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-resolution-condemn-vicious-attacks-judge-amy-coney | Congressman Biggs Introduces Resolution to Condemn Vicious Attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barretts Faith, Family, and Character. | 2020-09-29 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to condemn the vicious attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's faith, family, and character. The resolution calls for the House of Representatives to: Condemn any attempt to impose an unconstitutional religious test on Judge Amy Coney Barrett or any other individual seeking election or appointment to public office; Condemn any attempt to disparage Judge Amy Coney Barrett's constitutional right to exercise her religious faith; Condemn any attack on any member of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's family or her selfless decision to adopt two children from Haiti; and Support the Senate's constitutional advise and consent process on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. After Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination was announced by President Donald Trump this past weekend, Congressman Biggs stated: Since her Senate confirmation process in 2017, Judge Barrett has withstood brutal attacks from the radical left and their allies in the mainstream media. Over the past week, these attacks have intensified as speculation grew about her likely nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. These despicable attacks are rooted in religious bigotry, hatred, and partisanship, and such attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett and members of her family should be condemned by all Americans. Amy Coney Barrett should be judged by her intellect and her record, and not by any other standard - especially not an unconstitutional religious standard. Read the resolution here. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2020/09/28/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-call-increase-new-markets-tax-credit-access/ | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Call to Increase New Markets Tax Credit Access for Native Communities | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined a group of bipartisan Ways and Means Committee members in calling on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) to ensure Native Communities have fair access to the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC). The NMTC has been a successful tool to generate jobs and business opportunities in America’s most distressed rural and urban communities, yet the latest round of NMTC allocation did not provide any credits to entities that commit 100 percent of their activities to aiding Native communities. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), Congresswoman Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA), Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Congressman Daniel T. Kildee (D-MI), Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) also signed the letter. “There is still more to be done to improve this vital tax incentive: increase investment in Indian Country,” emphasized the lawmakers. “Earlier this year, the Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures convened to hear testimony on the impact of the tax code on Native American tribes. Both Native American Members of Congress and tribal witnesses testified that the NMTC is crucial for their communities.” “While there has been investment in Indian Country and in census tracts with native populations (approximately $3.9 billion through 2019), the latest two NMTC allocation rounds resulted in zero allocation for Community Development Entities (CDEs) that committed 100 percent of their activities to aiding Native communities,” the lawmakers continued. “Overall, the poverty experienced in these communities, combined with a lack of access to private capital, is evidence that more NMTC investment is needed. The lawmakers requested “that the Fund examine its allocation application and review process to identify and revise any elements that may inadvertently limit investment in Indian Country or the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-joins-bipartisan-call-increase-new-markets-tax-credit-access | Schweikert Joins Bipartisan Call to Increase New Markets Tax Credit Access for Native Communities | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined a group of bipartisan Ways and Means Committee members in calling on the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) to ensure Native Communities have fair access to the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC). The NMTC has been a successful tool to generate jobs and business opportunities in America's most distressed rural and urban communities, yet the latest round of NMTC allocation did not provide any credits to entities that commit 100 percent of their activities to aiding Native communities. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), Congresswoman Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA), Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Congressman Daniel T. Kildee (D-MI), Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN), and Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) also signed the letter. "There is still more to be done to improve this vital tax incentive: increase investment in Indian Country,emphasized the lawmakers. Earlier this year, the Ways & Means Committee's Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures convened to hear testimony on the impact of the tax code on Native American tribes. Both Native American Members of Congress and tribal witnesses testified that the NMTC is crucial for their communities." "While there has been investment in Indian Country and in census tracts with native populations (approximately $3.9 billion through 2019), the latest two NMTC allocation rounds resulted in zero allocation for Community Development Entities (CDEs) that committed 100 percent of their activities to aiding Native communities,the lawmakers continued. Overall, the poverty experienced in these communities, combined with a lack of access to private capital, is evidence that more NMTC investment is needed. The lawmakers requestedthat the Fund examine its allocation application and review process to identify and revise any elements that may inadvertently limit investment in Indian Country or the participa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/irs-urges-arizonans-to-claim-1200-relief-check-by-october-15 | IRS Urges Arizonans to Claim $1,200 Relief Check by October 15 | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | IRS Urges Arizonans to Claim $1,200 Relief Check by October 15 U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding the Internal Revenue Service announcement urging Americans to claim their one-time coronavirus relief check by October 15. There are 239,037 unclaimed checks in Arizona. The IRS will bemailing out lettersthis month to Americans who don't typically file a federal income tax return urging recipients to visit thespecialNon-Filers: Enter Payment Info Heretool on IRS.gov before the October 15 deadline to register for an Economic Impact Payment. The IRS continues to work hard to reach people eligible for these payments,said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.These mailings are the latest step by the IRS to reach as many people as possible for these important payments. We are releasing this state-by-state information so that state and local leaders and organizations can better understand the size of this population in their communities and assist them in claiming these important payments. Time is running out to claim a payment before the deadline. You can view a copy of the letterHERE. Background: TheCoronavirusAid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)Act establishedEconomic ImpactPayments for individuals who make less than $99,000 a year or married couples that make less than $198,000 a year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4029 | Rep. Gosar's statement on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-09-27 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) made the following statement after President Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his pick to replace the vacancy left by late Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on the Supreme Court. "Yesterday’s announcement by President Trump to nominate Federal Appeals Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court is already being hailed by conservatives nationwide as a brilliant choice. Unlike her predecessor, a far left activist and occasional adherent to the Constitution, Judge Barrett is an accomplished jurist and principled legal scholar who has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to interpreting and upholding our beloved Constitution as written -- and not legislating from the bench. She adheres to the ideology of Justice Antonin Scalia, for whom she clerked. “His judicial philosophy is mine, too,” Barrett said of Justice Scalia. “A judge must apply the law as written. Judges are not policymakers, and they must be resolute in setting aside any policy views they may hold.” President Trump has nominated an amazing person to fill this important seat who will faithfully interpret the Constitution. The American people deserve a fully operational Supreme Court in order to ensure the functions of our government remain unimpeded as it enters into the Fall 2020 work schedule -- where the Court will prepare to take up issues such as Obamacare, the Second Amendment, the right to life, and possibly even the Presidential election itself. There are cries from the Left that the American people should have a choice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice, demanding a delay in a confirmation until after the 2020 election. To them I say two things: 1. The American people need not be lectured on decorum and respect for the Constitution by the Marxist Democrat Party that has spent the last four months shredding the Constitution, rioting, looting and setting American cities ablaze. 2. The American people already spoke in 2016 when they electe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-president-trumps-nomination-judge-amy-coney-barrett | Congressman Biggs Applauds President Trump's Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court | 2020-09-26 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the recently vacated seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Barrett currently sits on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: "I am thrilled with President Trump's latest selection for the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a highly qualified jurist for our nation's highest court, and she has been well regarded and respected by her colleagues. I expect that she will apply the law and the Constitution as originally intended to the cases before her on our nation's highest court. "Since her Senate confirmation process in 2017, Judge Barrett has withstood brutal attacks from the radical left and their allies in the mainstream media. Over the past week, these attacks have intensified as speculation grew about her likely nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. These despicable attacks are rooted in religious bigotry, hatred, and partisanship, and such attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett and members of her family should be condemned by all Americans. Amy Coney Barrett should be judged by her intellect and her record, and not by any other standard - especially not an unconstitutional religious standard. "I hope the Senate moves quickly to consider and confirm this brilliant nominee, and I will be praying for her and her family in the weeks ahead." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-statement-on-judge-barretts-nomination-to-the-supreme-court | McSally Statement on Judge Barrett’s Nomination to the Supreme Court | 2020-09-26 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | McSally Statement on Judge Barrett's Nomination to the Supreme Court U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) released the following statement regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a highly qualified nominee, who I look forward to meeting with and evaluating in the upcoming weeks, McSally said. Judge Barrett is highly esteemed in the legal community and has extensive judicial experience, including serving as a federal judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and clerking for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. She was confirmed to the 7th Circuit in a bipartisan vote in 2017. It is the President's duty to nominate Supreme Court justices and it is the Senate's duty to advise and consent based on who will faithfully interpret our nation's laws and Constitution. After a thorough review of Judge Barrett's merits, the Senate should vote without delay on her nomination. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mcsally-leads-arizona-delegation-to-urge-expansion-of-telehealth-care-at-va-facilities | McSally Leads Arizona Delegation to Urge Expansion of Telehealth Care at VA Facilities | 2020-09-25 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | www.mcsally.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) on Friday led several members of the Arizona congressional delegation in sending a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilke calling on him to adopt and expand telehealth coverage at VA facilities in the state. Out of the three VA Medical Centers in Arizona, only one has the technology to provide tele-critical care coverage. Reps. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ-02), Paul Gosar (R-AZ-04), Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), David Schweikert (R-AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07), and Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) also signed onto the letter. The VA has been a leader in adopting tele-Critical Care coverage for over a decade.However, two-thirds of VAMC ICU beds are still without coverage nationally and zero beds have tele-Critical Care coverage for our brave veterans in our state of Arizona, the members wrote. We believe this gap in ICU coverage must be closed as part of our government's response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read the full letter HERE or below. The Honorable Robert Wilkie Secretary of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 Dear Secretary Wilkie: Thank you for your steadfast commitment to advancing telehealth technologies within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system to enhance care for our veterans. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact veteran care across the nation, we write to express our support for ensuring the rapid adoption of VA telehealth platforms through VA's tele-Critical Care program and accelerating telehealth accessibility for veterans receiving treatment in VA Medical Centers' (VAMCs) Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The VA has been a leader in adopting tele-Critical Care coverage for over a decade. However, two-thirds of VAMC ICU beds are still without coverage nationally and zero beds have tele-Critical Care coverage for our brave veterans in our state of Arizona. We believe this gap in ICU coverage must be closed as part of our government's response to the C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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