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| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-ciscomanis-urging-va-adds-outstation-sierra-vista | Following Ciscomani’s Urging, VA Adds Outstation in Sierra Vista | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following pressure from U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The announcement of the new location comes after the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County closed in May. In July, Congressman Ciscomani wrote a letter to the VA demanding answers on the closure and pressing the agency for a timeline for the opening of a new location. The shuttering of the access point left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away, creating an immense burden for the 18,000 veterans that call Cochise County home. “I am pleased to see the VA take concrete steps to open a new location in Cochise County,” said Congressman Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “Our veterans already face onerous red tape when receiving the benefits they deserve, and we must do all we can to eliminate those burdens. Whether it’s reducing wait times, finding more convenient locations, or expanding access to care, I will always strive to find ways to better serve our veterans.” “The closure of the Vet Center in May left veterans in Cochise County without convenient, accessible care,” said Army veteran Jane Strain. “Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Ciscomani, the VA recognized the need for a location in Sierra Vista. As a result, our veteran community will once again be able to receive the care they need in an expedient and localized manner.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/12/22/media-press-releases-crane-announces-winner-2023-congressional-app-challenge/ | Crane Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge | 2023-12-22 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced Skanda “Jai” McCabe as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Jai is currently a 9th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ. He built his first gaming computer when he was 11 and is very passionate about coding, programing, and hardware development. He plans on using utilizing his gifts to become a computer engineer. “It is inspiring to know young individuals like Jai have a passion for coding, programing, and hardware development,” said Rep. Crane. “His skills and talent will surely help our nation in the future, as we endeavor to preserve America’s security and prosperity by advancing transformative science and technology.” Jai’s app, Notes2, is an innovative and efficient text editing platform that offers users visually dynamic interfaces. The Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially since the program’s inception. Most students who win this challenge are just learning how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish. As the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive the following: Recognition: Rep. Eli Crane and the Congressional App Challenge community will officially recognize the achievement. The winning app will be: Displayed in the US Capitol Building for one year Featured on House.gov for one year Featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us Certificate of Achievement: A formal certificate acknowledging the victory in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge will be presented by the office of Rep. Eli Crane. #HouseofCode: The winner will be invited to attend #HouseofCode, located at the US Capitol Building, and will take place in April 2024. ARTS Act Copyright Waiver: The winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is entitled to have their registration fees waived if they elect to copyright their creation. To learn more about the Congressional App… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomanis-support-congress-passes-annual-defense-package | With Ciscomani’s Support, Congress Passes Annual Defense Package | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) today voted to pass the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress’ annual defense package. Ciscomani represents two military installations, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) in Tucson and Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, as well as over 70,000 veterans across the district. “With emboldened adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran, now more than ever we must ensure our country has the most lethal fighting force on the planet,” said Ciscomani. “This year’s NDAA represents a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to invest in our military and ensure they have everything they need to quickly and decisively counter current and future threats. As the representative for Fort Huachuca and DMAFB, I have a deep understanding on just how crucial the annual NDAA is to not only national defense strategy as a whole but also to our men and women in uniform, and their families. From historic pay raises for our troops to provisions that safeguard our military against partisan ideology, the bill’s passage puts our nation on the strongest path to defend our shores and protect democracy across the world.” The FY2024 NDAA includes a number of critical provisions to our service members and their families: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7139 | Gosar Statement in Response to Hunter Biden Skipping Congressional Deposition | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to Hunter Biden refusing to appear before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee: “Hunter Biden willfully ignoring a legally issued subpoena related to his role in the Biden Crime Syndicate’s corruption and abuse of power is nothing short of obstruction of justice and he should be immediately held in contempt of Congress. Today, I spoke with Speaker Johnson about proceeding with a contempt resolution. The rule of law applies to everyone. No one is above the law, including the president or the president’s son. Failing to appear in response to a lawfully issued subpoena is not an option, rather it is contempt of Congress and a crime. Americans deserve to hear the facts. Hunter Biden must appear before Congress to answer questions about the overwhelming evidence of corruption. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7140 | Gosar Votes to Begin Formal Impeachment Investigation Against Joe Biden | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in support of H. Res 918, legislation formally directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joe Biden: “For nearly a year, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on which I serve, has vigorously pursued all the facts related to Joe Biden’s involvement in the Biden Crime Syndicate’s public corruption schemes, including the tens of millions of dollars funneled to the Biden family by corrupt regimes overseas. The evidence of exploitation and bribery is overwhelming. The contrast between the care being taken in this investigation to afford due process, and to be fact-based, when compared to what the democrats did on the Russian collusion hoax, an impeachment based on lies, and President Trump’s phone call to Ukraine is quite stark. Obviously, any president is free to make phone calls on any topic. To impeach President Trump because he made a phone call made a mockery of Congress. By contrast, the Republican’s impeachment inquiry is fact-based, grounded in reality, and rooted in the desire to stamp out public corruption at the highest levels. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/13/schweikert-federal-borrowing-costs-eclipse-80000-every-second/ | Schweikert: Federal Borrowing Costs Eclipse $80,000 Every Second | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to note that the United States federal government continues to borrow money at an extraordinary pace — eclipsing $80,000 every second for the first time other than during the pandemic. Rep. Schweikert also discussed the optimism surrounding various technologies to promote carbon capture, fentanyl vaccine development, and FDA approval of CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On borrowing costs soaring past $80,000 per second over the last year: [Beginning at 0:59 mark] “We did something today that we’ve never done before — other than in the middle of COVID. But we did something very special today. Over the last 365 days, our borrowing has increased so much the last two months, we’re [borrowing] $80,600 a second. […] I knew we could actually spend ourselves into oblivion. We did it. We’re at $80,000 a second, and we’re only a few ticks away from getting to $7 billion a day. So you think about the fussing that goes on here on the floor where where we’re knifing each other for this or that. Unless it’s covering almost $7 billion in savings, that day, we actually went negative.” On the Left’s resistance to carbon capture technology: [Beginning at 7:14 mark] “There’s this thing called carbon capture. Also, the Left despises it because it would allow you to continue to use, in particular, natural gas. And yet there’s breakthroughs in the technology right now to capture the carbon, sequester it, or convert it into other products. And I actually have a whole library of MIT and others who have had breakthroughs on how to do it. […] There’s even crazy experiments going on around the country and in the world on what they call ambient carbon capture, where the concept of what happens when you can actually start to capture the carbon right at the point source, turn it into … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/12/schweikert-mccarthy-and-bipartisan-bicameral-leaders-reintroduce-forward-act-to-fight-valley-fever/ | Schweikert, McCarthy, and Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Reintroduce FORWARD Act to Fight Valley Fever | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), co-chairmen of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) reintroduced the Finding Orphan-disease Remedies with Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act, bipartisan legislation that supports research initiatives to detect, treat, and combat Valley Fever, a disease caused by a fungus commonly found in desert soils that can infect the lungs of humans and canines. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “I’m pleased to reintroduce the FORWARD Act this Congress as our Valley Fever Task Force makes significant progress in improving care, treatment, and research into this terrible disease that has devastated so many lives in our communities,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As we’ve seen Valley Fever cases rise across the western United States over the last decade, it’s critical that we continue to prioritize the delivery of medical breakthroughs that will help treat our family members and their beloved pets. This bipartisan legislation helps to combat Valley Fever by providing resources to further close the scientific gap in understanding this disease, support research, and accelerate vaccine development that will hopefully eradicate it once and for all.” “Arizonans know the dire impacts of Valley fever all too well, and without action, this disease will pose deadly health risks to a growing number of Americans with few tools to treat it,” said Senator Kelly. “We’re working to invest in the treatments and public health strategies needed to protect the health of Arizona families.” “Funding research and vaccine development to combat Valley fever protects Arizona families and pets in the short-term while strengthening our public health response against future infectious diseases in the long-term,” said Senator Sinema. “I’m proud… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ciscomani-judiciary-chairman-jordan-urge-biden-administration-suspend-cbp | Rep. Ciscomani, Judiciary Chairman Jordan Urge Biden Administration to Suspend CBP One App Appointments | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04) today released a statement urging the Biden Administration to suspend and cancel appointments made through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) “CBP One” app. The request comes as the United States sees a surge of illegal immigrants at the southwest border, with sustained record-breaking CBP encounters, including 12,000 on a single day this week. Instead of enforcing U.S. immigration law to deter illegal immigration, CBP has opted to close or limit access to Ports of Entry in Lukeville, Arizona, San Ysirdo, California, and Eagle Pass, Texas, so that agents and officers can process more illegal immigrants into the United States. The Congressmen are urging CBP to pause and cancel appointments made through the app. “The Biden Administration once again prioritizes illegal immigration over legitimate trade and travel by deciding to suspend operations at our Ports of Entry while continuing to process illegal immigrants through the CBP One App,” said the Congressmen. “Despite CBP not having the manpower to staff Ports of Entry – which our communities rely on – the Administration is still processing nearly 1500 appointments daily through the app, in addition to taking ‘walk-ins’ as needed.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/12/08/media-press-releases-crane-introduces-bill-defund-americas-hate-filled-elite-institutions/ | Crane Introduces Bill to Defund America’s Hate-filled “Elite” Institutions | 2023-12-08 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Yesterday, following a shocking hearing of the House Committee on Education where the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn offered despicably inadequate responses to calls for violence against Jewish students on their campuses, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act. The bill would halt federal funding for any university in the country with an endowment greater than $5 billion. Currently, 21 educational institutions in the United States have endowments that fall into this category, including every Ivy League university. Most of these schools saw alarming increases in antisemitic activity on their campuses following the October 7th Hamas terror attack against Israel, with blatant calls for genocide and Jewish students fearing for their lives. These institutions did little to protect their students, instead helping to cultivate antisemitic environments sympathetic to genocidal terrorists. Right now, American taxpayers are on the hook to finance institutions that function as breeding grounds for hateful, anti-American ideology. That’s on top of the hard-earned tax dollars they’re forced to shill out to the students at these institutions thanks to President Biden’s student loan giveaway. Students at these institutions take out loans to pay for their indoctrination. Then, the Biden Administration misuses American tax dollars to pay the schools off, instead of holding the students accountable for their financial decisions. The bottom line is that the American people are being forced to fund hateful indoctrination from multiple angles and it’s time to pull the plug. Despite the heads of these “elite” institutions droning on about racial and economic “equity,” they’re more than happy to reap the benefits of absurd amounts of federal funding while critical rural institutions like Navajo Nation’s Diné College – the first tribal college in America – are often ignored. “Bankrolling institutions that sympathize with terrorists is unthinkable – especially with $33 trillion in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-servicemembers-shouldnt-be-hook-lost-military-equipment | Congressman Biggs: Servicemembers Shouldn't Be on the Hook for Lost Military Equipment | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in response to social media reports indicating that a separating member of the 82nd Airborne Division was personally charged $3,561 for military equipment he was ordered to leave behind during President Joe Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Congressman Biggs’s letter requests information to determine whether this is a widespread issue for servicemembers who were deployed to Afghanistan during the 2021 withdrawal. “Our courageous servicemembers ought to be treated with dignity for their service and not slapped with an expensive bill,” said Congressman Biggs. “We need to get to the bottom of what happened with this servicemember and ensure that he and others are not financially penalized for following orders. “Secretary Austin must provide us answers and ensure that our servicemembers are treated fairly.” Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (R-AZ), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale Sr. (R-MT), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Rep. Randy K. Weber (R-TX). The letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stanton-demand-dhs-provide-timeline-reopening-lukeville-port-entry | Ciscomani, Stanton Demand DHS Provide Timeline for Reopening of Lukeville Port of Entry | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) demanded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide a timeline for reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE) in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday. The POE closed indefinitely Monday for all pedestrians and vehicles as DHS redirected U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff to assist in processing an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals. In their letter, the congressmen called for clarity on what metrics will be evaluated to determine when the POE will reopen, as well as what resources have been redirected to the Tucson sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations. “Arizonans and Mexicans benefit from efficient cross-border commerce and tourism,” said the Arizona representatives. “We’ve heard from constituents concerned about the impact of the port’s closure on their businesses and personal travel. We’re also deeply concerned the closure may increase wait times and force trade and tourism to reroute to already understaffed ports in the Tucson and Yuma sectors.” Specifically, Ciscomani and Stanton requested answers to the following questions: How was the determination made to close the Lukeville POE, and specifically what metrics will be used to determine when to reopen it? What resources is your department providing to the Tucson sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations? What resources have been diverted from other POEs? | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/07/schweikert-every-dime-that-congress-votes-on-is-borrowed-money/ | Schweikert: Every Dime That Congress Votes on Is Borrowed Money | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor today to hammer home the fact that gross interest will climb above $1 trillion this fiscal year, making interest the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also explained that the Social Security trust fund runs out of money in nine years, setting in an automatic 25% cut in retirement benefits and risking the doubling of senior poverty if Congress continues down an unsustainable fiscal path. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On the Social Security trust fund running out in nine budget years: [Beginning at 3:52 mark] “This fiscal year, the number one spend will be Social Security. Now, let’s talk about this for a moment. Social Security is its own trust fund — its own funding mechanism. None of the money is spent in the general fund. It’s loaned to the general fund, and Social Security gets the special Treasury notes, and then they’re paid interest twice a year. If you ever geek out, and you’re someone that watches U.S. debt, and all of a sudden there’s this sudden spike, often that’s actually because we made our twice-a-year interest payments to Social Security — but it’s separate. But you’ve also got to understand the flip side of that. In nine years, when the Social Security trust fund is empty, it doesn’t have a claim on the general fund either. […] CBO says a 25% cut in your check is coming in nine years. The average couple in America on Social Security [will take a] $17,400 cut. We will double poverty of the senior population in America. It’s immoral, and the solution we get is just raise these taxes, do the cap. […] Right now, it looks like raising the cap on Social Security, doing these other mechanisms, still does not close that $616 billion shortfall. That’s the very first year the Social Security trust fund is gone. Why [isn’t this] talked about constantly here? When defense is l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-house-judiciary-committee-advancing-major-0 | Congressman Biggs Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) applauded the House Judiciary Committee for advancing his major legislation to end the warrantless surveillance of Americans. The Committee passed H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA), in a 35-2 vote. The PLEWSA overhauls Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and requires a warrant for all U.S. person searches. FISA 702 authorizes the federal government to intercept electric communications of non-U.S. persons who are located outside of the United States. But, the communications of Americans are often swept up when monitoring foreign persons, are kept by the intelligence agencies, and can be later accessed without a warrant. This type of backdoor surveillance has been going on for decades and allows for rampant abuse of the FISA authorities. The legislation additionally reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and closes loopholes that allow the federal government to purchase Americans’ data from Big Tech companies without a warrant. “I am grateful to my colleagues for advancing one of the most consequential pieces of legislation ever related to ending government surveillance abuse,” said Congressman Biggs. “The overwhelming, bipartisan vote in favor of this legislation confirms a mutual interest in protecting our Fourth Amendment privacy rights from rogue intelligence actors. Our FISA 702 spying authorities must be used for national security purposes—not nefarious ones. “I urge Speaker Johnson to immediately bring this legislation to the House Floor for a vote and call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this package. Any effort to stall consideration or pass a clean extension of the current FISA authorities is a punishment of the American people.” The legislation may be read here. Current cosponsors of the legislation are: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7131 | Gosar to CBP: Why Close the Lukeville Port of Entry? | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after demanding answers to why the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unnecessarily closed the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE) in Arizona: “Lukeville is the fourth highest POE in Arizona for border crossings. Each day, thousands of people rely on moving through the Lukeville POE to work, vacation, study, visit family and receive medical care. Now Arizonans must go out their way and drive over 200 miles from Lukeville on routes deemed unsafe by the American Embassy in Mexico. Meanwhile, hundreds of illegal aliens continue to walk across the southern border near the Lukeville POE every single day. While Biden coddles and welcomes hordes of illegal aliens, the administration is making it clear it prioritizes illegal aliens over American citizens by closing the Lukeville Port of Entry. I would like answers from the CBP on the reasoning behind the decision of the closing including who made the disastrous decision and why was Lukeville closed instead of a less active port of entry? What is the plan to reopen the Lukeville POE? Why wasn’t more time given to warn citizens about the POE closure? I respect the effort of the many fine border patrol agents who are attempting to do their jobs. However, more than 10 million lawbreakers have entered our country since Joe Biden took office. I expect a timely and reasonable response from CBP explaining their decision to continue rewarding lawbreakers while turning their back on American citizens,” concluded Congressman Gosar. Background: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-major-legislation-end-warrantless-surveillance | Congressman Biggs Introduces Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans | 2023-12-04 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA)—legislation that ends the warrantless surveillance of Americans and combats the weaponization of the federal government. The PLEWSA overhauls Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and requires a warrant for all U.S. person searches. FISA 702 authorizes the federal government to intercept electronic communications of non-U.S. persons who are located outside of the United States. But, the communications of Americans are often swept up when monitoring foreign persons, are kept by the intelligence agencies, and can be later accessed without a warrant. This type of backdoor surveillance has been going on for decades and allows for rampant abuse of the FISA authorities. The legislation additionally reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and closes loopholes that allow the federal government to purchase Americans’ data from Big Tech companies without a warrant. Cosponsors of the legislation are: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). "America’s intelligence community continues to conduct a warrantless, mass surveillance campaign on innocent citizens. In 2021 alone, the FBI misused FISA 278,000 times to spy on American citizens – including a U.S. congressman and political donors. Our civil liberties are at stake. Without serious reforms to FISA 702, our Fourth Amendment rights will be all but gone. My legislation addresses numerous loopholes in federal law to end this unconstitutional practice and to ensure rogue agents are held accountable. I am grateful for the bipartisan, bicameral effort to overhaul the FISA 702 spying authority. I call on my colleagues to pass this legislation into law," said Congressman Biggs. "Substantial reforms to FISA are long overdue, and we commend Chairman Biggs for his s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-releases-statement-ahead-lukeville-port-entry-closure | Ciscomani Releases Statement Ahead of Lukeville Port of Entry Closure | 2023-12-03 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) released the following statement as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to suspend operations at the Lukeville Port of Entry starting Monday. CBP is closing the location to reassign agents and officers to help mitigate the surge of migrants across the Tucson Border Sector. “Every community along our border lives in sync with their counterparts across country lines. Tomorrow’s closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry — a major hub for tourism and everyday travel alike — will hurt every part of life on both sides of the border. From grocery shopping to attending school to visiting a doctor, life as we know it will halt while CBP is forced to pause normal operations and focus entirely on the current migrant surge. “On Friday, I asked the Biden administration to deploy the Arizona National Guard in order to prevent situations just like this. I am urging the administration to fulfill this request immediately before we see any more unintended consequences cripple our communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/tucson-faces-migrant-surge-ciscomani-pushes-national-guard-deployment-arizona | As Tucson Faces Migrant Surge, Ciscomani Pushes for National Guard Deployment to Arizona | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) is urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to request the deployment of the Arizona National Guard to the state to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) efforts at the border. The push comes as the Tucson Border Sector faces the brunt of a surge in migrant traffic at the southern border. Full text of the letter is available here. “[The] Tucson Sector is leading in encounters and our agents and officers are overrun and undermanned,” wrote Ciscomani in a letter to the agency. “The situation is far past a breaking point and those on the frontlines of this crisis are in need of immediate support.” On Wednesday, it was reported that encounters at the southern border had reached nearly 10,000 migrants in a 24-hour period. In the Tucson Sector alone, daily numbers reached almost 3,000 encounters. CBP has had to close ports of entry and pause other operations, such as training activities and communication efforts, in order to reassign staff to combat the surge. Ciscomani, the only naturalized citizen from Mexico in the House Republican Conference, has championed a number of border security efforts during his first year in office, introducing the following provisions: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/01/schweikert-statement-on-the-passing-of-justice-sandra-day-oconnor/ | Schweikert Statement on the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: “Sandra Day O’Connor led a remarkable life as our nation’s first female Supreme Court Justice. An iconic daughter of Arizona, she blazed trails for women everywhere. She was an esteemed jurist who often played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court. “I was fortunate to first meet Justice O’Connor as a teenager when she was kind enough to spend a few minutes of her time with a group of Arizona Teenage Republicans from Saguaro High School at the Arizona State Capitol as she was making her meteoric rise in state politics, leaving a lasting impression that I still hold with me to this day. “She represented the best of Arizona throughout her extraordinary life, and we are better off because of her contributions and commitment to public service. My prayers are with her family as we mourn her passing.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-push-improve-drought-and-flood-resiliency-efforts | Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Improve Drought and Flood Resiliency Efforts | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) this week led a bipartisan group of his colleagues on legislation to support drought and flood resiliency across the country by improving a watershed program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Healthy Watershed, Healthy Communities Act focuses on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program, known as “PL-566”. The legislation aims to improve the PL-566 program by streamlining the program’s planning and administrative processes and creating parity in funding allocations between southwest states and other areas of the country. Ciscomani is joined on the legislation by Reps. Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-08), Harriet Hageman (R-WY-AL), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02). In August, U.S. Senator Michael Bennett (D-CO) introduced companion legislation in the Senate alongside Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Text of the bill is available here. “In areas across my district, programs like the PL-566 program are essential to mitigate flood or drought damage, ultimately ensuring better water security, a lifeline for Arizona’s desert communities,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “By cutting red tape and implementing commonsense fixes, we build on previous successes of the program and allow our communities to tap into the full potential of the resources available to them.” “Water is the most valuable commodity in the West, essential for sustaining people, farms, and wildlife. But two decades of climate change-fueled drought has devastated watersheds in Colorado and the region, posing an existential threat to Colorado’s farmers and ranchers, and everyone who relies on them,” said Rep. Caraveo. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act – a bill that will make the PL-566 program work better for the American West and support drought resilience in Colorado.” “Water is one of humanity’s m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/30/schweikert-congress-has-a-moral-obligation-to-solve-nations-debt-crisis/ | Schweikert: Congress Has a Moral Obligation to Solve Nation’s Debt Crisis | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to explain that every dime that Members of Congress vote on is now on borrowed money, and that spending on interest will eclipse $1 trillion in Fiscal Year 2024, becoming the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also urged his colleagues to tell the truth about the math instead of continuing to ignore the nation’s fiscal challenges. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On the notion that every dime that Congress votes on is on borrowed money: [Beginning at 4:58 mark] “Last year, every dime of non-defense [spending] was borrowed, every dime of [defense spending] was borrowed, and about $400 billion of [mandatory spending] was borrowed. Every dime a member of Congress votes on is borrowed money, plus a chunk of mandatory [spending]. Think of that. If you said, ‘I’m going to balance the budget,’ God bless you. First, you’ve got to shut down the defense system — the Defense Department’s gone. You’ve got to get rid of functionally all of government, and you’ve got to figure out what $400 billion you’re going to remove from Medicare. That’s the math. The math will win. The math is the truth. […] You’ve got to understand the scale. And if someone tells you we’re just not taxing rich people enough, huh? Or someone’s going to tell you, ‘Hey, it’s foreign aid and waste and fraud.’ Fine. Get rid of both. Go after waste and fraud. We should be vicious on it. But don’t pretend that it does anything. I think we did a calculation last year, and foreign aid was, like, 7,8, or 9 days of borrowing. Now we’re borrowing $6.5 billion a day.” On interest spending becoming the second largest expense in all of government: [Beginning at 9:51 mark] “If you’re from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area and you haven’t had about a 22% pay hike in the last 30 months, you are poorer today, and then you wonder why th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-over-invasive-surveillance-program | Congressman Biggs Demands Answers Over Invasive Surveillance Program | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) at the White House, in response to a letter obtained from Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to Attorney General Merrick Garland, detailing an invasive surveillance program titled the Hemisphere Project. This program, funded by ONDCP, provides government agents warrantless access to trillions of Americans' domestic communications records dating back decades, including callers’ Fourth Amendment-protected location information. As Congress considers renewal of Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance ACT (FISA)—a similar type of spying tool which the federal government also continues to abuse—Congressman Biggs argues that the federal government’s surveillance laws require significant reform. “The federal government doesn’t care about your privacy and it’s long past time we end these abuses and hold rogue actors accountable,” said Congressman Biggs. “Just like with FISA 702, invasive federal agents have exploited the Hemisphere Project to assert control over innocent American citizens. This is occurring with ease due to massive loopholes in federal law. “I call on my colleagues to enact the civil liberties protections outlined in the bipartisan, bicameral Government Surveillance Reform Act. “I look forward to hearing Dr. Gupta’s responses to the egregious abuses found in the Hemisphere Project.” The full letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-hasc-chairman-rogers-reaffirm-congressional-support | Congressman Biggs Urges HASC Chairman Rogers to Reaffirm Congressional Support for Israel in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC), and the 70 other House members who have been named to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee regarding his amendment to the House-passed NDAA for Fiscal Year 2024. Congressman Biggs’s amendment expressed the United States’s commitment to Israel and was included in the House-passed version of the bill as Section 1220E. Today’s letter urges Chairman Rogers and House conferees to support inclusion of Section 1220E into the final text of the FY24 NDAA. Section 1220E states the following: (1) since 1948, Israel has been one of the strongest friends and allies of the United States; (2) Israel is a stable, democratic country in a region often marred by turmoil; (3) it is essential to the strategic interest of the United States to continue to offer security assistance and related support to Israel; and (4) such assistance and support is especially vital as Israel confronts a number of potential challenges at the present time, including continuing threats from Iran. “I strongly condemn Hamas’s heinous attacks on Israel. Hamas thugs are filled with pure evil and are needlessly perpetrating heinous acts of terrorism. I fully support Israel’s right to defend itself from those who wish to eradicate it. The United States must continue to make clear its unwavering support for one of its closest allies. “America stands with Israel. I look forward to Congressman Rogers’s inclusion of this section,”said Congressman Biggs. The full list of Republican recipients may be found here; the full list of Democratic recipients may be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stansbury-celebrate-committee-passage-bipartisan-bill-support-tucson | Ciscomani, Stansbury Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Support Tucson-Based Udall Foundation | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week celebrated the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of their bipartisan bill to support the Tucson-based Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882) would reauthorize the foundation, named after Arizona’s former U.S. Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall, until 2028. The Senate companion legislation, led by U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), passed the Senate with unanimous consent in April. “The Udall Foundation is a powerful platform that honors Arizona’s former U.S. Representatives Mo and Stewart Udall’s legacies on our nation’s natural resources and public lands," said Ciscomani. “This bill guarantees the continued operation of the organization, which has been an impactful avenue for students, scholars, and researchers in addressing our top environmental and natural resource concerns. With the committee’s passage of the bill, it is one step closer to becoming law and ensuring the foundation is able to continue its crucial work.” “As a former Udall Foundation Fellow myself, I’m proud that my Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill will allow the next generation of scholars and interns to be empowered to protect and defend our environment and natural resources,” said Stansbury. “Through reauthorization, I’m proud to continue Mo and Steward Udall's extraordinary legacies to protect the environment and ensure Indigenous scholars can contribute their expertise to our higher education institutions and our government." “The Udall Foundation thanks Chair Westerman, Ranking Member Grijalva, and the Committee on Natural Resources for their support of H.R. 2882,” said Charlie Rose, Chair of the Udall Foundation Board of Trustees. “We are especially grateful to our sponsor Representative Ciscomani and original co-sponsor and Committee member Representative Stansbury. The Udall Foundation will continue t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-vasquez-celebrate-new-funding-southline-transmission-project | Ciscomani, Vasquez Celebrate New Funding for Southline Transmission Project | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) held a press conference today to celebrate the recently announced funding for the Southline Transmission Project (Southline). Southline aims to construct a 175-mile transmission line from Hidalgo County, New Mexico in Rep. Vasquez’s district, to Pima County, Arizona in Rep. Ciscomani’s district. It was recently announced as one of three project’s nationwide that will receive funding through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP). Southline is the first phase of a larger planned transmission project to address the need for increased transfer capability in the Desert Southwest and will help unlock renewable energy resources, specifically wind and solar energy, across the region. Click HERE for video of the congressmen’s press conference. “The Southline Transmission Project will be transformative in accessing clean and reliable energy in both my district and Rep. Vasquez’s district,” said Ciscomani. “I was proud to play a role in securing these funds and pleased to see the federal government prioritize this project and Cochise County on the national level. I’m committed to working alongside Rep. Vasquez, our county and local leaders, and other partners as we strive to ensure the project’s success.” “Improving the state’s transmission capacity facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, aligning with New Mexico’s goals for a sustainable and green energy future,” said Vasquez “Most importantly, this project fosters interstate collaboration. This pipeline between New Mexico and Arizona is a great example of successful regional collaboration, enhancing energy connectivity and resource sharing across state lines.” Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to DOE in September advocating for the project’s inclusion in TFP, helping to secure the selection of this project nationally. He also joined Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/11/15/media-press-releases-rep-crane-launches-veterans-advisory-council/ | Rep. Crane Launches Veterans Advisory Council | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | PRESCOTT, AZ – Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), a 13-year veteran of the Navy, former Navy SEAL, and member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, launched a Veterans Advisory Council. The council is multifaceted and geared towards supporting the Congressman’s commitment to veterans and their well-being. The council will serve as a crucial link between Rep. Crane, his constituents who are veterans, and the broader veteran community. Their responsibilities include information sharing, supporting academy nominations, community advocacy, and participation in quarterly updates to ensure that veterans receive the support and representation they deserve. “As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee who represents a significant number of veterans in Northern Arizona, I’m sharply focused on fighting for those who risked their lives for the safety and prosperity of our nation,” said Rep. Crane. “I’m proud to assemble this group that will provide a range of distinct views from across Arizona’s Second Congressional District on issues and challenges facing our veterans.” Inaugural members of the advisory council include: Darryl Ahasteen, U.S. Army Gary Anderson, U.S. Army Rick Johnson, U.S. Marines Sherra Kissee, U.S. Air Force HJ “Mitch” Mitchell, U.S. Air Force Jim Muhr, U.S. Army Brian Price, U.S. Navy Mark Reynolds, U.S. Air Force Steve Reynolds, U.S. Marines Josephine Sibole, U.S. Navy Kelly Silva, U.S. Army John Speer, U.S. Navy Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, U.S. Army Eugene Talas, U.S. Air Force Contact: Zach Kahler ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/15/schweikert-op-ed-we-must-address-americas-looming-debt-crisis-this-is-step-one/ | Schweikert Op-Ed: We Must Address America’s Looming Debt Crisis. This Is Step One | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com on the need for Congress to form a bipartisan debt commission to confront the nation’s imminent debt crisis and preserve social safety net programs for America’s seniors. Additionally, Rep. Schweikert emphasized that a revolution in health care innovation will be necessary to improve outcomes for patients and bring down health care costs, which in turn will reduce overall federal spending. We must address America’s looming debt crisis. This is step one By Congressman David Schweikert Fox News November 15, 2023 Consider this – over the past year, the national debt increased by $2.5 trillion, which amounts to an eye-popping $78,401 every second. U.S. federal borrowing for Fiscal Year 2023 neared 9% of the entire economy. These numbers should terrify every American. As vice chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, I feel compelled to address the alarming growth of our national debt. If we fail to confront this issue head-on, future generations will face the crushing prospect of a combined top marginal tax rate of 100% just to pay for existing government services. We have an opportunity to come together to save our Republic by forming a bipartisan debt commission focused on finding innovative solutions to address this perilous threat and ensure our children and grandchildren have the same opportunities that we had. I commend Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., for pledging to establish a debt commission in one of his first acts since his election. Our primary fiscal challenges stem from demographics. The number of workers-to-retirees ratio has fallen from over 5-to-1 to under 3-to-1. At the same time, 1-in-9 prime age men are not showing up in the workforce. These trends put an immense strain on Social Security and Medicare, programs that American retirees rightfully rely upon. Simply put, we must fulfill our promises to them. At the same time, it is morally indefensible to ask Americans to incur a massive tax… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7094 | Gosar Votes Against Runaway Spending | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. Better known as the laddered continuing resolution, this legislation extends government funding through February 2, 2024, except for funding provided under the Agriculture, Energy & Water, Military Construction &VA, and Transportation and Housing & Urban Development appropriations bills. These four appropriations divisions would receive funding through January 19, 2024: “Failing to include any spending cuts and continuing to fund the entire Biden-Pelosi woke agenda that is destroying our country, driving our nation’s debt dangerously closer to $34 trillion and crushing American families with historically high inflation is not something I could support. Not included in the continuing resolution are any meaningful measures to secure the southern border to stop the surge of illegal aliens and deadly flow of fentanyl that are destroying communities in my district in the great state of Arizona. Over 10 million illegal aliens and over 27,000 pounds of fentanyl have poured into our country since Joe Biden and Secretary Mayorkas took office in 2021. Any continuing resolution proposal must include the border security measures included in H.R. 2, legislation that already passed the House of Representatives, and would reverse Biden’s reckless open border policies. Lastly, rather than being considered separately as a stand-alone issue, as we agreed to earlier this year, the continuing resolution ill-advisedly reauthorizes the Farm Bill through September 2024 without discussion or debate. This is irresponsible and prevents Congress from improving the bill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/14/schweikert-congress-can-no-longer-continue-to-ignore-our-fiscal-reality/ | Schweikert: Congress Can No Longer Continue to Ignore Our Fiscal Reality | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to react to projections that gross interest on the national debt in Fiscal Year 2024 will climb past $1 trillion, making interest the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also discussed Moody’s lowering its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to negative. Additionally, he urged his colleagues to put politics aside and come together to stabilize U.S. debt by achieving a healthier society. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On gross interest projected to eclipse $1 trillion in Fiscal Year 2024: [Beginning at 4:48 mark] “If I had come to this Floor a year or two ago and said gross interest in the 2024 fiscal year was going to cross over $1 trillion, you would’ve laughed your hearts out. Guess what? A couple of hours ago, OMB confirmed gross interest is going to be over $1 trillion this year, making it the second biggest expense of this government. Does anyone understand? A couple years ago, we were looking at numbers at $300-$400 billion. We have more than doubled [that]. Does anyone care? We can just continue to ignore it? “A couple of months ago, I came here and showed some charts that in this fiscal year, we’re going to bring $9.6 trillion to market. About $2 trillion we estimated to be new issuance that’s from the borrowing from this year. The rest is what we call refinancing. It’s the short bonds, even some longer bonds that many of these bonds were really low, I mean, just slightly above zero, and they’re coming back for refinancing. And all of the sudden you have trillions and trillions of dollars that are down here with almost no interest expense to this government, to our taxpayers. And now they’re coming in and we’re starting to see mean interests moving over 3%, and it keeps going up. This should be what we talk about on the Floor. If this continues, it consumes everythi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-ciscomani-honors-veterans-servicemembers-highlights-veteran-focused | VIDEO: Ciscomani Honors Veterans & Servicemembers, Highlights Veteran-Focused Accomplishments | 2023-11-10 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, AZ – Ahead of the Veterans Day holiday, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is highlighting the veteran-focused bills and other efforts he has spearheaded over the last 11 months in Congress. “Our veterans embody the very best of America, willing to sacrifice life and limb so that we can enjoy the freedoms and values we cherish,” said Ciscomani. “With over 70,000 veterans calling our district home, I have a solemn duty to fight for those who served, and it is not a responsibility I take lightly. While we will never be able to repay our veterans and their families for all they have sacrificed, I’m proud of the work my team has done – and will continue to do – to provide for our veterans.” Image Click HERE to watch Rep. Ciscomani’s Veterans Day remarks. In his first year in Congress, Ciscomani has introduced five bipartisan, veteran-focused bills: H.R. 1378, the Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act, which focuses on reducing wait times for veterans seeking disability claims. H.R. 1378 passed the House on September 20, 2023, as a piece of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 1530). H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023, which extends a popular program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that covers costs for veterans seeking job training in high-tech industries. This bill passed the House on May 24, 2023. H.R. 5470, the Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas (VET MEDS) Act, which extends a provision allowing VA-certified providers to conduct disability exams across state lines. This provision was signed into law as a part of a larger Senate package on October 6, 2023. H.R. 5702, the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, which increases housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. H.R. 5938, the Veteran Exam Expansion Act, which expands the pool of providers eligible to cross state lines when conducting disability exams for veterans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/07/house-passes-schweikert-stanton-bill-expanding-affordable-pumped-storage-hydropower-in-arizona/ | House Passes Schweikert, Stanton Bill Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona | 2023-11-07 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated House passage of their bipartisan legislation which enables the exploration of constructing additional pumped storage hydropower facilities in the Salt River reservoir system to keep energy costs low for Arizonans, help stabilize the state’s electric grid during peak demand, and boost the supply of affordable and reliable energy. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. Rep. Schweikert speaks in support of his bill expanding affordable pumped storage hydropower in Arizona. Click here to watch his remarks. Pumped storage hydroelectricity allows water to be pumped from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir when energy demand is low. When energy demand is high and power is needed on the grid, the upper reservoir is released downhill back into the lower reservoir and run through hydropower turbines which can generate up to 10-12 hours of reliable energy. “I am glad to see the House come together to pass our legislation which enables the development of additional pumped-storage hydropower sites on the Salt River, further increasing the supply of affordable and reliable energy for communities across central Arizona,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As our state’s economy and population continue to explode, we must embrace long-term energy storage technologies to lower costs for Arizona residents. I’m proud to have worked with Rep. Stanton to shepherd this bill through the House, and I look forward to its passage in the Senate as it moves one step closer to becoming law.” “I’m proud the House overwhelmingly passed our bipartisan bill to help facilitate the innovative development of pumped storage hydropower, and I’m grateful to Congressman Schweikert for his partnership,” said Rep. Stanton. “Not only do pumped storage projects provide greater flexibility and improve reliability in our energy grid, they cut utility costs for Arizona families and businesses.” “As President Biden continues his war on America… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-named-public-servant-year-tucson-hispanic-chamber-commerce | Ciscomani Named Public Servant of the Year by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 2023-11-06 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) was named the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (THCC) Public Servant of the Year. The THCC honored Ciscomani with the award at their 2023 Noche de Exitos & Bi-National Awards Gala on Friday. Image You can find video remarks from Rep. Ciscomani HERE and photos from the event HERE. “It’s an incredible honor to be named Public Servant of the Year by the THCC – and a truly full circle moment,” said Congressman Ciscomani, who served as the THCC’s Vice President of Outreach from 2011 – 2015. “As the first immigrant from Mexico to serve in Congress from Arizona, I am honored to represent our community and advocate for the people and the place I call home. The individuals, organizations, and businesses that make up the THCC are the drivers of what truly matters in our communities: creating jobs, signing paychecks, building strong communities – the foundation for the American Dream. A Dream my parents went after and have achieved. I am humbled by this recognition from an organization I so deeply appreciate and was grateful to celebrate alongside my entire family.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7079 | Gosar Supports Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Funding Bill | 2023-11-05 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in favor H.R. 4821, legislation funding the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 which included three amendments offered or cosponsored by Congressman Gosar: “This budget vote has started the process of undoing the reckless spending and bizarre woke policies implemented by the prior Congress. I am pleased to cast my vote in favor of this important legislation that claws back nearly $10 billion from Biden’s green-new deal policies such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and radical Environmental and Climate Justice grant program. This legislation also prevents the Biden regime from implementing several onerous regulations on public land uses, including those abounding in Arizona, that should remain available for hunting, fishing, mineral production and oil and gas leasing. Importantly, three amendments I authored or cosponsored were included in this funding bill that passed and will have immediate benefit to Arizonans. My amendment #91 prohibits funding to be used to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule by the EPA titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter." The EPA’s proposed rule will lower the particulate matter (PM) standard to a level Maricopa County and other counties in Arizona could never meet. The PM present in Arizona is not due to manufacturing but is naturally occurring. There is no way to lower the PM in the desert. The EPA must consider the world in its natural state. Without any contribution from mankind, there will be dust and particulate matter in Arizona that exceeds the proposed rule by the EPA. Agencies should be able to recognize the differences between a rain forest and a desert. My amendment #92 prohibits the Biden regime from implementing, administering, or enforcing the recent land grab via the Grand Canyon Natio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/11/02/media-press-releases-crane-votes-support-israel-jewish-state-eradicates-hamas/ | Crane Votes to Support Israel as Jewish State Eradicates Hamas | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “The Jewish State has been a valuable partner of the U.S. since its miraculous founding in 1948 and our mutually beneficial relationship has made both nations safer and more prosperous. “Israel is defending herself against vicious animals who aim to carry out a genocide against Jews. This aid package, which is offset by rescinding billions for Biden’s weaponized IRS, is reciprocal of our shared interests—not a furtherance of another forever war. Israel is up against the same forces of darkness that have fueled countless Islamic terror attacks against Americans. The recent onslaught in Israel has already claimed the lives of at least 33 American civilians, with more Americans missing or being held hostage. “The October 7th terror attack sheds light on the threats we’re exposed to within the American homeland, thanks to Biden’s open border. “As a believer, as an American, and as a veteran, I am proud to stand with Israel.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7078 | Gosar Votes to Support Israel’s Security | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, legislation providing $14.3 billion in weapons and equipment to Israel for much-needed military assistance. “I stand firmly with Israel to ensure our ally in the Middle East has the necessary support to fight back and defend itself from the terrorists who attacked on October 7, killing 1,400 Israelis and 30 American citizens. This legislation provides urgently needed resources to Israel while helping to ensure the safe return of American citizens. Importantly, the cost of this bill is fully offset by rescinding $14.3 billion for the Internal Revenue Service made available in the phony “Inflation Reduction Act” to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to harass hard-working Americans,” concluded Congressman Gosar. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-energy-secretary-granholm-visit-southline-transmission-project | Ciscomani Joins Energy Secretary Granholm for Visit to Southline Transmission Project in Cochise County | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | COCHISE COUNTY, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a visit to the Southline Transmission Project (Southline) yesterday in Cochise County. During the visit, Secretary Granholm announced that Southline is one of three projects nationwide to receive funding through the DOE’s Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP). Southline is a proposed 175-mile, 748 MW transmission line from Arizona to New Mexico that will help unlock renewable energy resources, specifically wind and solar energy, across the region. Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to DOE in September advocating for the project’s inclusion in TFP, helping to secure the selection of this project nationally. Image Click here for more photos and videos from the visit. “The Southline Transmission Project will be transformative in accessing clean and reliable energy in our region,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “I am pleased to see the federal government prioritize this project as one of three nationwide and recognize that Cochise County is the best place for this investment. I was proud to play a role alongside local mayors and county supervisors in securing these funds and look forward to our continued partnership to ensure its success.” “We are grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his support and advocacy for Southline's selection by the Department of Energy's Transmission Facilitation Program,” said Al Vickers, Chief Operating Officer for Grid United, a co-developer for the project. “Southline's development will provide electricity when it’s needed, where it’s needed to ensure that all communities in the Grand Canyon State have access to reliable, resilient and affordable electricity.” This project is aimed at enhancing grid reliability and resiliency in the southwest region. It will create nearly 2400 new jobs and invest approximately $4 million into the community. Learn more about Southline here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/28/schweikert-williams-place-friendly-wager-on-diamondbacks-rangers-world-series/ | Schweikert, Williams Place Friendly Wager on Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series | 2023-10-28 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Roger Williams (TX-25) announced they are placing a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Congressman Schweikert offered street tacos as a concession if the Diamondbacks lose, while Congressman Williams wagered Texas barbecue if the Rangers are defeated. As a bonus, Congressman Schweikert also threw in Scorpion lollipops if the Diamondbacks somehow fail to clinch the World Series. The Diamondbacks and the Rangers face off tonight in Game 1 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The last time the Diamondbacks made the World Series was in 2001, when they won the best-of-seven playoff over the New York Yankees. “With the D-backs on a roll, this friendly wager seemed like a no-brainer,” said Congressman Schweikert. “I feel confident I’ll be enjoying some delicious Texas barbecue after the Snakes come out on top when it’s all said and done. Embrace the Chaos!” “With the Texas Rangers’ impressive pitching and hitting, I am all in for a friendly wager,” said Congressman Williams. “I’ll be ready to enjoy those street tacos from Congressman Schweikert when the Rangers take the series in six. It is time to Go and Take It!” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-cherfilus-mccormick-sponsor-new-bipartisan-effort-support-community | Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Sponsor New Bipartisan Effort to Support Community College Nursing Programs | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced new bipartisan legislation this week to support additional funding for nursing programs at community colleges. Full text of the legislation is available here. The Grants for Resources in Occupational Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act expands eligibility to the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention–Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (NEPQR) grants under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to include community colleges. The bill would also prioritize allocating up to 50 percent of total funds to community colleges or partnerships with community colleges. Currently, a large majority of these grants go to 4-year institutions. “As a proud graduate of Pima Community College, I know how crucial these institutions are to students, the workforce, and our communities,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “These students should have the same opportunities and funding as their counterparts at a 4-year university. This bill strengthens our nursing workforce while improving the programs offered by our community colleges.” “The national nursing shortage has hit health facilities hard and compromised access to quality care,” said Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick. “That is precisely why we must make it easier for community college students to pursue a successful career in nursing, without worrying about financial hurdles. I am proud to introduce the bipartisan GROWTH Act of 2023, which will bolster our healthcare system and address this critical workforce shortage.” Reps. Ciscomani and Cherfilus-McCormick are joined on the bill by Reps. John James (R-MI-10), David Trone (D-MD-06), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). This legislation is also supported by American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and Families USA. "Pima Community College's nursing programs are considered among the best by the healthcare employers in our region,” said Dr. Dolores Duran-Cerda, the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-congratulates-speaker-mike-johnson | Congressman Biggs Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives electing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the House’s 56th Speaker: “I congratulate Mike on his unanimous selection as House Speaker. Mike and I came into Congress together in 2017. I’ve gotten to know him quite well over the years. Mike is intelligent, respectful, and a listener. He is a true conservative and a constitutional scholar. Mike has a good grasp of how this place works. “House Republicans are united behind Speaker Mike Johnson. Since his election by Congress, Speaker Johnson has immediately gotten the House back to work. I look forward to working with him to bring real change to Washington and fight for the American people.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/25/media-press-releases-rep-crane-leads-effort-terminate-employment-hamas-supporting-dhs-asylum/ | Rep. Crane Leads Effort to Terminate Employment of Hamas-Supporting DHS Asylum Officer | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Following reporting from the Daily Wire, revealing that Nejwa Ali, an Asylum Officer at the Department of Homeland Security, posted extremist content on her social media glorifying the recent terrorist attack in Israel, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas calling for her immediate termination. “We are writing to address a concern regarding your decision to hire Nejwa Ali. It is my understanding your Department employs Ali, the former spokeswoman for the Palestinian Liberation Organization, as an Asylum Officer. As an Asylum Officer, Ms. Ali would be responsible for vetting asylum seekers to ensure they are not a threat to the country.” Ms. Ali has a history of posting abhorrently antisemitic and hateful rhetoric on her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, which has only intensified since Hamas carried out an attack against Israel on October 7. The terror attack claimed the lives of more than 1,400 people, including 31 Americans. The attack involved Palestinian militants paragliding into Israel upon which they set civilians on fire, raped women, kidnapped children, and slaughtered entire families. Following the attack, Ms. Ali posted a graphic of armed terrorists paragliding into Israel with the caption “FREE PALESTINE, glorifying and justifying the murderous rampage carried out by Hamas terrorists. In another post, Ms. Ali exclaims, “F*** Israel and any Jew who supports Israel.” Rep. Crane is joined by Reps. Brecheen (R-OK), Rosendale (R-MT), Ogles (R-TN), Miller (R-IL), Cloud (R-TX), and Norman (R-SC) in calling out Ali’s employment. “This inexplicable hiring decision by Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security clearly shows that the Biden Administration cannot be trusted to keep our border secure and our country safe. Terrorist sympathizers should not be employed by our federal government, period,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen. “It’s disgraceful that someone who supports terrorism and harbors such vile, antisemitic beliefs is stationed within one of our nation’s inst… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/24/media-press-releases-newsweek-op-ed-rep-eli-crane-dont-fall-bidens-foolish-attempt-tie-funding/ | Newsweek Op-Ed by Rep. Eli Crane: Don’t Fall for Biden’s Foolish Attempt to Tie Funding for Israel to Ukraine | 2023-10-24 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Click here to read the full piece. As the world watches in horror as news outlets continue to report on the atrocities unleashed on Israeli civilians at the hands of Islamic terrorists, the United States rightly stands shoulder to shoulder with our ally. Yet while our only ally in the Middle East seeks to defend herself against terrorists hellbent on her complete destruction, President Biden is asking Congress to tether reckless funding for the conflict in Ukraine to aid for Israel—instead of moving to secure our border to prevent a similar attack on American soil. The modern Jewish State has been a mission critical partner of the United States since its miraculous founding in 1948. For the past 75 years, the United States has stood resolute with Israel, sharing in a mutually beneficial relationship that has made both nations safer and more prosperous, while making the world more secure. From intelligence sharing and military cooperation that aids our security efforts, to water and medical technology that help our citizens live prosperously, our friendship with Israel has served the United States well. The security assistance the United States sends to Israel on an annual basis provides them with the weapons, munitions, and technology to fight back against dark forces who wish to see the Jewish people erased from their ancestral homeland. Those dark forces were out in full, horrifying display on October 7, when Hamas terrorists launched a murderous attack against Israelis—setting civilians on fire, slaughtering entire families, raping women in the streets, and kidnapping children. As Israel defends herself against vicious animals who wish to carry out a genocide against Jews, any foreign aid the U.S. provides to Israel would be reciprocal of our shared interests—not an advancement of globalist interests. Israel is being forced to combat the same forces of darkness that have fueled countless terror attacks, including the horrors of September 11, 2001, that have killed thousands of Americans. Not to mention, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-bipartisan-bill-streamline-residential-access-solar-energy | Ciscomani Joins Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Residential Access to Solar Energy Systems | 2023-10-23 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) joined a bicameral group of his colleagues in introducing legislation to streamline residential solar project permits. In August, Arizona was named one of the top five states for generating solar power. The Streamlining Home Installations of New Energies (SHINE) Act (H.R. 5997) directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with state and local governments to encourage and facilitate adoption of SolarAPP+ – an online tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory – which automates permitting and approvals of residential renewable energy systems. Ciscomani introduced the bill with his colleagues, Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV-03) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20). Full text of the bill is available here. “With an average 300 days of sunshine per year in our state, Arizonans deserve reliable and affordable access to solar energy,” said Ciscomani. “The SHINE Act works to cut bureaucratic red tape and streamline the permitting process for homeowners seeking to adopt solar energy systems, encouraging the use of this abundant, sustainable energy source.” “As one of the top ten states for solar in the nation, the clean energy transition is already well underway in Nevada. But permitting delays for rooftop solar and other residential energy systems are making this transition more costly and more time-consuming for homeowners, businesses, and local governments alike,” said Lee. “The SHINE Act is a launchpad for a proven permitting approach that will cut delays, save homeowners money, boost our small businesses, and maximize government efficiency — all at minimal expense to the taxpayer. That’s what I call a bipartisan no-brainer.” “Rooftop solar and other distributed energy resources present tremendous opportunities to build a more sustainable future; however, permitting barriers exist that add unnecessary costs and delays for homeowners,” said Tonko. “I am proud to support the SHINE Act to build upon DOE’s proven efforts to break down these barriers to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7058 | Gosar to Mexico: Honor Your Water Treaty Commitments | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to recent disclosures that Mexico has failed to comply with a 1944 water treaty requiring it to supply the United States with water from the Rio Grande River: “I formally requested that the Biden administration investigate troubling disclosures that Mexico has failed to meet its side of treaty obligations to supply water to the United States. The treaty requires the U.S. to provide water to Mexico from the Colorado River, and Mexico was to provide water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande. The United States has complied with its treaty obligations, Mexico has not. This lack of adherence to the treaty is unacceptable. If Mexico continues to ignore its responsibilities, the United States should unilaterally remedy the breach and withhold Colorado River water from Mexico and store it in Lake Mead or distribute to users,” concluded Congressman Paul Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar sent a letter to Interior Secretary Haaland requesting the Department of Interior investigate reports that Mexico has failed to meet its water treaty obligations. The 1944 water treaty entitled the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and the Rio Grande was signed by the United States and Mexico on February 3, 1944 and ratified by the United States Senate on April 18, 1945 and by President Truman on November 1, 1945. Under the treaty, the United States is required to provide Mexico with 1.5 million acre-feet of water every year from the Colorado River, while Mexico must supply the United States with 1.75 million acre-feet of water from tributaries of the Rio Grande river every five years. The United States has fully complied with its treaty obligations, Mexico has not. We are in the third year of the current five-year cycle, and Mexico is 600,000 acre-feet of water short of the amount – or 39% of the total – that Mexico needs to have provided in order to keep pace with the provisions of the treaty. The Texas C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7059 | Gosar Statement on Biden Request to Jointly Fund Wars in Ukraine and Israel | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to Mr. Biden’s incoherent request for nearly $100 billion supplemental funding package for Israel and Ukraine: “This situation in Israel is not the same as Ukraine and requests for funding must be debated and voted on separately. It is a mistake to couple Israel funding with Ukraine funding. I will vote for necessary funding to assist Israel in its time of need but if it is combined with billions more for Ukraine, I will vote no. I have voted against every dime spent supporting the proxy war in Ukraine and I will not start now just because it is wrapped in an Israeli flag. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-gonzalez-introduce-push-expedite-screenings-ports-entry | Ciscomani, Gonzalez Introduce Push to Expedite Screenings at Ports of Entry | 2023-10-19 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation today aimed at expediting screenings at ports of entry. The Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act creates a new “image technician” position within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess scans of cargo and determine whether further inspection is necessary. It also creates a “supervisory image technician” position to review images that are more difficult to assess. This position will also serve as a liaison between image technicians and the National Targeting Center. Full text of the bill is available here. “The addition of image technicians at our ports of entry will allow CBP officers to review what’s coming through in a more thorough manner, thwarting the flow of drugs, weapons, and human smuggling that we are currently seeing,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “Law enforcement has previously called for this type of support and, as morale plummets, I am proud to lead on this bipartisan, bicameral effort to support CBP and law enforcement.” “Ensuring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the necessary resources to address personnel shortages and strengthen our border security is a top priority of mine,” said Rep. Gonzalez. “This bipartisan bill provides additional personnel to scan cargo at our ports of entry, helping prevent dangerous substances like fentanyl from entering our communities, while also decreasing wait times and keeping our borders secure.” Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “Successfully inspecting cargo at our ports of entry helps stop dangerous drugs like fentanyl from coming into the US,” said Sen. Lankford. “Border law enforcement have asked for support to analyze cargo images in real time, so they can focus on the person-to-person contact that enables them to catch criminals. Adding these positions makes sure cargo can be thoroughly inspected for illegal drugs, g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/19/media-press-releases-watch-crane-bartiromo-biden-admin-wants-nothing-do-keeping-americans-safe/ | WATCH — Crane to Bartiromo: Biden Admin Wants Nothing To Do with Keeping Americans Safe | 2023-10-19 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “This is why this Administration and my colleagues on the other side infuriate me because they play politics with border security and they put politics above the safety of Americans,” said Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) yesterday morning to Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria. “When I’m sitting in these committee hearings, I can’t even get colleagues on the other side to admit that a wall or a barrier is an important part of a security system. They’ll sit there and say ‘oh yeah, well, people can go over the wall or people can tunnel under the wall.’ And that’s true, Maria, but the fact of the matter is that real security has always been and will always be overlapping deterrence. “It’s not just a wall by itself–it’s a wall, it’s agents that are well trained, it’s intelligence and so many other things that work in coordination to keep Americans safe. And you can tell this Administration wants nothing to do with keeping Americans safe by their actions and their policy changes.” WATCH HERE On support for Israel in light of the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists following a breach of the Gaza-Israel border: “[W]e need to support Israel, we have supported them in the past, we’re doing it right now, and we’ll continue to support them in the future. “As a Christian, I’m well aware of the Book of Genesis where God says ‘I will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.’ I think we can continue to support Israel, but here’s the thing Maria–we can do that and make the safety of our own citizens first and primary and that’s something we hardly ever do. To me, this is one more time where many members of Congress and our leaders look to something else–an atrocity going on in the world and they completely drop the ball and forget about what’s going on here. They forget about our wide open border, the 240 individuals since Biden took office that have been on the terror watchlist that have been encountered at the southern border, and the 1.5 million got-aways–we don’t know who they are, we don’t know w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-cherfilus-mccormick-introduce-bipartisan-effort-expand-cross-state | Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Expand Cross-State Disability Exam Providers for Veterans | 2023-10-12 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced legislation today to expand the pool of providers eligible to cross state lines when conducting disability exams for veterans. Both representatives are members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) contracted physicians have had ability to practice across state lines since 2016. In 2020, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act gave temporary authority to VBA-contracted nurse practitioners, physician assistants, audiologists, and psychologist. This legislation, titled the Veterans Exam Expansion Act, would expand that authority to include dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists. Full text of the bill is available here. “Time and time again, I hear of the burdens our veterans face when it comes to receiving their benefits, from bureaucratic red tape to lengthy wait times,” said Rep. Ciscomani, whose district is home to over 70,000 veterans. “By expanding who and where our veterans can go for disability exams, it will be easier and faster for our veterans to get the disability benefits they rightfully deserve.” “By allowing VA-contracted medical providers to perform disability exams across state lines, more veterans will be able to quickly get the benefits they deserve and have earned — reducing barriers to benefits nationwide,” said Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. “I am introducing this bipartisan legislation with my House Veterans’ Affairs Committee colleague so that the VA can better serve veterans, including those in rural and underserved communities which face limited access to medical care and examinations.” The legislation is supported by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “With more veterans seeking the benefits they’ve earned, it’s imperative that VA-contracted examiners are allowed to se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/11/schweikert-introduces-legislation-redirecting-frozen-iranian-assets-to-support-israel/ | Schweikert Introduces Legislation Redirecting Frozen Iranian Assets to Support Israel | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced the Fortify Israel Act, legislation authorizing the $6 billion in funds that were recently unfrozen for Iran to be repurposed to Israel to help bolster the country’s defenses in the wake of the barbaric and unprovoked attacks organized by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. The funds would be made available through a non-interest-bearing account to procure weapons, equipment, and services for Israel. The bill stipulates that in addition to the $6 billion released to Iran, any current or future Iranian assets seized by the U.S. Treasury Department will be permitted for Israel to use as it fights to defend itself against terrorism. This legislation also prohibits any blocked assets from being released to Iran until all hostilities between Hamas and other Iranian-backed groups and Israel have ceased. Additionally, Israel must be fully compensated for harms resulting from Hamas’ invasion before any Iranian assets are unfrozen, and Congress must be notified at least 30 days in advance of such release of Iranian assets. “With each passing hour, the details of the barbaric and unconscionable assault against Israel coordinated by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists become increasingly horrific,” said Congressman Schweikert. “The United States must stand firmly and offer unwavering support to our strongest ally in the Middle East by any means necessary. This legislation ensures any current or future foreign assets frozen by the Treasury Department, including the $6 billion in Iranian funds recently unfrozen, be used to support Israel’s right to defend itself. The Iranian regime and other state sponsors of terrorism can no longer be permitted to fund Hamas’ terrorist activities against the people of Israel.” Original co-sponsors of the Fortify Israel Act include Reps. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Keith Self (TX-03), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Mike Carey (OH-15), Rich M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7040 | Gosar Cosponsors Resolution Supporting Israel’s Right to Self-Defense | 2023-10-10 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas following the heinous attack by the terrorist group: “Today, I joined 390 of my colleagues and cosponsored a bi-partisan resolution condemning the brutal attack by the Iranian-backed terrorists. In 2011 and 2012, two amendments I authored passed the House of Representatives prohibiting funds to Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood and Hezbollah. My amendment ratifying Israel’s right to defend the sovereignty of its borders also passed the House of Representatives. I fully support Israel’s right to self-defense following the invasion by Hamas, who entered Israel’s borders and senselessly slaughtered hundreds of innocent victims, including at least 14 Americans,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. He is an ardent supporter of Israel and has taken numerous actions to support this nation during his time in Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/07/media-press-releases-crane-america-must-stand-israel/ | Crane: America Must Stand With Israel | 2023-10-07 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “On September 11, 2023, Joe Biden and his administration unchained $6 billion for use by the Islamic Republic of Iran with no accountability. Iran is an active financier of terror groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, directly fueling vicious attacks against the innocent. “This morning, Hamas infiltrated Israel’s borders, launching a barbaric onslaught against innocent civilians, murdering and kidnapping women and children. “The State of Israel has every right to defend itself and respond with overwhelming force to ensure the barbarism of today’s events are never repeated. Calls for Israel to back down and not retaliate are fueled by a hateful indifference as to the existence of the Jewish State. “The sadistic animals who carried out these attacks share no moral equivalence with Israel. There is no rational justification. America must stand with Israel.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/07/schweikert-statement-on-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel/ | Schweikert Statement on Hamas Terrorist Attacks Against Israel | 2023-10-07 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement on the unprovoked and coordinated attacks organized by Hamas terrorists against Israel: “I strongly condemn the unprovoked attacks coordinated by Hamas terrorists against Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. The utterly appalling violence inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians is horrific. The United States must stand on the side of freedom and offer unwavering support for Israel as they fight to defend their homeland.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stansbury-introduce-bill-reauthorize-binational-water-research | Ciscomani, Stansbury Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Binational Water Research Program | 2023-10-05 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) introduced legislation on Tuesday to reauthorize the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP), a federal program that supports binational research on groundwater security, quantity, and quality in border communities. Full bill text is available here. “By collaborating with our regional neighbors across state lines and international borders, we are able to expand our understanding of our water resources while strengthening our binational partnership with Mexico.” said Rep. Ciscomani. “This legislation will allow the crucial research between our countries to continue, ultimately benefitting water security in both the United States and Mexico.” “In New Mexico, we know that water is life,” said Rep. Stansbury. “We also know that water security is not assured. The reauthorization of this program will allow us to continue in taking critical steps to support groundwater research in the Southwest, and ensure the long-term water security of our communities.” The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Reauthorization Act (TAAP Act) continues TAAP, which was originally authorized in 2006 by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and U.S. Representative Jim Kolbe (R-AZ-05). This program facilitates studies between the U.S. Geological Service (USGS), the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico, and Texas A&M and universities and agencies in Mexico. “Water is the lifeblood of communities along the Southwest border,” said Bruce Wright, a member of Ciscomani’s Advisory Council and former member of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. “Water is an essential element of a strong border economy, healthy environment and ecosystem, and high-quality lifestyle. During times of persistent drought and evolving climate change, it is critical that we protect our transborder aquifers and ensure that we have a reliable and safe source of water for the communities along the US-Mexico border. This is important legislation that will fund research b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/05/media-press-releases-breaking-washingtons-wheel-incompetency-corruption/ | Breaking Washington’s Wheel of Incompetency & Corruption | 2023-10-05 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Click here to read the full piece in the White Mountain Independent. As a veteran who served this country for 13 years, I take the call each of us has on our lives and the responsibility that comes with those callings seriously. I took up the call to join the Navy the week after 9/11, and like many Americans, I believed it was my time to step up to serve and give back to this country. I knew that was a pivotal moment in our history and that the next generation needed to answer the call for the good and future of the nation. Over the course of 13 years, I served on five wartime deployments, three to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3. Following my service in the Navy, I harnessed my military background and life experience to start a small business with my wife, Jen, that employed and gave back to veterans across the country. After some time in the private sector, I felt the call to begin serving my country in a new capacity. My wife and I prayed for direction and felt that the Lord was pulling me towards the fight in our nation’s capital. For too long, I had watched elected politicians promise one thing on the campaign trail and then get to Washington and put their own selfish ambitions and desire for earthly glory before their commitments to their constituents. It doesn’t take a professional political pollster to figure out that people in this country are sick and tired of being sick and tired. The American people know that the leadership in DC isn’t working with their best interests in mind. Selfish politicians are happy to prioritize their ambitions and greed, selling out the people they’re supposed to advocate on behalf of. Our government should be by the people, of the people, and for the people, but has been twisted beyond recognition to cater to grifters willing to suck up to lobbyists and sell their souls to special interest groups. When I decided to run, I committed to actually representing the residents of Northern Arizona, to make sure their voices weren’t steamrolled by the status quo of this c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/05/schweikert-honors-dr-c-t-wright-at-fountain-hills-post-office-dedication-ceremony/ | Schweikert Honors Dr. C.T. Wright at Fountain Hills Post Office Dedication Ceremony | 2023-10-05 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | FOUNTAIN HILLS — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) participated in a dedication ceremony of the Fountain Hills Post Office in honor of Dr. C.T. Wright for his devotion to public service and meaningful contributions that left a remarkable impact on countless Arizona communities. Congressman Schweikert was joined by Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey, U.S. Postal Service Arizona/New Mexico District Manager John Morgan, and Dr. Wright’s niece, Dr. Olivet James-Robinson, as they reflected on the life and legacy of Dr. Wright. Dr. Wright’s relatives were presented a plaque commemorating the renaming of the post office as the “Dr. C.T. Wright Post Office Building” and given a red line copy of the Public Law that Congressman Schweikert shepherded through Congress, as well as a framing of the Congressional Record marking the day the legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “This is a reward for someone who took on brutal challenges and overcame them. He never let the battles darken his soul. We are all better as individuals and a community because the Wrights chose to spend part of their lives with us. And that’s what makes this such a moral, special occasion,” said Congressman Schweikert. To watch Congressman Schweikert’s remarks, click here. Background: Dr. C.T. Wright was a passionate educator, bringing his expertise to many of the country’s historically black colleges. In the years following his time teaching, Dr. Wright shifted his focus more broadly to help with human rights. He was the founder of Light of Hope Institute. For the last 21 years of his life, Dr. Wright was a resident of Arizona. As a figurehead in the local community, he served in several capacities, including Chairman of the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency; member of the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board; President of the Fountain Hills Kiwanis Club; and President of the Arizona African Society. On October 20, 2021, Congressman Schweikert introduced legislation designating the Fountain Hills… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-releases-statement-motion-vacate | Ciscomani Releases Statement on Motion to Vacate | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) released the following statement on the motion to vacate: "The American people deserve better than the chaos controlling Congress right now. Speaker McCarthy’s removal is pointless, unproductive and harmful to the agenda we put forth when we were elected. We have 43 days to deliver on a spending package to fund the government, protect our borders and rein in spending that has spiraled us into historic inflation levels. Yet a handful of Republicans partnered with Democrats to stop our efforts to get it done, obstructing the work we have at hand. Washington is broken." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/03/schweikert-smith-demand-answers-from-irs-on-employee-retention-tax-credit-backlogs-fraud-and-exploding-cost/ | Schweikert, Smith Demand Answers from IRS on Employee Retention Tax Credit Backlogs, Fraud, and Exploding Cost | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — With concerns over fraud, an ongoing backlog of claims, and a rapidly increasing cost within the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) wrote to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel today demanding a plan from the agency on what it is doing to address these concerns – including: How the agency will tackle the level of fraud within the program during its current moratorium on the processing of new claims; What legislative proposals it would like Congress to take to address fraud within the program generally; Specific questions regarding the speed at which the agency expects to process existing claims under the current moratorium and how it will ensure it is done in a timely manner; What data led the agency to impose a moratorium; The total amount of refunds processed to date; and When it expects to eliminate the claims backlog. “We write to highlight continued concerns surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) (also referred to as the Employee Retention Credit) and ask that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provide the Committee on Ways and Means with the agency’s plan to resolve the backlog of unprocessed ERTC claims, prevent fraud, and ensure hard working, eligible businesses receive the credit to which they are entitled in a timely manner,” wrote Chairmen Schweikert and Smith. Today’s letter comes on the heels of a decision by the IRS on September 14, 2023, to impose an immediate moratorium on the processing of new ERTC claims until 2024. It also follows a hearing by the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight earlier this summer that shined the spotlight on the confusion, delays, and fraud within the program, in part due to IRS mismanagement. “On July 27, 2023, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing titled ‘The Employee Retention Tax Credit Experience: Confusion, Delays, and Fraud.’ The hearing highlighted the large backlog of ERTC claims at the IRS … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/03/schweikert-statement-on-motion-to-vacate/ | Schweikert Statement on Motion to Vacate | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement after today’s vote to vacate the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives: “The decision by eight Republicans to vote with the Democrats to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker was reckless and wrong. Whatever policy differences that may exist amongst Republicans, the solution should never be to empower the Left.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/30/schweikert-votes-against-clean-cr-for-failing-to-address-reckless-spending-border-crisis/ | Schweikert Votes Against ‘Clean’ CR for Failing to Address Reckless Spending, Border Crisis | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) issued the following statement after his vote against H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, which extends government funding at current levels for another 45 days but fails to address the nation’s worsening fiscal trajectory and unmitigated border crisis. “On Friday, Republicans put forward a fiscally responsible package to keep the government open while Congress continues to work through the appropriations process. This bill would have cut discretionary spending by 30% while protecting Medicare, Social Security, defense and veterans’ funding. The package also included the strongest border security policies in decades, and established a bipartisan debt commission that I’ve worked on for years to address our nation’s fiscal health. “Unfortunately, 21 Republicans voted with the Democrats to defeat this package. As a result, a package that included higher spending levels negotiated by the Left passed the House in spite of the fact that our financial wheels are coming off the rails. With government borrowing close to $2.3 trillion in Fiscal Year 2023 alone, I could not vote for this package and allow the death spiral to continue unimpeded. I will continue to work to pass fiscally responsible appropriations bills to fund the government and curb Washington’s spending addiction.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7022 | Gosar Rejects Latest Bill to Fund Proxy War in Ukraine | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5692, the Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, legislation appropriating $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative: “I have voted against every single bill that funds the proxy war in Ukraine and this latest bill is no different. I categorically reject it. The United States has now wasted more than $100 billion footing the bill for a war in which we have no national security interest. The southern border is under a sustained attack and invasion. Over eight million illegal aliens have entered the country. Rather than sending another dime to Ukraine, we should put our country first by increasing the pay of our brave service members right here in the United States. Our money should be spent defending our own borders instead of engaging in mischief and warmongering and other provocative acts in Ukraine. If we are going to spend millions of taxpayers’ dollars, it should go to American troops, not foreign soldiers thousands of miles away,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/09/27/media-press-releases-crane-amendment-prohibiting-deployment-us-troops-ukraine-passes-house/ | Crane Amendment Prohibiting Deployment of U.S. Troops to Ukraine Passes House | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “Sending American tax dollars to Ukraine is bad enough – our men & women being sent to die over this conflict is unthinkable,” said Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), speaking on the House Floor in favor of his amendment before it was adopted by voice vote. Rep. Crane’s amendment, which will now be included in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, prohibits American troops from being sent to fight on the ground in Ukraine. “It’s well past time for the United States to disentangle itself from the misguided war effort in Ukraine and start promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.” To date, the United States has shipped more than 100 billion American tax dollars to Ukraine—a country not known for its strict commitment to anti-corruption measures. The amendment, which comes as the Biden Administration continues to further recklessly encourage the war in Ukraine, would prevent any escalation of the conflict that involves the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces. WATCH HERE ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-push-increase-benefits-online-student-veterans | Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase Benefits for Online Student Veterans | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week introduced a new effort to increase housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. The bill, titled the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, would increase the monthly housing allowance (MHA) for veterans taking online classes during the summer semester. In-person students currently receive the full MHA whereas their counterparts taking classes virtually only receive half. Full bill text is available here. “As our service members transition to civilian life and pursue educational opportunities, they should have full access to all the benefits they have rightfully earned,” said Rep. Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “In response to the growing prevalence of virtual classes, this legislation seeks to eliminate the disparity in benefits between in-person and online student veterans.” “Student veterans should be able to earn their degree on their own time—without worrying about making rent,” said Rep. Stanton. “Our bipartisan legislation brings some much-needed parity and financial stability to students who take online college classes using the VA education benefits they’ve earned.” “We should be making it easier – not harder for student veterans to use the educational benefits they earned,” said Rep. Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. “I am proud to work with Rep. Ciscomani to ensure ample opportunities for our veterans as they transition to civilian life.” “I’m thrilled to introduce this bipartisan bill to expand access for our veterans to further educational opportunities online,” said Rep. Stansbury. “This bill will help close the gap and help our veterans pursue higher education on their own timeline.” The legislation is supported by several Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Student Veterans of America, Military-Veterans Advocacy, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/wtas-local-officials-praise-ciscomanis-bill-stiffen-federal-penalties | WTAS: Local Officials Praise Ciscomani’s Bill to Stiffen Federal Penalties on Smugglers | 2023-09-25 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, Ariz. – Local Arizona officials are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-06) latest bill to stiffen federal penalties for smugglers involved in high-speed car chases with law enforcement. The proposed legislation would classify failure to yield as a felony and could lead to life sentences for smugglers if an officer is killed during such pursuits. You can find more information about the effort here. Supporting groups include the National Border Patrol Council, Heritage Action, National Sheriffs’ Association, Western States Sheriffs’ Association, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Cochise County Attorney’s Office, Bisbee Police Department, Benson Police Department, and Sierra Vista Police Department. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: “I applaud and thank Congressman Ciscomani for his initiative to enhance our federal law enforcement’s ability to apprehend those who violate our rule of law and endanger our citizens,” said Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, a member of the congressman’s Advisory Council. “The Cochise County Attorney’s Office is continuing to work in partnership with local and federal partners to address the dangerous behaviors committed by human smuggling organizations along the southern border,” said Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre. “For far too long, there has been no federal consequence for fleeing from federal law enforcement along the border, further emboldening the actions of criminal organizations. CCAO is in complete support of this needed additional enforcement tool as we continue to seek a return to a safe and secure community for our residents. “The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, instituted by Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), not only has a far-reaching affect within 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexican Border but to every city, town and street in the USA,” saidBenson Police Chief Greg Volker. “I applaud Representative Ciscomani’s passion for justice and the safety of eve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-dhs-does-not-know-who-entering-our-country | Congressman Biggs: DHS Does Not Know Who is Entering Our Country | 2023-09-22 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding reports of DHS underreporting ‘gotaways’ or illegal aliens who have entered the United States unlawfully but evaded capture from immigration authorities. The letter requires Secretary Mayorkas to provide information on how DHS currently calculates gotaways, gotaway estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, and how the Department aims to ensure more accurate reporting. “The United States must know who is entering its country at all times,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Gotaway aliens are gushing through our southern border and our Department of Homeland Security doesn’t appear to have an accurate system in place to quantify who is entering our country unlawfully and escaping apprehension. “I have had many credible sources on the ground indicate to me that current gotaway totals are woefully undercounted and that’s unacceptable. These types of aliens pose significant public safety and national security risks as they are likely evading capture for a malicious reasons. “The last thing the United States needs is another tragedy because it refused to prioritize its national security and enforce the laws of the land. I look forward to hearing from Secretary Mayorkas.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/09/22/media-press-releases-crane-lasting-change-must-be-forced/ | Crane: Lasting Change Must Be Forced | 2023-09-22 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Following a move by House leadership that sent members home until Tuesday of next week, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) gave a breakdown of the spending fight from Washington, DC. WATCH HERE Stating his reasons for not supporting yesterday’s procedural vote on the appropriations bill for the Department of Defense, Rep. Crane said, “The status quo, the swampiness in this town, is so ingrained that if you don’t forcibly stop it, it will continue.” As our country faces a financial crisis, Rep. Crane reiterated his position that passing any appropriations bills without first agreeing on a top line spending number for FY24 is foolish. “Just this week, we hit $33 trillion in national debt. We have at least a $2 trillion deficit every single year in perpetuity going forward. And you could argue it’s $3 trillion a year because of the money we have to spend on interest…” “The other reason I didn’t vote for that bill was because of the money still going to Ukraine in the DOD [appropriations] bill–it was about $300 million […] People in my district, people all over the country are so tired of funding other, never ending wars while we don’t have a southern border, our own infrastructure is falling apart, and we continue to spend and spend and spend money that we don’t have.” On the road ahead: “There is a little bit of hope–yesterday afternoon, after shutting everything down, about twenty of us got in a room that were conservatives and moderates, and we’re now working on the appropriations bills as we should have been doing for months and months and months.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/21/schweikert-lee-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-bolster-workforce-improve-college-affordability/ | Schweikert, Lee, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Bolster Workforce, Improve College Affordability | 2023-09-21 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act, legislation to establish a matched-savings scholarship program for low-income students to save for their college education while providing financial training skills to help prepare them to succeed in today’s evolving workforce. Modeled after the successful Earn to Learn program in Arizona, the bill is designed to help qualifying students pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. If enacted, the legislation will create an estimated 250,000 college scholarships in the first five years. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). “I’m pleased to reintroduce the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to provide Arizona students with the ability to save for their college education, develop sound financial literacy, and put them on track to not only graduate, but secure a job in their chosen field,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Over the last decade, Arizona has proven to be a national leader in promoting programs that provide critical resources to students who need them most. Taking Earn to Learn nationwide helps expand access to higher education, address our country’s labor shortage, and ultimately grow the economy by making society more productive.” “Education is the key to opportunity. As a lifelong education advocate, I’ve seen that firsthand and I know how unbalanced the scales can be tipped,” said Rep. Lee. “Like a lot of folks, I was only able to pay for school with the help of scholarships, loans, and a number of part-time jobs. Unfortunately, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in recent decades, and it’s beyond cost-prohibitive for far too many American families. That’s why I’m proud to join Congressman Schweikert in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act. This commonsense bill will build a nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-push-impose-life-sentences-migrants-if-anyone-killed-high | Ciscomani Leads Push to Impose Life Sentences on Migrants if Anyone is Killed in High-Speed Chases | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led a group of his House GOP colleagues in a new effort to impose federal penalties on illegal migrants and smugglers who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or local law enforcement assisting the federal government. Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a federal crime and if anyone is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, is named after a Border Patrol agent killed in a high-speed chase last year while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas. The Arizona representative is joined on the effort by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Nick Langworthy (NY-23). “My district sees high-speed car chases coming through our communities every day, putting both the lives of Arizonans and Border Patrol agents in jeopardy,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “Agent Raul Gonzalez and too many others — including men and women in my own district — paid the ultimate price, and we cannot let their sacrifices be in vain. We must send a signal to any bad actors illegally coming through the southern border that their actions have dire consequences.” “Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez gave his life in pursuit of criminals on our southern border,” said Rep. De La Cruz. “This legislation honors the sacrifice of my district’s hero and stiffens penalties for individuals involved in a high-speed pursuit near our border. Cartels must know that crime doesn’t pay and the United States will hold responsible those who break our laws and hurt our citizens.” “High-speed pursuits are on the rise in South and West Texas,” said Rep. Gonzales. “Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez was tragically killed while pursuing illegal immigrants in a high-speed chase at our southern border. High-speed chases continue to wreak havoc and disrupt the livelihoods of our communities. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/19/schweikert-u-s-national-debt-will-get-dramatically-worse-if-fiscal-trajectory-remains-unchanged/ | Schweikert: U.S. National Debt Will Get ‘Dramatically Worse’ if Fiscal Trajectory Remains Unchanged | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to react to U.S. national debt surpassing $33 trillion, warning that future debt figures will be dramatically worse if the federal government refuses to take its deficits seriously. Rep. Schweikert also explained that the Social Security Trust Fund is projected to run out in nine budget years, forcing a 25% cut in retirement benefits and risking the doubling of senior poverty. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On U.S. national debt eclipsing $33 trillion: [Beginning at 4:04 mark] “Today, we finally crossed [$33 trillion in national debt] and some people are going to light their hair on fire — it’s a big deal. It’s about to get dramatically worse. This number we’re going to look back on fondly the way we’re going right now […] remember, the administration is trying to play some games where they’re going to try to credit themselves back some of the student loan money that the Supreme Court said they can’t spend. So, we’re actually looking at the real-life borrowing number, not the fiscal deficit number, which has a journal entry fraud in it. And as of a couple hours ago, so far this fiscal year — and we still have a couple of weeks left — I think we have borrowed $2.158 trillion […] please understand, a year ago, the Congressional Budget Office [estimated] we’d borrow about $870 billion. Does something seem wrong in those numbers? $870 billion over here, now it looks like we’re going to borrow $2.2 trillion, and almost every dime of that growth is health care costs exploding, particularly in Medicare. Tax receipts have fallen fairly dramatically. So much for this Biden socialized economy.” On inflation making middle-class Americans poorer today than they were when President Biden took office: [Beginning at 16:14 mark] “The political class around here on the Left and the Right — we just sell having p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7007 | Gosar to NYC: Our National Parks are Not Four-Star Hotels for Illegals | 2023-09-18 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | New York, NY -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after participating on a House Natural Resources Committee oversight tour of the Gateway National Recreation Area and related sites in New York City, NY related to the ongoing immigration crisis resulting from Joe Biden’s failed open border policies: “Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies are destroying American cities from Phoenix, Arizona to New York City. Every city in America has become a border city. Drugs and criminals, including hundreds of terrorists, are pouring into our backyards. Our schools and hospitals are overrun with illegals. Police forces are overwhelmed as progressive mayors slash their budgets. Our streets are not safe. Fentanyl is rampant. Police officers are being assaulted. Cartels are thriving. Since Biden took office more than eight and half million lawbreakers have been welcomed into our country. To put that into perspective that amount is greater than the population of 38 states and more than all U.S. cities except for New York City. Just last year, New York City Mayor Adams bragged he was proud that New York is a Right-to-Shelter state and he would continue to welcome and protect the illegal aliens invading New York City. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-vasquez-introduce-bipartisan-effort-ensure-continued-access-rural | Ciscomani, Vasquez Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Continued Access for Rural Veterans Seeking Disability Exams | 2023-09-15 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) introduced a new effort to ensure that rural veterans have continued access to certified health care providers for required disability claim exams. The Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas (VET MEDS) Act would extend a provision for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certified contractors to conduct exams across state lines. The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 allowed certain exam providers to practice across state lines, but the authority is set to expire in January 2024. The VET MEDS Act would extend the provision until September 2028, which is critical as tens of thousands apply for new benefits under the PACT Act. The legislation is co-led by Reps. Jerry Carl (R-AL-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). “With over 70,000 veterans in my district, I am committed to doing all that I can to ensure our veterans have access to convenient and high-quality care,” said Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “This bipartisan legislation extends a commonsense provision to cut red tape that prevents our veterans from receiving the benefits they deserve.” “New Mexico is home to more than 144,000 veterans, and too many are facing obstacles to obtain their health care coverage. I’m proud to partner with Rep. Ciscomani to get our veterans the health care they deserve,” said Vasquez. “I will always stand up for our veterans in rural areas to ensure they can have access to critical exams and other care – this bipartisan bill will do just that.” The legislation is supported by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, AMVETS, and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). “With more veterans seeking the benefits they’ve earned, it’s imperative that VA contract examiners are allowed to see veterans regardless of state licensing requirements,” said DAV National Service Director Jim Marszalek. “Extending this expiri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-sounds-alarm-street-releases-arizona-presses-dhs-answers | Ciscomani Sounds Alarm on Street Releases in Arizona, Presses DHS for Answers | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) is sounding the alarm on new street releases happening in Arizona and pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a letter for answers. The Tucson Sector saw more than 2,000 illegal crossings, including a large group of single men from Africa, on Tuesday alone. Following the announcement of street releases on Wednesday, the congressman sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas highlighting the devastating impacts the border crisis has had on his district and urging action from the agency. “[Our rural communities] are not equipped to deal with this influx,” “Our local border communities should not be forced to bear the burden of this administration’s failed border policies.” The congressman continues, “I have personally heard from local elected officials of both parties regarding their concern over these actions and the implications on their communities. This is not a partisan issue – you must stop politicizing our border and start prioritizing it.” Congressman Ciscomani requested answers to the following questions surrounding the capacity issues: Are Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention centers at capacity? If so, when did they reach capacity? If these numbers continue or increase, what plan is in place to process the number of migrants? What are you doing to increase capacity either in permanent or temporary facilities both for CBP and ICE? How many migrants have been released onto the streets this fiscal year? Please provide a breakdown by sector and the number of migrants released to community partners vs. ‘safe street releases’. What notification and warning are given to local communities before migrants are released in the streets? Please outline the process used to vet migrants before they are released into our communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/14/schweikert-congress-has-a-moral-obligation-to-prevent-the-doubling-of-senior-poverty/ | Schweikert: Congress Has a Moral Obligation to Prevent the Doubling of Senior Poverty | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to discuss how the United States federal government has borrowed $72,932 every second over the past year and pointed out that every dime that Congress votes on is now on borrowed money. Rep. Schweikert also explained the consequences facing America’s middle class if Congress fails to get the nation’s fiscal house in order. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On borrowing costs over the past year reaching $72,932 every second: [Beginning at 0:18 mark] “This is what we’re borrowing per second over the last 12 months. Every single second we’re borrowing $72,932. And $20,000 of it is just interest, and it gets dramatically worse between now and the rest of the decade. So there’s a punch line here I need you to understand. How many times have you listened to members walk behind these microphones and do this, ‘Well, I don’t get to vote on mandatory spending. I only vote on discretionary.’ Seriously? You’ve been here how long, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem? It’s our mantra. ‘Well, I vote on defense and non-defense discretionary, and that is like 30% of the budget.’ Well, guess what? Every dime we as members of Congress now vote on is borrowed. It’s all borrowed money.” On the Left’s Orwellian-named “Inflation Reduction Act”: [Beginning at 2:48 mark] “In February and March, I came behind this very microphone and I predicted that we’re actually headed towards borrowing $1.8 trillion, and I got mocked. I have to apologize. I was wrong. It wasn’t $1.8 trillion. We’re heading towards $2.2 trillion. It’s much worse. And you just heard the Left talking about how wonderful everything is. Explain to me how in May 2022, we thought the budget deficit for this year would be about $870 billion, and now we’re heading to $2.2 trillion. What happened? Medicare costs went up dramatically. Tax receipts have fallen. So you heard about… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/13/schweikert-mccarthy-lead-roundtable-bringing-awareness-to-growing-threat-of-valley-fever/ | Schweikert, McCarthy Lead Roundtable Bringing Awareness to Growing Threat of Valley Fever | 2023-09-13 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), co-chairmen of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, led a roundtable discussion with former NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski and representatives from Anivive Lifesciences at the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness about the debilitating impacts of Valley Fever on both humans and pets as well as the urgency to develop a cure to eradicate the disease for good. The roundtable featured testimony from Gronkowski, who is partnering with Anivive to help pets inflicted with the disease get access to care, and Valley Fever experts working on preventative treatments. Rob Purdie, a patient diagnosed with Valley Fever in 2012, also discussed his experience battling the disease and his advocacy for a future vaccine. Anivive recently submitted a canine Valley Fever vaccine application that is currently under review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and if approved, has the potential to be the first vaccine for a systemic fungal infection in any species with the hope that it will lead to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for humans. “It’s stunning to think that just 10 years ago, the American public knew little about Valley Fever and the devastating effects this disease can inflict upon our communities, particularly in Arizona. What once was misdiagnosed as cancer can now be correctly identified and treated as Valley Fever,” said Congressman Schweikert.“Now more than ever, the Valley Fever Task Force remains laser-focused on bringing awareness and streamlining resources to deliver a cure that provides much-needed relief to families, friends, and beloved pets who have suffered from this terrible disease for far too long.” “Great progress continues to be made toward developing better treatments and finding a cure for Valley Fever, including a vaccine for dogs that’s projected to be released next year,” said Speaker McCarthy. “But this is only the beginning. In Congress, Task Force members and I will continue s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-swift-impeachment-joe-biden-after-house-oversight | Congressman Biggs Urges a Swift Impeachment of Joe Biden After the House Oversight Committee Unearths Mountains of Evidence | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) issued the following statement in response to Speaker McCarthy's announcement: "I’ve long called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden. An impeachment inquiry steers us in a better direction to accomplish that, but more work remains to be done. House Republicans cannot lose focus with this inquiry and slow walk bringing impeachment articles to the House Floor," said Congressman Biggs. "After reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports, bank records, depositions, and more, it is clear to me that President Biden has committed numerous crimes while serving in public office, arguably making him the most corrupt president in American history. "The Oversight & Accountability Committee has identified more than $20 million flowing from foreign powers to the pockets of Biden Family members. In a sworn deposition, Devon Archer admitted to me that the "Biden Brand" being sold by Hunter Biden was in fact Joe Biden. "Joe Biden made more than 20 calls to Hunter and his business partners, and the White House kept Hunter in the loop on the then-Vice President's official activities. Brave IRS whistleblowers have implicated current Biden Administration officials in attempts to meddle in the Justice Department's investigation into Hunter's criminal activities." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6994 | Gosar Statement on Biden Impeachment Inquiry | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement following Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement opening a formal impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden in the United States House of Representatives: “I wholeheartedly support Speaker McCarthy’s decision to open an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden. The House Oversight Committee on which I serve has methodically uncovered substantial evidence detailing multiple levels of corruption and impeachable offenses by Joe Biden. Mr. Biden very well may be the most corrupt and incompetent president in American history. Every week, new revelations come out on how his dealings with foreign governments enriched him and his family at the expense of Americans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-opens-new-sierra-vista-office | Ciscomani Opens New Sierra Vista Office | 2023-09-07 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) today celebrated the grand opening of his new office location in Sierra Vista. The congressman named Fiona de Young last month as the Community Liaison based in Cochise County. The new office is located in the Cochise College Downtown Center at 2600 E. Wilcox Dr., Room H-106. “My team and I are committed to serving our constituents in every corner of the district, whether it’s through mobile office hours, physical office locations, our website or visits to your neighborhood,” said Ciscomani. “I’m thrilled to open our doors to the Cochise County community in a space that already serves constituents’ needs through community partners housed at this location who provide workforce training, veteran services and more. Our dedicated office stands readily available and accessible to serve our district.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-launches-veterans-advisory-council | Ciscomani Launches Veterans Advisory Council | 2023-08-31 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, launched his new Veterans Advisory Council yesterday. The group, chaired by Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd (Ret.), is comprised of veterans from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy, along with other stakeholders from the military community. During the council’s inaugural meeting, they identified specific areas of focus, which include veterans’ transition into civilian life, access to housing, mental health and suicide prevention, and workforce and education opportunities. Ciscomani also shared a legislative update on his work in Congress for veterans and the group discussed ways to expand upon it to deliver more solutions for Arizona’s veterans. "During my short time in office, I have consistently heard about the unique challenges that our veterans face, from the backlogs at the VA to the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life,” said Ciscomani, whose district is home to over 70,000 veterans. “I formed this group to be a results-oriented platform that will allow me to be consistently attuned to the concerns of our veterans, specifically regarding their transition out of uniform, veteran homelessness, mental health and suicide prevention, and education opportunities. The individuals on this council bring with them decades of experience and I look forward to working with them to provide for their fellow veterans.” “The Veterans Advisory Council has been charged with making our veterans’ lives better, which we will do by focusing on the things that they need and giving recommendations to the congressman that he can relay to Congress,” said Maj. Gen. Shepperd. The council includes: Don Shepperd, U.S. Air Force and Chair of the Veterans Advisory Council Tom Davis, U.S. Army Nick Franco, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ben Buehler Garcia, Host of American Warrior Radio Allen Kinnison, U.S. Air Force veteran Young Mayberry, U.S. Air Force Mayor Clea McCaa, U.S. Army veteran and Mayor of S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/08/31/media-press-releases-crane-admin-should-boost-us-energy-not-continue-hand-our-adversaries-win/ | Crane: Admin Should Boost U.S. Energy, Not Continue to Hand Our Adversaries a Win | 2023-08-31 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “This Energy Tour, led by Rep. Matt Rosendale, underscored the crucial role our domestic energy producers play and the need to champion American energy. “Today, we’re witnessing the Biden Administration wage a war on American energy, keeping much of it imprisoned underground to the advantage of our adversaries. This assault on domestic producers severely dims our economic outlook, destroys jobs here at home, and creates a vulnerability in our national security. “Our federal government should be advancing American energy interests, not aiding and abetting our adversaries by handing them a win. Our dependence on foreign energy is a disgraceful indicator of this Administration’s sabotage of America’s security and prosperity. “I’m grateful to the energy producers that Reps. Rosendale, Biggs, and I met with over the last three days who demonstrated the success of American energy and showcased the benefits of energy independence. Every member of the Biden Admin should see, firsthand, what they actively undermine each and every day by continuing to sabotage our energy producers.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-defund-politicized-fulton-county-da | Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Defund Politicized Fulton County DA Office | 2023-08-25 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a bill to hold the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Fani Willis, accountable for its unprecedented political prosecution of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The Withholding Investments from Lawless Litigators in States or the WILLIS Act prohibits federal funds from being awarded to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and requires the Office to repay federal funds granted after January 1, 2021. In April of this year, an investigation by the House Judiciary Committee found that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg used federal funds in his politically motivated prosecution of Donald Trump. This week, Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) launched a similar investigation into Fulton County DA Fani Willis. "The indictments from the Fulton County Grand Jury are some of the weakest and most ridiculous I’ve ever seen. President Trump and the 18 others mentioned were indicted for mundane activities like sending a text message, making a phone call, reserving a conference room, and tweeting. This is a blatant attack on American freedoms," said Congressman Biggs. "Our national debt is at an all-time high. We cannot afford to have our federal government funding corrupt DA Offices’ quests for national fame through political witch hunts. I am thankful to Chairman Jordan for leading the investigation into Ms. Willis and look forward to the clarity and accountability it will bring." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6968 | Gosar Introduces Amendment Increasing Pay for U.S. Service Members by $300 Million in FY2024 Defense Appropriations Act | 2023-08-25 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Kingman, AZ - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing amendment number 10 for H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024. Amendment 10 reduces the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative by $300,000,000 and increases pay for enlisted service members by $300,000,000. “The United States has wasted $100 billion fighting a proxy war in Ukraine in which we have no national security interest being in. Incredulously, Biden recently asked Congress for another $24 billion to perpetuate this needless war. Rather than sending another dime to Ukraine, my amendment strips out $300 million dollars for Ukrainian soldiers stashed in the annual defense funding bill and instead increases the pay of our brave service members right here in the United States by $300 million. After years of promoting homosexuality and drag shows on military bases and ships, Joe Biden’s Department of Defense has ravaged our Armed Forces. Perhaps a salary increase will help incentivize military recruitment and support military retention, both of which have dwindled since Biden took office. The bottom line is if we are going to spend millions of taxpayers’ dollars, it should go to American troops, not foreign soldiers thousands of miles away,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Section 8104 of H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024, appropriates $300,000,000 under the heading ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide’’ for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to remain available until September 30, 2025, for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (Page 118). Congressman Gosar has voted against every single bill to fund the war in Ukraine and has repeatedly called for peace. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-hasc-chairman-rogers-include-overtime-pay-cbp-agents | Congressman Biggs Urges HASC Chairman Rogers to Include Overtime Pay for CBP Agents in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act | 2023-08-24 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC), regarding overtime pay for Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agents. Section 11133 of the Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would ensure that CBP Agents receive fair compensation for working hours beyond the call of duty. This provision would reinstate a policy in place before it was removed during the Obama Administration and would also bring CBP overtime levels into alignment with similar agencies, like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Congressman Biggs’s letter urges Chairman Rogers to support inclusion of Section 11133 into the final text of the FY24 NDAA during the upcoming NDAA conference committee. “Our Customs and Border Patrol agents are some of the bravest and hardest working individuals America has to offer. This administration’s refusal to acknowledge the growing border crisis only makes these agents’ jobs harder. CBP agents are forced to work longer hours to make up for the Biden Administration’s incompetency. “These agents should, without question, be fairly compensated for the extra hours they serve protecting our national security. I’m thankful to my colleagues for their support and look forward to Chairman Rogers’ swift response,” said Congressman Biggs. Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), and Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN). The letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-pettersen-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-effort-expand-rural | Ciscomani, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Expand Rural Broadband Access | 2023-08-18 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) this week introduced the Connecting Our Neighbors to Networks and Ensuring Competitive Telecommunications (CONNECT) Act, legislation aimed at expanding rural broadband access. This bill reforms the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ReConnect Loan and Grant Program to make it easier for small providers, local governments, nonprofits and cooperatives to apply to this program and to shorten required permitting deadlines, expediting funding for projects in rural communities. You can find full bill text here. “In today’s age, internet access drives almost every aspect of life, from economic growth to educational opportunities,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “Yet too many rural areas in Arizona lack access to strong, reliable broadband, which stunts the growth and prosperity of these communities. I am proud to partner with Congresswoman Pettersen and Senators Bennet and Budd in this bipartisan effort to close the digital divide.” “Access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential for the success of our students, businesses, and communities—but too many Coloradans, especially in rural areas, are without broadband,” said Rep. Pettersen. “Much of my district encompasses rural mountain towns, many that don’t have consistent access to internet, so I’m proud to introduce this bill alongside Congressman Ciscomani and Senators Bennet and Budd to improve and strengthen the USDA’s ReConnect program. It’s the next step as we close the digital divide and level the playing field for all Americans.” Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “Broadband is the essential infrastructure of the 21st century, but rural communities across Colorado and the country are being left behind,” said Sen. Bennet. “It’s time Washington made federal programs easier to access for small providers–who are most attuned to the needs of their customers–and strengthened support for local governments, nonpro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-conducts-oversight-over-concerns-inaccurate-data-reporting | Congressman Biggs Conducts Oversight Over Concerns of Inaccurate Data Reporting by the Department of Veterans Affairs | 2023-08-16 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough to conduct oversight over concerns that the VA may be severely undercounting veteran suicide rates. A September 2022 interim report from America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) indicates that the veteran suicide rate from 2014-2018 may be 37% greater than what was reported by the VA. Congressman Biggs’s letter requests answers from the VA concerning the discrepancies between the data reported by AWP and the VA’s data. "The brave men and women who have made the sacrifice to selflessly serve our nation deserve only the best care once they fulfill their duties. The VA should always ensure that our veterans receive the caliber of care to which they are entitled. This begins with sound data collection and reporting. "The large discrepancy in reported data of veteran suicide rates raises concerns that veterans are not receiving the help they are promised by the VA. Incorrect data can lead to misallocation of resources in veteran care and reduced effectiveness of VA programs. I am committed to safeguarding the health of our nation’s veterans through oversight of the federal agency tasked with their care. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6952 | Gosar Statement on Two Year Anniversary of Disastrous Withdrawal from Afghanistan | 2023-08-15 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Kingman, AZ - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of Joe Biden’s disastrous troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. “Two years ago, Joe Biden and his incompetent administration withdrew our troops from Afghanistan, leaving over $80 billion of the best military equipment we have to our sworn enemies: China, the Taliban and Iran. Worse, Biden and his incapable generals, exposed our ground troops to hostile attacks, killing 13 soldiers. Hundreds of American citizens were left stranded. Many remain left behind this very day. This botched withdrawal was completely preventable. Not only was this military retreat a humiliating loss for the United States, it rendered every life we lost there an unnecessary sacrifice, plus we wasted over $1 trillion in taxpayer money. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/08/14/media-press-releases-crane-navajo-code-talkers-served-our-country-profoundly-unique-and-significant/ | Crane: Navajo Code Talkers Served Our Country in a Profoundly Unique and Significant Way | 2023-08-14 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | “Navajo Code Talkers Day commemorates the mission critical, exceptional contributions of the Code Talkers from Navajo Nation who served during World War II, and honors their extraordinary actions. These Marines used their language to transmit encrypted messages throughout the Pacific theater, helping pave the way to an American victory. “In 1982, President Reagan designated August 14th as ‘a day dedicated to all members of the Navajo Nation and to all Native Americans who gave of their special talents and their lives so that others might live.’ “As the Member of Congress from Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, I’m immensely proud to represent Navajo Nation and some of the last surviving Navajo Code Talkers alive today. Earlier this year, on a visit to Window Rock, I had the privilege of meeting one of these heroes, former Chairman of Navajo Nation Peter MacDonald. Our country and our state are free, in great part, to the skillset and fortitude of these men. “I, along with every American, am grateful for these patriots who served our country in a profoundly unique and significant way.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/08/14/schweikert-smith-seek-public-input-on-tax-exempt-organizations-potential-violations-of-rules-on-political-activities-inappropriate-use-of-charitable-funds-rise-in-foreign-sources-of-funding/ | Schweikert, Smith Seek Public Input on Tax-Exempt Organizations: Potential Violations of Rules on Political Activities, Inappropriate Use of Charitable Funds, & Rise in Foreign Sources of Funding | 2023-08-14 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Committee on Ways and Means is conducting an examination into whether entities that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501 of the U.S. Code are abiding by the statutory and regulatory prohibitions against certain activities and whether foreign sources of funding are being funneled through such organizations to influence America’s elections. As a part of that effort, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman David Schweikert (AZ-01) have released an open letter to groups organized under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) requesting information and input on existing rules and regulations governing them and foreign sources of funding for tax-exempt organizations and what, if any, policy changes Congress should consider. “Public reporting has raised questions about whether tax-exempt sectors are operating in a manner consistent with the laws and regulations that govern such organizations and whether foreign funds are flowing through these organizations to influence American politics,” writes Ways and Means Committee Chairman Smith and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Schweikert. “For example, the Committee has learned that a Super Political Action Committee (PAC) recommended donations to 501(c)(3) organizations as ‘the single most effective tactic for ensuring Democratic victories’ and that large donations from a wealthy donor to state election offices in 2020 may have been done in a manner that helps one political party over another. Additionally, the Committee has also found that significant amounts of foreign money is flowing through 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations to influence elections.” In addition to the request for information from tax-exempt organizations, Smith and Schweikert’s open letter provides: Background on the laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities. Information on a February 2020 Government Accountability Office report on the roles, responsibilities, and perspectives of federal agencies that oversee … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-pushes-accelerate-usda-approval-canine-valley-fever-vaccine | Ciscomani Pushes to Accelerate USDA Approval of Canine Valley Fever Vaccine | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and a group of his fellow Arizona congressmen are pushing to accelerate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) review and approval of a canine Valley fever vaccine. Ciscomani, joined by Congressmen David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-07), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting an update on the status of the vaccine and encouraged its full and fair consideration from the agency. “As Valley fever remains prevalent across our state, Arizonans continue to look for ways to prevent this terrible disease, for themselves, their families, and their pets alike,” saidCiscomani. “I’m encouraged to see that the USDA is reviewing a potential canine Valley fever vaccine as it would open doors to vaccines for humans while protecting man’s best friend. I hope the agency continues to prioritize both animal and human Valley fever vaccines to give Arizonans much-needed protection from this vicious disease.” "As co-chairman of the Valley Fever Task Force, I've spent more than a decade in Congress bringing much-needed awareness to this debilitating and often deadly disease that disproportionately impacts our communities here in Arizona,” said Schweikert. “It's more than encouraging that the USDA is reviewing a potential canine Valley fever vaccine, which could lead to a breakthrough in treatment options for humans and an eventual cure to help end the suffering of our constituents affected by this terrible disease.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6949 | Gosar Rejects Biden’s Latest Request for More Money for War | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Kingman, AZ - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s latest request for more than $24 billion, in addition to the over $100 billion already spent, to fight a proxy war in Ukraine: “Joe Biden was bribed by Ukraine through a variety of shady transactions. The United States has no interest in Ukraine, and no business funding an expensive proxy war there, other than the millions of dollars in bribes paid by Ukraine to the Bidens. Our own border is undefended and wide open. Over 7,000,000 illegal aliens have crossed into the U.S. unhindered and over 200,000 Americans have died of fentanyl poisoning since Biden took office. Every dollar we have should be spent securing our own border and securing Social Security. Biden’s latest request from Congress for billions more to fight a war that the United States has no national security interest being involved in is wrong. I have consistently opposed any taxpayer dollars to Ukraine and this time is no different: Congress should not authorize any more funding in Ukraine. We need peace, not more war. A recent CNN poll showed a clear majority of Americans do not want us to spend another nickel on Ukraine. Rather than sending a single additional penny to Ukraine to abet the killing of countless more people, a far better use would be if Biden for once put America first by allocating resources in our country to secure the southern border which being invaded by seven million lawbreakers, funding law enforcement efforts to combat the violent crime and drugs destroying cities across America or aiding our homeless population, including countless veterans, who are sleeping on sidewalks. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-house-oversight-judiciary-committees-border-focused-field | Ciscomani Joins House Oversight, Judiciary Committees for Border-Focused Field Hearing in Sierra Vista | 2023-08-09 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SIERRA VISTA, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined his colleagues on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees in Sierra Vista on Tuesday for a field hearing focused on the border crisis. The group was briefed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), local law enforcement, and other border officials. They also heard testimonies from several witnesses including Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels and local rancher John Ladd, two members of Ciscomani’s bipartisan Citizens Advisory Council. Ciscomani was accompanied by fellow Congressmen Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Chuck Edwards (NC-11) and William Timmons (SC-04). Image | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5939 | Gosar Statement Regarding Biden Grand Canyon Land Grab | 2023-08-08 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Kingman, AZ - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement designating almost one million acres adjacent to the Grand Canyon as a national monument: “Circumventing Congressional authority and with the swipe of a pen, Joe Biden intends to lock up one million acres of public land and permanently prohibit mining of the richest and highest-grade uranium in the United States from deposits that are far outside the Grand Canyon National Park. Designating existing public lands as a national monument in northern Arizona is flat out wrong and irresponsible. The move represents the Biden administration’s latest massive land grab effort and will have a devastating impact on public access and use of federal lands. The designation and corresponding uranium withdrawal increases America’s reliance on foreign adversaries for minerals, threatening America’s energy, economic, and national security for generations to come. Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson opposes the creation of the monument, noting: "This would have devastating impacts on Mohave County. This proposal was never coordinated with Mohave County officials, whose area will be changed forever by this designation." The actions taken today illustrate the Biden administration’s lack of interest in stakeholders on the ground as they advance and promote a radical environmental justice agenda above all else. Whether it is the ever-expanding war on domestic energy production, hostility to domestic mining, prohibition of gas stoves and water tanks, draconian mandates on what cars Americans can drive, or restricting the public’s access and use of federal lands, the Biden administration will stop at nothing to inject Joe Biden’s radical eco-agenda in every aspect of American life,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Congress has repeatedly rejected the creation of this land grab. The land at issue is historic mining lands and was expressly reserved for mining in a variety of compromi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-ciscomani-sinema-hold-roundtable-graham-and-greenlee-county-leaders | ICYMI: Ciscomani, Sinema Hold Roundtable with Graham and Greenlee County Leaders | 2023-08-07 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | THATCHER, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders from Graham and Greenlee Counties to discuss their communities’ priorities including strengthening water security, addressing workforce challenges, and rebuilding outdated infrastructure. Image “From the city council to local business owners, our community leaders have a unique pulse on the needs of each of our communities,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “It was great to spend time in Thatcher with Senator Sinema to discuss how we can be strong federal partners to our cities and counties and hear directly from local leaders across Graham and Greenlee Counties.” “I’m focused on the implementation of our bipartisan infrastructure law to ensure Greenlee and Graham Counties get their fair share of federal dollars,” said Senator Sinema.“I’m grateful to Congressman Ciscomani and local leaders for their partnership in getting things done for Greenlee and Graham Counties.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6950 | U.S. Credit Rating Lowered Due to Incompetence By Biden Administration | 2023-08-03 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Paul A. Gosar | G000565 | gosar.house.gov | gosar | https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Lake Havasu City, AZ - Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to a report that the credit rating agency Fitch has lowered the United States of America’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from AAA to AA+, which will have a major impact on the ability of the United States to borrow money at the best rates: “The lowering of the credit rating is the direct consequence of the incompetence of the Biden administration. This in turn will increase the cost of borrowing, contribute to the ever-growing deficit and make it more attractive for borrowers to borrow money from other countries. It was Joe Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin who famously declared: “I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take." Seemingly, everybody else understood that when you spend and borrow massive amounts of money, inflation will inevitably result. That is Economics 101. As long as Biden and the democrats continue on their quest to spend more and more money, this economy killing inflation will continue. The massive Biden-caused inflation is hurting all Americans,” concluded Congressman Gosar. Background: On August 2, 2023, credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the United States rating from AAA to AA+. This will result in higher borrowing interest rates, while making the United States less competitive. It also threatens the ability of the U.S. dollar to maintain its global dominance. In light of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) and its efforts to create its own currency and to de-monetize the U.S. dollar, the Biden regime’s on-going foreign and domestic policy incompetence is causing lasting damage to the U.S. Fortune recently wrote: “As a scholar who has studied the BRICS countries for over a decade, I can certainly see why talk of a BRICS currency is, well, gaining currency. The BRICS summit comes as countries across the world are confronting a changing geopolitical landscape that is challenging the traditional dominance of the W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-visits-community-projects-pinal-county-touts-5-million-secured | Ciscomani Visits Community Projects in Pinal County, Touts $5 Million Secured For District | 2023-08-02 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PINAL COUNTY, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, yesterday visited two community projects in Casa Grande and Eloy that are set to receive funding secured by the congressman in this year’s funding bill. Congressman Ciscomani attended the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District (CAIDD) board meeting to discuss their plans to improve irrigation systems in the area. Ciscomani secured $1.8 million for the project in the House’s energy and water funding bill. He also visited the Thornton Road expansion site to see the progress of the project. Congressman Ciscomani successfully included $3.7 million in this year’s funding package for the city of Casa Grande to continue this expansion. Image “Between these two projects, we will have secured nearly $5 million for Pinal County, and I am proud of the work we have done to bring these federal dollars back to our district,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “These visits were a great opportunity to see firsthand how this funding will be used in each community and create a meaningful impact on my constituents.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/08/01/schweikert-statement-on-fitch-downgrading-the-u-s-credit-rating/ | Schweikert Statement on Fitch Downgrading the U.S. Credit Rating | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement after Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+”: “Today’s decision by Fitch Ratings to downgrade U.S. sovereign debt to ‘AA+’ is yet another sign that incessant and irresponsible borrowing to fund bigger government is not without real repercussions. “I’ve been outspoken in my belief that we need to get America’s fiscal house in order before it’s too late. Fitch’s downgrade should be seen as exactly what it is — a warning that continuing down the path of out-of-control borrowing will and does have serious consequences.” Back to News | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-names-fiona-de-young-cochise-county-based-community-liaison | Ciscomani Names Fiona de Young as Cochise County-Based Community Liaison | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Sierra Vista, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) named Fiona de Young as his new Community Liaison based in Cochise County. As Community Liaison, de Young will assist the congressman with community outreach, constituent casework and other services in Sierra Vista and the surrounding areas, including Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties. “I am thrilled to be bringing Fiona on to the team and know she will work hard to ensure our office has a strong presence in our district, and specifically in Cochise County,” said Ciscomani. “She has a track record of service and dedication to the betterment of our state, and I look forward to having her on my staff as we deliver results for our district.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/07/28/media-press-releases-crane-bill-support-northern-az-veterans-receives-legislative-hearing/ | Crane Bill to Support Northern AZ Veterans Receives Legislative Hearing | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Last week, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a Subcommittee on Federal Lands legislative hearing on H.R.1829, a bill introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which would transfer land to Gila County, AZ for construction of a veterans center on 232 acres in Young, Arizona. The center would be the first of its kind in northern Arizona, providing resources and support to primarily rural veterans and their families. Gila County Supervisor Woody Cline testified before the Committee on the significant impacts and outstanding resources the center would provide for veterans and their families in the region. Speaking to Supervisor Cline about the purpose of the veterans center, Rep. Eli Crane said, “One of the things I love so much about this project, is that you’re not coming here, Mr. Cline, and asking the federal government for any money. You’re actually trying to take something that’s a beautiful piece of land that’s not being used anymore and revitalize it into something amazing for some of our nation’s finest individuals.” The transfer of ownership to Gila County would protect and maintain the rich history of the property while providing family housing, meeting and activity spaces, resource rooms, Veteran Ceremonial Grounds, and outdoor recreation. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senator Kelly (D-AZ) and Senator Sinema (I-AZ) in the Senate, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and former Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) helped to lay the foundation for this bipartisan effort last Congress. “I’m grateful that the Committee had the opportunity to hear from Supervisor Cline on why this land transfer and veterans center are so crucial for those in Northern Arizona who selflessly served our nation. This legislation would give our heroes and their families priceless resources that aren’t available elsewhere in the region. I’m grateful to Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman and Subcommittee C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-presses-va-closure-sierra-vista-location | Ciscomani Presses VA on Closure of Sierra Vista Location | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, this week pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the recent closure of their Sierra Vista Vet Center Community Access Point. In a letter to Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health, the congressman highlighted the importance of easy access to care for our veterans and challenges posed by the closure of the Sierra Vista location. He also questioned the VA on their decision to shut down the location and requested a timeline for the opening of new location. “This news is incredibly concerning to me as the closure of the Sierra Vista location leaves the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away and creates an immense burden for veterans that rely on the VA for these services,” said the letter. “Our veterans disproportionately struggle with mental health but are less likely to ask for help than their peers. Therefore, we need to focus on eliminating barriers to care and doing all we can to provide the high level of treatment they deserve.” Though the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) has approved a Vet Center Outstation to replace of the Sierra Vista Access Point, the congressman expressed concern regarding the amount of time that veterans in Cochise County and the surrounding areas will have to wait until the location is up and running. Cochise County is home to over 18,000 veterans. Congressman Ciscomani requested answers to the following questions by August 3, 2023: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://crane.house.gov/2023/07/27/media-press-releases-crane-legislation-eliminate-obstacles-veterans-passes-veterans-affairs/ | Crane Legislation to Eliminate Obstacles for Veterans Passes Veterans Affairs Committee | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Elijah Crane | C001132 | crane.house.gov | crane | https://crane.house.gov/media/ | scraper | Last Wednesday, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs voted to advance H.R.3974 – Veterans Education Assistance Improvement Act, legislation by Rep. Rosendale (R-MT) that includes the Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). The Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act would cut red tape and streamline the unnecessarily complex process often experienced by GI Bill beneficiaries trying to access their official academic transcripts. “I’m proud of the progress this legislation has made and am looking forward to the positive impact it will have on the warriors who put everything on the line for our nation,” said Rep. Crane. Background: Veterans receiving an education under the GI Bill often face obstacles in accessing their transcripts — primarily through inaccurate billing practices and disputed debts. Institutions can exploit the lack of counseling for student veterans, misrepresenting the extent of financial coverage under the GI Bill. As a result, balances are left unpaid on student accounts, leading to the withholding of transcripts for these veterans. This bill would require educational institutions to provide eligible veterans with readily available digital copies of their transcripts, ensuring unimpeded access. Withholding academic transcripts can result in serious issues for our veterans, impacting their lives and education prospects for a lifetime. By withholding these academic records, it hinders the pursuit of further education, preventing them from transferring or pursuing advanced degrees. Gatekeeping access can also lead to adverse credit scores, leading to difficulty securing employment, obtaining housing, and receiving financial aid – all of which incentivize the pursuit of unauthorized loans, offered via predatory practices. Further, when academic institutions shut down, veterans need access to their records to transfer schools. Veterans who are leaving a closing school, should be afforded a much easier time acquiring the documents they need to advance their lives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-dhs-accountability-dismissal-immigration-cases | Congressman Biggs Demands DHS Accountability for Dismissal of Immigration Cases | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to inquire about DHS’s dismissal of immigration cases. In FY22, ICE’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) moved to dismiss or administratively close nearly 92,000 immigration removal cases. In his letter, Congressman Biggs demands answers from Mayorkas regarding the concerning number of dismissals by OPLA. “Secretary Mayorkas, through the dismissal of removal cases, has once again shown the American people that he is unfit to carry out the responsibilities of his office. Every day that Mayorkas remains in office, America becomes less safe. I am grateful to my colleagues for their support on this letter, and I look forward to the accountability that it will bring,” said Congressman Biggs. Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Ronny L. Jackson (R-TX), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. John Rose (R-TN), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA). The letter may be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/07/26/schweikert-fighting-for-a-healthier-america-transcends-partisan-politics/ | Schweikert: Fighting for a Healthier America Transcends Partisan Politics | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to discuss how nearly all of FY2023 discretionary spending is on borrowed money. Rep. Schweikert also noted that diabetes accounts for a significant portion of all U.S. health care spending and urged his colleagues to put their differences aside and enact meaningful legislation that will begin to put the nation on a path to a healthier society. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On nearly the entire federal government being funded on borrowed money this fiscal year: [Beginning at 4:20 mark] “This fiscal year, [I have] us coming in around $1,840 billion of borrowing. Why is that important? The 2023 Fiscal Year discretionary [spending], defense included, defense and non-defense discretionary, was to be $1,836 billion in total spending, basically meaning every dime of what you think of as government is on borrowed money this year. When we go home and talk to our constituents, do we basically say, ‘Hey, do you know all of defense, all of the Supreme Court, all of the State Department, all of everything you think of as government is on borrowed money?’ Is that what we do? Because how many times do we go home and [someone mentions if we just got rid of foreign aid, we’d balance the budget]. And then I show them my chart that foreign aid [covers] 12 days of borrowing. And they just look at you with daggers saying, ‘Well, then it’s waste and fraud!'” On diabetes accounting for 33% of all U.S. health care spending: [Beginning at 6:00 mark] “Diabetes is 33% of all U.S. health care [spending]. It’s 31% of all Medicare spending. We need to talk about it. Our brothers and sisters in this country are dying, and we’re afraid to talk about it. So, I’m going to spend the first part here sounding like an economist on steroids, and I’m going to try to explain what the cost is here. Then, I’m going to try to talk a li… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/07/25/schweikert-smith-demand-key-document-from-irs-on-destruction-of-30-million-tax-records/ | Schweikert, Smith Demand Key Document from IRS on Destruction of 30 Million Tax Records | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | David Schweikert | S001183 | schweikert.house.gov | schweikert | https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel demanding the agency provide a copy of a memorandum detailing the recommendation to destroy 30 million unprocessed, paper-filed information tax returns in March 2021 and answer questions that the agency willfully ignored from Republicans last year. Committee Republicans have repeatedly sought this key document since the tax returns were destroyed, but the IRS continues to refuse to hand over the memorandum three years later. Schweikert and Smith highlight how the failure of the Biden Administration to respond to the Committee’s multiple requests harms the ability of Congress to perform appropriate oversight that could lead to reforms to reduce burdens on American taxpayers: “The Biden Administration’s refusal to respond to the Committee, engage in a substantive discussion with staff about the request, and ultimately deny access to the decision memorandum obstructs Congress’s ability to conduct our important oversight responsibilities…The decision to destroy information returns diligently prepared by millions of American taxpayers demands congressional oversight. The destruction of these returns raises the question of whether information reporting should be scaled back to reduce the burden placed on taxpayers in reporting information the IRS does not even use.” The letter lays out in detail the timeline of the IRS’ failure to comply with congressional oversight: March 2021 – IRS destroys 30 million paper-filed, informational tax returns. May 4, 2022 – Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) publishes report documenting IRS operations in which it discloses the destruction of the 30 million records. The Ways and Means Committee is made aware through a briefing by TIGTA during which TIGTA agrees to provide the decision memorandum to the committee upon approval by the IRS. May 17, 2022 – Commi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-secures-provision-expedite-new-tower-pinal-airpark-bipartisan | Ciscomani Secures Provision to Expedite New Tower for Pinal Airpark in Bipartisan Aviation Package | 2023-07-24 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | AZ | Juan Ciscomani | C001133 | ciscomani.house.gov | ciscomani | https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) secured a provision in Congress’ aviation package to provide Pinal Airpark with an air traffic control tower. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package, which is considered every five years, passed the House on Thursday. In the bill, Ciscomani successfully included an amendment to expedite the development of a tower at the airpark. “I am thrilled to see the Pinal Airpark prioritized in this year’s bipartisan FAA reauthorization package,” said Ciscomani. “This is a step in the right direction to encourage growth in the county and region, while making our skies safer.” “Providing Pinal Airpark with an air traffic control tower not only improves safety in the area but will create jobs, spur economic development, and enhance critical military readiness and training,” said Jeffrey McClure, Vice Chair of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. “We thank Congressman Ciscomani for his effective leadership and work to include this effort in the FAA reauthorization package.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
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[state] TEXT,
[member_name] TEXT,
[bioguide_id] TEXT,
[domain] TEXT,
[scraper] TEXT,
[source] TEXT,
[date_source] TEXT,
[text] TEXT,
[has_text] INTEGER,
[collected_at] TEXT,
[updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);