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https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-offers-words-support-congressman-john-lewis-following-cancer O'Halleran Offers Words of Support to Congressman John Lewis Following Cancer Diagnosis 2019-12-30 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKFollowing Congressman John Lewis' announcement that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: John Lewis has long been a fighter for human rights, for racial equality, and for the people of Georgia. Now, he faces his next fight. Sickness and disease can knock us down and make us feel hopeless, but they can also renew in us the desire and the will to push on, to resist. I know that John will meet this next challenge with the same strength and courage with which he has fought many times beforesit-ins at segregated lunch counters, the Freedom Rides, Bloody Sunday. John, my family and I, the entire Congress, and the American people are behind you as you fight this fight. We support you, and we are thinking of you as this next battle begins. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-responds-hate-crime-home-new-york-rabbi OHalleran Responds to Hate Crime at Home of New York Rabbi 2019-12-29 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy VILLAGE OF OAK CREEKToday, following reports that five people were stabbed at the home of an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi in Monsey, New York during a Hanukkah celebration last night, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: I am outraged to see yet another heinous act of violence committed against our Jewish brothers and sisters in the name of hate. Tonight is the eighth night of Hanukkah, when countless American families will gather together to light their menorahs and remember the Macabees, Jewish fighters in the second century B.C.E who stood bravely in defense their faith. The story of the Macabees is not dissimilar to pilgrims who came to North America in search of their own religious freedoms. If we hope to preserve our nation as a place within which hardworking families of all backgrounds can practice the faith they choose without fear, we cannot allow these crimes to go unpunished. This year, our American Jewish community has endured far too many acts of violence, terror, hate, and ignorance. I stand today with my Jewish friends and colleagues and demand that enough is enough. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our country. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/memo-action-arizona-kyrsten-sinemas-year-getting-things-done-arizona MEMO: Action for Arizona - Kyrsten Sinema’s Year Getting Things Done for Arizona 2019-12-26 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 26, 2019 WASHINGTON During Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's first year in the U.S. Senate she demonstrated a clear ability to work across the aisle, avoid partisan politics, and deliver results for everyday Arizona families. I will work with anyone to get things done for Arizona families, said Sinema. How Kyrsten works: Ranked the most effective Senate freshman Ranked among the most bipartisan members of Congress by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy Honored with her sixth-consecutive Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise award, highlighting her support for pro-growth policies that encourage job creation across Arizona Received the Partnership for Chronic Diseases Award from The Brain Injury Alliance, Epilepsy Foundation, Arizona Myeloma Network, and Lupus Foundation for her work keeping seniors healthy How she's delivering for Arizona's veterans: Passed her bipartisan LEGION Act into law, expanding American Legion membership to veterans across the country Passed her bipartisan Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act into law, safeguarding veterans from predatory loan practices and helping them more easily access their earned homeowner benefits Continued her work to curb suicide among veterans, working with the Somers family to introduce and pass into law the Network of Support for active duty military and advancing her bipartisan proposal for veterans Launched a VA Services Survey to improve veterans care and services with feedback collected directly from Arizona veterans How she's keeping Arizona safe and secure: Championed the importance of military resources at Fort Huachuca and urged Congress to protect military funds Secured over $90 million in the NDAA for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95 so the Air Station's equipment remains safe Secured over $90 million in the NDAA for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks at MCAS Yuma to ensure servicemembers h… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2941 Rep. Grijalva Announces Winners of Congressional App Competition 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy TUCSONToday, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva announced the winners of the Congressional App Challenge for Arizona's Third Congressional District. This year's winners are Manuel Martinez Sanchez and Sean Cabahug from University High School in Tolleson, AZ. The winning app is called NearLink, an app that is designed to allow any electronic device to become a gaming controller. Each year, I'm blown away by the creativity and aptitude displayed by our students during the App Competition, said Rep. Grijalva. Manuel and Sean are well on their way to being the software developers of the future, and I'm proud that they will represent Arizona's Third Congressional District with their app. NearLink will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website, House.gov. The winning students will be invited to #HouseCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C. and will also enjoy $250 in Amazon Web Service credits. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/23/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms/ Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) along with 67 other members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS. Currently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding “B” Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved. Right now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a “B” Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers. “Ensuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,” said Rep. David Schweikert. “Every year, taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law because the IRS has failed to provide them tax forms in a language they understand. As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal information of all types, but especially sensitive information like letters and forms from the IRS, are made accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.” said Rep. TJ Cox. A signed copy of the letter can be found HERE. ### Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Rep. DavidSchweikert(AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21)along with67 other members of Congress,sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS. Currently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding B Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved. Right now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a B Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers. Ensuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,said Rep. DavidSchweikert. Every year,taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law becausethe IRS has failed to provide themtax formsin a language they understand.As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal informationof all types, but especiallysensitive information like letters and formsfrom the IRS,aremade accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.said Rep. TJ Cox. A signed copy of the letter can be found HERE. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-honoring-american-powmia-signed-law Sinema-Backed Bill Honoring American POW/MIA Signed Into Law 2019-12-23 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senator's bipartisan bill requires the POW/MIA flag be displayed alongside the American flag WASHINGTON The bipartisan National POW/MIA Flag Act cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema was signed into law. The law honors more than 82,000 Americans who are listed as Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, or otherwise unaccounted for. Honoring America's veterans is personal to me and many Arizona families. Our bipartisan law ensures we never forget the extraordinary sacrifices of our servicemembers who gave so much to keep us safe and protect our freedom, said Sinema, a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. The POW/MIA and U.S. flags are flown concurrently every day at federal locations. Previously, the POW/MIA flag was only required to be displayed by the federal government on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. The POW/MIA Flag Act was endorsed by Rolling Thunder Inc. National, the National League of POW/MIA Families, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the National Alliance of Families for the Return of America's Missing Servicemen. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2940 Chair Grijalva Releases Natural Resources Climate Action Report, Highlights Top Accomplishments of 2019 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. The House Natural Resources Committee spent 2019 tackling climate change from every angle. Today, Natural Resources Committee Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) released his Climate Action Report detailing the work done by the Committee to combat the climate crisis, including holding 22 hearings on the topic, since taking the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives in January. The Climate Action Report can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2sR8aTG. The release of this report comes days after Chair Grijalva and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis. Their bill, H.R. 5435,the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040. This legislation is the result of the hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach efforts done by the committee on climate change this year detailed in the report. This year the Natural Resources Committee listened to scientists, elected leaders, Native American communities, youth advocates and members of the public. Their comments and stories informed the action we took on climate change this year, said Chair Grijalva. This report illustrates the Committee's focus on climate change and the solutions we have offered. I'm proud of the work we've done so far and know that so much more needs to be done to fight the climate crisis. I look forward to continuing our efforts in 2020, and beyond, to helping protect the entire planet and meet our ethical responsibilities to future generations. In addition to the Climate Action Report, Chair Grijalva released a video and document highlighting the top committee accomplishments from the first year of the 116th Congress. # # # Stay in touch with Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee Website Facebook Twitter Newsletter 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/contributed-columns/rep-ohalleran-impeachment-somber-constitutionally-necessary-duty Rep. O'Halleran: Impeachment a somber, but constitutionally necessary, duty 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy It was a somber day in American history.When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I did not expect to be voting on impeachment. As a former homicide detective, I gathered evidence and reviewed it deliberatively in the pursuit of truth and justice. I have employed the same approach during this impeachment inquiry process. I committed to reviewing all evidence before deciding my vote, reaching my decision after the official articles of impeachment were finalized. No one is above the law.We must hold elected officials accountable when they break the public trust, violate our Constitution, and put their own interests before the good of our nation. President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. He obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked. I voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk. The evidence I considered when making my decision included the testimony of witnesses, many of whom were President Trump's own political appointees. We heard from State Department professionals, current and former members of our military, and members of the U.S. intelligence communitythe most trusted and respected in the world. I took my constituents' concerns into… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-introduces-legislation-improve-ballot-access-voters Rep. Ruben Gallego Introduces Legislation to Improve Ballot Access for Voters with Disabilities 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ruben Gallego G000574 rubengallego.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON DC Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the PAVA Inclusion Act yesterday to ensure full participation in the electoral process for voters with disabilities. The PAVA program funds measures aimed at increasing access to the polls for voters facing mobility and other challenges, including disability training for poll workers, maintaining voting hotlines, and examining polling places for accessibility. However, when the program was enacted as part of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the definition of eligible grantee erroneously left out Protection and Advocacy Systems serving the Northern Mariana Islands and the four corners area of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. As a result, they are not eligible for PAVA funding unlike every other Protection and Advocacy System in the United States. Rep. Gallego's PAVA Inclusion Act fixes this oversight and improves access to the ballot for voters with disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as the four corners region. Every American citizen's right to vote is sacred. Voters with disabilities, no matter where they live, have a right to access this most fundamental American right, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. That is why I am proud to introduce the PAVA Inclusion Act to ensure that voters with disabilities residing in the Northern Mariana Islands as well as some of the most rural parts of Indian Country can access the ballot. This legislative fix is long overdue, and I look forward to it becoming law. National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) applauds Representative Gallego for introducing legislation that would provide a long overdue technical fix to the Help America Vote Act by extending Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA) program funding to the only two P&As excluded from the program since 2002. It was always the intent for all 57 P&As to be able to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in every step of the voting process across the United States. With this legislation we are one step cl… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/after-impeachment-split-arizonas-members-congress-agree-usmca-trade-deal After impeachment split, Arizona's Members of Congress agree on USMCA trade deal 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy 14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Ste. 221 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 946-2411 Fax: (480) 946-2446 For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-lawmakers-ask-irs-clarify-crypto-tax-rules-around-airdrops-forks-new US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy According to a letterpenned by Representatives Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Bill Foster (D-Ill.), David Schweikert (r-Ariz.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Lance Gooden (R-Texas), French Hill (R-Ark.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) latest guidance clarifies some aspects of the tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, but leaves much to be desired. Friday's letterwas first sharedby industry think tank Coin Center. The IRSpublished guidancearound taxing cryptocurrency holdings in October, addressing cost basis and forks, two long-standing questions the crypto community has had. However, the new guidance raised a number of new questions, particularly around airdrops and unwanted forks. There was also no de minimis exemption for small purchases, such as a cup of coffee. Friday's letter pointed to these unwanted forks and airdrops as one major area of concern, noting that the current guidance appears to suggest that individuals are liable for taxes on any cryptocurrencies they gain as a result of a hard fork or airdrop, regardless of whether or not they're aware they received these cryptocurrencies. "This creates potentially unwarranted tax liability and administrative burdens for users of these important new technologies and would create inequitable results," the letter said. "We do not expect this is the intended effect of the guidance, and we urge the IRS to clarify the matter." The letter specifically asks: The letter also said the congressmen are "concerned that the form of the guidance appears to indicate that this is 'established' law." The congressmen wrote that they hope the IRS continues to treat crypto as a "new and developing" area, and hope that the questions listed are answered "as soon as possible." The IRS has been ramping up its efforts in taxing crypto transactions, writingletters to exchange userswarning they may need to restate their earnings andadding a question about cryptocurrency in its Form 1040. Friday's letter isonly the latestin a seri… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-moves-improve-collection-veteran-suicide-data McSally Moves to Improve Collection of Veteran Suicide Data 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) this week introduced legislation to improve veteran suicide reporting submitted by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to Congress in order to better serve high-risk veteran populations. This bill comes on the heels of aNovemberU.S. Committee on Indian Affairs hearing where Senator McSally secured VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's commitment to improve VA veteran suicide reporting and discontinue the use of other' to characterize Native American veterans. It's unacceptable that our nation's warriors are returning home from battle only to take their own lives,McSally said. We're taking action to better understand this problem so we can send a lifeline to those who need it most. Arizona is home to one of the highest populations of Native American veterans and we know that this population is at higher risk for suicide, but our data is incomplete due to poor data collection. I'm holding the VA accountable to report proper statistics. McSally's bill requires the VA to submit an annual report to Congress on suicide among veterans. While the VA has been submitting periodic reports to Congress related to veteran suicide statistics since 2016, this is not yet required by law. The bill also requires the VA to include a minimum amount of demographic information in veteran suicide reports submitted to Congress so that high-risk populations suchfemale veterans and Native American veterans can be better served. A study published by ASU just before Veterans Day noted that veterans in Arizona are over twice more likely to commit suicide compared to the rest of the state. The study also found that the female veteran suicide rate is three times the rate of non-veteran women. Click HERE to read full bill text. OnDecember 17,McSally announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today. OnNovember 19,McSally urged Secretary Wilkie to prioritize patient care at the Phoenix VA and Northern Arizona VA ho… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/extension-white-mountain-apache-tribes-water-rights-settlement-among-priorities-sinema-secures-end Extension of White Mountain Apache Tribe’s Water Rights Settlement Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills 2019-12-20 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate, including an extension allowing the White Mountain Apache Tribe to complete their water settlement. Following six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs. Sinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Thanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million. Today's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema. Sinema also secured the following priorities: Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Congressman Biggs offered the following statement: "President Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathan—or "Panch," as we all know him—to head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country. His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction. As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan-nsf Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).Congressman Biggs offered the following statement: President Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathanor Panch, as we all know himto head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country.His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction.As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-announced-retirement Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "Since I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade. "Not only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation. God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-retirement-congress Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: Since I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade. Not only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation.God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-yes-usmca Congressman Biggs Votes YES on USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement championed by President Trump. The trade pact now heads to the U.S. Senate for ratification. Congressman Biggs offered the following statement: "While the USMCA is not perfect—no trade agreement of this size or scope ever could be—I commend President Trump for this historic achievement, which is a testament to years of tough negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Once ratified, the USMCA will create hundreds of thousands of new American jobs and add billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, which Arizona, as a border state, is perfectly positioned to benefit from. Our farmers will be able to sell to new markets, our exporters will deal with fewer paperwork headaches at the border, and our growing e-commerce sector will gain greater certainty that its intellectual property is being protected. Arizona businesses of all sizes—big and small—received an enormous boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; I urge the Senate to act quickly to ensure that they receive similar benefit from the USMCA. "I have addressed the imperfections of this trade agreement with the Administration, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, and the appropriate congressional committee chairmen. I have received assurances that my concerns will be addressed and corrections will be made." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3910 Gosar to Support USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) spoke on the House floor in support of the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement. His remarks, as prepared are: "I rise in support of the USMCA, a high-quality trade agreement, but also to raise concerns about the inclusion of the language of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. I encourage my colleagues to support the agreement, but also wish to reaffirm my concerns for the record about the inclusion of this particular language. Because it is important that this provision is not included in future trade agreements, further constraining congress’ ability to reform the law. The inclusion of this provision in trade agreements will foreclose on Congress’ ability to address important issues. In recent years, the behavior of Big Tech has been the subject of substantial scrutiny. Much of this scrutiny has revolved around the appropriateness of maintaining Section 230 in its present form. In fact, a modification of this law was enacted just last Congress. On a weekly basis, new concerns are being raised about Section 230. Illegal drug sales, child exploitation, terrorist recruitment, political bias, illegal wildlife trade, revenge porn, military servicemember scams, foreign election interference, civil rights abuses, illegal gun sales to felons, local housing violations, deepfakes, – 230 has a role. When Speaker Pelosi and I agree on an issue, there’s something there. I encourage my colleagues to support the USMCA, but raise issue about the importance of Congress’ ability to reform a law that grants broad legal immunity to companies that hold immense power over our economy and democracy. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/19/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-pass-usmca/ Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Pass USMCA 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ann Kirkpatrick K000368 kirkpatrick.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Rep. Kirkpatrick released the following statement after voting to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement includes significant improvements negotiated by House Democrats with respect to labor, the environment, access to medicines, and enforcement. The legislation passed on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 385 to 41. On December 10th, both parties and labor reached a deal with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on a series of transformative improvements to the Trump Administration's proposed USMCA that will set a new floor for standards in future U.S. trade agreements. The overall enforcement mechanism for the agreement was weak because it preserved all the flaws of the old NAFTA. In addition, there were no specific mechanisms to make sure that the labor rules could not be ignored again. Because of House Democrats, USTR agreed that the new NAFTA shouldset the highest standards for enforcement and enforceability in any U.S. trade agreement: A new labor enforcement mechanism that promotes American jobs, protects workers' rights, and holds non-compliant actors accountable; A new environment customs verification mechanism to make sure that Mexico is not trading illegally taken fauna and flora.Enforcement: Fixing loopholes in the new NAFTA that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introducing new rules of evidence to make enforcement more effective and fair.Workers: Strengthening standards to make them enforceable; creating new mechanisms to monitor labor rule compliance in Mexico and to enforce the commitment that parties trade only in goods that comply with the agreement's rules on workers; and establishing a new enforcement mechanism that will lead to penalties on imports produced at a facility where workers' right to organize has been thwarted.Environment:Reinstating high-standard rules that had been watered down by the Trump Administration; creating new mechanisms to monitor enviro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-votes-ratify-usmca-agreement OHalleran Votes to Ratify USMCA Agreement 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a new North American trade deal that would promote economic growth, strengthen protections for laborers and our environment, promote international trade, enhance compliance monitoring, and create enforcement provisions that would increase accountability for all trading partners. I am focused on growing Arizona's economy, creating new, good-paying jobs, and strengthening our rural communities, said Rep. O'Halleran. Today, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that will improve international trade in North America, spur the creation of new jobs, ensure protections for our hardworking labor community, and preserve important environmental standards. The USMCA agreement ratified in the House today includes fixes to NAFTA loopholes that allowed countries to avoid being held accountable and introduces new rules to make enforcement more effective; the creation of an interagency committee that will monitor Mexico's labor reform implementation and compliance with labor and environmental obligations; additional funding to address land and water pollution in the desert southwest; preservations that ensure Congress' ability to bring down the high costs of prescription drugs by promoting fair competition. I personally met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Lighthizer on several occasions to discuss necessary provisions within this deal, continued O'Halleran. After months of important negotiations, I am pleased to see that this final agreement is a triumph for hardworking families, our Arizona agriculture producers, businesses of all sizes, and rural communities that are too often overlooked. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, between 1994 and 2017, Arizona's exports to Mexico grew from $2.4 billion per year, to $7.7. billiona 311% increase. Currently, over 200,000 jobs in Arizona alone depend on trade with Mexico and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona/ Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA): “Today, I am proud to finally vote ‘yes’ on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America. Arizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds. I look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy,” said Congressman David Schweikert. WATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today’s vote here. ### Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote/ Congressman Schweikert’s Statement on House Impeachment Vote 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting ‘no’ on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. “Our founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today’s bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people. Although we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.’ The articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation’s system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy.” ### Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA): Today, I am proud to finally vote yes' on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America. Arizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds. I look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy, said Congressman David Schweikert. WATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today's vote here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-house-pass-bipartisan-usmca-agreement Stanton, House Pass Bipartisan USMCA Agreement 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.After months of advocating for an improved North American trade policy, Rep. Greg Stanton today helped advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to the finish line. The U.S. House passed the agreement with a 385 to 41 vote. Stanton spoke in favor of H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act, during today's debate. Those of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships with Mexico and Canada is essential to Arizonaand this new agreement will offer a big lift to our local companies, Stanton said. Today we have a real opportunity to cement certainty for job creators. From multinational companies to mid-sized and small businesses, from tech workers to farm workers, there's no doubt that the new USMCA is a win for all Arizonans. Stanton has ramped up his advocacy for strong trade relationships from his time as Phoenix Mayor to Congress. Last month, Stanton spoke on the House Floor in support of USMCA progress. In July, Stanton signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for continued negotiations with the Administration to secure the United States' relationship with Canada and Mexicoand a vote on the agreement before the end of the year. Stanton and Gov. Doug Ducey hosted a tele-town hall over the summer with the National Association of Manufacturers to hear from business owners about the importance of trade with Mexico. Earlier this week, Stanton shared stories from 10 Arizona businesses and trade associations calling on Congress to support the USMCA. The agreement now heads to the Senate for consideration. Stanton's full remarks on the floor are below and video is available here. Thank you to the Gentleman for yielding. Passing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is essential to creating new jobs and strengthening the economy of my home state of Arizona. Those of us in border states understand the value of trading with our neighbors, and I can tell you that growing trade relationships wit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-votes-against-salt-deduction-tax-shift-bill Stanton Votes Against SALT Deduction Tax Shift Bill 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.Rep. Greg Stanton today issued the following statement after voting against a bill to lift the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The President and the previous Congress took the wrong approach when they passed major changes to the tax code that benefited the wealthiest Americans and added to our nation's growing debt. If we want to correct that wrong, we should do so holisticallynot in a piecemeal fashion. Lifting the SALT deduction in this manner pushes benefits to just a few states and penalizes many Arizonans with a tax increase. I simply cannot support a proposal that helps the wealthiest taxpayers in other parts of the country at the expense of Arizona. H.R. 5377 passed the house with a 218 to 206 vote. In 2017, the Republican-led Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TJCA) placed a $10,000 cap on the amount of state and local taxes individuals and joint filers can deduct. This change had a disproportionate effect on states with high incomes and sales taxes. Prior to the enactment of TCJA, residents in just six statesCalifornia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvaniaclaimed more than half the value of all state and local tax deductions nationwide, even though they make up just 38 percent of the population. [Source] 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-delivers-major-health-care-wins-arizona McSally Delivers Major Health Care Wins for Arizona 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) delivered major health care wins for Arizona in a year-end funding package that passed the U.S. Senate today. McSally successfully helped extend the medical expense deduction, so families with high health care costs do not see a tax increase next year. In addition, McSally delayed cuts in Medicaid funding to community hospitals known as disproportionate share hospitals (DSH), and secured extended funding for critical community health programs which support underserved and vulnerable populations. The package permanently repeals three harmful taxes imposed under the Affordable Care Act: the Health Insurance Tax (HIT), the Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax. McSally has fought to repeal these taxes since she was a member of the House of Representatives, and is a co-sponsor of all three Senate bills mandating a repeal. These wins are major breakthrough for Arizona families,McSally said.We are ensuring community hospitals can afford to keep their doors open so residents in underserved populations have a place to go for care.This bill will help drive down rising health care costs and incentivize innovation in the medical field so that Arizona families can access cutting-edge care. In addition, we are instituting policies that will help lower prescription drug costs, so no one is forced to leave their medicine at the pharmacy counter. The package includes the McSally-backedCREATES Actwhich will help lower prescription drug prices by allowing generic-drug developers to bring civil actions against brand-name drug makers for not selling them samples needed for testing during the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process. Included in the package are other key health care priorities McSally has been advocating for: $2.8 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)for Alzheimer's disease research $10 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the establishment of a suicide prevention program. $27 million to the CDC for the Diabetes Pr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-three-bills-preserve-arizonas-landmarks McSally Introduces Three Bills to Preserve Arizona’s Landmarks 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S.SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced three bills today to preserve Arizona'spubliclands and attract new visitors to the state. Arizona is home tounique natural and cultural treasures,McSally said.We want to preserve ourdistinctivehistory and ensure it is kept accessible to the public. These efforts will improve our lands and boost Arizona's economy by attracting new tourism to our state. The three bills include the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act; the Chiricahua National Park Act; and the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls:The reauthorization of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is vitaltocontinuing the transformational work of preserving the Yuma story in its cultures, in its history and in its foundation for many generations to come. Thank you, Senator McSally, for taking the lead and introducing this critical reauthorization bill in the Senate. TheYuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorizationwill reauthorize theYuma Crossing National Heritage Area(YCNHA), which expires at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for an additional 15 years. The National Heritage Area includes the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark, the Yuma Territorial Prison and Colorado River State Historic Parks, Fort Yuma, and over 3 miles of contiguous riverfront parks, trails, and 400 acres of restored wetlands. YCNHA was established in 2000 throughlegislation by Rep. Ed Pastorand extended for an additional 5 years throughlegislation by Sen. John McCain. The bill has the support of the City of Yuma, Yuma County and the Quechen Indian Tribe. Click HERE to read the full bill. The Chiricahua National Park Actwillgive national park status to Chiricahua National Monument. The national monument is comprised of nearly 12,000 acres southeast of Willcox. If passed, Chiricahua would become Arizona's fourth national park. This act would not change the boundaries or funding to the area. McSallyintroducedthislegislation when she was in the House … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-secures-arizona-wins-funding-package McSally Secures Arizona Wins in Funding Package 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured several wins for Arizona in the appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2020. While this funding bill is imperfect, it provided much needed funding and certainty for our troops, plus key wins that I fought forand wonfor Arizona, said McSally. We secured $152 million for the San Luis Port of Entry due to our tireless advocacy, McSally continued. It was the only port project in the country funded in the bill and will modernize cross-border commerce and security at that critical port. Additionally, this bill fully funds the A-10 fleet with upgrades, provides the biggest pay raise for our men and women in uniform in a decade, affords nearly $190 million for two new military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and invests in veteran treatment courts and veteran mental health programs. McSally Accomplishments in FY20 Appropriations Package: Defense Full funding ofA-10 fleet 20 additional F-35s to maintain the health of the F-35 pilots, which are trained at and deployed from Luke AFB and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Military Construction, Veterans Affairs $189M for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma $9.4B for veteran mental health care programs State, Foreign Operations $3.3 Billion for Foreign Military Financing Program funding for Israel, including funding for US-Israel Energy Cooperation programs $1.65 billion for economic and military assistance for Jordan Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding for several programs that will improve housing affordability for Arizonans, including: $3.4 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, a $100M increase over FY19 $793 million for section 202 housing for the elderly $825 million for the Native American Housing Block Grant Program $40 million for HUD-VASH vouchers to help veterans find and sustain permanent housing Funding for several programs to rebuild our nation's infrastructure, including: $4.9 billion for D… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/repeal-health-taxes-renewal-export-import-bank-increased-funding-impact-aid-among-priorities-sinema Repeal of Health Taxes, Renewal of Export-Import Bank, Increased Funding for Impact Aid Among Priorities Sinema Secures in End-Of-Year Appropriations Bills 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Sinema also secured Arizona defense, border, water, education, and economic priorities WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today secured a number of Arizona priorities in the end-of-year appropriations bills that passed the Senate. Following six years of advocacy, Sinema secured the repeal of the costly and unnecessary Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and Cadillac Tax. The repeal of these harmful taxes will help address rising health care costs for Arizona families and businesses and encourage investment in Arizona jobs. Sinema also successfully ensured the long-term renewal of the Export-Import Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Thanks to Sinema's leadership, the Impact Aid Program, which ensures schools on federal, military, and tribal lands are equipped to provide Arizona students with a quality education, received an increase of $40 million. Today's Senate action shows that by reaching across the aisle and staying focused on delivering for Arizonans we can successfully make health care more affordable, open new markets to Arizona businesses, secure our border, and provide Arizona families with the tools they need to succeed, said Sinema. Sinema also secured the following priorities: Funding for the University of Arizona's Near-Earth Object Survey Mission Extension of the White Mountain Apache Tribe's Water Rights Settlement Funding for Drought Contingency Plan implementation Funding for Customs and Border Patrol to hire an additional 600 port officers and agricultural specialists Funding for non-intrusive inspection equipment at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry in Arizona Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology upgrades for CBP An analysis of needed improvements to Tribal Detention Facilities including those in Arizona Increased funding for EPA wastewater project grants, which were previously awarded to pr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bill-protecting-arizona-seniors-illegal-robocalls-heads-presidents-desk Sinema-Backed Bill Protecting Arizona Seniors from Illegal Robocalls Heads to President’s Desk 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON The U.S. Congress passed the TRACED Actlegislation cosponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema that cracks down on illegal robocalls and holds perpetrators accountable. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Our bipartisan legislation protects all Arizonans from the barrage of unwanted robocalls and protects Arizona seniors from scams and harassment by ensuring robocallers are held accountable, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Commerce and Aging Committees. As one report estimated, 42 percent of all calls will be spam calls by early 2019, a 12 percent increase from last year. The TRACED Act gives regulators more time to find scammers, increases penalties for those who are caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to address impediments to criminal prosecution of robocallers who intentionally flout laws. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-introduces-bill-protecting-grand-canyon-strengthening-arizonas-economy Sinema Introduces Bill Protecting the Grand Canyon, Strengthening Arizona’s Economy 2019-12-19 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act to strengthen the state's economy by protecting the Grand Canyon and Arizona's outdoor heritage. Arizona's economy depends on protecting the Grand Canyon and ensuring it remains a safe and stunning part of our outdoor heritage for generations to come, said Sinema. Thirty years ago, when we first began fighting against the disastrous effects of uranium mining in our homelands, we were alone in this fight, said Muriel Uqualla, Havasupai Tribal Chairwoman. Sen. Sinema's announcement earlier today sends a strong message that it is important to protect the Grand Canyon. Not only for the Havasupai people, but for all people, for generations to come. There is no reality in which it is worthwhile to endanger the Grand Canyon, the lives and cultures of Indigenous communities, and millions of people and the economies that support them," said Amber Reimondo, energy program director for the Grand Canyon Trust. "For those reasons, the Grand Canyon region is, and forever will be, too precious to mine and today we are grateful to Senator Sinema for her leadership in advancing a permanent mining ban around the Grand Canyon." The Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act is an exciting step to permanently protect the lands and water that are so valuable and precious to Flagstaff and northern Arizona, said Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans. Grand Canyon National Park is the lifeblood of our community and economy and protecting it now and for future generations is of paramount interest. We are grateful for the work of Senator Sinema to protect this area and also to Congressmen Grijalva and O'Halleran. Sinema's Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act prohibits new uranium mining around Grand Canyon National Park, protecting Arizona's water supply, outdoor recreation and tourism industries, and tribal communities. Currently, the Grand Canyon welcomes over 6 million visitors a year,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-vote-overturn-results-2016-election House Democrats Vote to Overturn the Results of the 2016 Election 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to overturn the results of the 2016 election. Congressman Biggs voted against this vindictive, partisan sham and issued the following statement: "Democrats have pursued a predetermined outcome for three years, and today, voted to overturn the will of 63 million Americans who voted for Donald J. Trump. This is a dark day for the United States of America. History will abhor the Democrats' radical, vindictive efforts to punish, harass, and remove their political opponent. "Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call that was shamelessly exploited, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their predetermined narrative. Democrats started their impeachment movement in the immediate aftermath of President Trump'selection, and they have not relented to this day. "If Americans think that this divisive impeachment will end soon, they are sadly mistaken. House Democrats are promising to recommit their efforts after the Senate commences their process, no matter what outcome they reach. Thankfully, I anticipate the Senate will vote swiftly to exonerate the President, and he will continue to keep the promises he made to the American people. We are grateful for President Trump and all of his hard work to make our nation great. He is the leader our nation selected and needed for this consequential time in American history." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, C… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3909 Gosar Remarks on Sham Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after speaking on the House floor against the partisan impeachment sham: "It is truly a sad day for America. Democrats have put their hatred of President Donald Trump above their love for our Country. My colleagues continue to invoke the Constitution as cover for their shameful actions. These very same colleagues who deride the Framers as racist, old, white men. The Constitution is only as good as the people that support it. Today, the Democrats undermine it with their frivolous actions. My colleagues claim “No one is above the law” but throughout the sham impeachment, they have blown right through any accountability for their illegal actions. Whether its releasing private phone records, restricting minority witnesses and hearings, violating the rules of the House, or covering up corruption in Ukraine, they should be ashamed. Never before in American history has a President been impeached by a single political party after failing to prove any crimes were committed. Democrats know they can’t beat Donald Trump fairly in an election, so they need to rig it in their favor – they’ve even said so in December of 2016 before the President took office. Why are they so afraid of President Trump? Are they worried about what we’ll find behind Door #1—the FISA Court, we know how that is starting to turn out. Or is it Door #2 – the corruption in at the FBI, DING DING DING, we’ve got another winner, and it isn’t a good winner. Maybe is it Door #3 – the Intelligence Services, or could it be Door #4 – the State Department. Maybe it’s Door #5 – Draining the Swamp: business as usual in Washington DC. Maybe it was the misconduct of the previous administration that they are looking to cover. Maybe its all of the above. It was the weaponization of the government against the People. I am proud to stand in support of President Trump, who has done exactly what we elected him to do. The last thing I will say: Remember, Remember, the names of thos… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2939 Rep. Grijalva To Vote in Favor of Impeaching President Donald Trump 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, the House of Representatives will hold a vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement on his anticipated vote in favor of both articles of impeachment: President Trump committed a crime when he attempted to rig the election in his favor, endanger our national security, and shamelessly try to cover it up. He's a danger to our democracy, and the evidence gathered over three months of investigations, depositions, and public hearings attest to the fact that he abused his power to extort Ukraine into investigating a political rival. It is a somber day to impeach a President, but his reckless actions and brazen corruption have left Congress with no other choice. Instead of enabling the destructive behaviors of this President, I urge my Senate colleaguesboth Republican and Democrat aliketo demand testimony from White House parties and all of the information blocked by President Trump's cover-up. If the Senate wants to truly assess the guilt of the President, they should not be afraid of learning the truth. I based my decision on the facts and will vote to protect our democracy for future generations. I hope my colleagues in the Senate will do the same. Click here to watch Rep. Grijalva's floor speech in favor of impeachment. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-funding-agreement-includes-o-halleran-initiatives House Passes Bipartisan Funding Agreement, Includes OHalleran Initiatives to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers, Special Diabetes Program for Indians 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONYesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, legislative packages to fund all 12 appropriations bills through the end of FY2020 and keep the federal government open ahead of the December 20 deadline. Both packages passed yesterday include provisions championed by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), including extenders for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, as well as many other accomplishments for Arizonans. One of the most important jobs we have as members of Congress is passing comprehensive appropriations that provide for our national defense and military readiness, as well as key domestic programs and federal initiatives that support our nation's health and bolster our economy, said Rep. O'Halleran. While I was pleased to see that funding for community health centers and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, initiatives I have championed, were extended through May of this year, this is not a permanent solution. I will continue to fight for permanent funding solutions for both of these important programs. O'Halleran has fought to secure and plus up funding for community health centersand the Special Diabetes Program for Indianssince coming to Congress, introducing legislation to protect both programs. Extenders on these programs are set to expire in May of 2020. Legislative packages passed today also include an extension of the production credit for Indian coal facilities and the Indian Employment Tax Credit. Earlier this year, Rep. O'Halleran introduced legislationto make permanent the Indian Employment Tax Credit to address unemployment rates in Indian Country and attract business that can succeed to affected areas. The bills allocate additional monies funding O'Halleran fought for, including: $90.4 million for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an increase of $941,000 from FY19. These funds will be used to enhance the National Broadband Map; $7.433 billion for the United States Forest Se… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-statement-house-impeachment-vote OHalleran Statement on House Impeachment Vote 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted for H.Res.755, the official articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Following the vote, O'Halleran released the following statement: "President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the Ukrainian president. He withheld military aid that had already been promised to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into his political opponent. The president's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. "He obstructed Congress' constitutional obligation to perform checks and balances on the executive branch to investigate potential wrongdoing by the president when he directed individuals, agencies, and offices not to comply with official subpoenas issued by House Committees and withheld the whistleblower complaint from Congress. These actions set a dangerous precedent for the future if left unchecked. "I voted to impeach the president because this abuse of power and obstruction of Congress violated the Constitution and put our national security, our international relationships, and the integrity of our elections at risk." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-votes-impeachment Rep. Gallego Votes for Impeachment 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ruben Gallego G000574 rubengallego.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) voted in support of the two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Rep. Gallego released the following statement: Today I voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. These are serious charges, and Congress has a serious duty to defend the rule of law and our democracy. We upheld that duty today and sent a strong message that President Trump and all presidents who follow him will be held accountable for their actions and will not be permitted to abuse the power of their office for personal gain. It is now Mitch McConnell's responsibility and Constitutional duty to ensure a full and fair trial in the Senate. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/next-step-usmca-house-floor Next step for USMCA: House Floor 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy 14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Ste. 221 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: (480) 946-2411 Fax: (480) 946-2446 For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote Congressman Schweikerts Statement on House Impeachment Vote 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting no' on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Our founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today's bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people. Although we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.' The articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation's system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11 McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona. The legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project. Cross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state. We're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11. I-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas. In addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America. At the co… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11 McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona. The legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project. Cross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state. We're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11. I-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas. In addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America. At the complet… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backed-bipartisan-bill-increases-access-lower-cost-insulin-arizonans Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Increases Access to Lower Cost Insulin for Arizonans 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, which ensures Arizona families can access lower-cost, generic insulins. Promoting competition and bringing lower-cost generics on to the market will ensure Arizonans living with diabetes can afford the medication they need, said Sinema. In December 2018, the Food and Drug Administration announced it would stop reviewing generic competitors to insulin in March of 2020, and announced that any products still in the review process would be automatically denied. Denying consideration to current drugs in the pipeline and preventing new drugs from being reviewed will significantly delay the introduction of lower-cost insulin products on the market. The Sinema-backed Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act extends the review deadline, allowing the Food and Drug Administration to continue reviewing generic insulins, ensuring Arizonans can access affordable medicine. An estimated 41,000 people in Arizona are diagnosed with diabetes every year and an additional 1.8 million Arizonans are prediabetic. Earlier this year, Sinema welcomed two Arizonans living with diabetes during a Senate hearing, highlighting the importance of efforts to treat diabetes. Sinema supports efforts to create expedited pathways for approval of generic and biosimilar medications. The bipartisan Affordable Insulin Approval Now Act takes meaningful steps toward helping ensure Arizona families can afford insulin through greater generic competition. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-continues-securing-arizonas-water-future Sinema Continues Securing Arizona’s Water Future 2019-12-18 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema requested an update from U.S. Interior Secretary Bernhardt on his Department's work ensuring the long-term security of the Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund. Arizona's economic wellbeing depends on the future success of the Basin Fund. Ensuring the administration has a long-term plan for securing the Basin Fund is critical to securing Arizona's water future, said Sinema. The Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund is managed by the Department of Interior and covers some of the cost of water delivery to Arizona tribes and helps pay for infrastructure projects around tribal water settlements. During her time in the U.S. Senate, Sinema has worked to advance commonsense solutions to secure Arizona's water future. Last month, Sinema introduced the DRIP Act, which equips communities in Arizona, and across the country, to address drought conditions and strengthen water supplies. Earlier this year, Sinema helped get the Drought Contingency Plan across the finish line in the Senate. Sinema also cosponsored the bipartisan Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act, which allows Arizona cities, tribes, and water providers access to critical funding to secure the state's water future. Read the full text of the letter HERE. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-russia-interfered-2016-election-and-ukraine-tried-rep-andy-biggs OP-ED: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and Ukraine tried to: Rep. Andy Biggs 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy 1318 Longworth House Office Building 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approve-trillion-dollar-spending-bills House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement: Congress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt. Just recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty. ### Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approves-trillion-dollar-spending-bills House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement: "Congress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt. "Just recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty." Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2936 Reps. Grijalva, Lee, and Omar Send Letter to U.S. Treasury, Urge Humanitarian Relief on Iranian Sanctions 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Reps. Ral M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led 14 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressing deep concern on the impact that U.S. sanctions are having on access to medicine in Iranparticularly for individuals suffering from chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. The lawmakers urged the Trump Administration to adjust its sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicines and medical devices can reach the Iranian people. The Trump Administration's maximum pressure' campaign on the Iranian government is resulting in horrific consequences on everyday Iraniansincluding those with life-threatening illness, said Rep. Grijalva. Instead of a blanket policy that punishes all Iranians, the United States should adjust the sanctions campaign to ensure that lifesaving medicine can reach some of Iran's most vulnerable citizens. In their letter, the lawmakers wrote in part: We strongly urge the Administration to conduct a sweeping review of its sanctions campaign against Iran and identify and implement the necessary adjustments required to fulfill responsibilities under international law, as ordered by the ICJ in October 2018, to protect the Iranian people's right to health. While the efficacy of sanctions is questionable, we also urge the OFAC to expand the list of medical supplies that international suppliers are eligible to trade with Iran, especially for cancer and other chronic, advanced, or rare diseases. Considering the ongoing protests in Iran, and the Iranian government's shutdown of internet services, we also see a clear need to expand General License D-1 so that the United States is not taking any actions that help the Iranian government block outside communications. The Trump Administration's sanctions on Iran and their maximum pressure campaign are directly hurting the most vulnerable groups in Iranian society. Despite promises to stand by the Iranian people, they are preventing essential medications and humanitarian sup… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2938 Chair Grijalva, Committee Leaders Introduce Landmark Climate Change Legislation Slashing Emissions From Public Lands and Waters 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Chair Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and leaders from the Natural Resources Committee released their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis at a press conference on Capitol Hill this morning. Original cosponsors and supporters from the advocacy community hailed the introduction of H.R. 5435, the American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act, which directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from public lands and waters by 2040. Original cosponsors of the legislation include Vice-Chair Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-CNMI), Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). The bill is endorsed by The Wilderness Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice, Oceana and Earthworks. The bill temporarily pauses new fossil fuel leases while the agencies develop a plan to reach the 2040 goal. DOI and USFS must meet climate pollution reduction targets at specific intervals starting in 2025 and publish strategic plans every four years that detail how the agencies will meet the pollution reduction targets established by the legislation. The bill also increases royalties on fossil fuel extraction by oil, gas, and coal corporations and uses the proceeds to support workers and communities impacted by a transition away from dirty energy development. The full text of H.R. 5435 is available at http://bit.ly/2RZ7Qwn. A fact sheet explaining the bill's major provisions is available at http://bit.ly/2M1wc56. A section-by-section of the bill is available at http://bit.ly/2sDNaQc. Since taking the House majority, Natural Resources Committee Democrats have spent much of the past year tackling climate change from every angle. Chair Grijalva's landmark bill is the culmination of a year of hearings, roundtables, public forums, and other public outreach effort… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-and-degette-lead-74-representatives-letter-opposing Reps. Gallego and DeGette Lead 74 Representatives in Letter Opposing Administration Plan to Strip Protections from Tongass National Forest 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ruben Gallego G000574 rubengallego.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) led over 70 of their colleagues in submitting official comments yesterday in opposition to the U.S. Forest Service's plan to exempt Tongass National Forest in Alaska from protections under the Roadless Rule. The letter urges Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue not to proceed with his Department's proposal to open up our nation's largest National Forest and one of our most critical tools in the fight against climate change to clear-cut logging and road-building. The letter outlines the way in which a Tongass Roadless Rule exemption would damage the environment and local wildlife, harm local recreation and commercial fishing industries, reduce access to clean air and water, and threaten the livelihood and culture of Alaska Natives who call Alaska Roadless Areas home. The Roadless Rule is one of our national forests' most important and successful protections, particularly in ancient and unique places like the Tongass, said Rep. Ruben Gallego. This administration's reckless proposal to remove Roadless Rule protections and allow destructive roadbuilding throughout Alaska's majestic Tongass National Forest is bad for our environment, bad for taxpayers, bad for Alaska Natives, and bad for future generations of Americans who deserve the chance to visit and appreciate this beautiful, pristine place. The Roadless Rule protects nearly 60 million acres of national forest land for people to enjoy, said Rep. Diana DeGette. We are not going to sit back and allow the Trump administration to undo the vital protections this rule provides some of our nation's most treasured landscapes, including the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Reps. Gallego and DeGette introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act earlier this year to codify the Roadless Rule and permanently protect millions of acres of pristine national forests. Rep. Gallego had an op-ed published yesterday about the importance of keeping Roadless Rule protections in Tongass National… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/17/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade/ Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States’ Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind’s (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House. Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States ‘commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will: Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement Address longstanding concerns with the WTO’s Appellate Body Increase transparency at the WTO Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century “I am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships,” said Rep. David Schweikert. I’m pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “The WTO is the vital to enforcing the world’s rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the botto… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind's (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House. Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will: Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement Address longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body Increase transparency at the WTO Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century I am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships, said Rep. David Schweikert. I'm pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century, said Rep. Ron Kind. The WTO is the vital to enforcing the world's rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the bottom. The W… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-businesses-call-congress-pass-usmca Arizona Businesses Call on Congress to Pass USMCA 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.As the U.S. House prepares to vote this week on the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, Arizona businesses are speaking up about the importance of trade with our neighboring countries. Rep. Greg Stanton has been advocating an improved North American trade policy throughout his first year in Congress. Businesses in Arizonafrom large corporations to medium- and small-sized firmshave made clear that the USMCA will provide much-needed certainty and opportunity for growth. Several business owners and representatives from trade associations shared their support with Stanton. The passage of USMCA is important for the dairy industry and critical for our Tempe based dairy cooperative. We have enjoyed a fruitful trade relationship with both Mexico and Canada, and the success of our member farms here in Arizona depends on the passage of this trade agreement. Right now, Mexico is UDA's main export market, which accounts for almost $200 million in total dairy exports. Without a trade agreement, we wouldn't have ready access to Mexico. The cooperative needs to be able to export to Mexico in order to ensure a future existence. If USMCA passes, because of the dairy provisions, we would be able to capture an increased market share in Canada. The market in Canada, and USMCA, represents a big opportunity for UDA. Ashley Ellixson, V.P. of Legal and Environmental Affairs, United Dairymen of Arizona UDA is a Tempe-based dairy co-op that consists of 90 percent of Arizona dairy farmers. It processes, manufactures, and markets Arizona dairy products sold in and outside of the United States. The USMCA offers an important opportunity to strengthen ties with our neighbors and set a precedent for all future trade agreements in this modern, global economy. Arizona is home to one of Intel's largest and most advanced manufacturing operations and we appreciate Rep. Stanton's recognition that the strong disciplines on digital trade in the USMCA will expand trade and help protect U.S. innovative technology products. The… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-applauds-senate-passage-annual-defense-bill McSally Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) applauded Senate passage of theannual defense billconference report agreed on by both chambers of Congressand touted majorwins she procured for Arizona. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) conference report funds Arizona's critical military missions, supports Arizona service members and their families, and makes important reforms to the way the military investigates and prosecutes sexual assault. "The men and women of our military should know that we have their backs,said McSally.This year's annual defense bill provides the biggest pay raise in a decade and improves the readiness to fight tonight while also investing in important future capabilities. As home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's success on the battlefield. It provides funding for modernization of the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB for training the next generation of F-35 pilots. The legislation also includes 17 of 18 of my reforms to combat sexual assault in the military. For example,when investigating sexual assault, timeliness and effectiveness are not mutually exclusive. My provisions increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases and ensures a victim has access to Special Victim Counsel (SVC) within 72 hours of reporting an assault. Both of these improvements share the goal of getting a verdict for the victim sooner. As a survivor myself, I am hopeful that these bipartisan reforms will help the next generation of service members who may also endure such awful crimes. Support from local leaders: Julie Engel, Chair, Yuma 50: The Yuma 50 is incredibly grateful to Senator McSally for her efforts to protect our warfighters and secure DoD assets that will continue to serve our Country. Arizona received direct benefits from the passage of the NDAA however this action directly supports the entire Nat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-brings-home-huge-wins-arizona-annual-defense-bill McSally Brings Home Huge Wins for Arizona in Annual Defense Bill 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) touted huge wins for Arizona in the annual defense bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate today. McSally highlighted support for Arizona service members and their families, in addition to investments in key Arizona military missions. McSally said in part: Since I have been in Congress, I led the fight to stop the A-10 from being mothballed and this bill continues to secure resources needed to modernize the A-10, based at Davis Monthan AFB. We also succeeded in funding a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB and Yuma for training and deploying the next generation of F-35 pilots. I also secured funding to upgrade the Barry Goldwater training ranges, and many other Arizona initiatives. The annual defense bill is about protecting the people who protect us. This year's bill reiterates to the men and women of our military that we have their backs. She added: The Senate voted in a landslide bipartisan way (86-8) to fund affected military construction projects in this bill. Then, during conference negotiations, Democrats refused to fully fund these projects due to political games surrounding border security. Think about that: they were against the President diverting the resources to secure the border. So they decided to take it out on our military by refusing to backfill the funding. Our military deserves better. The American people deserve better. Click HERE to download Senator McSally's speech. McSally's remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the importance of the vote we took earlier today on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill delivers on the needs of the warfighter today and invests in capabilities we must have for the future. I also fought for and secured huge wins for the Grand Canyon State. As home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's defense. Our bipartisan legislation highlights the in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bill-allow-recreational-concessions-public-land McSally Introduces Bill to Allow Recreational Concessions on Public Land 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to expandrecreational concessions, such as mountain bike rentals, paragliding, horseback riding, camping, and ziplining, in order to enhance visitor experience oncertainpublic lands. Currently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allows a number of third-party commercial concessions to take place onpublicland. However,federal lands managed bystates, local governments, and non-profitsthrough the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (RPPA)are prohibited or severely restricted from allowing these concessions. Public lands are meant to be shared by all,said McSally.My legislation willincrease recreational opportunities andallow people to more fully enjoy and appreciate the beauty of our public lands across the country. Maricopa County is blessed with wide open spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy year-round,said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates.We are grateful to Senator McSally for introducing this legislation that will allow counties to work with the Bureau of Land Management to create new outdoor recreation opportunities without compromising the integrity of these precious natural resources. This bill directs the Department of Interior to establish a pilot program of up to 10 sites to allow third-party concessions on public land governed by theRPPA, which authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes to State or local governments, or qualified nonprofit organizations. Rep. Gosar (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House (H.R.4028). The RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act has been endorsed by the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the National Association of State Park Directors, and the National Recreation and Park Association. The text of the bill can be found HERE. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsallys-veteran-treatment-court-bill-passes-senate McSally’s Veteran Treatment Court Bill Passes Senate 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today. U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) are co-sponsors of the legislation. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019 establishes a program in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help state, local, and tribal governments to develop and maintain veteran treatment courts. The bill would provide grants, training, and technical assistance for veteran treatment courts and communities interested in starting a program. Some veterans come home with invisible wounds that result in addiction or trouble with the law, said McSally. Instead of spiraling down, veteran treatment courts provide an opportunity for vets to receive treatment and add accountability to reverse that spiral, heal, and continue to contribute positively to society. I have seen their powerful lifesaving impact first-hand in Arizona and look forward to getting our bill to the president's desk to help more vets around the country. As veterans return home, the transition to civilian life can often be complicated by PTSD, brain injury, or other trauma and mental health issues. Veteran treatment courts have played a critical role in the criminal justice system by working to help get our veterans get back on track,Kaine said. I'm proud of this bipartisan legislation that will expand access to these courts, help rehabilitate those in need, and reduce recidivism. OnNovember 5, McSally introducedtheVeteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/mccain-inspired-bill-backed-sinema-establishes-wounded-warrior-program-senate McCain-Inspired Bill Backed by Sinema Establishes Wounded Warrior Program in Senate 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senator's resolution implements the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program,' creating employment opportunities for veterans in the U.S. Senate WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator cosponsored a bipartisan bill establishing the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, providing veterans with service-connected disabilities the opportunity to work in the U.S. Senate as they transition to civilian life. The bipartisan program is named after the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain. Arizona veterans earned the opportunity to succeed as they transition to civilian life. Our bipartisan Wounded Warrior Program, inspired by Arizona hero John McCain, empowers Arizona veterans to continue serving our nation while providing them with professional opportunities, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. The two-year fellowship was inspired by the late Arizona senior Senator John McCain, who was seriously wounded and held captive as a prisoner during the Vietnam War, and the late Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield who served during World War I. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinemas-network-support-act-heads-presidents-desk Sinema’s Network of Support Act Heads to President’s Desk 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senate passes defense bill including Sinema's Network of Support Act, Sinema's military sexual assault reforms, and Arizona military priorities secured by Sinema WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Senate passed Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The Senate also approved Sinema's military sexual assault reforms in her Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act. Sinema also secured funding for Arizona military installations and resources for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to military members. By directly engaging families and loved ones, the Department can prepare and equip military friends and families to better understand military life,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/tucson-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate Tucson Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senate passed Tucson-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Tucson and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Sinema also secured funding for Tucson-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill,including $132 million for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 program. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Funding for Davis Monthan Air Force Base's A-10 Program Sinema helped secure $132 million for the A-10 based at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defense and Red Cross will provide information about benefits and services available to milit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/yuma-priorities-third-sinema-bill-approved-senate Yuma Priorities & Third Sinema Bill Approved by Senate 2019-12-17 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senate passed Yuma-specific priorities secured by Sinema in this year's NDAA Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support also heads to President's desk to be signed into law WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate today approved military priorities for Yuma and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act as part of this year's defense bill. The bill, Sinema's third to be passed by Congress, now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Sinema also secured funding for Yuma-specific priorities for Arizona servicemembers in today's Senate-passed defense bill, including funding for MCAS Yuma's barracks and its Hangar 95. Our servicemembers put their lives on the line to keep Arizona safe and secure, and it is our duty to ensure they have complete access to critical resources. Today's passage of our Network of Support Act directly engages servicemembers' loved ones, strengthening support for servicemembers and ensuring they have somewhere to turn in times of need, said Sinema. National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 Includes: Funding for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma: Sinema secured $90.1 million in funding for the renovation of MCAS Yuma's Hangar 95. Sinema also secured $99.6 million in funding for the critical replacement of junior servicemembers' barracks. Sinema's Sgt. Daniel Somers Network of Support Act: Legislation named after Arizona Army veteran Sergeant Daniel Somers who served two tours in Iraq and was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD upon returning home. He lost his life to suicide in 2013. Over the past five years, Sinema has worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, to advance legislation to help servicemembers receive the care they've earned. Together, they introduced the Network of Support Act. The bill requires the Defense Department and the Red Cross to collect from new servicemembers the names of loved ones they consider to be their networks of support. In return, the Department of Defe… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressman-biggs-dissenting-views-house-judiciary-committees-impeachment-report Congressman Biggs' Dissenting Views for the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Report 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy DISSENTING VIEWS Congressman Andy Biggs I concur with Ranking Member Doug Collins' dissenting views and submit my additional statements for the record. Democrats have sought to remove or delegitimize President Donald J. Trump since the day he won the 2016 presidential election. Representative Al Green (D-TX) expressed his desire to impeach the President while Barack Obama was still President. Media outlets and others stoked this fire and have kept it going for three years. Their efforts have been uneven and unsuccessful. The most notorious attempt was the Russian collusion allegations that consumed more than $30 million and took the time of 19 FBI agents and operatives, hundreds of interviews, and hundreds of thousands of pages of documents. The conclusion was that the Trump campaign did not conspire, coordinate, cooperate, or collude with the Russians to interfere in the 2016 election. Even now, however, Representatives who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI or Intel) insist that they have evidence of collusion. In August 2019, a leaker, who had been told about a telephone conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky, contacted HPSCI staff. Even though HPSCI Chairman Schiff publicly denied this contact, media accounts exposed that there had indeed been contact, and insinuated that there might have been assistance in drafting the whistleblower's complaint, which has launched this latest attack on President Trump. Speaker Pelosi announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry based on the complaint. During her announcement she made representations of the contents of the complaint, as had Chairman Schiff. The complaint was proven to be substantively false and utterly without merit when President Trump released a transcript of the phone call. The testimony presented to the Judiciary Committee came in two hearings. In one hearing three law professors who despise this President urged impeachment. A fourth law professor, who did not… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-secures-nearly-85000-veterans-backpay OHalleran Secures Nearly $85,000 in Veterans Backpay 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced that he had secured $84,989.44 in backpay for a veteran in Arizona's First Congressional District who had been waiting for his disability severance pay since 2005. Following notice of the casework success, Congressman O'Halleran released the following statement: This year, Marcus Christiansen of Casa Grande, Arizona contacted my office regarding his concerns about his due disability severance pay from the U.S. Army, starting all the way back in 2005 and running through May 2019. Mr. Christiansen was concerned because he had submitted all required documentation but never received any disbursements or word regarding this entitlement. My staff and I worked to ensure that the Army adjudicated and disbursed Mr. Christiansen's disability severance pay and officially concluded the matter late last month. Our veterans have faithfully served our country, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have the best care when they return home. I am pleased that my staff and I were able to secure the backpay Marcus was due. I have three physical offices in Arizona, and caseworkers on my staff that work remotely throughout the state. I encourage all veterans who may be struggling to work with the VA or other federal agencies to reach out to the district office nearest them for assistance. Official confirmation of Mr. Christiansen's backpay was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on November 29, 2019. I woke up to severance pay pending in my account, said Mr. Christiansen. Thank you again, Congressman O'Halleran. Information for those seeking casework assistance can be found on Rep. O'Halleran's website, here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-tours-palo-verde-nuclear-generating-station McSally Tours Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy TONOPAH, Ariz.U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ)recentlytoured the largest nuclear power plant in the United States, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. During the tour, McSally spoke with Palo Verde employees about current nuclear power research and the importance of continuing Arizona's clean energy leadership. Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is essential to our nation's clean energy strategy,McSally said. After touring the facility, I am even more impressed with the innovative work being done here to create a bright future for the United States. I've introduced legislation to enhance the long-term sustainability of nuclear plants like Palo Verde to ensure the U.S. continues to lead the world in a true all-of-the-aboveenergyapproach. Click HERE to see photos from McSally's visit. McSally gave an update on legislation she introduced to enhance the long-term sustainability of U.S. nuclear power and bolster America's energy securitytheNuclear Energy Renewal Act. The bill would improve nuclear energy research efforts and improve the sustainability and operational costs of existing nuclear reactors. OnSept. 11, McSally spoke about herNuclear Energy Renewal Actat a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing. OnJuly 31, McSally introducedthe Nuclear Energy Renewal Act. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and enhance programs to help reduce the operation and maintenance costs of U.S. nuclear power plants, expand advanced modeling and simulation tools, and bolster research and development. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/following-sinemas-leadership-congress-set-repeal-harmful-health-care-taxes Following Sinema’s Leadership, Congress Set to Repeal Harmful Health Care Taxes 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Senator helped secure a full repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Taxes, making health care more affordable for Arizonans WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured the repeal of the Health Insurance, Medical Device, and Cadillac Tax in Congress's government spending bill, making health care more affordable for Arizonans. Kyrsten has been leading the effort to repeal these taxes and protect Arizonans since 2013. For six years, I have worked across the aisle to repeal harmful health care taxes. Today's deal to repeal makes health care more affordable and represents a win for Arizona families, said Sinema. Sinema has led the effort to protect Arizonans and repeal the Health Insurance Tax, Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax since 2013. Sinema earlier this year introduced the Jobs and Premium Protection Act with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums. Last week, Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. Sinema is also a cosponsor of the Protect Medical Innovation Act, which permanently repeals the medical device tax and protects over 17,000 Arizona jobs in this innovative industry. Earlier this year, Sinema led a letter from the Arizona Congressional Delegation urging Congressional leaders to repeal the Medical Device Tax. Sinema is also a cosponsor of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act to repeal the Cadillac tax, an onerous 40 percent tax on employer-sponsored health plans that would raise premiums for hard-working Arizonans who get their health insurance through work. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-champions-bipartisan-bill-protecting-miners-retirement-and-health-benefits Sinema Champions Bipartisan Bill Protecting Miners’ Retirement and Health Benefits 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan American Miners Act, which secures miners' pensions and protect miners' access to health care. Thousands of Arizona miners earned their pensions and health care through a lifetime of dangerous and hard work. We must ensure the government keeps its promises to miners and their families, said Sinema. The bipartisan American Miners Act secures retired miners' pensions by shoring up the 1974 Pension Plan, which is headed for insolvency due to coal company bankruptcies and the 2008 financial crisis, and ensures that miners will not lose their healthcare. 1,800 Arizona families will benefit from the American Miners Act. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-congressional-leadership-no-budget-no-pay Sinema to Congressional Leadership: No Budget, No Pay 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Senator Rick Scott (Fla.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leaders urging leaders to include in the end-of-year spending package language that prevents members of Congress from getting paid if spending bills are not passed. If members of Congress fail to do their jobs, then they should not get paid. I'll keep reaching across the aisle to fix a broken Washington and deliver for Arizona, said Sinema, who has consistently sponsored the No Budget, No Pay Act since she was elected to Congress. In their letter, the bipartisan lawmakers indicated that passing spending bills and keeping the government running are basic duties of Congress. At the beginning of this year, the United States suffered the longest government shutdown in its history hurting Arizona families and workers who continued to work without pay. The bipartisan No Budget, No Pay Act was part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee this year. This bipartisan legislation halts paychecks for all House and Senate members if they miss the deadline for government spending bills. Sinema sponsored similar legislation in the 113th, 114th, and 115th Congress. The full text of the letter is available HERE. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-secures-long-term-renewal-export-import-bank-bipartisan-budget-deal Sinema Secures Long-Term Renewal of Export-Import Bank in Bipartisan Budget Deal 2019-12-16 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Following months of Sinema's advocacy, bipartisan budget deal includes a 7-year Export-Import Bank renewal WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured a 7-year renewal of the Export-Import Bank in today's bipartisan budget deal. Sinema has been advocating for a long-term renewal of the Bank, which helped 37 Arizona businesses finance more than $57 million in exports, creating good jobs in Arizona and growing the state's economy. Our bipartisan renewal of the Export-Import Bank helps Arizona employers sell more products overseas, create more jobs at home, and it represents a step away from Congress's usual short-term crisis management, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Banking Committee. Sinema led the effort in the U.S. Senate with Republican Senator Kevin Cramer (N.D.) to support Arizona jobs and increase business opportunities by introducing a bipartisan 10-year reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank helped Arizona businesses finance $2 billion in exports over the last five years, creating good jobs in the state while closing the trade deficit with countries like China. For a total list of Arizona exporters utilizing the Export-Import Bank click HERE. Arizona businesses utilizing the Export Import Bank: Business: City: TotalExported Since 2018: Ability Dynamics, LLC Tempe $1,864,477 Aero-link Arizona, Inc. Scottsdale $1,087,488 Aero-zone, Inc. Chandler $5,244,115 Aerotec International, Inc. Phoenix $7,886,643 APS BioGroup, Inc. Phoenix $6,285,915 Axus Technology LLC Chandler $1,929,350 Blockwise Engineering LLC Tempe $2,674,535 Commercial Aviation International Llc Scottsdale $2,623,381 Copper State Bolt & … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-trump-impeachment-vote-house-judiciary-committee-democrats-disgraceful-abuse OP-ED: Trump impeachment vote by House Judiciary Committee Democrats is disgraceful abuse of power 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy 1318 Longworth House Office Building 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-judiciary-democrats-take-big-step-overturn-2016-election House Judiciary Democrats Take Big Step to Overturn the 2016 Election 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, House Judiciary Committee Democrats approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump, sending them to the House floor. The vote came after Chairman Jerry Nadler recessed the committee overnight in a show of bad faith to the Republicans and to the process – in order to hold the vote this morning in front of the cameras. Congressman Biggs voted against the articles and issued the following statement: "Last night's stunning turn of events was yet another in a long line of dishonest, bad-faith maneuvers from the Democrats. They have proven at every step of this impeachment process that they will do and say anything to accomplish their partisan, vindictive goal. Republicans will remember Chairman Nadler's shameful action for a long time to come. "For three years, Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump. They took a big step to overturning the 2016 presidential election with their vote. This process was designed to attain a predetermined outcome--impeachment. Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their pre-determined narrative. "The facts are on the President's side and these facts have not changed. The President showed unprecedented transparency by releasing the transcript of the July 25 call, and the transcript showed no quid pro quo or any crime. President Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials have repeatedly stated that there was no pressure involving the foreign aid. At the time of the call, President Zelensky didn't even know the aid had been temporarily withheld (while U.S. officials worked to ensure that the new Ukrainian administration was com… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/house-bill-could-generate-more-health-services-native-american-elders House bill could generate more health services for Native American elders 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy U.S. representatives from Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas introduced legislation last week to support caregiving services for Native American senior citizens. If passed,the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Actaims to bring more health services to rural tribal communities and fund support services for family caregivers across fiscal years 2020 to 2024. Arizona Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran, the sponsor of the bill, said the act could significantly expand the reach of services provided on tribal lands and address high rates of disease. "When you have such prevalent diseases, such as diabetes and heart health, in these remote locations, we have to be able to get something accomplished to preserve the life expectancy of people that are in real need," O'Halleran said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native Americans, more than any other agency-defined racial group in the United States, have thehighest susceptibility to diabetes.It also citesheart disease as the leading cause of deathfor Indigenous Americans. Tribal agencies could apply for grant funds to support services such as in-home care, transportation, wellness programs or legal services. The grant would also incorporate case management for senior citizens. O'Halleran said the act could reduce some of the medical barriers Indigenous communities face, like cutting travel time. "We have elders that are three hours from the nearest services that are provided, so this ability to get this done and accomplished, it would be a dramatic increase [in services]," O'Halleran said. He said funding in-home care will save more money than transporting multiple caregivers and patients to medical facilities for care. O'Halleran said the act would provide more than $5.3 million in 2020 to expand health and nutrition services, and it will increase by another $43.3 million by 2024. He said agencies would be awarded grants based on need. The act also includes a separate grant that would provide $2.7 million for the Native American Caregiver Support Program … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/landmark-prescription-drug-pricing-bill-clears-us-house Landmark prescription drug pricing bill clears U.S. House 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON The U.S. House passed a landmark health care measure Thursday that proponents say would dramatically reduce rising prescription drugs prices and significantly expand access to health care benefits and services. The sweepinglegislationpassedlargely along party lines, with 230 lawmakers voting for it and 192 against. Only two House Republicans voted for the bill Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. There is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries, Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Sedona, said in a written statement following his vote for the measure. O'Halleran was joined by Arizona Democrats Ruben Gallego, Raul Grijalva, Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton in supporting the bill. Republicans Andy Biggs, Debbie Lesko and David Schweikert voted against it. Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican from Prescott, wasn't present for the vote. The cost of prescription drugs hassoaredin recent years, and Americanspay morefor drugs than do residents of other wealthy countries. In Arizona, the average annual cost of prescription drug treatment rosenearly 60%between 2012 and 2017, far more than the 11% increase in Arizonans' average annual income over the same time, according to an analysis by AARP. More than one-fourth of residentsstoppedtaking drugs as prescribed because they couldn't afford them. U.S. drug prices are especially high in large part because the federal government doesn't negotiate lower prices with drug companies,expertssay but thebillpassed Thursday would enable it to do so. Under the bill, lower prices would be available to all consumers, not just beneficiaries of Medicare, the government insurance program serving Americans over age 65 and some younger adults with certain disabilities or who have kidney failure. The bill would also bar drug companies from charging Americans significantly more than they charge consumers in other countries for the same drugs and from raising prices at rates h… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-gosar-o-halleran-ask-postal-service-study-need-new-post-office-prescott McSally, Gosar, OHalleran ask Postal Service to study need for new post office in Prescott Valley 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy It appears that Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta's persistent pursuit of a new location for a bigger, more centralized post office in town is gaining traction at the federal level. This week, Arizona Sen. Martha McSally and Congressmen Paul Gosar and Tom O'Halleran sent a letter to Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Megan J. Brennan asking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to analyze the issue. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 [people] in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, McSally, O'Halleran and Gosar's letter stated, in part. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. The letter adds, With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location, of these operations. The study should determine whether the feds need to relocate their main post office in Prescott Valley from 8307 E. Highway 69 Suite 1, which it leases, to a yet-to-be-determined site. Lawmakers are also asking Brennan to consult with the local civic and business leaders [in Prescott Valley] as you move forward with this analysis and any findings. I appreciate Senator McSally [and] Congressmen Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the residents of Prescott Valley, Palguta said in a news release. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time [on Nov. 22] to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and [the] step[s] taken thus far in our quest for a new post office in the Town of Prescott Valley. Palguta and the town council are concerned that as Prescott Valley's population continues to grow, more traffic and business will overwhelm the post office on Highwa… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/mcsally-o-halleran-gosar-support-usps-study-new-prescott-post-office McSally, OHalleran, Gosar Support USPS Study for New Prescott Post Office 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Paul Gosar (AZ-04) wrote to the Postmaster General in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, the Members wrote. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations. Prescott Valley Mayor Palguta said: I appreciate Senator McSally, Congressman's Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the Residents of Prescott Valley. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and step taken thus far in our quest for a new Post Office in the Town of Prescott Valley. Full text of the letter is availableHEREand below. Megan J. BrennanPostmaster General and Chief Executive OfficerUnited States Postal Service475 L'Enfant Plaza SWWashington, DC 20260 Dear Postmaster General Brennan, We write to you today in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona. As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With further population growth expected in the future, the town is worried additional traffic and business will overwhelm the current capacity. Multiple concerns have been rais… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/o-halleran-takes-tetra-tech-issue-nrc OHalleran takes Tetra Tech issue to NRC 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., who recently learned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had contracted with embattled Tetra Tech for the assessment of 54 abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation, has written a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission raising questions about the $85 million contract. The Pasadena-based company is facing 23 lawsuits, including at least one by the U.S. government, claiming its subsidiary, Tetra Tech EC, falsified soil samples at an old Navy shipyard it was remediating in 2013. In a press release, O'Halleran said he is deeply concerned about the awarding of the Navajo contract to the company, and wants the NRC to explain why Tetra Tech's radioactive material license is still in good standing, what corrective actions the company took and whether or not the NRC shared its review of Tetra Tech's license with the EPA before it awarded the 2017 contract. United States v. Tetra Tech is still in the courts. Most recently, in October, Tetra Tech asked the federal judge hearing the case to recuse himself and the judge refused, calling the company's motion bordering on frivolous. The company had claimed U.S. District Judge James Donato, in a decision on separate complaints filed by homeowners whose houses were built on the contaminated former shipyard, had used the words as plaintiffs allege, indicating Donato was summarizing the complaint rather than stating his own opinion. Also, in a May 2018 sentencing hearing for one of the two Tetra Tech employees who had pleaded guilty to falsifying the samples, Donato had said he was very skeptical this was something that (the defendant) came up with completely on his own, which Tetra Tech's attorneys said indicated Donato had already made up his mind about the case. O'Halleran said in his press release there's enough evidence of wrongdoing by Tetra Tech that the government should be very careful about awarding it such a large and sensitive contract at the very least, the NRC should have scrutinized the company closely and passed on it… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-vote-articles-impeachment OHalleran Announces Vote on Articles of Impeachment 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, following the House Judiciary Committee's final markup of H.Res. 755, the official articles of impeachment, and their vote to advance the articles out of Committee to the full House of Representatives for a vote, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement: Today is a somber day in America's history. When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I never expected that we would vote on impeaching a sitting president. As a former law enforcement officer and criminal investigator, I spent my career gathering evidence and pursuing truth and justice. Throughout this impeachment inquiry process, I have remained committed to reviewing all of the facts before coming to a final decision on the matter. That is why I have reached my decision today, following the finalization of the official articles of impeachment. The constitution is a document we have lived by as a nation for over two hundred years. It is the shortest written constitution of any major government in the world, but it outlines clear grounds on which the impeachment of a sitting president is the correct course of action. Article II, Section 4 reads, The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. President Trump abused the power of the presidency and broke his oath of office when he bribed the nation of Ukraine by withholding military aid they had already been promised in exchange for help investigating a political opponent. The President's own political appointees and phone call transcript confirmed these facts. I will vote to impeach the President because this bribery and abuse of power violated the constitution and put our national security and our international relationships at risk. Our democracy is the greatest in the world, and a model for many other nations. In our democracy, we must hold elected official… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/stanton-s-initiatives-improve-veterans-quality-life-will-become-law Stantons Initiatives to Improve Veterans Quality of Life Will Become Law 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.On Wednesday, the House passed the final 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which supports a strong national defense and includes two key amendments offered by Rep. Greg Stanton to improve veterans' quality of life. The legislation now heads to the Senate and then to the President's desk for signature. Anyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves to feel safe and prepared in the line of duty, and our veterans deserve access to the resources and support they've earned when they return home, said Stanton. Stanton's two amendments will directly benefit Arizona's veterans. Naturalization of Veterans In June 2019, the Government Accountability Office released a report that found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not consistently follow its policies or accurately document its cases involving veterans from 2013 through 2018. Stanton's first amendment addresses this by improving the mandatory counseling that noncitizen servicemembers receive when they transition out of the U.S. Armed Forces. The change will ensure servicemembers are provided important information on the expedited naturalization resources available to them for their service. Stanton was inspired to take legislative action after talking to Steven Borden, director of veteran services at Arizona State University's Pat Tillman Veterans Center, and hearing stories about how veterans transitioning from military to student life were impacted by current law. Recreation Programs to Address Veteran Suicide Stanton's second amendment helps combat the devastating veteran suicide rate by extending participation in the Wounded Warrior Program. The military recreation program provides crucial physical, psychological and social rehabilitation to help curb the high suicide rates. Currently, once a servicemember separates from the U.S. Armed Forces, they no longer qualify for their respective service's Wounded Warrior Program. Stanton's amendment would change this by extending a veteran's eligibility … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-joins-colleagues-urging-congressional-leadership-pass-no-budget-no-pay-proposal McSally Joins Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass No Budget, No Pay Proposal 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Martha McSally M001197 www.mcsally.senate.gov     legacy U.S. SENATE Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA) in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging them to pass No Budget, No Pay to prevent members of Congress from getting paid if they don't pass a budget. Read the full letter HERE or below. December 13, 2019 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Republican Leader United States House of Representatives Dear Congressional Leadership: As we wrap up the year and finalize the negotiations on Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations, we urge you to include No Budget, No Pay as part of any end-of-year spending package. Appropriating funds is the most basic duty of Congress, but for the past 40 years, Congress has cut corners by passing short-term spending bills Continuing Resolutions that just keep government funded at existing levels. When Congress fails to pass appropriations, American people are hurt. Just this year, American families suffered under the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Air traffic controllers, members of the Coast Guard, and fire safety officials worked without pay, while Members of Congress continued to receive their paychecks. That is wrong, and we're urging you to move forward with No Budget, No Pay before the end of the year. The concept is simple: Members of Congress should not be paid if they don't pass appropriations. If Congress can't do its most basic task, then Members of Congress shouldn't get a paycheck. This proposal has bipartisan support and is already moving through Congress. It was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in June, and is included as part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act (S. 1877). Withholdi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-urges-congressional-leaders-repeal-harmful-health-insurance-tax Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders to Repeal Harmful Health Insurance Tax 2019-12-13 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy In a bipartisan letter, Sinema urges Congressional action to provide relief from the tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema and a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress urged Congressional leaders to repeal the harmful Health Insurance Tax that will raise health care costs in 2020. Eliminating the Health Insurance Tax protects Arizona families, seniors, and businesses from rising health care costs, said Sinema, who has led bipartisan legislation to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. Congress must take immediate bipartisan action to eliminate this harmful health tax and make health care more affordable for Arizonans. The Internal Revenue Service estimates that in 2020 the Health Insurance Tax would impose a $15.5 billion fee on health insurance plans, affecting Arizona families and small businesses. According to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the net cost of health insurance grew 13.2% in 2018, compared to only 4.3% in 2017 when the Health Insurance Tax was not in effect. Sinema earlier this year introduced legislation with Republican Senators John Barrasso and Cory Gardner to repeal the Health Insurance Tax. This repeal is based on legislation Sinema championed while in the U.S. House that will spare Arizona families a nearly $500 annual increase in health insurance premiums. In January, Sinema led a bipartisan group of freshmen Senators in writing to Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer requesting bipartisan action on the Health Insurance Tax, citing that insurance carriers were already factoring in the additional tax while setting 2020 rates, which would result in higher health insurance premiums costing $20.3 billion for 142 million Americans. The full text of the letter is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/2-republican-representatives-arizona-slam-impeachment-during-marathon-session 2 Republican Representatives from Arizona slam impeachment during marathon session 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy 1318 Longworth House Office Building 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2934 At Congressional Oversight Hearing on Student Debt Relief and For-Profit Colleges, Rep. Grijalva Holds Secretary DeVos Accountable to Defrauded Students 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos appeared before the House Committee on Education and Labor in an oversight hearing on the Department of Education's failure to implement the Borrower's Defense Rule that provides relief to borrowers defrauded by for-profit colleges. Despite the Department of Education's own analysis that found students defrauded by Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech deserved full relief, Secretary DeVos has refused to provide it. For three years, Secretary DeVos has served as the accomplice of shady for-profit colleges that have defrauded our students, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. While students desperately await their debt relief, the Department of Education has illegally garnished their paychecks, tax refunds, and benefits to pay back debts that should have been forgiven under the Borrower's Defense Rule. Instead of rolling back regulations that protected students from predatory for-profit institutions, Betsy DeVos should remember that she works for America's studentsnot her for-profit college executive pals. According to the June 2019 Borrower's Defense Quarterly Report there are over 4,500 pending claims for forgiveness in Arizona, and for-profit institutions continue to take advantage of students across the country. This week, the Federal Trade Commission reached a historic $191 million settlement with the University of Phoenix to compensate students who were harmed by the for-profit college's deceptive advertising campaign. The settlement includes a $50 million cash payment for consumer redress' and the cancellation of approximately $141 million in student debts owed to the university. The University of Phoenix egregiously mislead thousands of students through its false advertisements that greatly exaggerated the school's ties with potential employees, continued Grijalva. For-profit colleges that deceive our students and leave them with extraordinary debts and limited job prospects should have to face the consequences of their dishonesty. This settlement is welcome news for t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-and-rep-grijalva-send-letter-to-dhs/ Rep. Kirkpatrick and Rep. Grijalva Send Letter to DHS 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ann Kirkpatrick K000368 kirkpatrick.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Rep. Kirkpatrickand Rep. Grijalva sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Wolf demanding answers on the Remain in Mexico policy expansion to the Tucson sector. In November 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would be expanding the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the Remain in Mexico policy to the Tucson, Arizona and Del Rio, Texas sectors. Since the start of this program, more than 55,000 asylum seekers and migrants have been forced back into Mexico to await their immigration hearings. Asylum seekers arriving in the Tucson sector will now, as part of the expansion, will be sent to El Paso and subsequently forced to wait in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico while they await their hearings. The United States was built by people leaving their homeland and journeying here for a better life, it's the great American story. Since the Trump Administration announced the implementation of the MPP earlier this year, I have said that it is un-American.Reports haveindicated that hundreds of people returned or placedinMexicounder this policy have fallen victim to kidnapping, sexual assault, extortion, and other violations as they await to be heard or provided legal guidance,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.We demand that this administration end the Remain in Mexico' policy and, further, explain if they set up protections for these asylum seekers prior to rolling out this cruel program. After fleeing violence in their home countries and seeking safety in the United States, it's unconscionable that the Trump Administration is forcing asylum seekers to await their hearings in Mexico under deadly conditions,said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva.As an increasing number of asylum seekers fall victim to kidnapping, sexual violence, extortion, and murder upon their return to Mexico, I join Rep. Kirkpatrick in demanding an end to the Remain in Mexico' policy. Communities across the country are more than willing to provide safe haven and support to asylum seekers, even as the Tr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/12/rep-kirkpatrick-votes-to-bring-down-prescription-drug-prices-with-house-passage-of-h-r-3-the-elijah-e-cummings-lower-drug-costs-now/ Rep. Kirkpatrick Votes to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices with House Passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ann Kirkpatrick K000368 kirkpatrick.house.gov     legacy Washington Rep. Kirkpatrick voted to pass H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs and level the playing fieldforAmerican patients who are paying morefortheir medicines than patients in other countries. This bill gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies, and the lower prices negotiated by Medicare will be transparent so that private insurance companies can make the same prices available to their consumers. It also creates a new $2000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costsforMedicare beneficiaries. Southern Arizona families are facing skyrocketing prescription drug prices, forcing many to choose between their medications and putting food on the table, often times leaving the pharmacy without the prescription from the doctor, because they simply can't afford it,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.We like to think of our country as one of the richest and most leading nations in the worldbut in reality, people are suffering to get their basic care. Americans spend twice as much on health care than other industrialized countries. A mother shouldn't have to decide if she's going to drive across the border to Mexico where she's not sure if the drug she's purchasingforher child has the same U.S. quality standards.That's unacceptable, and it's why I pledged to make this issue one of my top priorities this year. In Arizona, there are 120,408 people enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan and 452,613 people enrolled in private health insurance all of whom stand to benefit from H.R.3.Forexample, those living with cancer, arthritis, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis are expected to experience significant savings as a result of H.R.3: Patients living with breast cancer: In 2019, an estimated 5,630 women in Arizona will be diagnosed with breast cancer.H.R.3can lower the average total cost of the breast cancer medicationIbranceby 65%.Patients living with leukemia: In 2019, an estimated 1,110 people in Arizona will be diagnosed with l… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-lower-drug-costs-now-act-includes-o-halleran-amendment House Passes Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Includes OHalleran Amendment 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation to lower the costs of prescription drugs by capping out-of-pocket drug costs, empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, and making those prices available to Americans with private insurance as well. For too long, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs have forced Arizona seniors, veterans, and families to make the choice between life-saving medication and putting food on the table, said Rep. O'Halleran. There is no reason hardworking Americans should pay three or four times more for their drugs than the same drugs in other countries. Today, we came together as a legislative body to address this crisis that has left far too many families struggling for so long. Analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that H.R. 3 will save Medicare hundreds of billion over the next ten years, creating monies that can be reinvested into the research and development of new drugs and funds to combat the opioid crisis, as well as direct returns into the pockets of Americans and private businesses. The legislation also includes provisions to expand Medicare to include vision services for the first time in the history of the program, a legislative initiative included in the larger package that O'Halleran helped introduce earlier this fall. I was also pleased that the House of Representatives voted to pass my amendment that would award grants to hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas, so these hospitals are able to establish a Graduate Medical Education Program, or partner with an approved hospital to host residents, continued O'Halleran. This program has proven results in incentivizing doctors to stay and practice in the rural areas that need them most. As we work to move H.R. 3 through the Senate and to the president's desk, we must ensure that our rural communities are not left on the backburner. According to the Congressional Research Ser… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/12/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s/ Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizona’s Economic Growth 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support: “Arizona’s economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law.” Background: The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona. Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton’s pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide. Every day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shop—and every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs. Tourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018. 45.5 million people visited the … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizonas Economic Growth 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support: Arizona's economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law. Background: The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona. Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide. Every day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shopand every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs. Tourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018. 45.5 million people visited the state… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://stanton.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-expand-mexico-arizona-tourism McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Expand Mexico-to-Arizona Tourism 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONSen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton this week introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexicowho already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona. Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide. Arizona is open for business and when we allow approved visitors into more areas of our beautiful state, we unleash the potential for greater economic growth, more jobs, and additional sales tax revenue, Sen. McSally said. Our bill would start a pilot program allowing Border Crossing Card Holders to reach popular Arizona tourist destinations and businesses, generating hundreds of millions in dollars in additional annual spending. This is an economic stimulus billit's a common-sense change that will open Arizona to more business, more tourism, and more economic opportunities, said Rep. Stanton. Our state benefits in so many ways from a strong relationship with Mexicoand a pilot program that invites Mexican nationals to explore and invest more throughout our entire state can only strengthen those ties. Arizona's strong relationship with our neighbors in Mexico supports jobs and economic prosperity on both sides of the border, said Gov. Doug Ducey. The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act is a win-win that will promote tourism from Mexico and strengthen our partnership. My thanks to Senator McSally and Representative Stanton… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/bipartisan-sinema-bill-fixes-tax-code-arizona-businesses Bipartisan Sinema Bill Fixes Tax Code for Arizona Businesses 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered with Republican Senator Mike Braun (Ind.) to introduce legislation fixing how the tax code treats transition taxes. The bill provides clarity for Arizona businesses on tax payments of overseas earnings and ensures job creators can continue to re-invest in their businesses and grow Arizona's economy. Arizona businesses deserve a tax code that is straightforward, fair, and supports job growth. Our bipartisan legislation ensures Arizona businesses can plan for the future and create more jobs for hard-working Arizonans, said Sinema. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, created a new transition tax to ensure corporations meet their U.S. tax obligations on overseas earnings. However, the Internal Revenue Service issued two conflicting sets of rules that created confusion and forced taxpayers to apply tax refunds and overpayments to pay the transition tax, against clear Congressional intent. Sinema's bill fixes IRS practices that contradict U.S. tax policy and Congressional intent regarding transition taxes, also known as Section 965 payments. Sinema took action after hearing from Arizona businesses about how current IRS policy hinders their ability to grow, hire new workers, and invest in research and development. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-backs-bipartisan-bill-strengthen-va-accountability-protect-arizona-veterans Sinema Backs Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen VA Accountability, Protect Arizona Veterans 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Caregiver Retention and Eligibility Determination Actlegislation strengthening accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring VA medical professionals to be properly credentialed. Arizona veterans rely on the VA for critical health care. Our bipartisan legislation ensures VA medical professionals are qualified to provide the high standard of care Arizona veterans have earned, said Sinema, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Sinema's bipartisan bill creates adequate safeguards to ensure Arizona veterans are not treated by health care providers whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered. Sinema partnered with a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Veterans Health Administration to outline steps they will take to ensure an annual credentialing training for staff members who review credentials. The Sinema-backed bipartisan bill codifies the requirement for VHA to outline uniform credentialing standards and protocols and require initial and annual training for staff members. Sinema's legislative action comes in response to this year's report from the Government Accountability which found a lack of uniform policies, standardized procedures and periodic, mandatory training for the credentialing process. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-leads-bipartisan-effort-ensuring-servicemembers-and-veterans-have-access-va-home-loan Sinema Leads Bipartisan Effort Ensuring Servicemembers and Veterans Have Access to VA Home Loan Benefits 2019-12-12 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Kyrsten Sinema S001191 www.sinema.senate.gov     legacy Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTON Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema led a bipartisan group of Senators asking the Federal Housing Finance Agency to ensure active-duty servicemembers and veterans have access to VA Home Loan benefits. The Senators are asking the Agency to return the military service question on the Universal Residential Loan Application to the top of the form so all who qualify can explore the VA home loan benefits available to them. The Universal Residential Loan Application's military service question must be accessible so servicemembers and veterans can get the benefits they've earned and achieve the dream of homeownership, said Sinema. Previously, a military service question asking servicemembers and veterans to self-identify on the Universal Residential Loan Application was placed on the first page. This year the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a change, and moved the question to the bottom of the form after borrowers sign. The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals indicates that veterans and servicemembers are significantly less likely to consider VA loans if they do not have the opportunity to self-identify during the loan process. The Senators are urging the Agency to stop this change, so all veterans have the opportunity to self-identify and explore VA home loan benefits available to them. Click HERE to read the full text of the letter. Issues 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-democrats-continue-baseless-rush-impeach-trump-despite-no-evidence OP-ED: Democrats continue baseless rush to impeach Trump despite no evidence of wrongdoing 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov     legacy 1318 Longworth House Office Building 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3908 Gosar Statement on NDAA 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after voting for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act: Today I voted for passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With the Yuma Proving Ground and as well as Marine Corp Air Station Yuma (home to the AV-8B Harrier IIs and F-35B Lightning IIs of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1)), in my district, along with Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca, Davis-Monthan and many other military assets in Arizona, I am pleased to support our military and its mission to defend our nation. This bill gives our troops a much-deserved pay raise, will help rebuild our military and, with reallocation by the President, some of these funds may be used to secure our border. These are all positive gains derived from the bill. I remain concerned, however, that the NDAA fails to acknowledge the disturbing revelations of the Pentagon’s first-ever audit, where $21 million of taxpayer money went missing. We need all public agencies, including the military, to be held accountable for wise and prudent spending. Further, the NDAA fails to address reforms for military justice, including prosecutorial abuse and harassment of our warriors, self-defeating rules of engagement, and judicial protocols which often denies our warfighters the justice and liberties they deserve. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2931 Chair Grijalva Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Coastal Resilience Package That Fights Climate Change, Helps Communities Prepare 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a package of bills originally heard in the Natural Resources Committee to protect vulnerable coastal and Great Lakes communities impacted by the climate crisis. Rep. Derek Kilmer's (D-Wash.) Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act (H.R. 729) is a package of 10 bipartisan coastal resilience bills that aid coastal ecosystems and economies, improve ocean monitoring and research, and offer coastal managers tools to protect coastal communities most vulnerable to climate impacts. The bill creates programs to support Tribal, state and local community projects that protect, restore and preserve coastal zones and working waterfronts; helps communities prepare for and respond to climate change; and uses data to address coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. H.R. 729 protects American commercial and recreational fisheries and the communities that depend on them by authorizing programs that preserve fish habitats and conduct research on Great Lakes fisheries management. The bill also strengthens our marine and coastal science and policy workforce by reauthorizing and updating the National Sea Great College Program. A list of bills included in the package and amendments adopted to H.R. 729 is available at https://bit.ly/2LIsLQy and a fact sheet is available at https://bit.ly/38nlH5r. The climate crisis is a clear and present danger to the 39 million Americans who live near our coasts, said Chair Grijalva. Passing today's bill is a necessary step in reversing the impacts we're seeing in our oceans and along our shorelines. I'm proud of the work our Committee and the Democratic Caucus have done to combat the climate crisis, and we're not stopping here. We need comprehensive climate solutions to save the ocean from climate change. Climate change is real and it requires bold action,said Rep.Kilmer. I'm proud that the House is continuing to take action to combat climate change by passing actionable, ambit… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2932 Rep. Grijalva Applauds Injunction Blocking Trump's Border Wall Funding 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Yesterday, a federal judge in El Paso, Texas issued a nationwide injunction that blocks the Trump Administration from using military funds to build a border wall, finding President Trump's national emergency declaration unlawful. Judge Briones confirmed what we've known all along: President Trump broke the law when he circumvented Congress and stole military funds to build his border wall, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. Trump is not an emperor who can flout our laws and do whatever he wants, and I'm pleased the court upheld the law and denounced this egregious abuse of power. Under the national emergency declaration, President Trump seized $3.6 billion in military funds to pay for border wall construction, much of which is occurring on public lands in Arizona like Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Trump's wall obsession has further militarized border communities and continues to negatively impact the border ecosystems that make the Southwest so special, continued Grijalva. This ruling is a victory for border residents who are fighting against Trump's monument to his racist policies, and I want to thank them for their continued efforts to stop this border wall and protect our communities. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2933 Rep. Grijalva Votes in Support of Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a new renewable visa program for qualifying agricultural workers and their families to earn legal status through continued employment in the agricultural industry while allowing farmers and growers to meet their labor needs. The farm workers who pick the food that feeds America's families deserve better than living in fear under Trump's draconian immigration enforcement policies, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. This bill makes important changes to our immigration system that will ensure farm workers and their families no longer live in fear of deportation and can legally work to provide for their families. H.R. 5038 allows for current farm workers to apply for a temporary, renewable Certified Agricultural Worker (CAW) legal status as long as workers continue working in the agricultural industry. After a period of time, background checks, and a $1000 fine, farm workers will be able to access a path to legal permanent residence. Additionally, the bill will also revise the H-2A visa program. Farm workers work long hours in some of the most hazardous industries, and this legislation treats farm workers with fairness and rewards them for the back-breaking labor they undertake to put food on the table for all of our constituents, continued Grijalva. Farm workers in America feed the world, and it is long past time that we treat them and their families with the respect and dignity they deserve. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2937 Rep. Grijalva Supports FUTURE Act 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Raúl Grijalva G000551 grijalva.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONThis week, the House of Representatives passed the FUTURE Act. The bill permanently authorizes permanent funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Despite the large role HSIs, TCCUs, HBCUs, and MSIs play in educating students of color and providing them with the support they need to obtain a college degree; they still remain underfunded. This bill recognizes their important work and gives them permanent funding so they can continue strengthening STEM programs, technology, and robust academic counseling alongside other programs that invest in the success of their students. I've seen the important role these institutions play in opening the doors to opportunity for the students of Southern Arizona, and I'm proud that Congress has passed this important legislation. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://kirkpatrick.house.gov/2019/12/11/rep-kirkpatrick-statement-on-court-ruling-against-trumps-border-wall/ Rep. Kirkpatrick Statement on Court Ruling Against Trumps Border Wall 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Ann Kirkpatrick K000368 kirkpatrick.house.gov     legacy Washington D.C. Today, Rep. Kirkpatrickreleased the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas issued a permanent injunction against the Trump Administration's wasteful border wall, ruling that the Administration does not have the authority to steal from money appropriated by Congress for a different purpose: The court's ruling proves the strength and power of our constitution. The President's attempts to move money around without approval defies the constitutional authority of Congress,said Rep. Kirkpatrick.I believe it is disrespectful to our Armed Forces and all American tax-payers. Thiswallis A vanity project for the President, it's a political chant for his baseit's not a safety measure for a national emergency. I represent the district that is home to Fort Huachuca, our backyard reachesborderlandsthe construction of this wall goes against approval processes and public sentiment. I will continue to fight in the House, and I believe the constitution is on our side in the courts. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/breaking-o-halleran-amendment-improve-medical-care-rural-areas-be-included BREAKING: OHalleran Amendment to Improve Medical Care in Rural Areas to be Included in H.R. 3 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, the House Rules Committee voted to include an amendment from Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) to H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. O'Halleran's amendment improves access to quality rural health care by establishing grant programs that increase funding and opportunities for doctors to study and work in rural and medically underserved areas. Studies have shown that doctors are more likely to stay and practice in areas where they study. My amendment increases opportunities for medical students to participate in residency programs in rural areas, said O'Halleran. Congress must act to ensure we have more doctors practicing in rural America and rural Arizona as we approach a projected physician shortage. While we fight to ensure that all Americans are able to access their medications, we must also ensure that they have access to health care providers. That is why I am pleased that my amendment will be included in this important legislation that lowers drug prices and improves the cost of health care for so many American families. O'Halleran's legislation would establish a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services for hospitals in rural and medically underserved areas to establish a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program or affiliate with a hospital to host residents. Awarded grants would go toward start-up costs, including infrastructure, supplies, and necessary equipment. The amendment also requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office to issue a progress report after ten years, including an analysis on whether residents stayed in rural communities after they completed their training. O'Halleran's amendment was cosponsored by Reps. Axne, Blunt Rochester, Brindisi, Bustos, Correa, Costa, Cuellar, Cunningham, Davids, Finkenauer, Horn, Kuster, Lee, Loebsack, Peterson, Schrader, Spanberger, Torres Small, and Van Drew. The legislation has the strong endorsement of the National Association or Rural Health Clinics. Text of the amendment can be found, here… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-o-halleran-led-initiatives House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including OHalleran-led Initiatives 2019-12-11 2019 2019-12 Democrat House AZ Tom O'Halleran O000171 ohalleran.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation that provides full funding for military operations at home and abroad, addresses infrastructure deficiencies in Arizona, and gives servicemembers a raise. Today, I was proud to join my colleagues to vote for this bipartisan, bicameral effort that invests in our military readiness, supports our troops and their families, and ensures that our national defense remains the strongest in the world, said Rep. O'Halleran. I was pleased to see that initiatives I have championed, such as the inclusion of the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff as part of an infrastructure deficiency report, and a 3.1% pay raise for servicemembers and civilians in Arizona, were also included. The FY2020 Conference Report incorporated Rep. O'Halleran's amendment to include Flagstaff's Naval Observatory in a comprehensive infrastructure deficiency report that identifies costs, corrective upgrades, and impacts from deficient infrastructure that hurts facilities like the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station and other military research entities, and prevent them from performing research, development, testing, and evaluation missions that are critical to the Department. Due to the failing infrastructure currently in place, the Observatory faces significant challenges in hiring and maintaining qualified staff. The bill we passed today also provides for new F-35 aircraft, AH-64 Apache helicopters, UH-60M Blackhawks, as well as key critical munitions programs in Arizona, continued O'Halleran. I was pleased to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together in support of this bipartisan effort. The legislation voted on today also includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all federal civilian employees and new provisions requiring DOD to address childcare waitlist backlogs and staff hiring at childcare facilities on bases; reforms to the Feres Doctrine, which would allow servicemembers to be able to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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