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https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-ciscomanis-urging-va-adds-outstation-sierra-vista Following Ciscomani’s Urging, VA Adds Outstation in Sierra Vista 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Following pressure from U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The announcement of the new location comes after the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County closed in May. In July, Congressman Ciscomani wrote a letter to the VA demanding answers on the closure and pressing the agency for a timeline for the opening of a new location. The shuttering of the access point left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away, creating an immense burden for the 18,000 veterans that call Cochise County home. “I am pleased to see the VA take concrete steps to open a new location in Cochise County,” said Congressman Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “Our veterans already face onerous red tape when receiving the benefits they deserve, and we must do all we can to eliminate those burdens. Whether it’s reducing wait times, finding more convenient locations, or expanding access to care, I will always strive to find ways to better serve our veterans.” “The closure of the Vet Center in May left veterans in Cochise County without convenient, accessible care,” said Army veteran Jane Strain. “Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Ciscomani, the VA recognized the need for a location in Sierra Vista. As a result, our veteran community will once again be able to receive the care they need in an expedient and localized manner.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/12/22/media-press-releases-crane-announces-winner-2023-congressional-app-challenge/ Crane Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Washington, DC – Today, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced Skanda “Jai” McCabe as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Jai is currently a 9th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ. He built his first gaming computer when he was 11 and is very passionate about coding, programing, and hardware development. He plans on using utilizing his gifts to become a computer engineer. “It is inspiring to know young individuals like Jai have a passion for coding, programing, and hardware development,” said Rep. Crane. “His skills and talent will surely help our nation in the future, as we endeavor to preserve America’s security and prosperity by advancing transformative science and technology.” Jai’s app, Notes2, is an innovative and efficient text editing platform that offers users visually dynamic interfaces. The Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially since the program’s inception. Most students who win this challenge are just learning how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish. As the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive the following: Recognition: Rep. Eli Crane and the Congressional App Challenge community will officially recognize the achievement. The winning app will be: Displayed in the US Capitol Building for one year Featured on House.gov for one year Featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us Certificate of Achievement: A formal certificate acknowledging the victory in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge will be presented by the office of Rep. Eli Crane. #HouseofCode: The winner will be invited to attend #HouseofCode, located at the US Capitol Building, and will take place in April 2024. ARTS Act Copyright Waiver: The winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is entitled to have their registration fees waived if they elect to copyright their creation. To learn more about the Congressional App… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/in-wake-of-migrant-surge-stanton-calls-on-dhs-fema-to-fix-shelter-and-services-program In Wake of Migrant Surge, Stanton Calls on DHS, FEMA to Fix Shelter and Services Program 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Greg Stanton urged Biden Administration officials to make common-sense fixes to future awards under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Shelter and Services Program, through which local governments and nonprofit organizations are reimbursed for the cost of providing essential services to migrants. “Disappointingly, this new program has thus far failed to meet the needs of Arizona’s border communities who are experiencing unprecedented numbers of migrants released by the Department of Homeland of Security,” Stanton wrote. Specifically, Stanton raises concerns with: The current model for federal disbursement of SSP funds, which prioritizes interior communities to the detriment of border communities that provide the most immediate care to migrants. The Southern Arizona Coalition—a group of cities, counties, and NGOs—was only eligible to apply for $12 million in assistance, while New York received nearly nine times that. Southern Arizona is on track to spend the entirety of their funding in just three months. Impractical and inflexible spending restrictions that limit the reach of services, like the arbitrary 10% cap on hoteling, which means the coalition can only count on SSP coverage for two hotels, when it needs cost coverage for five hotels to prevent street releases and to quarantine individuals with COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. Rates of reimbursement for local governments and NGOs that are woefully insufficient, and do not reflect the ongoing needs on the ground. The program currently requires partners to submit migrants’ alien-numbers (or “A-numbers”) to be reimbursed—but a typical error rate of 3-5% leaves local partners on the hook to cover costs for thousands of migrants. Full text of the letter is available HERE. Stanton has led the call in the House to pass the Administration’s $13.6 billion emergency border security funding request, which includes $1.4 billion to replenish the depleted Shelter and Services Program. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-statement-on-arizona-national-guard-deployment-to-southern-border Stanton Statement on Arizona National Guard Deployment to Southern Border 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper Today, Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement following Governor Katie Hobbs’ announcement she would deploy the Arizona National Guard to the Southern Border to supplement U.S. Customs and Border Protection staff as they respond to record levels of migrant crossings. “The situation along the Arizona border has reached a crisis point, and Governor Hobbs is making the right call in sending the Arizona National Guard to provide backup to our over-stretched Border Patrol,” Stanton said. “Arizonans can’t keep making up for the federal government’s failures,” Stanton continued. “It’s past time for my colleagues here in Congress to put politics aside, and work across the aisle to get federal law enforcement the resources they need to do their jobs.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomanis-support-congress-passes-annual-defense-package With Ciscomani’s Support, Congress Passes Annual Defense Package 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) today voted to pass the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress’ annual defense package. Ciscomani represents two military installations, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) in Tucson and Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, as well as over 70,000 veterans across the district. “With emboldened adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran, now more than ever we must ensure our country has the most lethal fighting force on the planet,” said Ciscomani. “This year’s NDAA represents a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to invest in our military and ensure they have everything they need to quickly and decisively counter current and future threats. As the representative for Fort Huachuca and DMAFB, I have a deep understanding on just how crucial the annual NDAA is to not only national defense strategy as a whole but also to our men and women in uniform, and their families. From historic pay raises for our troops to provisions that safeguard our military against partisan ideology, the bill’s passage puts our nation on the strongest path to defend our shores and protect democracy across the world.” The FY2024 NDAA includes a number of critical provisions to our service members and their families: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-profoundly-disappointed-defense-authorization-bill-leaves-arizona-downwinders-behind Stanton ‘Profoundly Disappointed’ Defense Authorization Bill Leaves Arizona Downwinders Behind 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which failed to include bipartisan updates to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. The legislation would have expanded eligibility for the program to Downwinders living in lower Mojave County, Arizona, and extended the deadline to apply for benefits. The RECA fund, which was extended by Congress in 2022, expires in July 2024. “Today I voted to pass this year’s NDAA, legislation that will help us keep our sacred obligation to support servicemembers and their families, and protect our national security,”Stanton said. “But I’m profoundly disappointed that a bipartisan effort to extend RECA and expand it to Arizonans left out of the original program was stripped from the final bill behind closed doors,”he continued. “Congress has a responsibility to do right by these families, who’ve been fighting for justice and recognition from the federal government for decades. I’ll keep working to get this done.” Earlier this year, Stanton reintroduced hisDownwinders Parity Act, which would update the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include all the affected areas of Mohave County, Arizona, and Clark County, Nevada, and instruct the Attorney General to outline for Congress what efforts will be undertaken to educate and conduct outreach to those made newly eligible. In March 2021, at Stanton’s urging, the House Judiciary Committeeheld a hearing on the impacts of radiation exposure for Downwinders—the first time in two decades that victims in the Southwest were given an opportunity to speak before a House committee on the urgent need for justice to their communities. His Downwinders Parity Act was advanced by the House Judiciary Committee with a bipartisan vote later that year. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7139 Gosar Statement in Response to Hunter Biden Skipping Congressional Deposition 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to Hunter Biden refusing to appear before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee: “Hunter Biden willfully ignoring a legally issued subpoena related to his role in the Biden Crime Syndicate’s corruption and abuse of power is nothing short of obstruction of justice and he should be immediately held in contempt of Congress. Today, I spoke with Speaker Johnson about proceeding with a contempt resolution. The rule of law applies to everyone. No one is above the law, including the president or the president’s son. Failing to appear in response to a lawfully issued subpoena is not an option, rather it is contempt of Congress and a crime. Americans deserve to hear the facts. Hunter Biden must appear before Congress to answer questions about the overwhelming evidence of corruption. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7140 Gosar Votes to Begin Formal Impeachment Investigation Against Joe Biden 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in support of H. Res 918, legislation formally directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joe Biden: “For nearly a year, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on which I serve, has vigorously pursued all the facts related to Joe Biden’s involvement in the Biden Crime Syndicate’s public corruption schemes, including the tens of millions of dollars funneled to the Biden family by corrupt regimes overseas. The evidence of exploitation and bribery is overwhelming. The contrast between the care being taken in this investigation to afford due process, and to be fact-based, when compared to what the democrats did on the Russian collusion hoax, an impeachment based on lies, and President Trump’s phone call to Ukraine is quite stark. Obviously, any president is free to make phone calls on any topic. To impeach President Trump because he made a phone call made a mockery of Congress. By contrast, the Republican’s impeachment inquiry is fact-based, grounded in reality, and rooted in the desire to stamp out public corruption at the highest levels. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/13/schweikert-federal-borrowing-costs-eclipse-80000-every-second/ Schweikert: Federal Borrowing Costs Eclipse $80,000 Every Second 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to note that the United States federal government continues to borrow money at an extraordinary pace — eclipsing $80,000 every second for the first time other than during the pandemic. Rep. Schweikert also discussed the optimism surrounding various technologies to promote carbon capture, fentanyl vaccine development, and FDA approval of CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On borrowing costs soaring past $80,000 per second over the last year: [Beginning at 0:59 mark] “We did something today that we’ve never done before — other than in the middle of COVID. But we did something very special today. Over the last 365 days, our borrowing has increased so much the last two months, we’re [borrowing] $80,600 a second. […] I knew we could actually spend ourselves into oblivion. We did it. We’re at $80,000 a second, and we’re only a few ticks away from getting to $7 billion a day. So you think about the fussing that goes on here on the floor where where we’re knifing each other for this or that. Unless it’s covering almost $7 billion in savings, that day, we actually went negative.” On the Left’s resistance to carbon capture technology: [Beginning at 7:14 mark] “There’s this thing called carbon capture. Also, the Left despises it because it would allow you to continue to use, in particular, natural gas. And yet there’s breakthroughs in the technology right now to capture the carbon, sequester it, or convert it into other products. And I actually have a whole library of MIT and others who have had breakthroughs on how to do it. […] There’s even crazy experiments going on around the country and in the world on what they call ambient carbon capture, where the concept of what happens when you can actually start to capture the carbon right at the point source, turn it into … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-leads-house-transportation-infrastructure-committee-members-in-letter-to-airlines-regarding-wheelchair-mishandling Stanton Leads House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Members in Letter to Airlines Regarding Wheelchair Mishandling 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Greg Stanton and 30 members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas Calio expressing concern and dismay regarding the continued trend of mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, most recently on display in avideo showing airline employees’ mistreatment of a passenger’s wheelchair at the Miami International Airport. “This is yet another in a troubling series of mishandled or damaged wheelchair incidents by commercial airlines, raising serious concerns about the systemic barriers to air travel passengers with disabilities face every day and your member airlines’ ability to effectively serve all consumers,”the Members wrote, highlighting the estimated 13 percent increase in incidents of mishandled wheelchairs and scooters in September 2023 compared to September 2022. “When wheelchairs and other assistive devices are damaged or lost, it does not just limit a passengers’ mobility; it hinders their independence and can have severe effects on their health.” The full letter is availableHERE. While A4A pledged to improve the safety and accessibility of passengers with disabilities in October 2022, considering the recent video, the members requested a detailing of the latest actions taken by A4A and its member airlines to fulfill their commitment. In aNovember T&I hearing, Stanton criticized the U.S. Senate for failing to take up the House-passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization, which includes bipartisan provisions to make flying safer and more accessible to passengers with disabilities. The House-passed legislation directs the Department of Transportation to develop minimum training standards for airline personnel and contractors on assisting passengers with disabilities, and create a roadmap for airlines to reduce damage to wheelchairs and mobility aids and better accommodate passengers in wheelchairs onboard aircraft, among other key reforms. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/12/schweikert-mccarthy-and-bipartisan-bicameral-leaders-reintroduce-forward-act-to-fight-valley-fever/ Schweikert, McCarthy, and Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Reintroduce FORWARD Act to Fight Valley Fever 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), co-chairmen of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) reintroduced the Finding Orphan-disease Remedies with Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act, bipartisan legislation that supports research initiatives to detect, treat, and combat Valley Fever, a disease caused by a fungus commonly found in desert soils that can infect the lungs of humans and canines. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “I’m pleased to reintroduce the FORWARD Act this Congress as our Valley Fever Task Force makes significant progress in improving care, treatment, and research into this terrible disease that has devastated so many lives in our communities,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As we’ve seen Valley Fever cases rise across the western United States over the last decade, it’s critical that we continue to prioritize the delivery of medical breakthroughs that will help treat our family members and their beloved pets. This bipartisan legislation helps to combat Valley Fever by providing resources to further close the scientific gap in understanding this disease, support research, and accelerate vaccine development that will hopefully eradicate it once and for all.” “Arizonans know the dire impacts of Valley fever all too well, and without action, this disease will pose deadly health risks to a growing number of Americans with few tools to treat it,” said Senator Kelly. “We’re working to invest in the treatments and public health strategies needed to protect the health of Arizona families.” “Funding research and vaccine development to combat Valley fever protects Arizona families and pets in the short-term while strengthening our public health response against future infectious diseases in the long-term,” said Senator Sinema. “I’m proud… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-schweikert-mccarthy-and-bipartisan-bicameral-leaders-reintroduce-forward-act-to-fight-valley-fever Stanton, Schweikert, McCarthy, and Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Reintroduce FORWARD Act to Fight Valley Fever 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), David Schweikert (AZ-01) and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), co-chairmen of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) reintroduced the Finding Orphan-disease Remedies with Antifungal Research and Development (FORWARD) Act, bipartisan legislation that supports research initiatives to detect, treat, and combat Valley Fever, a disease caused by a fungus commonly found in desert soils that can infect the lungs of humans and canines. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “No family wants to learn their loved one has been infected with Valley Fever, and that there is no known cure—but it’s a reality that thousands of Arizonans face every single year,” said Rep. Stanton. “Our bipartisan FORWARD Act will make it a federal priority to develop treatments and vaccines for this devastating disease.” “I'm pleased to reintroduce the FORWARD Act this Congress as our Valley Fever Task Force makes significant progress in improving care, treatment, and research into this terrible disease that has devastated so many lives in our communities,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As we've seen Valley Fever cases rise across the western United States over the last decade, it's critical that we continue to prioritize the delivery of medical breakthroughs that will help treat our family members and their beloved pets. This bipartisan legislation helps to combat Valley Fever by providing resources to further close the scientific gap in understanding this disease, support research, and accelerate vaccine development that will hopefully eradicate it once and for all.” “Arizonans know the dire impacts of Valley fever all too well, and without action, this disease will pose deadly health risks to a growing number of Americans with few tools to treat it,” said Senator Kelly. “We’re working to invest in the treatments an… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ciscomani-judiciary-chairman-jordan-urge-biden-administration-suspend-cbp Rep. Ciscomani, Judiciary Chairman Jordan Urge Biden Administration to Suspend CBP One App Appointments 2023-12-11 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04) today released a statement urging the Biden Administration to suspend and cancel appointments made through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) “CBP One” app. The request comes as the United States sees a surge of illegal immigrants at the southwest border, with sustained record-breaking CBP encounters, including 12,000 on a single day this week. Instead of enforcing U.S. immigration law to deter illegal immigration, CBP has opted to close or limit access to Ports of Entry in Lukeville, Arizona, San Ysirdo, California, and Eagle Pass, Texas, so that agents and officers can process more illegal immigrants into the United States. The Congressmen are urging CBP to pause and cancel appointments made through the app. “The Biden Administration once again prioritizes illegal immigration over legitimate trade and travel by deciding to suspend operations at our Ports of Entry while continuing to process illegal immigrants through the CBP One App,” said the Congressmen. “Despite CBP not having the manpower to staff Ports of Entry – which our communities rely on – the Administration is still processing nearly 1500 appointments daily through the app, in addition to taking ‘walk-ins’ as needed.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/12/08/media-press-releases-crane-introduces-bill-defund-americas-hate-filled-elite-institutions/ Crane Introduces Bill to Defund America’s Hate-filled “Elite” Institutions 2023-12-08 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Yesterday, following a shocking hearing of the House Committee on Education where the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn offered despicably inadequate responses to calls for violence against Jewish students on their campuses, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act. The bill would halt federal funding for any university in the country with an endowment greater than $5 billion. Currently, 21 educational institutions in the United States have endowments that fall into this category, including every Ivy League university. Most of these schools saw alarming increases in antisemitic activity on their campuses following the October 7th Hamas terror attack against Israel, with blatant calls for genocide and Jewish students fearing for their lives. These institutions did little to protect their students, instead helping to cultivate antisemitic environments sympathetic to genocidal terrorists. Right now, American taxpayers are on the hook to finance institutions that function as breeding grounds for hateful, anti-American ideology. That’s on top of the hard-earned tax dollars they’re forced to shill out to the students at these institutions thanks to President Biden’s student loan giveaway. Students at these institutions take out loans to pay for their indoctrination. Then, the Biden Administration misuses American tax dollars to pay the schools off, instead of holding the students accountable for their financial decisions. The bottom line is that the American people are being forced to fund hateful indoctrination from multiple angles and it’s time to pull the plug. Despite the heads of these “elite” institutions droning on about racial and economic “equity,” they’re more than happy to reap the benefits of absurd amounts of federal funding while critical rural institutions like Navajo Nation’s Diné College – the first tribal college in America – are often ignored. “Bankrolling institutions that sympathize with terrorists is unthinkable – especially with $33 trillion in… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-servicemembers-shouldnt-be-hook-lost-military-equipment Congressman Biggs: Servicemembers Shouldn't Be on the Hook for Lost Military Equipment 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in response to social media reports indicating that a separating member of the 82nd Airborne Division was personally charged $3,561 for military equipment he was ordered to leave behind during President Joe Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Congressman Biggs’s letter requests information to determine whether this is a widespread issue for servicemembers who were deployed to Afghanistan during the 2021 withdrawal. “Our courageous servicemembers ought to be treated with dignity for their service and not slapped with an expensive bill,” said Congressman Biggs. “We need to get to the bottom of what happened with this servicemember and ensure that he and others are not financially penalized for following orders. “Secretary Austin must provide us answers and ensure that our servicemembers are treated fairly.” Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (R-AZ), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale Sr. (R-MT), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Rep. Randy K. Weber (R-TX). The letter may be read here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stanton-demand-dhs-provide-timeline-reopening-lukeville-port-entry Ciscomani, Stanton Demand DHS Provide Timeline for Reopening of Lukeville Port of Entry 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) demanded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide a timeline for reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE) in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday. The POE closed indefinitely Monday for all pedestrians and vehicles as DHS redirected U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) staff to assist in processing an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals. In their letter, the congressmen called for clarity on what metrics will be evaluated to determine when the POE will reopen, as well as what resources have been redirected to the Tucson sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations. “Arizonans and Mexicans benefit from efficient cross-border commerce and tourism,” said the Arizona representatives. “We’ve heard from constituents concerned about the impact of the port’s closure on their businesses and personal travel. We’re also deeply concerned the closure may increase wait times and force trade and tourism to reroute to already understaffed ports in the Tucson and Yuma sectors.” Specifically, Ciscomani and Stanton requested answers to the following questions: How was the determination made to close the Lukeville POE, and specifically what metrics will be used to determine when to reopen it? What resources is your department providing to the Tucson sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations? What resources have been diverted from other POEs? 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/07/schweikert-every-dime-that-congress-votes-on-is-borrowed-money/ Schweikert: Every Dime That Congress Votes on Is Borrowed Money 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor today to hammer home the fact that gross interest will climb above $1 trillion this fiscal year, making interest the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also explained that the Social Security trust fund runs out of money in nine years, setting in an automatic 25% cut in retirement benefits and risking the doubling of senior poverty if Congress continues down an unsustainable fiscal path. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On the Social Security trust fund running out in nine budget years: [Beginning at 3:52 mark] “This fiscal year, the number one spend will be Social Security. Now, let’s talk about this for a moment. Social Security is its own trust fund — its own funding mechanism. None of the money is spent in the general fund. It’s loaned to the general fund, and Social Security gets the special Treasury notes, and then they’re paid interest twice a year. If you ever geek out, and you’re someone that watches U.S. debt, and all of a sudden there’s this sudden spike, often that’s actually because we made our twice-a-year interest payments to Social Security — but it’s separate. But you’ve also got to understand the flip side of that. In nine years, when the Social Security trust fund is empty, it doesn’t have a claim on the general fund either. […] CBO says a 25% cut in your check is coming in nine years. The average couple in America on Social Security [will take a] $17,400 cut. We will double poverty of the senior population in America. It’s immoral, and the solution we get is just raise these taxes, do the cap. […] Right now, it looks like raising the cap on Social Security, doing these other mechanisms, still does not close that $616 billion shortfall. That’s the very first year the Social Security trust fund is gone. Why [isn’t this] talked about constantly here? When defense is l… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-house-judiciary-committee-advancing-major-0 Congressman Biggs Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) applauded the House Judiciary Committee for advancing his major legislation to end the warrantless surveillance of Americans. The Committee passed H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA), in a 35-2 vote. The PLEWSA overhauls Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and requires a warrant for all U.S. person searches. FISA 702 authorizes the federal government to intercept electric communications of non-U.S. persons who are located outside of the United States. But, the communications of Americans are often swept up when monitoring foreign persons, are kept by the intelligence agencies, and can be later accessed without a warrant. This type of backdoor surveillance has been going on for decades and allows for rampant abuse of the FISA authorities. The legislation additionally reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and closes loopholes that allow the federal government to purchase Americans’ data from Big Tech companies without a warrant. “I am grateful to my colleagues for advancing one of the most consequential pieces of legislation ever related to ending government surveillance abuse,” said Congressman Biggs. “The overwhelming, bipartisan vote in favor of this legislation confirms a mutual interest in protecting our Fourth Amendment privacy rights from rogue intelligence actors. Our FISA 702 spying authorities must be used for national security purposes—not nefarious ones. “I urge Speaker Johnson to immediately bring this legislation to the House Floor for a vote and call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this package. Any effort to stall consideration or pass a clean extension of the current FISA authorities is a punishment of the American people.” The legislation may be read here. Current cosponsors of the legislation are: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7131 Gosar to CBP: Why Close the Lukeville Port of Entry? 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after demanding answers to why the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unnecessarily closed the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE) in Arizona: “Lukeville is the fourth highest POE in Arizona for border crossings. Each day, thousands of people rely on moving through the Lukeville POE to work, vacation, study, visit family and receive medical care. Now Arizonans must go out their way and drive over 200 miles from Lukeville on routes deemed unsafe by the American Embassy in Mexico. Meanwhile, hundreds of illegal aliens continue to walk across the southern border near the Lukeville POE every single day. While Biden coddles and welcomes hordes of illegal aliens, the administration is making it clear it prioritizes illegal aliens over American citizens by closing the Lukeville Port of Entry. I would like answers from the CBP on the reasoning behind the decision of the closing including who made the disastrous decision and why was Lukeville closed instead of a less active port of entry? What is the plan to reopen the Lukeville POE? Why wasn’t more time given to warn citizens about the POE closure? I respect the effort of the many fine border patrol agents who are attempting to do their jobs. However, more than 10 million lawbreakers have entered our country since Joe Biden took office. I expect a timely and reasonable response from CBP explaining their decision to continue rewarding lawbreakers while turning their back on American citizens,” concluded Congressman Gosar. Background: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-ciscomani-demand-dhs-timeline-for-reopening-of-lukeville-arizona-port-of-entry Stanton, Ciscomani Demand DHS Timeline for Reopening of Lukeville, Arizona Port of Entry 2023-12-06 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) demanded the Department of Homeland Security provide a timeline for reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry along the Arizona-Mexico border. The POE closed indefinitely Monday for all pedestrians and vehicles as DHS redirected all Customs and Border Protection staff to assist in processing an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals. In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Representatives called for clarity on what metrics will be evaluated to determine when the POE will reopen, as well as what resources have been redirected to the Tucson sector to ensure a swift return to normal operations. Full text of the letter isHERE. “Arizonans and Mexicans benefit from efficient cross-border commerce and tourism,” the representatives wrote. “We’ve heard from constituents concerned about the impact of the port’s closure on their businesses and personal travel. We’re also deeply concerned the closure may increase wait times and force trade and tourism to reroute to already understaffed ports in the Tucson and Yuma sectors.” As the New Democrat Coalition’s Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair, Stanton hasled the call for a vote on the Administration’s request for $13.6 billion in emergency supplemental border security funding. The supplemental appropriations would, in part, go to hire an additional 1,300 Border Patrol agents to maintain border security and 1,600 Asylum Officers and 375 immigration judge teams to hear migrant claims. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-announces-first-federal-funds-to-restart-daily-passenger-rail-between-phoenix-and-tucson Stanton Announces First Federal Funds to Restart Daily Passenger Rail Between Phoenix and Tucson 2023-12-05 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Rep. Greg Stanton announced the Arizona Department of Transportation would receive a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration Corridor Identification and Development grant—the first step in reestablishing Amtrak service between Phoenix and Tucson. The grant funding, which comes under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be used to develop a scope, schedule, and cost estimate for the service. ADOT has provided an additional $3.5 million in state funds for the planning effort. In June, Stantonspoke in support of the ADOT’s grant application at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, saying, “returning passenger service to Phoenix would provide “opportunity to connect our communities, make them more accessible and productive, and more internationally competitive. Opportunity to boost our regional economies with better access to jobs and more private investment along the route. Opportunity to ease congestion along Interstate 10 and help reduce air pollution.” During the hearing, Amtrak’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gardner noted the “very strong local, bipartisan support for bringing service back” to Phoenix, and said it is “frankly an embarrassment that we don’t serve such a major, prominent city.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-backed-bill-to-improve-home-and-community-based-services-for-veterans-passes-house Stanton-Backed Bill to Improve Home and Community Based Services for Veterans Passes House 2023-12-05 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the House passed the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, bipartisan legislation backed by Rep. Greg Stanton to improve and expand home and community-based services for disabled and elderly veterans, ensuring they’re able to remain in their homes and receive the care they need. “Caregivers like Anne allow veterans to age at home, maintain their independence and stay active in our communities. I’m proud our bill to provide veterans the flexibility to be cared for by their loved ones or providers of their choosing is one step closer to becoming law,” Stanton said. “My husband would have to be in an institutionalized care facility if I weren’t able to provide caregiving services for him at home. I need support and access to resources to ensure I am able to continue in this labor of love,” Anne Adkinson, a former Dole Caregiver Fellow from Arizona’s Fourth District, said. “The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act expands crucial resources for those of us caring for seriously ill, wounded, injured, and aging veterans so they can remain in their own homes, where they are most happy and comfortable, and are surrounded by those they love.” Specifically, the Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 will expand the following existing Home and Community Based Services (HCBS): The Veteran Directed Care Program, which provides veterans a flexible budget to hire friends, family, and neighbors to help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, or instrumental activities of daily living, such as making meals. The Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program, which allows VA to contract with a community partner that employs home health aides to care for veterans in their homes, providing skilled services, case management, help with daily living, or to ease caregiver burnout. The Home-Based Primary Care Program, which allows for a VA physician to supervise a health care team that provides care in the veteran’s home for a veteran who has difficulty traveling or is isol… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-major-legislation-end-warrantless-surveillance Congressman Biggs Introduces Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA)—legislation that ends the warrantless surveillance of Americans and combats the weaponization of the federal government. The PLEWSA overhauls Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and requires a warrant for all U.S. person searches. FISA 702 authorizes the federal government to intercept electronic communications of non-U.S. persons who are located outside of the United States. But, the communications of Americans are often swept up when monitoring foreign persons, are kept by the intelligence agencies, and can be later accessed without a warrant. This type of backdoor surveillance has been going on for decades and allows for rampant abuse of the FISA authorities. The legislation additionally reforms the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and closes loopholes that allow the federal government to purchase Americans’ data from Big Tech companies without a warrant. Cosponsors of the legislation are: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). "America’s intelligence community continues to conduct a warrantless, mass surveillance campaign on innocent citizens. In 2021 alone, the FBI misused FISA 278,000 times to spy on American citizens – including a U.S. congressman and political donors. Our civil liberties are at stake. Without serious reforms to FISA 702, our Fourth Amendment rights will be all but gone. My legislation addresses numerous loopholes in federal law to end this unconstitutional practice and to ensure rogue agents are held accountable. I am grateful for the bipartisan, bicameral effort to overhaul the FISA 702 spying authority. I call on my colleagues to pass this legislation into law," said Congressman Biggs. "Substantial reforms to FISA are long overdue, and we commend Chairman Biggs for his s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-releases-statement-ahead-lukeville-port-entry-closure Ciscomani Releases Statement Ahead of Lukeville Port of Entry Closure 2023-12-03 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) released the following statement as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to suspend operations at the Lukeville Port of Entry starting Monday. CBP is closing the location to reassign agents and officers to help mitigate the surge of migrants across the Tucson Border Sector. “Every community along our border lives in sync with their counterparts across country lines. Tomorrow’s closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry — a major hub for tourism and everyday travel alike — will hurt every part of life on both sides of the border. From grocery shopping to attending school to visiting a doctor, life as we know it will halt while CBP is forced to pause normal operations and focus entirely on the current migrant surge. “On Friday, I asked the Biden administration to deploy the Arizona National Guard in order to prevent situations just like this. I am urging the administration to fulfill this request immediately before we see any more unintended consequences cripple our communities. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/tucson-faces-migrant-surge-ciscomani-pushes-national-guard-deployment-arizona As Tucson Faces Migrant Surge, Ciscomani Pushes for National Guard Deployment to Arizona 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) is urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to request the deployment of the Arizona National Guard to the state to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) efforts at the border. The push comes as the Tucson Border Sector faces the brunt of a surge in migrant traffic at the southern border. Full text of the letter is available here. “[The] Tucson Sector is leading in encounters and our agents and officers are overrun and undermanned,” wrote Ciscomani in a letter to the agency. “The situation is far past a breaking point and those on the frontlines of this crisis are in need of immediate support.” On Wednesday, it was reported that encounters at the southern border had reached nearly 10,000 migrants in a 24-hour period. In the Tucson Sector alone, daily numbers reached almost 3,000 encounters. CBP has had to close ports of entry and pause other operations, such as training activities and communication efforts, in order to reassign staff to combat the surge. Ciscomani, the only naturalized citizen from Mexico in the House Republican Conference, has championed a number of border security efforts during his first year in office, introducing the following provisions: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/12/01/schweikert-statement-on-the-passing-of-justice-sandra-day-oconnor/ Schweikert Statement on the Passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: “Sandra Day O’Connor led a remarkable life as our nation’s first female Supreme Court Justice. An iconic daughter of Arizona, she blazed trails for women everywhere. She was an esteemed jurist who often played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court. “I was fortunate to first meet Justice O’Connor as a teenager when she was kind enough to spend a few minutes of her time with a group of Arizona Teenage Republicans from Saguaro High School at the Arizona State Capitol as she was making her meteoric rise in state politics, leaving a lasting impression that I still hold with me to this day. “She represented the best of Arizona throughout her extraordinary life, and we are better off because of her contributions and commitment to public service. My prayers are with her family as we mourn her passing.” Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/stanton-statement-on-the-passing-of-supreme-court-justice-sandra-day-o-connor Stanton Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. “Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spent her life breaking down barriers in the pursuit of a more just society. She blazed every trail she set foot on—defying the odds stacked against women in the legal profession to rise to become Arizona’s assistant attorney general, our first female majority leader in the state Senate, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge, and ultimately our first female justice on the United States Supreme Court. She brought her Arizona brand of pragmatism and independence with her to the Supreme Court and was often the swing vote on consequential decisions. In the years since her retirement from the Court, I’ve admired her steadfast commitment to preserving our democracy through objective, fact-based and collaborative civil discourse. Her work will inspire future generations to follow her example to become engaged and thoughtful civic participants. My prayers and condolences are with the O’Connor family and her colleagues at the O’Connor Institute.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/12/video-stanton-leads-arizona-congressional-delegation-in-honoring-justice-sandra-day-o-connor-on-house-floor VIDEO: Stanton Leads Arizona Congressional Delegation in Honoring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on House Floor 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Greg Stanton led members of Arizona’s Congressional Delegation in a moment of silence on the House Floor in honor of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Video is availableHERE and below. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-push-improve-drought-and-flood-resiliency-efforts Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Improve Drought and Flood Resiliency Efforts 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) this week led a bipartisan group of his colleagues on legislation to support drought and flood resiliency across the country by improving a watershed program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Healthy Watershed, Healthy Communities Act focuses on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program, known as “PL-566”. The legislation aims to improve the PL-566 program by streamlining the program’s planning and administrative processes and creating parity in funding allocations between southwest states and other areas of the country. Ciscomani is joined on the legislation by Reps. Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-08), Harriet Hageman (R-WY-AL), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02). In August, U.S. Senator Michael Bennett (D-CO) introduced companion legislation in the Senate alongside Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Text of the bill is available here. “In areas across my district, programs like the PL-566 program are essential to mitigate flood or drought damage, ultimately ensuring better water security, a lifeline for Arizona’s desert communities,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “By cutting red tape and implementing commonsense fixes, we build on previous successes of the program and allow our communities to tap into the full potential of the resources available to them.” “Water is the most valuable commodity in the West, essential for sustaining people, farms, and wildlife. But two decades of climate change-fueled drought has devastated watersheds in Colorado and the region, posing an existential threat to Colorado’s farmers and ranchers, and everyone who relies on them,” said Rep. Caraveo. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act – a bill that will make the PL-566 program work better for the American West and support drought resilience in Colorado.” “Water is one of humanity’s m… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/30/schweikert-congress-has-a-moral-obligation-to-solve-nations-debt-crisis/ Schweikert: Congress Has a Moral Obligation to Solve Nation’s Debt Crisis 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to explain that every dime that Members of Congress vote on is now on borrowed money, and that spending on interest will eclipse $1 trillion in Fiscal Year 2024, becoming the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also urged his colleagues to tell the truth about the math instead of continuing to ignore the nation’s fiscal challenges. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On the notion that every dime that Congress votes on is on borrowed money: [Beginning at 4:58 mark] “Last year, every dime of non-defense [spending] was borrowed, every dime of [defense spending] was borrowed, and about $400 billion of [mandatory spending] was borrowed. Every dime a member of Congress votes on is borrowed money, plus a chunk of mandatory [spending]. Think of that. If you said, ‘I’m going to balance the budget,’ God bless you. First, you’ve got to shut down the defense system — the Defense Department’s gone. You’ve got to get rid of functionally all of government, and you’ve got to figure out what $400 billion you’re going to remove from Medicare. That’s the math. The math will win. The math is the truth. […] You’ve got to understand the scale. And if someone tells you we’re just not taxing rich people enough, huh? Or someone’s going to tell you, ‘Hey, it’s foreign aid and waste and fraud.’ Fine. Get rid of both. Go after waste and fraud. We should be vicious on it. But don’t pretend that it does anything. I think we did a calculation last year, and foreign aid was, like, 7,8, or 9 days of borrowing. Now we’re borrowing $6.5 billion a day.” On interest spending becoming the second largest expense in all of government: [Beginning at 9:51 mark] “If you’re from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area and you haven’t had about a 22% pay hike in the last 30 months, you are poorer today, and then you wonder why th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/11/stanton-sounds-the-alarm-on-perils-of-the-senate-delaying-faa-reauthorization Stanton Sounds the Alarm on Perils of the Senate Delaying FAA Reauthorization 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton criticized Senate gridlock that has left the Federal Aviation Administration running on fumes. While the House passed bipartisan, comprehensive FAA reauthorization legislation in July by a vote of 351 to 69, the Senate has yet to consider the bill. A short-term FAA authorization expires December 31st. In a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing titled “Turbulence Ahead: Consequences of Delaying a Long-Term FAA Bill,” Stanton pointed to increased frequency of near-miss incidents at U.S. airports, driven in large part by air traffic controller shortages. The House-passed FAA Reauthorization takes concrete steps to address staffing challenges, in addition to investing in surface surveillance technology and on-board safety technologies. Stanton also expressed frustration that his common-sense, bipartisan provisions to make flying safer and more accessible to passengers with disabilities have been left to languish in the Senate. He showed his colleagues a recent viral video of ground crew carelessly tossing a passenger’s wheelchair down a ramp, underscoring the need for additional federal protections for passengers who use mobility aids. Video of his remarks is availableHERE. Text as prepared is below. --- Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing and thank you to each of our witnesses for being here today. This Committee worked hard to craft a strong, proactive and bipartisan 5-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, and send it to the House floor . . . where it passed overwhelmingly. We did our job. But, in the four months since, the Senate hasn’t even held a committee vote on this bill. And because they couldn’t meet their original deadline, the FAA is operating under a short-term extension that expires on New Years Eve, four short weeks away. We need to keep our skies safe and our planes running… in part so people can see their friends and families, but also because aviation is a key part of our economy. Arizona’s aviation econo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-over-invasive-surveillance-program Congressman Biggs Demands Answers Over Invasive Surveillance Program 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) at the White House, in response to a letter obtained from Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to Attorney General Merrick Garland, detailing an invasive surveillance program titled the Hemisphere Project. This program, funded by ONDCP, provides government agents warrantless access to trillions of Americans' domestic communications records dating back decades, including callers’ Fourth Amendment-protected location information. As Congress considers renewal of Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance ACT (FISA)—a similar type of spying tool which the federal government also continues to abuse—Congressman Biggs argues that the federal government’s surveillance laws require significant reform. “The federal government doesn’t care about your privacy and it’s long past time we end these abuses and hold rogue actors accountable,” said Congressman Biggs. “Just like with FISA 702, invasive federal agents have exploited the Hemisphere Project to assert control over innocent American citizens. This is occurring with ease due to massive loopholes in federal law. “I call on my colleagues to enact the civil liberties protections outlined in the bipartisan, bicameral Government Surveillance Reform Act. “I look forward to hearing Dr. Gupta’s responses to the egregious abuses found in the Hemisphere Project.” The full letter may be read here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-hasc-chairman-rogers-reaffirm-congressional-support Congressman Biggs Urges HASC Chairman Rogers to Reaffirm Congressional Support for Israel in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC), and the 70 other House members who have been named to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee regarding his amendment to the House-passed NDAA for Fiscal Year 2024. Congressman Biggs’s amendment expressed the United States’s commitment to Israel and was included in the House-passed version of the bill as Section 1220E. Today’s letter urges Chairman Rogers and House conferees to support inclusion of Section 1220E into the final text of the FY24 NDAA. Section 1220E states the following: (1) since 1948, Israel has been one of the strongest friends and allies of the United States; (2) Israel is a stable, democratic country in a region often marred by turmoil; (3) it is essential to the strategic interest of the United States to continue to offer security assistance and related support to Israel; and (4) such assistance and support is especially vital as Israel confronts a number of potential challenges at the present time, including continuing threats from Iran. “I strongly condemn Hamas’s heinous attacks on Israel. Hamas thugs are filled with pure evil and are needlessly perpetrating heinous acts of terrorism. I fully support Israel’s right to defend itself from those who wish to eradicate it. The United States must continue to make clear its unwavering support for one of its closest allies. “America stands with Israel. I look forward to Congressman Rogers’s inclusion of this section,”said Congressman Biggs. The full list of Republican recipients may be found here; the full list of Democratic recipients may be found here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stansbury-celebrate-committee-passage-bipartisan-bill-support-tucson Ciscomani, Stansbury Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Support Tucson-Based Udall Foundation 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week celebrated the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of their bipartisan bill to support the Tucson-based Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882) would reauthorize the foundation, named after Arizona’s former U.S. Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall, until 2028. The Senate companion legislation, led by U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), passed the Senate with unanimous consent in April. “The Udall Foundation is a powerful platform that honors Arizona’s former U.S. Representatives Mo and Stewart Udall’s legacies on our nation’s natural resources and public lands," said Ciscomani. “This bill guarantees the continued operation of the organization, which has been an impactful avenue for students, scholars, and researchers in addressing our top environmental and natural resource concerns. With the committee’s passage of the bill, it is one step closer to becoming law and ensuring the foundation is able to continue its crucial work.” “As a former Udall Foundation Fellow myself, I’m proud that my Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. This bill will allow the next generation of scholars and interns to be empowered to protect and defend our environment and natural resources,” said Stansbury. “Through reauthorization, I’m proud to continue Mo and Steward Udall's extraordinary legacies to protect the environment and ensure Indigenous scholars can contribute their expertise to our higher education institutions and our government." “The Udall Foundation thanks Chair Westerman, Ranking Member Grijalva, and the Committee on Natural Resources for their support of H.R. 2882,” said Charlie Rose, Chair of the Udall Foundation Board of Trustees. “We are especially grateful to our sponsor Representative Ciscomani and original co-sponsor and Committee member Representative Stansbury. The Udall Foundation will continue t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-vasquez-celebrate-new-funding-southline-transmission-project Ciscomani, Vasquez Celebrate New Funding for Southline Transmission Project 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) held a press conference today to celebrate the recently announced funding for the Southline Transmission Project (Southline). Southline aims to construct a 175-mile transmission line from Hidalgo County, New Mexico in Rep. Vasquez’s district, to Pima County, Arizona in Rep. Ciscomani’s district. It was recently announced as one of three project’s nationwide that will receive funding through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP). Southline is the first phase of a larger planned transmission project to address the need for increased transfer capability in the Desert Southwest and will help unlock renewable energy resources, specifically wind and solar energy, across the region. Click HERE for video of the congressmen’s press conference. “The Southline Transmission Project will be transformative in accessing clean and reliable energy in both my district and Rep. Vasquez’s district,” said Ciscomani. “I was proud to play a role in securing these funds and pleased to see the federal government prioritize this project and Cochise County on the national level. I’m committed to working alongside Rep. Vasquez, our county and local leaders, and other partners as we strive to ensure the project’s success.” “Improving the state’s transmission capacity facilitates the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, aligning with New Mexico’s goals for a sustainable and green energy future,” said Vasquez “Most importantly, this project fosters interstate collaboration. This pipeline between New Mexico and Arizona is a great example of successful regional collaboration, enhancing energy connectivity and resource sharing across state lines.” Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to DOE in September advocating for the project’s inclusion in TFP, helping to secure the selection of this project nationally. He also joined Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/11/15/media-press-releases-rep-crane-launches-veterans-advisory-council/ Rep. Crane Launches Veterans Advisory Council 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper PRESCOTT, AZ – Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), a 13-year veteran of the Navy, former Navy SEAL, and member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, launched a Veterans Advisory Council. The council is multifaceted and geared towards supporting the Congressman’s commitment to veterans and their well-being. The council will serve as a crucial link between Rep. Crane, his constituents who are veterans, and the broader veteran community. Their responsibilities include information sharing, supporting academy nominations, community advocacy, and participation in quarterly updates to ensure that veterans receive the support and representation they deserve. “As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee who represents a significant number of veterans in Northern Arizona, I’m sharply focused on fighting for those who risked their lives for the safety and prosperity of our nation,” said Rep. Crane. “I’m proud to assemble this group that will provide a range of distinct views from across Arizona’s Second Congressional District on issues and challenges facing our veterans.” Inaugural members of the advisory council include: Darryl Ahasteen, U.S. Army Gary Anderson, U.S. Army Rick Johnson, U.S. Marines Sherra Kissee, U.S. Air Force HJ “Mitch” Mitchell, U.S. Air Force Jim Muhr, U.S. Army Brian Price, U.S. Navy Mark Reynolds, U.S. Air Force Steve Reynolds, U.S. Marines Josephine Sibole, U.S. Navy Kelly Silva, U.S. Army John Speer, U.S. Navy Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, U.S. Army Eugene Talas, U.S. Air Force Contact: Zach Kahler ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/15/schweikert-op-ed-we-must-address-americas-looming-debt-crisis-this-is-step-one/ Schweikert Op-Ed: We Must Address America’s Looming Debt Crisis. This Is Step One 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com on the need for Congress to form a bipartisan debt commission to confront the nation’s imminent debt crisis and preserve social safety net programs for America’s seniors. Additionally, Rep. Schweikert emphasized that a revolution in health care innovation will be necessary to improve outcomes for patients and bring down health care costs, which in turn will reduce overall federal spending. We must address America’s looming debt crisis. This is step one By Congressman David Schweikert Fox News November 15, 2023 Consider this – over the past year, the national debt increased by $2.5 trillion, which amounts to an eye-popping $78,401 every second. U.S. federal borrowing for Fiscal Year 2023 neared 9% of the entire economy. These numbers should terrify every American. As vice chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, I feel compelled to address the alarming growth of our national debt. If we fail to confront this issue head-on, future generations will face the crushing prospect of a combined top marginal tax rate of 100% just to pay for existing government services. We have an opportunity to come together to save our Republic by forming a bipartisan debt commission focused on finding innovative solutions to address this perilous threat and ensure our children and grandchildren have the same opportunities that we had. I commend Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., for pledging to establish a debt commission in one of his first acts since his election. Our primary fiscal challenges stem from demographics. The number of workers-to-retirees ratio has fallen from over 5-to-1 to under 3-to-1. At the same time, 1-in-9 prime age men are not showing up in the workforce. These trends put an immense strain on Social Security and Medicare, programs that American retirees rightfully rely upon. Simply put, we must fulfill our promises to them. At the same time, it is morally indefensible to ask Americans to incur a massive tax… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7094 Gosar Votes Against Runaway Spending 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. Better known as the laddered continuing resolution, this legislation extends government funding through February 2, 2024, except for funding provided under the Agriculture, Energy & Water, Military Construction &VA, and Transportation and Housing & Urban Development appropriations bills. These four appropriations divisions would receive funding through January 19, 2024: “Failing to include any spending cuts and continuing to fund the entire Biden-Pelosi woke agenda that is destroying our country, driving our nation’s debt dangerously closer to $34 trillion and crushing American families with historically high inflation is not something I could support. Not included in the continuing resolution are any meaningful measures to secure the southern border to stop the surge of illegal aliens and deadly flow of fentanyl that are destroying communities in my district in the great state of Arizona. Over 10 million illegal aliens and over 27,000 pounds of fentanyl have poured into our country since Joe Biden and Secretary Mayorkas took office in 2021. Any continuing resolution proposal must include the border security measures included in H.R. 2, legislation that already passed the House of Representatives, and would reverse Biden’s reckless open border policies. Lastly, rather than being considered separately as a stand-alone issue, as we agreed to earlier this year, the continuing resolution ill-advisedly reauthorizes the Farm Bill through September 2024 without discussion or debate. This is irresponsible and prevents Congress from improving the bill. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/14/schweikert-congress-can-no-longer-continue-to-ignore-our-fiscal-reality/ Schweikert: Congress Can No Longer Continue to Ignore Our Fiscal Reality 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to react to projections that gross interest on the national debt in Fiscal Year 2024 will climb past $1 trillion, making interest the second largest expense in all of government. Rep. Schweikert also discussed Moody’s lowering its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to negative. Additionally, he urged his colleagues to put politics aside and come together to stabilize U.S. debt by achieving a healthier society. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On gross interest projected to eclipse $1 trillion in Fiscal Year 2024: [Beginning at 4:48 mark] “If I had come to this Floor a year or two ago and said gross interest in the 2024 fiscal year was going to cross over $1 trillion, you would’ve laughed your hearts out. Guess what? A couple of hours ago, OMB confirmed gross interest is going to be over $1 trillion this year, making it the second biggest expense of this government. Does anyone understand? A couple years ago, we were looking at numbers at $300-$400 billion. We have more than doubled [that]. Does anyone care? We can just continue to ignore it? “A couple of months ago, I came here and showed some charts that in this fiscal year, we’re going to bring $9.6 trillion to market. About $2 trillion we estimated to be new issuance that’s from the borrowing from this year. The rest is what we call refinancing. It’s the short bonds, even some longer bonds that many of these bonds were really low, I mean, just slightly above zero, and they’re coming back for refinancing. And all of the sudden you have trillions and trillions of dollars that are down here with almost no interest expense to this government, to our taxpayers. And now they’re coming in and we’re starting to see mean interests moving over 3%, and it keeps going up. This should be what we talk about on the Floor. If this continues, it consumes everythi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-ciscomani-honors-veterans-servicemembers-highlights-veteran-focused VIDEO: Ciscomani Honors Veterans & Servicemembers, Highlights Veteran-Focused Accomplishments 2023-11-10 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper TUCSON, AZ – Ahead of the Veterans Day holiday, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is highlighting the veteran-focused bills and other efforts he has spearheaded over the last 11 months in Congress. “Our veterans embody the very best of America, willing to sacrifice life and limb so that we can enjoy the freedoms and values we cherish,” said Ciscomani. “With over 70,000 veterans calling our district home, I have a solemn duty to fight for those who served, and it is not a responsibility I take lightly. While we will never be able to repay our veterans and their families for all they have sacrificed, I’m proud of the work my team has done – and will continue to do – to provide for our veterans.” Image Click HERE to watch Rep. Ciscomani’s Veterans Day remarks. In his first year in Congress, Ciscomani has introduced five bipartisan, veteran-focused bills: H.R. 1378, the Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act, which focuses on reducing wait times for veterans seeking disability claims. H.R. 1378 passed the House on September 20, 2023, as a piece of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 1530). H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023, which extends a popular program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that covers costs for veterans seeking job training in high-tech industries. This bill passed the House on May 24, 2023. H.R. 5470, the Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas (VET MEDS) Act, which extends a provision allowing VA-certified providers to conduct disability exams across state lines. This provision was signed into law as a part of a larger Senate package on October 6, 2023. H.R. 5702, the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, which increases housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. H.R. 5938, the Veteran Exam Expansion Act, which expands the pool of providers eligible to cross state lines when conducting disability exams for veterans. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/11/ahead-of-veterans-day-stanton-to-introduce-bill-making-it-easier-for-veterans-to-apply-for-va-benefits Ahead of Veterans Day, Stanton to Introduce Bill Making it Easier for Veterans to Apply for VA Benefits 2023-11-09 2023 2023-11 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton today announced legislation to make it easier for veterans to apply for and receive benefits through accredited attorneys, agents and veteran service organizations. The legislation originated from concerns Stanton heard from his Veterans Advisory Committee. “We have a responsibility to ensure that our veterans have access to the care and benefits they have earned. Unfortunately, antiquated systems at the VA have made it needlessly difficult for veterans to find and contact accredited claims agents,” Stanton said. “I’m proud to introduce legislation to modernize the VA’s accreditation information.” Federal laws and regulations require individuals to be accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of General Counsel to assist a veteran with benefits claims. The VA maintains a database of accredited attorneys, claims agents and veterans service organizations (VSO) representatives, which it claims to update three times a week. But when Stanton’s office called through 100 phone numbers listed for accredited attorneys and claims agents here in Arizona, less than half were currently accredited and practicing. Inaccurate or inaccessible information isn’t just frustrating and time-consuming for veterans and their families—it also creates openings for unaccredited, for-profit organizations to take advantage of veterans in need of assistance. The Accurate VA Accreditation Information Act would: Require the VA to remind recognized individuals or organizations to update their contact information once per year and to update the public database accordingly. Create a certification symbol for recognized individuals to use on websites and other promotional materials. This would help veterans more easily differentiate between those who are legitimately accredited by the VA and those who are not. The Act also requires the VA to establish civil penalties for misuse of the certification symbol. Require the VA to submit an annual report to Congress listing the requirements that indiv… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/11/stanton-statement-from-house-foreign-affairs-hearing-on-u-s-support-for-israel Stanton Statement from House Foreign Affairs Hearing on U.S. Support for Israel 2023-11-09 2023 2023-11 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.— The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Rep. Greg Stanton during this week’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled, “Friend and Ally: U.S. Support for Israel after Hamas’ Barbaric Attack.” Video of Stanton’s remarks is here. More information on the hearing can be found here. --- Thank you, Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Meeks, for convening this important hearing on support for one of our nation’s strongest allies: Israel. And thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. Recently I’ve had many honest and emotional conversations with my constituents in Arizona . . . with people I have known, respected and worked with for decades. And I’ve heard the deep divisions, as well as the fear created by the tragic rise in antisemitism and islamophobia here in the U.S. As Americans, we can freely debate many contentious issues, but we cannot allow it to turn into hatred. Since its founding 75 years ago, America’s support for the only democracy in the Middle East has been resolute and unwavering . . . and always, always bipartisan. That cannot, and will not, change. But the reality is that Israel cannot be secure, and there can be no lasting peace for Israelis or Palestinians, no two states side by side, until Hamas is destroyed. Hamas does not care about the Palestinian people. They care about one thing: The complete destruction and elimination of Israel . . . from the River to the Sea. In pursuit of that goal, Hamas has preyed on innocent Palestinians. Hamas doesn’t hide it: Its leaders talk about their willingness to make Palestinian civilians martyrs in their wicked mission. And right now, Hamas is holding two-hundred and forty women, children, grandparents, Holocaust survivors hostage in unknowable conditions . . . hostages they’ve threatened to execute. There can be no safe harbor for Hamas, and Congress must unequivocally support Israel in this fight. I am a proud supporter of Israel. I always will be. Yet I am also a supporter of the Palestinian … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/11/07/house-passes-schweikert-stanton-bill-expanding-affordable-pumped-storage-hydropower-in-arizona/ House Passes Schweikert, Stanton Bill Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated House passage of their bipartisan legislation which enables the exploration of constructing additional pumped storage hydropower facilities in the Salt River reservoir system to keep energy costs low for Arizonans, help stabilize the state’s electric grid during peak demand, and boost the supply of affordable and reliable energy. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. Rep. Schweikert speaks in support of his bill expanding affordable pumped storage hydropower in Arizona. Click here to watch his remarks. Pumped storage hydroelectricity allows water to be pumped from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir when energy demand is low. When energy demand is high and power is needed on the grid, the upper reservoir is released downhill back into the lower reservoir and run through hydropower turbines which can generate up to 10-12 hours of reliable energy. “I am glad to see the House come together to pass our legislation which enables the development of additional pumped-storage hydropower sites on the Salt River, further increasing the supply of affordable and reliable energy for communities across central Arizona,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As our state’s economy and population continue to explode, we must embrace long-term energy storage technologies to lower costs for Arizona residents. I’m proud to have worked with Rep. Stanton to shepherd this bill through the House, and I look forward to its passage in the Senate as it moves one step closer to becoming law.” “I’m proud the House overwhelmingly passed our bipartisan bill to help facilitate the innovative development of pumped storage hydropower, and I’m grateful to Congressman Schweikert for his partnership,” said Rep. Stanton. “Not only do pumped storage projects provide greater flexibility and improve reliability in our energy grid, they cut utility costs for Arizona families and businesses.” “As President Biden continues his war on America… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-named-public-servant-year-tucson-hispanic-chamber-commerce Ciscomani Named Public Servant of the Year by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) was named the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (THCC) Public Servant of the Year. The THCC honored Ciscomani with the award at their 2023 Noche de Exitos & Bi-National Awards Gala on Friday. Image You can find video remarks from Rep. Ciscomani HERE and photos from the event HERE. “It’s an incredible honor to be named Public Servant of the Year by the THCC – and a truly full circle moment,” said Congressman Ciscomani, who served as the THCC’s Vice President of Outreach from 2011 – 2015. “As the first immigrant from Mexico to serve in Congress from Arizona, I am honored to represent our community and advocate for the people and the place I call home. The individuals, organizations, and businesses that make up the THCC are the drivers of what truly matters in our communities: creating jobs, signing paychecks, building strong communities – the foundation for the American Dream. A Dream my parents went after and have achieved. I am humbled by this recognition from an organization I so deeply appreciate and was grateful to celebrate alongside my entire family.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/11/house-passes-schweikert-stanton-bill-expanding-affordable-pumped-storage-hydropower-in-arizona House Passes Stanton,Schweikert Bill Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and David Schweikert (AZ-01) celebrated House passage of their bipartisan legislation which enables the exploration of constructing additional pumped storage hydropower facilities in the Salt River reservoir system to keep energy costs low for Arizonans, help stabilize the state's electric grid during peak demand, and boost the supply of affordable and reliable energy. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. Pumped storage hydroelectricity allows water to be pumped from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir when energy demand is low. When energy demand is high and power is needed on the grid, the upper reservoir is released downhill back into the lower reservoir and run through hydropower turbines which can generate up to 10-12 hours of reliable energy. “I'm proud the House overwhelmingly passed our bipartisan bill to help facilitate the innovative development of pumped storage hydropower, and I’m grateful to Congressman Schweikert for his partnership,” said Rep. Stanton. “Not only do pumped storage projects provide greater flexibility and improve reliability in our energy grid, they cut utility costs for Arizona families and businesses.” “I am glad to see the House come together to pass our legislation which enables the development of additional pumped-storage hydropower sites on the Salt River, further increasing the supply of affordable and reliable energy for communities across central Arizona,” said Rep. Schweikert. “As our state's economy and population continue to explode, we must embrace long-term energy storage technologies to lower costs for Arizona residents. I'm proud to have worked with Rep. Stanton to shepherd this bill through the House, and I look forward to its passage in the Senate as it moves one step closer to becoming law.” “SRP applauds House passage of H.R. 1607, a bill that will enable further evaluation of pumped storage sites for long duration energy storage resources,” said Salt River Project GM & CEO J… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7079 Gosar Supports Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Funding Bill 2023-11-05 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in favor H.R. 4821, legislation funding the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 which included three amendments offered or cosponsored by Congressman Gosar: “This budget vote has started the process of undoing the reckless spending and bizarre woke policies implemented by the prior Congress. I am pleased to cast my vote in favor of this important legislation that claws back nearly $10 billion from Biden’s green-new deal policies such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and radical Environmental and Climate Justice grant program. This legislation also prevents the Biden regime from implementing several onerous regulations on public land uses, including those abounding in Arizona, that should remain available for hunting, fishing, mineral production and oil and gas leasing. Importantly, three amendments I authored or cosponsored were included in this funding bill that passed and will have immediate benefit to Arizonans. My amendment #91 prohibits funding to be used to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule by the EPA titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter." The EPA’s proposed rule will lower the particulate matter (PM) standard to a level Maricopa County and other counties in Arizona could never meet. The PM present in Arizona is not due to manufacturing but is naturally occurring. There is no way to lower the PM in the desert. The EPA must consider the world in its natural state. Without any contribution from mankind, there will be dust and particulate matter in Arizona that exceeds the proposed rule by the EPA. Agencies should be able to recognize the differences between a rain forest and a desert. My amendment #92 prohibits the Biden regime from implementing, administering, or enforcing the recent land grab via the Grand Canyon Natio… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/11/02/media-press-releases-crane-votes-support-israel-jewish-state-eradicates-hamas/ Crane Votes to Support Israel as Jewish State Eradicates Hamas 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper “The Jewish State has been a valuable partner of the U.S. since its miraculous founding in 1948 and our mutually beneficial relationship has made both nations safer and more prosperous. “Israel is defending herself against vicious animals who aim to carry out a genocide against Jews. This aid package, which is offset by rescinding billions for Biden’s weaponized IRS, is reciprocal of our shared interests—not a furtherance of another forever war. Israel is up against the same forces of darkness that have fueled countless Islamic terror attacks against Americans. The recent onslaught in Israel has already claimed the lives of at least 33 American civilians, with more Americans missing or being held hostage. “The October 7th terror attack sheds light on the threats we’re exposed to within the American homeland, thanks to Biden’s open border. “As a believer, as an American, and as a veteran, I am proud to stand with Israel.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7078 Gosar Votes to Support Israel’s Security 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, legislation providing $14.3 billion in weapons and equipment to Israel for much-needed military assistance. “I stand firmly with Israel to ensure our ally in the Middle East has the necessary support to fight back and defend itself from the terrorists who attacked on October 7, killing 1,400 Israelis and 30 American citizens. This legislation provides urgently needed resources to Israel while helping to ensure the safe return of American citizens. Importantly, the cost of this bill is fully offset by rescinding $14.3 billion for the Internal Revenue Service made available in the phony “Inflation Reduction Act” to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to harass hard-working Americans,” concluded Congressman Gosar. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/11/stanton-statement-opposing-republicans-conditional-proposal-for-aid-to-israel Stanton Statement Opposing Republicans' Conditional Proposal for Aid to Israel 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton released the following statement ahead of a vote on House Republican’s partisan, conditional proposal for aid to Israel: “Israel needs our strong, unified and bipartisan support now more than ever to defend itself against Hamas’ terror. But today, House Republicans are attempting to use critical aid for an ally at war as a cynical, partisan bargaining chip. It’s a dangerous precedent to set – support for the Israeli people should never be conditional. The President put forward a robust request for emergency funding, one that also meets our humanitarian obligation to aid civilians being used as human shields in Gaza. I’ll work with anyone–Republican or Democrat, House or Senate–to pass a clean funding package as quickly as possible.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-energy-secretary-granholm-visit-southline-transmission-project Ciscomani Joins Energy Secretary Granholm for Visit to Southline Transmission Project in Cochise County 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper COCHISE COUNTY, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a visit to the Southline Transmission Project (Southline) yesterday in Cochise County. During the visit, Secretary Granholm announced that Southline is one of three projects nationwide to receive funding through the DOE’s Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP). Southline is a proposed 175-mile, 748 MW transmission line from Arizona to New Mexico that will help unlock renewable energy resources, specifically wind and solar energy, across the region. Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to DOE in September advocating for the project’s inclusion in TFP, helping to secure the selection of this project nationally. Image Click here for more photos and videos from the visit. “The Southline Transmission Project will be transformative in accessing clean and reliable energy in our region,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “I am pleased to see the federal government prioritize this project as one of three nationwide and recognize that Cochise County is the best place for this investment. I was proud to play a role alongside local mayors and county supervisors in securing these funds and look forward to our continued partnership to ensure its success.” “We are grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his support and advocacy for Southline's selection by the Department of Energy's Transmission Facilitation Program,” said Al Vickers, Chief Operating Officer for Grid United, a co-developer for the project. “Southline's development will provide electricity when it’s needed, where it’s needed to ensure that all communities in the Grand Canyon State have access to reliable, resilient and affordable electricity.” This project is aimed at enhancing grid reliability and resiliency in the southwest region. It will create nearly 2400 new jobs and invest approximately $4 million into the community. Learn more about Southline here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/28/schweikert-williams-place-friendly-wager-on-diamondbacks-rangers-world-series/ Schweikert, Williams Place Friendly Wager on Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series 2023-10-28 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Roger Williams (TX-25) announced they are placing a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Congressman Schweikert offered street tacos as a concession if the Diamondbacks lose, while Congressman Williams wagered Texas barbecue if the Rangers are defeated. As a bonus, Congressman Schweikert also threw in Scorpion lollipops if the Diamondbacks somehow fail to clinch the World Series. The Diamondbacks and the Rangers face off tonight in Game 1 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The last time the Diamondbacks made the World Series was in 2001, when they won the best-of-seven playoff over the New York Yankees. “With the D-backs on a roll, this friendly wager seemed like a no-brainer,” said Congressman Schweikert. “I feel confident I’ll be enjoying some delicious Texas barbecue after the Snakes come out on top when it’s all said and done. Embrace the Chaos!” “With the Texas Rangers’ impressive pitching and hitting, I am all in for a friendly wager,” said Congressman Williams. “I’ll be ready to enjoy those street tacos from Congressman Schweikert when the Rangers take the series in six. It is time to Go and Take It!” Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/ndc-immigration-and-border-security-task-force-chair-greg-stanton-leads-letter-calling-for-swift-consideration-of-administration-s-border-security-request NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton Leads Letter Calling for Swift Consideration of Administration’s Border Security Request 2023-10-27 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper Chair Stanton’s letter follows New Dem Leadership’s endorsement of the President’s supplemental request last week Today, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led 34 New Dem Members in a letter to Congressional leadership calling on the Senate and the House to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting President Biden’s supplemental request to the floor. Throughout the 118th Congress, New Dems have called on the Administration and House leadership to advance additional funding to streamline immigration processes, secure the border, and tackle the fentanyl crisis. “Border communities can’t wait any longer – they need the federal government to step up,” Chair Stanton said. “The President’s request directs unprecedented resources to secure the border and crack down on deadly fentanyl. New Dems stand ready to reach across the aisle to get it done.” The letter reads in part: “As members of the New Democrat Coalition, we understand emergency funding is necessary to secure our border, ensure a humane and orderly immigration process, and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States… Securing our nation’s southern border is a bipartisan goal, and the shared responsibility of all members of Congress. We ask that you swiftly bring this important package to a vote in the Senate.” You can read the full letter to Congressional leadership here and below: Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leaders McConnell, and Jefferies, We urge you to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 emergency supplemental request to the Senate floor. As members of the New Democrat Coalition, we understand emergency funding is necessary to secure our border, ensure a humane and orderly immigration process, and stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States. President Biden has put forth a strong and comprehensive border security package in his supplemental request. The requested $13.6 billi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-cherfilus-mccormick-sponsor-new-bipartisan-effort-support-community Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Sponsor New Bipartisan Effort to Support Community College Nursing Programs 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced new bipartisan legislation this week to support additional funding for nursing programs at community colleges. Full text of the legislation is available here. The Grants for Resources in Occupational Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act expands eligibility to the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention–Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (NEPQR) grants under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to include community colleges. The bill would also prioritize allocating up to 50 percent of total funds to community colleges or partnerships with community colleges. Currently, a large majority of these grants go to 4-year institutions. “As a proud graduate of Pima Community College, I know how crucial these institutions are to students, the workforce, and our communities,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “These students should have the same opportunities and funding as their counterparts at a 4-year university. This bill strengthens our nursing workforce while improving the programs offered by our community colleges.” “The national nursing shortage has hit health facilities hard and compromised access to quality care,” said Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick. “That is precisely why we must make it easier for community college students to pursue a successful career in nursing, without worrying about financial hurdles. I am proud to introduce the bipartisan GROWTH Act of 2023, which will bolster our healthcare system and address this critical workforce shortage.” Reps. Ciscomani and Cherfilus-McCormick are joined on the bill by Reps. John James (R-MI-10), David Trone (D-MD-06), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). This legislation is also supported by American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and Families USA. "Pima Community College's nursing programs are considered among the best by the healthcare employers in our region,” said Dr. Dolores Duran-Cerda, the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-congratulates-speaker-mike-johnson Congressman Biggs Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson 2023-10-25 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives electing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the House’s 56th Speaker: “I congratulate Mike on his unanimous selection as House Speaker. Mike and I came into Congress together in 2017. I’ve gotten to know him quite well over the years. Mike is intelligent, respectful, and a listener. He is a true conservative and a constitutional scholar. Mike has a good grasp of how this place works. “House Republicans are united behind Speaker Mike Johnson. Since his election by Congress, Speaker Johnson has immediately gotten the House back to work. I look forward to working with him to bring real change to Washington and fight for the American people.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/25/media-press-releases-rep-crane-leads-effort-terminate-employment-hamas-supporting-dhs-asylum/ Rep. Crane Leads Effort to Terminate Employment of Hamas-Supporting DHS Asylum Officer 2023-10-25 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Following reporting from the Daily Wire, revealing that Nejwa Ali, an Asylum Officer at the Department of Homeland Security, posted extremist content on her social media glorifying the recent terrorist attack in Israel, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas calling for her immediate termination. “We are writing to address a concern regarding your decision to hire Nejwa Ali. It is my understanding your Department employs Ali, the former spokeswoman for the Palestinian Liberation Organization, as an Asylum Officer. As an Asylum Officer, Ms. Ali would be responsible for vetting asylum seekers to ensure they are not a threat to the country.” Ms. Ali has a history of posting abhorrently antisemitic and hateful rhetoric on her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, which has only intensified since Hamas carried out an attack against Israel on October 7. The terror attack claimed the lives of more than 1,400 people, including 31 Americans. The attack involved Palestinian militants paragliding into Israel upon which they set civilians on fire, raped women, kidnapped children, and slaughtered entire families. Following the attack, Ms. Ali posted a graphic of armed terrorists paragliding into Israel with the caption “FREE PALESTINE, glorifying and justifying the murderous rampage carried out by Hamas terrorists. In another post, Ms. Ali exclaims, “F*** Israel and any Jew who supports Israel.” Rep. Crane is joined by Reps. Brecheen (R-OK), Rosendale (R-MT), Ogles (R-TN), Miller (R-IL), Cloud (R-TX), and Norman (R-SC) in calling out Ali’s employment. “This inexplicable hiring decision by Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security clearly shows that the Biden Administration cannot be trusted to keep our border secure and our country safe. Terrorist sympathizers should not be employed by our federal government, period,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen. “It’s disgraceful that someone who supports terrorism and harbors such vile, antisemitic beliefs is stationed within one of our nation’s inst… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-opposes-most-important-architect-of-electoral-college-objections-mike-johnson-for-speaker Stanton Opposes ‘Most Important Architect of Electoral College Objections’ Mike Johnson for Speaker 2023-10-25 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton said today he opposes Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana for Speaker of the House of Representatives, citing his political extremism and disregard for the will of the voters in Arizona and nationwide. “After more than three weeks of paralysis and dysfunction, House Republicans have rejected bipartisanship and are instead attempting to install an extremist election denier as second in line to the presidency,” said Stanton. ANew York Times report cited Johnson as the “most important architect of the [2020] Electoral College objection,” describing his unorthodox legal theory of “constitutional infirmity”—the idea that if state officials set election rules without the explicit approval of state legislatures, its grounds for Congress to reject election results from those states. The Times cited several legal experts as saying, “Congress does not have authority to rule on the constitutionality of a state’s election procedures.” As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Johnson alsoled more than 125 House Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn 2020 election results, despite a lawyer for House Republican leadership telling him his arguments were unconstitutional. On January 6th, 2021, Johnson voted to object to the election in Arizona. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/24/media-press-releases-newsweek-op-ed-rep-eli-crane-dont-fall-bidens-foolish-attempt-tie-funding/ Newsweek Op-Ed by Rep. Eli Crane: Don’t Fall for Biden’s Foolish Attempt to Tie Funding for Israel to Ukraine 2023-10-24 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Click here to read the full piece. As the world watches in horror as news outlets continue to report on the atrocities unleashed on Israeli civilians at the hands of Islamic terrorists, the United States rightly stands shoulder to shoulder with our ally. Yet while our only ally in the Middle East seeks to defend herself against terrorists hellbent on her complete destruction, President Biden is asking Congress to tether reckless funding for the conflict in Ukraine to aid for Israel—instead of moving to secure our border to prevent a similar attack on American soil. The modern Jewish State has been a mission critical partner of the United States since its miraculous founding in 1948. For the past 75 years, the United States has stood resolute with Israel, sharing in a mutually beneficial relationship that has made both nations safer and more prosperous, while making the world more secure. From intelligence sharing and military cooperation that aids our security efforts, to water and medical technology that help our citizens live prosperously, our friendship with Israel has served the United States well. The security assistance the United States sends to Israel on an annual basis provides them with the weapons, munitions, and technology to fight back against dark forces who wish to see the Jewish people erased from their ancestral homeland. Those dark forces were out in full, horrifying display on October 7, when Hamas terrorists launched a murderous attack against Israelis—setting civilians on fire, slaughtering entire families, raping women in the streets, and kidnapping children. As Israel defends herself against vicious animals who wish to carry out a genocide against Jews, any foreign aid the U.S. provides to Israel would be reciprocal of our shared interests—not an advancement of globalist interests. Israel is being forced to combat the same forces of darkness that have fueled countless terror attacks, including the horrors of September 11, 2001, that have killed thousands of Americans. Not to mention, th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-bipartisan-bill-streamline-residential-access-solar-energy Ciscomani Joins Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Residential Access to Solar Energy Systems 2023-10-23 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) joined a bicameral group of his colleagues in introducing legislation to streamline residential solar project permits. In August, Arizona was named one of the top five states for generating solar power. The Streamlining Home Installations of New Energies (SHINE) Act (H.R. 5997) directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to work with state and local governments to encourage and facilitate adoption of SolarAPP+ – an online tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory – which automates permitting and approvals of residential renewable energy systems. Ciscomani introduced the bill with his colleagues, Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV-03) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20). Full text of the bill is available here. “With an average 300 days of sunshine per year in our state, Arizonans deserve reliable and affordable access to solar energy,” said Ciscomani. “The SHINE Act works to cut bureaucratic red tape and streamline the permitting process for homeowners seeking to adopt solar energy systems, encouraging the use of this abundant, sustainable energy source.” “As one of the top ten states for solar in the nation, the clean energy transition is already well underway in Nevada. But permitting delays for rooftop solar and other residential energy systems are making this transition more costly and more time-consuming for homeowners, businesses, and local governments alike,” said Lee. “The SHINE Act is a launchpad for a proven permitting approach that will cut delays, save homeowners money, boost our small businesses, and maximize government efficiency — all at minimal expense to the taxpayer. That’s what I call a bipartisan no-brainer.” “Rooftop solar and other distributed energy resources present tremendous opportunities to build a more sustainable future; however, permitting barriers exist that add unnecessary costs and delays for homeowners,” said Tonko. “I am proud to support the SHINE Act to build upon DOE’s proven efforts to break down these barriers to … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7058 Gosar to Mexico: Honor Your Water Treaty Commitments 2023-10-20 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to recent disclosures that Mexico has failed to comply with a 1944 water treaty requiring it to supply the United States with water from the Rio Grande River: “I formally requested that the Biden administration investigate troubling disclosures that Mexico has failed to meet its side of treaty obligations to supply water to the United States. The treaty requires the U.S. to provide water to Mexico from the Colorado River, and Mexico was to provide water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande. The United States has complied with its treaty obligations, Mexico has not. This lack of adherence to the treaty is unacceptable. If Mexico continues to ignore its responsibilities, the United States should unilaterally remedy the breach and withhold Colorado River water from Mexico and store it in Lake Mead or distribute to users,” concluded Congressman Paul Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar sent a letter to Interior Secretary Haaland requesting the Department of Interior investigate reports that Mexico has failed to meet its water treaty obligations. The 1944 water treaty entitled the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and the Rio Grande was signed by the United States and Mexico on February 3, 1944 and ratified by the United States Senate on April 18, 1945 and by President Truman on November 1, 1945. Under the treaty, the United States is required to provide Mexico with 1.5 million acre-feet of water every year from the Colorado River, while Mexico must supply the United States with 1.75 million acre-feet of water from tributaries of the Rio Grande river every five years. The United States has fully complied with its treaty obligations, Mexico has not. We are in the third year of the current five-year cycle, and Mexico is 600,000 acre-feet of water short of the amount – or 39% of the total – that Mexico needs to have provided in order to keep pace with the provisions of the treaty. The Texas C… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7059 Gosar Statement on Biden Request to Jointly Fund Wars in Ukraine and Israel 2023-10-20 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to Mr. Biden’s incoherent request for nearly $100 billion supplemental funding package for Israel and Ukraine: “This situation in Israel is not the same as Ukraine and requests for funding must be debated and voted on separately. It is a mistake to couple Israel funding with Ukraine funding. I will vote for necessary funding to assist Israel in its time of need but if it is combined with billions more for Ukraine, I will vote no. I have voted against every dime spent supporting the proxy war in Ukraine and I will not start now just because it is wrapped in an Israeli flag. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-statement-on-president-s-national-security-supplemental-appropriations-request Stanton Statement on President’s National Security Supplemental Appropriations Request 2023-10-20 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—After reviewing the President’ssupplemental request for emergency national security funding, Rep. Greg Stanton released the following statement: “This request honors our commitments to our allies and directs much-needed military support to Israel and Ukraine, critical aid to civilians in Gaza, and funds to combat China’s influence around the globe. It also includes nearly $14 billion to secure our Southern border, support overstretched Arizona border communities and crack down on deadly fentanyl trafficking. Congress must put partisan differences aside and quickly get to work to meet this critical moment. There’s no time to waste.” In July, Stanton led his New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force colleagues ina letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, urging the Administration to request emergency supplemental funding to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. In addition to $1.4 billion to replenish thedepleted Shelter and Services Program, the President’s request includes funding for an additional 1,300 border patrol agents, 375 immigration judge teams, and 1,600 asylum officers; funding to deploy over 100 cutting-edge inspection machines to help detect fentanyl at our southwest border ports of entry; and an additional 1,000 law enforcement personnel and investigative capabilities to prevent cartels from moving fentanyl into the country. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-gonzalez-introduce-push-expedite-screenings-ports-entry Ciscomani, Gonzalez Introduce Push to Expedite Screenings at Ports of Entry 2023-10-19 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation today aimed at expediting screenings at ports of entry. The Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act creates a new “image technician” position within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess scans of cargo and determine whether further inspection is necessary. It also creates a “supervisory image technician” position to review images that are more difficult to assess. This position will also serve as a liaison between image technicians and the National Targeting Center. Full text of the bill is available here. “The addition of image technicians at our ports of entry will allow CBP officers to review what’s coming through in a more thorough manner, thwarting the flow of drugs, weapons, and human smuggling that we are currently seeing,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “Law enforcement has previously called for this type of support and, as morale plummets, I am proud to lead on this bipartisan, bicameral effort to support CBP and law enforcement.” “Ensuring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the necessary resources to address personnel shortages and strengthen our border security is a top priority of mine,” said Rep. Gonzalez. “This bipartisan bill provides additional personnel to scan cargo at our ports of entry, helping prevent dangerous substances like fentanyl from entering our communities, while also decreasing wait times and keeping our borders secure.” Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “Successfully inspecting cargo at our ports of entry helps stop dangerous drugs like fentanyl from coming into the US,” said Sen. Lankford. “Border law enforcement have asked for support to analyze cargo images in real time, so they can focus on the person-to-person contact that enables them to catch criminals. Adding these positions makes sure cargo can be thoroughly inspected for illegal drugs, g… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/19/media-press-releases-watch-crane-bartiromo-biden-admin-wants-nothing-do-keeping-americans-safe/ WATCH — Crane to Bartiromo: Biden Admin Wants Nothing To Do with Keeping Americans Safe 2023-10-19 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper “This is why this Administration and my colleagues on the other side infuriate me because they play politics with border security and they put politics above the safety of Americans,” said Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) yesterday morning to Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria. “When I’m sitting in these committee hearings, I can’t even get colleagues on the other side to admit that a wall or a barrier is an important part of a security system. They’ll sit there and say ‘oh yeah, well, people can go over the wall or people can tunnel under the wall.’ And that’s true, Maria, but the fact of the matter is that real security has always been and will always be overlapping deterrence. “It’s not just a wall by itself–it’s a wall, it’s agents that are well trained, it’s intelligence and so many other things that work in coordination to keep Americans safe. And you can tell this Administration wants nothing to do with keeping Americans safe by their actions and their policy changes.” WATCH HERE On support for Israel in light of the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists following a breach of the Gaza-Israel border: “[W]e need to support Israel, we have supported them in the past, we’re doing it right now, and we’ll continue to support them in the future. “As a Christian, I’m well aware of the Book of Genesis where God says ‘I will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.’ I think we can continue to support Israel, but here’s the thing Maria–we can do that and make the safety of our own citizens first and primary and that’s something we hardly ever do. To me, this is one more time where many members of Congress and our leaders look to something else–an atrocity going on in the world and they completely drop the ball and forget about what’s going on here. They forget about our wide open border, the 240 individuals since Biden took office that have been on the terror watchlist that have been encountered at the southern border, and the 1.5 million got-aways–we don’t know who they are, we don’t know w… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/readout-of-stanton-call-with-usaid-administrator-about-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza Readout of Stanton Call with USAID Administrator About Humanitarian Situation in Gaza 2023-10-17 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Greg Stanton and leadership from the House Foreign Affairs Committee spoke with U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power about ongoing efforts to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They discussed the Agency’s work to secure the evacuation of American citizens and non-governmental organization partners in Gaza, protect civilians from military action, and deliver humanitarian assistance—particularly clean water, food, fuel and medical supplies. Power also spoke to the Agency’s close coordination with other Administration officials, including the newly-appointed Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, as well as the United Nations and other regional stakeholders. Additionally, Stanton asked Power to outline the Agency’s immediate funding needs. Congress is expected to move quickly on an emergency supplemental funding package, including aid for Israel. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-cherfilus-mccormick-introduce-bipartisan-effort-expand-cross-state Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Expand Cross-State Disability Exam Providers for Veterans 2023-10-12 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) introduced legislation today to expand the pool of providers eligible to cross state lines when conducting disability exams for veterans. Both representatives are members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) contracted physicians have had ability to practice across state lines since 2016. In 2020, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act gave temporary authority to VBA-contracted nurse practitioners, physician assistants, audiologists, and psychologist. This legislation, titled the Veterans Exam Expansion Act, would expand that authority to include dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists. Full text of the bill is available here. “Time and time again, I hear of the burdens our veterans face when it comes to receiving their benefits, from bureaucratic red tape to lengthy wait times,” said Rep. Ciscomani, whose district is home to over 70,000 veterans. “By expanding who and where our veterans can go for disability exams, it will be easier and faster for our veterans to get the disability benefits they rightfully deserve.” “By allowing VA-contracted medical providers to perform disability exams across state lines, more veterans will be able to quickly get the benefits they deserve and have earned — reducing barriers to benefits nationwide,” said Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. “I am introducing this bipartisan legislation with my House Veterans’ Affairs Committee colleague so that the VA can better serve veterans, including those in rural and underserved communities which face limited access to medical care and examinations.” The legislation is supported by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). “With more veterans seeking the benefits they’ve earned, it’s imperative that VA-contracted examiners are allowed to se… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/11/schweikert-introduces-legislation-redirecting-frozen-iranian-assets-to-support-israel/ Schweikert Introduces Legislation Redirecting Frozen Iranian Assets to Support Israel 2023-10-11 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced the Fortify Israel Act, legislation authorizing the $6 billion in funds that were recently unfrozen for Iran to be repurposed to Israel to help bolster the country’s defenses in the wake of the barbaric and unprovoked attacks organized by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. The funds would be made available through a non-interest-bearing account to procure weapons, equipment, and services for Israel. The bill stipulates that in addition to the $6 billion released to Iran, any current or future Iranian assets seized by the U.S. Treasury Department will be permitted for Israel to use as it fights to defend itself against terrorism. This legislation also prohibits any blocked assets from being released to Iran until all hostilities between Hamas and other Iranian-backed groups and Israel have ceased. Additionally, Israel must be fully compensated for harms resulting from Hamas’ invasion before any Iranian assets are unfrozen, and Congress must be notified at least 30 days in advance of such release of Iranian assets. “With each passing hour, the details of the barbaric and unconscionable assault against Israel coordinated by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists become increasingly horrific,” said Congressman Schweikert. “The United States must stand firmly and offer unwavering support to our strongest ally in the Middle East by any means necessary. This legislation ensures any current or future foreign assets frozen by the Treasury Department, including the $6 billion in Iranian funds recently unfrozen, be used to support Israel’s right to defend itself. The Iranian regime and other state sponsors of terrorism can no longer be permitted to fund Hamas’ terrorist activities against the people of Israel.” Original co-sponsors of the Fortify Israel Act include Reps. Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Keith Self (TX-03), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Mike Carey (OH-15), Rich M… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7040 Gosar Cosponsors Resolution Supporting Israel’s Right to Self-Defense 2023-10-10 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas following the heinous attack by the terrorist group: “Today, I joined 390 of my colleagues and cosponsored a bi-partisan resolution condemning the brutal attack by the Iranian-backed terrorists. In 2011 and 2012, two amendments I authored passed the House of Representatives prohibiting funds to Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood and Hezbollah. My amendment ratifying Israel’s right to defend the sovereignty of its borders also passed the House of Representatives. I fully support Israel’s right to self-defense following the invasion by Hamas, who entered Israel’s borders and senselessly slaughtered hundreds of innocent victims, including at least 14 Americans,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar is a member of the bipartisan Congressional Israel Allies Caucus. He is an ardent supporter of Israel and has taken numerous actions to support this nation during his time in Congress. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-foreign-affairs-committee-leadership-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-congress-unwavering-support-for-israel Stanton, Foreign Affairs Committee Leadership Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Congress’ Unwavering Support for Israel 2023-10-10 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Rep. Greg Stanton joined leadership from the House Foreign Affairs Committee and 390 bipartisan members of Congress to introduce a resolution reaffirming America’s support for Israel. “Hamas terrorists invaded Israel to murder as many civilians as they could, brutalizing and raping women and executing children and the elderly in cold blood. The enormous loss of life—including 11 Americans—is devastating,” Stanton said. “Congressional support for Israel is enduring, unequivocal and bipartisan–and it must remain so in their time of need. In the coming days and weeks, we must work across the aisle to get Israel the support it needs.” Full text of the resolution is available HERE. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-urges-state-department-to-use-all-tools-to-help-americans-wishing-to-evacuate-israel Stanton Urges State Department to Use All Tools to Help Americans Wishing to Evacuate Israel 2023-10-10 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,today called on the State Department to do everything in their power to help American citizens who wish to evacuate Israel—including chartering flights or military aircrafts. With many flights out of Ben Gurion Airport canceled or sold out due to the terrorist attacks by Hamas, Stanton’s office has been assisting Arizonans and their families attempting to leave the country.“Our offices have received harrowing reports from constituents who remain in Israel and are seeking to return to the United States as soon as possible. Given the rapidly escalating situation as Israel launches a counteroffensive, it is imperative that you use all tools at your disposal to return all U.S. nationals in Israel home who wish to do so,” the more than 150 bipartisan members of Congress wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. A copy of the letter is availableHERE. Stanton’s office has created a resource page for Arizonans and their loved ones in Israel and the region:stanton.house.gov/israel. It will be updated as more information becomes available. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/07/media-press-releases-crane-america-must-stand-israel/ Crane: America Must Stand With Israel 2023-10-07 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper “On September 11, 2023, Joe Biden and his administration unchained $6 billion for use by the Islamic Republic of Iran with no accountability. Iran is an active financier of terror groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, directly fueling vicious attacks against the innocent. “This morning, Hamas infiltrated Israel’s borders, launching a barbaric onslaught against innocent civilians, murdering and kidnapping women and children. “The State of Israel has every right to defend itself and respond with overwhelming force to ensure the barbarism of today’s events are never repeated. Calls for Israel to back down and not retaliate are fueled by a hateful indifference as to the existence of the Jewish State. “The sadistic animals who carried out these attacks share no moral equivalence with Israel. There is no rational justification. America must stand with Israel.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/07/schweikert-statement-on-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel/ Schweikert Statement on Hamas Terrorist Attacks Against Israel 2023-10-07 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement on the unprovoked and coordinated attacks organized by Hamas terrorists against Israel: “I strongly condemn the unprovoked attacks coordinated by Hamas terrorists against Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. The utterly appalling violence inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians is horrific. The United States must stand on the side of freedom and offer unwavering support for Israel as they fight to defend their homeland.” Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-statement-on-attacks-on-israel-resources-for-arizonans-abroad Stanton Statement on Attacks on Israel, Resources for Arizonans Abroad 2023-10-07 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the attack by Hamas on Israel today: “This is a horrific, unprovoked attack against our ally by Hamas terrorists. The U.S. must stand with Israel as it defends itself and protects its people.” The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas remains one of Stanton’s highest priorities. If Arizonans or their family in the region need assistance from the State Department or other U.S. federal agency, they should contact Stanton’s office at https://stanton.house.gov/help. For the latest updates, please monitor the messages to U.S. citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Israel: https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ We also ask any U.S. citizens in Israel to enroll their contact information in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important information directly from the U.S. Embassy, and allow for contact in case of emergency: https://step.state.gov/step/ 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-stansbury-introduce-bill-reauthorize-binational-water-research Ciscomani, Stansbury Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Binational Water Research Program 2023-10-05 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) introduced legislation on Tuesday to reauthorize the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP), a federal program that supports binational research on groundwater security, quantity, and quality in border communities. Full bill text is available here. “By collaborating with our regional neighbors across state lines and international borders, we are able to expand our understanding of our water resources while strengthening our binational partnership with Mexico.” said Rep. Ciscomani. “This legislation will allow the crucial research between our countries to continue, ultimately benefitting water security in both the United States and Mexico.” “In New Mexico, we know that water is life,” said Rep. Stansbury. “We also know that water security is not assured. The reauthorization of this program will allow us to continue in taking critical steps to support groundwater research in the Southwest, and ensure the long-term water security of our communities.” The Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Reauthorization Act (TAAP Act) continues TAAP, which was originally authorized in 2006 by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and U.S. Representative Jim Kolbe (R-AZ-05). This program facilitates studies between the U.S. Geological Service (USGS), the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico, and Texas A&M and universities and agencies in Mexico. “Water is the lifeblood of communities along the Southwest border,” said Bruce Wright, a member of Ciscomani’s Advisory Council and former member of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. “Water is an essential element of a strong border economy, healthy environment and ecosystem, and high-quality lifestyle. During times of persistent drought and evolving climate change, it is critical that we protect our transborder aquifers and ensure that we have a reliable and safe source of water for the communities along the US-Mexico border. This is important legislation that will fund research b… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/10/05/media-press-releases-breaking-washingtons-wheel-incompetency-corruption/ Breaking Washington’s Wheel of Incompetency & Corruption 2023-10-05 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Click here to read the full piece in the White Mountain Independent. As a veteran who served this country for 13 years, I take the call each of us has on our lives and the responsibility that comes with those callings seriously. I took up the call to join the Navy the week after 9/11, and like many Americans, I believed it was my time to step up to serve and give back to this country. I knew that was a pivotal moment in our history and that the next generation needed to answer the call for the good and future of the nation. Over the course of 13 years, I served on five wartime deployments, three to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3. Following my service in the Navy, I harnessed my military background and life experience to start a small business with my wife, Jen, that employed and gave back to veterans across the country. After some time in the private sector, I felt the call to begin serving my country in a new capacity. My wife and I prayed for direction and felt that the Lord was pulling me towards the fight in our nation’s capital. For too long, I had watched elected politicians promise one thing on the campaign trail and then get to Washington and put their own selfish ambitions and desire for earthly glory before their commitments to their constituents. It doesn’t take a professional political pollster to figure out that people in this country are sick and tired of being sick and tired. The American people know that the leadership in DC isn’t working with their best interests in mind. Selfish politicians are happy to prioritize their ambitions and greed, selling out the people they’re supposed to advocate on behalf of. Our government should be by the people, of the people, and for the people, but has been twisted beyond recognition to cater to grifters willing to suck up to lobbyists and sell their souls to special interest groups. When I decided to run, I committed to actually representing the residents of Northern Arizona, to make sure their voices weren’t steamrolled by the status quo of this c… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/05/schweikert-honors-dr-c-t-wright-at-fountain-hills-post-office-dedication-ceremony/ Schweikert Honors Dr. C.T. Wright at Fountain Hills Post Office Dedication Ceremony 2023-10-05 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper FOUNTAIN HILLS — Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) participated in a dedication ceremony of the Fountain Hills Post Office in honor of Dr. C.T. Wright for his devotion to public service and meaningful contributions that left a remarkable impact on countless Arizona communities. Congressman Schweikert was joined by Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey, U.S. Postal Service Arizona/New Mexico District Manager John Morgan, and Dr. Wright’s niece, Dr. Olivet James-Robinson, as they reflected on the life and legacy of Dr. Wright. Dr. Wright’s relatives were presented a plaque commemorating the renaming of the post office as the “Dr. C.T. Wright Post Office Building” and given a red line copy of the Public Law that Congressman Schweikert shepherded through Congress, as well as a framing of the Congressional Record marking the day the legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “This is a reward for someone who took on brutal challenges and overcame them. He never let the battles darken his soul. We are all better as individuals and a community because the Wrights chose to spend part of their lives with us. And that’s what makes this such a moral, special occasion,” said Congressman Schweikert. To watch Congressman Schweikert’s remarks, click here. Background: Dr. C.T. Wright was a passionate educator, bringing his expertise to many of the country’s historically black colleges. In the years following his time teaching, Dr. Wright shifted his focus more broadly to help with human rights. He was the founder of Light of Hope Institute. For the last 21 years of his life, Dr. Wright was a resident of Arizona. As a figurehead in the local community, he served in several capacities, including Chairman of the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency; member of the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board; President of the Fountain Hills Kiwanis Club; and President of the Arizona African Society. On October 20, 2021, Congressman Schweikert introduced legislation designating the Fountain Hills… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-releases-statement-motion-vacate Ciscomani Releases Statement on Motion to Vacate 2023-10-03 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON -- U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) released the following statement on the motion to vacate: "The American people deserve better than the chaos controlling Congress right now. Speaker McCarthy’s removal is pointless, unproductive and harmful to the agenda we put forth when we were elected. We have 43 days to deliver on a spending package to fund the government, protect our borders and rein in spending that has spiraled us into historic inflation levels. Yet a handful of Republicans partnered with Democrats to stop our efforts to get it done, obstructing the work we have at hand. Washington is broken." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/03/schweikert-smith-demand-answers-from-irs-on-employee-retention-tax-credit-backlogs-fraud-and-exploding-cost/ Schweikert, Smith Demand Answers from IRS on Employee Retention Tax Credit Backlogs, Fraud, and Exploding Cost 2023-10-03 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — With concerns over fraud, an ongoing backlog of claims, and a rapidly increasing cost within the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) wrote to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel today demanding a plan from the agency on what it is doing to address these concerns – including: How the agency will tackle the level of fraud within the program during its current moratorium on the processing of new claims; What legislative proposals it would like Congress to take to address fraud within the program generally; Specific questions regarding the speed at which the agency expects to process existing claims under the current moratorium and how it will ensure it is done in a timely manner; What data led the agency to impose a moratorium; The total amount of refunds processed to date; and When it expects to eliminate the claims backlog. “We write to highlight continued concerns surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) (also referred to as the Employee Retention Credit) and ask that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provide the Committee on Ways and Means with the agency’s plan to resolve the backlog of unprocessed ERTC claims, prevent fraud, and ensure hard working, eligible businesses receive the credit to which they are entitled in a timely manner,” wrote Chairmen Schweikert and Smith. Today’s letter comes on the heels of a decision by the IRS on September 14, 2023, to impose an immediate moratorium on the processing of new ERTC claims until 2024. It also follows a hearing by the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight earlier this summer that shined the spotlight on the confusion, delays, and fraud within the program, in part due to IRS mismanagement. “On July 27, 2023, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing titled ‘The Employee Retention Tax Credit Experience: Confusion, Delays, and Fraud.’ The hearing highlighted the large backlog of ERTC claims at the IRS … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/10/03/schweikert-statement-on-motion-to-vacate/ Schweikert Statement on Motion to Vacate 2023-10-03 2023 2023-10 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement after today’s vote to vacate the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives: “The decision by eight Republicans to vote with the Democrats to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker was reckless and wrong. Whatever policy differences that may exist amongst Republicans, the solution should never be to empower the Left.” Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/10/stanton-gallego-announce-over-1-billion-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-for-arizona-s-highways Stanton, Gallego announce over $1 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Arizona's Highways 2023-10-02 2023 2023-10 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper The funding Stanton and Gallego helped secure can be used to build and repair roads, bridges, and electric vehicle infrastructure. WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced $1,069,760,974 in funding for Arizona’s highways, bridges, and electric vehicle (EV) network thanks to the historic investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was a long overdue investment in the highways and bridges Arizonans rely on every day—and the electric vehicle network that will power our state’s future,” Rep. Stanton said. “My focus remains on getting these historic funds directly into the hands of Arizona communities so we can improve safety, reduce pollution and cut down on gridlock for both commuters and commercial vehicles.” “Investing in Arizona’s highways and infrastructure is good for growing our economy, increasing tourism, and connecting families across the state,” said Rep. Gallego. “I am proud of our efforts to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—without it, these funds would not be possible. This is how we're showing up and delivering for our state, and I look forward to continuing to find meaningful solutions that improve the lives of everyday Arizonans.” The funds announced today come from three formula programs: the Federal-Aid Highway Apportionments, the Bridge Formula, and the NEVI EV Charging. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/30/schweikert-votes-against-clean-cr-for-failing-to-address-reckless-spending-border-crisis/ Schweikert Votes Against ‘Clean’ CR for Failing to Address Reckless Spending, Border Crisis 2023-09-30 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) issued the following statement after his vote against H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, which extends government funding at current levels for another 45 days but fails to address the nation’s worsening fiscal trajectory and unmitigated border crisis. “On Friday, Republicans put forward a fiscally responsible package to keep the government open while Congress continues to work through the appropriations process. This bill would have cut discretionary spending by 30% while protecting Medicare, Social Security, defense and veterans’ funding. The package also included the strongest border security policies in decades, and established a bipartisan debt commission that I’ve worked on for years to address our nation’s fiscal health. “Unfortunately, 21 Republicans voted with the Democrats to defeat this package. As a result, a package that included higher spending levels negotiated by the Left passed the House in spite of the fact that our financial wheels are coming off the rails. With government borrowing close to $2.3 trillion in Fiscal Year 2023 alone, I could not vote for this package and allow the death spiral to continue unimpeded. I will continue to work to pass fiscally responsible appropriations bills to fund the government and curb Washington’s spending addiction.” Back to News 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7022 Gosar Rejects Latest Bill to Fund Proxy War in Ukraine 2023-09-28 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper Washington, D.C.-- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5692, the Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, legislation appropriating $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative: “I have voted against every single bill that funds the proxy war in Ukraine and this latest bill is no different. I categorically reject it. The United States has now wasted more than $100 billion footing the bill for a war in which we have no national security interest. The southern border is under a sustained attack and invasion. Over eight million illegal aliens have entered the country. Rather than sending another dime to Ukraine, we should put our country first by increasing the pay of our brave service members right here in the United States. Our money should be spent defending our own borders instead of engaging in mischief and warmongering and other provocative acts in Ukraine. If we are going to spend millions of taxpayers’ dollars, it should go to American troops, not foreign soldiers thousands of miles away,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/stanton-applauds-new-mccain-library-at-arizona-state-university Stanton Applauds New McCain Library at Arizona State University 2023-09-28 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper TEMPE, ARIZONA—Rep. Greg Stanton released the following statement on plans to construct the John S. McCain III Library, a new 83,000 square foot facility near Papago Park. “Defending liberty and democracy—abroad and at home—was Senator McCain’s life’s work, and the legacy he left future generations to build upon. It’s only fitting that the McCain Library here at Arizona State University will instruct future national security and diplomatic leaders,” Representative Stanton said. “While Senator McCain was a giant in Washington, his heart was always here at home. I know he would be deeply honored to see American Rescue Plan funding put to good use helping underserved communities access health care, education and job training.” In addition to serving as the anchor to the planned McCain Campus at ASU, the multi-purpose facility will provide education, work, and health monitoring programs to underserved communities. The McCain Library is expected to attract an estimated 50,000-100,000 visitors each year. President Joe Biden announced today the project was awarded $83 million in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. The CPF provides a total of $10 billion to states and Tribal governments to fund critical capital projects that enable work, education, and health monitoring. In addition to today’s announcement, Arizona received $99.4 million in CPF funding earlier this year for high-speed internet infrastructure, which the state estimates will connect an estimated 127,807 households and businesses to high-speed internet access. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/09/27/media-press-releases-crane-amendment-prohibiting-deployment-us-troops-ukraine-passes-house/ Crane Amendment Prohibiting Deployment of U.S. Troops to Ukraine Passes House 2023-09-27 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper “Sending American tax dollars to Ukraine is bad enough – our men & women being sent to die over this conflict is unthinkable,” said Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), speaking on the House Floor in favor of his amendment before it was adopted by voice vote. Rep. Crane’s amendment, which will now be included in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, prohibits American troops from being sent to fight on the ground in Ukraine. “It’s well past time for the United States to disentangle itself from the misguided war effort in Ukraine and start promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.” To date, the United States has shipped more than 100 billion American tax dollars to Ukraine—a country not known for its strict commitment to anti-corruption measures. The amendment, which comes as the Biden Administration continues to further recklessly encourage the war in Ukraine, would prevent any escalation of the conflict that involves the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces. WATCH HERE ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/stanton-renews-call-for-4-billion-in-emergency-border-supplemental-funding-after-last-shelter-and-services-program-monies-allocated Stanton Renews Call for $4 Billion in Emergency Border Supplemental Funding After Last Shelter and Services Program Monies Allocated 2023-09-27 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Greg Stanton renewed his call for a vote on emergency border funding today as the last of the federal Shelter and Services Program funds ran dry. Two Arizona communities received a combined $2.2 million under the last allocation. The funds reimburse communities for eligible costs associated with housing, transporting migrants awaiting immigration proceedings. Pima County Grants Management will receive $1,093,759, and World Hunger Ecumenical Task Force, Inc. in Maricopa County will receive $1,170,126. But Stanton told FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswellduring a hearing last week, “Pima and Santa Cruz Counties, the City of Tucson, and Catholic Community Services combined monthlycosts have averaged more than $2 million a month this summer . . .and their costs are steadily rising, as DHS releases more than 1,000 migrants on average every day.” “This is not nearly enough funding. Once again, the failures of the federal government have left border states and communities in the red,” Stanton said today. “Congress must pass the President’s $4 billion supplemental funding request—which includes $600 million to replenish the Shelter and Services Program.” Stantonled two dozen of his colleagues in calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to bring the President’s $4 billion supplemental appropriations request before the House for a vote. The funds would be used for enforcement, management, and migrant services at the Department of Homeland Security; to hire immigration judge teams at the Department of Justice; funds for the State Department to increase efforts to reduce irregular migration across the Western Hemisphere; and nearly $800 million to reduce the influx of fentanyl across our borders and counter the threat fentanyl poses to our public health. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-push-increase-benefits-online-student-veterans Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase Benefits for Online Student Veterans 2023-09-26 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week introduced a new effort to increase housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. The bill, titled the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, would increase the monthly housing allowance (MHA) for veterans taking online classes during the summer semester. In-person students currently receive the full MHA whereas their counterparts taking classes virtually only receive half. Full bill text is available here. “As our service members transition to civilian life and pursue educational opportunities, they should have full access to all the benefits they have rightfully earned,” said Rep. Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “In response to the growing prevalence of virtual classes, this legislation seeks to eliminate the disparity in benefits between in-person and online student veterans.” “Student veterans should be able to earn their degree on their own time—without worrying about making rent,” said Rep. Stanton. “Our bipartisan legislation brings some much-needed parity and financial stability to students who take online college classes using the VA education benefits they’ve earned.” “We should be making it easier – not harder for student veterans to use the educational benefits they earned,” said Rep. Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. “I am proud to work with Rep. Ciscomani to ensure ample opportunities for our veterans as they transition to civilian life.” “I’m thrilled to introduce this bipartisan bill to expand access for our veterans to further educational opportunities online,” said Rep. Stansbury. “This bill will help close the gap and help our veterans pursue higher education on their own timeline.” The legislation is supported by several Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Student Veterans of America, Military-Veterans Advocacy, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-push-to-increase-benefits-for-online-student-veterans Stanton, Ciscomani Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase Benefits for Online Student Veterans 2023-09-26 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) this week introduced a new effort to increase housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. The bill, titled the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, would increase the monthly housing allowance (MHA) for veterans taking online classes during the summer semester. In-person students currently receive the full MHA whereas their counterparts taking classes virtually only receive half. Full bill text is available here. “Student veterans should be able to earn their degree on their own time—without worrying about making rent,” said Rep. Stanton. “Our bipartisan legislation brings some much-needed parity and financial stability to students who take online college classes using the VA education benefits they’ve earned.” “As our service members transition to civilian life and pursue educational opportunities, they should have full access to all the benefits they have rightfully earned,” said Rep. Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “In response to the growing prevalence of virtual classes, this legislation seeks to eliminate the disparity in benefits between in-person and online student veterans.” “We should be making it easier – not harder for student veterans to use the educational benefits they earned,” said Rep. Van Orden, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL. “I am proud to work with Rep. Ciscomani to ensure ample opportunities for our veterans as they transition to civilian life.” “I’m thrilled to introduce this bipartisan bill to expand access for our veterans to further educational opportunities online,” said Rep. Stansbury. “This bill will help close the gap and help our veterans pursue higher education on their own timeline.” The legislation is supported by several Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Student Veterans of America, and AMVETS. “Veterans takin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/wtas-local-officials-praise-ciscomanis-bill-stiffen-federal-penalties WTAS: Local Officials Praise Ciscomani’s Bill to Stiffen Federal Penalties on Smugglers 2023-09-25 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper TUCSON, Ariz. – Local Arizona officials are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-06) latest bill to stiffen federal penalties for smugglers involved in high-speed car chases with law enforcement. The proposed legislation would classify failure to yield as a felony and could lead to life sentences for smugglers if an officer is killed during such pursuits. You can find more information about the effort here. Supporting groups include the National Border Patrol Council, Heritage Action, National Sheriffs’ Association, Western States Sheriffs’ Association, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Cochise County Attorney’s Office, Bisbee Police Department, Benson Police Department, and Sierra Vista Police Department. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: “I applaud and thank Congressman Ciscomani for his initiative to enhance our federal law enforcement’s ability to apprehend those who violate our rule of law and endanger our citizens,” said Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, a member of the congressman’s Advisory Council. “The Cochise County Attorney’s Office is continuing to work in partnership with local and federal partners to address the dangerous behaviors committed by human smuggling organizations along the southern border,” said Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre. “For far too long, there has been no federal consequence for fleeing from federal law enforcement along the border, further emboldening the actions of criminal organizations. CCAO is in complete support of this needed additional enforcement tool as we continue to seek a return to a safe and secure community for our residents. “The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, instituted by Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), not only has a far-reaching affect within 100 miles of the U.S.-Mexican Border but to every city, town and street in the USA,” saidBenson Police Chief Greg Volker. “I applaud Representative Ciscomani’s passion for justice and the safety of eve… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-dhs-does-not-know-who-entering-our-country Congressman Biggs: DHS Does Not Know Who is Entering Our Country 2023-09-22 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Andy Biggs B001302 biggs.house.gov biggs https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding reports of DHS underreporting ‘gotaways’ or illegal aliens who have entered the United States unlawfully but evaded capture from immigration authorities. The letter requires Secretary Mayorkas to provide information on how DHS currently calculates gotaways, gotaway estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, and how the Department aims to ensure more accurate reporting. “The United States must know who is entering its country at all times,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “Gotaway aliens are gushing through our southern border and our Department of Homeland Security doesn’t appear to have an accurate system in place to quantify who is entering our country unlawfully and escaping apprehension. “I have had many credible sources on the ground indicate to me that current gotaway totals are woefully undercounted and that’s unacceptable. These types of aliens pose significant public safety and national security risks as they are likely evading capture for a malicious reasons. “The last thing the United States needs is another tragedy because it refused to prioritize its national security and enforce the laws of the land. I look forward to hearing from Secretary Mayorkas.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://crane.house.gov/2023/09/22/media-press-releases-crane-lasting-change-must-be-forced/ Crane: Lasting Change Must Be Forced 2023-09-22 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Elijah Crane C001132 crane.house.gov crane https://crane.house.gov/media/ scraper Following a move by House leadership that sent members home until Tuesday of next week, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) gave a breakdown of the spending fight from Washington, DC. WATCH HERE Stating his reasons for not supporting yesterday’s procedural vote on the appropriations bill for the Department of Defense, Rep. Crane said, “The status quo, the swampiness in this town, is so ingrained that if you don’t forcibly stop it, it will continue.” As our country faces a financial crisis, Rep. Crane reiterated his position that passing any appropriations bills without first agreeing on a top line spending number for FY24 is foolish. “Just this week, we hit $33 trillion in national debt. We have at least a $2 trillion deficit every single year in perpetuity going forward. And you could argue it’s $3 trillion a year because of the money we have to spend on interest…” “The other reason I didn’t vote for that bill was because of the money still going to Ukraine in the DOD [appropriations] bill–it was about $300 million […] People in my district, people all over the country are so tired of funding other, never ending wars while we don’t have a southern border, our own infrastructure is falling apart, and we continue to spend and spend and spend money that we don’t have.” On the road ahead: “There is a little bit of hope–yesterday afternoon, after shutting everything down, about twenty of us got in a room that were conservatives and moderates, and we’re now working on the appropriations bills as we should have been doing for months and months and months.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/21/schweikert-lee-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-bolster-workforce-improve-college-affordability/ Schweikert, Lee, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Bolster Workforce, Improve College Affordability 2023-09-21 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act, legislation to establish a matched-savings scholarship program for low-income students to save for their college education while providing financial training skills to help prepare them to succeed in today’s evolving workforce. Modeled after the successful Earn to Learn program in Arizona, the bill is designed to help qualifying students pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. If enacted, the legislation will create an estimated 250,000 college scholarships in the first five years. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). “I’m pleased to reintroduce the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to provide Arizona students with the ability to save for their college education, develop sound financial literacy, and put them on track to not only graduate, but secure a job in their chosen field,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Over the last decade, Arizona has proven to be a national leader in promoting programs that provide critical resources to students who need them most. Taking Earn to Learn nationwide helps expand access to higher education, address our country’s labor shortage, and ultimately grow the economy by making society more productive.” “Education is the key to opportunity. As a lifelong education advocate, I’ve seen that firsthand and I know how unbalanced the scales can be tipped,” said Rep. Lee. “Like a lot of folks, I was only able to pay for school with the help of scholarships, loans, and a number of part-time jobs. Unfortunately, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed in recent decades, and it’s beyond cost-prohibitive for far too many American families. That’s why I’m proud to join Congressman Schweikert in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act. This commonsense bill will build a nati… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/stanton-schweikert-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-bolster-workforce-improve-college-affordability Stanton, Schweikert, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Bolster Workforce, Improve College Affordability 2023-09-21 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), David Schweikert (AZ-01), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Earn to Learn Act, legislation to establish a matched-savings scholarship program for low-income students to save for their college education while providing financial training skills to help prepare them to succeed in today’s evolving workforce. Modeled after the successful Earn to Learn program in Arizona, the bill is designed to help qualifying students pay for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. If enacted, the legislation will create an estimated 250,000 college scholarships in the first five years. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT). “Earn to Learn is an Arizona success story. Not only has this program helped thousands of low-income students get a quality education and graduate without going deep into debt—our economy has benefitted enormously from a more educated workforce,” said Rep. Stanton. “Our bipartisan Learn to Earn Act applies this proven program at the federal level, helping make college a reality for students of all backgrounds nationwide.” “I’m pleased to reintroduce the bipartisan Earn to Learn Act to provide Arizona students with the ability to save for their college education, develop sound financial literacy, and put them on track to not only graduate, but secure a job in their chosen field,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Over the last decade, Arizona has proven to be a national leader in promoting programs that provide critical resources to students who need them most. Taking Earn to Learn nationwide helps expand access to higher education, address our country’s labor shortage, and ultimately grow the economy by making society more productive.” “Education is the key to opportunity. As a lifelong education advocate, I’ve seen that firsthand and I know how unbalanced the scales can be tipped,” said Rep. Lee… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-push-impose-life-sentences-migrants-if-anyone-killed-high Ciscomani Leads Push to Impose Life Sentences on Migrants if Anyone is Killed in High-Speed Chases 2023-09-20 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led a group of his House GOP colleagues in a new effort to impose federal penalties on illegal migrants and smugglers who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or local law enforcement assisting the federal government. Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a federal crime and if anyone is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, is named after a Border Patrol agent killed in a high-speed chase last year while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas. The Arizona representative is joined on the effort by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Nick Langworthy (NY-23). “My district sees high-speed car chases coming through our communities every day, putting both the lives of Arizonans and Border Patrol agents in jeopardy,” said Rep. Ciscomani. “Agent Raul Gonzalez and too many others — including men and women in my own district — paid the ultimate price, and we cannot let their sacrifices be in vain. We must send a signal to any bad actors illegally coming through the southern border that their actions have dire consequences.” “Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez gave his life in pursuit of criminals on our southern border,” said Rep. De La Cruz. “This legislation honors the sacrifice of my district’s hero and stiffens penalties for individuals involved in a high-speed pursuit near our border. Cartels must know that crime doesn’t pay and the United States will hold responsible those who break our laws and hurt our citizens.” “High-speed pursuits are on the rise in South and West Texas,” said Rep. Gonzales. “Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez was tragically killed while pursuing illegal immigrants in a high-speed chase at our southern border. High-speed chases continue to wreak havoc and disrupt the livelihoods of our communities. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/stanton-announces-39-8-million-under-chips-act-for-asu-research-and-development-hub Stanton Announces $39.8 Million Under CHIPS Act for ASU Research and Development Hub 2023-09-20 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C.— Arizona State University’s Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub will receive nearly $40 million under the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Rep. Greg Stanton announced today–the first major award under the landmark law. “Arizona is at the forefront of semiconductor design and production, driven by world-class research institutions like ASU. This first round of funding under our CHIPS Act sends the message that we’re poised better than anywhere else to lead the resurgence of American advanced manufacturing,” said Stanton. “This is the first major national security-oriented research and development laboratory ever built in the state of Arizona, and Arizona State University is extremely honored to play a key role in making this happen,” said ASU President Michael Crow. “There is important work ahead, and this opportunity would not exist without the leadership of local and state officials in Arizona and the hard work done by Arizona’s congressional delegation. The bipartisan Arizona effort that defined the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act has led to this success, as well. On behalf of the partners involved in the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, we extend our gratitude, and we are ready to get to work.” The SWAP Hub, spearheaded by ASU’s Ira Fulton School of Engineering, engages more than 60 leading corporate, start-up, academic, and national lab partners from the semiconductor and defense sectors in Arizona and throughout the southwest. It’s one of eight Microelectronics Commons nationwide selected for funding by the Department of Defense. With $2 billion in funding for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027 under the CHIPS Act, the Microelectronics Commons program aims to leverage these Hubs to accelerate domestic hardware prototyping and “lab-to-fab” transition of semiconductor technologies. This will help mitigate supply chain risks and ultimately expedite access to the most cutting-edge microchips for our troops. The SWAP Hub will focus on developing 5G/6G technology, artificial intell… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/19/schweikert-u-s-national-debt-will-get-dramatically-worse-if-fiscal-trajectory-remains-unchanged/ Schweikert: U.S. National Debt Will Get ‘Dramatically Worse’ if Fiscal Trajectory Remains Unchanged 2023-09-19 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to react to U.S. national debt surpassing $33 trillion, warning that future debt figures will be dramatically worse if the federal government refuses to take its deficits seriously. Rep. Schweikert also explained that the Social Security Trust Fund is projected to run out in nine budget years, forcing a 25% cut in retirement benefits and risking the doubling of senior poverty. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On U.S. national debt eclipsing $33 trillion: [Beginning at 4:04 mark] “Today, we finally crossed [$33 trillion in national debt] and some people are going to light their hair on fire — it’s a big deal. It’s about to get dramatically worse. This number we’re going to look back on fondly the way we’re going right now […] remember, the administration is trying to play some games where they’re going to try to credit themselves back some of the student loan money that the Supreme Court said they can’t spend. So, we’re actually looking at the real-life borrowing number, not the fiscal deficit number, which has a journal entry fraud in it. And as of a couple hours ago, so far this fiscal year — and we still have a couple of weeks left — I think we have borrowed $2.158 trillion […] please understand, a year ago, the Congressional Budget Office [estimated] we’d borrow about $870 billion. Does something seem wrong in those numbers? $870 billion over here, now it looks like we’re going to borrow $2.2 trillion, and almost every dime of that growth is health care costs exploding, particularly in Medicare. Tax receipts have fallen fairly dramatically. So much for this Biden socialized economy.” On inflation making middle-class Americans poorer today than they were when President Biden took office: [Beginning at 16:14 mark] “The political class around here on the Left and the Right — we just sell having p… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7007 Gosar to NYC: Our National Parks are Not Four-Star Hotels for Illegals 2023-09-18 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Paul A. Gosar G000565 gosar.house.gov gosar https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx scraper New York, NY -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after participating on a House Natural Resources Committee oversight tour of the Gateway National Recreation Area and related sites in New York City, NY related to the ongoing immigration crisis resulting from Joe Biden’s failed open border policies: “Joe Biden’s reckless open border policies are destroying American cities from Phoenix, Arizona to New York City. Every city in America has become a border city. Drugs and criminals, including hundreds of terrorists, are pouring into our backyards. Our schools and hospitals are overrun with illegals. Police forces are overwhelmed as progressive mayors slash their budgets. Our streets are not safe. Fentanyl is rampant. Police officers are being assaulted. Cartels are thriving. Since Biden took office more than eight and half million lawbreakers have been welcomed into our country. To put that into perspective that amount is greater than the population of 38 states and more than all U.S. cities except for New York City. Just last year, New York City Mayor Adams bragged he was proud that New York is a Right-to-Shelter state and he would continue to welcome and protect the illegal aliens invading New York City. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://stanton.house.gov/2023/9/stanton-new-dems-call-on-speaker-to-advance-bipartisan-government-funding-bills-to-avert-a-government-shutdown Stanton, New Dems Call on Speaker to Advance Bipartisan Government Funding Bills to Avert a Government Shutdown 2023-09-18 2023 2023-09 Democrat House AZ Greg Stanton S001211 stanton.house.gov stanton https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases scraper Solution must include funding to secure the border and fight fentanyl trafficking, Stanton says WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Greg Stanton and members of the moderate New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on him to urgently advance bipartisan government funding bills similar to those advanced by the Senate and consistent with the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement that Congress and the administration negotiated this May. In the letter, the New Dems urged the Speaker to take swift action to avert a government shutdown by passing bipartisan legislation that includes the President’s supplemental funding requests—including his recent request for $4 billion secure the border and streamline immigration processes and nearly $800 million to address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country, which Stanton has led the call for in the House. The letter reads in part: “We urge you to reject the hyperpartisan approach and focus on passing government funding legislation that can actually become law. . . As Members of Congress, our most basic duty is to keep the government running. Once again, as we face the looming deadline of September 30, we stand ready to work on a bipartisan, bicameral basis to uphold our responsibilities as lawmakers and ensure our government works on behalf of our constituents.” You can read the full letter to Speaker McCarthy here and below: As we made clear this past May when you announced the debt ceiling agreement with President Biden, and as we reiterated again in June and July, our Coalition stands ready to put partisanship aside and find common ground to fund the federal government and deliver on behalf of the American people. Unfortunately, the House majority has decided to abrogate the May agreement, and now seems willing to disregard its responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operations of the government. Looking ahead to the September work period and looming fiscal deadline, it is imperative that we find a path to reach a constructive outcome.… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-vasquez-introduce-bipartisan-effort-ensure-continued-access-rural Ciscomani, Vasquez Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Continued Access for Rural Veterans Seeking Disability Exams 2023-09-15 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) introduced a new effort to ensure that rural veterans have continued access to certified health care providers for required disability claim exams. The Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas (VET MEDS) Act would extend a provision for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certified contractors to conduct exams across state lines. The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 allowed certain exam providers to practice across state lines, but the authority is set to expire in January 2024. The VET MEDS Act would extend the provision until September 2028, which is critical as tens of thousands apply for new benefits under the PACT Act. The legislation is co-led by Reps. Jerry Carl (R-AL-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). “With over 70,000 veterans in my district, I am committed to doing all that I can to ensure our veterans have access to convenient and high-quality care,” said Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “This bipartisan legislation extends a commonsense provision to cut red tape that prevents our veterans from receiving the benefits they deserve.” “New Mexico is home to more than 144,000 veterans, and too many are facing obstacles to obtain their health care coverage. I’m proud to partner with Rep. Ciscomani to get our veterans the health care they deserve,” said Vasquez. “I will always stand up for our veterans in rural areas to ensure they can have access to critical exams and other care – this bipartisan bill will do just that.” The legislation is supported by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, AMVETS, and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). “With more veterans seeking the benefits they’ve earned, it’s imperative that VA contract examiners are allowed to see veterans regardless of state licensing requirements,” said DAV National Service Director Jim Marszalek. “Extending this expiri… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-sounds-alarm-street-releases-arizona-presses-dhs-answers Ciscomani Sounds Alarm on Street Releases in Arizona, Presses DHS for Answers 2023-09-14 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ Juan Ciscomani C001133 ciscomani.house.gov ciscomani https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) is sounding the alarm on new street releases happening in Arizona and pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a letter for answers. The Tucson Sector saw more than 2,000 illegal crossings, including a large group of single men from Africa, on Tuesday alone. Following the announcement of street releases on Wednesday, the congressman sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas highlighting the devastating impacts the border crisis has had on his district and urging action from the agency. “[Our rural communities] are not equipped to deal with this influx,” “Our local border communities should not be forced to bear the burden of this administration’s failed border policies.” The congressman continues, “I have personally heard from local elected officials of both parties regarding their concern over these actions and the implications on their communities. This is not a partisan issue – you must stop politicizing our border and start prioritizing it.” Congressman Ciscomani requested answers to the following questions surrounding the capacity issues: Are Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention centers at capacity? If so, when did they reach capacity? If these numbers continue or increase, what plan is in place to process the number of migrants? What are you doing to increase capacity either in permanent or temporary facilities both for CBP and ICE? How many migrants have been released onto the streets this fiscal year? Please provide a breakdown by sector and the number of migrants released to community partners vs. ‘safe street releases’. What notification and warning are given to local communities before migrants are released in the streets? Please outline the process used to vet migrants before they are released into our communities. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/14/schweikert-congress-has-a-moral-obligation-to-prevent-the-doubling-of-senior-poverty/ Schweikert: Congress Has a Moral Obligation to Prevent the Doubling of Senior Poverty 2023-09-14 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to discuss how the United States federal government has borrowed $72,932 every second over the past year and pointed out that every dime that Congress votes on is now on borrowed money. Rep. Schweikert also explained the consequences facing America’s middle class if Congress fails to get the nation’s fiscal house in order. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On borrowing costs over the past year reaching $72,932 every second: [Beginning at 0:18 mark] “This is what we’re borrowing per second over the last 12 months. Every single second we’re borrowing $72,932. And $20,000 of it is just interest, and it gets dramatically worse between now and the rest of the decade. So there’s a punch line here I need you to understand. How many times have you listened to members walk behind these microphones and do this, ‘Well, I don’t get to vote on mandatory spending. I only vote on discretionary.’ Seriously? You’ve been here how long, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem? It’s our mantra. ‘Well, I vote on defense and non-defense discretionary, and that is like 30% of the budget.’ Well, guess what? Every dime we as members of Congress now vote on is borrowed. It’s all borrowed money.” On the Left’s Orwellian-named “Inflation Reduction Act”: [Beginning at 2:48 mark] “In February and March, I came behind this very microphone and I predicted that we’re actually headed towards borrowing $1.8 trillion, and I got mocked. I have to apologize. I was wrong. It wasn’t $1.8 trillion. We’re heading towards $2.2 trillion. It’s much worse. And you just heard the Left talking about how wonderful everything is. Explain to me how in May 2022, we thought the budget deficit for this year would be about $870 billion, and now we’re heading to $2.2 trillion. What happened? Medicare costs went up dramatically. Tax receipts have fallen. So you heard about… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2023/09/13/schweikert-mccarthy-lead-roundtable-bringing-awareness-to-growing-threat-of-valley-fever/ Schweikert, McCarthy Lead Roundtable Bringing Awareness to Growing Threat of Valley Fever 2023-09-13 2023 2023-09 Republican House AZ David Schweikert S001183 schweikert.house.gov schweikert https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), co-chairmen of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, led a roundtable discussion with former NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski and representatives from Anivive Lifesciences at the U.S. Capitol to raise awareness about the debilitating impacts of Valley Fever on both humans and pets as well as the urgency to develop a cure to eradicate the disease for good. The roundtable featured testimony from Gronkowski, who is partnering with Anivive to help pets inflicted with the disease get access to care, and Valley Fever experts working on preventative treatments. Rob Purdie, a patient diagnosed with Valley Fever in 2012, also discussed his experience battling the disease and his advocacy for a future vaccine. Anivive recently submitted a canine Valley Fever vaccine application that is currently under review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and if approved, has the potential to be the first vaccine for a systemic fungal infection in any species with the hope that it will lead to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for humans. “It’s stunning to think that just 10 years ago, the American public knew little about Valley Fever and the devastating effects this disease can inflict upon our communities, particularly in Arizona. What once was misdiagnosed as cancer can now be correctly identified and treated as Valley Fever,” said Congressman Schweikert.“Now more than ever, the Valley Fever Task Force remains laser-focused on bringing awareness and streamlining resources to deliver a cure that provides much-needed relief to families, friends, and beloved pets who have suffered from this terrible disease for far too long.” “Great progress continues to be made toward developing better treatments and finding a cure for Valley Fever, including a vaccine for dogs that’s projected to be released next year,” said Speaker McCarthy. “But this is only the beginning. In Congress, Task Force members and I will continue s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z

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