url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-closure-of-public-lands-for-border-wall-construction,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Closure of Public Lands for Border Wall Construction,2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"“Using border wall construction to justify closing dozens of acres of public lands at a moment's notice through January 2029 is unnecessary and deeply troubling - especially when these lands include sensitive ecosystems and world-class biodiversity that cannot simply be replaced. We have already seen the devastating consequences when DHS and its contractors operate without oversight along the border, including the destruction of the Las Playas Intaglio."" ""Arizonans deserve transparency about what is happening on our public lands. We have a right to know why such a sweeping closure is necessary and what is being done to protect these areas — not be shut out from documenting the impacts of border wall construction.""",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/stanton-ranking-member-raskin-demand-answers-after-congressional-access-blocked-at-immigration-courtroom-inside-fema-headquarters,"Stanton, Ranking Member Raskin Demand Answers After Congressional Access Blocked at Immigration Courtroom Inside FEMA Headquarters",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, sent a letter to Trump Administration officials raising serious concerns about public access to “pop-up” immigration courtrooms, including one at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, September 23, ICE officers barred Ranking Member Stanton, his staff, and House Judiciary Committee staff from entering the courtroom to observe proceedings. Over the next several hours, the Department of Justice, ICE, and FEMA congressional affairs offices each pointed to another agency as the one in charge of access. DHS eventually authorized entry for Stanton alone and did not admit any accompanying staff. When Stanton returned on Thursday, September 24, he waited about 20 minutes before being let in. Once inside, the presiding judge confirmed for the record that the proceedings were open to the public. The lawmakers note that under federal regulation (8 C.F.R. § 1003.27) and EOIR's own policies, immigration court hearings are presumptively open to the public. A hearing may be closed only if the presiding judge determines that closure is necessary to protect a party. No such determination was made or cited. ""The back-and-forth finger pointing regarding agency jurisdiction over the court was completely unwarranted given that the judge reiterated that the court is open to the public,"" Stanton and Raskin write. The letter also warns that because each agency disclaimed responsibility, it appears ""EOIR's authority over courtroom access is being exercised, in practice, by DHS and its components."" It asks DOJ to clarify how EOIR is exercising, or delegating, that responsibility. The White House has reportedly directed DHS to find space for more immigration courtrooms nationwide, including in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Denver, Miami, New York, and San Antonio. ""It is essential that any additional courtrooms operate in full compliance with applicable law and regulation, including public access, and that respondents appearing without counsel receive adequate notice, no less than ten days, if their hearings are relocated to one of these facilities,"" the lawmakers wrote. The lawmakers also flagged troubling reports from immigration attorneys. ""We are concerned by reports from immigration attorneys of a pattern in which respondents scheduled for hearings at the FEMA headquarters courtroom lack counsel, and in which a respondent's hearing is moved to a more established, publicly accessible court once that respondent retains counsel and counsel enters an appearance,"" they wrote. Stanton and Raskin requested written answers within one week to questions that courtroom personnel could not answer during Stanton's visit. The questions include: How many respondents have been noticed to appear and have appeared at the courtroom; How many judges are assigned to it; How many in absentia removal orders it has issued; How many respondents may be scheduled for the same hearing time; Why congressional staff were denied entry; and Why the courtroom has no identifying signage. The lawmakers also requested a staff briefing within one week. The full letter is available HERE.",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-stanton-grijalva-kelly-gallego-push-for-federal-funding-to-restore-grand-canyon-after-floods-wildfires,"Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva, Kelly, Gallego Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Lawmakers call for resources to repair damaged infrastructure, restore visitor access, and support long-term recovery after successive disasters WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), alongside Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), urged House and Senate appropriators to provide additional federal resources to restore the Grand Canyon National Park following the catastrophic August flooding and last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires. In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the lawmakers called for sufficient funding to repair and rebuild damaged infrastructure, address ongoing hazards, safely restore visitor access and services, and support the park’s long-term recovery. “Over the past year, Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding landscapes have suffered a devastating series of disasters that have damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted communities across the region,” the lawmakers wrote. “These successive disasters have created recovery needs that cannot be adequately addressed through existing National Park Service resources.” On August 29, 2026, severe flash flooding tore through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, causing extensive damage to trails, bridges, and critical water infrastructure. The flooding damaged the water intake and pipeline that supply the South Rim and forced closures and restrictions across the park. The National Park Service continues recovery and repair work, including efforts to restore a reliable water supply and repair damaged infrastructure. The flooding comes as the Grand Canyon and surrounding communities continue recovering from last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires. The Dragon Bravo Fire burned nearly 150,000 acres and destroyed more than 100 buildings and structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, while the White Sage Fire forced evacuations around Jacob Lake and temporarily cut off access to the North Rim. The lawmakers warned that the effects of these disasters are compounding. Damage from the Dragon Bravo Fire increased the risk of flash flooding and debris flows in North Rim watersheds, creating new threats to infrastructure and visitor safety even as recovery from the fires continues. “A year after the fires, these same communities are being asked to recover from another major disaster before the last recovery is complete,” the lawmakers wrote. “We strongly urge the Committee to ensure sufficient funding is available to address the emergency response, repair, reconstruction, and long-term recovery needs resulting from the August 29 flooding and the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires.” The Grand Canyon supports nearly 10,000 local jobs and generates approximately $1 billion in economic output. The lawmakers emphasized that closures of trails, lodging, and other portions of the park have consequences for workers, families, and businesses across northern Arizona and southern Utah. Read the full letter HERE. ###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-sen-wyden-introduce-bill-to-protect-social-security-benefits-from-garnishment,"Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, legislation to restore protections for Social Security and other earned benefits from garnishment. The bill would repeal provisions added in 1996 that allowed the federal government to reduce Social Security benefits to collect delinquent federal non-tax debts, such as student loans. The legislation would restore the protections originally provided under the Social Security Act and extend those protections across Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Black Lung benefits. “Social Security is not a handout — it is a benefit earned over decades of hard work. Retirees deserve to know that money will be there when they need it,” said Rep. Grijalva. “At a time when the cost of living continues to rise, seniors living on fixed incomes can’t afford to have their Social Security benefits taken away. I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Wyden to protect these critical benefits that retirees have earned.” “Social Security should not be able to garnish benefits that American workers earned over a lifetime of hard work on account of outstanding student debt or other federal loans,” said Senator Wyden. “With inflation and rising costs of living, Congress must take the financial burden off struggling seniors and Americans with disabilities at risk of seeing their Social Security benefits cut. That's why I am proud to introduce legislation that will ensure that Americans’ benefits are protected from garnishment, providing greater peace of mind to seniors in their retirement."" By the numbers: For millions of adults, Social Security is their sole source of income and for more than 63% it makes up over half of their retirement income. Garnishment can be financially devastating. According to the CFPB, the total amount of Social Security benefits the Department of Education collected between 2001 and 2019 through the offset program increased from $16.2 million to $429.7 million. In 2019, the average amount collected from individual beneficiaries was $186 per month. Read the full text of the bill here. Read a one-pager of the bill here. The bill has been endorsed by the following organizations: Social Security Works, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM), AFL-CIO, Justice in Aging, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). ###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/stanton-calls-for-ai-safeguards-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting,Stanton Calls for AI Safeguards Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. – Ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) joined his Democratic colleagues on the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to call for the United States and China to reach an agreement on basic artificial intelligence safeguards. Stanton emphasized that AI should be a major part of the two leaders’ conversations and stressed the need for the two countries to work together to prevent catastrophic misuse of the rapidly developing technology, drawing attention to the risks Washington and Beijing share. This follows Stanton’s efforts ahead of the summit to ensure AI safety receives the immediate attention in Washington it deserves. Last week, he joined 26 of his Democratic colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to urge the administration to pursue sustained, substantive U.S.-China dialogue on AI safety risks and prioritize those issues in the upcoming bilateral summit. Stanton also joined 106 of his colleagues in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House back into session to address the risks posed by advanced AI, including mass cybersecurity breaches and the development of biological or chemical weapons. Full text of Stanton’s remarks as prepared is below, and video is HERE. — Thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. Tomorrow, leaders of the two most powerful AI nations on earth will sit across from each other. They’ll talk about trade, tariffs and Taiwan. . . but if they walk away without real progress on AI, they will have missed the mark. I believe America can and will win the AI race, and I believe we have a duty to do so in a way that protects the interests of the American people. In America, innovation and safety go hand in hand. We can and must do both. But President Trump’s full steam ahead, safety be damned approach to AI has to change. The consequences of inaction are incredibly serious. Here at home, American workers are unprotected as AI rapidly transforms entire economies. American intellectual property is open to theft through distillation and other unauthorized use. Beijing has their own concerns. But where our two nations need to come to a common understanding is the threats posed by a rogue actor using this technology for malicious ends. Our critical infrastructure . . . including our energy grid . . . are exposed to AI-powered cyberattacks that could have catastrophic consequences for our communities. That is why an agreement on basic safeguards between Trump and Xi is so critically important. And a promise to keep talking is not an agreement. Every month we wait to act, these problems get harder to fix. I recognize it won’t be easy. In just the past few weeks, the Trump administration has accused Chinese AI companies of stealing intellectual property by distilling leading U.S. AI models . . . threatening sanctions. Beijing, for its part, has accused Washington of deliberately hindering Chinese AI development, seeing appeals for a slowdown as a way for the U.S. to lock in American companies’ lead. But neither Washington nor Beijing wants a rogue actor using AI to launch a cyber attack that takes down the global economy, or to build and release a bioweapon. That shared concern is where cooperation has to start. Question 1: Mr. Sheehan, tell us more about what you call “AI safety in parallel,” where the U.S. and China develop their own safeguards while sharing information and best practices. What are two or three concrete standards you believe both countries could find common ground, and what would meaningful cooperation on those standards look like? Thank you. There is a contradiction between Trump’s safety be damned approach and his decision to ease access to advanced American chips. If China’s progress is the reason we supposedly cannot slow down for safety, why is the administration helping supply the technology that supports their progress? That’s why I have been clear that we must prohibit the sale of the most advanced chips to China and apply those same prohibitions to all arms-embargoed nations. Thank you.",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/stanton-leads-arizona-democrats-in-pressing-trump-administration-for-answers-on-proposed-data-center-on-public-lands,Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after reporting revealed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is weighing data center-related proposals on federal public land. The proposals, not previously made public, show that the Trump administration is considering 12 data center and data center-related infrastructure projects covering more than 17,600 acres of federal public land across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Four of the proposed data centers and related infrastructure projects are in Arizona, and they would span more than 3,000 acres of federal public land here. In the letter, the lawmakers raise questions about how these data center proposals were fast-tracked by Trump’s Executive Order 14318; how the projects will be implemented; and what this could mean for environmental reviews, public oversight, and Arizona’s water and energy resources. “Arizonans are entitled to transparency and robust public review as BLM considers such developments on our federal lands,” the lawmakers write. The delegation requested a congressional briefing before any of the proposed Arizona projects move forward. By October 2, 2026, they demand that Secretary Burgum provide information on: All data center proposals and candidate parcels under consideration in Arizona; The permitting and environmental review required for each proposal, including whether BLM intends to use categorical exclusions or other expedited procedures; Opportunities for public participation and consultation with Tribal governments, local governments and elected officials; and The projected water demand, water source and peak electric load associated with each proposed project. The letter to DOI Secretary Burgum is HERE.",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-reacts-to-planned-expansion-of-florence-detention-facility,Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Planned Expansion of Florence Detention Facility,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following new reports (here and here) that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a $1.2 billion contract for the expansion of an existing detention facility in Florence, Arizona. A project scope for the planned expansion can be accessed here. Previously, DHS announced plans for new detention facilities in Marana and Surprise, Arizona, however both projects have faced strong opposition from local residents and legal hurdles, leaving their future unclear. “After local residents overwhelmingly opposed ICE’s plans for massive new detention centers in Marana and Surprise, the Trump Administration is quietly moving to expand existing facility capacity in Florence. At the same time, people already in Arizona detention centers can’t get clean drinking water, edible food, or adequate medical care. DHS should be fixing these appalling conditions — not preparing to funnel another $1.2 billion in taxpayer dollars into expanding Trump’s cruel mass detention and deportation machine.” ###",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/stanton-delivers-key-arizona-priorities-in-bipartisan-water-infrastructure-bill,Stanton Delivers Key Arizona Priorities in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Includes Additional $151 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure; Resources for Drought-Stricken Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated the final passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 out of the House of Representatives. As the only Arizona member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Stanton helped shape the bipartisan legislation to authorize critical water infrastructure projects in Arizona and across the Southwest through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The bill is now headed to the Senate. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of passage, saying, “My home state of Arizona has faced more than a quarter century of drought. Water stewardship and conservation are core parts of our culture.” He continued, “These federal investments are mission-critical to help us ensure reliable water services for our residents and businesses.” To address water and wastewater infrastructure needs across Arizona, Stanton secured several Arizona wins in the final bill, including: Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority. Adds $151,598,000 to Stanton’s signature Arizona Environmental Infrastructure Authority (AZEI), bringing the program’s total authorization to $401 million. Stanton created the program during his first term to help small, rural, and Tribal communities fund critical water infrastructure projects. Since 2020, it has funded more than 30 water conservation and reuse projects across Arizona, including water lines, wells, wastewater systems and aquifer recharge projects—helping communities get the most out of every drop of water. Prioritizing Tribal Water Rights. Secures $10 million for the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) to support water infrastructure projects that will affirm historic water rights and support water conservation efforts through new diversion dam and canal projects. Tribal Partnership Project Completion. Directs the USACE to expedite the completion of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project with the Gila River Indian Community, a first-of-its-kind tribal partnership with the Los Angeles District of USACE. When completed, 962 feet of solar panels above the GRIC’s irrigation canals will provide the Community with a steady source of renewable energy while conserving water. Tres Rios Completion. Directs the USACE to expedite the completion of the Tres Rios ecosystem restoration project in Phoenix, which will restore and revitalize several miles of the Salt and Gila River corridors. Tres Rios is part of Rio Reimagined, an ongoing effort along the Rio Salado that was spearheaded by the late Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ed Pastor. More than $100 million in federal funding has already been invested in the project, but construction stalled after reaching its federal authorization limit. Stanton secured $1.8 million in federal funding in 2022 to complete the necessary work to adjust that limit and move the project toward completion. Office of Water Supply, Water Conservation, and Drought Resilience. Creates a new office at the USACE that specializes in conservation to work directly with local communities facing severe drought and shore up water supplies. Studies and Projects on Drought Resiliency. Creates a new Continuing Authority Program that allows the USACE to work with communities on small-scale drought resilience studies and projects, like addressing invasive salt cedar or constructing water storage projects. Disaster Debris Removal. Revises the USACE emergency debris removal contracts following floods to minimize harmful impacts to private property, key habitats, and wildlife. This will help Arizona communities recovering from floods to rebuild safely and quickly. Water Storage Capacity Pilot Program. Directs the USACE to establish a pilot program to allow states to remove sediment from Corps-owned reservoirs to restore storage capacity. Expedites Dozens of Arizona Projects. Directs the USACE to expedite 28 additional Arizona-specific projects and studies across the state, including flood control, water and wastewater infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration projects. These projects include the Ak-Chin Levee in Pinal County, the McCormick Wash in Globe, the Cave Buttes Dam, the Corazon de los Tres Rios del Norte plan in Pima County, the Winslow Levee, and Rio de Flag flood control project in Flagstaff. A section-by-section HERE. A ‘by the numbers’ HERE.",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-min-demand-law-school-admission-council-restore-accounts-improperly-restricted-based-on-iranian-nationality,"Ansari, Min Demand Law School Admission Council Restore Accounts Improperly Restricted Based on Iranian Nationality",2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) sent a letter to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) President and CEO Sudha Setty demanding that LSAC immediately review and restore accounts improperly restricted based on Iranian nationality or heritage. The reported restrictions have affected U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other individuals residing in the United States during a crucial point in the law school admissions cycle. The lawmakers’ letter follows reports that LSAC broadly suspended accounts belonging to individuals of Iranian nationality or heritage after the Office of Foreign Assets Control suspended Iran General License G, under its Iran Sanctions program. The members emphasized that federal sanctions rules restrict certain services provided to Iran, the Government of Iran, or persons in Iran, but do not make Iranian nationality alone a basis for prohibiting services. In their letter, the lawmakers write, “LSAC's broad suspension of the accounts of all individuals of Iranian nationality or heritage regardless of residence is an egregious overcompliance that has unfairly targeted impacted American citizens and residents based on national origin alone.” They further state, “These suspensions occurred at a particularly consequential point in the admissions cycle and created uncertainty regarding candidates' ability to sit for scheduled examinations, access their accounts and application materials, and meet admissions deadlines. For candidates with an imminent examination or application deadline, restoring an account several days later may not fully remedy the resulting harm.” “At its core, this is about equal access to legal education and the danger of treating Iranian nationality as a proxy for sanctions risk. Institutions should determine whether a restriction is legally required based on each person’s individual circumstances, not impose sweeping restrictions and place the burden on applicants to prove that the restrictions should have never applied to them. IABA was privileged to share its legal analysis of this matter and the experiences of affected community members with the Congressmembers' offices. We are grateful to Congresswoman Ansari and Congressman Min for bringing attention to this injustice and advocating for the students affected.” said Payam Saljoughian, President of the Iranian American Bar Association Read the letter HERE and below. Dear President Setty, We write regarding alarming reports that the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has broadly suspended the accounts of individuals of Iranian nationality or heritage, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals otherwise residing in the United States. While we understand that these actions were taken with the aim of complying with the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) suspension of General License G under its Iran Sanctions program, we are deeply concerned by LSAC’s apparent practice of identifying individuals for account restriction based on Iranian nationality rather than making an individualized determination based on where an individual actually resides and whether any other legally relevant nexus to Iran exists. The Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) restrict certain services provided to Iran, the Government of Iran, or persons in Iran. Importantly, however, these provisions do not make Iranian nationality, standing alone, a basis for prohibiting services. That distinction is particularly important following OFAC’s August 24, 2026 suspension of Iran General License G, which had expressly authorized certain educational and testing services for individuals located in Iran or located outside Iran but “ordinarily resident” in Iran. While the term ""ordinarily resident” is not defined under the ITSR, it is clear that Iranian nationality alone does not meet this requirement. Indeed, the ITSR defines a U.S. person as “any United States citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States (including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.” Thus, individuals of Iranian nationality who are also U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise present in the United States qualify as U.S. persons for the purposes of the ITSR. The suspension of General License G removed an authorization that had extended to individuals meeting those location- or residence-based criteria; it did not transform Iranian nationality itself into a prohibited sanctions nexus. As such, LSAC’s broad suspension of the accounts of all individuals of Iranian nationality or heritage regardless of residence is an egregious overcompliance that has unfairly targeted impacted American citizens and residents based on national origin alone. Our offices have heard from several U.S. citizens and residents of Iranian nationality or heritage who had their accounts suspended without warning on September 9th and September 10th. This has caused widespread distress among aspiring law students, as it has caused significant disruption to their law school application process through no fault of their own. These suspensions occurred at a particularly consequential point in the admissions cycle and created uncertainty regarding candidates’ ability to sit for scheduled examinations, access their accounts and application materials, and meet admissions deadlines. For candidates with an imminent examination or application deadline, restoring an account several days later may not fully remedy the resulting harm. We are also concerned by reports of markedly different treatment of similarly situated candidates. Some individuals reportedly had their accounts restored almost immediately after contacting LSAC and establishing U.S. citizenship or residence; others received no meaningful response, conflicting or inaccurate information, substantial delays, or even instructions suggesting that they should not appear for a scheduled examination. This inconsistency raises serious concerns about whether LSAC had established a uniform compliance policy and review process before suspending the accounts, and whether LSAC representatives were provided adequate and consistent guidance for responding to affected individuals. We have also learned that LSAC’s restrictions are not limited to account access. Students have reported that, even after access to their LSAC accounts was restored, they remained unable to submit law school applications through LSAC’s system. This suggests that restoring account access does not necessarily restore full access to LSAC’s services or remedy the disruption caused by the initial restriction. For applicants facing approaching admissions or scholarship deadlines, any continued inability to submit applications may result in significant and potentially irreparable consequences. We remain deeply concerned that these restrictions appear to have been and continue to be imposed based on Iranian nationality or heritage, rather than on an individualized assessment of residence or any other legally relevant sanctions nexus. The apparent use of Iranian nationality or heritage as a proxy for Iranian residence raises serious national-origin discrimination concerns, particularly where U.S. citizens and permanent residents reportedly have been affected without an individualized determination of residence or sanctions status. OFAC announced the suspension of General License G on August 24 and provided a wind-down period through September 8. LSAC therefore had approximately two weeks to evaluate the regulatory change, determine which candidates were actually affected, seek clarification or guidance if necessary, establish a review process, and notify potentially affected candidates. Instead, the reported suspensions began immediately after the wind-down period and immediately before scheduled examinations. The fact that there were no apparent efforts made by LSAC during this period to determine whether individuals were ordinarily resident in Iran, or give them a warning before suspending their accounts, is troubling. The result has been to shift the burden onto U.S. citizens and residents to prove that they are entitled to access LSAC services after their accounts have already been restricted. Accordingly, we urge LSAC to: Immediately review and restore improperly restricted accounts. LSAC should promptly review, and where appropriate restore, the accounts of U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other individuals residing in the United States whose accounts have been restricted solely or principally because they are Iranian nationals. Disclose the criteria used to identify accounts for restriction. LSAC should provide a clear explanation of the criteria used to identify the accounts selected for restriction, including whether LSAC relied on nationality, country of birth, ancestry, names, languages, address or location information, or any other screening criteria or data points. Explain LSAC’s preparations during the wind-down period. LSAC should describe what steps it took between August 24 and September 8 to evaluate and implement the suspension of General License G, including whether it sought guidance from OFAC or other sanctions counsel, and why affected candidates were not provided advance notice or an opportunity to establish their eligibility before their accounts were restricted. Establish a clear and expedited review process for affected candidates. LSAC should implement and publicly communicate a prompt process through which affected candidates can establish their eligibility and obtain restoration of their accounts, particularly where an examination or admissions deadline is imminent. Provide uniform guidance to LSAC representatives handling these matters. LSAC should ensure that candidates receive consistent and accurate information regarding the basis for any restriction, the documents necessary to resolve it, their ability to sit for scheduled examinations, and the expected timeframe for review. Ensure that candidates are not penalized. LSAC should ensure that candidates do not suffer adverse consequences from missed examinations, application deadlines, reporting deadlines, or other disruptions resulting from an erroneous suspension, delayed review, or inaccurate instructions provided by LSAC. We look forward to your response, and ask that you provide a response no later than September 28, 2026. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress Dave Min Member of Congress Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-demands-immediate-release-of-ahmed-soliman-following-reports-of-beating-imprisonment,"Rep. Grijalva Demands Immediate Release of Ahmed Soliman Following Reports of Beating, Imprisonment",2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following new reports (here, here, and here) that Ahmed Soliman was “hooded, bound, and beaten with guns and shoved down a flight of stairs,” and is at risk of torture. Ahmed was recently arrested by local authorities after speaking out about the conditions he and other detainees who were deported from the U.S. face at a decommissioned hotel in Equatorial Guinea. “I am horrified by disturbing new reports of Ahmed being hooded, bound, and beaten. I fear his life is in immediate danger. The Trump Administration deported Ahmed into harm’s way and bears full responsibility for his cruel treatment — and for what happens to him next. The Administration must act immediately to secure Ahmed’s release before it is too late, along with the release of others being involuntarily held in Equatorial Guinea. Moreover, DHS must immediately cease this shameful and illegal practice of third-party country deportations.” ###",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-introduces-english-language-learner-education-package-to-support-students-families-and-educators,"Rep. Grijalva Introduces English Language Learner Education Package to Support Students, Families, and Educators",2026-09-21,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced a package of English Language Learner bills, comprehensive legislation that includes the Reaching English Learners Act, the Families Learning and Understanding English Together (FLUENT) Act, and the Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education (SYLLABLE) Act. English Learners (ELs) make up 10.6% of the nation's K-12 population, totaling over 5 million public school students. This diverse demographic spans one in ten students nationwide, including native speakers of Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, and many other languages. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the high school graduation rate for ELs sits at just 68 percent, compared to 85 percent for their non-EL peers. Together, these bills would provide sustained investments in programs, partnerships, and services that support English learners, their families, and the educators who serve them. The package includes: The Reaching English Learners Act would strengthen partnerships between institutions of higher education and high-need local educational agencies through competitive grants. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 32 states and the District of Columbia lack enough qualified EL educators. These grants would help pre-service teachers obtain English as a Second Language (ESL) licensure and prepare more educators to meet the needs of English learners. The Families Learning and Understanding English Together (FLUENT) Act would expand literacy services for families of English learners with unmet literacy needs. By increasing access to literacy education and resources, the bill would help families strengthen educational, social, and economic opportunities. The Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education (SYLLABLE) Act would strengthen bilingual education through targeted investments in dual-language immersion programs and support innovative strategies at local educational agencies serving students from low-income communities, communities of color, and English learner backgrounds, particularly students in preschool through fifth grade. The bill would help expand opportunities for students to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competency while preparing them to succeed in an increasingly multilingual workforce. “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, and that starts with ensuring that our schools have the proper resources to teach students of all backgrounds,” said Rep Grijalva. “English learners bring so much to our classrooms, communities, and workforce. We should be investing in their success, and supporting their families and the educators who help them thrive. This package is about giving every student a fair shot and building stronger schools and communities for all of us.”",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-raises-alarm-on-deteriorating-conditions-at-eloy-detention-center,Rep. Grijalva Raises Alarm on Deteriorating Conditions at Eloy Detention Center,2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Detainees have reported no access to drinking water, edible food, or AC Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva took to the House floor to sound the alarm about deteriorating conditions at the Eloy Detention Center in Arizona, following multiple reports her office has received from family members of detainees and their lawyers. They report detainees receiving only “ice chips” instead of proper drinking water, inedible food, and several housing units without air conditioning. Rep. Grijalva has completed five oversight visits of immigration detention facilities since taking office, including her first oversight visit as a Congresswoman to the facility in Eloy, which ultimately led to the release of Julia “La abuela” Benitez, a 79 year-old Cuban asylum seeker with dementia who was held there for nine months. In July, 120 detainees signed a letter outlining human rights abuses by the guards at the Eloy facility, which is privately operated by Core Civic. Watch the full speech here. A copy of her remarks are below: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sound the alarm about deteriorating conditions at the Eloy Detention Center. My office has received multiple reports from the family members of people in detention and their lawyers that detainees are being denied access to proper drinking water. Instead, they are being given one cup of “ice chips” per day. In fact, I just met with Sonya, the wife of Yari, who was diagnosed with leukemia and is currently being held at Eloy. Her wife told her that detainees are only being given ice chips for water, which they have to wait until they melt. Two housing blocks are also without air conditioning. This is an outrage. At least 57 people have already died in ICE custody this year – 4 of them in Arizona. This number is likely higher. How many more human beings need to die before we do something? This is a moral failure. I’m calling on DHS to immediately address these conditions and ensure that all detainees have access to safe drinking water, edible food, and humane living conditions.” ###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-leads-house-in-demanding-trump-act-now-on-ai-global-security,Ansari Leads House in Demanding Trump Act Now on AI Global Security,2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Ansari’s Letter Signed by More Than 40 House Colleagues WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led more than 40 of her House colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump to lead an international effort to establish global rules on artificial intelligence. Ansari’s letter comes as House Republicans cut the congressional work schedule short and sent members home, even as AI experts and industry leaders are issuing increasingly urgent warnings about the national security and societal risks posed by rapidly advancing AI. In their letter, the lawmakers write, “As AI rapidly advances in the U.S. and around the globe, your administration must immediately initiate dialogue with allies, and also competitors and adversaries, to engage in comprehensive and urgent negotiations regarding the future of AI. These much-needed negotiations will enhance our economic competitiveness while preserving global national security for generations to come.” They further state, “True global security in the untested and fast-advancing field of AI requires stability, predictability, and strategic restraint. Without deliberate multilateral mechanisms for coordinated restraint and calculated risk reduction, the race by multibillion dollar companies to deploy ever-more powerful models risks inadvertently triggering a global economic disruption, attacks on critical infrastructure, the spread of supercharged disease, dangerous military miscalculations, and other potentially devastating impacts for humanity.” Ansari’s letter is co-signed by Representatives Gabe Amo (RI-01), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Don Beyer (VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Shontel Brown (OH-11), André Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), J. Correa (CA-46), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Christopher Deluzio (PA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Bill Foster (IL-11), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Pablo Hernández (PR-At Large), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Sarah McBride (DE), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Eleanor Norton (DC), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Dina Titus (NV-01), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Frederica Wilson (FL-24) The letter is also endorsed by Demand Progress and Foreign Policy for America. Read the letter HERE and below. Dear Mr. President, In the wake of recent alarming revelations by leading AI experts at Anthropic, OpenAI, and other companies, we write to you as members of Congress who maintain our dedication to preserving American leadership in critical and emerging technologies, but are nonetheless deeply concerned by emerging signs of highly capable frontier Artificial Intelligence and its ramifications. As AI rapidly advances in the U.S. and around the globe, your administration must immediately initiate dialogue with allies, and also competitors and adversaries, to engage in comprehensive and urgent negotiations regarding the future of AI. These much-needed negotiations will enhance our economic competitiveness while preserving global national security for generations to come. True global security in the untested and fast-advancing field of AI requires stability, predictability, and strategic restraint. Without deliberate multilateral mechanisms for coordinated restraint and calculated risk reduction, the race by multibillion dollar companies to deploy ever-more powerful models risks inadvertently triggering a global economic disruption, attacks on critical infrastructure, the spread of supercharged disease, dangerous military miscalculations, and other potentially devastating impacts for humanity. We strongly urge your administration to lead a coordinated international effort to establish a global framework to guide the development of this technology and a shared vision for AI end-use — engaging our strongest allies, such as the European Union, as well as formidable global competitors, particularly the People’s Republic of China. In these multilateral fora, the most immediate priorities should be: Engaging in direct, strategic stability talks with peers and competitor nations, particularly the PRC, to establish bilateral and multilateral communication channels and verification mechanisms aimed at preventing AI-driven escalation during geopolitical crises, similar to historic arms control risk-reduction frameworks conducted during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Protecting and enhancing global cybersecurity capabilities alongside our allies to harden critical digital infrastructure against AI-driven threats, such as state-sponsored, cross-border, and complex cyberattacks. Establishing a clear universal consensus to prevent increased risks from specific domains that carry catastrophic risks, including nuclear or chemical weapons command-and-control systems, the production of biohazards and deadly viruses, or be granted autonomous military strike authorization. Partnering with and supporting international monitoring organizations to standardize and share safety testing and incident-reporting protocols for the next-generation of highly-capable AI models, ensuring that American developers are not undercut by bad actors operating under lower safety standards while also ensuring that all actors are engaged in the best practices, aligning AI safety standards across the world designed to keep us all safe. Technology should work for society, not threaten us all. The United States led the world in revolutionary international frameworks for nuclear safety and aviation standards without sacrificing domestic strength. Likewise, we must lead with the creation of global rules of the road to prevent the proliferation of uncontrollable highly capable frontier AI. The results for not doing so could otherwise be catastrophic. Thank you for your leadership and attention to this urgent matter. We look forward to working together to safeguard our nation's technological future. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-pleas-for-safety-of-ahmed-soliman-arizonan-in-danger-after-deportation-to-equatorial-guinea,Rep. Grijalva Pleas for Safety of Ahmed Soliman; Arizonan in Danger After Deportation to Equatorial Guinea,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued a video statement pleading for the safety of Ahmed Soliman, a 30-year-old Arizonan who has lived in the United States since he was four years old but was deported to Equatorial Guinea, a country he has zero ties to. A judge determined he could face torture or death if returned to his birth country of Egypt because he is gay, so the Trump administration deported him instead to Equatorial Guinea. According to the Arizona Daily Star, on Friday Ahmed was arrested by local authorities in Equatorial Guinea after he spoke out about the inhumane conditions he and other detainees faced in their confinement – including being threatened at gunpoint – at a decommissioned hotel surrounded by armed guards. His phone was confiscated, cutting off his ability to communicate with the outside world. His current condition is unknown.",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/house-unanimously-passes-stanton-s-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-native-american-health-care-outcomes,House Unanimously Passes Stanton’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Native American Health Care Outcomes,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House unanimously passed U.S. Representative Greg Stanton’s (AZ-04) bipartisan legislation to improve health outcomes for Native American communities. The late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) championed this proposal, first introducing legislation in 1994. It passed the Senate five times, including when efforts were made to include it in the Affordable Care Act, but the bill never received a vote in the House. Stanton and Joyce have continued Sen. McCain’s legacy by introducing similar legislation in the last two Congresses. H.R. 741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025, elevates the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This creates a direct line of communication to the Secretary on all matters related to Indian health policy, shaping federal health care policy to directly address health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). The Assistant Secretary would work to enhance the government-to-government relationship between Indian Tribes and the United States, increase access and collaboration among agencies within HHS as Indian health policy and budgets are developed, and ensure these issues are a priority in current and future administrations. Stanton spoke on the House floor ahead of passage, saying, “The federal government has a sacred trust obligation to provide health care to native communities. And for far too long, we have fallen short of meeting it.” He continued, “As an Assistant Secretary, the head of IHS would finally have the pay and hiring authorities needed to tackle chronic workforce shortages and disparities in access to care. It means faster hiring, better retention, and a direct line to the Secretary on every matter affecting Indian health.” Video of Stanton’s speech is HERE. Native communities in Arizona and across the country continue to face significant disparities in access to quality health care. IHS has long struggled with chronic underfunding and staffing shortages that have left critical health needs unmet. In fiscal year 2023, IHS health care expenditures amounted to just over $4,000 per patient, compared with more than $13,400 in health care spending per person nationwide in 2022. Native American advocacy groups, including the National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board, and National Council of Urban Indian Health support the bipartisan effort.",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-stanton-kelly-gallego-announce-2-million-federal-investment-to-advance-water-reuse-technology-for-semiconductor-manufacturing-at-asu,"Ansari, Stanton Kelly, Gallego Announce $2 Million Federal Investment to Advance Water Reuse Technology for Semiconductor Manufacturing at ASU",2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego today announced $2,062,000 in federal funding for Arizona State University to develop, test, and demonstrate innovative water reuse technologies designed for semiconductor manufacturing. The award, made through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), was secured as congressionally directed spending championed by the Arizona delegation. The project will test emerging water treatment technologies and validate them at ASU's Macro Technology Works (MTW) facility in Tempe, generating the real-world performance data industry needs to adopt water-saving solutions at scale. The work aims to help fabs improve conservation while strengthening the reliability of domestic semiconductor production. “In Arizona, water is our most precious and sacred resource. As our state continues to lead the nation in innovation and build the economy of the future through advanced semiconductor manufacturing, we must ensure that growth is sustainable,” said Rep. Ansari. “The federal dollars my colleagues and I secured will help do exactly that and ASU is a critical partner in driving the research, innovation, and commercialization needed to reduce water use and strengthen our resilience. Our future depends on it."" ""Arizona is proving that you can lead the nation in semiconductor manufacturing and be a responsible steward of every drop of water,"" said Rep. Stanton. ""This investment puts ASU's researchers to work on exactly the right challenge: making sure the industry driving our economic future can grow without straining the water resources our communities depend on. That's how we keep chip production strong and sustainable right here in Arizona."" “Arizona is a national leader in chip manufacturing, and we know how to manage water responsibly,” said Senator Kelly. “This investment builds on that leadership by developing water reuse technology, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening American manufacturing, and protecting our water supply. It’s a win for Arizona.” “Making Arizona’s semiconductor manufacturing industry even more water efficient will allow us to continue to create good-paying jobs and protect our state’s water supply,” said Senator Gallego. “Thanks to this project, Arizona will continue to lead the nation in community-beneficial innovation.” ""ASU looks forward to putting this federal investment to work advancing technologies that can help semiconductor manufacturers use water more efficiently and strengthen the resilience of chip production in Arizona,"" said Arizona State University President Michael Crow. ""Arizona's water security and the nation's focus on semiconductor manufacturing capacity depends on the leadership of policymakers and we appreciate the support from Senators Kelly and Gallego and Representatives Stanton and Ansari in recognizing the importance of this work. By developing and testing promising water reuse technologies in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, ASU can help advance these solutions for commercial use."" The project will advance promising technologies from early-stage research toward commercial readiness through two phases: developing and integrating emerging treatment technologies into a mobile, pilot-scale demonstration testbed, and validating them in manufacturing-representative conditions at the MTW facility. Quarterly stakeholder reviews will guide which technologies advance to pilot-scale demonstration, where researchers will quantify water savings, cost reductions, and operational benefits. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and commercial deployment, the project is expected to benefit semiconductor fabs seeking to reduce water use and improve resilience, while generating new intellectual property that can be licensed to start ups and established water-technology firms. ###",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-epa-decision-to-roll-back-power-plant-emission-rules,Rep. Grijalva Statement on EPA Decision to Roll Back Power Plant Emission Rules,2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"“The Trump administration is once again prioritizing corporate profits over lower utility bills and the health of working families,” said Rep. Grijalva. “Instead of investing in cheaper clean energy solutions, Trump is propping up dirty and expensive fossil fuel plants in order to appease his donors. Arizonans deserve clean air and lower utility bills – not handouts to the coal industry. We should be moving forward on clean energy and stronger protections, not turning back the clock.”",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/9/stanton-ansari-kelly-gallego-announce-2-million-to-advance-water-reuse-technology-for-semiconductor-manufacturing-at-asu,"Stanton, Ansari, Kelly, Gallego Announce $2 Million Federal Investment to Advance Water Reuse Technology for Semiconductor Manufacturing at ASU",2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,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 Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego today announced $2,062,000 in federal funding for Arizona State University to develop, test, and demonstrate innovative water reuse technologies designed for semiconductor manufacturing. The award, made through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), was secured as congressionally directed spending championed by the Arizona delegation. The project will test emerging water treatment technologies and validate them at ASU's Macro Technology Works (MTW) facility in Tempe, generating the real-world performance data industry needs to adopt water-saving solutions at scale. The work aims to help fabs improve conservation while strengthening the reliability of domestic semiconductor production. ""Arizona is proving that you can lead the nation in semiconductor manufacturing and be a responsible steward of every drop of water,"" said Rep. Stanton. ""This investment puts ASU's researchers to work on exactly the right challenge: making sure the industry driving our economic future can grow without straining the water resources our communities depend on. That's how we keep chip production strong and sustainable right here in Arizona."" “In Arizona, water is our most precious and sacred resource. As our state continues to lead the nation in innovation and build the economy of the future through advanced semiconductor manufacturing, we must ensure that growth is sustainable,” said Rep. Ansari. “The federal dollars my colleagues and I secured will help do exactly that and ASU is a critical partner in driving the research, innovation, and commercialization needed to reduce water use and strengthen our resilience. Our future depends on it."" “Arizona is a national leader in chip manufacturing, and we know how to manage water responsibly,” said Senator Kelly. “This investment builds on that leadership by developing water reuse technology, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening American manufacturing, and protecting our water supply. It’s a win for Arizona.” “Making Arizona’s semiconductor manufacturing industry even more water efficient will allow us to continue to create good-paying jobs and protect our state’s water supply,” said Senator Gallego. “Thanks to this project, Arizona will continue to lead the nation in community-beneficial innovation.” ""ASU looks forward to putting this federal investment to work advancing technologies that can help semiconductor manufacturers use water more efficiently and strengthen the resilience of chip production in Arizona,"" said Arizona State University President Michael Crow. ""Arizona's water security and the nation's focus on semiconductor manufacturing capacity depends on the leadership of policymakers and we appreciate the support from Senators Kelly and Gallego and Representatives Stanton and Ansari in recognizing the importance of this work. By developing and testing promising water reuse technologies in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, ASU can help advance these solutions for commercial use."" The project will advance promising technologies from early-stage research toward commercial readiness through two phases: developing and integrating emerging treatment technologies into a mobile, pilot-scale demonstration testbed, and validating them in manufacturing-representative conditions at the MTW facility. Quarterly stakeholder reviews will guide which technologies advance to pilot-scale demonstration, where researchers will quantify water savings, cost reductions, and operational benefits. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and commercial deployment, the project is expected to benefit semiconductor fabs seeking to reduce water use and improve resilience, while generating new intellectual property that can be licensed to start ups and established water-technology firms.",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/arizona-industries-for-the-blind-honors-rep-yassamin-ansari-as-an-abilityone-congressional-champion,ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND HONORS REP. YASSAMIN ANSARI AS AN ABILITYONE CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPION,2026-09-12,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX — Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) presented U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) with the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award on September 10, 2026, The award was presented during a visit to AIB’s Phoenix facility, where Rep. Ansari met with AIB team members and learned how their work supports federal customers and demonstrates the capabilities of people who are blind. “Congressional champions play an important role in protecting employment opportunities and ensuring the AbilityOne Program remains a dependable resource for federal customers,” said David Steinmetz, Community and Public Relations Manager for Arizona Industries for the Blind. “We appreciate Congresswoman Ansari taking the time to meet our team members, learn about their experiences and recognize the value they bring to Arizona and the nation.” “I am honored to receive the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award from Arizona Industries for the Blind,” said Rep. Yassamin Ansari. “AIB team members demonstrate every day that people who are blind bring valuable skills, talent and dedication to our workforce. I remain committed to supporting policies that expand employment opportunities and ensure that every person has the opportunity to achieve greater independence through meaningful work.” The AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate a commitment to the AbilityOne Program and the employment of people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Through the AbilityOne Program, AIB team members provide essential products and services to federal and military customers. AIB’s operations include warehousing and distribution, packaging, kitting, document imaging and Base Supply Center services. Photo description: Arizona Industries for the Blind President and CEO Chris LaFollettte stands besides Representative Yassamin Ansari as she holds the framed AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award, presented on September 10, 2026 at AIB headquarter. The award recognizes Rep. Ansari’s commitment to improving the lives of Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities and her support of the AbilityOne Program. David Steinmetz, AIB Public Policy Manager, stands behind them. About Arizona Industries for the Blind",1,2026-09-22T09:42:49Z,2026-09-22T09:44:35Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-celebrates-new-wildcat-welcome-center-at-the-university-of-arizona,Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Wildcat Welcome Center at The University of Arizona,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Arizona’s new Wildcat Welcome Center, a dedicated space designed to welcome prospective students and their families to campus. The center will provide a central and welcoming space where prospective students and their families can learn more about the University of Arizona and experience its community and culture firsthand as they navigate the college decision-making process. It also features gathering spaces for visiting high school groups and workshops focused on academic programs, financial aid, student life, the application process, and other resources available to prospective students. “Two of my top priorities on the Education and Workforce Committee are investing in higher education and ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed,” said Rep. Grijalva. “This Center will provide students and their families with a place to learn about the application process, financial aid, and academic programs. I congratulate the University of Arizona in opening this new space to help students take the next step in furthering their education.”",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-condemns-proposed-expansion-of-border-patrol-checkpoints-across-southern-arizona,Rep. Grijalva Condemns Proposed Expansion of Border Patrol Checkpoints Across Southern Arizona,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement condemning the proposed expansion of U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints in Southern Arizona, including the expansion of existing sites along Interstate 19 and on West Arivaca Road, and the establishment of a new site near Three Points. According to the Department of Homeland Security’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System, the I-19 project could cost upwards of $50 to $100 million. “CBP is proposing to spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars expanding and establishing new checkpoints while refusing to provide the public with basic answers about why these projects are necessary in the first place. DHS and CBP have more money than they know what to do with thanks to the more than $200 BILLION in new funding that Congressional Republicans have appropriated. At a time when working families are struggling to get by, this is an outrageous waste of taxpayer dollars.” “If the Trump administration was serious about border security, some of these resources would be going towards modernizing our ports of entry by improving staffing and infrastructure, especially considering that the overwhelming majority of illicit fentanyl seized by DHS is intercepted at our ports.” “I stand firmly with the residents, farmers, workers, businesses, and local leaders who are fighting this expansion. I will continue to push back against these projects and against the idea that federal agencies can come into our communities, spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on wasteful projects, and simply ignore the people who will have to live with the consequences.”",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-conducts-surprise-oversight-visit-at-ice-phoenix-field-office,Ansari Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at ICE Phoenix Field Office,2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX – Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted her first oversight visit at the ICE Phoenix Field Office. This was Ansari’s thirteenth overall visit to detention facilities. “With Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's fascist and extremist mass deportation agenda with arbitrary quotas constantly that they are trying to hit, we know that rules have been broken and norms have been broken left and right, and we know that especially inside the detention centers in Arizona,” said Rep. Ansari. “I will continue to conduct this oversight. I do not support the fact that Donald Trump, with the support of every single Republican here in Arizona and Republicans in Congress, have now given 250 billion dollars to ICE and to CBP to terrorize people in communities.” Ansari’s oversight visit followed recent reporting from the Arizona Mirror that, between December 2025 and March 2026, ICE agents called 911 on 11 separate occasions to request medical assistance for detainees. The facility has no beds, no on-site medical services, limited access to food, and no showers accessible to detainees, despite holding times averaging more than 20 hours. WATCH Transcript of Ansari’s press conference remarks following her oversight visit: I conducted an oversight visit today at the Phoenix Field Office here in downtown Phoenix. This was my 13th oversight visit at an ice facility, and the reason I decided to come to this facility today was largely because of the reporting that the Arizona Mirror and other outlets have have done about the alarming conditions inside the facility, specifically the fact that between December of 2025 and March of 2026, we know there were 11 calls made to 911 for people having things like seizures and people having medical issues. The capacity is 155 people. My visit today was unannounced, and so ICE and nobody here knew that I was coming. The holding rooms look very similar to the way AROCC, which is the ICE holding facility in Mesa. There's a variety of rooms. They tell you exactly what the capacity in each room is, and within each holding cell there is a toilet, and there's water for the detainees who are held there. There's also designated rooms for family units, and there are some smaller cells in cases where I did learn that a minor could be held here, they would be put by themselves in one of those smaller cells. Unfortunately, with the Donald Trump Administration, with Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's fascist and extremist mass deportation agenda with arbitrary quotas constantly that they are trying to hit, we know that rules have been broken and norms have been broken left and right, and we know that especially inside the detention centers in Arizona, those include Eloy and the Florence Correctional Center, especially at the facilities that are run by these private prison companies, we know that people are being treated incredibly inhumanely. That there is a severe lack of access to quality medical care. That there is medical neglect. Nationally, there have been over 52 deaths in ICE custody since the Trump Administration began its reign of terror in January of 2025. That is unacceptable. I will continue to conduct this oversight. I do not support the fact that Donald Trump, with the support of every single Republican here in Arizona and Republicans in Congress, have given now 250 billion dollars to ICE and to CBP to terrorize people in communities to lock people up inside these detention centers to kill people with a lack of proper medical care and all of that while ripping away healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans. I want to remind people that here in Arizona, we're seeing some of the worst impacts of these cuts. We have over 400,000 people who've lost access to food assistance here in the state of Arizona. 200,000 of those being children, and we will continue to fight to make sure that there are basic standards of human dignity met anywhere that our taxpayer dollars are funding. IN PRINT AZMirror: Ansari makes surprise visit to Phoenix ICE facility after Mirror report [Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, 9/9/26] When speaking with the Mirror, Ansari said she hopes her Republican colleagues also perform their oversight duties, and she warned about the possible sanitized tours that the agency provides to members of Congress. ICE previously moved detainees prior to visits. “I absolutely urge my Republican colleagues to conduct an oversight visit,” Ansari said. “I think it is really important but what I think is more important than going is getting an authentic sense of what is going on and not accepting a standard tour by the staff members of these facilities but actually talking with detainees.” KTAR News: Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year [David Iversen, 9/9/26] Rep. Yassamin Ansari conducted an unannounced oversight visit Wednesday at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Phoenix Field Office, where said she discovered that the Department of Homeland Security had quietly waived time and capacity limits at detention facilities nationwide for roughly a year. This is her 13th oversight visit at an ICE facility. “Up until a couple of months ago, DHS from the highest levels had sent down a waiver to every single ICE facility across the United States to say that it’s okay if the time limit for someone being held somewhere, the capacity limits are broken, and that waiver no longer exists,” Ansari said. “It was removed.” ABC15: Congresswoman Ansari conducts surprise inspection of Phoenix ICE office [Manuelita Beck, 9/9/26] “There is so little visibility to the average American of what’s going on, and when so much of our taxpayer dollars are funding these facilities, it is incumbent upon members of Congress to keep conducting oversight,” she told reporters after her tour. KJZZ: Rep. Ansari pays surprise visit to Phoenix ICE field office following reports of long detentions [Camryn Sanchez, 9/9/26] “I feel like every time we do an oversight visit, we’re informed of a new rule of what we can or cannot do and talking with people here is one of the things that we’re no longer allowed to do,” Ansari said. Ansari says under the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security has undeniably violated the rules many times over. “We know that especially inside the detention centers — in Arizona those include Eloy and the Florence Correctional Center — especially at the facilities that are being run by these private prison companies, we know that people are being treated incredibly inhumanely,” Ansari said. Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-introduces-the-fairness-for-farm-workers-act,Rep. Grijalva Introduces the Fairness for Farm Workers Act,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced the Fairness for Farm Workers Act, legislation to strengthen federal labor protections for agricultural workers by expanding overtime protections and narrowing exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). When the FLSA established the 40-hour work week and overtime pay in 1938, it left out agricultural workers entirely, a carve-out written to appease Southern segregationists who refused labor protections to the Black workers dominating the industry at the time. While farm workers gained partial minimum wage protections in 1966, the overtime exclusion was never fixed. Today, the average farm worker family earns between $25,000 and $29,999 a year, the cost of a law that still doesn't guarantee them overtime pay. This legislation was first introduced by then-Senator Kamala Harris and Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva in 2018. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) has introduced the companion bill in the U.S. Senate during this 119th Congress. “Farm workers play an essential role in the nation’s food and agricultural economy yet remain one of the only groups of workers still excluded from full overtime protections under federal law,” said Rep. Grijalva. “This bill is fundamentally about fairness – ensuring that the workers who keep America fed receive the same workplace protections and benefits as any other worker.” This legislation comes as the Trump Administration’s attempt to lower wages for farm workers even further was blocked by the courts last week. “It’s shameful for this administration to try to undercut farm worker wages in order to address a labor shortage of its own making through its cruel immigration agenda,” continued Rep. Grijalva. “Since 1938, farm workers have been excluded from basic federal wage laws such as the right to overtime pay,” said UFW President Teresa Romero. “Today, with farm worker wages under attack, it is time to finally end this racist Jim Crow exclusion once and for all.” The Fairness for Farm Workers Act would: Establish overtime protections for agricultural workers, requiring employers to provide overtime compensation at one-and-a-half times an employee’s regular rate for hours worked above the applicable weekly threshold. Phase in a lower overtime threshold for agricultural workers, beginning at 55 hours per week in 2027 and reaching 40 hours per week in 2030. Provide additional time for smaller employers with 25 or fewer employees to comply with the new overtime requirements, with their phase-in beginning in 2030 and reaching a 40-hour threshold in 2033. Repeal several existing exemptions for agricultural work under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including certain exemptions related to agricultural employees and members of an employer’s immediate family. Make conforming changes to federal agricultural labor laws, including the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, to reflect the changes made by the legislation. The Fairness for Farm Workers Act has been endorsed by over 100 organizations including United Farm Workers (UFW), American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), HEAL, Communication Workers of America (CWA), CRLA Foundation, NAACP, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Latino Justice PRLDEF, Farm Labor Organizing Committee, National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Legal Aid Justice Center, Hispanic Federation, Migrant Justice, Farmworker Justice, SEIU, UAW, UnidosUS, National Council of Churches, National Employment Law Project, National Farm Worker Ministry, and Equal Rights Advocates. Read the full text of the bill here. ###",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-forest-service-approval-of-hermosa-mine-project-sounds-alarm-about-fast-41-expansion,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Forest Service Approval of Hermosa Mine Project; Sounds Alarm About FAST-41 Expansion,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after the Coronado National Forest approved South32 Hermosa Inc. Critical Minerals Project Exploration and Mine Plan of Operations, clearing the way for work to begin within the Patagonia Mountains of Southern Arizona, a world-class biodiversity hotspot with an extraordinary range of wildlife and plant species. Rep. Grijalva previously wrote a letter to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz highlighting the concerns voiced by local residents, including risks to groundwater, public health, and the region’s fragile environment, as well as frustration with a process lacking transparency and meaningful opportunity for input. She also penned an op-ed in the Patagonia Regional Times outlining her concerns with the project. Just yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would make all mining and mineral processing projects eligible for coverage under FAST-41, an expedited federal permitting process, not just those involving critical minerals. The Hermosa Mine project is the first mining project in the country approved under the FAST-41 process. “The FAST-41 approval of the Hermosa Mine project sets a dangerous precedent, as exemplified by a rushed review which ignored critical risks to groundwater, public health, and the region’s fragile ecosystem. Once the harm is inflicted, it cannot be undone. Unfortunately, Congress has ignored all the warning signs and chosen to expand this failed program, jeopardizing millions of acres of pristine public lands across the country.” ###",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-slams-bill-to-fast-track-mining-permits,Rep. Grijalva Slams Bill to Fast-Track Mining Permits,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 1501, legislation which passed the House today that would make mining and mineral processing projects eligible for coverage under FAST-41, an expedited federal permitting process. The bill would also block a Biden Administration proposal that would have narrowed FAST-41 eligibility for mining projects to those involving critical minerals and their supply chains. Earlier, Rep. Grijalva introduced an amendment that would have required meaningful, robust, and enforceable consultation with potentially impacted Tribal Nations before a mining project could qualify for expedited permitting under FAST-41. “At a time when we should be strengthening environmental protections, respecting Tribal sovereignty, and ensuring communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their land and water, this bill moves us in the wrong direction,” said Rep. Grijalva. “I offered an amendment that would have required robust, meaningful, and enforceable consultation with potentially impacted Tribal Nations before a mining project could be eligible for expedited permitting under FAST-41. Tribal Nations deserve a meaningful seat at the table when projects could affect their lands, water, cultural resources, and communities.” Rep. Grijalva’s opposition to the legislation comes as she continues to raise concerns about proposed mining activity in Southern Arizona. She recently sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz raising serious concerns about the Hermosa critical minerals project – the first project in the country approved under FAST-41 – and calling for greater consideration of potential impacts on Tribal Nations, local communities, and the region’s natural resources. She also wrote an op-ed in the Patagonia Regional Times following the project’s approval. You can view her Floor remarks here. The full copy of her remarks is below: I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act. At a time when we should be strengthening environmental protections, respecting Tribal sovereignty, and ensuring communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their land and water, this bill moves us in the wrong direction. I offered an amendment that would have required robust, meaningful, and enforceable consultation with potentially impacted Tribal Nations before a mining project may be eligible for expedited permitting under FAST-41. Unfortunately, the Rules Committee refused to make my amendment in order, denying this body the opportunity to even debate and vote on a basic principle: that Tribal Nations deserve a meaningful seat at the table when mining projects threaten their lands, resources, and communities. My amendment would have ensured that federal agencies uphold the United States’ trust and treaty obligations by engaging in intentional and substantive consultation with Tribal governments. It would have made clear that consultation is not a procedural checkbox, but a meaningful government-to-government dialogue. It would also have ensured that no mining project could receive expedited permitting treatment unless affected Tribal Nations had been engaged from the earliest possible stages of the project’s development. This issue has become increasingly relevant in my district with the Hermosa Project in the Patagonia Mountains, southeast of Tucson, Arizona. Its designation as the first critical minerals project under FAST-41 highlights the growing use of expedited permitting frameworks. While FAST-41 is intended to improve efficiency, mining is among the most environmentally consequential sectors it covers. Expedited timelines must not come at the expense of meaningful public participation or environmental assessment. We have already seen the consequences of insufficient engagement and analysis. The Town of Patagonia formally requested a comprehensive groundwater study of the Patagonia Mountains from the Coronado National Forest in both 2020 and 2021, specifically citing concerns related to the proposed Hermosa Project. Despite these repeated requests — and the support of then-Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva — the study was never completed. For that exact reason, I sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service in April to follow up on that same request. This gap leaves significant uncertainty about potential impacts to groundwater and undermines public confidence in the adequacy of the review process. When I met with local leaders and community members in Patagonia, they raised serious concerns about their drinking water, their health, and the long-term sustainability of their aquifers. Those concerns are not abstract; they reflect lived experience and legitimate questions that deserve answers before — not after — decisions are made. What these experiences make clear is that communities closest to these projects cannot be left to react once decisions are already in motion. They must be engaged from the beginning, with their voices meaningfully incorporated into decision-making. My amendment does not slow progress — it strengthens it. By ensuring Tribal Nations and impacted communities have a real seat at the table, we produce more informed and more mindful policy outcomes. Respecting Tribal sovereignty and listening to affected communities is not optional; it is a fundamental obligation. For those reasons, I oppose H.R. 1501, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-holds-moment-of-silence-on-house-floor-for-tucson-hate-crime-victims-calls-on-congress-to-act,"Rep. Grijalva Holds Moment of Silence on House Floor for Tucson Hate Crime Victims, Calls on Congress to Act",2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva took to the House floor to honor the lives of Cameron Davis Capara and Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, two victims of gun violence and hate at Venture-N in Tucson early Monday morning. During her remarks, Rep. Grijalva called on Congress to confront the nation’s epidemic of gun violence and take action to combat anti-LGBTQ+ hate and violence. You can view her remarks here, which are copied below: Today, we honor the lives of Cameron Davis Capara and Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, who were taken from us far too soon in an act of gun violence and hate at Venture-N in Tucson — a cherished place for queer people across the city. This type of targeted violence does not happen in a vacuum. It is cultivated by anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, laws, policies, and executive orders. And it is the direct consequence of this body’s failure to act on gun violence. Cameron and Vincent should still be alive today. Mr. Speaker, how many more parents need to bury their children before Congress takes action to address the gun violence epidemic? How many more people need to die before this chamber stands up to the gun lobby? Our communities are sick and tired of hearing our “thoughts and prayers.” We should be acting today to pass commonsense gun safety laws and to combat hate and violence targeting LGBTQ+ folks. Now, I ask all of my colleagues to join members of the Arizona delegation and the Congressional Equality Caucus in a moment of silence to honor their lives and commit this chamber to action.",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-border-wall-construction-near-quitobaquito-springs,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Border Wall Construction Near Quitobaquito Springs,2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released a video statement reacting to new footage showing border wall construction taking place near Quitobaquito Springs in the ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation. This follows her trip to Quitobaquito Springs last week, as well as a letter she sent to the Departments of Homeland Security and Interior alongside other House Members who represent border districts. You can view the video here, and her remarks are copied below: This morning, bulldozers are tearing through protected lands to make way for Trump’s second border wall — just 0.7 miles east of Quitobaquito Springs and getting closer.",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-reported-hate-crime-and-shooting-at-lgbtqia-bar-in-tucson-killing-two,Rep. Grijalva Statement on Reported Hate Crime and Shooting at LGBTQIA+ Bar in Tucson Killing Two,2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement and spoke on the House Floor (video here) reacting to reports of a hate crime and shooting that targeted an LGBTQIA+ bar in Tucson, Arizona. “I am disgusted and deeply saddened to learn of a targeted act of hate and the cold-blooded murder of two members of our LGBTQIA+ community, Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, at the Venture-N bar in Tucson last night. This horrific attack is a painful reminder that even in welcoming communities like Tucson, hate and violence against the LGBTQIA+ community still exist.” “When that hate is combined with easy access to firearms, the consequences can be deadly. I am sick and tired of Congress refusing to lift a finger to protect our communities while, every day, dozens of people are shot and killed across the country. It does not have to be this way. The House of Representatives is returning to session this week, and our first action should be passing common-sense gun safety reforms that we know can save lives.” “In Tucson, we must come together as one city, mourn alongside the victims’ families and friends, and stand with our LGBTQIA+ community in saying in the most unconditional terms: everyone is welcome in Tucson, and hate has no place here.”",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-and-tohono-o-odham-nation-chairman-jose-condemn-federal-agents-entry-onto-sovereign-tribal-lands,Rep. Grijalva and Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Jose Condemn Federal Agents’ Entry Onto Sovereign Tribal Lands,2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"TUCSON, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose today condemned the entry of armed federal agents and federal contractors onto sovereign Tohono O’odham Nation lands without authorization and in violation of the Nation’s laws governing entry onto Tribal lands. According to the Tohono O’odham Nation, approximately 20 masked and armed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, alongside contractors and drilling trucks entered the Nation at approximately 4:00 a.m. Tuesday and began engaging in border wall pre-construction activities at three separate locations near the international border. Earlier this year, the border wall construction damaged the 1,000-year-old Las Playas Intaglio, underscoring the consequences of proceeding without meaningful Tribal consultation. Congresswoman Grijalva and Chairman Jose are calling for an immediate halt to unauthorized construction and pre-construction activity on Tribal lands and for the federal government to respect the Nation’s sovereignty and legal authority over its lands. “There is no justification for armed federal agents and contractors entering Tribal lands in the early hours of the morning and proceeding with construction activity without the consent of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The federal government cannot claim to respect Tribal sovereignty while simultaneously sending armed personnel onto a sovereign Tribal Nation’s lands and blocking Tribal police from enforcing Tribal law,” said Rep. Grijalva. “The United States must honor its obligations to Tribal Nations and respect the sovereignty, laws, sacred places, and ancestral lands of the O’odham people. We have already seen the irreversible damage caused when this Administration rushes forward with border construction.These actions come less than 24 hours after the Chairman and I visited this sacred site. I stand with Chairman Jose and the Tohono O’odham Nation in demanding that this activity stop immediately.” she added “The Tohono O’odham Nation has been clear: we will not stand by while the federal government enters our lands, disregards our laws, and threatens places that have been sacred to our people since time immemorial,” said Chairman Jose que “Our sovereignty is not optional. Our laws are not optional. And our sacred lands are not expendable for the construction of a border wall. We expect the federal government to respect the Nation’s authority and to engage with us as a sovereign Tribal government, not treat our people and our lands as obstacles to be pushed aside. What happened today is unacceptable, and we will continue to defend our Nation, our people, and our lands.” Congresswoman Grijalva and Chairman Jose reiterated their commitment to working together to protect the Tohono O’odham Nation’s sovereignty, cultural resources, sacred sites, and ancestral homelands and to pursuing every appropriate legal and legislative avenue to prevent further unauthorized activity on Tribal lands.",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-grijalva-hosts-town-hall-on-border-wall-construction-in-ajo,ICYMI: Rep. Grijalva Hosts Town Hall on Border Wall Construction in Ajo,2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Ajo, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva participated in a town hall and listening session hosted by the International Sonoran Desert Alliance to discuss ongoing and planned construction along the U.S.-Mexico border. The town hall followed Rep. Grijalva’s site visit to Quitobaquito Springs, a cultural and sacred site in the ancestral homeland of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The area is also home to three endangered species and is at risk of being damaged as the Trump administration prepares for construction of a second meaningless border wall. “For the Tohono O'odham Nation, this is not just a border. The border cuts through an ancestral homeland that existed long before the United States or Mexico, long before the international boundary was drawn where it is today. It separates communities and families. It makes traditional practices more difficult. It places enormous pressure on lands and places that hold cultural and spiritual significance.” said Rep. Grijalva During the town hall, Rep. Grijalva announced that she had led a letter with Congressman Raul Ruiz and other border-region Members of Congress to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Interior urging the agencies to suspend construction until meaningful Tribal consultation has taken place. She also announced plans to introduce legislation that would end DHS’s sweeping authority to waive federal laws to expedite border-wall construction. ###",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-ruiz-call-for-immediate-halt-to-border-wall-construction-on-tribal-lands,"Rep. Grijalva, Ruiz Call for Immediate Halt to Border Wall Construction on Tribal Lands",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"TUCSON, AZ — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) alongside Representatives Vernonica Escobar (TX-16) and Juan Vargas (CA-52) called on the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Interior (DOI) to immediately suspend construction of secondary border walls until the federal government has meaningfully consulted with the Tohono O’odham Nation. “As Members of Congress representing communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, including districts directly impacted by border enforcement operations and infrastructure construction, we write to express our serious concerns regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing construction of secondary border walls. We are deeply concerned by federal government’s failure to meaningfully consult with Tribal Nations regarding projects that may impact sacred sites, cultural resources, and ancestral homelands,” the Members wrote. The letter also raises concerns about the use of taxpayer dollars on secondary border barriers and urges DHS to pursue more effective, cost-conscious approaches to border security, including modernizing and strengthening ports of entry. “We are also concerned these projects are wasting an extraordinary amount of taxpayer resources. The overwhelming majority of narcotics interdictions occur at ports of entry, where illicit drugs are typically smuggled through vehicles and commercial cargo rather than between ports of entry. At a time when Congress faces difficult funding decisions, DHS should be able to demonstrate that costly border wall construction is both operationally necessary and a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.” We urge DHS and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to immediately suspend further construction activities until meaningful government-to-government consultation has occurred with the Tohono O’odham Nation and Congress has received a full accounting of the project’s impacts on Tribal lands, cultural resources, and surrounding communities,” the Members wrote. The Members’ letter comes in the wake of the destruction of the Las Playas Intaglio, a sacred cultural resource and significant Indigenous site. The incident underscores the urgent need for the federal government to respect Tribal sovereignty and ensure that future border infrastructure projects do not irreparably damage Tribal lands, cultural resources, and sacred sites. Sites like Quitobaquito Springs are already at risk of destruction, making it critical that the federal government take immediate action to protect these irreplaceable places and the Tribal communities to whom they hold deep cultural and spiritual significance.",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-celebrates-asylum-of-artemis-ghasemzadeh-iranian-christian-convert-deported-to-panama-by-trump-admin,"Ansari Celebrates Asylum of Artemis Ghasemzadeh, Iranian Christian convert deported to Panama by Trump Admin",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Artemis Ghasemzadeh fled the Islamic Republic of Iran due to religious persecution; was denied asylum in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, the New York Times reported that Artemis Ghasemzadeh, an Iranian Christian convert who was deported to Panama by the Trump Administration after seeking asylum in the United States, had been granted asylum in Canada. Last May, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced the Artemis Act, legislation to protect due process by preventing individuals from facing expedited removal from the U.S. if they are nationals of or would be deported to countries designated by the State Department as engaging in severe violations of religious freedom. The bill was named for Ghasemzadeh. “The very small part my team and I played in today’s news is one of the most moving changes I’ve been humbled to be a part of in my entire career in public service; I am relieved, elated, hopeful, and moved by the kindness of the human spirit and the courage of Artemis,” said Rep. Ansari. “But none of this should have happened in the first place. Artemis was denied the due process afforded to asylum seekers by law, and returning to the Islamic Republic of Iran would have meant immediate, and likely deadly, danger for her, both as a woman and a Christian convert. My hope is that Artemis’ story, and our legislation, helps ensures that the nightmare she endured never happens to anyone else.” Today’s Times’ reporting reads, in part, “In May 2025, Representative Yassamin Ansari, a Democrat from Arizona who is Iranian American, introduced legislation in Congress called the Artemis Act. The bill sought to prohibit the expedited removal of individuals fleeing countries that the State Department says persecute religious minorities and to ensure they have the chance to claim asylum in a U.S. immigration court. The legislation had widespread support from Democrats but faced opposition from Republicans, who hold the majority in the House.” Last year, Ms. Ghasemzadeh, who speaks fluent English, was not given the required “credible fear” interview offered to those seeking asylum. She was denied access to counsel, separated from her brother with whom she immigrated, told she was being moved to Texas from California, and instead put on a military aircraft to Panama. “As a Christian convert fleeing danger, I trusted the United States would embrace me, offering safety to practice my faith freely,” said Ms. Ghasemzadeh last year. “Despite warnings, I arrived, confident in America’s welcome. But being sent to Panama without a chance to plead my case shattered my dream of America. I hope one day it will again be a sanctuary for those seeking religious freedom.” WATCH Ansari and Ms. Ghasemzadeh on a video call HERE. View text of the legislation HERE. Additionally, Ansari led a number of her colleagues in sending a letter to then-Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requiring clarifications on DHS policies on due process, protection for vulnerable groups, agreements with third-party countries taking U.S. deportees, and human rights considerations. This followed her April 2025 trip to El Salvador, in which she attempted to check on the welfare and status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland resident who was deported by the Trump Administration without due process. The letter was signed by Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), Henry C. ""Hank"" Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20). Support for the letter: “Deporting immigrants, including Asian immigrants, to countries other than their own without due process is outrageous and unlawful,” said Martin Kim, Director of Immigration Advocacy at Asian Americans Advancing Justice. “These deportations to countries like Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Libya, which in some cases occurred despite court orders explicitly forbidding them, should be concerning to everyone, not just the immigrant community. We thank Rep. Ansari and her colleagues for demanding answers about this practice from the Department of Homeland Security and the Trump Administration.” “The most fundamental principle of international refugee law, established in the aftermath of the world’s failures during the Holocaust, is that countries must not send people to countries where they risk persecution,” said Noah Gottschalk, VP of International Policy & Advocacy at Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. “We must ensure that this principle is not violated today.” “Stop AAPI Hate condemns the Trump administration's reckless deportations of vulnerable migrants - including children, pregnant women, and religious minorities - to third countries where they face serious threats to their safety, dignity, and human rights,” said Stop AAPI Hate. “As members of communities that have experienced displacement and persecution, we know the devastating cost of being abandoned. The U.S. must not repeat those mistakes. We thank Congresswoman Ansari and her colleagues for leading this important oversight effort to seek transparency on these harmful, dehumanizing policies.” View the full letter HERE and below: Dear Secretary Noem, We write to express our deep concern regarding recent reports of U.S. deportations involving immigrants being sent to third countries, such as El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama, especially those from countries where they face significant risks of persecution, exploitation, or other harm. Given the gravity of these reports, we respectfully request clarification on the policies and practices of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that U.S. actions align our obligations under U.S. and international law. Legal and Human Rights Considerations 1. How many individuals have been deported by the U.S. government to third countries since January 20, 2025? To what third countries have they been deported? What are the deported individuals’ countries of origin? 2. What criteria was used to identify individuals for deportation to third countries such as El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama? 3. Did Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provide the deported individuals with meaningful opportunities to claim asylum or other forms of humanitarian relief before deportation? What protocols were followed to ensure compliance with US and international law? 4. Given recent reports that Panama has released some of the detained migrants with temporary humanitarian permits, what steps is DHS taking to ensure that these individuals are not placed in further danger? [1] Has DHS engaged in any discussions with Panamanian officials regarding their legal status and protection moving forward? 5. How does this practice of deporting immigrants on flights to third countries in Central America align with the United States’ obligations under domestic and international human rights law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the U.S. from returning individuals to places where they may face harm, and indirect non- refoulement, which prohibits the U.S. from putting individuals at risk through removal to a third country? 6. What assurances does DHS have that Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, or any other third country with which deportation agreements exist, meet the standard in U.S. law for a “safe third country” and are able to provide access to a full and fair procedure for adjudicating an asylum claim or other humanitarian protection? 7. The New York Times reports that individuals deported to Panama include children and women fleeing the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, and Christian converts fleeing the Islamic Republic of Iran. [2] Given that deportees face risks such as arbitrary detention, persecution, or even death in their home countries, what assurances can DHS provide that they will not be sent back to face certain danger? Due Process and Protection for Vulnerable Groups 1. How many of the individuals deported on the flights since January 20, 2025, were children? Were any of the children unaccompanied minors? Were any of the children separated from their family members before, during, or after their deportation to a third country? Were any of these children undergoing medical treatments in the United States, such as for cancer? 2. How many of the individuals were pregnant women or individuals suffering from serious health issues? What is being done to ensure that these individuals receive adequate care after being deported? 3. What safeguards are in place to prevent deportations that may expose children and other vulnerable individuals to physical danger, trafficking, or exploitation? International Cooperation and Agreements 1. What agreements, if any, exist between DHS and the governments of El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama or any other third countries regarding the deportation or reception of Immigrants? 2. Does DHS intend to continue this deportation practice to third countries? If so, what measures will be implemented to ensure transparency, accountability, and the protection of affected individuals? Thank you for your attention to this important issue. We look forward to your prompt and thorough response to these critical questions. Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-bureau-of-reclamation-s-colorado-river-operations-decision,Rep. Grijalva Statement on Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River Operations Decision,2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement today following the Bureau of Reclamation’s record of decision on guidelines for 2027–2028 Colorado River operations: “While I am glad that the Department of the Interior took into account the Lower Basin states’ proposal for voluntary reductions in the short term, we still need a permanent solution that ensures Arizonans do not bear a disproportionate burden of water cuts. For that to happen, we need all seven Colorado River Basin states to cooperate—plain and simple. said Rep. Grijalva “Only an equitable, seven-state approach will put the Colorado River on a sustainable path, prevent dangerously low reservoir levels, and protect this critical resource for generations to come. As policymakers, we must also address the root causes of declining river flows and reservoir levels by confronting climate change and investing in a more drought-resilient Colorado River Basin.” ###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-statement-on-bureau-of-reclamation-s-record-of-decision-and-operating-guidelines-for-2027-2028-colorado-river-operations,Stanton Statement on Bureau of Reclamation's Record of Decision and Operating Guidelines for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations,2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX — Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “Interior dragged this process out for years and blew through deadline after deadline, only to land on essentially the same commonsense proposal the Lower Basin States put forward back in May. Arizona and our partners did the hard work here. The White House just took its time catching up. I’m carefully reviewing the details of the Record of Decision and the Operating Guidelines. What we do know is that these two years of stability are welcome, and Arizona's families and businesses need the certainty this brings. Arizona will take a sizable reduction to our water, but we can expect to be spared the brunt of cuts the Final Environmental Impact Statement left on the table through 2028. We held firm on our legal rights. That is a credit to Governor Hobbs and leaders across the Lower Basin coming together to protect our economy and the future of the Colorado River. But a two-year reprieve is not a solution. The agreements holding this decision together must be durable, and a record-breaking drought won’t suddenly resolve itself. Every two years, this same threat of ""CAP to zero"" will hang over Arizona's head. That’s no way to run a system millions of people depend on for water, power, and food. Arizona has led on conservation for decades. We have earned a fair, long-term deal that respects our economic and national security importance as America's semiconductor capital — not another short-term fix that leaves us exposed. I’m going to fight for continued investments and forceful actions that will fuel further conservation and get us closer to a durable seven-state solution.”",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-demands-answers-after-trumps-plane-switch-put-personnel-and-journalists-at-risk,Ansari Demands Answers After Trump’s Plane Switch Put Personnel and Journalists at Risk,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Danny Davis (IL-07), and Emily Randall (WA-06) in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the operational ruse executed during President Trump’s departure from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026. In their letter, the lawmakers write, “This operation represents an unprecedented and unacceptable breach of ethical military conduct and a stunning lack of care for the lives of everyday government employees and unwitting American journalists aboard that plane. To intentionally place civilians in harm’s way as human decoys to draw potential enemy fire appears to be a grave ethical violation and undermines foundational principles of U.S. military law.” They further state, “Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and the U.S. Department of Defense Law of War Manual, military commanders and civilian leadership are strictly prohibited from using civilians or non-combatants to shield military objectives or facilitating tactical deceptions that endanger non-combatant lives — even if it is to protect the president.” The letter is endorsed by the Committee to Protect Journalists, Win Without War, Common Defense, MoveOn, and the Center for International Policy Advocacy. “The Trump administration has a responsibility to ensure that journalists covering the president are not needlessly exposed to danger. Transparency should be the norm for any administration, especially when safety is at stake,” said José Zamora, CPJ’s Regional Director for the Americas. “Sacrificing people as decoys without their knowledge or consent raises troubling questions about the ways the Trump administration is willing to gamble with our safety and security,” said Shayna Lewis, Deputy Director at Win Without War. “July’s operational ruse is merely the latest scandal that requires accountability, and Congress must demand answers.” “Trump’s total disregard for the life and well-being of anyone but himself isn’t just a stunning character flaw, it’s a critical security risk. U.S. servicemembers, reporters and all Americans have a right to know who helped him devise and execute this cowardly plan,” said Dylan Williams, Vice President for Government Affairs at Center for International Policy Advocacy. ""Much like the vast majority of Americans who never asked for President Trump’s war, the civilians and journalists on board Air Force One did not agree to be used as pawns or human shields. The Department of War’s reliance on increasingly unauthorized military operations appears to have become its standard operating procedure. With 18 service members and thousands of civilian casualties already, the administration has an obligation to provide answers and to follow strict protocols to prevent additional lives from being endangered,” said MoveOn Civic Action Chief of Program Sara Haghdoosti. “I spent twelve months in Iraq. I know what it means to accept risk in uniform because that's the job. What I don't accept is civilians, journalists, and government staff being used as an unwitting decoy so nobody has to say out loud that the threat was real. Congress and the American people deserve a straight answer on who made that call, whether anyone in that chain even asked if it was legal, and why the people on that plane were the last to know their own lives were on the line. Secretary Hegseth owes them that answer,” said Naveed A. Shah, Political Director at Common Defense. Read the letter HERE and below. Dear Secretary Hegseth, We are writing with extreme concern regarding recent reports about the operational ruse executed during President Trump’s departure from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026. According to published reports and statements from administration officials, a possible threat of an Iranian missile attack prompted a deception operation in which President Trump was secretly evacuated from the primary presidential aircraft via a catering truck and instead flown out of the country on an Air Force C-32A. Meanwhile, the legacy Air Force One aircraft — carrying White House civilian personnel, military support staff, members of the press — was ordered to depart with window shades drawn, effectively using innocent civilians as an unannounced target decoy without their knowledge or consent. This operation represents an unprecedented and unacceptable breach of ethical military conduct and a stunning lack of care for the lives of everyday government employees and unwitting American journalists aboard that plane. To intentionally place civilians in harm’s way as human decoys to draw potential enemy fire appears to be a grave ethical violation and undermines foundational principles of U.S. military law. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and the U.S. Department of Defense Law of War Manual, military commanders and civilian leadership are strictly prohibited from using civilians or non-combatants to shield military objectives or facilitating tactical deceptions that endanger non-combatant lives — even if it is to protect the president. The American public and Congress deserve immediate answers about this mission, including who authorized it and why civilian lives were intentionally or inadvertently placed at risk. Therefore, we demand that the Department of War provide written responses to the following questions: Who specifically authorized the decision to allow the legacy Air Force One aircraft to take off with civilian staff and press pool members onboard while knowing the aircraft was a potential target for an enemy missile attack and without alerting them to this fact? What was your specific operational role as Secretary of War in planning, approving, or executing this deception operation? Was a formal risk assessment or Department of War legal review conducted prior to execution regarding the legality and ethical standard of using unwitting civilian non-combatants as a decoy? If so, who authored the legal justification? What protocols exist within the Department of Defense to protect non-combatant passengers during high-threat presidential transport operations, and why were those protocols disregarded or overridden in this instance? What corrective directives have you subsequently issued to ensure that civilian non-combatants will not again be deployed as unwitting decoys in tactical deception maneuvers? Members of the press and civil servants serve our nation in crucial and often thankless positions; they do not sign up to be human shields for any president and to have your department treat their lives as expendable. We expect a prompt, comprehensive response and full transparency on this critical matter by September 2, 2026. Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress ###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-celebrates-new-federal-grants-and-programming-awarded-to-southern-arizona-libraries,Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Federal Grants and Programming Awarded to Southern Arizona Libraries,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva celebrated new grant funding and programming for Arizona libraries that will strengthen digital preservation, support scientific research, expand educational programming, and connect rural communities with new cultural and learning opportunities. Together, these investments highlight the vital role libraries play in preserving knowledge and serving as community hubs for people across Southern Arizona. The three projects include: The Copper Queen Library in Bisbee was selected to join the first Smithsonian Rural Library Cohort, beginning in September. The 12-month program will provide virtual Smithsonian Associates content at no charge, support community programming, and give participating libraries access to a professional learning community, resources, and ongoing support from Smithsonian experts. The University of Arizona Libraries received $299,454 through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to expand its Digital POWRR training program. The project will provide new training opportunities for library, archive, and cultural heritage professionals in digital preservation. The University of Arizona also received $199,450 through the National Leadership Grants program for a project focused on preserving data connected to scientific collections, including rocks, fossils, biological specimens, and water samples. “Libraries are at the heart of strong communities, and these investments demonstrate the many ways they help Arizonans learn, preserve our history, support research, and connect with the wider world,” said Rep. Grijalva. “From expanding digital preservation at the University of Arizona to bringing brand new Smithsonian programming to rural communities like Bisbee, these programs will give libraries the resources they need to continue serving Southern Arizona for years to come.” “We are honored to be selected for the inaugural Smithsonian Rural Library Cohort,” said Jason Macoviak, Copper Queen Library Manager. “This opportunity recognizes the important role rural libraries play in strengthening their communities and will help the Copper Queen Library build new connections, share ideas, and expand opportunities for the residents of Bisbee and the surrounding area. We look forward to learning from and collaborating with fellow rural libraries across the country as we continue to serve our community in innovative and meaningful ways.” Additional information on the University of Arizona grants is below: Program: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award Amount: $299,454 Description: Building on the success of the Digital POWRR (Preserving Digital Objects With Restricted Resources) cohort-based training model, the University of Arizona Libraries will expand digital preservation training in collaboration with an experienced network of educators, practitioners, and advisors, many of whom have previously contributed to Digital POWRR training initiatives. While awareness of digital preservation risks has grown, accessible pathways for moving from assessment to action remain limited. This project addresses that gap by expanding a proven face-to-face program into two complementary formats: an immersive five-day Digital POWRR Academy and a pilot Digital Preservation Summer Institute. The project will reach current and emerging digital preservation practitioners working in libraries, archives, and other cultural heritage organizations, particularly those serving in hybrid or non-traditional roles. Program: National Leadership Grants - Libraries Award Amount: $199,450 Description: The College of Information Science of the University of Arizona will develop a plan to support the curation of data and metadata related to physical samples such as rocks, fossils, biological specimens, and water samples, etc. The project will develop guidelines, training modules, and data management software to enable this work. It will conduct multiple needs analysis activities, including surveys of research data services librarians and sample user/curators, follow-up focus groups, and hands-on curation case studies with project partners. The project seeks to build community through multiple workshops with data curation librarians, sample users, and infrastructure developers. The effort will assess how data curation librarians can advance open science and data reuse for in natural science fields that rely on physical samples.",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-celebrates-four-years-of-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-alongside-arizona-retirees,Stanton Celebrates Four Years of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Alongside Arizona Retirees,2026-08-18,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"TEMPE – U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) joined retirees and community advocates from the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans (AARA) for a roundtable marking four years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The discussion focused on how the landmark law has lowered prescription drug costs and solutions to healthcare expenses that continue to strain seniors’ budgets. “Four years ago, I took on Big Pharma and fought to get legislation signed into law that would finally empower Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for seniors. Today I proudly celebrate the progress we’ve made, alongside advocates like the AARA,” said Rep. Stanton. “I’ll keep fighting in Congress to expand these savings, strengthen Medicare, and make sure Arizonans can retire with dignity.” Stanton strongly supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which made major changes to Medicare Part D and Part B to lower drug costs. The law established a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, capped insulin costs at $35 per month, made recommended vaccines available at no cost for people with Medicare Part D, expanded low-income subsidies, and empowered Medicare to negotiate drug prices. In Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District alone, approximately 26,000 Medicare beneficiaries saved a combined $6 million on their prescriptions in 2024 because of the law’s drug pricing provisions. AZ-04 Constituent Doug Hart, who has been on Medicare for 15 years, shared during the roundtable how the IRA has helped him save up to $5,000 a year in out-of-pocket drug costs. “Prescription drug costs are one of the biggest financial pressures facing older Arizonans, and no senior should have to choose between filling a prescription and paying for groceries, housing, or utilities,"" said Linda Somo, President of the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans. ""The Inflation Reduction Act took historic steps to lower those costs by finally giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower prices with drug companies and by capping what people with Medicare have to pay out of pocket for their prescriptions. These protections are already making a real difference for retirees living on fixed incomes. We need to build on this progress and make prescription drugs more affordable for all of us.""",1,2026-08-19T05:29:02Z,2026-08-19T05:30:24Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-court-ruling-denying-tohono-o-odham-nation-s-border-wall-injunction-pause-in-construction-at-big-bend,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Court Ruling Denying Tohono O’odham Nation’s Border Wall Injunction; Pause in Construction at Big Bend,2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after a U.S. District Court judge denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s petition for a preliminary injunction to halt construction of a border wall through the Nation’s reservation. The ruling comes as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it would halt construction at Big Bend National Park after opposition from local stakeholders. “While I am disappointed by this preliminary ruling, CBP has just shown at Big Bend that it is willing and able to voluntarily pause border wall construction. Like Big Bend, the 62-mile segment in Arizona that would cross the Tohono O’odham Nation runs through environmentally sensitive lands, provides habitat for endangered species, and is located in a remote area with few border crossings. Unlike Big Bend, however, this stretch would be built on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation, impacting multiple sacred sites of historic, cultural and spiritual significance.” “Rather than proceeding down a path of costly litigation, CBP should pause construction on the Nation’s lands and engage meaningfully with tribal leaders and other stakeholders, just as it has begun to do at Big Bend. The Tohono O’odham Nation deserves to have its sovereignty, culture, and sacred sites respected. I will continue standing with the Nation and fighting to ensure that tribal voices are heard when decisions are being made about their own lands.”",1,2026-08-18T05:27:41Z,2026-08-18T05:29:06Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/report-stanton-earns-a-for-bipartisanship-in-congress-highest-ranked-arizona-house-democrat,"Report: Stanton Earns “A” for Bipartisanship in Congress, Highest-Ranked Arizona House Democrat",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was ranked the most bipartisan Democrat in Arizona’s U.S. House delegation, earning an “A” grade and a 95 out of 100 Bridge Score in the latest Bridge Grades report. The nonpartisan organization evaluates how collaboratively or divisively members of Congress govern compared with their peers. “Proud to earn an A from Bridge Grades for being one of the most effective, bipartisan legislators in Congress. When it comes to lowering costs and supporting working families, I'll work with anyone — Democrat or Republican. That's the job, and Arizonans expect nothing less,” said Rep. Stanton on X. Stanton’s 95.0 Bridge Score is one of the highest among House Democrats in the 119th Congress, earning him an “A” for bipartisanship. The House average is 44.9, and of the 435 members evaluated by Bridge Grades, just 76 received an A—36 Democrats and 40 Republicans. Bridge Grades describes itself as a nonpartisan “polarization report card” and compiles third-party public data on lawmakers’ legislative records and public rhetoric, including whether members introduce and co-sponsor bipartisan legislation, discuss bipartisanship and avoid personal attacks. Scores are measured relative to other members of the same chamber.",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-announces-applications-open-for-military-academy-nominations,Rep. Grijalva Announces Applications Open for Military Academy Nominations,2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva announced that applications are open for military academy nominations for students in Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District. Rep. Grijalva is proud to have the opportunity to nominate outstanding students from AZ-07 to attend the nation’s service academies. These nominations provide students with an opportunity to pursue a rigorous education while preparing for a career of leadership, service, and commitment to our country. Eligible applicants must generally be U.S. citizens, Arizona residents, unmarried, and between the ages of 17 and 23, with some age requirements varying by academy. Applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements established by the respective service academies and be prepared to fulfill the service commitment associated with attending an academy. Applications are due Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Students interested in applying should review the full eligibility requirements, application materials, and instructions on Rep. Grijalva’s official website before submitting their application. For questions about the nomination process, applicants may contact Grijalvanominations@mail.house.gov or call (520) 416-7680.",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-colleagues-to-fta-and-omb-stop-holding-infrastructure-dollars-hostage,"Stanton, Colleagues to FTA and OMB: Stop Holding Infrastructure Dollars Hostage",2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) joined Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. Currently, FTA has access to more than $1.9 billion in unobligated and unallocated funds ready to be spent; however, the Trump administration continues to hold up significant projects instead of spending its infrastructure dollars. We have watched for months as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have stonewalled the progress of worthy transit projects while President Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy are proclaiming a commitment to a 'golden age of transportation,'” the members wrote. “The growing backlog of projects in limbo due to FTA and OMB inaction is unacceptable,” the members continued. “We are very concerned that delaying the CIG project pipeline, while advancing only the Utah project, is potentially rooted in partisan political considerations, which could further violate statutory requirements.” “Every $1 invested in transit generates $5 in long-term economic value. Conversely, failing to deliver on long-promised transit investment carries serious economic consequences,” the members continued. “Should this egregious trend continue,” the members noted, “11 projects in 10 states…that anticipate signing a CIG grant agreement this year could be subjected to senseless delay.” The members concluded by reminding the administrators of the historically bipartisan nature of CIG-funded projects and demanded that their agencies immediately advance the stalled projects—regardless of a state’s 2024 election results. You can read the full letter HERE",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-marks-four-years-of-chips-act-with-facility-visits-highlights-impact-across-arizona,"Stanton Marks Four Years of CHIPS Act with Facility Visits, Highlights Impact Across Arizona",2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX — Four years after the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) highlighted the law’s significant impact on Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry by visiting manufacturers across the Valley that are helping bolster economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen U.S. national security. “The CHIPS and Science Act cemented Arizona’s place as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. These smart, targeted investments created good-paying jobs and ensured that the technologies that power America, like our smartphones and defense equipment, are made right here at home,” said Rep. Stanton. The CHIPS and Science Act made a historic federal investment of $52.7 billion to bring semiconductor manufacturing and its supply chain back to the United States, and it included a 25% investment tax credit for companies' manufacturing equipment costs. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the legislation has funded 49 projects throughout the country and catalyzed over $30 billion in direct federal allocations to revitalize domestic manufacturing. Of that total, more than $15 billion in direct funding was awarded to companies in Arizona—the most of any state in the country. The CHIPS and Science Act is also helping build Arizona’s semiconductor workforce by supporting apprenticeship and workforce development programs through employers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). These investments have helped create thousands of new manufacturing jobs and support thousands more construction jobs across Arizona. U.S. Representative Greg Stanton visits Amkor Technology in Peoria, Arizona on Aug. 10, 2026. Stanton’s visit included stops at ASML and Amkor Technology, where a new facility is currently under construction. Amkor received $407 million in CHIPS funding for the facility, which is expected to create 3,000 high-quality jobs. The visits follow Stanton’s recent visit to TSMC, which announced last month an additional $100 billion in private investment, bringing its total Arizona commitment to $265 billion—the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Stanton is leading the charge to maintain Arizona’s position as the nation's leader in the semiconductor ecosystem, pushing CHIPS 2.0 forward and holding listening sessions with top industry leaders from Amkor, Applied Materials, TSMC, Intel, and others to hear directly what additional federal investments are needed.",1,2026-08-12T06:18:38Z,2026-08-12T06:20:33Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-op-ed-in-the-patagonia-regional-times-the-hermosa-mine-approval-sets-a-dangerous-precedent-for-the-entire-country,Rep. Grijalva Op-Ed in the Patagonia Regional Times: The Hermosa Mine Approval Sets a Dangerous Precedent for the Entire Country,2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Patagonia, AZ – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva penned an op-ed in the Patagonia Regional Times responding to the Forest Service’s Final Record of Decision allowing the Hermosa Mine project to move forward. As Rep. Grijalva writes, this project “is the first critical minerals project in the nation to move through the federal FAST-41 permitting framework, making it a testing ground for how mining projects are approved across the country.” You can read the full op-ed online or below: My constituents have made it clear that the recent federal approval of the Hermosa Mine Project poses serious risks to natural resources, public health, and the local economy in Patagonia and Santa Cruz County. I previously urged the U.S. Forest Service to extend the public review and comment period on this complex and controversial mining project so community members could have enough time to provide meaningful feedback. Unfortunately, the agency proceeded in approving the submitted plan. Not only will this project have lasting consequences for the surrounding communities, but the rushed approval process also sets a dangerous precedent for how large-scale mining projects are reviewed and approved across the country. The Hermosa Mine is the first critical minerals project in the nation to move through the federal FAST-41 permitting framework, making it a testing ground for how mining projects are approved across the country. The Forest Service’s fast-track approval of this project – despite several unresolved questions about the mine’s public health and environmental impacts – establishes a dangerous precedent that prioritizes speed over science and expediency over meaningful public participation. Communities should not be testing grounds for a sped up permitting process, and South32’s Hermosa project should not become the model for weakening environmental review under the banner of critical minerals development. The concerns that my constituents have raised throughout this process – including effects on groundwater, public health, wildlife, and compliance with the Coronado National Forest Plan – remain unresolved. This remarkable area attracts birders, hikers, hunters and campers from across the United States and around the world, making ecotourism a significant and vital aspect of the local economy. The mining operation threatens this critical economic mainstay. The Forest Service provides South 32 a total of 24 “exceptions” to the Coronado Forest Plan to accommodate the company’s mining plans. The Forest Plan is not just a list of suggestions: it lays out critical standards to protect forest health and resilience, wildlife, recreation, and other uses of our public lands. One of the exceptions, for example, allows South32 to destroy wetlands that the Plan acknowledges as essential to Forest health. According to the agency’s own analysis, the mine operations’ groundwater pumping would dry 12 Forest springs and streams. How could this possibly be acceptable? The Forest Service should require South32 to meet the Coronado Plan’s well-reasoned and scientific standards instead of carving out special exceptions whenever compliance is inconvenient. South 32 wants to discharge treated mining process water into Goldbaum Canyon, Mowry Wash South, and Harshaw Creek, which flows through the Town of Patagonia. Although South32 revised portions of its proposal, including alternative water discharge locations, important questions remain about how treated mine water could affect downstream water quality and nearby communities. Preliminary tests already found antimony, a toxic heavy metal, in Harshaw Creek at levels beyond state and federal health standards. If the mine was operating, its discharges also would contain sulfites and traces of the metals its processes extract – lead, zinc, manganese and silver. Also concerning is the company’s proposal to conduct water quality testing downstream from the mine, instead of at its discharge point. Nearby residents deserve to know that their surface water and groundwater will be safe. These concerns are not new. In 2020 and 2021, the Town of Patagonia formally requested that the Coronado National Forest conduct a comprehensive groundwater study of the Patagonia Mountains because of the potential impacts of the Hermosa Mine. My dad, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, supported those requests. Despite repeated calls from local leaders, that study was not conducted. Moving forward without this fundamental scientific analysis leaves significant uncertainty about how the project could affect groundwater supplies and undermines confidence in the environmental review. Many mines such as the proposed Hermosa Mine also emit dangerous substances to the air from ore processing, blasting, excavating, windblown tailings, haul-road dust, and truck and heavy equipment diesel fumes. These emissions can seriously impair public health. Community advocacy organizations including Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA) have been critical of the Forest Service’s responses to these concerns, stating that the federal documents do not quantify the total air emissions of the proposed mining operations or analyze their cumulative impacts. The Forest Service’s approval will allow South32 to construct a new 138-kilovolt electric transmission line through seven miles of pristine Forest land to reach the mine. In addition, the company wants to build 4.7 miles of new “primary access road” through the Forest. Together, these projects would fragment wildlife habitat, increase wildfire danger through the proposed transmission line, and threaten the habitat of endangered species such as jaguars and Mexican spotted owls. To make matters worse, South32 wants to dump mine tailings that contain pollutants on more than 225 acres of Forest Service land. It remains unclear whether South32 has the legal authority to do so. The Forest Service has not evaluated the cumulative environmental impacts of these proposals, instead considering each in isolation. The bottom line is that the Forest Service should never have allowed this project to move forward until the input of affected communities, Tribal leaders, and local residents were fully addressed. My constituents—and future generations of Southern Arizonans—deserve nothing less. Unfortunately, the flawed approval process for the Hermosa Mine is just a preview of what is to come in other parts of the country if there are not serious reforms to FAST-41.",1,2026-08-11T05:54:29Z,2026-08-11T05:56:25Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-grijalva-stands-with-dreamers-at-press-conference-highlighting-threats-facing-daca-recipients,ICYMI: Rep. Grijalva Stands With Dreamers at Press Conference Highlighting Threats Facing DACA Recipients,2026-08-05,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Yesterday, Tuesday, August 4, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva joined Dreamers and community advocates at a press conference highlighting the growing number of longtime DACA recipients and DREAMers facing deportation despite pursuing legal pathways to remain in the United States. During the press conference, Congresswoman Grijalva reaffirmed her commitment to protecting Dreamers and fighting for the rights of DACA recipients. She also condemned the Trump administration’s continued targeting of DACA recipients and immigrant communities who have built their lives in the United States. At the event, Congresswoman Grijalva was joined by Karla Toledo, Myndy Valencia-Sanchez, and Roberto Navarro Bocanegra, three DREAMers whose stories highlight the uncertainty and challenges faced by recipients of DACA and other longtime members of immigrant communities. Karla came to the United States at just one year old and has spent her life serving her community and building her future in Southern Arizona. Despite her longstanding ties to the region, she was previously detained by ICE. Roberto came to the United States as an 18-month-old child and later became a bone marrow donor for his younger sister during her battle with leukemia. After earning a full scholarship to the University of Arizona and pursuing a legal pathway through his U.S. citizen spouse, he was instead placed into deportation proceedings. Myndy came to the United States at age seven and has maintained valid DACA status for years. Although her protection remains valid through January 2027, ICE recently reopened her deportation case, forcing her back into immigration court. Congresswoman Grijalva emphasized that DREAMers are valued members of Arizona communities and that she will continue advocating for policies that protect their ability to live, work, and contribute without fear of deportation. Watch the full press conference here. ###",1,2026-08-06T07:37:31Z,2026-08-06T07:38:34Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-slams-trump-administration-for-destroying-100-year-old-cottonwood-trees-to-build-second-border-wall,Rep. Grijalva Slams Trump Administration for Destroying 100-Year-Old Cottonwood Trees to Build Second Border Wall,2026-08-03,2026,2026-08,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after contractors working on the Trump administration's secondary border wall project cut down three 100-year old cottonwood trees near Lochiel, Arizona. The latest construction is part of the administration's multibillion-dollar border wall expansion across Arizona and Texas, including areas where barriers already exist. Conservationists have warned that the project threatens a sensitive wildlife habitat, fragile ecosystems, and culturally significant landscapes throughout the borderlands. ""The Trump administration is bulldozing our public lands, destroying century-old trees, and endangering wildlife —all to build an unnecessary second border wall. That's not border security; it's reckless destruction. Arizonans deserve better than an administration that treats our natural landscapes and border communities as collateral damage for a political stunt, said Rep. Grijalva. In May, Rep. Grijalva questioned Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about construction of a second border wall and sought a commitment that the administration would avoid and minimize damage to environmentally-sensitive and culturally significant sites. The destruction of these century-old cottonwood trees underscores exactly why those concerns were raised and why stronger oversight of the administration's border wall construction is urgently needed. ###",1,2026-08-04T07:35:49Z,2026-08-04T07:37:27Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-newly-announced-federal-proposal-for-colorado-river-water-cuts,Rep. Grijalva Statement on Newly Announced Federal Proposal for Colorado River Water Cuts,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement in response to the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan to apportion Colorado River water cuts. “While we are still awaiting the final operational plans for the next two years, any proposal that imposes the vast majority of cuts on Arizona is unreasonable and unacceptable — especially while Upper Basin states continue to hide behind an outdated legal framework that is disconnected from today’s hydrologic realities, allowing them to avoid making meaningful reductions to their own water use. I will continue fighting for Arizona’s CAP users in our cities and towns, who have made extraordinary investments and sacrifices over the past several decades to reduce water use. I will also continue advocating for agricultural producers in Yuma County, whose work is essential to keeping America’s food supply strong and reducing grocery prices. I will continue standing with Arizona’s Tribal Nations, whose hard-fought water settlements must be respected.",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-bureau-of-reclamation-s-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-future-colorado-river-operations,Stanton Statement on Bureau of Reclamation’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX — Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “Solving the Colorado River crisis for the long term demands a fair, workable, basin-wide solution where every state has skin in the game. What we got today is the opposite. Again and again, the federal government refuses to force the Upper Basin to put cuts on the table and entertains scenarios that would devastate Arizona. It is a total failure of leadership. Making Arizona shoulder the burden of a shrinking Colorado River ignores our decades of leadership in water conservation, and it ignores our economic and national security importance. Arizona is now America's semiconductor capital. Hundreds of chipmakers and suppliers operate in the Phoenix metro area, building the cutting-edge chips required for everything from consumer electronics to the defense systems flown from our military bases. As Mayor and now in Congress, I have worked to prepare Arizona to use less Colorado River water through strong investments in conservation and water recycling in urban and rural areas alike. My top priority is to keep the pain of these cuts as minimal as possible for Arizona families and businesses. I will work with state and federal negotiators to see the Lower Basin Proposal realized and restore some certainty before current guidelines expire. Arizona won’t compromise its legal rights to water without all seven states fairly sacrificing to ensure the future of the Colorado River.”",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-calls-for-closure-of-the-dilley-ice-detention-center-and-release-of-families-in-detention,Ansari Calls for Closure of the Dilley ICE Detention Center & Release of Families in Detention,2026-07-29,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"DILLEY, TX — Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center alongside Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, FWD.us and Families Belong Together calling for the immediate release of the women, children, and families detained at the facility and urging DHS to permanently close Dilley. “What we saw today at Dilley was nothing short of horrific. No child, woman, or family should be locked up like this. We must close Dilley now and release these families,” said Rep. Ansari. “Children are being jailed and traumatized while private contractors profit from it, all at the expense of American taxpayers.” “The inhumane conditions at Dilley are well-documented and we must end family detention. This includes shutting down Dilley and releasing these children and families immediately. Dilley lacks basic necessities for anyone, especially children: no access to clean water, medical care, or proper education. Dilley reflects a broader pattern that should not be expanded with additional, unprecedented taxpayer funding,” said Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us. “Yet, Congress has committed more than $260 billion to expand enforcement, on top of the regular appropriations to ICE and CBP of roughly $30 billion for FY25. This will only cause irreparable harm to children and communities. Thank you to the Members who continue to call for the release of families and we join them in their calls for Dilley’s closure.” This marked Ansari’s twelfth congressional oversight visit to an ICE detention facility. In Congress, she has led efforts to hold the Trump Administration accountable, exposing conditions inside ICE facilities and introducing legislation to repeal the $75 billion ICE funding increase included in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Click HERE for a recording of the press conference. ###",1,2026-07-30T07:32:48Z,2026-07-30T07:34:08Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-passing-of-congressman-harry-mitchell,Stanton Statement on Passing of Congressman Harry Mitchell,2026-07-29,2026,2026-07,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 (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “Harry Mitchell was as Tempe as it gets. Born and raised here, he graduated from Tempe High, attended Arizona State University, and returned to teach American Government at his alma mater for three decades, shaping generations of young minds along the way. He gave decades of his life to the city he loved, serving on the Tempe City Council, as Mayor, and representing the area in the Arizona Senate. He worked to revitalize downtown Tempe, working hand in hand with ASU and local stakeholders, and played a key role in bringing Tempe Town Lake to life. His fingerprints are on nearly every corner of his hometown. Running for Congress was the culmination of a lifetime of service. A Blue Dog through and through, Harry frequently reached across the aisle—but he was never afraid to take a hard vote. He lost his seat in Congress after voting for the landmark Affordable Care Act, extending health coverage to tens of thousands of his constituents. But he never regretted it, not for a moment. That was Harry: a public servant who put people before politics, always.",1,2026-07-30T07:32:48Z,2026-07-30T07:34:08Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ansari-celebrates-unanimous-house-passage-of-her-bipartisan-billion-dollar-boondoggle-act,Rep. Ansari Celebrates Unanimous House Passage of Her Bipartisan “Billion Dollar Boondoggle” Act,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) celebrated the unanimous House passage of H.R. 1722, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks to increase transparency and accountability for taxpayer-funded federal projects that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. “Our bill is a sensible, bipartisan measure to do what DOGE and Elon Musk failed to—hold the federal government accountable for projects that are way behind schedule and over budget,” said Rep. Ansari. “The American people deserve transparency about how their tax dollars are being spent, especially at a time when families are seeing essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP cut while wasteful projects continue unchecked.” Text of Rep. Ansari’s Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act HERE. ###",1,2026-07-23T07:31:02Z,2026-07-23T07:32:26Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-after-federal-court-hears-tohono-o-odham-nation-s-challenge-to-border-wall-construction,Rep. Grijalva Statement After Federal Court Hears Tohono O'odham Nation's Challenge to Border Wall Construction,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after a federal district court in Washington, D.C. heard the Tohono O'odham Nation's lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's plan to construct a second border wall through the Nation's reservation. ""It is against the law for DHS to unilaterally alter the boundaries of a sovereign Tribal Nation, yet that is exactly what they are trying to do—usurping authority that only Congress has. We have already seen the devastating consequences of when this administration ignores Tribal governments with the destruction of the Las Playas Intaglio. Now, other sacred sites, such as Quitobaquito Springs, are under threat. This is not just temporary damage to land – it is irreparable destruction of a sacred place tied to the O’odham people’s history, identity, and spiritual practices.” “This administration is willing to violate Tribal sovereignty, threaten culturally and environmentally significant lands, and waste billions of taxpayer dollars on another useless border wall that does nothing to make our communities safer. If DHS is serious about border security, they should invest in staffing and modernizing our ports of entry – not bulldozing sacred Tribal lands and building another unnecessary wall despite Tribal opposition."" In May, Rep. Grijalva questioned Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about the destruction of the Las Playas Intaglio site during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing. She also asked him for assurances that Quitobaquito Springs would not be touched. This site was negatively impacted during the construction of the first border wall. ###",1,2026-07-23T07:31:02Z,2026-07-23T07:32:26Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-house-passage-of-additional-funding-for-iran-war-and-the-national-defense-authorization-act,Rep. Grijalva Statement on House Passage of Additional Funding for Iran War and the National Defense Authorization Act,2026-07-22,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed bills today to spend an additional $73 billion for the war in Iran, and to allocate an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in funding for the Department of Defense. Trump’s SAVE America Act was also attached to the defense bill, which would impose strict voter ID and registration rules, add notarization and photo ID hurdles to mail-in and absentee voting, and disenfranchise up to 69 million women in the United States. Both pieces of legislation would still need to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President. “In addition to approving the largest funding request in the Department of Defense’s history, House Republicans rubber stamped an additional $73 billion to fund Trump’s illegal and reckless war in Iran. The passage of these bills reinforces what we already knew: Donald Trump and House Republicans would rather spend billions on endless wars abroad putting our troops in harm’s way than help Americans who are struggling to pay for food, healthcare and housing. To add insult to injury, they are using this bill to sneak through Trump’s radical SAVE America Act, which would impose excessive and burdensome voter registration requirements in an attempt to disenfranchise countless voters.” ###",1,2026-07-23T07:31:02Z,2026-07-23T07:32:26Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-stanton-grijalva-introduce-bill-to-redirect-ice-funding-to-public-schools-require-sale-of-detention-warehouses,"Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Introduce Bill to Redirect ICE Funding to Public Schools, Require Sale of Detention Warehouses",2026-07-21,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) introduced the Fund Schools, Not ICE Act. The legislation would redirect billions of dollars in funding passed as part of Republicans’ second reconciliation bill for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Title I schools, and require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to sell 11 recently purchased warehouse detention facilities. Title I, Part A is the nation's largest federal K-12 education program, supporting schools serving low-income students. Nearly 20 percent of public school funding in Arizona comes from the federal government, making federal investments critical to supporting Arizona classrooms facing chronic underfunding. The legislation would transfer any unobligated ICE funding provided under Republicans’ reconciliation bill, which gave ICE with an additional $38.5 billion in funding through 2029, to Title I, Part A grants for local school districts. As of May, ICE has $62 billion on hand. “ICE has done nothing to keep our communities safe. Instead, they have used the billions of dollars in funding handed over by Trump and Republicans to terrorize our communities and murder American citizens,” said Rep. Ansari. “Our schools are safe places, and our resources should be used to support students, not expand ICE’s presence in our communities. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing this legislation.” “Public school districts across the country are facing massive challenges and chronic underfunding, yet again this Administration funneled billions in taxpayer funds for its dangerous mass deportation agenda,” said Rep. Stanton. “ICE's poorly trained force is not making Americans safer – it’s causing chaos and fear. My legislation ensures that our classrooms, not ICE, have the resources and support they need to educate our next generation.” “Instead of wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on inhumane, for-profit detention warehouses and pouring even more money into a lawless agency that is murdering people on our streets, we should be investing in our children and strengthening our public schools. At a time when the Trump administration is systematically defunding public education, this bill puts our students ahead of Trump’s cruel mass deportation agenda,” said Rep. Grijalva. The legislation also requires DHS to sell, within 60 days of enactment, the 11 warehouse facilities it purchased earlier this year for nearly $1 billion to use as immigration detention centers—including the warehouse in Surprise, Arizona. The lawmakers have repeatedly raised concerns that the industrial warehouse in Surprise is ill-suited for human detention, citing a lack of transparency regarding code-compliance assessments, medical capacity, and safety standards. ###",1,2026-07-22T07:34:13Z,2026-07-22T07:35:16Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/grijalva-stanton-ansari-introduce-bill-to-redirect-ice-funding-to-public-schools-require-sale-of-detention-warehouses,"Grijalva, Stanton, Ansari Introduce Bill to Redirect ICE Funding to Public Schools, Require Sale of Detention Warehouses",2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, and Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), introduced the Fund Schools, Not ICE Act, legislation that would redirect billions of dollars in funding provided to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Republicans' second reconciliation bill to Title I public schools and require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to sell 11 recently purchased warehouse detention facilities. Title I, Part A is the nation's largest federal K-12 education program, supporting schools serving low-income students. Nearly 20 percent of public school funding in Arizona comes from the federal government, making federal investments critical to supporting Arizona classrooms facing chronic underfunding. The legislation would transfer any unobligated ICE funding provided under Republicans' reconciliation bill—which gave ICE an additional $38.5 billion in funding through 2029—to Title I, Part A grants for local school districts. As of May, ICE has $62 billion on hand. ""Instead of wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on inhumane, for-profit detention warehouses and pouring even more money into a lawless agency that is murdering people on our streets, we should be investing in our children and strengthening our public schools,"" said Rep. Adelita Grijalva. ""At a time when the Trump administration is systematically defunding public education, this bill puts our students ahead of Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda."" ""Public school districts across the country are facing massive challenges and chronic underfunding, yet again this Administration funneled billions in taxpayer funds for its dangerous mass deportation agenda,"" said Rep. Greg Stanton. ""ICE's poorly trained force is not making Americans safer—it's causing chaos and fear. My legislation ensures that our classrooms, not ICE, have the resources and support they need to educate our next generation."" ""ICE has done nothing to keep our communities safe. Instead, they have used the billions of dollars in funding handed over by Trump and Republicans to terrorize our communities and murder American citizens,"" said Rep. Yassamin Ansari. ""Our schools are safe places, and our resources should be used to support students, not expand ICE's presence in our communities. I'm proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing this legislation."" In addition to redirecting unused ICE funding to public schools, the Fund Schools, Not ICE Act would require DHS to sell, within 60 days of enactment, the 11 warehouse facilities it purchased earlier this year for nearly $1 billion to use as immigration detention centers—including the warehouse in Surprise, Arizona.",1,2026-07-21T07:32:02Z,2026-07-21T07:33:33Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-after-helping-reunite-90-day-fiance-star-armando-rubio-with-his-hospitalized-daughter,Rep. Grijalva Statement After Helping Reunite 90 Day Fiancé Star Armando Rubio with His Hospitalized Daughter,2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after 90 Day Fiancé star Armando Rubio was re-united with his 13-year-old daughter, Hannah. Hannah was flown from Mexico to Arizona for specialized medical treatment after doctors discovered bleeding in her brain. After learning about Rubio’s difficulties in gaining entrance to the United States, Rep. Grijalva's office worked with CBP Office of Field Operations to help facilitate Rubio's travel so he could be by his daughter's side. “Every parent should be able to be with their child during a medical emergency. I’m grateful that my office could assist in working with Armando and the CBP Office of Field Operations to ensure that he can be by Hannah’s side, where he belongs.”",1,2026-07-21T07:32:02Z,2026-07-21T07:33:33Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/icymi-washington-post-arizona-republic-stanton-report-details-redirection-of-fema-resources-to-ice-hurting-disaster-response-efforts,"ICYMI: Washington Post, Arizona Republic: Stanton Report Details Redirection of FEMA Resources to ICE, Hurting Disaster Response Efforts",2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Post and the Arizona Republic highlighted a new 34-page investigative report led by Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) of the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management detailing how the Trump administration diverted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and resources away from disaster response to support large-scale immigration enforcement operations, hindering FEMA’s response efforts during a period of significant workforce reductions. The full report includes 14 key findings detailing how DHS leadership relied on FEMA to serve as the backbone of large-scale immigration enforcement and detention operations. The report also includes eight recommendations to recall FEMA personnel detailed to ICE and CBP, restore hiring and training programs, and require DHS to reimburse FEMA for immigration enforcement costs. Washington Post: Assigning FEMA staff to immigration enforcement hurt disaster work, House report says [Brianna Sacks, 7/10/2026] Read excerpts from the coverage below: Rep. Greg Stanton (Arizona), the subcommittee’s ranking Democrat who led the report, said in an interview that federal law put in place due to failures after Hurricane Katrina was meant to protect FEMA from “politics getting in the way of delivering disaster response.” “I’m very angry about what I learned,” Stanton told the Washington Post. “I think the American people will be pretty shocked and disappointed that the United States is not focused on natural disaster preparation and response, that a third of [FEMA] employees are gone, and some that are left are being used for other purposes, especially supporting an agency that has an ungodly amount of increased resources.” Arizona Republic: FEMA staff deployed to help with mass deportation efforts, report says [Daniel Gonzalez, 7/20/2026] Read excerpts from the coverage below: DHS needs to recall all FEMA staff from immigration enforcement details and reimburse FEMA for the amount of time FEMA staff spent assisting ICE and the Border Patrol in immigration enforcement work and replenish the agency's disaster relief fund, the report and Stanton said. Stanton also would like to see FEMA made an independent agency where it no longer would operate ""at the whim"" of the Homeland Security secretary. Kristi Noem was in the job when the diversion of FEMA staff to ICE happened. In the meantime, DHS ""needs to get back in the business of making FEMA ready for the purpose for which it was established, which is helping Americans in times of their greatest need when disaster strikes,"" Stanton said. ""They have decimated this agency, and it is not prepared for major natural disasters.""",1,2026-07-21T07:32:02Z,2026-07-21T07:33:33Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-new-democrat-coalition-in-calling-on-trump-administration-to-retain-usmca,Stanton Leads New Democrat Coalition in Calling on Trump Administration to Retain USMCA,2026-07-20,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04), alongside Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), led 27 New Dem Members in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling on him to retain and, if possible, strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), warning that prolonged uncertainty over the agreement threatens American jobs, hurts workers, raises costs for families, and undermines North American competitiveness. This follows the Administration’s decision not to extend the agreement on July 1. USMCA supports roughly 13 million American jobs and nearly $2 trillion in annual trilateral trade, serving as the backbone of integrated North American supply chains in agriculture, manufacturing, and the automotive sector. Allowing uncertainty surrounding the agreement to persist will discourage long-term investment, weaken U.S. competitiveness, and ultimately increase prices on everyday goods for American consumers already struggling with high costs. The letter reads in part: “USMCA is a cornerstone of North American competitiveness, American agriculture, and an essential tool for cross-border cooperation. The more the renewal negotiations drag on, the more uncertainty compounds across supply chains and puts at risk the 13 million American jobs and $2 trillion in trilateral trade this agreement supports. While there are important issues that need to be addressed, the core agreement must be retained to enable American workers, businesses, and communities to continue to prosper in the future.” The New Dems are 114 moderate, pro-growth House Democrats. Through the Coalition'sGoverning Agenda, New Dems have championed policies that strengthen domestic manufacturing, reinforce resilient supply chains, expand trade with trusted allies, with the goal of lowering costs for working families. At a time when businesses need certainty to invest and grow, New Dems are urging the Administration to move quickly to preserve the foundation of North American trade while working collaboratively with Canada and Mexico to modernize the agreement, address outstanding labor and trade concerns, and ensure countries like China cannot exploit loopholes in the North American market. This letter comes after New Democrat Coalition memberspenned a letter to Ambassador Greer in November 2025 calling on negotiators to “update and expand the existing framework without undermining the successes and essential components” that have benefited all parties of the agreement. You can read the full letterhere, and below: Dear Ambassador Greer, Following the Administration’s decision not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for another 16 years, we write to express our strong support for retaining and enhancing, not exiting, the existing agreement. USMCA is a cornerstone of North American competitiveness, American agriculture, and an essential tool for cross-border cooperation. The more the renewal negotiations drag on, the more uncertainty compounds across supply chains and puts at risk the 13 million American jobs and $2 trillion in trilateral trade this agreement supports. While there are important issues that need to be addressed, the core agreement must be retained to enable American workers, businesses, and communities to continue to prosper in the future. The decision not to extend USMCA has profound consequences for American businesses and consumers, creating the kind of uncertainty that discourages investment, unnecessarily complicates supply chains, and decreases U.S. competitiveness. Most supply chains require thirty-year lead times to be built, not just five, especially in manufacturing industries where factories can take years to become operational. The longer the negotiations drag on, the more uncertainty will result, and there will be fewer incentives to invest. A destabilized USMCA would ripple through the entire economy and weigh on growth and employment in every sector. Leaving USMCA will result in job losses in any industry dependent on trade with Mexico and Canada, including the agricultural, automobile, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Over time, the supply chain disruptions and the absence of tariff-free trade will raise costs for consumers whose cars, groceries, and other household goods depend on tightly interconnected production networks. Affordability has become a central concern for our constituents. Creating more frictions between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. is going to make things more expensive here at home. Therefore, what might have seemed like an inconsequential deadline will likely result in profound economic impacts for decades to come. With these consequences in mind, we urge you to use this review process to quickly reach a consensus with Mexico and Canada to strengthen the agreement and address key outstanding issues. These include our Section 232 “national security” tariffs, which were imposed without congressional oversight or efforts to coordinate with our neighbors. Additionally, any revisions to rules of origin and regional value content should be carefully calibrated to ensure that the continent remains an attractive destination for investment while also ensuring that labor concerns are addressed. Further, we should work with our trading partners to prevent any country, particularly China, from getting a duty-free back door into the North American market. Finally, the U.S. relationship with Canada and Mexico goes beyond trade. President Trump has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the 51st U.S. state, as well as threatened to bomb targets in Mexico. At this precarious moment for cross-border relations, it is more important than ever that we renew confidence in our North American partnerships. That starts with quickly reaching an agreement to retain and, if possible, enhance the USMCA. We look forward to your prompt response as talks continue with Mexico and Canada in the coming weeks and months.",1,2026-07-21T07:32:02Z,2026-07-21T07:33:33Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-ansari-grijalva-introduce-bill-to-redirect-ice-funding-to-public-schools-require-sale-of-detention-warehouses,"Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Introduce Bill to Redirect ICE Funding to Public Schools, Require Sale of Detention Warehouses",2026-07-17,2026,2026-07,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), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) introduced the Fund Schools, Not ICE Act. The legislation would redirect billions of dollars in funding passed as part of Republicans’ second reconciliation bill for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Title I schools, and require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to sell 11 recently purchased warehouse detention facilities. Title I, Part A is the nation's largest federal K-12 education program, supporting schools serving low-income students. Nearly 20 percent of public school funding in Arizona comes from the federal government, making federal investments critical to supporting Arizona classrooms facing chronic underfunding. The legislation would transfer any unobligated ICE funding provided under Republicans’ reconciliation bill, which gave ICE with an additional $38.5 billion in funding through 2029, to Title I, Part A grants for local school districts. As of May, ICE has $62 billion on hand. “Public school districts across the country are facing massive challenges and chronic underfunding, yet again this Administration funneled billions in taxpayer funds for its dangerous mass deportation agenda,” said Rep. Stanton. “ICE's poorly trained force is not making Americans safer – it’s causing chaos and fear. My legislation ensures that our classrooms, not ICE, have the resources and support they need to educate our next generation.” “ICE has done nothing to keep our communities safe. Instead, they have used the billions of dollars in funding handed over by Trump and Republicans to terrorize our communities and murder American citizens,” said Rep. Ansari. “Our schools are safe places, and our resources should be used to support students, not expand ICE’s presence in our communities. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing this legislation.” “Instead of wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on inhumane, for-profit detention warehouses and pouring even more money into a lawless agency that is murdering people on our streets, we should be investing in our children and strengthening our public schools. At a time when the Trump administration is systematically defunding public education, this bill puts our students ahead of Trump’s cruel mass deportation agenda,” said Rep. Grijalva.",1,2026-07-18T06:58:50Z,2026-07-18T07:00:34Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-demands-answers-on-cyclospora-outbreak-raises-concerns-over-food-safety-surveillance-cuts,"Stanton Demands Answers on Cyclospora Outbreak, Raises Concerns Over Food Safety Surveillance Cuts",2026-07-17,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers about the nationwide Cyclospora outbreak—warning that HHS's rollback of foodborne disease surveillance and reduced coordination with state and local health departments have undermined the nation’s ability to quickly detect and respond to multistate outbreaks. In the letter, Stanton questions a July 2025 HHS decision which cut FoodNet’s required surveillance list of pathogens from eight down to just two, making active surveillance for Cyclospora optional. FoodNet, established in 1995, is a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state health departments that actively identifies foodborne illnesses by coordinating with hundreds of laboratories nationwide. ""Families deserve to know that the food they're buying is safe to consume,"" Stanton said. ""But instead, thousands of people are becoming sick while the administration undoes key public health systems that detect outbreaks and identify contaminated food."" While HHS has defended the changes to FoodNet stating that it eliminates duplicative work, it fails to identify which surveillance systems replaced FoodNet's active Cyclospora monitoring or demonstrate that they provide the same level of timely, coordinated federal-state monitoring. The letter also notes other actions that have reduced public health capacity, including the termination of $11.4 billion in grants supporting state and local health departments and the dismantling of the CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, which housed federal expertise on Cyclospora and other parasitic diseases. According to the CDC, there are more than 7,000 cases in at least 34 states, with over 140 confirmed hospitalizations as of May 1, 2026. Stanton’s letter requests answers by August 3, 2026, including: Who directed the decision to reduce FoodNet's required surveillance, and what scientific or budget analysis supported it; What funding has been reduced or redirected from FoodNet and related foodborne disease programs since January 2025; How many employees working on foodborne disease and parasitic disease surveillance have been terminated, reassigned, or left vacant; Which surveillance systems now perform the active laboratory outreach previously conducted through FoodNet; How many personnel are currently assigned to the federal Cyclospora outbreak response; What evidence supports HHS's claim that these changes have not affected the current outbreak investigation.",1,2026-07-18T06:58:50Z,2026-07-18T07:00:34Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on,Stanton Statement on State Department Funding Vote and Massie Amendment,2026-07-15,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON DC – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: ""I will always vote in America's best interests. That's why I voted no on the FY 2026 State Department funding bill. I also voted no on Congressman Massie's amendment to it. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I know how important it is for the United States to play a leading role in the world. It’s why I opposed Donald Trump’s gutting of USAID and his efforts to weaken NATO. I simply cannot support a Republican bill that slashes State Department funding even further, a 20 percent cut from two years ago. This bill weakens our national security, hacks away at humanitarian aid programs, and guts the diplomatic tools we rely on to prevent conflicts before they start. Retreating from the world doesn't make America safer—in fact, just the opposite. Similarly, the Massie amendment would undermine America’s ability to counter real threats from Iran and diminish our efforts to promote long-term stability across the region. It would not only cut off funding for security assistance, but also for humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, and peace-building programs, which are critical to building people-to-people ties between Israelis and Palestinians. Standing with an ally does not mean staying silent when its government takes actions that make peace harder to achieve. Benjamin Netanyahu and his government are actively working to undermine a two-state solution. The Netanyahu government's actions—including empowering extremists, expanding settlements, tolerating settler violence, and misusing American weapons—have weakened Israel's long-term security, severely damaged Americans’ trust in the Israeli government, and emboldened those who argue peace is impossible. My vote against this flawed amendment is not a defense of those choices. Israelis will have a chance this October to elect a new government, and I sincerely hope Netanyahu loses power. I support sanctions against violent settlers, and the government officials that enable them, who are undermining security and stability in the West Bank. And we must work to rebuild Gaza and ensure aid to its residents is unimpeded. I also believe that the American taxpayer should no longer subsidize Israel’s defense budget. As the current security assistance agreement with Israel nears expiration, it is clear change is necessary. Instead, our defense partnership with Israel should resemble the partnerships we maintain with the majority of our allies. If Israel buys American weapons, it must be held accountable for how those weapons are used, fully consistent with American law and values. Families across the region, Israeli and Palestinian alike, have endured unimaginable pain and loss because of this conflict. Every Israeli and every Palestinian deserves to live with safety and dignity, free from the constant threat of violence. The greatest threat to peace is the fatalistic belief that coexistence is impossible. I reject that fatalism, and I'll keep working toward a secure, Jewish, and democratic Israel living side by side with an independent Palestinian state.”",1,2026-07-16T07:21:44Z,2026-07-16T07:23:13Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ansari-condemns-ice-murders-calls-for-passage-of-drain-ice-act,"Rep. Ansari Condemns ICE Murders, Calls for Passage of Drain ICE Act",2026-07-14,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) delivered a speech on the House Floor condemning ICE under the direction of the Trump Administration for its continued terrorization of communities across America, including the murder of innocent people. “ICE, the President’s paramilitary secret police force, continues to roam American streets and murder people in broad daylight and in cold blood. We are a nation of laws — not a nation of secret police, cold-blooded murders by federal agents on city streets, and blacksite detention centers,” said Rep. Ansari. “We must urgently work to stop these horrific abuses, hold Donald Trump and his cronies to account, abolish ICE, and reform our immigration system. We need to pass my Drain ICE Act so that this horrific agency has not one more cent to terrorize American families and communities.” Ansari's remarks come after her eleventh congressional oversight visit. Last week, Ansari visited the Eloy Detention Center, where detained individuals reported lacking access to basic necessities. Detainees told her that melting ice was often their only source of clean drinking water unless they purchased bottled water from the commissary, and that air conditioning had not worked properly for three months during Arizona's extreme heat. Due to a measles outbreak, Ansari was barred from entering the Florence Correctional Center but spoke by phone with Marcos, a Brazilian asylum seeker detained there. Marcos described spending seven days at the Mesa Gateway ICE facility sleeping on hard floors, going without showers, and eating the same meals every day. After being transferred to the Florence Correctional Center, he told Ansari that detainees must purchase clean drinking water while in custody. WATCH Below is a transcript of Rep. Ansari’s full remarks as delivered on the House Floor: Madam Speaker — ICE, the President’s paramilitary secret police force, continues to roam American streets and murder people in broad daylight in cold blood. First it was Ruben Ray Martinez in March of 2025, but ICE covered it up and kept it from the public. Then it was Alex Pretti and Renee Good. ICE shot and killed these two innocent people in Minnesota who had done nothing more than exercise their constitutional right to protest and free speech. And then the administration’s right-wing propaganda machine got to work, smearing these two heroes as quote “domestic terrorists” with not an ounce of evidence. This was coordinated and directed by leadership in the Department of Homeland Security, by then Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem, and by the White House itself through heinous, racist voices like Stephen Miller. It’s not a mistake – ICE agents are completely out of control and that is on purpose. That is their mission. This is what the Trump Administration wanted to happen from the start – to funnel hundreds of billions of dollars to their paramilitary force and then use masked agents and a nationwide effort to spread fear and terrorize immigrant communities. The mass deportation agenda is part of their fascist far-right scheme to amass power by using immigrants as scapegoats and deploying federal troops to American cities, like my home town of Phoenix. All across this country, people are shocked, outraged, and appalled by ICE’s conduct and the sheer cruelty of Trump’s mass deportation agenda. And yet it continues to happen in service of arbitrary, brutal quotas for bodies. Quotas for bodies of real people to fill beds so that for-profit prison companies like GEO Group and CoreCivic can rake in billions of dollars. So families can be torn apart and deported to third countries they've never known. We’re talking about 10,000 arrests in a five-day period this past week. And as part of all these horrors, ICE has conducted two sickening murders just in the last week. One in Houston and one in Maine. ICE is using pathetic excuses and spreading more misleading information with the federal government’s bully pulpit to cover up their crimes. This is Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old father who was driving to work and was shot and murdered while doing so. He was not a domestic terrorist; he wasn’t going to ram his vehicle into anybody. He had no criminal record whatsoever.\ He was a hardworking beloved father of American citizens who was working hard to build the American dream. And if you haven’t watched his son Ronaldo speak about his dad, I recommend you do so. It is heart-wrenching. It’s outrageous and insane that ICE is claiming Lorenzo “weaponized” his vehicle “in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer.” Multiple witnesses testified that, “there were never any ICE agents in front of the van. They came in and started shooting from the sides.” As with Alex Pretti and Renee Good, ICE is LYING and lying badly. I honestly cannot believe how terrible their lies are. And then that wasn’t enough. ICE murdered another person in Maine, 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, somebody who had a work permit, somebody who had a US social security number. And then DHS put out a statement just yesterday, just last night, that said that this man was trying to drive away and they shot him for these vague quotes of public safety. ICE murdered a Maine resident, a law-abiding resident in front of his wife and his three-year-old daughter for no reason whatsoever. This is just pure evil. Democrats in Congress have been demanding accountability for well over a year. We are a nation of laws, not a nation of secret police, of cold-blooded murders by federal agents on city streets, and of black sight detention centers. We must urgently work to stop these horrific abuses, it is a moral stain on our country. We must abolish ICE and we are going to prosecute every single person responsible for directing or enabling or carrying out these crimes. Lives are at stake. How many more families and communities need to be torn apart for republicans in congress to do something. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I yield back. ###",1,2026-07-15T07:12:08Z,2026-07-15T07:13:45Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-trump-administration-s-dismantling-of-national-monuments,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Trump Administration's Dismantling of National Monuments,2026-07-14,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva condemned Donald Trump's attempt to slash the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. During a virtual press conference with advocates, tribal leaders, and other Members of Congress, she pledged to continue fighting in Congress to protect Grand Staircase-Escalante, Bears Ears, and all public lands. Below is a copy of Congresswoman Grijalva's full remarks. Watch the full press conference here. ""Good morning, everyone. Buenos días. Thank you to The Wilderness Society, the Sierra Club, our Tribal and Indigenous leaders, and my colleagues for bringing us together today. And thank you to everyone who continues to fight for our public lands, our sacred places, and the Tribal Nations that have protected them. This Administration is systematically rolling back protections for public lands, sidelining meaningful Tribal consultation, and putting extractive industries ahead of the people, wildlife, and cultural resources these places sustain. Arizona has already experienced the consequences. Despite the objections of the Tohono O'odham Nation, construction of a second border wall destroyed portions of the Las Playas Intaglio Archaeological District—an irreplaceable cultural landscape located in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Now, the Administration is preparing to lease more than 208,000 acres of public land in Arizona for oil and gas development near the Grand Canyon—even though we know those lands hold little to no viable oil or gas resources. So the obvious question is: if the resources aren't there, why are these protections being stripped away? After yesterday's decision, we need to remain vigilant in protecting all of our sacred areas. Because this has never been about responsible land management. This Administration is handing over public lands to private interests while ignoring the voices of Tribal Nations and the overwhelming majority of Americans who support protecting these places. Our national monuments preserve history; they support local economies, outdoor recreation, tourism, wildlife habitat, clean water, and the quality of life that millions of Americans value. These lands belong to all of us—not just this Administration, and certainly not to the highest bidder. I will continue standing alongside Tribal Nations, conservation advocates, and communities across Arizona and across this country to defend our public lands, protect our sacred places, and ensure these monuments remain part of our shared national heritage for generations to come. Thank you. Muchas gracias."" ###",1,2026-07-15T07:12:08Z,2026-07-15T07:13:45Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-arizona-democratic-delegation-in-demanding-answers-on-measles-outbreak-in-ice-detention-centers,Stanton Leads Arizona Democratic Delegation in Demanding Answers on Measles Outbreak in ICE Detention Centers,2026-07-14,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), alongside Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella demanding answers regarding the ongoing measles outbreak that has infected at least seven detainees between the Florence Service Processing Center and Central Arizona Florence Correctional Center. “Given the highly contagious nature of measles and the increased risk of transmission in congregate detention settings, this development raises serious questions about the adequacy of ICE's infection prevention and containment measures,” the lawmakers write. This is the second reported measles outbreak at a detention facility in Florence this year and in 2016, an outbreak at an ICE detention center in Pinal County saw more than 30 cases among detainees and nine staff members, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the letter, the lawmakers demand that more be done to prevent future outbreaks, emphasizing that DHS has a responsibility to protect facility communities from unnecessary exposure. The lawmakers request detailed information by July 20, 2026, on the Department's response to the outbreak, including: The steps being taken to contain the current outbreak and prevent further transmission; The findings and recommendations from ICE's after-action review following the January 2026 outbreak; Infection prevention and control measures currently in place at both facilities; Medical care and isolation protocols for individuals diagnosed with or exposed to measles; And the Department's plans to prevent future outbreaks of infectious disease in ICE detention facilities. The letter is available HERE",1,2026-07-15T07:12:08Z,2026-07-15T07:13:45Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-calls-on-dhs-to-halt-transfer-of-immigrant-children-out-of-arizona,Rep. Grijalva Calls on DHS to Halt Transfer of Immigrant Children Out of Arizona,2026-07-10,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after reports that the Department of Homeland Security plans to transfer 108 immigrant children from Arizona to facilities in Texas and Louisiana, including a 5-month-old U.S. citizen detained alongside their parent. ""The Trump administration's plans to move 108 children hundreds of miles away from their attorneys and advocates is a dangerous attempt to strip them of their due process rights and fast-track their deportations.” “Time and again, this administration has targeted immigrant children with policies designed to separate families, isolate vulnerable kids, and chip away at their legal rights – leaving even a 5-month-old U.S. citizen and their parent at risk. Forcing children to endure yet another disruptive transfer only compounds the trauma many have already experienced before arriving in the United States.” Every child deserves protection, stability, and meaningful access to the legal representation they are guaranteed under the law. The administration’s lack of transparency on these transfers is unacceptable and raises serious questions that children’s legal rights are being deliberately undermined. DHS must halt these reckless transfers immediately."" ###",1,2026-07-11T07:10:48Z,2026-07-11T07:14:29Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/ranking-member-stanton-details-trump-s-fema-failings-in-new-report,Ranking Member Stanton Details Trump’s FEMA Failings in New Report,2026-07-10,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released a 34-page investigative report examining how the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership are misusing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations instead of ensuring FEMA’s readiness to respond to disasters. ""This report is damning. After the Trump administration hollowed out a third of FEMA's workforce, it put disaster professionals to work as the 'operational backbone' of its cruel mass deportation agenda, likely in violation of federal law,"" Ranking Member Stanton said. ""FEMA exists for one reason: to be there for Americans on the worst day of their lives. We're in the middle of a dangerous and destructive hurricane and wildfire season. The stakes couldn't be higher. Every FEMA employee detailed to ICE and CBP should be recalled immediately, and Congress must put real penalties in the law so no future administration can raid this life-saving agency again."" “While communities across the country are struggling to prepare for more severe and frequent natural disasters, the Trump administration is using FEMA employees and funding for its large-scale, brutal immigration enforcement operations,” Ranking Member Larsen said. “As detailed in the report, the Trump administration is leaving disaster-stricken communities out to dry in the name of separating immigrant families. I want to thank Ranking Member Stanton for his hard work on this report and on disaster response issues broadly this Congress.” Summary: The report contains 14 key findings from the investigation—including that DHS leadership relied on FEMA to serve as the backbone of large-scale immigration enforcement and detention operations and that FEMA’s delayed response to the Texas flooding resulted in demonstrable harm to disaster survivors. It also includes eight recommendations based on the report’s findings, from resuming FEMA hiring and training programs to recalling employees detailed to ICE and CBP and directing those agencies to reimburse FEMA for all costs incurred by immigration enforcement operations. To read the full report, all key findings and all subsequent recommendations, click here",1,2026-07-11T07:10:48Z,2026-07-11T07:14:29Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-responds-to-measles-outbreak-at-florence-calls-for-delay-in-deportation-proceedings-of-infected-individuals,Rep. Grijalva Responds to Measles Outbreak at Florence; Calls for Delay in Deportation Proceedings of Infected Individuals,2026-07-09,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ – Rep. Grijalva released the following statement responding to the measles outbreak at the Florence Detention Center. One of the infected individuals is a person who Rep. Grijalva’s constituent services team has been assisting and who faces imminent deportation in the coming weeks according to his wife. “This latest measles outbreak is the predictable outcome of Trump's mass deportation agenda, which has fueled dangerous overcrowding at detention facilities and created the conditions for preventable diseases to spread. This outbreak has infected people like Vlad, who faces the prospect of being drafted into the war in Ukraine if he is deported to his home country of Russia. ICE must delay his deportation proceedings – and those of all other impacted individuals – so that they are able to pursue all legal avenues, which will inevitably be delayed by this outbreak.” “For ICE to say this is the “best healthcare” these individuals have ever received while simultaneously presiding over a measles outbreak at one of its own facilities demonstrates how willfully blind or blatantly indifferent the agency is to the inhumane conditions right under its nose. ICE must also communicate closely with the appropriate state and federal authorities to ensure this outbreak doesn’t spread to other facilities or the broader community.” ###",1,2026-07-10T08:20:04Z,2026-07-10T08:21:18Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-introduces-the-quiet-skies-act-to-finalize-ban-on-in-flight-cell-phone-calls,Stanton Introduces the Quiet Skies Act to Finalize Ban on In-Flight Cell Phone Calls,2026-07-09,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) introduced H.R. 9530, the Quiet Skies Act. The bipartisan legislation would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to finalize a ban on in-flight calls on commercial planes within 180 days of enactment. “Millions of Americans are flying to be with family and friends this summer. The last thing anyone wants on a stressful travel weekend is to be trapped next to a passenger on a phone call for hours. It's annoying for passengers, and it's a dangerous distraction for flight attendants. Our bill gives the FAA a firm deadline to finish what Congress already directed,” said Congressman Stanton. “The bottom line is simple: a disruptive cabin is a distraction, and distractions put safety at risk,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “Back in 2018, Congress passed a law requiring the FAA to ban voice calls on commercial flights, and eight years later, that still hasn't happened. Our bipartisan bill gives the FAA 180 days to finally finish the job and protect passenger safety as well as passenger sanity.” “As Congress continues our work to make flying as safe as possible, we should also look at ways to make it as enjoyable as possible as well,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “No one wants to be stuck next to a stranger's phone call for three hours at thirty thousand feet. Congress told DOT to take care of this back in 2018, and this bill will make sure the job finally gets finished.” “It is vital to the comfort and security of all personnel on board that the cabin is free from distraction. In 2018, my colleagues and I worked to pass common-sense public safety legislation that prohibits the in-flight use of mobile devices for voice communication. After eight years of the FAA failing to implement regulations, it is time for Congress to act again. The Quiet Skies Act gives the FAA a firm but generous 180-day deadline to bring current regulations into compliance,” said Congressman Crawford. “Our members manage travel for millions of employees, and they have been clear with us that the cabin should remain a place to work, rest and think, and not become a group phone booth for dozens of simultaneous private conversations at 35,000 feet,” said Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). “We heard that feedback, brought it to Washington and are grateful to Representatives Scholten, Crawford, Stanton and Bresnahan for turning it into action. Congress directed this ban in 2018 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Quiet Skies Act simply tells the Department of Transportation to finish the job before a quiet cabin becomes a thing of the past.”",1,2026-07-10T08:20:04Z,2026-07-10T08:21:18Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ansari-hosts-shadow-hearing-on-healthcare-affordability,Rep. Ansari Hosts Shadow Hearing on Healthcare Affordability,2026-07-02,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari, Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, hosted the Taskforce’s second shadow hearing, titled “Patients Over Profits: Lowering Healthcare Costs for All Americans.” The hearing featured experts and CPC members discussing proposals to expand prescription drug price negotiations, tackle PBM and corporate hospital profiteering, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and ensure all Americans can access affordable, high-quality healthcare. “Medicare and Medicaid need protections and reinforcement now more than ever. Insurance premiums are rising, and millions of Americans have been stripped of their healthcare, with the expectation for millions more to lose Medicare or Medicaid as well,” said Rep. Ansari. “Progressives are ready to tackle this issue with innovative policy and bold reforms. We have the legislation, the vision, and the energy to see it through. With Medicare for All, we can provide every American with access to medically necessary healthcare. The health of our nation cannot continue to be at the whims of corporations.” “People are hurting. When I am home in my district and at the grocery store, I hear the stories of families struggling to afford basic essentials like healthcare. This issue has been made worse after Republicans let cost-saving tax credits expire and passed the Big Ugly Bill that gutted $1 trillion from Medicaid,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “I have been fighting to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare since entering Congress, and I am not letting up. When Democrats take back the House, we will continue fighting to lower healthcare costs, increase access to coverage, and give working families an opportunity to thrive.” WATCH “Rep. Ansari, Rep. Dingell and the Congressional Progressive Caucus are correct in understanding the urgent imperative of lowering the cost of prescription medicines for Americans. Big Pharma’s monopolistic price gouging of Americans is worse now than at any time in American history but easily addressed if Congress and the Executive have the political will to do so. Expanding Medicare drug price negotiation to cover all drugs, with no delays and to apply to the private market could save the nation roughly $200 billion every year,” said Robert Weissman, Co-President, Public Citizen. “Every day, families are forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for the people they love. Home care for seniors and disabled or chronically ill family members can cost up to $68,000 a year, and over $288,000 for those with the most intensive needs. Medicaid is how most Americans actually pay for long-term care, yet H.R. 1’s historic cuts shredded that patchwork system. These cuts don’t save money, they benefit the wealthiest among us while shifting costs onto emergency rooms, states, and family caregivers, who already provide $1.1 trillion in unpaid care and often can’t get care for themselves. Affordable care isn’t a luxury. It’s what 130 million family caregivers, care workers, seniors, and disabled people in this country are counting on,” said Nicole Jorwic, Chief Program Officer, Caring Across Generations. “Our healthcare system has been broken for decades,” said Lisa Brown, Executive Vice President of the 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Maryland/DC Division. “Bad policy, lack of oversight, and corporate interests in healthcare have led us here, and people are dying because of it. But 1199, and SEIU, will fight to right these wrongs and build a better world for healthcare workers and patients.” “We are now at a breaking point. And the cause is clear: extreme concentration of health care corporations that extract obscene amounts of wealth by inflating medical prices and premiums. Thank you to Congresswomen Ansari and Dingell for hosting this important conversation about how we expand access to high-quality affordable healthcare,” said Topher Spiro, Senior Health Fellow, Center for American Progress. ###",1,2026-07-03T08:00:00Z,2026-07-03T08:01:30Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-slams-trump-administration-s-decision-to-not-renew-usmca,Stanton Slams Trump Administration’s Decision to Not Renew USMCA,2026-07-01,2026,2026-07,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"PHOENIX, AZ – Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) issued a statement today at the start of the joint review process of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), calling on the Trump Administration to maintain and build on the consequential trade agreement rather than withdraw: ""Mexico is Arizona’s — and America’s — number one trading partner, supporting tens of thousands of jobs here at home. This past year has only proven how much our manufacturers, businesses, and families depend on the USMCA working, and working well. Uncertainty from the President’s sweeping trade war has already raised costs across the board and undermined confidence in our economy. Walking away from an extension today doesn't make America stronger. It invites years of annual reviews, continued tariff threats, and the kind of uncertainty that drives investment out of the United States instead of into it. And it undermines America’s competitiveness on the global stage, handing a win to Beijing. It is essential that the United States use this opportunity to strengthen and improve — not retreat from — this agreement.” According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, the failure to renew the USMCA is estimated to result in a $300 tax increase per household in 2027 and the loss of 95,000 jobs. Stanton is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and serves on the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. He is also a founding member of the Congressional U.S.-Mexico Caucus. When he got to Congress in 2019, he worked with the Trump administration to finalize and pass the USMCA trade agreement. Mexico is Arizona’s largest trading partner—the state imported $11.8 billion worth of goods last year alone. Stanton is the former Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, and led 18 trade delegations to Mexico and Canada during his tenure.",1,2026-07-02T06:20:02Z,2026-07-02T06:21:32Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-reacts-to-scotus-decisions-upholding-birthright-citizenship-restrictions-for-transgender-student-athletes,"Rep. Grijalva Reacts to SCOTUS Decisions Upholding Birthright Citizenship, Restrictions for Transgender Student Athletes",2026-06-30,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship and to allow states to restrict transgender athletes from competing in high school and collegiate sports: On birthright citizenship: “Today’s Supreme Court decision reaffirms what we have known all along: if you are born in this country, you are a United States citizen. This was never a legitimate legal question. It was a basic reading comprehension test of the Constitution. At its core, this case was rooted in Trump's anti-immigrant agenda and his effort to redefine who gets to be an American, and what this country looks like. While the rule of law prevailed today, this decision does not end this administration's assault on immigrant communities. The fight to defend their rights and uphold the Constitution is far from over. On transgender student athlete restrictions: “Transgender student-athletes make up a small fraction of young people in this country, yet Republicans have spent years turning one of the most vulnerable groups into a political scapegoat. At a time when families are struggling with rising costs, Republicans are targeting the wrong one percent – fixating on this tiny group of marginalized students instead of taking on the billionaires and special interests driving economic inequality. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of a team without being excluded because of who they are.”",1,2026-07-01T06:34:07Z,2026-07-01T06:35:35Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-ndaa-amendments-would-bar-trump-administration-s-use-of-military-personnel-and-resources-for-immigration-enforcement,Stanton NDAA Amendments Would Bar Trump Administration’s Use of Military Personnel and Resources for Immigration Enforcement,2026-06-29,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) offered two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to stop the Trump Administration from turning America's military into an arm of its immigration crackdown. This comes amidst reports from Bloomberg Law that the Department of Defense (DoD) is planning to begin involuntarily activating military lawyers to serve as immigration judges and to represent the government in cases involving detained migrant children. DoD has previouslyrequested civilian employees to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in border security missions. ""The Trump administration keeps blurring the line between national defense and their chaotic, cruel immigration agenda. The Department of Defense should be focused on real threats to our national security,"" said Stanton. Stanton’s first amendment would bar the Department of Defense from using funds to enter into new contracts—or execute existing ones—to support domestic immigration enforcement. The amendment directly targets a Trump administration scheme to use DoD contracting authority to help DHS sidestep local oversight, state laws, and federal procurement requirements to fast-track a nationwide network of warehouse-style ICE detention facilities, including one in Surprise, Arizona. A similar effort was led by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to amend the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2027 Defense appropriations bill. Stanton’s second amendment would prohibit DoD funds from being used to allow department staff to volunteer for or support immigration enforcement operations. The amendment responds to a memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last year authorizing DoD civilian employees to serve in a 180-day volunteer program embedded at ICE and CBP facilities—with some required to deploy within 96 hours of approval. Text to Stanton’s first amendment HERE.",1,2026-06-30T06:29:10Z,2026-06-30T06:30:42Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/as-screwworm-cases-rise-stanton-urges-usda-to-reestablish-screwworm-response-facility-in-arizona,"As Screwworm Cases Rise, Stanton Urges USDA to Reestablish Screwworm Response Facility in Arizona",2026-06-26,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to take swift action to strengthen Arizona's defenses against the growing outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS). The New World Screwworm is a flesh-eating parasite that feeds on living tissue and can cause severe injury or death in livestock and wildlife, with twenty-six confirmed domestic cases and infections detected within 500 miles of Arizona's border. In a letter to Secretary Rollins, Stanton urged the USDA to assess federal investments needed to restore a sterile fly dispersal facility in Douglas, Arizona, which served as a critical hub in the nation's first successful effort to eradicate screwworm from the United States. ""The reemergence of New World Screwworm is a national security emergency that requires our utmost attention and a rapid, strategic surge of resources to the Southwest,"" Stanton wrote. Stanton noted that the facility's location remains strategically advantageous as cases move closer to Arizona and as Arizona ranchers and cattle growers could soon face significant risks. In addition to restoring sterile fly operations in Douglas, Stanton called on the USDA to: Expand support for fly detection and verification efforts at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine's Diagnostic Laboratory, one of only three national sites screening for New World Screwworm. Utilize direct hiring authorities to increase staffing levels at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Reinvest in international monitoring and prevention programs designed to stop the spread of screwworm in Central America before it reaches the United States. The full letter is available HERE.",1,2026-06-27T06:16:17Z,2026-06-27T06:17:30Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-reacts-to-scotus-decisions-on-asylum-tps,"Rep. Grijalva Reacts to SCOTUS Decisions on Asylum, TPS",2026-06-25,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision to side with the Trump Administration’s policy of turning away asylum seekers at the southern border and to strip Temporary Protected Status from Syrian and Haitian TPS recipients: “Donald Trump is trying to change what our nation looks like – and the Supreme Court is enabling him,” said Rep. Grijalva. “Their right-wing majority sided with Trump’s extreme immigration agenda to block asylum seekers at the southern border and strip protections from people fleeing authoritarian regimes, war, and persecution. The right to seek asylum from life-threatening violence and persecution is not just enshrined in U.S. law – it is protected under international law. These rulings are a moral stain on the foundations of this country, and a betrayal of the values and principles we have both a legal and humanitarian responsibility to uphold.”",1,2026-06-26T06:29:35Z,2026-06-26T06:31:46Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-mayor-romero-slam-trump-for-holding-bipartisan-affordable-housing-bill-hostage,"Rep. Grijalva, Mayor Romero Slam Trump for Holding Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bill Hostage",2026-06-24,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued the following statements after President Trump announced he would not sign bipartisan legislation to expand affordable housing after it passed both chambers of Congress unless Congress passes the SAVE America Act – unrelated legislation to curtail voting rights. “This bipartisan bill is an important step towards addressing the housing crisis by expanding affordable housing supply, supporting homebuyers, and combating the growing role of private equity and corporate investors that are buying up thousands of homes and driving up rents,” said Rep. Grijalva. “Instead of delivering relief to working families, Trump is holding this bipartisan bill hostage for radical legislation that would disenfranchise millions of voters and restrict access to vote by mail, which 80% of Arizonans rely on. This is nothing more than a desperate attempt at a federal takeover of our elections because Trump knows voters will hold him accountable at the ballot box for tanking our economy.” ""The housing crisis is real, and we feel its impacts every day in Tucson,"" said Mayor Romero. ""I appreciate the bipartisan work that brought Congress together to address the urgent need for more affordable housing. Families struggling with rising housing costs cannot afford more delays. I urge the President to sign this bill. It is disappointing that legislation designed to help people find and afford housing is being held hostage to advance unrelated restrictions on voting rights.""",1,2026-06-25T06:30:03Z,2026-06-25T06:31:21Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-goldman-introduce-new-legislation-to-guard-against-federal-election-interference,"ANSARI, GOLDMAN INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO GUARD AGAINST FEDERAL ELECTION INTERFERENCE",2026-06-23,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Voting Systems Protection Act, new legislation to guard against election interference by the federal government. The legislation comes in response to the Trump administration’s repeated attempts to seize election infrastructure in several states over the last year as part of an ongoing effort to rig and cast doubt on the upcoming midterms. “In Arizona, we’re all too familiar with Donald Trump trying to interfere in our elections. The Constitution makes it clear that the administration of elections belongs to the states, not any president — particularly one seeking to illegally expand his corrupt overreach in furtherance of the same conspiracy theories and lies about the 2020 election that led to the January 6 insurrection. Arizona voters and all Americans should be able to trust that their voting systems are protected from political interference. Our Voting Systems Protection Act establishes clear safeguards to keep election administration in the hands of qualified state officials and the voters they serve,” said Rep Ansari. “This administration has spent the last year launching an unprecedented attack on the integrity of our voting systems and laying the groundwork to undermine our upcoming midterm elections,” said Rep. Goldman. “Congress must act now to rein in an out-of-control White House and to ensure that our elections remain free, fair, and secure. I am introducing the Voting Systems Protection Act with Rep. Ansari to enact additional guardrails around our elections and protect the future of our democracy.” The Trump Administration has repeatedly sought to seize election infrastructure and undermine the integrity of our elections. In early January 2026, President Trump expressed regret over not having directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to seize voting machines in the wake of the 2020 Presidential election. Days later, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on a Fulton County election center in Georgia based on widely debunked claims. In February, the Washington Post reported the circulation of a 17-page draft executive order among Trump allies and the White House that would declare a national emergency and, in part, direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate with the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence in the seizure of election systems, equipment and materials. President Trump has suggested that Republicans should “take over” elections and “nationalize the voting” in the United States.",1,2026-06-24T06:25:30Z,2026-06-24T06:26:49Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-ansari-votes-to-advance-bipartisan-housing-package-to-increase-supply-and-lower-costs,Rep. Ansari Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Increase Supply and Lower Costs,2026-06-23,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Legislation Represents the Most Sweeping Housing Legislation in Decades WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, voted in support of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to expand the nation’s housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and improve access to affordable housing opportunities for working families. “Housing affordability remains one of the most urgent challenges facing Arizonans. I hear from families every day who are being priced out of their neighborhoods and struggling to afford a home. This bill, which will soon become a law, is an important step towards expanding access to affordable housing for those in my district in Arizona and across the country,” said Rep. Ansari. “As Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Lowering Costs Task Force, I will continue holding affordability tours and listening directly to Americans, and ensuring that those conversations inform our work ahead.” Read bill text HERE. In her role as the Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, Ansari has held “Affordability Listening Tours” in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and soon Houston to hear firsthand from residents about how rising costs are affecting their households. The sessions have centered on the cost of essentials— housing, food, health care, gas, and utilities — and bringing that feedback back to Congress to help shape policies that address affordability challenges. Ansari also hosted the Taskforce’s first shadow hearing, titled “Building the New American Dream: Lowering Housing Costs for All.” The shadow hearing brought together Members of Congress, housing policy experts, and frontline advocates to confront the housing affordability crisis impacting families in Arizona and across the country. Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-06-24T06:25:30Z,2026-06-24T06:26:49Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-leads-letter-demanding-trump-administration-restore-title-ix-protections-for-student-survivors,Rep. Grijalva Leads Letter Demanding Trump Administration Restore Title IX Protections for Student Survivors,2026-06-23,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva, alongside Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and 35 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), called on Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to immediately restore and enforce critical Title IX protections for students who have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sex discrimination. Rep. Grijalva will also be signing on to a resolution led by Rep. Bonamici to impeach Secretary McMahon for violating her oath of office, making false and misleading statements to Congress, and violating federal law by illegally transferring the operations of multiple offices and more than 100 programs under the Department of Education to other federal agencies without the consent of Congress. In their letter, the Members raised alarm over the Department of Education’s failure to protect student survivors and hold schools accountable under Title IX. Since the beginning of the Trump Administration, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which is responsible for investigating claims of discrimination and harassment in schools, has not entered into a single resolution agreement addressing sexual harassment or sexual violence, despite hundreds of pending cases involving student survivors. “Every student deserves to learn in a safe environment free from sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination,” said Rep. Grijalva. “The Trump Administration has abandoned its responsibility to protect survivors and is instead dismantling the very systems designed to hold bad actors accountable. Students should not have to fight alone for basic civil rights protections. The Department of Education must stop prioritizing political agendas over justice and immediately restore the resources needed to investigate and resolve these cases.” The Members’ letter highlights the Trump Administration’s continued efforts to weaken the Office for Civil Rights, including placing hundreds of OCR employees on administrative leave and closing regional offices responsible for investigating discrimination complaints. These actions have significantly reduced the agency’s ability to respond to survivors and address a growing backlog of cases. The Members also condemned the Department’s decision to pursue politically motivated investigations while failing to resolve cases involving actual discrimination and harassment. “Protecting students’ civil rights is your fundamental responsibility as the Secretary of Education, and instead of using your authority to provide justice to survivors, you are weaponizing it against vulnerable students,” the Members wrote. “That is shameful.” The Members are demanding that the Department of Education: Prioritize the investigation and resolution of pending Title IX complaints; Restore resources and staffing dedicated to Title IX enforcement; End politically motivated investigations that divert resources away from protecting students; and Provide Congress with information on OCR staffing, caseloads, and enforcement activities. The letter was signed by 36 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Read the full letter here.",1,2026-06-24T06:25:30Z,2026-06-24T06:26:49Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-delivers-remarks-at-press-conference-in-support-of-karla-toledo,Rep. Grijalva Delivers Remarks at Press Conference in Support of Karla Toledo,2026-06-22,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ – U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva joined local community members at a press conference in support of Karla Toledo, who recently had deportation proceedings re-filed against her by DHS. Karla is a DACA recipient who was detained by ICE in Tucson on May 18th after they illegally entered her home despite having active DACA status, no criminal record, and having lived in the United States since she was brought to the country at just one year old. Rep. Grijalva visited Karla immediately in detention and later responded to ICE’s smear campaign against her. You can view Rep. Grijalva’s remarks here and Karla Toledo’s remarks here. Rep’s Grijalva’s remarks are also copied below: Buenos dias. Thank you all for being here. I want to begin by talking about Karla Toledo – not as a case number, not as a statistic, but as a member of our community. Karla was brought to the United States when she was just one year old. This is the only country she has ever known. Karla es parte de nuestra comunidad. Es nuestra vecina, nuestra amiga, y merece ser tratada con dignidad y respeto. She is a DACA recipient. She has no criminal record. She has dedicated herself to serving her community and is building a life here in Southern Arizona. Despite all of that, Karla finds herself once again facing deportation proceedings. It means living every day with uncertainty about whether you will be separated from your family, your community, and the life you have built. It means putting someone's future on hold. What makes this case even more disturbing is that DHS already asked immigration court to dismiss Karla’s deportation case. That court granted the request. But now, after putting Karla and her family through weeks of uncertainty, they have reversed course and started the process all over again. That is reprehensible. And through all of this, Karla has shown extraordinary courage. She could have stayed silent to try to navigate this ordeal in private. Few would have blamed her for doing so. Instead, she chose to speak out. She chose to tell her story not just for herself, but for other DREAMers and immigrant families facing similar fears – including 19,000 DACA recipients in Arizona alone. A Los DREAMers quiero que sepan algo: no están solos. Los vemos. Los apoyamos. Y vamos a seguir luchando por ustedes. Karla has used her voice to shine a light on what is happening and to remind us that behind every immigration case is a human being with a family, a community, and a future worth fighting for. Last week marked fourteen years since the creation of DACA. For fourteen years, DREAMers have strengthened our communities, taught in our schools, cared for patients in our hospitals, started businesses, and contributed to this country in countless ways. Karla represents the very best of that legacy. Her case is also a reminder that immigration policy is not an abstract political debate. It affects real people, real families, and entire communities. I am calling on DHS to stop playing games with Karla’s life and to drop the deportation proceedings. They have already done it once before. They know that they’re in the wrong. We need to hold the officers who illegally entered Karla’s home accountable for what they did. Nadie debería vivir con miedo de ser separado de su familia o del único hogar que conoce. ICE is in the wrong here—not Karla. That’s why they are retaliating against her for being outspoken. Karla is a huge black eye to ICE. This is a failure of our federal government. This is not a failure of anyone that is a DREAMer.",1,2026-06-23T06:27:52Z,2026-06-23T06:29:20Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-calls-on-dhs-to-extend-public-comment-period-abandon-plans-for-proposed-marana-detention-facility,"Rep. Grijalva Calls on DHS to Extend Public Comment Period, Abandon Plans for Proposed Marana Detention Facility",2026-06-18,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ – U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security discretely published an environmental floodplain report about the proposed detention facility in Marana, Arizona. Unless extended, the deadline for public input would close today. This comes after a new report that DHS is selling seven of the eleven warehouses it recently purchased for detention purposes across the country. “Once again, DHS is rushing through a public comment period to avoid public scrutiny and expedite Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Our community has already made its concerns clear. DHS should extend the review period by at least 30 days to give the public a meaningful opportunity to review this report and provide feedback. Apart from the environmental impacts, DHS’s plans to double the occupancy capacity of this facility, especially when we have seen the sub-human conditions at the existing facilities it oversees, is a bright red flag.” “Human beings are not cargo to be warehoused in detention facilities, where far too many are denied even the most basic medical care and treatment. DHS should abandon its plans for this facility, just as they have done with others around the country. This endeavor has proven to be a giant waste of taxpayer dollars – but a giant windfall for private detention companies that have gotten paid millions of dollars for empty beds.”",1,2026-06-19T06:50:32Z,2026-06-19T06:53:40Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-us-iran-agreement,Rep. Grijalva Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement,2026-06-18,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"“While I am relieved to see hostilities come to an end, at least temporarily, one fundamental question remains: Why did we go to war with Iran in the first place? This conflict claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members, killed thousands of civilians including innocent children, cost tens of billions of dollars, and inflicted economic pain on families across the country.” “Yet after all of that sacrifice and destruction, we are left worse off than when this conflict began. The world is less stable, and we are in a far weaker position to negotiate a lasting agreement that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon than we were under the 2015 Obama Iran deal that Trump withdrew from. This conflict was an unnecessary and profound failure. Americans should remember that Trump cannot be trusted to keep his word. Congress must reassert its power to ensure stability and diplomacy instead of engaging in reckless wars.”",1,2026-06-19T06:50:32Z,2026-06-19T06:53:40Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-statement-on-u-s-iran-agreement,Stanton Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement,2026-06-18,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON DC – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “Trump’s war-of-choice in Iran was a disaster waiting to happen. He never should have started this conflict, and this agreement proves it. More than 100 days later, his recklessness has left Americans poorer, weaker, and less safe. Trump bragged he could get a stronger deal than the JCPOA. He did not. He tore up an agreement that had Iran’s nuclear program under real limits with inspectors in place. He chose war instead, and left Americans to pay the price: fourteen servicemembers’ lives lost, hundreds more wounded, billions of taxpayer dollars wasted, and higher costs at home. This “deal” isn’t a deal at all. Trump is making massive concessions, all before Iran has made a single lasting commitment on its nuclear program. The deal hands the Iranian regime $300 billion, lifts sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, and gives Iran access to its frozen funds for reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that was open before the war began. It secures no guarantee American and allied vessels will be able to pass permanently toll-free. And to make matters worse, Trump’s war only hardened Iran’s radical leadership. At the end of the day, we are back to the same position we were in when we tried to get a deal with Iran on its nuclear program back in February. Congress must be briefed on the agreement immediately, but it’s clear the Administration has work to do to strengthen this deal over the 60-day ceasefire period.”",1,2026-06-19T06:50:32Z,2026-06-19T06:53:40Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-secures-release-of-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas,"Stanton Secures Release of Margoth and Dilan Paredes, Tempe Family Held in ICE Detention in Texas",2026-06-17,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON DC – Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., announced Tempe resident Margoth Paredes-Ortiz and her 14-year-old son Dilan Maney Paredes were freed from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Texas and arrived back in Arizona. The family will remain in Arizona as their case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals. “Tempe is Margoth and Dilan’s home. Their detention reflects the outrageous, misguided priorities under Trump's mass deportation agenda,” Stanton said. Stanton continued, “Thank you to Congressman Joaquin Castro for assisting my office in this case, and for his continued leadership in the fight to shut down the inhumane Dilley facility.” Background: Margoth fled Ecuador after she and Dilan were held at gunpoint while she was at work. She sought asylum upon arriving in the United States in 2023. Dilan was enrolled at Cecil Shamley School in Tempe at the time of their detention. While in detention, Margoth reported that Dilan experienced significant emotional distress, frequently crying and struggling to understand the circumstances of their detention. ICE confirmed to Stanton’s office that no removal is imminent as her case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals. While in detention, Stanton's office took the following actions on behalf of the family: Coordinated with Congressman Joaquín Castro's (D-TX) office, legal advocates, and Texas-based immigration organizations to help ensure Margoth and Dilan have access to legal representation.",1,2026-06-18T06:41:00Z,2026-06-18T06:43:25Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-dhs-re-filing-deportation-proceedings-against-karla-toledo,Rep. Grijalva Statement on DHS Re-filing Deportation Proceedings Against Karla Toledo,2026-06-16,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Tucson, AZ – U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after it was reported that DHS has placed Karla Toledo back in deportation proceedings. This comes after DHS previously filed a motion asking the immigration court to dismiss those deportation proceedings, which the court granted. Karla is a DACA recipient who was detained by ICE in Tucson on May 18th after they illegally entered her home despite having active DACA status, no criminal record, and having lived in the United States since she was brought to the country at just one year old. Rep. Grijalva visited Karla immediately in detention and later responded to ICE’s smear campaign against her. “DHS needs to stop playing games with Karla’s life. They have already dropped her deportation case once before. Their decision to re-file raises the question whether they are retaliating against Karla for speaking out. On the heels of the 14th anniversary of DACA, it is mind-boggling that the Trump Administration is targeting someone like Karla – a DACA recipient with no criminal record, a strong record of service to her community, and someone who has lived here almost her entire life. The targeting of DREAMers like Karla proves that these immigration raids were never about public safety or border security. To add insult to injury, ICE has yet to answer for why they unlawfully stormed Karla’s home without a judicial warrant.”",1,2026-06-18T06:41:00Z,2026-06-18T06:43:25Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-provides-update-on-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas,"Stanton Provides Update on Margoth and Dilan Paredes, Tempe Family Held in ICE Detention in Texas",2026-06-15,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said he has spoken directly with Tempe resident Margoth Paredes-Ortiz who, along with her 14-year-old son Dilan, has now spent more than two weeks detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Margoth and Dilan were taken into custody on May 26, 2026. Today, June 15, marks 20 days since the children were taken into federal immigration custody — an important deadline under the landmark 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which protects children from prolonged detention. ""A mother and her son belong at home, not in a detention facility hundreds of miles from their community. Margoth and Dilan fled real violence in Ecuador and built a life in Tempe. I will not stop fighting for their return,” Stanton said. Background: Margoth fled Ecuador after she and Dilan were held at gunpoint while she was at work. She sought asylum upon arriving in the United States in 2023. Dilan, who was enrolled at Cecil Shamley School in Tempe at the time of their detention, is now experiencing significant emotional distress. Margoth reports he cries frequently and doesn’t understand the circumstances of their detention. ICE confirmed to Stanton’s office that no removal is imminent as her case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Stanton's office has taken the following actions on behalf of the family: Submitted a formal congressional inquiry to ICE's Office of Congressional Relations requesting written updates on the family's case and detention conditions, and requested a direct call with the acting director of ICE. Coordinated with Congressman Joaquín Castro's (D-TX) office, legal advocates, and Texas-based immigration organizations to help ensure Margoth and Dilan have access to legal representation. Continued to monitor conditions at the Dilley facility, including access to food, water, educational programming, legal calls, and medical care. Background on the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement The 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement “sets out nationwide policy for the detention, release, and treatment of minors” in federal immigration custody. Under the agreement, when immigration authorities take a minor into custody, they must “expeditiously process the minor” and release the minor “without unnecessary delay” to a parent, legal guardian, adult relative, other approved custodian, or licensed program willing to accept custody. If release cannot be effected, the agreement requires that the minor be placed in the “least restrictive setting” appropriate to the minor’s age and special needs, consistent with the government’s interest in ensuring appearance in immigration proceedings and protecting the minor’s well-being and the safety of others. In practical terms, the agreement requires the government to: Expeditiously process the minor after taking the child into custody; Release the minor “without unnecessary delay” to an approved parent, guardian, relative, custodian, or licensed program; or Place the minor in the “least restrictive setting” and, where release is not effected, in a “licensed program.”",1,2026-06-18T06:41:00Z,2026-06-18T06:43:25Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/grijalva-demands-due-process-for-tucson-daca-recipient-facing-deportation,Grijalva Demands Due Process for Tucson DACA Recipient Facing Deportation,2026-06-12,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva today called on federal authorities to release DACA recipient Jessica Corrales-Duarte from immigration detention, reunite her with her family, and halt deportation proceedings. She is currently facing a misdemeanor charge for a minor offense in municipal court but has been unable to appear in court to defend herself due to her detention. She faces the prospect of deportation under the Laken Riley Act passed last year, which subjects certain immigrants to detention and removal proceedings based on pending charges rather than a criminal conviction. Representative Grijalva released the following statement: “ICE is going after yet another DACA recipient in our community. Her name is Jessica Corrales-Duarte and she is a constituent of mine. Jessica is a married 29-year-old mother of two young girls. She was born in Mexico and brought to the United States when she was just two years old. Jessica is facing misdemeanor charges related to an alleged minor offense. According to her attorney, she has no prior criminal record. Jessica wasn’t able to attend a hearing today in municipal court to defend herself because she has been held at a federal detention facility in Eloy for the last six months. Like anyone else in this country, she is entitled to due process and to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. However, there is a real possibility that she will be deported without ever getting her day in court. That is both cruel and fundamentally unjust. This is a direct consequence of the Laken Riley Act, where a mere accusation — not a conviction — of a minor offense is enough to trigger deportation. I am calling on federal authorities to release Jessica from detention, reunite her with her family, and halt all deportation proceedings. No mother who has spent nearly her entire life in this country should be torn away from her children.” ###",1,2026-06-13T06:32:19Z,2026-06-13T06:34:27Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-lawler-unveil-bipartisan-package-to-strengthen-america-s-response-to-extreme-heat,"Stanton, Lawler Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America’s Response to Extreme Heat",2026-06-12,2026,2026-06,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 (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwide. Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in America — killing more people every year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. Phoenix continues to shatter heat records, with high temperatures arriving earlier and lasting longer, and now, scientists are predicting that 2026 and 2027 will rank among the hottest years on record. As a growing number of communities from the Southwest to the Northeast face greater risks from extreme heat, the Extreme Heat Caucus is championing bipartisan approaches to address this deadly threat. ""In Phoenix, we just lived through our hottest spring on record, and we know the heat is only getting worse. This package gives Congress the awareness tools, the data, and the serious policy infrastructure to get ahead of a crisis that is already here. I'm grateful for Congressman Lawler's leadership and partnership in getting this done,” said Congressman Greg Stanton. ""Extreme heat is not a future challenge; it is a present-day reality affecting communities in New York, Arizona, and across the country. This bipartisan package will help us better understand the scope of the problem, improve public awareness and preparedness, and ensure policymakers have the information needed to protect public health, strengthen resilience, and save lives,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. The package includes three measures: The National Extreme Heat Awareness Week — A resolution designating July 3–10, 2026, as National Extreme Heat Awareness Week, supporting a nationwide effort to educate Americans on the risks extreme heat poses to public health, infrastructure, agriculture, energy systems, and economic productivity. The Extreme Heat Congressional Advisory Commission Act — Establishes a bipartisan commission to examine extreme heat through national and global security lenses, evaluating its impacts on critical infrastructure, military readiness, economic stability, public health, and emergency preparedness. The commission would be tasked with delivering Congress both short- and long-term policy recommendations.",1,2026-06-13T06:32:19Z,2026-06-13T06:34:27Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-helps-introduce-keep-public-dollars-in-public-schools-act,Rep. Grijalva Helps Introduce Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act,2026-06-11,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) today joined Representatives Gwen Moore, Suzanne Bonamici, Mark Pocan, and Maxwell Frost in introducing the Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act, legislation to repeal the federal private school voucher tax credit created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in public schools. The Senate version of this legislation has been introduced by Senator Mark Kelly (S.4297). The legislation comes as Arizona continues to serve as a cautionary example of the consequences of expanding private school voucher programs without adequate oversight. Arizona's universal voucher program now costs taxpayers more than $1 billion annually and has been rife with allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. In one of many cases, two out-of-state individuals pleaded guilty to creating dozens of fictitious ""ghost students"" and using forged documents to fraudulently obtain more than $110,000 in taxpayer-funded voucher dollars. State audits and reporting have also documented voucher funds being used for questionable purchases, such as trips to Disneyland, diamond rings, and lingerie. ""Arizona's misguided experiment with universal private school vouchers should serve as a warning to the rest of the country. We've watched public education dollars diverted into a system plagued by abuse – from fraudulent 'ghost student' schemes to reports of taxpayer-funded purchases of luxury goods and vacations,"" said Rep. Grijalva. ""The federal government should not replicate this failed program on a national scale. The Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act will help ensure federal taxpayer dollars strengthen the public schools that serve the overwhelming majority of America's children, not subsidize privatization schemes rife with fraud."" Public schools educate approximately 90 percent of students in the United States and are required to comply with federal civil rights laws, accountability standards, transparency requirements, and protections for students with disabilities. Private schools, however, are not subject to the same standards. “Arizona ranks nearly last in the nation in per-student funding, and we see the consequences every day — with schools closing and low pay pushing great educators out of the classroom. We can’t afford to divert more public dollars into private hands,” said Marisol Garcia, President of the Arizona Education Association. “Arizona’s voucher program — which is a model for the Trump administration’s national voucher program — has been a disaster for our state. Arizona educators are proud to see our own Congresswoman Grijalva and Senator Kelly lead the fight to keep public funds in public schools, and we look forward to working with them to get this bill passed into law."" The tax credit provides up to $1,700 annually to individual taxpayers for donations to an eligible scholarship granting organizations (SGO) to fund private K–12 education expenses through “scholarships.” This new tax credit created a federal entitlement for private school subsidy programs while reducing federal revenues available for public education, special education, teacher support, school nutrition, and other critical priorities. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that this new program is projected to divert more than $4 billion of tax revenue away from traditional education programs, although the loss of revenue will likely be much higher. This risks accelerating disinvestment in public schools, particularly in rural communities and underserved areas where private school alternatives are limited or nonexistent. The Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act of 2026 would fully repeal this tax credit and restore the longstanding principle that federal education policy should prioritize strong, accessible, and accountable public schools for every child.",1,2026-06-12T06:37:16Z,2026-06-12T06:39:00Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-san-carlos-apache-tribe-chairman-rambler-pen-op-ed-oak-flat-mine-harms-national-security-sacred-tribal-land,"Rep. Grijalva, San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Rambler Pen Op-Ed: “Oak Flat Mine Harms National Security, Sacred Tribal Land”",2026-06-11,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler penned an op-ed in the Arizona Republic highlighting the Trump Administration's decision to transfer Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, to a foreign-owned mining company with ties to the People's Republic of China. In the op-ed, Chairman Rambler and Rep. Grijalva argue that the administration's claims that the transfer is necessary for national security ring hollow when the deal hands public land and copper to foreign corporations while threatening Indigenous religious practices, Arizona's water supply, and a sacred landscape that has been used by the Apache people since time immemorial. The piece also highlights the need to protect land that is adjacent to the transferred land from mining infrastructure, which is what recently introduced legislation by Rep. Grijalva aims to do. The full op-ed is copied below: “For decades, tribes, faith leaders, and allies across the country have fought to protect Oak Flat, a sacred landscape in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, also known as Chí’chil Biłdagoteel in Apache. But on March 13, under the pretense of securing minerals for our “national security,” the Trump administration gave away 2,422 acres of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign-owned mining company with ties to the People’s Republic of China. The decision is as shameful as it is bewildering: after calling the tribes who have been fighting to protect this land “anti-American,” Trump handed our public lands — and the minerals beneath their surface — to foreign-owned corporations, with no guarantees to benefit the American people. To be clear, Oak Flat is not simply real estate. Since time immemorial, the Apache people have prayed here, sought sanctuary and spiritual cleansing, and gathered traditional foods and medicine from this area. Coming of age ceremonies for young Apache women are still held here and religious leaders often visit to seek divine inspiration. It is a place of deep cultural and spiritual significance, formally listed as a Traditional Cultural Place on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite this history, the transfer of Oak Flat was snuck last-minute behind closed doors into an unrelated defense spending bill in 2014 with no public input or oversight, continuing an ugly legacy of stealing Indigenous land. With title in hand, Resolution Copper now plans to construct one of the largest underground copper mines in North America directly beneath Oak Flat using a method that will cause the surface to collapse into a crater nearly two miles wide and more than 1,000 feet deep. A sacred landscape that has sustained Native people for centuries will be destroyed for good. And despite this administration’s claims, the travesty of destroying Oak Flat will give the American people nothing – not even the copper itself. The land transfer included no requirements that the copper be processed or sold in the United States. Resolution Copper is jointly owned by foreign mining corporations Rio Tinto and BHP. Rio Tinto’s largest shareholder is Chinalco, which is wholly owned by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Both corporations generate significant revenue by exporting minerals to China, and Rio Tinto has described China as “the most profitable destination” for copper. To add insult to injury, American taxpayers won’t receive a single cent in royalties—even though this copper is being extracted from what was once public land. That is the contradiction at the heart of this deal: we are being told it’s necessary for American security, while it will actually benefit foreign interests more than our own communities. It reflects a broader pattern we have seen across the country and around the world: Indigenous communities being forced to bear the cost of extraction while others reap the benefits. The damage will not stop at the boundaries of the 2,422 acres that were given away. The Trump administration has greenlit roads, pipelines, power lines, and other industrial infrastructure that would permanently scar the rest of this sacred landscape. That is why we are introducing legislation that would permanently prohibit mining-related activities on adjacent public land also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Traditional Cultural Place. Although we cannot undo the shame of this giveaway, we still have the power, and the responsibility, to keep it from getting worse. The mine will also generate an estimated 1.4 billion tons of toxic waste, squander more than 250 billion gallons of Arizona’s water, and potentially draw from the Colorado River which is at historically low levels. Taken together, the full picture of Resolution Copper’s mine is stark: We bear the risks. Foreign interests reap the rewards. That’s why this fight must continue. The San Carlos Apache Tribe and other Oak Flat allies are seeking judicial review of the shameful giveaway of Oak Flat, but Congress must also act. This moment demands a broader reckoning. If the United States is serious about national security, it cannot keep handing public land to foreign-owned corporations with no accountability to the American people. What happened at Oak Flat is not a national security strategy. It is an assault on the human rights of Indigenous peoples, a fraud against the American people, and proof that this administration will protect corporate interests, even foreign-owned ones, instead of the American people. ###",1,2026-06-12T06:37:16Z,2026-06-12T06:39:00Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-castro-barrag-n-demand-transparency-on-dna-collection-of-detained-families-at-dilley-detention-facility,"Stanton, Castro, Barragán Demand Transparency on DNA Collection of Detained Families at Dilley Detention Facility",2026-06-11,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about the collection and use of DNA from families detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. “During our visit, we learned that ICE collects DNA samples from individuals detained at the facility, including parents and children. Given the sensitive nature of biometric information, we seek greater transparency regarding these practices and assurance that these samples are being utilized responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and policies,” the lawmakers wrote. In the letter, the lawmakers request detailed information regarding DNA collection policies and protocols and ask for responses to the following questions no later than June 17, 2026: A detailed description of ICE's policies and procedures regarding the collection of DNA from adults and minors detained at the Dilley facility. A description of all databases, federal agencies, contractors, or third parties with whom DNA profiles or related information may be shared. Information regarding how long DNA samples and resulting profiles are retained and the process, if any, for expungement or deletion. Any guidance provided to families regarding their rights, the purpose of collection, and how their genetic information will be used. Any assessments conducted regarding the privacy, civil rights, or civil liberties implications of collecting DNA from children and family units. Additionally, the lawmakers raised concerns about the lack of educational programming at the facility. Local ICE officials informed them that only two certified teachers were on site despite a population of 97 children on the day of their May 26 visit. The full letter is here.",1,2026-06-12T06:37:16Z,2026-06-12T06:39:00Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-delivers-floor-speech-highlighting-contributions-of-arizonas-iranian-community-calls-for-temporary-protected-status,"Ansari Delivers Floor Speech Highlighting Contributions of Arizona’s Iranian Community, Calls for Temporary Protected Status",2026-06-10,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON –Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, legislation she introduced to provide Temporary Protected Status and work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals already living legally in the United States. “Our bill is about fairness. It is about keeping a promise to people who followed the law, complied with every immigration requirement, and came to this country to study, research, innovate, and contribute,” said Rep. Ansari. “Just in Arizona, I’ve heard from dozens of students, scientists, engineers, and researchers whose lives have been thrown into limbo by the chaos unleashed by the Trump Administration. These are real people contributing to America’s future.” WATCH Below is a transcript of Rep. Ansari’s full remarks as delivered on the House Floor: Mister Speaker, I rise today in support of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, legislation I introduced alongside Congressman Tom Suozzi to provide Temporary Protected Status and work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals already living legally in the United States. Our bill is about fairness. It is about keeping a promise to people who followed the law, complied with every immigration requirement, and came to this country to study, research, innovate, and contribute. It is also personal to me. My father came to the United States as a student. Like so many others I’ve met in Arizona, he came here legally, pursued his education, and built a life grounded in opportunity and hard work. These stories are not unique. They are shared by thousands of Iranian students and researchers who now find themselves caught in uncertainty through no fault of their own. Just in Arizona, I’ve heard from dozens of students, scientists, engineers, and researchers whose lives have been thrown into limbo by the chaos unleashed by the Trump Administration. These are real people contributing to America’s future. One Arizona State University graduate earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, researching biomedical technologies for neurological diseases through NIH-funded projects. He secured a competitive position at Mayo Clinic to continue federally funded medical research, but because his employment authorization remains frozen, he has spent months unable to work, without income, and without health insurance. Another researcher at ASU completed her Ph.D. studying how lighting and design affect migraine patients, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. She had a job offer waiting for her at a major architecture and design firm in Arizona. She did everything right. She filed every document on time. Yet she still cannot begin her work because her case remains stuck in administrative limbo created by the Trump Administration. I heard from a Ph.D. researcher working on artificial intelligence for power grid reliability–crucial in my state. His research was recognized in a Department of Energy competition. And yet despite receiving job opportunities from American employers, he cannot legally begin contributing those skills. I heard from a biomedical researcher working on brain cancer drug development at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Her work has already contributed to projects that advanced into human clinical trials here in Arizona. She came to the United States to help sick people and advance science. Instead, she now faces the possibility of being forced to leave the country just as she nears completion of her doctorate. And I heard from an Iranian Ph.D. student in public health here in Arizona whose husband waited nearly two years in administrative processing for a dependent visa, only to ultimately be denied after chaotic Trump policies prevented him from getting the visa he was promised. After ten years of marriage, they are now separated indefinitely. These individuals are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for their lawful applications to be processed fairly, and they are asking not to be punished because of where they were born. These students and researchers are conducting NIH-funded cancer research, developing biomedical technologies, strengthening artificial intelligence systems, improving public health, advancing clean energy reliability, and helping American universities and employers remain globally competitive. The United States spent taxpayer dollars on training many of these individuals. American universities recruited them. Federal grants supported their research. And American hospitals and companies offered them jobs. And now, after years of education and contribution, we are telling them they may not be allowed to continue their work and could be forced to return to Iran amid a dire human rights crisis worsened by ongoing hostilities and increased repression by the Islamic Republic. Many Iranians residing in the U.S. have participated in anti-Islamic Republic and pro-democracy demonstrations in recent years, putting them at greater risk of persecution in Iran. My bill grants Temporary Protected Status and work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals legally present in the United States while their immigration matters remain pending. Importantly, this legislation includes safeguards to ensure that individuals connected to the Islamic Republic are not eligible for relief. This is targeted relief for ordinary civilians, students, researchers, scientists, families, and professionals who have complied with the law and built lives in our communities. As the first Iranian American Democrat elected to Congress, I know personally how deeply these stories resonate across our communities. But this issue is larger than any one community. It is about whether America remains a country that rewards talent, values fairness, supports scientific innovation, and honors due process. It is about whether we treat people with dignity when they have followed every rule we asked them to follow. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, and I yield back. ###",1,2026-06-11T06:38:38Z,2026-06-11T06:41:07Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-secures-more-than-15-million-for-community-projects-across-southern-arizona-in-house-appropriations-bills,Rep. Grijalva Secures More Than $15 Million for Community Projects Across Southern Arizona in House Appropriations Bills,2026-06-10,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva announced that 20 Community Project Funding requests she submitted on behalf of Southern Arizona communities have been included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills, totaling $15,016,664 in proposed federal investments. This funding must still be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law. One project, the Copper Queen Library in Bisbee, was not included in the final appropriations bills. “I am proud to have secured inclusion of more than $15 million in Community Project Funding requests from across CD-7 in the House appropriations bills,” said Rep. Grijalva. “These investments span city centers, rural communities, and Tribal Nations throughout Southern Arizona and represent an important step toward delivering the federal resources our communities need and deserve. Every one of these projects reflects priorities identified by local communities and will deliver real benefits for Southern Arizona families — from improving public safety and infrastructure to expanding access to health care, housing, education, and economic opportunity.” The projects included in the House appropriations bills are below: Pima County Projects South 12th Avenue Corridor Safety and Complete Streets Improvement Project Recipient: City of Tucson Funding Included in House Bill: $850,000 Description of Project: This project funds safety, accessibility, and streetscape improvements along South 12th Avenue, including traffic-calming measures, pedestrian enhancements, shade structures, and green stormwater infrastructure. The project will improve safety while supporting local businesses and climate resilience. “South 12th Avenue, La Doce, is a vital corridor for Tucson. This investment will help make it safer and more accessible for Tucsonans and visitors,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “I am grateful to Congresswoman Grijalva for championing this project, which aligns with our broader efforts to improve transportation and pedestrian safety, and strengthen neighborhoods.” The Stone and Speedway Housing Development Recipient: City of Tucson Funding Included in House Bill: $1,800,000 Description of Project: This project supports Phase 2 of a mixed-income, transit-oriented housing development along Tucson's future Bus Rapid Transit corridor. The development will create new affordable housing, commercial space, and infrastructure improvements in a high-priority redevelopment area. “Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Tucson families. I appreciate Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva’s leadership in securing $1.8 million for the Stone & Speedway Housing Development, which will help create 119 new affordable housing units in the heart of the “Thrive in the ‘05,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “Investments like this help create the housing people need close to their jobs, transit, education opportunities, and essential services. This is great for our economy and great for Tucson.” Fry Apartments Rehabilitation Recipient: City of Tucson Funding Included in House Bill: $850,000 Description of Project: This project renovates and expands the Fry Apartments to preserve and increase deeply affordable housing near downtown Tucson. Improvements include modernization of existing units, construction of new affordable units, and the addition of community amenities for residents. “Preserving existing affordable housing, like the Fry Apartments, is just as important as building new housing. The funding Congresswoman Grijalva secured for these one- and two-bedroom apartments will protect affordable housing for families who are already struggling,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “Her support recognizes that long-term affordability depends on both expanding and preserving our housing stock.” Adult Learner Access & Facilities Improvements Recipient: Pima Community College Funding Included in House Bill: $850,000 Description of Project: This project modernizes instructional and student services facilities at Pima Community College to expand access to adult education and workforce training programs. Improvements include flexible HyFlex classrooms, upgraded student service centers, and enhanced learning spaces for adult learners. “Pima Community College is grateful to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva for securing the Adult Learners Facilities Improvements dollars for the College in the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Transportation-Housing & Urban Development,” said Dr. Jeffrey Nasse, Chancellor of Pima Community College. “These dollars will support a core function of the college by enhancing spaces for our Adult Education learners to acquire needed workforce skills and will make it easier for those learners to attend classes both in-person and remotely.” Benson Highway / Columbus Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project Recipient: Pima County Funding Included in House Bill: $500,000 Description of Project: This project improves safety and restructures the intersection of Benson Highway and Columbus Boulevard through roadway realignment, pedestrian enhancements, lighting upgrades, and accessibility improvements. The project will reduce the risk of serious crashes while improving travel for drivers, pedestrians, and transit users. Tucson Mountain Park Conveyance System Improvements Recipient: Pima County Funding Included in House Bill: $2,250,000 Description of Project: This project will replace a critical water conveyance system serving Tucson Mountain Park. The improvements will help ensure reliable water service for major public destinations, including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Old Tucson, picnic areas, and recreational facilities. “As Pima County celebrates 25 years of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, we thank Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva for championing the Tucson Mountain Park water line replacement project,” said District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano. “Rep. Grijalva’s support of this critical infrastructure investment reflects her continued commitment to preserving the Sonoran Desert’s natural beauty, wildlife habitat, and public lands for generations to come.” Marana Health 3D Mammography Expansion Recipient: Marana Health Funding Included in House Bill: $737,000 Description of Project: This project funds two 3D mammography units to expand breast cancer screening capacity at Marana Health clinics in South Tucson and Central Tucson. The equipment will increase access to 7,000–10,000 additional life-saving screenings a year for women in medically underserved communities across Southern Arizona. “This Community Project Funding represents an important opportunity to invest in the health and well-being of our community,” said Jacquelyn Soltero, Grant Administration Specialist at Marana Health. “This project aligns with Marana Health’s mission to improve access, reduce barriers, and ensure that individuals and families receive the services they need close to home.” South Tucson Neighborhood Revitalization Project Recipient: City of South Tucson Funding Included in House Bill: $850,000 Description of Project: This project creates an emergency home repair program for low-income homeowners and modernizes of the John Valenzuela Youth Center in South Tucson. The investment will improve housing stability, strengthen youth programming, and enhance critical community facilities. “The City of South Tucson is deeply grateful to Representative Adelita Grijalva for championing this critical investment in our community,” said Veronica Moreno, City Manager for the City of South Tucson. “This funding will help low-income families remain safely in their homes while revitalizing the John Valenzuela Youth Center, creating lasting opportunities for our youth and strengthening the well-being, resilience, and future of South Tucson. Sahuarita Police Department Sustainable Emergency Power Initiative Recipient: Town of Sahuarita Funding Included in House Bill: $250,000 Description of Project: This project transforms the Sahuarita Police Department headquarters into a resilient emergency operations center through the installation of a high-capacity battery storage system. The project allows for uninterrupted emergency response and communications during power outages and natural disasters. ""The Town of Sahuarita is very grateful to Representative Grijalva for championing our communities needs by including the Sahuarita Police Department's Emergency Power Initiative in the initial appropriations request,” said Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy. “This funding is a crucial step forward in addressing our town's critical infrastructure and public safety priorities to support our community's incredible growth."" Tribal Communities Itom Ili Tosapo Am Remtituane Early Childhood Learning Center Recipient: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Funding Included in House Bill: $803,000 Description of Project: This project supports Phase 2 construction of the Itom Ili Tosapo Am Remtituane Early Childhood Learning Center, including classrooms, teacher workspace, a kitchen, and multipurpose space. The project expands access to early childhood education for Tribal families while supporting language revitalization and school readiness. “These material conditions directly impact early childhood development and long-term educational outcomes,” said Augustine Romero, Director of the Education Division at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. “Investment in culturally grounded early learning infrastructure is essential to mitigating child poverty, supporting working families, and advancing Tribal self-determination.” Tohono O’odham Nation Western Police & Fire Substation / Emergency Operations Center Equipment Recipient: Tohono O’odham Nation Funding Included in House Bill: $375,000 Description of Project: This project provides critical technology and equipment for the Tohono O’odham Nation's Western Police and Fire Substation and Regional Emergency Operations Center. The investment will strengthen emergency response coordination and public safety services in remote areas of the Nation. Santa Cruz County West Frontage Road and Peck Canyon Roundabout Enhancements Project Recipient: Santa Cruz County Funding Included in House Bill: $500,000 Description of Project: This project will construct a permanent roundabout at the intersection of Peck Canyon Road and the I-19 West Frontage Road in Rio Rico. The project will improve traffic safety, reduce congestion, and enhance access to schools, medical facilities, and local businesses. ""We are grateful to Representative Grijalva for championing this project and securing federal funding for Santa Cruz County,” said the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. “The permanent roundabout will provide a safer, long-term solution for residents, families, and students traveling through the area."" Cochise County Port of Entry Potable Water Distribution System Improvement Project Recipient: City of Douglas Funding Included in House Bill: $746,868 Description of Project: This project expands and modernizes the potable water distribution system serving the Douglas Port of Entry. The improvements will increase capacity, improve water pressure, and support border security, trade, and economic activity. Chiricahua Diabetes Care Expansion Recipient: Chiricahua Community Health Centers Funding Included in House Bill: $204,000 Description of Project: This project expands diabetes care services in Douglas and surrounding communities through new screening equipment and medication delivery services. The project will improve access to preventative care and help patients better manage chronic conditions. “This support will elevate access to not only critical diagnostic equipment for eye disease and bone health, but will also enhance our ability to prevent the same illnesses via delivery of medication directly to the homes of our patients,” said Dr. Darlene Melk, Chief Medical Officer for Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc in Cochise County. “Chiricahua is proud to turn no patient away based on the ability to pay, and this funding will help Chiricahua to reach any and all in our region.Thank you, Congresswoman Grijalva, for helping us better serve your constituents in the community of Douglas!” Yuma County San Luis Downtown Revitalization Recipient: City of San Luis Funding Included in House Bill: $1,250,000 Description of Project: This project will construct a new downtown park and plaza in the City of San Luis. The project creates a central gathering space for community events, improves walkability, and supports economic revitalization in the city's historic downtown district. “The Downtown Revitalization Park and Plaza project has been years in the making and represents a continued investment in revitalizing Downtown San Luis, creating public spaces that enhance quality of life for residents, support local businesses, and improve the experience for visitors to our community,” said San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel. “We appreciate Congresswoman Grijalva’s support for the San Luis Downtown Revitalization Park and Plaza project and the City of San Luis.” Arizona Western College Rural Workforce Training Expansion Recipient: Arizona Western College Funding Included in House Bill: $700,000 Description of Project: This project expands workforce training opportunities at Arizona Western College's San Luis Campus through the creation of HVAC, plumbing, logistics, and supply chain training facilities. The project addresses workforce shortages while creating pathways to family-sustaining careers in South Yuma County. “Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not always within reach. This investment will bring high-demand skilled trades training directly to South Yuma County, opening doors to family-sustaining careers and strengthening the workforce that powers our region’s economy,” said Dr. Reetika Dhawan – President, Arizona Western College. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Grijalva for supporting pathways that help our residents learn, earn, and thrive close to home.” Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project Recipient: City of Somerton Funding Included in House Bill: $1,007,060 “We are extremely grateful for Congresswoman Grijalva’s leadership in securing $1,007,060 for the State Avenue Improvements in the fiscal year 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill,” said Somerton Mayor Jerry Anaya. “For too long, this road has become impassable due to summer monsoon storms that flood this roadway. This critical funding will allow us to build the necessary infrastructure improvements that will ensure that we limit this flooding in the future on this important arterial roadway. We, again, thank Congresswoman Grijalva for her tireless effort to ensure that these safety improvements become a reality.” Yuma County Ferguson Lateral Canal Multi-Use Pathway Project Recipient: Yuma County Funding Included in House Bill: $250,000 West Valley Soil Aquifer Treatment (SAT) Project Recipient: City of Goodyear Funding Included in House Bill: $746,868 Description of Project: This project expands a Soil Aquifer Treatment site to increase groundwater recharge capacity and strengthen long-term water supplies for municipal users. The project addresses groundwater overdraft while ensuring access to clean water for residents. Potable Water Storage Tank Project Recipient: City of Tolleson Funding Included in House Bill: $746,868 Description of Project: This project constructs a new two-million-gallon potable water storage tank for the City of Tolleson. The project will strengthen water system reliability, maintain service during outages, and provide additional capacity for fire protection and future growth.",1,2026-06-11T06:38:38Z,2026-06-11T06:41:07Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/ansari-to-lead-panel-discussion-at-epstein-files-redacted-reading-room,Ansari to Lead Panel Discussion at Epstein Files “Redacted Reading Room”,2026-06-09,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"D.C. Installation Compiles All 3.5 Million Pages of DOJ’s Released Epstein Files Into 3,400 Individual Volumes Weighing More Than 17,000 Pounds WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), a member of the House Oversight Committee, will participate in a panel discussion at the Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room in Washington, D.C. “The Trump Administration’s handling of the Epstein Files has been nothing short of disgusting. I’m proud to stand with the brave survivors to continue to share their stories.” said Rep. Ansari. “Survivors deserve justice and Oversight Democrats have been relentless in our pursuit of the truth. We will not stop fighting for transparency, accountability, and the full release of the Epstein Files.” Rep. Ansari will join legal analyst Katie Phang and an Epstein survivor for a discussion on the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein Files, its impact on survivors, and the fight for transparency and accountability. The panel will examine Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s role in the files' release and what a Blanche-led DOJ could mean for ongoing efforts to secure answers and justice. Hosted by the Institute for Primary Facts (IPF), the Reading Room opened to the public on June 9 and features all 3.5 million pages of unsealed court records and investigative files released by the Department of Justice, printed and bound into more than 3,400 volumes. Located steps from the Department of Justice, the installation spans 12,000 square feet and will remain open through June 12. The Washington installation follows a New York exhibition that drew nearly 10,000 visitors and generated more than 85 million online impressions. It also follows a 24-hour public reading of the unsealed records involving advocates, citizens, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. ###",1,2026-06-10T06:36:00Z,2026-06-10T06:37:32Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-reacts-to-passage-of-republican-dhs-funding-bill,Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Passage of Republican DHS Funding Bill,2026-06-09,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement today after House Republicans passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that hands another $70 billion to ICE and CBP, adding to the $170 billion already provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. For context, ICE’s normal annual budget is around $9.97 billion and CBP’s total annual budget is normally around $18.4 billion. ""There always seems to be money for Trump’s mass deportation agenda, but never enough for the needs of working people,” said Rep. Grijalva. “The fear and chaos we're seeing in our neighborhoods, the separation of families, and the abduction and removal of DACA recipients and others who are lawfully present in this country are all the direct result of Republicans continuing to pour billions into this lawless agency. This bill gives ICE and CBP another $70 billion on top of the $170 billion they already received from the Big Ugly Law, with zero measures and guardrails for accountability. It also does nothing to prevent Trump from using his $1.8 billion slush fund to make payments to January 6th insurrectionists.” The bill's passage comes after Rep. Grijalva introduced two amendments aimed at increasing accountability surrounding sexual misconduct within DHS and protecting vulnerable children in ICE detention. Her first amendment would ensure DHS cannot use taxpayer dollars to violate longstanding protections for children in federal custody under the Flores Settlement, which stipulates minimum treatment and placement standards, including that children cannot be held for more than 20 days. Recent reports show that DHS routinely violates these protections. The second would withhold the new funds until DHS reports to Congress on the actions it has taken to address allegations of sexual misconduct involving ICE and CBP personnel. This follows reports of allegations of widespread sexual violence and abuse within the agencies. “These amendments were about protecting children and addressing disturbing allegations of sexual abuse within ICE and CBP. The fact that Republicans rejected them while rubber-stamping billions more for Trump's mass deportation machine with zero oversight tells you everything you need to know about their priorities,"" said Rep. Grijalva. See her video statement here. ###",1,2026-06-10T06:36:00Z,2026-06-10T06:37:32Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-moves-to-redirect-billions-from-ice-rein-in-warehouse-detention,"Stanton Moves to Redirect Billions from ICE, Rein In Warehouse Detention",2026-06-08,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Greg Stanton,S001211,stanton.house.gov,stanton,https://stanton.house.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) today announced the introduction of three amendments to the House Republican reconciliation bill that would redirect funding from the $70 billion funding surge for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to bolster the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as hurricane season begins and add necessary oversight over the creation of detention facilities like the one under development in Surprise, AZ. ""The Republican reconciliation bill pours tens of billions of dollars into ICE, on top of the billions they already have on hand, while failing to provide the oversight and accountability communities deserve,"" said Rep. Stanton. ""My amendments attempted to redirect a portion of that funding to address urgent public safety and disaster response needs, while ensuring communities aren't sidelined when major federal detention facilities are proposed in their neighborhoods."" Stanton's first amendment prohibits the use of funds to acquire or convert facilities into immigration detention centers unless DHS first consults with local, state, and Tribal officials and routes actions through the General Services Administration. The amendment responds to DHS plans to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses nationwide, including in Surprise, Arizona. Stanton led the Arizona House delegation in demanding transparency on the Surprise facility and submitted nearly 7,000 constituent comments to DHS opposing its construction. Additionally, as Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee with jurisdiction over FEMA, Stanton introduced two amendments to redirect funding for ICE to strengthen FEMA's operations. Stanton’s second amendment would redirect $10 billion from ICE to ensure FEMA is fully staffed and prepared as hurricane season begins. FEMA faces significant staffing challenges at a time when communities across the country are experiencing increasingly severe and frequent natural disasters. The amendment prioritizes disaster readiness and emergency response capabilities over another blank check to ICE and CBP. Stanton’s second amendment would redirect an additional $10 billion from ICE to help cover post-disaster infrastructure repair costs caused by delays in FEMA funding disbursements. These delays stemmed from a policy under former Secretary Kristi Noem that required her personal sign-off on expenditures over $100,000. The policy was rescinded after Noem's departure in April 2026. Stanton also supported several other Democratic member efforts to amend the reconciliation bill, including amendments to redirect all of the funding for ICE to programs that support local law enforcement, protect immigrants from being arrested at courthouses, sensitive locations like schools and houses of worship, and Tribal facilities; limit short-term detention to 12 hours; and require body cameras and use-of-force standards for ICE agents.",1,2026-06-09T06:27:37Z,2026-06-09T06:30:10Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-introduces-amendments-to-address-harmful-snap-state-cost-shift-driving-arizonans-off-food-assistance,Rep. Grijalva Introduces Amendments to Address Harmful SNAP State Cost-Shift Driving Arizonans Off Food Assistance,2026-06-05,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"473,793 Arizonans, including 205,223 children, have lost SNAP benefits Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced two amendments to the FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill to address harmful impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of Arizonans losing access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The OBBBA imposed new financial penalties on states that administer SNAP if they exceed a 6 percent payment error rate. The State of Arizona estimates those penalties could cost the state between $100 million and $300 million annually. Importantly, the SNAP payment error rate does not measure fraud, abuse, or misuse of the program. Instead, it measures whether households received the exact benefit amount for which they were eligible under SNAP's complex eligibility rules. The error rate includes both overpayments and underpayments. Compounding the problem, USDA has not publicly released internal methodology it uses to calculate these error rates, making it difficult for states to object to their calculations. Since the passage of the OBBBA last July, 473,793 Arizonans, including 205,223 children, have lost SNAP benefits—the largest decline in SNAP participation of any state and roughly a 50 percent reduction in enrollment. In April, Rep. Grijalva first raised the alarm of the significant decline in SNAP enrollment in Arizona. ""To help pay for reckless wars overseas and tax breaks for the wealthy, this administration is taking food off the tables of working families trying to feed their children,” said Rep. Grijalva. “We know that eligible Arizonans – including children – have been kicked off SNAP because of this policy. This provision was never about preventing fraud. It is a backdoor attempt to slash food assistance by pushing astronomical costs onto states, which is exactly what’s happening. I will continue to adamantly oppose any unnecessary cost-shifting by USDA to the states."" Rep. Grijalva's first amendment would require USDA to calculate SNAP payment error rates in accordance with existing federal regulations, which specifically excludes administrative deficiencies such as a missing application or overdue recertification, from the payment error rate. Her second amendment would require USDA to publicly disclose the methodology it uses to calculate those error rates, providing states with the transparency needed to address inconsistencies from USDA. Unfortunately, the amendments were not accepted in the final version of the bill passed by House Republicans on Thursday evening. The following organizations joined Rep. Grijalva in highlighting the need to abandon this harmful provision of the OBBBA: ""The House Agriculture Appropriations bill fails to provide the transparency states will need as they prepare to implement the harmful SNAP cost-share requirements in H.R. 1,” said Crystal FitzSimons, president of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). “Without amendments that would have mandated USDA to share information about how it calculates SNAP Quality Control and Payment Error Rates, states will be left without critical information that reveals how potential penalties may be assessed. This creates insurmountable uncertainty as they prepare for new financial obligations, while still administering a program that millions of people rely on to put food on the table."" “Arizona is in a hunger and food affordability crisis,” said Drew Schaffer, Executive Director of the William E. Morris Institute for Justice. “Families and kids are going without food because of H.R. 1, including its penalties that hurt state budgets. We need government leaders to step up and make sure food assistance reaches Arizonans. That should be everyone’s highest priority right now. Getting food assistance to people is the core purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. H.R. 1’s poorly designed use of the federal payment error rate to shift SNAP costs and burdens to states is harmful.” ""Arizona has become the clearest warning sign of what happens when federal policymakers shift costs and complexity onto states instead of protecting families’ access to food,” said Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress. “Nearly half a million Arizonans — including more than 205,000 children — have already lost SNAP, not because they stopped needing help, but because a harmful policy is making it harder for eligible families to stay connected to the assistance they need. Payment error rates are not a measure of fraud, and they should not be used as a pretext to punish states, drive people off food assistance, or take food off the tables of Arizona families.”",1,2026-06-06T06:16:30Z,2026-06-06T06:17:47Z https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-ansari-bill-to-develop-standards-for-geothermal-energy,PASSED: Ansari Bill to Develop Standards for Geothermal Energy,2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Yassamin Ansari,A000381,ansari.house.gov,ansari,https://ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Ranking Member of the Energy and Minerals Subcommittee of the Natural Resources Committee, saw her first bill pass the House of Representatives. The Geothermal Gold Book Development Act establishes clear, consistent procedures and guidelines for geothermal leasing, exploration, permitting, and development. The bill directs the Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to create a “Gold Book” for geothermal energy, mirroring gold books already in use in oil, wind, and solar sectors. “I’ve spent my whole career working on climate policy; it’s humbling to see my first passed bill as a freshman make it through the House with bipartisan support,” said Ansari. “Harnessing the Earth’s internal heat through geothermal energy is a commonsense, promising source of renewable power. And my bill will ensure that the fastest-growing energy source in the United States can be safely regulated and reviewed by a nationwide, standardized system.” WATCH Ansari speak about her legislation. The bill covers a process for developing the Gold Book, including timing targets and deadlines, project guidelines and content, and other agencies or offices needed for consultation: Within 1 year of enactment, BLM must develop standard procedures for efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal permitting. Within 180 days after that, BLM must publish the Gold Book for use by both field offices and geothermal operators. The Gold Book must cover the end-to-end lifecycle of geothermal projects, including: Land use planning and lease sales Exploration and geophysical operations Permitting and approval of lease operations Environmental compliance Construction and maintenance Drilling and production operations Appeals processes Available categorical exclusions at each stage Development of the Gold Book will involve input from: Relevant federal agencies, including BLM field offices Potentially outside stakeholders, including developers The Gold Book must be reviewed at least once every 5 years and revised as necessary to reflect new best practices or policy changes. WATCH last year’s Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources hearing on Ansari’s legislation. Follow @RepYassAnsari on all social media platforms and visit Ansari.House.gov to learn more. ###",1,2026-06-04T06:38:12Z,2026-06-04T06:39:44Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-reacts-to-dismissal-of-removal-proceedings-against-daca-recipient-karla-toledo,Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Dismissal of Removal Proceedings Against DACA Recipient Karla Toledo,2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"***En Español Abajo*** Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after the removal proceedings against Karla Toledo were dismissed. Karla is a DACA recipient who was detained by ICE in Tucson despite having active DACA status and having lived in the United States since she was brought to the country at one year old. Rep. Grijalva visited Karla immediately on the day of her detainment and later responded to ICE’s attempt to demonize her. “While I am very happy for Karla and her family, they should have never had to go through this incredibly traumatic ordeal. No one should have the sanctity of their home violated by masked agents storming in without a judicial warrant. ICE must be held accountable for their actions, as well as for their smear campaign against Karla following her detainment. “Karla’s case underscores the cruelty of this administration’s mass deportation agenda, which is now targeting DACA recipients. She has lived in this country since she was one year old and has dedicated herself to serving our community – helping recruit healthcare workers, serving on local boards, and volunteering her time to improve the place she calls home. We should be providing DREAMers like Karla with a clear pathway to citizenship. Instead, this administration is terrorizing our communities, separating families, and targeting people who have spent their lives contributing to the only country they have ever called home.” A video statement is available here. En Español: “Aunque me alegra mucho que Karla y su familia hayan recibido esta noticia, nunca debieron haber pasado por una experiencia tan dolorosa y traumática. Nadie debería ver su hogar invadido por agentes con el rostro cubierto que entran sin una orden de un juez. ICE debe rendir cuentas por sus acciones y también por los ataques e intentos de difamar a Karla después de su detención.” El caso de Karla demuestra la crueldad de la política cruel de deportaciones masivas de esta administración, que ahora también está afectando a personas con DACA. Karla ha vivido en este país casi toda su vida y ha dedicado su tiempo a servir a su comunidad: ayudando a reclutar trabajadores de la salud, participando en juntas locales y ofreciendo su tiempo como voluntaria para mejorar el lugar que considera su hogar. Deberíamos darles a los DREAMers como Karla un camino claro para obtener la ciudadanía. En cambio, esta administración está sembrando miedo en nuestras comunidades, separando familias y persiguiendo a personas que han pasado toda su vida contribuyendo al único país que conocen como su hogar. Una declaración en video está disponible aquí. ###",1,2026-06-04T06:38:12Z,2026-06-04T06:39:44Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-grijalva-statement-on-house-passage-of-iran-war-powers-resolution,Rep. Grijalva Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution,2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following the passage of the Iran War Powers resolution directing President Trump to cease unauthorized military hostilities in Iran: “Trump’s illegal and reckless war in Iran has already cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars and claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers. At a time when families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, rent, and healthcare, Trump has chosen to pour billions of taxpayer dollars on yet another endless war while driving up costs for families here at home."" ""More than three months after Trump launched this conflict, we are no closer to peace, no closer to greater security, and no closer to preventing a nuclear Iran. This war has been an absolute failure from the start, which is why House Republicans are beginning to join Democrats in demanding an end to it. The American people are tired of footing the bill for endless wars while their own costs keep rising.”",1,2026-06-05T06:35:23Z,2026-06-05T06:36:42Z https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-confronts-secretary-rubio-over-foreign-conflicts-of-interest-involving-trump-envoys-witkoff-and-kushner,Stanton Confronts Secretary Rubio Over Foreign Conflicts of Interest Involving Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner,2026-06-03,2026,2026-06,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) demanded answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio over mounting evidence that Trump administration officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are personally profiting from foreign business dealings with the very governments they are tasked to negotiate with on behalf of the United States. Stanton highlighted that UAE royal and National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, purchased a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial — a cryptocurrency firm co-founded by Witkoff, President Trump, and his sons — for $500 million. As a result, $31 million flowed directly to the Witkoff family. Witkoff simultaneously participated in discussions to direct the export of America's most advanced AI chips to the UAE, with Sheikh Tahnoon present at the table. The chip deal was ultimately approved despite documented national security concerns about potential diversion of the technology to China. Stanton also pressed Rubio on Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, which has raised more than $6 billion since 2021, including $1.2 billion over the last year. 99 percent of that money was raised from foreign nationals, including from the sovereign wealth funds controlled by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund, whose investment in Affinity Partners was personally recommended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is the firm's largest backer. This is the same Crown Prince who has privately lobbied President Trump to escalate the war with Iran that Kushner is supposedly helping to end. Watch Rep. Stanton’s remarks HERE. Full transcript below: STANTON: Mr. Secretary, I do want to talk about the blurring of lines between public service and private enrichment at the highest levels of this administration's foreign policy leadership. President Trump has placed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in charge of addressing some of the world’s most intractable conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and cleaning up the president’s self-made mess of war of choice in Iran. Let me start with Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East. He cofounded the cryptocurrency venture firm World Liberty Financial, alongside President Trump and President Trump’s children. Days before Trump’s second inauguration, a firm controlled by a member of the royal family of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Tahnoon, bought a 49 percent stake in the company. That was a $500 million investment.$31 million of that went straight to the Witkoff family. Witkoff was still a financial stakeholder in World Liberty as he was simultaneously leading high-level U.S. government negotiations in his role as Special Envoy. One of those negotiations was over the export of America’s most advanced AI chips to the UAE, negotiations personally attended by Sheikh Tahnoon. In the spring, another company chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, MGX, deposited $2 billion in World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin, the single largest investment in a crypto company, ever. Weeks later, the chip deal was announced despite national security concerns. Secretary Rubio, do you believe that Mr. Witkoff has an unacceptable conflict of interest? RUBIO: I have never seen any evidence that he's made any decisions or advocated for any position that's to his personal benefit. On the contrary and again, I can't speak to all the things you're saying now because—that's not—Mr. Witkoff is an employee of the White House and he undergoes the ethics vetting and the procedures for disclosure that are appropriate to them, not to the State Department—but I would just add—I want to be fair, okay? I've never seen the guy ever say anything to me that makes me think this is personal rather than—the only thing he's ever done is spend his own money. I know he has spent his own money at great personal expense to fly around the world on his own airplane, not on the government bill. He has, you know, he has done it, but everything out of his own pocket. STANTON: Are you concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest in Mr. Witkoff? RUBIO: I've never seen anything that leads me to have that concern. You know, again, you've cited a bunch of things. I'm just not aware of those because and but I'm just telling you my personal interactions with Mr. Witkoff of a person who just thinks he's serving the country and is happy to do so not out of any personal gain but because he wants to serve the country. STANTON: As Secretary of State who's in charge of the foreign affairs of the United States, have you spoken to President Trump about any concerns about conflict of interest with Mr. Witkoff? RUBIO: I haven't had to. I've not seen any. STANTON: Let's talk about Jared Kushner. His private equity firm, Affinity Partners, has raised more than $6 billion since it was founded in 2021, including 1.2 billion just over the last year. Mr. Secretary, are you aware of how much of that 6 billion has been raised from foreign nationals? RUBIO: I don't know anything about that. STANTON: The answer is 99%. These include sovereign wealth funds operated by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund is the largest investor in affinity partners. In fact, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman personally recommended that Saudi Arabia invest in affinity partners. The crown prince has also personally urged President Trump in multiple phone calls to continue the ongoing war of choice in Iran. Let's put it another way. The man who bankrolled Kushner's business venture is the same man who was lobbying for the war Kushner is tasked with ending. Mr. Secretary, same question. Are you concerned about any conflict of interest by Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law? RUBIO: Again, in Jared's case, Jared is a private citizen who's been advising and participating in this voluntarily. He's not compensated for it or in any way. But I've never seen either—from either Steve or Jared—any on the contrary. All I've ever seen them do is put tremendous amount of time and energy into trying to solve problems like the amount of time they put into Gaza and the border of peace and all of that process. I think I believe they've done it out of the kindness and goodness of their heart. They think they're serving the country. STANTON: The goodness of their heart—Mr. Secretary, what Jared Kushner said on 60 Minutes on this very issue when asked about it, he says, ""What people call conflicts of interests, Steve and I call experience and trusted relationships that they have throughout the world."" Reclaiming my time. Let's recap. The two men tasked with resolving this country's most sensitive national security issues, including meeting with Iranian negotiators, are profiting off the same countries that they are engaging with. One thing we know for sure, while the Ukraine peace talks are going nowhere and the war of Iran has no end in sight, Witkoff and Kushner are making out like bandits. Meanwhile, a gallon of gas is still hovering about $4.67 in Phoenix, Arizona that I represent, up nearly 40% from just 18 months ago. The American people are paying more for gas, for groceries, for everything. They're footing the bill while representatives of our government are cashing in. I yield back.",1,2026-06-04T06:38:12Z,2026-06-04T06:39:44Z https://grijalva.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-grijalva-hosts-press-conference-on-proposed-closure-of-tucson-indian-health-service-area-office,ICYMI: Rep. Grijalva Hosts Press Conference on Proposed Closure of Tucson Indian Health Service Area Office,2026-06-02,2026,2026-06,Democrat,House,AZ,Adelita S. Grijalva,G000606,grijalva.house.gov,grijalva,https://grijalva.house.gov/media,scraper,"Watch the full press conference here. Tucson, AZ — Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva hosted a press conference on Monday alongside Tribal leaders, local elected officials, and community advocates to raise concerns about the proposed elimination of the Tucson Area Office of the Indian Health Service (IHS), its potential impact on Tribal communities across Southern Arizona, and the lack of meaningful Tribal consultation surrounding the proposal. Following the press conference, she sent a letter alongside Senators Kelly and Gallego to the Department of Health and Human Services requesting answers regarding the proposed closure. “The federal government has a permanent, binding legal obligation to provide healthcare to Native Americans. This is derived from treaties, federal statutes, and Supreme Court precedent. The Indian Health Care Improvement Act mandates that HHS and IHS actions must improve, not diminish, the delivery of these services. By eliminating a distinct regional office, your agencies are actively retreating from this trust responsibility,” said Rep. Grijalva. “Our healthcare staff and members will have to travel over two hours to reach the closest area office. We will have less access to specific support services currently provided. The proposed closure will have a negative impact for our Tribal members,” said Verlon Jose, Chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation. “Eliminating the Tucson Area Office will result in five million service reduction for Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui. The proposed closure of the Tucson Area Office will not achieve the goals of IHS realignment. It will not improve or streamline healthcare services and will not support Tribal self-governance,” said Carla Johnson, Tohono O’odham Nation. “When we talk about closing the Tucson Area IHS Office, we’re talking about pulling out of a structural support from underneath already underserved populations... Real disruptions to healthcare access, facilities management, and environmental health services for the communities that depend on them every single day,” said Lane Santa Cruz, Tucson Vice Mayor. About the Tucson Area Indian Health Service: The Tucson Area Indian Health Service (IHS) works in partnership with the Tohono O’odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe in providing technical assistance to the primary health care and community outreach services of the Tohono O'odham Nation, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and a growing and diverse urban Indian population. The Area also provides urban health care services through the Tucson Indian Center, which provides community health outreach, education, prevention, and referral services, including case management, advocacy, and transportation. ###",1,2026-06-03T06:40:39Z,2026-06-03T06:42:22Z