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://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/23/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms/,"Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms",2019-12-23,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) along with 67 other members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS.

Currently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding “B” Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved.

Right now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a “B” Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers.

“Ensuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,” said Rep. David Schweikert.

“Every year, taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law because the IRS has failed to provide them tax forms in a language they understand. As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal information of all types, but especially sensitive information like letters and forms from the IRS, are made accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.” said Rep. TJ Cox.

A signed copy of the letter can be found HERE.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-david-schweikert-tj-cox-request-transparency-translated-tax-forms,"Reps. David Schweikert, TJ Cox Request Transparency for Translated Tax Forms",2019-12-23,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Rep. DavidSchweikert(AZ-06) and Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21)along with67 other members of Congress,sent a bipartisan letter to the IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig, asking him to provide more transparency about translation services at the IRS.
Currently, when taxpayers provide an incorrect Taxpayer Identification Number (typically their Social Security Number) to the IRS, they are automatically enrolled in the Backup Withholding B Program, which orders the taxpayer to begin backup withholding of their wages until the issue is resolved.
Right now, the letter issued to alert a taxpayer that they have been enrolled in this program (a B Notice) is only available in English. This presents an unnecessary barrier for hard-working taxpayers who have limited English proficiency. This letter asks that the IRS provide transparency in how it chooses which documents are translated and the process for translating correspondence sent to taxpayers.
Ensuring that the IRS provides translation services to taxpayers with limited English proficiency will not only ease the burden on those taxpayers but will help improve taxpayer compliance throughout the filing process. I am pleased to be a co-leader of this letter to the IRS to help more Americans file their taxes without an added stress during a burdensome time,said Rep. DavidSchweikert.
Every year,taxpayers are unintentionally breaking the law becausethe IRS has failed to provide themtax formsin a language they understand.As Members of Congress, we must ensure that federal informationof all types, but especiallysensitive information like letters and formsfrom the IRS,aremade accessible to all Americans, regardless of their English proficiency.said Rep. TJ Cox.
A signed copy of the letter can be found HERE.
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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/after-impeachment-split-arizonas-members-congress-agree-usmca-trade-deal,"After impeachment split, Arizona's Members of Congress agree on USMCA trade deal",2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
Ste. 221


Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  Phone: (480) 946-2411  
	Fax: (480) 946-2446
For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-lawmakers-ask-irs-clarify-crypto-tax-rules-around-airdrops-forks-new,"US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter",2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"According to a letterpenned by Representatives Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Bill Foster (D-Ill.), David Schweikert (r-Ariz.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Lance Gooden (R-Texas), French Hill (R-Ark.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) latest guidance clarifies some aspects of the tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, but leaves much to be desired.

	Friday's letterwas first sharedby industry think tank Coin Center.

	The IRSpublished guidancearound taxing cryptocurrency holdings in October, addressing cost basis and forks, two long-standing questions the crypto community has had.

	However, the new guidance raised a number of new questions, particularly around airdrops and unwanted forks. There was also no de minimis exemption for small purchases, such as a cup of coffee.

	Friday's letter pointed to these unwanted forks and airdrops as one major area of concern, noting that the current guidance appears to suggest that individuals are liable for taxes on any cryptocurrencies they gain as a result of a hard fork or airdrop, regardless of whether or not they're aware they received these cryptocurrencies.

	""This creates potentially unwarranted tax liability and administrative burdens for users of these important new technologies and would create inequitable results,"" the letter said. ""We do not expect this is the intended effect of the guidance, and we urge the IRS to clarify the matter.""

	The letter specifically asks:

	The letter also said the congressmen are ""concerned that the form of the guidance appears to indicate that this is 'established' law.""

	The congressmen wrote that they hope the IRS continues to treat crypto as a ""new and developing"" area, and hope that the questions listed are answered ""as soon as possible.""

	The IRS has been ramping up its efforts in taxing crypto transactions, writingletters to exchange userswarning they may need to restate their earnings andadding a question about cryptocurrency in its Form 1040.

	Friday's letter isonly the latestin a series sent by lawmakers to the IRS asking the agency to clarify how it is approaching the space.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-moves-improve-collection-veteran-suicide-data,McSally Moves to Improve Collection of Veteran Suicide Data,2019-12-20,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) this week introduced legislation to improve veteran suicide reporting submitted by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to Congress in order to better serve high-risk veteran populations.
This bill comes on the heels of aNovemberU.S. Committee on Indian Affairs hearing where Senator McSally secured VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's commitment to improve VA veteran suicide reporting and discontinue the use of other' to characterize Native American veterans.
It's unacceptable that our nation's warriors are returning home from battle only to take their own lives,McSally said. We're taking action to better understand this problem so we can send a lifeline to those who need it most. Arizona is home to one of the highest populations of Native American veterans and we know that this population is at higher risk for suicide, but our data is incomplete due to poor data collection. I'm holding the VA accountable to report proper statistics.
McSally's bill requires the VA to submit an annual report to Congress on suicide among veterans. While the VA has been submitting periodic reports to Congress related to veteran suicide statistics since 2016, this is not yet required by law. The bill also requires the VA to include a minimum amount of demographic information in veteran suicide reports submitted to Congress so that high-risk populations suchfemale veterans and Native American veterans can be better served.
A study published by ASU just before Veterans Day noted that veterans in Arizona are over twice more likely to commit suicide compared to the rest of the state. The study also found that the female veteran suicide rate is three times the rate of non-veteran women.
Click HERE to read full bill text.
OnDecember 17,McSally announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today.
OnNovember 19,McSally urged Secretary Wilkie to prioritize patient care at the Phoenix VA and Northern Arizona VA hospitals while working diligently to find suitable, qualified directors.
OnMarch 12, McSally and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) highlighted Arizona's Be Connected program and pressed the VA on instituting meaningful action on veteran suicide.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan,Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:

""President Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathan—or ""Panch,"" as we all know him—to head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country. His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction. As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-applauds-nomination-asu-professor-sethuraman-panchanathan-nsf,Congressman Biggs Applauds Nomination of ASU Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan for NSF Director,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Arizona State University Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:
President Trump has made an inspired choice with his nomination of Dr. Panchanathanor Panch, as we all know himto head the NSF. During his time at ASU, Panch was instrumental in turning Arizona's largest institution of higher learning into one of the most innovative universities in the country.His passion for new and exciting ideas is infectious, and I am confident that he will bring this rejuvenating spirit to an organization that could benefit from fresh direction.As a Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I look forward to working with him on future projects.
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Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-announced-retirement,Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

""Since I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade.

""Not only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation. God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-statement-congressman-mark-meadows-retirement-congress,Congressman Biggs' Statement on Congressman Mark Meadows' Announced Retirement from Congress,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, Congressman Mark Meadows announced that he would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
Since I entered Congress in 2017, Congressman Meadows has been a valued friend, colleague, and mentor. He led the House Freedom Caucus with courage and foresight, allowing our caucus to greatly expand its influence in the Republican conference. Few Members of Congress have had the impact on the House of Representatives that Mark Meadows has had this past decade.
Not only is Mark a top-notch conservative, he's an upstanding individual, who looks to build friendships with all of his colleagues. In a growing partisan climate, Mark's example is a breath of fresh air and one that we all should strive to emulate. I will miss his presence in Congress. America will miss his conservative voice in Congress. This institution will miss his leadership, and I will miss his friendship and association in Congress. I look forward to seeing what this talented and gentle man will do to bless this nation.God bless Mark, Debbie, and their wonderful family.
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Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-yes-usmca,Congressman Biggs Votes YES on USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement championed by President Trump. The trade pact now heads to the U.S. Senate for ratification. Congressman Biggs offered the following statement:

""While the USMCA is not perfect—no trade agreement of this size or scope ever could be—I commend President Trump for this historic achievement, which is a testament to years of tough negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Once ratified, the USMCA will create hundreds of thousands of new American jobs and add billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, which Arizona, as a border state, is perfectly positioned to benefit from. Our farmers will be able to sell to new markets, our exporters will deal with fewer paperwork headaches at the border, and our growing e-commerce sector will gain greater certainty that its intellectual property is being protected. Arizona businesses of all sizes—big and small—received an enormous boost from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; I urge the Senate to act quickly to ensure that they receive similar benefit from the USMCA.

""I have addressed the imperfections of this trade agreement with the Administration, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, and the appropriate congressional committee chairmen. I have received assurances that my concerns will be addressed and corrections will be made.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3910,Gosar to Support USMCA,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) spoke on the House floor in support of the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement.

His remarks, as prepared are:

""I rise in support of the USMCA, a high-quality trade agreement, but also to raise concerns about the inclusion of the language of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

I encourage my colleagues to support the agreement, but also wish to reaffirm my concerns for the record about the inclusion of this particular language. Because it is important that this provision is not included in future trade agreements, further constraining congress’ ability to reform the law. The inclusion of this provision in trade agreements will foreclose on Congress’ ability to address important issues.

In recent years, the behavior of Big Tech has been the subject of substantial scrutiny. Much of this scrutiny has revolved around the appropriateness of maintaining Section 230 in its present form. In fact, a modification of this law was enacted just last Congress.

On a weekly basis, new concerns are being raised about Section 230.

Illegal drug sales, child exploitation, terrorist recruitment, political bias, illegal wildlife trade, revenge porn, military servicemember scams, foreign election interference, civil rights abuses, illegal gun sales to felons, local housing violations, deepfakes, – 230 has a role.

When Speaker Pelosi and I agree on an issue, there’s something there.

I encourage my colleagues to support the USMCA, but raise issue about the importance of Congress’ ability to reform a law that grants broad legal immunity to companies that hold immense power over our economy and democracy.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona/,"Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“Today, I am proud to finally vote ‘yes’ on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America.

Arizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds.

I look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy,” said Congressman David Schweikert.

WATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today’s vote here.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/19/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote/,Congressman Schweikert’s Statement on House Impeachment Vote,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting ‘no’ on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

“Our founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today’s bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people.

Although we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing ‘treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.’

The articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation’s system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy.”

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Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-applauds-passage-usmca-major-win-arizona,"Congressman Schweikert Applauds Passage of USMCA, a Major Win for Arizona",2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after House passage of the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA):
Today, I am proud to finally vote yes' on USMCA. We have worked tirelessly to get this modernized trade agreement across the finish line, and while it took longer than we all expected, I am pleased to see the USMCA finally be passed to help strengthen our trading relationships across North America.
Arizona knows the importance of trade with its neighbors. While we are expecting many updates including strengthening our cross-border trade, creating better protections for IP, and small business friendly de minimis thresholds.
I look forward to seeing the benefits of this trade agreement being implemented and moving on to the next policy proposal that will further grow our economy, said Congressman David Schweikert.
WATCH Congressman Schweikert speak on the House Floor prior to today's vote here.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-delivers-major-health-care-wins-arizona,McSally Delivers Major Health Care Wins for Arizona,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) delivered major health care wins for Arizona in a year-end funding package that passed the U.S. Senate today.
McSally successfully helped extend the medical expense deduction, so families with high health care costs do not see a tax increase next year.
In addition, McSally delayed cuts in Medicaid funding to community hospitals known as disproportionate share hospitals (DSH), and secured extended funding for critical community health programs which support underserved and vulnerable populations.
The package permanently repeals three harmful taxes imposed under the Affordable Care Act: the Health Insurance Tax (HIT), the Medical Device Tax, and the Cadillac Tax. McSally has fought to repeal these taxes since she was a member of the House of Representatives, and is a co-sponsor of all three Senate bills mandating a repeal.
These wins are major breakthrough for Arizona families,McSally said.We are ensuring community hospitals can afford to keep their doors open so residents in underserved populations have a place to go for care.This bill will help drive down rising health care costs and incentivize innovation in the medical field so that Arizona families can access cutting-edge care. In addition, we are instituting policies that will help lower prescription drug costs, so no one is forced to leave their medicine at the pharmacy counter.
The package includes the McSally-backedCREATES Actwhich will help lower prescription drug prices by allowing generic-drug developers to bring civil actions against brand-name drug makers for not selling them samples needed for testing during the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process.
Included in the package are other key health care priorities McSally has been advocating for:
$2.8 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)for Alzheimer's disease research
$10 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the establishment of a suicide prevention program.
$27 million to the CDC for the Diabetes Prevention Program
$3.8 billion in continued funding for opioid prevention and treatment through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)
$944 million for programs to improve maternal and child health, including an additional $5 million to reduce maternal mortality through the Health Resources and Services Administration.
OnDecember 10, McSally sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to extend the medical expense deduction in any end-of-year funding package.
OnDecember 9, McSally introduced legislation to delay Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for two years. DSH payments go to eligible hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients with special needs, including children, seniors and the disabled.
OnOctober 21,McSally sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (NY) urging long-term funding of community health centers (CHCs).
OnSeptember 17, McSally sent a bipartisan letterwith members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation urging Congressional leaders to permanently repeal the medical device tax.
OnFebruary 28, McSally joined a letter to Senate leaders urging a repeal of the Health Insurance Tax.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-three-bills-preserve-arizonas-landmarks,McSally Introduces Three Bills to Preserve Arizona’s Landmarks,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S.SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced three bills today to preserve Arizona'spubliclands and attract new visitors to the state.
Arizona is home tounique natural and cultural treasures,McSally said.We want to preserve ourdistinctivehistory and ensure it is kept accessible to the public. These efforts will improve our lands and boost Arizona's economy by attracting new tourism to our state.
The three bills include the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act; the Chiricahua National Park Act; and the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act.
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls:The reauthorization of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is vitaltocontinuing the transformational work of preserving the Yuma story in its cultures, in its history and in its foundation for many generations to come. Thank you, Senator McSally, for taking the lead and introducing this critical reauthorization bill in the Senate.
TheYuma Crossing National Heritage Area Reauthorizationwill reauthorize theYuma Crossing National Heritage Area(YCNHA), which expires at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for an additional 15 years. The National Heritage Area includes the Yuma Crossing National Historic Landmark, the Yuma Territorial Prison and Colorado River State Historic Parks, Fort Yuma, and over 3 miles of contiguous riverfront parks, trails, and 400 acres of restored wetlands.
YCNHA was established in 2000 throughlegislation by Rep. Ed Pastorand extended for an additional 5 years throughlegislation by Sen. John McCain. The bill has the support of the City of Yuma, Yuma County and the Quechen Indian Tribe.
Click HERE to read the full bill.
The Chiricahua National Park Actwillgive national park status to Chiricahua National Monument. The national monument is comprised of nearly 12,000 acres southeast of Willcox. If passed, Chiricahua would become Arizona's fourth national park. This act would not change the boundaries or funding to the area.
McSallyintroducedthislegislation when she was in the House of Representatives.
Theeffort to recognize Chiricahua as a National Parkhasgarneredstrong support from the City of Benson, the City of Douglas, the City of Tucson, the Southeast Arizona Governments Organization, and the Wilcox Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
Click HERE to read the full bill.
The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Actwillimprove the management of the historic resources and nearby infrastructure of the Monument.
Specifically, thelegislation will:
 
	Allow the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire about 200 acres of adjacent private land from willing sellers
	Transfer 11.2 acres of adjacent BLM land to NPS to be administered as part of the Monument
	Correct an unintentional trespass of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) by transferring a narrow sliver of land (3.5 acres) along the southern edge of the monument to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be managed as part of SCIP.
	Authorize NPS to enter into a joint administration agreement with the state (if the state wants to) for 200 acres of State Trust land near the Monument that encompasses the historic Adamsville townsite.
 
Click HERE to read the full bill.
Thisbill is in partnership with a bipartisanHouse versionintroduced by Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) and is supported bythe City of Coolidge, Pinal County, Gila River Indian Community, and the National Park Conservation Association.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-secures-arizona-wins-funding-package,McSally Secures Arizona Wins in Funding Package,2019-12-19,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured several wins for Arizona in the appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2020.
While this funding bill is imperfect, it provided much needed funding and certainty for our troops, plus key wins that I fought forand wonfor Arizona, said McSally.
We secured $152 million for the San Luis Port of Entry due to our tireless advocacy, McSally continued. It was the only port project in the country funded in the bill and will modernize cross-border commerce and security at that critical port.
Additionally, this bill fully funds the A-10 fleet with upgrades, provides the biggest pay raise for our men and women in uniform in a decade, affords nearly $190 million for two new military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and invests in veteran treatment courts and veteran mental health programs.
McSally Accomplishments in FY20 Appropriations Package:
Defense
 
	Full funding ofA-10 fleet
	20 additional F-35s to maintain the health of the F-35 pilots, which are trained at and deployed from Luke AFB and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
 
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs
 
	$189M for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
	$9.4B for veteran mental health care programs
 
State, Foreign Operations
 
	$3.3 Billion for Foreign Military Financing Program funding for Israel, including funding for US-Israel Energy Cooperation programs
	$1.65 billion for economic and military assistance for Jordan
 
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
 
	Funding for several programs that will improve housing affordability for Arizonans, including:
	
		$3.4 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, a $100M increase over FY19
		$793 million for section 202 housing for the elderly
		$825 million for the Native American Housing Block Grant Program
		$40 million for HUD-VASH vouchers to help veterans find and sustain permanent housing
	
	
	Funding for several programs to rebuild our nation's infrastructure, including:
	
		$4.9 billion for DOT's Section 5307/Urbanized Area Formula Grants Program
		$1 billion Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants.
		$1 billion for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants.
		$170 million for FAA contract towers
	
	
 
Homeland Security
 
	$104M in new funding to support over 800 new positions in the Office of Field Operations to include 610 additional Officers and Agriculture
	$1.375B in clean border barrier funding
 
Commerce, Justice, Science
 
	$23 million included for veteran treatment courts programs
	$37M included for Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program
 
Interior
 
	Forest Service required to report on efforts to streamline the Four Forest Restoration Initiative
	$16.7M included for Grand Canyon Water Infrastructure Improvements
 
Agriculture
 
	$175M for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations, $25 million increase over FY19
	$2 million included for Pet and Women Safety Act (PAWS) Grants
 
Financial Services and General Government
 
	$152.4M in new funding for the San Luis Port of Entry
	$2.51B for IRS Taxpayer services  will assist with implementation of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as well as recent healthcare extenders
 
Energy & Water
 
	Two-year extension for implementing the White Mountain Apache Tribe water settlement which is a key element of Arizona's overall water security
 
 
	Funding for several USACE projects that are important to Arizona, including:
	
		$2.9 million for Alamo Lake State Park
		$1.2 million for the Painted Rock Dam in Gila Bend
		$559,000 for the Whitlow Ranch Dam in Queen Valley
	
	
 
Labor, Health, and Human Services
 
	$41.6 billion for NIH, a $2.6 billion increase
	
		$350 million increase for targeted Alzheimer's research
		Bill also includes $10M in new funding for Alzheimer's public health and prevention programs authorized in theBOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act.
	
	
	Includes $311 million for the DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service, an $11 million increase over FY19
 
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-democrats-vote-overturn-results-2016-election,House Democrats Vote to Overturn the Results of the 2016 Election,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to overturn the results of the 2016 election. Congressman Biggs voted against this vindictive, partisan sham and issued the following statement:

""Democrats have pursued a predetermined outcome for three years, and today, voted to overturn the will of 63 million Americans who voted for Donald J. Trump. This is a dark day for the United States of America. History will abhor the Democrats' radical, vindictive efforts to punish, harass, and remove their political opponent.

""Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call that was shamelessly exploited, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their predetermined narrative. Democrats started their impeachment movement in the immediate aftermath of President Trump'selection, and they have not relented to this day.

""If Americans think that this divisive impeachment will end soon, they are sadly mistaken. House Democrats are promising to recommit their efforts after the Senate commences their process, no matter what outcome they reach. Thankfully, I anticipate the Senate will vote swiftly to exonerate the President, and he will continue to keep the promises he made to the American people. We are grateful for President Trump and all of his hard work to make our nation great. He is the leader our nation selected and needed for this consequential time in American history.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3909,Gosar Remarks on Sham Impeachment,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after speaking on the House floor against the partisan impeachment sham:

""It is truly a sad day for America. Democrats have put their hatred of President Donald Trump above their love for our Country. My colleagues continue to invoke the Constitution as cover for their shameful actions. These very same colleagues who deride the Framers as racist, old, white men.

The Constitution is only as good as the people that support it. Today, the Democrats undermine it with their frivolous actions. My colleagues claim “No one is above the law” but throughout the sham impeachment, they have blown right through any accountability for their illegal actions.

Whether its releasing private phone records, restricting minority witnesses and hearings, violating the rules of the House, or covering up corruption in Ukraine, they should be ashamed.

Never before in American history has a President been impeached by a single political party after failing to prove any crimes were committed. Democrats know they can’t beat Donald Trump fairly in an election, so they need to rig it in their favor – they’ve even said so in December of 2016 before the President took office.

Why are they so afraid of President Trump? Are they worried about what we’ll find behind Door #1—the FISA Court, we know how that is starting to turn out. Or is it Door #2 – the corruption in at the FBI, DING DING DING, we’ve got another winner, and it isn’t a good winner. Maybe is it Door #3 – the Intelligence Services, or could it be Door #4 – the State Department. Maybe it’s Door #5 – Draining the Swamp: business as usual in Washington DC. Maybe it was the misconduct of the previous administration that they are looking to cover. Maybe its all of the above. It was the weaponization of the government against the People.

I am proud to stand in support of President Trump, who has done exactly what we elected him to do.

The last thing I will say: Remember, Remember, the names of those who voted to impeach President Trump today, and don’t let them forget what they did.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/next-step-usmca-house-floor,Next step for USMCA: House Floor,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
Ste. 221


Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  Phone: (480) 946-2411  
	Fax: (480) 946-2446
For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-s-statement-house-impeachment-vote,Congressman Schweikerts Statement on House Impeachment Vote,2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert released the following statement after voting no' on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Our founding fathers never intended for impeachment to be used as a political tool. Today's bipartisan vote against impeachment reconfirmed my colleagues across the aisle are unwilling to listen to the majority of Americans, and instead pursued impeachment based on their distaste for the President. Since President Trump was elected into office, the Democrats have worked tirelessly investigating him, neglecting precious time to work for the American people.
Although we saw this day coming for quite some time, I am saddened our country has been put through this partisan and political impeachment process that has resulted in no evidence of President Trump committing treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.'
The articles of impeachment presented before the House today are an abuse of power and this entire process has set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I am committed to preserving our nation's system of checks and balances, however, these impeachment articles are partisan attempts to remove a rightfully elected president and not honest attempts to preserve our democracy.

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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-stanton-introduce-bill-accelerate-development-i-11,"McSally, Stanton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Development of I-11",2019-12-18,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today introduced a bill to accelerate the development of Interstate 11 (I-11) in Arizona.
The legislation wouldprovide new federal assistance to complete the required Tier II Environmental Impact Study for segments of the project.
Cross-border and interstate commerce are a major driver for job creation in Arizona. In order to keep up with our state's rapid growth, we mustmodernize our infrastructure. Currently, Phoenix and Las Vegas are the only two major cities in America not connected by a highway,said Sen. Martha McSally. When this project is completed, the I-11 corridor will provide a direct route from our southern border to Phoenix to Las Vegas. I am glad to work with Sen. Sinema and Rep. Stanton to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner in order to meet the growing need for quality infrastructure in our state.
We're working together on this bipartisan bill to advance a project that could create enormous economic potential in our state, said Rep. Greg Stanton. I-11 would open up a new transportation corridor in Arizona, leading to new jobs and increased trade with our partners in Mexico and Canada. I'm encouraged by this next step forward to accelerate I-11.
I-11 offers a unique opportunity to stimulate job growth not only in the important areas of tourism and travel, but in other major industry sectors such as health care, aerospace, logistics, distribution, and technology. These industries need a dependable, reliable and efficient transportation corridor to be successful.Another major benefit of I-11 will be reduced traffic congestion in key areas.
In addition to I-11 being vital to the overall economic success of our region, this project will bolster the nation's options for additional trade routes and trading opportunities with Mexico and Canada. I-11 would be a vital segment to the CANAMEX Corridor, as this project has the potential to connect the U.S. to emerging economies in Latin America.
At the completion of I-11, the region is estimated to generate $24 billion in economic impact and approximately 24,000 jobs.
U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) is a co-sponsor of the Senate legislation.
Click HERE to read the bill text.
Multiple state and local leaders expressed their support for the bill.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey wrote: I am writing in support of your proposed legislation to provide additional technical and financial assistance to advance one of those key routes, Interstate 11. Interstate 11 will be a significant improvement to Arizona's system of high-priority, high-capacity, access-controlled transportation corridors in the state. Specifically, Interstate 11 will increase capacity for trade and commerce with Mexico and Canada throughout the Intermountain West, and is expected to relieve congestion in downtown Phoenix.
Arizona Department of Transportation Director John Halikowski wrote:I am writing to express my appreciation for your efforts to acquire additional technical and financial assistance for transportation infrastructure projects in Arizona. Any additional resources that state receives will be helpful in building out Arizona's transportation infrastructure.
The Board of Directors of The Interstate 11 Coalition wrote: The development of Interstate 11 is crucial to economic viability of Arizona and Nevada, as well as the entire Intermountain West. Completion of Interstate 11 will enhance the commerce connectivity with Mexico and the growing industrial markets of both states.
Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord wrote:The city of Goodyear is grateful for your leadership in drafting legislation to ensure the development of Interstate 11 continues to progress. The growth in the West side of Maricopa County is undeniable and the new Interstate 11 corridors will enhance the quality of life for our region by reducing congestion on Interstate 10 and providing alternative routes for traffic.
Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland wrote:On behalf of the City of Casa Grande and my fellow AZ Cities, I offer our thanks and express our full support for the legislation drafted to advance the development of Interstate 11 and bring the resources of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) into the process at such a critical time.
Maricopa Mayor Christian Price and Pinal County Supervisor for District 4 Anthony Smith wrote:On behalf of the Pinal County I-11 Coalition, we express our support of the legislation to advance the development of Interstate 11. We are pleased that the legislation includes a requirement that the funds provided to the state for Interstate 11 are supplemental to any funds routinely allocated by the United States Department of Transportation to our regional metropolitan planning organizations.
The Arizona Rock Products Association wrote:Construction of Interstate 11 will generate thousands of construction jobs and open new opportunities for expanding existing business and attracting new industry to our state. It will greatly improve public safety and reduce travel time between the two largest cities in the country connected by an Interstate: Phoenix and Las Vegas.
The Nevada Economic Development Council wrote:Las Vegas and Phoenix are the two (2) largest cities in the nation without an interstate highway connection. The construction of Interstate 11 is critical to the economic viability of Arizona and Nevada as well the connectivity of the Intermountain West.
Letters of support can be read here.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-russia-interfered-2016-election-and-ukraine-tried-rep-andy-biggs,"OP-ED: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and Ukraine tried to: Rep. Andy Biggs",2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approve-trillion-dollar-spending-bills,House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement:
Congress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt. 
Just recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty.
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Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-representatives-approves-trillion-dollar-spending-bills,House of Representatives Approves Trillion-Dollar Spending Bills,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed two appropriations bills committing the American taxpayer to over $1.4 trillion in spending. Congressman Biggs voted against both bills and issued the following statement:

""Congress continues to pass trillion-dollar spending bills with no concern for the fiscal burden we are leaving future generations of Americans. These two spending packages were dropped last night, allowing Members of Congress effectively no time to read or vet the contents, and will only add to America's already soaring national debt.

""Just recently, our national debt topped $23 trillion, and is steadily climbing. Congress consistently fails to debate and pass appropriations bills in a timely manner, and, just as consistently, fails to pass bills that would balance our budget. We have headed towards the edge of a cliff, with no remorse or plan to correct our course. I implore my colleagues to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our grandchildren's financial futures are not compromised by our repeated dereliction of duty.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/17/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade/,Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States’ Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind’s (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House.

Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States ‘commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:

Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement

Address longstanding concerns with the WTO’s Appellate Body

Increase transparency at the WTO

Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances

Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century

“I am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships,” said Rep. David Schweikert.

I’m pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “The WTO is the vital to enforcing the world’s rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the bottom.”

The Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful – and the oldest – committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.

Read the resolution text here.

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Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united-states-commitment-world-trade,Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States Commitment to the World Trade Organization Led by Reps. Schweikert and Kind Passes Committee,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind's (D-WI) bipartisan resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order passed House Committee on Ways and Means. Schweikert and Kind introduced the resolution earlier this month with a large contingent of Committee members. The resolution now moves onto consideration by the full House.
Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:
 Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement
	Address longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body
	Increase transparency at the WTO
	Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances
	Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century
 I am pleased to see the WTO resolution pass through the Ways and Means Committee today, reaffirming our support for the World Trade Organization and the widespread agreement on the need for meaningful reforms. Enforcement of our trade with neighbors is essential to maintaining our positive relationships with key allies, and strengthening our global trading abilities. I look forward to seeing this resolution be implemented and working with my Ways and Means colleagues in the future to further strengthen our trading relationships, said Rep. David Schweikert.
I'm pleased that today we took a bipartisan step closer to the US again holding the pen and working with our allies to give the WTO the reforms it so desperately modernizing it for the 21st century, said Rep. Ron Kind. The WTO is the vital to enforcing the world's rule-based trading system, resolving trade disputes peacefully, and preventing trade from just being a race to the bottom.
The Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful - and the oldest - committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.
Read the resolution text here.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-applauds-senate-passage-annual-defense-bill,McSally Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) applauded Senate passage of theannual defense billconference report agreed on by both chambers of Congressand touted majorwins she procured for Arizona.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) conference report funds Arizona's critical military missions, supports Arizona service members and their families, and makes important reforms to the way the military investigates and prosecutes sexual assault.
""The men and women of our military should know that we have their backs,said McSally.This year's annual defense bill provides the biggest pay raise in a decade and improves the readiness to fight tonight while also investing in important future capabilities.
As home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's success on the battlefield. It provides funding for modernization of the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB for training the next generation of F-35 pilots.
The legislation also includes 17 of 18 of my reforms to combat sexual assault in the military. For example,when investigating sexual assault, timeliness and effectiveness are not mutually exclusive. My provisions increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases and ensures a victim has access to Special Victim Counsel (SVC) within 72 hours of reporting an assault. Both of these improvements share the goal of getting a verdict for the victim sooner. As a survivor myself, I am hopeful that these bipartisan reforms will help the next generation of service members who may also endure such awful crimes.
Support from local leaders:
Julie Engel, Chair, Yuma 50: The Yuma 50 is incredibly grateful to Senator McSally for her efforts to protect our warfighters and secure DoD assets that will continue to serve our Country. Arizona received direct benefits from the passage of the NDAA however this action directly supports the entire Nation and our Allies due to the resources and assets that exist here in AZ. We are very fortunate to have Senator McSally's experience and commitment to the Military and the entire Nation.
Sally Harrison, President, Mesa Industry and Defense Council (MIDC): Senator McSally's work on the Senate Armed Services Committee is invaluable to our economy and national security. She has uniquely fought for Arizona's military installations in this year's Senate defense authorization bill and continues to support industry to ensure our warfighters have much needed equipment.
We especially applaud Senator McSally for the historic sexual assault reforms protecting service members and provisions for military families included in the final version. MIDC looks forward to supporting this bill.
Julie Pastrick, President, Northern Arizona Military Affairs Council (NAMAC):Senator McSally has been a tireless supporter of Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory. This year's Senate defense bill continues the legacy of the late Senator McCain in moving the ball forward so that Camp Navajo can become opened up to private investment. The Northern Arizona Military Affairs Council looks forward to supporting these provisions and look forward to Camp Navajo supporting our forest health and grow to become a vital economic development asset for Flagstaff.
Ted Maxwell, President, Southern Arizona Defense Alliance (SADA):SADA is grateful for the work of Senator Martha McSally and her fellow Arizona legislators in securing critical investments in Southern Arizona's defense assets in this year's NDAA. Southern Arizona continues to be the perfect place to train the men and women who serve our country. The investments at Davis-Monthan, Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma and the Barry Goldwater Range, will support our service members and protect the military missions throughout Arizona. These are critical investments for our state and our country.
Cathy Carlat, Mayor of Peoria, Member, West Valley Defense Alliance (WVDA):The West Valley Defense Alliance would like to thank Senator Martha McSally for supporting the defense industry in the west valley, Luke Air Force basethe nation's premier fighter pilot training facilityand the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Her support for Luke AFB and the Goldwater Range is critical to Arizona and we are thankful for carrying on in the tradition of Senator John McCain in support of Arizona's defense industry, military bases and ranges.
McSally Accomplishments in FY20 NDAA:
Protecting Critical Missions and Investing in Arizona Installation Communities
F-35 Training and Barry M. Goldwater Range Modernization:
 
	Luke AFB produces 70 percent of the world's F-35 pilots using the Barry M. Goldwater Range. However, it needs modernized threat emitter equipment in order to simulate combat-like training conditions.
	McSally secured an amendment that provides $28.0 million to install these threat emitters and maximize efficiency of Luke's F-35 mission.
 
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:
 
	McSally secured funding for two military construction projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:
	
		
		
			Renovation & Addition to Hanger 95 -- $90.16m
			Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Replacement -- $99.60m. This barracks is ahead of schedule and much needed for safetypurposes.
		
		
	
	
 
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS):
 
	McSally secured language highlighting Ft. Huachuca's unique attributes for hosting the Army's UAS training mission.
 
Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS):
 
	McSally secured language highlighted what WAATS can offer to maximize efficiency for allied and partner rotary training.
 
Camp Navajo:
 
	McSally secured language pressing the Army for answers on ways to partner with the Flagstaff community to utilize Camp Navajo's excess magazine storage.
 
Modernizes and Equips a Worldwide Fighting Force
A-10:
 
	McSally secured full funding for the A-10, based at Davis-Monthan AFB, including additional funds for the wing replacement program.
	The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical sustainment and modernization funding for the A-10 through 2030
 
F-35:
 
	The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program supports over 8,440 direct and indirect jobs in Arizona with an economic impact of more than $936.9 million statewide.
	This bill includes $5.364 billion for 60 aircraft ($1.1 billion above the president's request) for an additional 12 F-35A aircraft to assist with keeping F-35 training, for which Luke AFB is a major pipeline, at maximum efficiency
	Also includes an additional $156 million to support advanced procurement for 12 additional F-35A in FY21 to maintain momentum for the Joint Strike Fighter pipeline
 
EC-37B (Compass Call Cross-deck):
 
	Davis-Monthan: Fully funds the president's request of $114 million for another additional EC-37B Compass Call to keep this critical capability on track. The Compass Call fleet is based at Davis-Monthan AFB.
 
AH-64 Apache:
 
	Made in Mesa, Arizona: Increases funding for the AH-64 Apache by $105m for the IIIB new build.
 
Trusted Supply Chain for Certain Microelectronics:
 
	Requires standardized micro-electronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards to combat Chinese IP theft and transfer of critical U.S. military technology.
 
Supporting Troops and their Families
Protecting Military Families from Hazardous Housing Conditions:
 
	Many military families have been subjected to substandard housing and exposure to harmful environmental conditions in on-base housing managed by private contractors. This is simply unacceptable.
	McSally personally fought to ensure the bill includes a host of provisions to get private housing contractors in line and ensure the military chain of command is also accountable. A few of these include: directing DoD to come up with a tenant bill of rights; creating a new dispute resolution mechanism for families (could result in withholding of BAH until an issue is resolved); allows services to withhold incentive pay; more funding for housing office personnel/officials to ensure families have a voice.
 
Extended Paid Family Leave Policy:
 
	This bill includes a historic expansion of Paid Family Leave for all federal government workers, including servicemembers and DoD civilians.
	McSally also secured language requiring a report on the impacts that extending secondary caregiver leave has had on military recruitment, retention, and morale.
 
Combatting PFAS Contamination:
 
	Prohibits DoD from procuring firefighting foam that contains per and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances after2024
	Also allows National Guard bases affected by PFAS contamination access to the Defense Environmental Restoration Account (DERA).
 
Civilian Support Network:
 
	Establishes a system by which servicemembers can designate a Civilian Support Network of friends and family members who can choose to be notified about resources and information to help better understand what their servicemember may be going through at any particular time. This program was inspired by Army Sgt. Daniel Somers, a 20-year-old Phoenix veteran who tragically took his own life after two tours in Iraq and 5 frustrating years fighting the Phoenix VA for mental health treatment. On this initiative, McSally worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, on how DoD can keep families more informed so they can identify warning signs if their service member shows signs of mental or physical fatigue or illness and get them the treatment they need.
 
Combatting Sexual Assault in the Military
Prevention and Training:
 
	Prioritize research and focus on prevention ofsexualassault.
	Standardize and modernize training requirements across services through a comprehensive review of best practices in military justice, victim assistance, promotion of healthy command climates, and ensuring the accused is afforded due process rights.
	Extend DACIPAD to continue to study investigation and prosecution ofsexualassaultin the military.
	Direct DoD to do a victim experience survey to understand barriers to victim participation in the judicial process and continue to improve the investigation and judicial process forsexualassault.
 
Victim Support:
 
	Ensures access to Special Victim Counsels (SVCs) for victims within 72 hours of reporting an assault.
	Directs the DoD to work with DACIPAD to update regulations relating to providing victims additional options for restricted reporting when a report comes from a third party or an inadvertent disclosure.
	Improves processes for mandated case-related communications with victims and documenting victim preference about the reporting process, including jurisdictional preference.
	Ensures privacy protections for victims utilizing the CATCH program to report serial offenders.
	Studies the feasibility of expanding safe to report programs across the military services to make sure that victims won't be inappropriately charged with collateral misconduct offenses when they report anassault.
 
Investigation:
 
	Increases capabilities for investigators to meet increasing demand for digital evidence processing and improve the timeliness of investigations.
	Examines the current data management system of each service to determine the advisability of a DoD-wide data management system to better share and track information on criminal cases, including normalizing data so that each military service is tracking the same data in the same way to ease data sharing and tracking.
	Directs the services to create and report on processes for the immediate collaboration at the start of an investigation by Special Victim Investigation and Prosecution (SVIP) teams in order to streamline efforts.
	Mandates that the DoD develop a process to ensure and track that protective orders are appropriately shared between military and civilian authorities.
 
Prosecution:
 
	Modifies the Manual for Courts-Martial to add a specific offense for sexual harassment.
	Directs the DoD to use data from the Military Justice Review Panel to create non-binding sentencing guidelines to increase transparency for sentencing authorities and eliminate substantial differences in punishment for similar crimes.
 
On December 10, delivered massive wins for Arizona military missions and historic sexual assault reforms in the final version of the annual defense bill agreed to by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
OnDecember 3, McSally called out military housing slumlords in aU.S. Committee on Armed Serviceshearing.
OnJune 27, McSally announced her provisions passed in the Senate NDAA for FY2020.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-brings-home-huge-wins-arizona-annual-defense-bill,McSally Brings Home Huge Wins for Arizona in Annual Defense Bill,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) touted huge wins for Arizona in the annual defense bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate today.
McSally highlighted support for Arizona service members and their families, in addition to investments in key Arizona military missions.
McSally said in part: Since I have been in Congress, I led the fight to stop the A-10 from being mothballed and this bill continues to secure resources needed to modernize the A-10, based at Davis Monthan AFB. We also succeeded in funding a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB and Yuma for training and deploying the next generation of F-35 pilots. I also secured funding to upgrade the Barry Goldwater training ranges, and many other Arizona initiatives.
The annual defense bill is about protecting the people who protect us. This year's bill reiterates to the men and women of our military that we have their backs.
She added: The Senate voted in a landslide bipartisan way (86-8) to fund affected military construction projects in this bill. Then, during conference negotiations, Democrats refused to fully fund these projects due to political games surrounding border security. Think about that: they were against the President diverting the resources to secure the border. So they decided to take it out on our military by refusing to backfill the funding. Our military deserves better. The American people deserve better.

Click HERE to download Senator McSally's speech.

McSally's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Mr. President,
I rise today to talk about the importance of the vote we took earlier today on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill delivers on the needs of the warfighter today and invests in capabilities we must have for the future. I also fought for and secured huge wins for the Grand Canyon State.
As home to 10 military installations, Arizona plays a key role in many missions critical to our nation's defense. Our bipartisan legislation highlights the incredible contributions that Arizona bases, citizens, and industry make to support our military each and every day.
Since I have been in Congress, I led the fight to stop the A-10 from being mothballed and this bill continues to secure resources needed to modernize the A-10, based at Davis Monthan AFB. We also succeeded in funding a new hangar and barracks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, and additional F-35s at Luke AFB and Yuma for training and deploying the next generation of F-35 pilots. I also secured funding to upgrade the Barry Goldwater training ranges, and many other Arizona initiatives.
The annual defense bill is about protecting the people who protect us. This year's bill reiterates to the men and women of our military that we have their backs.
It provides the highest pay raise in a decade and protects military families from greedy contractors who provide their tenants dangerous and unlivable base housing. These contractors -- who act more like slumlords than landlords  will now be required to implement a tenant bill of rights. We also give military families more power in filing disputes and fund additional housing office personnel to ensure families have advocates on base.
I am particularly pleased to see 17 of my 18 reforms to combat sexual assault in the military including in this bill. Earlier this year, I disclosed that I too am a survivor of military sexual assault. After I did, I charged the top leaders at the Pentagon to immediately identify ways to improve the investigation process and support to victims. My provisions increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases and ensure a victim has access to a Special Victim's Counsel within 72 hours of reporting an assault. These and my other improvements share the goal of getting justice for victims sooner.
The greatest disappointment in an otherwise bipartisan bill is the lack of backfill funding for military construction projects. After unprecedented obstruction by Democrats on border security funding, some resources were diverted to border security projects under authorities legally granted to the President by Congress.
I hear from my constituents all the time in our pro-military and southern border state--we can and must secure our border AND fund our military. Life is full of difficult decisions. This shouldn't be one of themfor any member on either side of the aisle.
The Senate voted in a landslide bipartisan way (86-8) to fund affected military construction projects in this bill. Then, during conference negotiations, Democrats refused to fully fund these projects due to political games surrounding border security. Think about that: they were against the President diverting the resources to secure the border. So they decided to take it out on our military by refusing to backfill the funding. Our military deserves better. The American people deserve better.
Nevertheless, one of Arizona's Fiscal Year 19 projects at Ft. Huachuca was stalled for unforeseen environmental issues at the construction site, so it wasn't ready to spend the FY19 funds we approved for it. This funding would have been diverted to some other purpose in any other year. It could have been funded in FY20, but the Democrats refused to support that. The earliest the project will be ready to start is next summer. The Secretary of the Army has assured me that this project will be in the budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which starts in nine and a half months, following the completion of the environmental cleanup. I will continue to fight for funding for Fort Huachuca and resolve to work hand-in-hand with the Army until this project is complete.
Finally, I have to note that this is the first NDAA that this body has passed in decades without Senator John McCain. I think I speak for members of the Armed Services Committee and this entire Senate when I say that we have felt his absence deeply this past year. While he may not have been physically with us, it still has the fingerprints of his leadership, grit, and ultimate dedication to servicemembers and military families. His memory has propelled us to secure lasting, meaningful reforms for the men and women who serve, whether in uniform, as a family member, or in a supporting civilian role.
This is the 59th consecutive annual defense bill that has been passed. It remains a shining example, for the most part, of what we can accomplish when we work together to protect Americans and support our troops. It was my privilege to bring home these massive wins for our troops and the great state of Arizona.
With that, Mr. President, I yield the floor.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bill-allow-recreational-concessions-public-land,McSally Introduces Bill to Allow Recreational Concessions on Public Land,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to expandrecreational concessions, such as mountain bike rentals, paragliding, horseback riding, camping, and ziplining, in order to enhance visitor experience oncertainpublic lands.
Currently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allows a number of third-party commercial concessions to take place onpublicland. However,federal lands managed bystates, local governments, and non-profitsthrough the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (RPPA)are prohibited or severely restricted from allowing these concessions.
Public lands are meant to be shared by all,said McSally.My legislation willincrease recreational opportunities andallow people to more fully enjoy and appreciate the beauty of our public lands across the country.
Maricopa County is blessed with wide open spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy year-round,said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates.We are grateful to Senator McSally for introducing this legislation that will allow counties to work with the Bureau of Land Management to create new outdoor recreation opportunities without compromising the integrity of these precious natural resources.
This bill directs the Department of Interior to establish a pilot program of up to 10 sites to allow third-party concessions on public land governed by theRPPA, which authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes to State or local governments, or qualified nonprofit organizations.
Rep. Gosar (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House (H.R.4028).
The RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act has been endorsed by the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the National Association of State Park Directors, and the National Recreation and Park Association.
The text of the bill can be found HERE.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsallys-veteran-treatment-court-bill-passes-senate,McSally’s Veteran Treatment Court Bill Passes Senate,2019-12-17,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that the Senate unanimously passed her bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts for veterans in need today.
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tina Smith (D-MN), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) are co-sponsors of the legislation.
The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019 establishes a program in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help state, local, and tribal governments to develop and maintain veteran treatment courts. The bill would provide grants, training, and technical assistance for veteran treatment courts and communities interested in starting a program.
Some veterans come home with invisible wounds that result in addiction or trouble with the law, said McSally. Instead of spiraling down, veteran treatment courts provide an opportunity for vets to receive treatment and add accountability to reverse that spiral, heal, and continue to contribute positively to society. I have seen their powerful lifesaving impact first-hand in Arizona and look forward to getting our bill to the president's desk to help more vets around the country.
As veterans return home, the transition to civilian life can often be complicated by PTSD, brain injury, or other trauma and mental health issues. Veteran treatment courts have played a critical role in the criminal justice system by working to help get our veterans get back on track,Kaine said. I'm proud of this bipartisan legislation that will expand access to these courts, help rehabilitate those in need, and reduce recidivism.
OnNovember 5, McSally introducedtheVeteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressman-biggs-dissenting-views-house-judiciary-committees-impeachment-report,Congressman Biggs' Dissenting Views for the House Judiciary Committee's Impeachment Report,2019-12-16,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"DISSENTING VIEWS  
	Congressman Andy Biggs
I concur with Ranking Member Doug Collins' dissenting views and submit my additional statements for the record.
Democrats have sought to remove or delegitimize President Donald J. Trump since the day he won the 2016 presidential election. Representative Al Green (D-TX) expressed his desire to impeach the President while Barack Obama was still President. Media outlets and others stoked this fire and have kept it going for three years.
Their efforts have been uneven and unsuccessful. The most notorious attempt was the Russian collusion allegations that consumed more than $30 million and took the time of 19 FBI agents and operatives, hundreds of interviews, and hundreds of thousands of pages of documents. The conclusion was that the Trump campaign did not conspire, coordinate, cooperate, or collude with the Russians to interfere in the 2016 election.
Even now, however, Representatives who sit on the House Judiciary Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI or Intel) insist that they have evidence of collusion.
In August 2019, a leaker, who had been told about a telephone conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky, contacted HPSCI staff. Even though HPSCI Chairman Schiff publicly denied this contact, media accounts exposed that there had indeed been contact, and insinuated that there might have been assistance in drafting the whistleblower's complaint, which has launched this latest attack on President Trump.
Speaker Pelosi announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry based on the complaint. During her announcement she made representations of the contents of the complaint, as had Chairman Schiff.
The complaint was proven to be substantively false and utterly without merit when President Trump released a transcript of the phone call.
The testimony presented to the Judiciary Committee came in two hearings. In one hearing three law professors who despise this President urged impeachment. A fourth law professor, who did not and does not support President Trump, stated that this impeachment is based on wafer thin evidence which does not support Democrat allegations, in a process that is the fastest in the nation's history.
The only other evidentiary hearing consisted of the bizarre scenario where a Democrat staffer, who had testified for thirty minutes, left his spot at the witness table to sit next to Judiciary Chairman Nadler on the dais, and cross examine a Republican staffer for thirty minutes. All this strangeness took place in a hearing where each side was supposed to present its report on the closed-door proceedings of HPSCI.
The only facts adduced from those who have direct knowledge of the matters considered in this impeachment are:
 Ukraine received U.S. aid in conformity with the law;
	The aid was received without any preconditions other than those required by law;
	During the period the release of aid was legally paused, Ukraine was not aware of the pause;
	President Trump had a justified interest in Ukrainian corruption and a well-expressed antipathy toward any foreign aid.
 In attempting to make their case Democrats have chosen to draw every inference from the scanty evidence in the most negative light possible against the President. Their obvious animus toward him has prevented them from giving, even one time, a benign interpretation of the evidence. And certainly, they would never accept an interpretation that might inure to the President's benefit.
Having watched and participated in the proceedings, even though limited by Chairman Schiff and the acquiescence of Chairman Nadler in that limitation, I have concluded that the Democrats' would never give a neutral interpretation of the facts (which they believe include rumor, gossip, and innuendo) where President Trump is concerned.
They have no facts. The law is against them. They have rigged the process. Why should the American public give the Democrats the benefit of the doubt?
ARTICLE I  ABUSE OF POWER
During their impeachment inquiry against President Trump, Democrats have dishonestly alleged that President Trump abused the powers of his office by soliciting interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, in the 2020 United States Presidential election. There is no basis for this outlandish claim. Democrats have twisted facts, taken statements out of context, and lied to the American people all in the name of fulfilling their 2016-stated desire of removing President Trump from office.
The shaky foundation of the Democrat case is the July 25, 2019, call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. On this call, Democrats allege that President Trump conditioned future support for Ukraine on their agreement to publicly announce investigations intoformer Vice President Joseph R. Biden. This is not true.
There is no mention of the aid appropriated by the United States for Ukraine on the call. Additionally, there is no discussion of any precondition to release aid. This is the first of many examples of the Democrats twisting the facts to create their own narrative.
Democrats called in several witnesses hoping to confirm their narrative, most for sessions of closed-door testimony, and some of whose transcripts still have not been released. Not one testified of a quid pro quo.
Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union is the Democrats' star witness. He is mentioned more than 600 times in a 262-page report authored by Chairman Schiff, which purports to be a summary of the HPSCI hearings.
Ambassador Sondland was not on the July 25 call. He repeatedly testified that the only direct statement from President Trump was that President Trump wanted nothing from Ukraine except for it to clean up its corruption.
Other statements of Sondland, that there was a quid pro quo, and everyone was in the loop, were simply assumptions he made. In fact, he acknowledged that no one on earth told him that there were any preconditions on release of aid. His only direct knowledge was the President's explicit contradiction of the entirety of Sondland's presumptions.
Presumptions cannot be the basis for an impeachment. All the presumptions in the world do not overcome the direct evidence of the President's statement. In a conversation with Ambassador Sondland, President Trump said, I want nothing [from Ukraine]. I want no quid pro quo. I want Zelensky to do the right thing. I want him to do what he ran on. In this case, President Trump is referring to President Zelensky's campaign to root out corruption within the Ukrainian government. The President's statement directly contradicts Ambassador Sondland's presumption.
The appropriated aid was released to the Ukraine without any investigation or announcement of an investigation by Ukraine. But the Democrats even put their own spin on the ultimate reasoning for release.
Democrats infer that President Trump released the aid because the delay on delivery was made public and Ukraine was made aware. Because they have no direct evidence to substantiate this assertion, they have attempted to rely on a timeline that says the whistleblower complaint became public before President Trump released the money to Ukraine. That temporal coincidence is a pin prick through which they attempt to drive a truck. But their inference is wrong.
That timeline is their only evidence. While that timeline of events is in fact true, that the whistleblower complaint was made public prior to the aid being released, there is a stronger rationale for the President's release of aid. In late August 2019, the Ukraine legislature was working on strong anticorruption legislation, which even Democrat witnesses said would be a significant curb on rampant Ukrainian corruption.
President Trump released the aid the very same day that President Zelensky signed into law two anti-corruption measures: one that ended immunity for Ukrainian legislators and the reinstatement of a vigorous anticorruption court.
The United States had provided aid to Ukraine in 2017 and 2018, but aid was only paused in 2019. The Democrats assert this is because President Trump wanted Ukraine to investigate a political rival. In fact, several Democrats asked what changed between 2017, 2018, and 2019.
What changed? A new president who had run on an anticorruption platform who had been employed by a Ukrainian oligarch before election. President Zelensky was also surrounded by several of the previous corrupt regime's officials. A brief pause, consistent with the law, to determine the credibility of the new president's commitment to ending corruption was justified.
To that end, during the pause there were multiple high-level meetings between U.S. leaders and President Zelensky where the need to take anticorruption measures was emphasized. The aid was released the day the two anticorruption laws were executed.
The Democrats' accusation that President Trump asked for an investigation into his political rival is based on a presumption that is inconsistent with the facts. On the July 25 phone call, President Trump mentioned a set of circumstances in which former Vice President Joseph Biden appeared to have stopped a prosecution that might have implicated Biden's son, Hunter. President Trump asked President Zelensky to look into those circumstances. President Trump did not ask President Zelensky to investigate Biden or to dig up dirt on Biden, as Schiff brazenly misrepresented to the American people.
Investigating events is not the same as investigating people. It is apparent that this distinction is lost on the Democrats. They have been investigating President Trump for three years and have investigated every nook and cranny of his life. They have investigated his family, his friends and associates, his supporters, his businesses. Democrats always project what they are doing on everyone else. They have been assailing President Trump at every turn. They have been investigating the person, not the events.
Not one witness testified that President Trump ever mentioned politics or the upcoming election. The evidence is that he was motivated by his understanding of widespread corruption in Ukraine and the corrupt circumstances of the Biden's involvement with Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company that was considered by many to be a corrupt actor. A person who is involved with entities committing corrupt acts may end up being investigated in conjunction with the corrupt acts of that entity. Immunity is not granted simply because that person's father is a powerful American political figure.
The telephone call between the two presidents was considered a good, fruitful conversation. The evidence in this case is clear: Ukraine received the aid within the lawful time provided for distribution, provided nothing in return for the aid, and Ukrainian President Zelensky stated publicly on multiple occasions that he never discussed any form of quid pro quo with President Trump and he felt no pressure from the United States.
The real abuse of power is on the part of House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler. For months, they have run a Stalin-like court and failed to provide the due process fundamental to our nation. They used their platform to lie to the American people and to subvert the political will of 63 million American voters. Their efforts  which were stated in 2016, long before the call between President Trump and President Zelensky  are the real abuse of power.
ARTICLE II  OBSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS
Democrats' second Article is the most dubious, the Obstruction of Congress allegation.
Obstruction of Congress is weaker than the obstruction of justice story they bandied about for several years. It certainly is not a crime of moral turpitude, nor a high crime or misdemeanor. It is almost an admission that Democrats are aware of the paucity of evidence to support their claims that they bring this Article forward.
Democrats argue that President Trump's unwillingness to support their impeachment is, somehow, obstruction of Congress. Is the President required to acquiesce to process that is patently harassing and of dubious motivation? The principles of separation of powers and checks and balances demand that a president be permitted to resist orders of the legislative branch that are overly broad, burdensome, harassing, or violative of his constitutional privileges.
Democrats claim that by asserting his constitutional privilege President Trump usurped the constitutional imperative that the House has the sole power of impeachment. They demand obeisance to their commands. It is an absurdity to claim that by granting Congress the sole power of impeachment the president is required to cooperate in any and all congressional requests, no matter their merit. Disputes between our branches are a feature, not a bug, of our system. The branches typically engage in a process of accommodation to reach an agreement. When disputes between the legislative and executive branches cannot be resolved, the two can appeal to the courts to rule. Anything less threatens the separation of powers that is the very foundation of our Constitution.
Democrats choose instead to ignore both the accommodation process and the judicial process to resolve this impasse. With a certain degree of shamelessness, they assert that President Trump defied subpoenas issued by the House. President Trump chose to assert his executive privilege, a valid constitutional option. Democrats did not try to reach any accommodation with President Trump and refused to attempt to enforce their subpoenas in court. The courts would have determined the validity of the subpoenas and of President Trump's privilege claim. But Chairman Schiff and Chairman Nadler publicly stated that turning to the courts would take too long. Democrats are letting themselves be held hostage by the clock and the calendar rather than attempting to follow the constitutional structure that the Founders intended.
Democrats have argued that President Trump undermined the integrity of the democratic process by his efforts to ensure the new Ukrainian President addressed corruption. But really, it's Democrats relentless attacks on President Trump and attempts to overturn the 2016 election that are undermining the integrity of the democratic process.
Democrats spent months of their first year back in the majority focused on impeachment. Rather than address the real issues facing our nationborder security, mounting national debt, and skyrocketing health care prices, to name a fewthey've spent all their energy and efforts perpetrating a sham impeachment. We should consider who is more of an obstruction to Congress  President Trump or House Democrats. It's safe to say, it's House Democrats.
BROKEN PROCESS
The Democrats and their adherents in the Left-wing media have propounded a seemingly endless parade of reasons to impeach President Trump. In a tweet he used the term fake news and some saw that as grounds for impeachment. They asserted he should be impeached for the Muslim Ban (upheld by the Supreme Court), exercising his legitimate constitutional power to pardon (someone they didn't like), his tweet about FBI and U.S. intelligence surveillance of his presidential campaign (confirmed by the 2019 Inspector General report), tweeting about NFL players disrespecting the Flag and law enforcement officers, and just about everything else. One congressman suggested he should be impeached for slavery.
All of these were either policy disputes or personality conflicts. Some were outlandish and nonsensical. But the media and Democrats often repeated them.
Democrats helped perpetuate the Russian collusion hoax and even suggested an invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove the President.
Is it any wonder that this impeachment process has been greeted with such skepticism? And, once the Schiff show in the top-secret basement bunker started, without the presence of the traditional committee of jurisdiction, the Judiciary Committee, the Democrats demonstrated that Americans' mistrust was justified.
The entire process was based on a foundation of deception. Chairman Schiff opened the informal impeachment  the first time in history an impeachment inquiry has been opened without a full vote of the House  by deceiving the American people into thinking a whistleblower expressed concern over the July 25 call between President Trump and President Zelensky. But Democrats' own New York Times broke the news that the whistleblower had communicated with Chairman Schiff's staff before coming forward publicly. To this day, it is still unclear whether Chairman Schiff himself met with the whistleblower or how his staff conspired to help craft his statement because Chairman Schiff and his staff refuse to answer questions about their dealings.
Once the transcript of the July 25 call was released by the White House and Chairman Schiff found that it did not support, and in fact, conflicted with his narrative, he created his own. After all, he needed some claim such as conditionality that would allow him to propound his false narrative.
Because there was no evidence of a this-for-that in the transcript of the call, Schiff wrote his own dialogue. He made up a conversation and told this fabrication to the world. He made it sound like President Trump directly asked President Zelensky for an investigation of his political opponent. But it was false. A lie. He had to make it up because the evidence he hoped for wasn't there. The oddest part is that Democrats quoted liberally from his report in the impeachment markup and Democrats continue to perpetuate the myth.
Next up, Democrats started calling witnesses to testify, hoping one of them would give them some facts to support their narrative. In violation of House rules, they held these interviews and depositions in a top-secret room in the basement of the Capitol, denying access to most members of Congress (including the Judiciary Committee) and prohibiting attending members from discussing the substance. The secret room and gag rules allowed Democrats to get their story straight before presenting their sham to the American people. Transcripts of the interviews trickled out over time, though not all of them have been released, even to this day.Once again, I call upon Chairman Schiff to release the transcript of the deposition of the Intelligence Community Inspector General.
When Pelosi finally allowed a vote on the rules, H.Res.660 gave President Trump and the minority less due process than President Clinton received from the Republicans during his impeachment. The President's counsel was prevented from examining any fact witnesses, Republicans were denied the right to call their own witnesses, and Republicans didn't have subpoena authority of their own. Worse still, Democrats inappropriately used their subpoenas to gather phone records from the President's attorney, from members of Congress, and members of the press, each of which were cherry picked and published. Despite multiple requests for documents throughout the process, Democrats stonewalled until releasing 8,000 pages of records less than 48 hours before the Judiciary Committee's hearing on the report published by the HPSCI. Never has a majority party abused its power in such a shocking and appalling way.
During one of only two impeachment hearings held by the House Judiciary Committee in this impeachment processthe committee that has historically been tasked with overseeing impeachment inquiriesneither of which were attended by any fact witnesses, House Republicans, in accordance with the House rules, requested the opportunity to hold a minority hearing. Republicans, after all, deserve the opportunity to call additional witnesses and to seek the truth. House rules require the Chairman to hold the hearing once it's requested, presumably in a timely way. Consistent with their track record of denying minority rights, Chairman Nadler refused to approve the hearing before the Judiciary Committee voted to approve the impeachment articles.
After the two hearings at which there were only presentations, the House Judiciary Committee met for more than 12 hours to debate and amend the articles of impeachment. Throughout the entire day, and as they did throughout the entire impeachment process, Chairman Nadler refused to follow committee rules on points of order, recognizing Members, or parliamentary inquiries. These rules are how committees maintain their decorum and protect the rights of the minority. The majority's disregard of the rules has set a terrible precedent and might lead to justification for future abuses. And, quite frankly, the disregard was completely unnecessary. Democrats have a substantial majority and will win the final vote. Disregarding the rules prevents members from representing the tens of millions of Americans who elected them, all the while knowing that the outcome of the final impeachment vote was a fait accompli.
The penultimate disrespect of the minority occurred late into the evening. After many hours of debate, Chairman Nadler postponed voting on the articles until the following morning and recessed the committee. This was done with no consultation of the Ranking Member, no prior notification to Members on the committee, and no reason given for why the vote could not be held that evening. But it was observed that most of the media had departed.
The following morning, after the media had returned, the anticlimactic vote occurred, lasting all of 10 minutes.
During the Judiciary Committee markup, a Democrat Congressman stated, Freedom from oppression, freedom from tyranny, freedom from abuse of power, freedom is in our DNA. A wiser man, President Ronald Reagan, counterargued that Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. Democrats have tried to wrap themselves in the flag and say they are standing for the Constitution. But they are simply ignoring the clearly established facts and circumventing the rules to their advantage.
The American people see this process for what it is  a sham. This President, and all Americans deserve elected officials who have respect for their political will, for the foundations of our constitutional republic, and for the great responsibility that has been set before them. Democrats have damaged our representative republic with this impeachment.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-tours-palo-verde-nuclear-generating-station,McSally Tours Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station,2019-12-16,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"TONOPAH, Ariz.U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ)recentlytoured the largest nuclear power plant in the United States, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
During the tour, McSally spoke with Palo Verde employees about current nuclear power research and the importance of continuing Arizona's clean energy leadership.
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is essential to our nation's clean energy strategy,McSally said. After touring the facility, I am even more impressed with the innovative work being done here to create a bright future for the United States. I've introduced legislation to enhance the long-term sustainability of nuclear plants like Palo Verde to ensure the U.S. continues to lead the world in a true all-of-the-aboveenergyapproach.
Click HERE to see photos from McSally's visit.
McSally gave an update on legislation she introduced to enhance the long-term sustainability of U.S. nuclear power and bolster America's energy securitytheNuclear Energy Renewal Act.
The bill would improve nuclear energy research efforts and improve the sustainability and operational costs of existing nuclear reactors.
OnSept. 11, McSally spoke about herNuclear Energy Renewal Actat a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing.
OnJuly 31, McSally introducedthe Nuclear Energy Renewal Act. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and enhance programs to help reduce the operation and maintenance costs of U.S. nuclear power plants, expand advanced modeling and simulation tools, and bolster research and development.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-trump-impeachment-vote-house-judiciary-committee-democrats-disgraceful-abuse,OP-ED: Trump impeachment vote by House Judiciary Committee Democrats is disgraceful abuse of power,2019-12-13,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-judiciary-democrats-take-big-step-overturn-2016-election,House Judiciary Democrats Take Big Step to Overturn the 2016 Election,2019-12-13,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, House Judiciary Committee Democrats approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump, sending them to the House floor. The vote came after Chairman Jerry Nadler recessed the committee overnight in a show of bad faith to the Republicans and to the process – in order to hold the vote this morning in front of the cameras. Congressman Biggs voted against the articles and issued the following statement:

""Last night's stunning turn of events was yet another in a long line of dishonest, bad-faith maneuvers from the Democrats. They have proven at every step of this impeachment process that they will do and say anything to accomplish their partisan, vindictive goal. Republicans will remember Chairman Nadler's shameful action for a long time to come.

""For three years, Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump. They took a big step to overturning the 2016 presidential election with their vote. This process was designed to attain a predetermined outcome--impeachment. Democrats have lied about the content of the July 25 call, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their pre-determined narrative.

""The facts are on the President's side and these facts have not changed. The President showed unprecedented transparency by releasing the transcript of the July 25 call, and the transcript showed no quid pro quo or any crime. President Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials have repeatedly stated that there was no pressure involving the foreign aid. At the time of the call, President Zelensky didn't even know the aid had been temporarily withheld (while U.S. officials worked to ensure that the new Ukrainian administration was committed to anti-corruption measures). And finally, Ukraine received aid within the parameters of the law.

""Americans are tired of the Democrats' attacks on the President and this nation. During a time of year when all Americans should be coming together in joy and peace, Democrats have willfully chosen to divide the nation in their attempt to overturn the will of 63 million voters who supported President Trump in the 2016 election. This is outrageous. History will not remember kindly the Democrats' attempts to harass the President and interfere in the 2020 election. My colleagues should reconsider their course.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-joins-colleagues-urging-congressional-leadership-pass-no-budget-no-pay-proposal,"McSally Joins Colleagues in Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass No Budget, No Pay Proposal",2019-12-13,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) and Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA) in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging them to pass No Budget, No Pay to prevent members of Congress from getting paid if they don't pass a budget.
Read the full letter HERE or below. 
December 13, 2019
The Honorable Mitch McConnell
Majority Leader
United States Senate
The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
United States House of Representatives
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Republican Leader
United States House of Representatives
Dear Congressional Leadership:
 As we wrap up the year and finalize the negotiations on Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations, we urge you to include No Budget, No Pay as part of any end-of-year spending package.
Appropriating funds is the most basic duty of Congress, but for the past 40 years, Congress has cut corners by passing short-term spending bills  Continuing Resolutions  that just keep government funded at existing levels.
When Congress fails to pass appropriations, American people are hurt. Just this year, American families suffered under the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Air traffic controllers, members of the Coast Guard, and fire safety officials worked without pay, while Members of Congress continued to receive their paychecks.
That is wrong, and we're urging you to move forward with No Budget, No Pay before the end of the year. The concept is simple: Members of Congress should not be paid if they don't pass appropriations. If Congress can't do its most basic task, then Members of Congress shouldn't get a paycheck.
This proposal has bipartisan support and is already moving through Congress. It was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in June, and is included as part of the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act (S. 1877).
Withholding paychecks from Members of Congress who fail to pass appropriations is an important step to prevent government shutdowns, which hurt the economy and millions of everyday Americans. But it's also an important step to promote fiscal responsibility.
We are elected to represent the citizens of our states and districts. When they don't do their job, there are consequences, and that same standard should apply to Congress. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make important reforms so Washington works better for all Americans.
Sincerely,


	
		
			
			Rick Scott
			United States Senator
			
			
			Kyrsten Sinema
			United States Senator
			
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
			
			Jack Bergman
			Member of Congress
			
			
			Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
			Member of Congress
			
		
		
			
			
			
			
			
			
		
		
			
			David Perdue
			United States Senator
			
			
			Cory Gardner
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			Steve Daines
			United States Senator
			
			
			Joni K. Ernst
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			Martha McSally
			United States Senator
			
			
			Mike Gallagher
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			Brian Fitzpatrick
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			Rob Wittman
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			Andy Biggs
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			Vern Buchanan
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			Ross Spano
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			Ralph Norman
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			Ron Wright
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			Abigail D. Spanberger
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			Scott Tipton
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			Greg Gianforte
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			Robert E. Latta
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/2-republican-representatives-arizona-slam-impeachment-during-marathon-session,2 Republican Representatives from Arizona slam impeachment during marathon session,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/12/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s/,Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizona’s Economic Growth,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support:

“Arizona’s economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law.”

Background:

The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona.

Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton’s pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide.

Every day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shop—and every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs.

Tourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018.

45.5 million people visited the state and collectively spent $24.4 billion, supporting 192,300 industry jobs and generating $3.63 billion in tax revenue.

The tax revenue generated equates to an annual tax savings of $1,360 for every Arizona household. [Source]

Arizona’s travel zone has been expanded once before in 1999, and New Mexico’s travel zone was expanded in 2013—both expansions occurred without compromising the states’ security or economic interests. [Source]

Travelers with valid Border Crossing Cards have been vetted at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, undergo inspection at the port of entry, and can still be referred for more involved secondary screening or denied entry at the discretion of the inspecting officer.

Holders of Border Crossing Cards have must demonstrate ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after their temporary stay in the U.S. Penalties for abusing the Crossing Card include cancellation of the card, fines, and losing the ability to re-apply in the future.

Sen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. David Schweikert joined McSally and Stanton as original co-sponsors of the House bill.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-co-sponsors-legislation-increase-arizona-s,Congressman Schweikert Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Arizonas Economic Growth,2019-12-12,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert joined Arizona Senator Martha McSally and Congressman Greg Stanton in co-sponsoring the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act. Following the introduction, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement of support:
Arizona's economic growth has been created largely in part by our welcoming business environment and tourist attraction. By expanding the accessibility for our neighbors in Mexico across the state we will continue to grow our economy and help support our local businesses. I am pleased to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation and I am hopeful to see this common sense bill become law.
Background: 
The Southwest Tourism Expansion Act would create a pilot program to allow certain visitors from Mexican who already have permission to enter the United States to travel throughout the state of Arizona.
Current law limits Mexican nationals with a valid Border Crossing Card from traveling outside a designated travel zone from the port of entry through which they enter without applying for an additional federal I-94 form and paying a fee. For example, a card holder entering through Nogales is only permitted to travel as far as Tucson, limiting business and recreational opportunities in the central and northern parts of Arizona. McSally and Stanton's pilot program would waive the I-94 form, effectively expanding the travel zone statewide.
Every day, thousands of frequent, low-risk, short-term visitors travel from Mexico to Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shopand every day they spend collectively and estimated $7.3 million at Arizona businesses. A 2015 study from the University of Arizona projects that extending the tourism and shopping zone for Border Crossing Card holders statewide would generate an additional $181 million in annual spending, increasing the spending total to nearly $3.1 billion and impacting more than 31,000 jobs.
 
Tourism was the top export industry in Arizona in 2018.
		
45.5 million people visited the state and collectively spent $24.4 billion, supporting 192,300 industry jobs and generating $3.63 billion in tax revenue.
			The tax revenue generated equates to an annual tax savings of $1,360 for every Arizona household. [Source]
		
	Arizona's travel zone has been expanded once before in 1999, and New Mexico's travel zone was expanded in 2013both expansions occurred without compromising the states' security or economic interests. [Source]
	Travelers with valid Border Crossing Cards have been vetted at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, undergo inspection at the port of entry, and can still be referred for more involved secondary screening or denied entry at the discretion of the inspecting officer.
	Holders of Border Crossing Cards have must demonstrate ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after their temporary stay in the U.S. Penalties for abusing the Crossing Card include cancellation of the card, fines, and losing the ability to re-apply in the future.
 
Sen. Martha McSally and Rep. Greg Stanton introduced companion bills in both the Senate and the House to expand tourism and recreation in Arizona. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. David Schweikert joined McSally and Stanton as original co-sponsors of the House bill.

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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-democrats-continue-baseless-rush-impeach-trump-despite-no-evidence,OP-ED: Democrats continue baseless rush to impeach Trump despite no evidence of wrongdoing,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3908,Gosar Statement on NDAA,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after voting for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act:

Today I voted for passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With the Yuma Proving Ground and as well as Marine Corp Air Station Yuma (home to the AV-8B Harrier IIs and F-35B Lightning IIs of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1)), in my district, along with Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca, Davis-Monthan and many other military assets in Arizona, I am pleased to support our military and its mission to defend our nation. This bill gives our troops a much-deserved pay raise, will help rebuild our military and, with reallocation by the President, some of these funds may be used to secure our border. These are all positive gains derived from the bill.

I remain concerned, however, that the NDAA fails to acknowledge the disturbing revelations of the Pentagon’s first-ever audit, where $21 million of taxpayer money went missing. We need all public agencies, including the military, to be held accountable for wise and prudent spending. Further, the NDAA fails to address reforms for military justice, including prosecutorial abuse and harassment of our warriors, self-defeating rules of engagement, and judicial protocols which often denies our warfighters the justice and liberties they deserve.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/senate-unanimously-passes-mcsally-backed-resolution-honoring-first-all-female-spacewalk,Senate Unanimously Passes McSally-Backed Resolution Honoring First All-Female Spacewalk,2019-12-11,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"The resolution was cosponsored by all 25 women Senators
U.S. SENATE Last night, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and all 24 of her female colleagues congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk.The bipartisan resolution also supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) efforts to fully integrate women into the astronaut corps and ensure that one of the next humans to walk on the moon will be a woman.
On October 18, 2019, Dr. Meir and Ms. Koch conducted a seven hour and seven minute spacewalk to replace a power controllerthe first all-female spacewalk in history, and the 14th and 15th women, respectively, to conduct a spacewalk.
I join my fellow female Senate colleagues in congratulating Dr. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch on the completion of NASA's first all-female spacewalk earlier this year, Senator McSally said. Their historic achievement will serve as inspiration for generations to come and is long overdue.
Dr. Meir is a native of Caribou, Maine. She has a degree in biology from Brown University, a master's in space studies from the International Space University, and a Ph.D. in marine biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Ms. Koch is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a degree in electrical engineering and physics, as well as a master's degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.
In 2013, Dr. Meir and Ms. Koch were among the four women and four men selected from 6,100 applications for NASA's 21st class of astronauts and began training for future space flights. NASA first began to admit women into its astronaut program in 1978.
ClickHEREto read the resolution.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/arizona-republicans-spotlight-impeachment-bomb-throwers,Arizona Republicans in the spotlight as impeachment bomb-throwers,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/gop-calls-minority-hearing-impeachment-threatens-procedural-measures,"GOP calls for minority hearing on impeachment, threatens procedural measures",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-biggs-congratulates-deputy-chief-staff-greg-safsten-his-years,"Congressman Andy Biggs Congratulates Deputy Chief of Staff, Greg Safsten, on his years of his service and wishes him best in his future endeavors.",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"""It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce Greg Safsten will be resigning as Deputy Chief of Staff for Arizona's Fifth Congressional District.

""Greg served our constituents admirably for years, starting out on Senator Jon Kyl's political team and then with my predecessor, Representative Matt Salmon. After my election in 2016, Greg was integral to opening my district office and has compiled one of the best teams around over his three-year tenure. Chances are you have run into him at one of our many community events, including Drop Zone and Salute to Veterans, a Seniors Resource Fair, our mobile office hours, or a Chamber of Commerce meeting. His hard work and dedication to the people of the fighting fifth will not be forgotten and his contributions will be missed immensely.

""Greg leaves the office in the hands of a highly qualified staff and we sincerely thank him for his leadership during his tenure. Our office wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

""Greg's last day will be Tuesday, December 31ST. We are confident that Greg and our staff will make this a smooth transition for our constituents, community leaders, and industry stakeholders.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/partisan-democrats-introduce-vindictive-articles-impeachment,Partisan Democrats Introduce Vindictive Articles of Impeachment,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, House Democrats announced that they would be introducing two Articles of Impeachment for President Donald Trump – Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

""Democrats and their allies in the media have viciously attempted to undermine and harass President Trump since he took the oath of office in January 2017. The day President Trump was inaugurated, the Washington Post called for his impeachment. Mere months after President Trump's inauguration, Congressman Al Green introduced the first of his three impeachment resolutions. Many Democrats have been on the record over the last three years – for various reasons – to make their case for impeachment of President Trump.

""This latest hoax that Democrats have used to pursue impeachment of President Trump is completely without merit. Democrats tried for more than two years to make the case for impeachment through the Mueller Report. When that fell through, they searched for another lie. They found a so-called ""whistleblower"" who may have illegally leaked classified information – or had classified information illegally leaked to him – to jumpstart their new hoax. They created enough of a frenzy in their Washington, D.C. echo chamber to proceed with alacrity. They lied about the content of the call, met secretly with the whistleblower, held Soviet-style hearings behind closed doors, blocked the President's counsel from participating in the fact-finding portion of the inquisition, refused to allow Republicans to call key witnesses, obstructed Republicans from asking questions, broke key House rules, and contorted the facts and context behind the Ukraine phone call to fit their pre-determined narrative. The fix was in from the start.

""Democrats have proceeded to the brink of impeachment simply because they have been looking to do so for three years. This is the most partisan impeachment in our nation's history. But as Professor Jonathan Turley told the Judiciary Committee last week, the process they have chosen is an abuse of congressional power. This is the slowest-moving coup in American history, and Americans should be outraged by the suppression of truth, transparency, and due process on the part of the Democrats.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/10/schweikert-statement-usmca-deal/,Schweikert Statement on USMCA Deal,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Congress would officially move forward in passing the much-anticipated United States, Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Following the announcement, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), a member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and USMCA Republican Whip Team, released the following statement:

“We have been working for over a year to move this modernized trade agreement across the finish line. While bipartisan support for this agreement has been in place for many months, I am pleased to see Speaker Pelosi will finally allow this job creating agreement to come to the House Floor for a vote. Every day we delay this vote only costs us more American jobs, the ability to sell American products into neighboring countries, and a stronger economy.

Arizona knows the importance of cross-border trade, particularly with Mexico, our state’s largest trading partner. This agreement will ensure our manufacturers are being supported, our border is being provided much needed resources necessary to protect our environment, and will create over 228,300 jobs in our state.

This trade agreement is a win for all Americans, and I look forward to seeing this be implemented for all industries who have long looked to further their success in our booming economy.”

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/arizona-congressman-david-schweikert-usmca,Arizona Congressman David Schweikert on USMCA,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
Ste. 221


Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  Phone: (480) 946-2411  
	Fax: (480) 946-2446
For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/usmca-horizon-pelosi-announces-plans-move-forward-trade-deal,USMCA on the horizon: Pelosi announces plans to move forward with trade deal,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
Ste. 221


Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  Phone: (480) 946-2411  
	Fax: (480) 946-2446
For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/schweikert-statement-usmca-deal,Schweikert Statement on USMCA Deal,2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Congress would officially move forward in passing the much-anticipated United States, Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Following the announcement, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), a member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and USMCA Republican Whip Team, released the following statement: 

We have been working for over a year to move this modernized trade agreement across the finish line. While bipartisan support for this agreement has been in place for many months, I am pleased to see Speaker Pelosi will finally allow this job creating agreement to come to the House Floor for a vote. Every day we delay this vote only costs us more American jobs, the ability to sell American products into neighboring countries, and a stronger economy. 

Arizona knows the importance of cross-border trade, particularly with Mexico, our state's largest trading partner. This agreement will ensure our manufacturers are being supported, our border is being provided much needed resources necessary to protect our environment, and will create over 228,300 jobs in our state. 

This trade agreement is a win for all Americans, and I look forward to seeing this be implemented for all industries who have long looked to further their success in our booming economy.

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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-delivers-massive-wins-arizona-secures-historic-military-sexual-assault-reform-annual,"McSally Delivers Massive Wins for Arizona, Secures Historic Military Sexual Assault Reform in Annual Defense Bill",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) delivered massive wins for Arizona military missions and historic sexual assault reforms in the final version of the annual defense bill agreed to by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) funds Arizona's critical military missions, supports Arizona service members and their families, and makes important reforms to the way the military investigates and prosecutes sexual assault.
I am glad to see all of my key provisions included in the final annual defense bill,McSally said.As a SASC member, I fought for the priorities that matter to Arizonans and our military bases. This bill reaffirms our commitment to the men and women in uniform by providing the highest pay raise in a decade and protecting military families living on base from greedy contractors who fail to ensure safe living conditions.
We are investing in Arizona's military missions and in turn increasing our nation's military readiness. This bill provides key funding for the F-35 mission at Luke AFB, and the A-10 and EC-37 Compass Call missions at Davis-Monthan AFB. The Marine Air Corps Station in Yuma will get a new hanger and new quarters for enlisted troops. We also highlight the critical missions at Ft. Huachuca and Camp Navajo that are essential to our national defense.
The legislation also takes a historic step towards combating military sexual assault by including 17 of my 18 provisions to improve timeliness and effectiveness of investigations and support to victims,McSally continued.For example, the bill includes my request for all the services to increase the number of personnel investigating sexual assault cases. It also ensures a victim has access to a Special Victim Counsel (SVC) within 72 hours of reporting an assault. These critical provisions are urgent to implement and I appreciate the strong bipartisan support for my initiatives.""
McSally Accomplishments in FY20 NDAA:
Protecting Critical Missions and Investing at Arizona Installation Communities
F-35 Training and Barry M. Goldwater Range Modernization:
 
	Luke AFB produces 70 percent of the world's F-35 pilots using the Barry M. Goldwater Range. However, it needs modernized threat emitter equipment in order to simulate combat-like training conditions.
	McSally secured an amendment that provides $28.0 million to install these threat emitters and maximize efficiency of Luke's F-35 mission.
 
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma:
 
	McSally secured funding for two projects at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
	
		
		
			Renovation & Addition to Hanger 95 -- $90.16m
			Bachelor Enlisted Quarters 2+2 Replacement -- $99.60m. This barracks is ahead of schedule and much needed for safetypurposes.
		
		
	
	
 
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS):
 
	McSally secured language highlighting Ft. Huachuca's unique attributes for hosting the Army's UAS training mission.
 
Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS):
 
	McSally secured language highlighted what WAATS can offer to maximize efficiency for allied and partner rotary training.
 
Camp Navajo:
 
	McSally secured language pressing the Army for answers on ways to partner with the Flagstaff community to utilize Camp Navajo's excess magazine storage.
 
Modernizes and Equips a Worldwide Fighting Force
A-10:
 
	McSally secured $132 million for the A-10, based at Davis-Monthan AFB, including $100m for the wing replacement program.
	The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical sustainment and modernization funding through 2030
 
F-35:
 
	The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program supports over 8,440 direct and indirect jobs in Arizona with an economic impact of more than $936.9 million statewide.
	This bill includes $5.364 billion for 60 aircraft ($1.1 billion above the president's request) for an additional 12 F-35A aircraft to assist with keeping F-35 training, for which Luke AFB is a major pipeline, at maximum efficiency
	Also includes an additional $156 million to support advanced procurement for 12 additional F-35A in FY21 to maintain momentum for the Joint Strike Fighter program
 
EC-37B (EC-37 Compass Call Cross-deck):
 
	Davis-Monthan: Fully funds the president's request of $114 million for another additional EC-37B Compass Call to keep this critical capability on track. The Compass Call fleet is based at Davis-Monthan AFB.
 
AH-64 Apache:
 
	Mesa, Arizona: Increases funding for the AH-64 Apache by $105m for the IIIB new build.
 
Trusted Supply Chain for Certain Microelectronics:
 
	Requires standardized micro-electronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards to combat Chinese IP theft and transfer of critical U.S. military technology.
 
Supporting Troops and their Families
Protecting Military Families from Hazardous Housing Conditions:
 
	Many military families have been subjected to substandard housing and exposure to harmful environmental conditions in on-base housing managed by private contractors. This is simply unacceptable.
	McSally personally fought to ensure the bill includes a host of provisions to get private housing contractors in line and ensure the military chain of command is also accountable. A few of these include: directing DoD to come up with a tenant bill of rights; creating a new dispute resolution mechanism for families (could result in withholding of BAH until an issue is resolved); allows services to withhold incentive pay; more funding for housing office personnel/officials to ensure families have a voice.
 
Extended Paid Family Leave Policy:
 
	The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act increased the max secondary caregiver leave from 10 to 21 days.
	This policy allows families to take parental leave after the birth or adoption of a new child, so they can make their leave work best for them.
	McSally also secured language that requires a report on the impacts these extended leave policies have had on military recruitment, retention, and morale.
 
Combatting PFAS Contamination:
 
	Prohibits DoD from procuring firefighting foam that contains per and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances after October 2024.
 
Civilian Support Network:
 
	Establishes a system by which servicemembers can designate a Civilian Support Network of friends and family members who can choose to be notified about resources and information to help better understand what their servicemember may be going through at any particular time. This program was inspired by Army Sgt. Daniel Somers, a 20-year-old Phoenix veteran who tragically took his own life after two tours in Iraq and 5 frustrating years fighting the Phoenix VA for mental health treatment. On this initiative, McSally worked with Daniel's parents, Howard and Jean Somers, on how DoD can keep families more informed so they can identify warning signs if their service member shows signs of mental or physical fatigue or illness and get them the treatment they need.
 
Combatting Sexual Assault in the Military
Prevention and Training:
 
	Prioritize research and focus on prevention ofsexualassault.
	Standardize and modernize training requirements across services through a comprehensive review of best practices in military justice, victim assistance, promotion of healthy command climates, and ensuring the accused is afforded due process rights.
	Extend DACIPAD to continue to study investigation and prosecution ofsexualassaultin the military.
	Direct DoD to do a victim experience survey to understand barriers to victim participation in the judicial process and continue to improve the investigation and judicial process forsexualassault.
 
Victim Support:
 
	Ensure access to Special Victim Counsels (SVCs) for victims within 72 hours of reporting an assault.
	Direct the DoD to work with DACIPAD to update regulations relating to providing victims additional options for restricted reporting when a report comes from a third party or an inadvertent disclosure.
	Improve processes for mandated case-related communications with victims and documenting victim preference about the reporting process, including jurisdictional preference.
	Ensure privacy protections for victims utilizing the CATCH program to report serial offenders.
	Study the feasibility of expanding safe to report programs across the military services to make sure that victims won't be inappropriately charged with collateral misconduct offenses when they report anassault.
 
Investigation:
 
	Increase capabilities for investigators to meet increasing demand for digital evidence processing and improve the timeliness of investigations.
	Examine the current data management system of each service to determine the advisability of a DoD-wide data management system to better share and track information on criminal cases, including normalizing data so that each military service is tracking the same data in the same way to ease data sharing and tracking.
	Direct the services to create and report on processes for the immediate collaboration at the start of an investigation by Special Victim Investigation and Prosecution (SVIP) teams in order to streamline efforts.
	Mandate that the DoD develop a process to ensure and track that protective orders are appropriately shared between military and civilian authorities.
 
Prosecution:
 
	Modify the Manual for Courts-Martial to add a specific offense for sexual harassment.
	Direct the DoD to use data from the Military Justice Review Panel to create non-binding sentencing guidelines to increase transparency for sentencing authorities and eliminate substantial differences in punishment for similar crimes.
 
OnDecember 3, McSally called out military housing slumlords in aU.S. Committee on Armed Serviceshearing.
OnJune 27, McSally announced her provisions passed in the Senate NDAA for FY2020.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-ohalleran-gosar-support-usps-study-new-prescott-post-office,"McSally, O’Halleran, Gosar Support USPS Study for New Prescott Post Office",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. CONGRESS  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Paul Gosar (AZ-04) wrote to the Postmaster General in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today, the Members wrote. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations.
With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations.
Prescott Valley Mayor Palguta said: ""I appreciate Senator McSally, Congressman's Gosar and O'Halleran taking the time to recognize the needs of the Residents of Prescott Valley. I also would like to thank Senator McSally for taking the time to witness first-hand the issues and concerns that our current residents deal with on a daily basis with our post office. I appreciate all the support and step taken thus far in our quest for a new Post Office in the Town of Prescott Valley.""
Full text of the letter is available HERE and below.
Megan J. Brennan
Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer
United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20260
Dear Postmaster General Brennan,
We write to you today in support of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) analysis for a new post office in Prescott Valley, Arizona. 
As you may know, the Town of Prescott Valley's population has grown significantly from 6,000 in 1985 to almost 50,000 today. Since that time, the town has petitioned USPS to address issues associated with the local post office's current operations. With further population growth expected in the future, the town is worried additional traffic and business will overwhelm the current capacity. 
Multiple concerns have been raised by Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta, including the inability for residents to pick up and drop off packages in a single stop, increasingly long wait times, lack of adequate parking and the inconvenient locations of these buildings. Additionally, it is our understanding that USPS currently leases these locations and does not own any of the buildings in the Town, which may provide additional flexibility in finding a more suitable location. 
With this in mind, we request that USPS move forward with an analysis to ascertain the need for a new post office location. In this analysis, we would ask that you consider the Town's population increase, the facility needs to meet the volume, as well as the location of these operations. Given that there are currently two locations under lease by USPS in Prescott Valley, we would also ask that you consider the most efficient use of space and location in your analysis. 
Lastly, we would ask that USPS consult with the local civic and business leaders as you move forward with this analysis and any findings. In October the Prescott Valley Town Council approved a resolution calling on USPS to seek out a new post office suitable to the needs of the residents, which we have enclosed. 
Thank you and we look forward to your response. 
On November 22, McSally made a visit to the Prescott Valley post office to meet with Mayor Kell Palguta, Town Manager Larry Tarkowski and several managers from the U.S. Postal Service at the PV Post Office to discuss the need for a new post office.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-sinema-collins-and-cantwell-lead-bipartisan-push-legislation-help-americans-high-health,"McSally, Sinema, Collins, and Cantwell, Lead Bipartisan Push for Legislation to Help Americans with High Health Care Costs",2019-12-10,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) sent aletterto Senate leadership urging them to extend the medical expense deduction in any end-of-year funding package.
Without action, millions of Americans with high medical costs will see a tax increase when they next file their taxes. The 2017 and 2018 threshold, which allowed for the deduction of medical expenses exceeding 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI), will give way to a threshold of 10 percent of AGI if an extension is not enacted
This issue reflects strong bipartisan and bicameral consensus. None of us wants to see an increase in the tax burden for those with high medical expenses. This extension is low-cost but has an incredibly high impact,the Senators wrote.About 3.6 million taxpayers, including 1.4 million who are ages 65 and over, will benefit from the medical expense deduction remaining at the 7.5 percent income threshold. Moreover, over two-thirds fall into the middle sixty percent of the income distribution.
This deduction provides needed financial relief for Americans with high medical expenses, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities or serious medical conditions,the Senators continued.As Congress works to complete action on a number of must-pass items before the end of the year, we urge you to extend the current medical expense deduction for future tax years.
The medical expense deduction is vital for those who have pre-existing medical conditions, suffer chronic medical conditions, experience unexpected illnesses or injuries, or face costs for long-term care services that are not covered by insurance.
The support for this deduction is widespread in the medical community, including organizations such as the AARP, American Heart Association, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, LeadingAge, Fight Colorectal Cancer, Medicare Rights Center, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Triage Cancer, Family Voices, Well Spouse Association, American Health Care Association, National Center for Assisted Living, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Alliance for Aging Research. These groups have written a coalitionletterin support of the 7.5 percent threshold.
ClickHEREto read the letter.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/impeachment-hearings-rep-greg-stanton-sees-cover-where-rep-andy-biggs-sees-bias,Impeachment hearings: Rep. Greg Stanton sees 'cover-up' where Rep. Andy Biggs sees 'bias',2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-trump-impeachment-has-democrats-grasping-legitimacy-propelled-gossip-and,"OP-ED: Trump impeachment has Democrats grasping for legitimacy, propelled by gossip and rumor",2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,1318 Longworth House Office Building,1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-letter-asking-regulatory-reforms-epa-s-new-source,Congressman Biggs Leads Letter Asking for Regulatory Reforms to the EPAs New Source Review Program,2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, urging him to take immediate action to further reform the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction air permitting program. The letter was signed by dozens of Members of Congress and comes on the heels of the EPA's most-recent action to improve NSR. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
I applaud Administrator Wheeler for implementing a strong regulatory reform agenda at the EPA. Last week's actions were a solid first step in the right direction to reform the NSR permitting program. Arizona stands to benefit greatly from this action. I look forward to continue working with the Trump Administration to further reform NSR and allow America's industry to make their units more reliable and efficient, while maintaining strong environmental standards.  Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)
This letter is endorsed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Association of Manufacturers, National Mining Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute, National Oilseed Processors Association, Council of Industrial Boiler Owners, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association, Arizona Rock Products Association, Arizona Mining Association, Arizona Municipal Power Users Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and Portland Cement Association.
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Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-letter-asking-regulatory-reforms-epas-new-source,Congressman Biggs Leads Letter Asking for Regulatory Reforms to the EPA’s New Source Review Program,2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, urging him to take immediate action to further reform the New Source Review (NSR) ""preconstruction air permitting program."" The letter was signed by dozens of Members of Congress and comes on the heels of the EPA's most-recent action to improve NSR. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

""I applaud Administrator Wheeler for implementing a strong regulatory reform agenda at the EPA. Last week's actions were a solid first step in the right direction to reform the NSR permitting program. Arizona stands to benefit greatly from this action. I look forward to continue working with the Trump Administration to further reform NSR and allow America's industry to make their units more reliable and efficient, while maintaining strong environmental standards."" – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

This letter is endorsed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Association of Manufacturers, National Mining Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute, National Oilseed Processors Association, Council of Industrial Boiler Owners, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association, Arizona Rock Products Association, Arizona Mining Association, Arizona Municipal Power Users Association, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and Portland Cement Association.

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bill-help-hospitals-who-serve-poor-and-rural-areas-keep-doors-open,McSally Introduces Bill to Help Hospitals Who Serve Poor and Rural Areas Keep Doors Open,2019-12-09,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation to helpcommunityhospitals keep their doors open tolow-income and other vulnerable patients,particularly those inunderserved and rural communities.
Community hospitals provide health care to our most vulnerable populations and serve as the safety net for those in need,said McSally.But we can't ask them to fall into the red to provide vital care for so many in underserved and rural communities. My bill would stop funding cuts to community hospitals so that they aren't forced to raise rates or cut services on the many patients they serve, or close their doors for good.
McSally's bill, the DSH Cuts Delay Act of 2019 (S. 2959), woulddelay funding cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments for two years. DSH paymentsgo to eligible hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients with special needs, including children, seniors and the disabled.
More than 35 percent of Arizona's hospitals are DSH hospitals. Medicaid DSH payments are intended to help hospitals offset uncompensated care such as unpaid costs of care for uninsured individuals and costs not covered in the Medicaid shortfall.
The currentdelay of DSH paymentcuts are set to expireon December 20, 2019.
Support from Arizona's health care leaders and hospitals:
Steve Purves, President and CEO, Valleywise Health:We are very grateful for Senator McSally's efforts to delay cuts to DSH funding for two years. As Arizona's safety net health system, we have a great appreciation for how these funds support medical education as well as the care of vulnerable patients throughout the state.
Mike Patterson, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Havasu Regional Medical Center:On behalf of Havasu Regional Medical Center, I am pleased to support the bill proposed by Senator McSally to delay Medicaid DSH cuts.If enacted, the cuts will reduce health care spending by $4 billion in the first year, followed by $8 billion a year for FY 2021-2025. This would be crippling to community hospitals around the country and Arizona, and I appreciate the Senator's recognition of this important issue.
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, president and CEO, America's Essential Hospitals:We appreciate and thank Sen. McSally for her leadership to stop the DSH cuts, which threaten hospitals on the front lines of care for our nation's most vulnerable people. Her bill, similar to bipartisan legislation that won unanimous approval from a House committee this year, is a crucial step toward a sustainable solution. We urge her colleagues and Senate leadership to support it.
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association President and CEO Ann-Marie Alameddin:Many Arizona hospitals depend greatly on Medicaid DSH funding and the proposed cuts, if enacted, would seriously compromise many hospitals' ability to provide care in their community. We applaud Senator McSally's leadership in introducing this bill and her support of the patients and communities who rely on the viability of their hospital.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-trump-s-economy-brings-americans-holiday-cheer,President Trumps Economy Brings Americans Holiday Cheer,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, D.C.  Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its Employment Situation Report for November, showing an increase of 266,000 jobs, a lowered unemployment rate of 3.5%, and a yearly wage rate uptick of 3.1%.
Americans are taking notice, just look at the headlines. CNBC said that the jobs market turned in a stellar performance in November. Bloomberg News stated that U.S. Jobs Trounce Forecasts; Wages Heat Up. USA Today wrote that the U.S. Economy added booming 266,000 jobs in November. 
Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
President Trump's economy is sizzling with more jobs, less unemployment, and higher wages. While impeachment-hungry Democrats, like the Grinch, are trying to ruin the holiday spirit, President Trump's pro-growth policies are expanding economic opportunity and gifting Christmas cheer to consumers. When government cuts taxes, reduces regulations, and empowers its citizens, I'm not surprised to see these positive results. November's jobs report has again proved that the American economy is strong and is benefiting countless individuals, families, and businesses. I hope my Democrat colleagues will drop their obsessive obstruction of this administration and work with the President to ensure a continuation of this economic prowess.
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Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-trumps-economy-brings-americans-holiday-cheer,President Trump’s Economy Brings Americans Holiday Cheer,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its Employment Situation Report for November, showing an increase of 266,000 jobs, a lowered unemployment rate of 3.5%, and a yearly wage rate uptick of 3.1%.

Americans are taking notice, just look at the headlines. CNBC said that ""the jobs market turned in a stellar performance in November."" Bloomberg News stated that ""U.S. Jobs Trounce Forecasts; Wages Heat Up."" USA Today wrote that the U.S. ""Economy added booming 266,000 jobs in November.""

Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

""President Trump's economy is sizzling with more jobs, less unemployment, and higher wages. While impeachment-hungry Democrats, like the Grinch, are trying to ruin the holiday spirit, President Trump's pro-growth policies are expanding economic opportunity and gifting Christmas cheer to consumers. When government cuts taxes, reduces regulations, and empowers its citizens, I'm not surprised to see these positive results. November's jobs report has again proved that the American economy is strong and is benefiting countless individuals, families, and businesses. I hope my Democrat colleagues will drop their obsessive obstruction of this administration and work with the President to ensure a continuation of this economic prowess.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/speaker-pelosi-directs-committees-draft-partisan-vindictive-articles,"Speaker Pelosi Directs Committees to Draft Partisan, Vindictive Articles of Impeachment",2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi directed her committee chairmen to begin drafting Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

""In what is typically a season of joy and reflection for the nation, Speaker Pelosi has gifted America an impeachment that will bring further division, unhappiness, and animus. Speaker Pelosi is rushing her illegitimate impeachment sham through the House before a self-imposed Christmas deadline, ignoring all evidence that clears President Trump from impeachable offenses, and in contravention of historical precedent and House rules. Speaker Pelosi has stated that President Trump is a threat to ‘our democracy.' If this were the case, why did she allow the House to recess all of August, a week in September, two weeks in October, and eleven days for the Thanksgiving holiday? As Professor Jonathan Turley stated in Monday's House Judiciary hearing, this is the Democrats' abuse of power for the manner and speed in which they have conducted this impeachment inquisition.

""The facts are on President Trump's side, and the American people understand the Democrats' vindictive efforts against our duly elected President. The Democrats threatened to impeach President Trump just months after he was inaugurated. They first tried to use Special Counsel Mueller and the Russian hoax to accomplish their dirty work. When that failed, they perpetuated the Ukraine phone call hoax. As they proceed down this impeachment path, Democrats manipulated evidence, distorted context, and removed any semblance of due process. Surprising no one, their predetermined outcome will accomplish their goal: impeachment of their hated, political opponent.

""The 116th Congress may be one of the most consequential in American history. Democrats have prioritized impeachment above all else. History will not look favorably on their efforts to impeach a president simply because they don't like what he stands for or that he keeps his promises to the American people. Their disregard for process and willingness to rely on innuendo and gossip, rather than direct evidence, weakens this institution and will leave future Presidents in jeopardy of blatantly, politically motivated impeachments. Republicans stand united against the Democrats' warped, frustrated schemes to overthrow the will of the nation. Democrats may be able to impeach President Trump simply because they have the numbers, but the American people will remember their partisan actions at the ballot box next November.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/06/reps-schweikert-and-kind-lead-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united/,Reps. Schweikert and Kind Lead Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States’ Commitment to the World Trade Organization,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), along with a bipartisan group of members from the House Committee on Ways and Means introduced a House resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order. Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States ‘commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:

Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement

Address longstanding concerns with the WTO’s Appellate Body

Increase transparency at the WTO

Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances

Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century

“For decades, the United States, through the World Trade Organization (WTO), has helped shape the rules for global commerce and knocked down trade barriers, allowing American businesses and its workers to grow and prosper. I support USTR’s efforts to work with our friends to make the WTO more efficient and more transparent, and I recognize and appreciate the WTO is and continues to be a crucial linchpin in global trade. I am pleased to be a co-sponsor of this resolution and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to strengthen the WTO, said Rep. David Schweikert.

“The WTO is the institute that enforces the world’s rules-based trading system, without it we would be in a race to the bottom. However, it’s clear there are appellate body issues that need to be address and rules that need to be modernized for the 21st century. These changes are going to be written with or without our country’s involvement—it’s up to us to decide who is holding the pen,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This resolution demonstrates that the House of Representatives supports the WTO as an institution and instructs the Administration to work with our allies to give the body the reforms it needs so desperately. I am proud to be joined by so many of my Ways and Means colleagues to push this forward.”

‪“So much of Northern Virginia’s economy depends on trade, and sustaining American leadership on trade in part rests on our continued role in the World Trade Organization,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “A reformed WTO remains our best hope for sustaining a rules based trading system where Americans can thrive, and needed reforms will only be achieved with American engagement and leadership.”

“Innovators across North Texas rely on the WTO to institute and enforce trade rules. America having a seat at the table is vital to ensuring that our interests are protected and that the international marketplace is free and fair,” said Rep. Kenny Marchant. “Our resolution calls on the administration to remain engaged with our WTO allies and to work towards reforms that further these goals.”

“While there is no doubt that the WTO requires significant reforms to deal with countries like China, I believe that a functioning WTO still offers the United States the best chance to ensure that trade liberalization is achieved in a manner that is consistent with our values. If we abandon the WTO, it will be harder for us to engage globally and drive the agenda on key issues shaping our future like e-commerce and privacy,” said Rep. Suzan Delbene.

“As global trade is vital for Kansas and our country, we need free and fair trade and an efficient and modernized World Trade Organization (WTO). I am proud to cosponsor this resolution highlighting the need to reform the WTO and appreciate Congressman Kind’s leadership on this bipartisan issue,” said Rep. Ron Estes.

“At this time of crisis for the World Trade Organization, Congress must reaffirm its support for a strong rules-based global trading system,” said Rep. Terri Sewell. “American workers, farmers, and manufacturers depend on an equitable and transparent WTO, and America must take a leading role in proposing thoughtful and equitable reforms.”

In October, Rep. Kind led a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they met with official and discussed the modernization of the WTO, including ways to address the looming appellate body issue.

The Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful – and the oldest – committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.

Read the resolution text here.

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Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-schweikert-and-kind-lead-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-united,Reps. Schweikert and Kind Lead Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States Commitment to the World Trade Organization,2019-12-06,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), along with a bipartisan group of members from the House Committee on Ways and Means introduced a House resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and get the Appellate Body in working order. Specifically, the resolution reaffirms the United States commitment as a member of the WTO and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms that will:
 Improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement
	Address longstanding concerns with the WTO's Appellate Body
	Increase transparency at the WTO
	Ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances
	Update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century
 For decades, the United States, through the World Trade Organization (WTO), has helped shape the rules for global commerce and knocked down trade barriers, allowing American businesses and its workers to grow and prosper. I support USTR's efforts to work with our friends to make the WTO more efficient and more transparent, and I recognize and appreciate the WTO is and continues to be a crucial linchpin in global trade. I am pleased to be a co-sponsor of this resolution and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to strengthen the WTO, said Rep. David Schweikert.
The WTO is the institute that enforces the world's rules-based trading system, without it we would be in a race to the bottom. However, it's clear there are appellate body issues that need to be address and rules that need to be modernized for the 21st century. These changes are going to be written with or without our country's involvementit's up to us to decide who is holding the pen, said Rep. Ron Kind. This resolution demonstrates that the House of Representatives supports the WTO as an institution and instructs the Administration to work with our allies to give the body the reforms it needs so desperately. I am proud to be joined by so many of my Ways and Means colleagues to push this forward.
So much of Northern Virginia's economy depends on trade, and sustaining American leadership on trade in part rests on our continued role in the World Trade Organization, said Rep. Don Beyer. A reformed WTO remains our best hope for sustaining a rules based trading system where Americans can thrive, and needed reforms will only be achieved with American engagement and leadership.""
Innovators across North Texas rely on the WTO to institute and enforce trade rules. America having a seat at the table is vital to ensuring that our interests are protected and that the international marketplace is free and fair, said Rep. Kenny Marchant. Our resolution calls on the administration to remain engaged with our WTO allies and to work towards reforms that further these goals.
While there is no doubt that the WTO requires significant reforms to deal with countries like China, I believe that a functioning WTO still offers the United States the best chance to ensure that trade liberalization is achieved in a manner that is consistent with our values. If we abandon the WTO, it will be harder for us to engage globally and drive the agenda on key issues shaping our future like e-commerce and privacy, said Rep. Suzan Delbene. 
As global trade is vital for Kansas and our country, we need free and fair trade and an efficient and modernized World Trade Organization (WTO). I am proud to cosponsor this resolution highlighting the need to reform the WTO and appreciate Congressman Kind's leadership on this bipartisan issue, said Rep. Ron Estes. 
At this time of crisis for the World Trade Organization, Congress must reaffirm its support for a strong rules-based global trading system, said Rep. Terri Sewell. American workers, farmers, and manufacturers depend on an equitable and transparent WTO, and America must take a leading role in proposing thoughtful and equitable reforms.
In October, Rep. Kind led a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Geneva, Switzerland where they met with official and discussed the modernization of the WTO, including ways to address the looming appellate body issue.
The Ways and Means Committee is the most powerful - and the oldest - committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.
Read the resolution text here.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/12/04/congressman-schweikert-congratulates-2019-congressional-app-challenge/,Congressman Schweikert Congratulates 2019 Congressional App Challenge Winners,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Schweikert (AZ-06) recognized the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winners for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District.

The Congressional App Challenge winners are BASIS Scottsdale students Bianca Hanley, Zakary Hori, Jeffrey Liang and Ben Plate. The group developed ThoughtCache, an app where users can store and retrieve thoughts.

The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition that challenges students across the country to create their own app, and the winning apps are displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The challenge seeks to inspire innovative students across the country to further explore the computer science field. Thank you to all the students who submitted apps for the Congressional App Challenge. Our office looks forward to reviewing next year’s submissions

To learn more about ThoughtCache, view this video. More information on the Congressional App Challenge can be found HERE.

A photo of Congressman Schweikert and the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winners is attached.

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Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:45:33Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-congratulates-2019-congressional-app-challenge,Congressman Schweikert Congratulates 2019 Congressional App Challenge Winners,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman Schweikert (AZ-06) recognized the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winners for Arizona's 6th Congressional District.
The Congressional App Challenge winners are BASIS Scottsdale students Bianca Hanley, Zakary Hori, Jeffrey Liang and Ben Plate. The group developed ThoughtCache, an app where users can store and retrieve thoughts.
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competition that challenges students across the country to create their own app, and the winning apps are displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The challenge seeks to inspire innovative students across the country to further explore the computer science field. Thank you to all the students who submitted apps for the Congressional App Challenge. Our office looks forward to reviewing next year's submissions
To learn more about ThoughtCache, view this video. More information on the Congressional App Challenge can be found HERE.
A photo of Congressman Schweikert and the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winners is attached.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-advocates-federal-local-partnership-reduce-veteran-suicide-rate,"McSally Advocates for Federal, Local Partnership to Reduce Veteran Suicide Rate",2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today advocated for more federal and local partnerships to reduce the rate of veteran suicide.
During a U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing to discuss servicemember, family, and veteran suicides and prevention strategies, McSally highlighted a success story from the Be Connected program in Arizona.
I want to highlight a good news example in Arizona, said McSally. We have this Be Connected program. In 2017 it started and it's really working to connect veterans, servicemembers, families, whatever support they have  that goes back not in the immediate crisis, but what happens earlier on that chain of events that happens.
In rural Arizona, a disabled veteran called Be Connected and the question was Can someone help clean up after his pets?' In reality, once a volunteer showed up, they realized the pet was a barrier for him to get treatment for his substance abuse. But he didn't want to lose his dog. They were able to meet him where he was, ensure someone was going to be able to take care of his dog, while he went in and got the treatment he needed through a 28-day program.
At the local level, with local volunteers, with federal support, we really could be empowering local communities to be the neighbor, be the friend, remove those barriers, and get people the care they need.
McSally asked Acting Director, Suicide Prevention Program, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Miller: What else can we do, Dr. Miller, for these types of programs to incentivize them, especially for those vast majority of veterans who are taking their own lives but you don't even have them in the VA system?
Dr. Miller: I was in Arizona two weeks ago and I was working with the [Be] Connected individuals and am very impressed by what's occurring thereThat's what I think we can work on together is combining the power and the resources at the federal and the local level realizing that at the federal level at the VA, we can't do it alone.
Click HERE to download McSally's remarks.
A study published by ASU just before Veterans Day noted that veterans in Arizona are over twice more likely to commit suicide compared to the rest of the state. The study also found that the female veteran suicide rate is three times the rate of non-veteran women. The nationwide rate for veterans is38 suicides per 100,000, compared with Arizona's 55.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-judge-scott-rash-judiciary-committee-nomination-hearing,McSally Introduces Judge Scott Rash at Judiciary Committee Nomination Hearing,2019-12-04,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced Judge Scott Rash to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee as they consider his nomination for U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona.

Click HERE to watch her introduction.

McSally's remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Feinstein, and members of the Judiciary Committee, thank you very much for allowing me this opportunity to introduce the committee to Judge Scott Rash who has been nominated to the district court for the District of Arizona.
Judge Rash currently serves with distinction on the Pima County Superior Court in my hometown of Tucson. Since he was appointed to the superior court in 2010, he has been on the civil bench, criminal bench, and the family law bench, where he currently serves as the presiding judge. Judge Rash has earned the respect of his colleagues on the court with his fairness, hard work, and willingness to take on difficult tasks. I know that he will be greatly missed on the superior court, but that court's loss is the Arizona district court's gain.
Judge Rash came to the superior court already with an impressive resume. He was a partner at Gabroy, Rollman & Boss, a Tucson law firm, where he focused on civil litigation. Before his time in private practice, Judge Rash served as a criminal prosecutor in the Arizona Attorney General's Office. He is also a certified public accountant and worked in the forensic accounting field before attending law school. Judge Rash has been a terrific state court judge, and I am confident he will be an excellent federal court judge as well.
Judge Rash is joined today by his family, including his wife, Dr. Robin Rash, a family practice physician. His three children are in the middle of finals this week  I'm guessing this is a pretty stressful week for the whole Rash family -- so they are unfortunately unable to be here in person. His parents, Raymond and Barbara Rash, are also here, as are his in-laws, Dr. Ralph and Angela Rohr, his brother- and sister-in-law Lt. Colonel Brad and Rachel Pitzer, and his nephew Jackson Pitzer. The committee should take note of the strong support from the in-laws.
I also want to welcome today Judge John Hinderaker, who serves with Judge Rash on the Pima County Superior Court. Like Judge Rash, Judge Hinderaker is widely respected by the Tucson legal community, and I am pleased to support his nomination to the district court for the District of Arizona.
In addition, I want to thank my colleague, Senator Sinema for working with me on filling these district court vacancies. Given the heavy caseloads faced by judges in the District of Arizona, the Grand Canyon state is in great need to bring the court up to full strength.
Again, I very much appreciate the opportunity to introduce Judge Rash to the Committee. I hope that the Committee will give Judge Rash's and Judge Hinderaker's nominations full and quick consideration so that they can be confirmed on the floor.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-military-housing-slumlord-ceos-should-spend-holidays-military-housing,"McSally: Military Housing ""Slumlord"" CEOs Should Spend Holidays in Military Housing",2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today proposed that military housing CEOs experience firsthand the unacceptable living conditions to which they have subjected military families.
During a U.S. Committee on Armed Services hearing on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) privatized housing findings, McSally highlighted the continuing issue of substandard living conditions in military housing facilities.
It's hard enough to serve in the military. It's hard enough to be a spouse of someone who serves in the military, but you add onto it the challenges that we're talking about here today, and the types of stories we've heard for what families have had to put up with. As someone who has served myself, this pisses me off,McSally said.So maybe some of the CEOs need to move into some military housing over the holidays.What do you guys think about that? And see how they feel trying to figure out where they're going to put up their Christmas tree or where they're going to be serving Christmas dinner.
McSally asked the GAO Director of Defense Capabilities and Management if there are any companies performing acceptable work.
I see there's basically 14 companies that have been involved in privatized military housing. Are any of them not acting like slumlords at this point? Are any of them doing a good job?
GAO Director of Defense Capabilities and Management Elizabeth Field said:I wouldn't want to characterize any individual company as good across the board or bad across the board. I would say at almost every installation we've visited we found that the military housing officials on the ground were extremely frustrated with the private partner personnel on the ground. [They] were not getting the cooperation or support they needed.


Download McSally's questioning HERE.
OnJune 27, McSally secured provisions for protecting military families from hazardous housing conditions in the Senate's annual defense bill.
OnMarch 7, McSally demanded answers from every branch of the military about the state of housing for military families.
OnFebruary 13, McSally called for military commanders to take responsibility for the military family housing crisis.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-secures-commonsense-necessary-win-female-tricare-users,"McSally Secures Commonsense, Necessary Win for Female Tricare Users",2019-12-03,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured confirmation from the Department of Defense that the most effective breast cancer screening option is now available for active-duty female servicemembers and others covered under Tricare.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery wrote to McSallyto report that her request to add Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), to TRICARE's coverage, was approved.
I am pleased to report that I recently approved adding DBT for screening purposes to the TRICARE benefit under TRICARE's provisional coverage authority, which can allow coverage for emerging healthcare services and supplies,McCaffery wrote.This coverage will be effective for services rendered on or after January 1, 2020, and the Defense Health Agency is working to ensure full implementation in early 2020.
McCaffery's letter comes after McSallyintroducedthe Better and Robust Screening Today Actthat would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to cover DBT screenings.In September, McSally also led a bipartisan letter requesting this expanded coverage.
I'm glad to see the Department of Defense step up and provide needed coverage for DBT screenings to our active-duty servicemembers and others,McSally said.This commonsense change will benefit the many women who utilize Tricare. I urge the United States Preventive Services Task Force to recommend DBT for breast cancer screening to ensure permanent coverage of this much needed service.
Click HERE to read the letter.
Dear Senator McSally:
Thank you for your inquiry of September 30, 2019, regarding TRICARE's coverage of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), also called 3D mammography for breast cancer screening. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
I am pleased to report that I recently approved adding DBT for screening purposes to the TRICARE benefit under TRICARE's provisional coverage authority, which can allow coverage for emerging healthcare services and supplies. This coverage will be effective for services rendered on or after January 1, 2020, and the Defense Health Agency is working to ensure full implementation in early 2020. Since the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not currently recommend DBT for breast cancer screening, I could only approve provisional coverage at this time. This provisional coverage can be extended for up to five years, during which time we are hopeful that the USPSTF will recommend DBT for breast cancer screenings.
By federal regulation, TRICARE follows the USPSTF recommendations for coverage of preventive and screening procedures. However, we recognize that DBT is rapidly becoming the standard of care across the U.S. TRICARE has received many requests to include DBT screenings in our coverage. As a result of the evolving role of this technology in the health care field, we have taken steps to evaluate and amend our coverage.
TRICARE already added coverage of DBT this past August for diagnostic purposes when a physician finds it necessary (for example, if a patient presents with symptoms). Patients and providers should contact the appropriate Managed Care Support Contractor in their region for more information, atwww.tricare.mil/contactus.
Thank you for your interest in the health and well-being of our Service members, veterans, and their families.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. McCaffery",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/family-country-suns-arizona-lawmakers-what-theyre-thankful,"Family, country - Suns? Arizona lawmakers on what they're thankful for",2019-12-02,2019,2019-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON  Impeachment. Immigration. Investigations. Campaigning already for the 2020 elections.
With all the chaos going on in Washington, it might seem like there's not a lot to be thankful for. Which may be why Arizona lawmakers' thoughts turned to home when they were asked what they would be thankful for this holiday.
I'm so thankful for my family, I have three grandsons under the age of 4. I have a 2-year-old, a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old and they're just the joy of my life, said Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Tucson. My husband said, Oh, I know now why we had children  it's so we could have grandchildren.'
That was echoed by Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, who said he has been blessed with the world's most perfect little girl.
She just turned 4 years old and it's hard to describe how joyful that is. My wife and I have waited a long time and I never thought I could have that much fun, Schweikert said.
Some patriotic notes crept into the discussion.
I'm thankful for the freedoms we have in America and the men and women in uniform who protect those freedoms, said Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., an Air Force veteran herself.
I'm thankful for my family, I'm thankful for my dad who was so hard-working and passed away when I was 12, McSally said. Just the opportunities I've had in my life because of him and my mom and all their hard work.
Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Sedona, also touched on family and country.
We all get together for Thanksgiving, O'Halleran said. I'm happy for the health of my family and trying to make sure that our country does better. I'm thankful very much for the fact that I was born in America.
-Cronkite News video by Heather Cumberledge
Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, managed the holiday trifecta, giving thanks for his constituents, his family  and sports.
I'm grateful to represent the best district in Arizona, seat 9, Stanton said. I'm grateful for my family and my children
And I'm grateful that the Phoenix Suns look like they're going to be pretty good this year! he added. It's been a long time. I'm excited about that.
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, added an appeal to others for the holiday.
Be inclusionary of other people not exclusionary, he said. Including people into our families, bringing those out from the cold, those that are homeless, showing them that there's want and that there's need to be around community.
I think that's the great things about Thanksgiving and I would implore everyone to join in.
Most members of the state's congressional delegation were happy to sit down and share thoughts about their Thanksgiving. And those who did all shared one message for the rest of us.
Have a joyous Thanksgiving, Schweikert said. We are incredibly blessed to live in Arizona so just have a great time with it.
Kirkpatrick went straight to the point: Happy Holidays.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3907,Gosar Secures More than $12 Million for Kingman and Prescott Airports,2019-11-22,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announced the winners of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants:

“I am pleased to report that the Kingman Municipal Airport as well Prescott Regional Airport were the recipients of AIP grants, a much-needed infusion for rehabilitation and construction. These airports are key drivers of our economy in Arizona's fourth congressional district, and this additional funding will allow them to expand, modernize, and continue operations vital to our community,” said Congressman Paul Gosar.

“This is an exciting time! It will replace our main runway to help develop transportation loading and multimodal transportation logistics. It is an important piece of infrastructure that will help keep Kingman competitive,"" said Mayor Jen Miles.

“Prescott Regional Airport has experienced unprecedented growth since the 2018 addition of 50-seat regional jet service by United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines. Constructed in 1948, our passenger terminal was sorely in need of replacement to safely and efficiently serve the 70,000+ total passengers expected to use the airport annually in the future,” said Airport Director Robin Sobotta. “This extraordinary level of Federal funding support will be transformational for our airport, our City, and the entire region. The City of Prescott is appreciative of the continuous support and advocacy of the USDOT/FAA Office of Airports, and our dedicated Federal, state and local elected officials, including Representative Paul Gosar.”

“This is an important day for the City of Prescott,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “This brings Prescott Regional Airport one step closer to this important new chapter in passenger air service. We sincerely appreciate all of the assistance provided by Congressman Gosar’s office, and all of our Federal elected officials in securing this funding.”

“The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air so this Administration is investing billions of dollars in America’s airports which will address safer operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travelers,” said Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.

Background:

The Prescott Regional Airport (a.k.a. Ernest A. Love Field) is used for general aviation but primarily to train the pilots of tomorrow through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airport is comprised of three functional runways that service thousands of passengers a year. With this new federal funding, Prescott Regional will be able to begin construction of a new terminal that will bring more businesses and jobs to Northern Arizona.

The Kingman Municipal Airport has a deep history rooted in training Army Air Force aerial gunners in World War II. Today, this airport has two active runways for commercial and business use and also services aircrafts with a top of the line repair station. Additionally, the airport houses an 1,100-acre industrial park which is home to over 70 businesses. This grant will be used to rehabilitate the existing runaways to ensure continual success.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-calls-va-secretary-improve-native-veterans-access-mental-health-care,McSally Calls on VA Secretary to Improve Native Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care,2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) yesterday asked Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to improve Native Americans veterans' access to mental health care in an effort to reduce the number of Native veteran suicides.
During an U.S. Committee on Indian Affairs hearing on honoring a nation's promise to Native veterans, McSally specifically highlighted the lack of proper, useful statistics on Native veteran suicide.
This is just unacceptable that those who took their oath of office and were willing to put their lives on the line return home after surviving battle only to take their own lives,McSally said.More has to be done specifically for Native American veterans. My understanding is that even in the data collection they're listed as other' so we don't even understand what the scope of the problem is specifically for Native American veterans who are at risk for suicide or who have committed suicide.
I just want to follow up on how we're gathering data. If we don't know what the problem is, we don't know how to fix the problem.
Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie said:This is our number one clinical priority.
Later in the hearing, Secretary Wilkie committed to working with the senators to collect accurate data on Native American veteran suicide.
McSally is a cosponsor of theImprove Well-Being for Veterans Actthat would require the VA to provide grants to community groups administering suicide prevention services to veterans including those who do not normally go to VA facilities.
Download McSally's questioning HERE.
OnNovember 19, McSally urged Secretary Wilkie toprioritize patient care at the Phoenix VA and Northern Arizona VA hospitals while working diligently to find suitable, qualified directors.
OnNovember 5, McSally introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts and allow those who served our nation to receive the care they need.
OnMarch 12, McSally and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) highlighted Arizona's Be Connected program and pressed the VA on instituting meaningful action on veteran suicide.
###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-shaheen-houlahan-and-stefanik-introduce-bill-improve-breast-cancer-screening-options-us,"McSally, Shaheen, Houlahan, and Stefanik Introduce Bill to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Options for U.S. Servicemembers and Their Families",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRESS  U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide female U.S. servicemembers and their families with improved breast cancer screening options.
U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema(D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN),Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV),Susan M. Collins (R-ME),Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are co-sponsors of the bill.
TheBetter and Robust Screening Today Actrequires the Department of Defense (DoD) to cover the most effective breast cancer screening option: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, also known as DBT or 3D mammography. DBT is already covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and almost all other traditional health care plans. Currently,DoD only covers DBT as a secondary option, after there is an issue with the first, traditional scan.
""Servicemembers and their families sacrifice so much and deserve the best health care and technology available,said McSally.There is simply no good reason to deny DBT screening, the latest breast cancer imaging technology, to Tricare patients. As a female veteran myself, I am proud to lead thisbicameral, bipartisan bill to expand Tricare coverage for our heroes and their families.""
Expanding access to the latest advances in preventive cancer screenings could mean the difference between life and death for some Americans. Improving this access for our service members is a no brainer and I'm proud to stand with Senator McSally in this bipartisan effort,said Shaheen. This legislation would provide an important fix to our health care system by requiring the Department of Defense to cover 3D mammography as an option for preventive breast cancer screening. 3D mammography can provide superior detection of breast cancer, which is critical to beating this devastating disease. This bill is an important way to help ensure our servicewomen have coverage to seek the preventive screenings they need.
Our active duty servicemembers, military family members, and veterans should have access to quality health care, said Houlahan. The BRST Bill mark an important step in addressing the gaps in TRICARE, which covers many in our military community. DBT Mammography is the best screening for breast cancer we have in women with dense breast tissue. TRICARE should be covering this service so that both those who've served and their families have the best chance at early detection. I'm proud of this bipartisan and bicameral legislation borne from the minds of women veterans in Congress.
The number of females in the Armed Forces continues to grow at a rapid pace. In 1973, at the end of the draft, women represented a mere 2 percent of the enlisted forces and 8 percent of the officer corps. Today, those numbers have significantly increased to 16 percent and 18 percent respectively.
Click HERE to read theBetter and Robust Screening Today Act.
OnSeptember 30, McSally led a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand and improve breast cancer screening coverage options for female servicemembers and their families.
###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-shaheen-houlahan-introduce-bill-improve-breast-cancer-screening-options-us-servicemembers,"McSally, Shaheen, Houlahan Introduce Bill to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Options for U.S. Servicemembers and Their Families",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"CONGRESS  U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide female U.S. servicemembers and their families with improved breast cancer screening options.
U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema(D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN),Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV),Susan M. Collins (R-ME),Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) are co-sponsors of the bill.
TheBetter and Robust Screening Today Actrequires the Department of Defense (DoD) to cover the most effective breast cancer screening option: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, also known as DBT or 3D mammography. DBT is already covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and almost all other traditional health care plans. Currently,DoD only covers DBT as a secondary option, after there is an issue with the first, traditional scan.
""Servicemembers and their families sacrifice so much and deserve the best health care and technology available,said McSally.There is simply no good reason to deny DBT screening, the latest breast cancer imaging technology, to Tricare patients. As a female veteran myself, I am proud to lead thisbicameral, bipartisan bill to expand Tricare coverage for our heroes and their families.""
Expanding access to the latest advances in preventive cancer screenings could mean the difference between life and death for some Americans. Improving this access for our service members is a no brainer and I'm proud to stand with Senator McSally in this bipartisan effort,said Shaheen. This legislation would provide an important fix to our health care system by requiring the Department of Defense to cover 3D mammography as an option for preventive breast cancer screening. 3D mammography can provide superior detection of breast cancer, which is critical to beating this devastating disease. This bill is an important way to help ensure our servicewomen have coverage to seek the preventive screenings they need.
Our active duty servicemembers, military family members, and veterans should have access to quality health care, said Houlahan. The BRST Bill mark an important step in addressing the gaps in TRICARE, which covers many in our military community. DBT Mammography is the best screening for breast cancer we have in women with dense breast tissue. TRICARE should be covering this service so that both those who've served and their families have the best chance at early detection. I'm proud of this bipartisan and bicameral legislation borne from the minds of women veterans in Congress.
The number of females in the Armed Forces continues to grow at a rapid pace. In 1973, at the end of the draft, women represented a mere 2 percent of the enlisted forces and 8 percent of the officer corps. Today, those numbers have significantly increased to 16 percent and 18 percent respectively.
Click HERE to read theBetter and Robust Screening Today Act.
OnSeptember 30, McSally led a bipartisan letter urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand and improve breast cancer screening coverage options for female servicemembers and their families.
###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-shaheen-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-support-veteran-survivors-domestic-sexual-violence,"McSally, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence",2019-11-21,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"**Bipartisan billwould help ensure no veteran attempting to leave an abusive situation is turned away for assistance due to a lack of resources**
**Legislation would improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and State Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Centers**
U.S. SENATE U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reintroduced legislation today to improve services for veterans experiencing domestic or sexual violence. The Senators' bill  the Supporting Veteran Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act  would connect veterans exposed to domestic or sexual violence with resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and improve coordination between the VA and local domestic violence and sexual assault crisis centers. Connecting survivors of domestic or sexual violence with VA resources not only serves veterans, but also helps preserve limited crisis center and shelter resources. Shaheen first introduced this legislation in the 114thCongress.
According to the VA, approximately one third of women veterans experience intimate partner violence  a type of domestic violence  at some point in their lifetime. Earlier this year, the Department of Defense released its annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, which showed a startling 50 percent increase in assaults against servicewomen since their last report in 2016. And according to a New York Times report, Pentagon figures confirm that approximately 10,000 servicemen are sexually assaulted in the military every year.
As a result of their military service, veterans are potentially eligible for a range of benefits that could be helpful in removing a family from an abusive situation including housing assistance, disability payments, medical care including for certain dependents, mental health services and peer support. However, often, veterans seeking assistance may not be aware of the entirety of their benefits.
Domestic and sexual violence has no place inour society or in our military. I fought to have several provisions from my bill to combat military sexual assault incorporated into the annual defense bill, but we must take a holistic view of how we solve this issue, said McSally. Congress must do more to support our servicemen and women as they overcome traumaand seek support and safety outside of their homes.Our legislation willensure the needs of servicemembers and veterans are met with ample resources and assistance.
Domestic and sexual violence is a persistent problem in our society, and it's particularly pervasive among our military and veteran populations. It threatens the health, safety and well-being of women and their families, and it demands action from Congress. Help should never be out of reach for survivors when they need it, said Shaheen. This bipartisan bill would improve coordination between the VA and help ensure our rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters have the resources they need to provide a safe haven to all those seeking assistance. Improving the efficiency of federal agencies to respond to the needs of survivors and bolstering support for our local and state partners who provide this help will continue to be my top priorities in Congress.
Specifically, the Supporting Veteran Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act would:
 
	Direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program of coordination with local domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence service providers;
	Establish local domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence outreach coordinators at VA hospitals to serve as liaisons to communities;
	Codify the current, informal VA Task Force on Domestic Violence, and direct it to create a comprehensive national program to address intimate partner violence prevention, response and treatment;
	Direct the task force to study and report on the feasibility of specific proposals to improve VA services for victims, including an expedited review of temporary housing and other assistance requests, provide additional direct services (particularly in rural areas), and support counseling and peer network services for domestic violence;
	Direct the VA to complete a national baseline study on the prevalence and causes of domestic violence among veterans;
	And require the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to conduct an assessment of the effects of intimate partner violence on women veterans.
 
On May 23, McSally successfully had an overwhelming number of her legislative priorities to combat sexual assault in the military incorporated in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20).
OnMay 15, McSally introduced the Combating MilitarySexualAssaultAct, landmark legislation to combat militarysexualassault. The legislation focuses on improvements to the investigation and judicial process, as well as victim support once anassaulthas been reported.
OnMay 9, McSally met with Air Force leadership at Andrew Air Force Base to dig into the improvements that McSally is proposing.
OnMay 7,McSallyconvened a meeting of the nation's top military leaders to discuss the recommendations and path forward on combatingsexualassault. This meeting followed the delivery of the task force report that was a direct result of McSally's request to the Acting Secretary of Defense.
OnApril 26, McSally visited Ft. Huachuca and Davis-Monthan to meet with soldiers and airmen to hear firsthand their ideas on endingsexualassaultin the military.
OnMarch 18,McSally requested the immediate formation of a Department of Defense task force to combatsexualassault. Just a day later, Shanahan committed to standing up the task force at McSally's request.
Bill text of the Supporting Veteran Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act can be found here.
###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/reps-biggs-and-mooney-dems-continue-strike-out-middle-america-impeachment,OP-ED: Reps Biggs and Mooney: Dems Continue to Strike Out With Middle America on Impeachment,2019-11-18,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,,0,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-booker-portman-whitehouse-introduce-bill-end-cosmetics-animal-testing,"McSally, Booker, Portman, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to End Cosmetics Animal Testing",2019-11-18,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today introduced legislation to end cosmetics animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the United States.
TheHumane Cosmetics Actwould phase out the sale of any cosmetic products developed using animal testing and make it unlawful to conduct cosmetic animal testing in the U.S.
It's long past time to end cosmetics animal testing in the U.S. Not only is this practice inhumane, but it is also ineffective and costly, McSally said.Companies across the U.S. now successfully use alternative methods of testing that more accurately predict the effect of cosmetics on humans. This bipartisan bill would protect innocent animals from needless abuse, while modernizing our cosmetics industry.
Animal testing is cruel and unnecessary and must be ended,Booker said.This bipartisan legislation, which has support from a broad coalition of stakeholders, is an important step in the transition to more scientifically reliable test methods and toward the elimination of animal testing once and for all.
I'm proud to support this bipartisan legislation as it requires cosmetic companies to verify the safety of their products without the use of animal testing. While nearly 600 cosmetic companies already use alternatives to animal testing, this legislation would build on that progress by expediting the consideration of other reliable testing alternatives. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation so that our cosmetics industry can continue to create safe products for consumers without testing on animals, said Portman.
""There are plenty of cost-effective and accurate ways to gauge the safety of cosmetic products without resorting to outdated and unnecessary tests on animals,"" said Whitehouse. ""This bipartisan bill is an important step in moving toward safer, more humane testing methods.""
Background
This legislation would bring U.S. cosmetic policy in line with nearly 40 countries that have already implemented bans on animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.
Of the 13 biggest importers of American cosmetics, 8 countries have bans in place or legislation under consideration. In order to continue selling their products overseas, U.S. cosmetic companies must already use non-animal test methods to assess safety of their products.
These alternative methods provide data that is more relevant to human exposure and can offer considerable savings for companies. In addition, thousands of existing cosmetic ingredients with histories of safe use allow nearly 600 cruelty-free companies in North America to innovate while remaining true to their values, and a growing number of proven, non-animal tests are becoming available each year.
Specifically, the bill would:
 
	make it unlawful to knowingly conduct or contract for cosmetic animal testing that occurs in the United States beginning one year after the law is enacted, and
	make it unlawful to sell or knowingly transport any cosmetic products in the U.S. that were developed using cosmetic animal testing ordered by any person in the product's supply chain starting one year after the law is enacted.
 
Exceptions to this law include special safety concerns as approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, foreign requirements, drugs used in cosmetics products, and dual-use ingredients.
TheHumane Cosmetics Actis endorsed by over 250 companies, the Humane Society of The United States, Cruelty Free International, and the Personal Care Products Council.
Cruelty Free International CEO Michelle Thew said:We applaud this renewed effort to bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics across the United States. This bill will match the progress that we are seeing around the world as consumers, companies, regulators and advocates come together to achieve the common goal of ensuring that animals will no longer suffer for the sake of cosmetics anywhere.
Personal Care Products Council President and CEO Lezlee Westine said: For nearly four decades, beauty companies have been at the forefront in reducing the use of animals in product safety testing. We are proud to support the Humane Cosmetics Act that takes us closer to eliminating new cosmetics animal testing and promoting recognition and acceptance of alternative approaches.
Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund said:Some thirty years in the making, the partnership between the Humane Society Legislative Fund and Personal Care Products Council to support the Humane Cosmetics Act is a remarkable milestone in the fight to end new animal testing for cosmetics, said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. We applaud the strong bipartisanship leadership of the bill by Senators Martha McSally, Cory Booker, Rob Portman and Sheldon Whitehouse. Passage of the Act will place the United States at the center of a worldwide shift from animal testing to cruelty-free methodologies for assuring the safety of cosmetics. There isn't a measure better suited to bridge the partisan divide in Washington, DC, these days.
Click HERE to read bill text.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-urges-transportation-department-support-tucson-rapid-transit-corridor,McSally Urges Transportation Department to Support Tucson Rapid Transit Corridor,2019-11-18,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund a pilot program that could pave the way for a rapid transit corridor between the cities of Tucson and South Tucson.
In a Nov. 14 letter to Secretary Chao, McSally wrote that she supports the cities' request for $2 million to begin planning for the design of a corridor that integrates business, affordable housing, and increased access for riders, pedestrians and cyclists.
McSally, who recently led an effort to block $15.4 million in cuts to Arizona transit agencies, told Chao that the proposal supports economic development and access to jobs along the transit corridor linking the cities.
As part of this proposal, these resources would allow Tucson to identify improvements in designated Opportunity Zones along the north-south route, leveraging connectivity between the City's highly successful Sun Link Streetcar project and the Tucson International Airport on the south end, she wrote. I support these efforts to integrate multimodal transit and advance planning efforts through community partnerships. Other public support for this project includes the Pima Association of Governments.
McSally has been a champion of transportation projects in the Senate. Earlier this year she secured $2.6 million in federal funding for the purchase of low- or no-emission buses in Tucson. And earlier this month she joined a community celebration at the launch of an electric shuttle at Sabino Canyon, a popular recreation spot in Tucson. McSally was a strong advocate for the electric shuttle while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-reps-biggs-and-hice-trump-impeachment-effort-may-be-abandoned-house,OP-ED: Reps. Biggs and Hice: Trump impeachment effort may be abandoned by House Democrats fearing election losses,2019-11-16,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"Don't be surprised if House Democrats never bring up a vote to impeach President Trump. And if they do, it will only be because their leaders are willing to pay the price of seeing some Democrats who were elected in swing districts carried by Trump in 2016 go down to defeat in 2020.

The Democrats may not have suffered a fatal blow to their impeachment case in House Intelligence Committee impeachment hearings Wednesday and Friday – but they are very close to the edge.

The hearings featured the testimony of the Democrats' star witnesses – acting Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent on Wednesday, followed Friday by former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.

The Democrats started their case with a promise to the American people that there is clear evidence of some crime for which President Trump ought to be impeached. But they failed to deliver any impeachment ""dirt."" Instead, they only managed to produce three bureaucrats who are unhappy that Trump was engaged in foreign policy with Ukraine without them.

When Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, asked Taylor and Kent to identify an impeachable act committed by President Trump, the bureaucrats sat in their seats in stunned silence. The awkward pause was only broken when Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., began a rambling diatribe.

The witnesses could not state an impeachable offense, and neither can the Democrats.

In Friday's hearing with former Ambassador Yovanovitch, Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, asked her if she had any information regarding President Trump accepting any bribes or being involved in criminal activity. She clearly answered ""no"" to both questions. This was an additional dagger in the Democrats' morphing case for impeachment.

The Democrats were sucked into Schiff's vortex of impeachment obsession. He has ambled along for the past three years trying to find a rationale for impeachment, only to be foiled by the turn of events.

When the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller took away the Russia ""collusion"" narrative, it also emasculated the obstruction of justice thread by finding none of the requisite intent.

When the so-called whistleblower contacted Chairman Schiff's staff members, they apparently coordinated a complaint that became the latest peg upon which Schiff hoped to hang his impeachment hat.

Schiff persuaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to announce a vote on an impeachment inquiry. Schiff and Pelosi boasted about what the mysterious leaker – the so-called whistleblower – had said about President Trump's alleged misconduct.

That claim against the president was dashed when he released the transcript of his July 25 telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an unprecedented show of transparency.

Schiff has built his impeachment effort on sand, and it is slipping through his fingers. Democrats keep trying to find a way to explain to the American people what they believe is behavior by the president so egregious that it justifies his impeachment. They can't quite get there.

Wednesday's hearing proved the point – as Friday's did as well. The Democrats' rationale for impeachment is so obtuse that neither the witnesses nor the Democrats can explain what it is that the president supposedly did – except to declare that he didn't do what they originally said he did. Their charge is in a shroud.

The bottom line is that Taylor, Kent and Yovanovitch couldn't identify an impeachable offense. They all admitted they had no personal knowledge about what President Trump may have said on the July 25 call that was the catalyst for the impeachment hearings.

These witnesses didn't witness anything. The information Taylor and Kent provided in Wednesday's hearing was second-, third- and even fourth-hand knowledge. Their testimony is inherently flawed if any link in their chain of information is inaccurate.

The nation has learned that the entire case of the Democrats is built on hearsay – which is considered to be unreliable in a court of law because the veracity of the actual witness cannot be questioned. And the veracity of this hearsay is contradicted by real evidence.

In Wednesday's hearing, Taylor and Kent said that Ukrainian President Zelensky is an honest person. Zelensky has repeatedly told media throughout the world that there was no pressure, no extortion, no bribery, no conditions placed upon him in order to receive American aid.

All three of these witnesses agreed that U.S. aid was given to Ukraine and that President Trump's assistance to Ukraine has been more consistent and robust than the Obama administration's efforts.

Now, if you were a Democrat in a competitive district that voted for Trump in 2016, and if you watched the hearings, would you feel compelled to vote for impeachment?

The evidence presented, and the way it was presented, was so underwhelming that only the staunchest of impeachment fanatics are likely to race off the cliff of impeachment.

Don't be surprised if there is a revolt against forcing an impeachment vote by Democrats who will become vulnerable by voting for impeachment.

If she is as savvy as people say, Speaker Pelosi ought to stop the impeachment charade and refocus attention on meaningful legislation that could address the challenges America faces.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-votes-against-partisan-ex-im-bank-reauthorization-bill,Congressman Biggs Votes Against Partisan Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Bill,2019-11-15,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4863 to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) for ten years and increase its portfolio cap over that period to $175 billion. Congressman Biggs joined 178 fellow Republicans to vote against this bill and offered the following statement:

""Unfortunately, this was another missed opportunity to work together to pass a bipartisan bill that benefits all Americans. I could not support a bill to grant a taxpayer-funded agency the authority to fast-track key economic decisions without appropriate oversight, favor some businesses over others for arbitrary political reasons, or provide taxpayer-backed financing to entities owned and controlled by the Chinese government, including enterprises involved in military activities and human rights abuses. Unfortunately, Congresswoman Waters' (D-CA) partisan bill won't strengthen business, nor will it help them to compete on the world stage.""

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-urges-va-secretary-hire-new-phoenix-va-director,McSally Urges VA Secretary to Hire New Phoenix VA Director,2019-11-15,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) urged Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie toprioritize patient care at the Phoenix VA while working diligently to find a suitable, qualified hospital director.
Following the departure of the Phoenix VA hospital's director on Oct. 27, McSally wrote to Secretary Wilkie to stressthe importance of maintaining high-quality care for Arizona's veterans during the search for a replacement.
As you know Arizona is home to over 500,000 veterans, and only one-third seek care at one of the VA's facilities. Following the national wait time scandal of 2014 that started at the Phoenix VA, Congress passed multiple pieces of legislation, including the landmark MISSION Act of 2018. This has allowed veterans greater access and choice in their care, McSally wrote. As you consider a suitable candidate for replacement, you should ensure that all of these successful programs remain a priority. Lastly, I would also hope that this replacement has a track record of transparency and community engagement as frequent communication with Arizona's congressional delegation is necessary to achieve results.
Her letter is available for download HERE or below.
Dear Secretary Wilkie,
I write to you regarding the departure of the Phoenix Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital Director RimaAnn Nelson, and the search for her replacement. 
As you know Arizona is home to over 500,000 veterans, and only one-third seek care at one of the VA's facilities. Following the national wait time scandal of 2014 that started at the Phoenix VA, Congress passed multiple pieces of legislation, including the landmark MISSION Act of 2018. This has allowed veterans greater access and choice in their care. 
The Phoenix VA also was the first in the nation to pilot and adopt the minute clinic program that allowed veterans to seek treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, rather than flood the VA's emergency rooms---which has drastically reduce wait times and access for veterans. 
Additionally, the Phoenix VA is home to the Be Connected suicide prevention program for veterans across the state. This nationally recognized program has been credited as a model for community engagement and making resources available to veterans in need. 
As you consider a suitable candidate for replacement, you should ensure that all of these successful programs remain a priority.
Lastly, I would also hope that this replacement has a track record of transparency and community engagement as frequent communication with Arizona's congressional delegation is necessary to achieve results.
I look forward to continuing to work with you on the ways we can support our country's veterans and ensure the highest quality care possible. Please make this a high priority and urgently fill this vacancy. 
OnNovember 8, McSally introducedlegislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community outpatient clinic in Gilbert after U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad of Chandler, Arizona.
OnNovember 5, McSally introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts and allow those who served our nation to receive the care they need.
On March 12, McSally and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) highlighted Arizona's Be Connected program and pressed the VA on instituting meaningful action on veteran suicide.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-budget-process-enhancement-act,Congressman Biggs Introduces the Budget Process Enhancement Act,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Andy Biggs (AZ-05) and Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced the Budget Process Enhancement Act. This bill makes two major reforms to the budget process. First, it would force federal government departments and agencies to justify new spending requests every year, rather than wait for steadily growing lump sums from Congress. Second, it continues Congressman Biggs' longstanding commitment to ""no budget, no pay"" by holding the salaries of Members of Congress in escrow if they do not agree to a budget resolution in a timely manner after the current two-year agreement ends.

""Last month, the Congressional Budget Office made a sobering announcement: our budget deficit is predicted to hit nearly $1 trillion by the end of 2019, the highest it's been in seven years. On top of this deficit, our national debt now stands at over $23 trillion. That amounts to nearly $70,000 for every U.S. citizen: man, woman, and child. We are in the midst of a fiscal catastrophe that will imperil the future of our children and grandchildren if we don't take immediate steps to rein in spending.

""One of the reasons we are in this mess is because Congress and federal agencies believe they should be immune from making the same tough spending decisions that families across the country make every week. The Budget Process Enhancement Act would put an end to decades worth of budget practices that are so egregiously sloppy and wasteful they would make even a second-rate CPA blanch. And if Members of Congress are unable to do their jobs and put together responsible budgets every year, they shouldn't see a dime of salary."" – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

""A nation does not naturally grow a debt nearly the size of its GDP unless it suffers from systematic failures. That is what we are facing today in Washington, where the institutions of Government have given up on their basic responsibilities. That is why I am a proud supporter of the Budget Process Enhancement Act, which will reintroduce responsible governance to our budgetary system.

""For too long, the average citizen has carried the burden of our politicians' failures. An important part of this proposal is that politicians would be forced to face the consequences of their actions by not receiving pay when they fail their basic budgetary duties. This is a crucial first step to make Washington work for the People, and not the other way around."" – Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05)

""The Budget Process Enhancement Act is a positive first step towards removing the bias toward higher spending from the baseline. Including a ""no budget, no pay"" provision should encourage Members of Congress to debate budget and appropriations bills in a timely manner. Congress should continue to pursue reforms that will create a better functioning and more responsible budget process."" – The Heritage Foundation",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/11/14/congressman-schweikert-re-introduces-legislation-help-responsibly-manage/,Congressman Schweikert Re-Introduces Legislation to Help Responsibly Manage Our Debt,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) re-introduced H.R. 5083, the Debt Ceiling Alternative Act, which would help responsibly manage the debt once the federal government reaches its borrowing limit. Once enacted, this bill would require the Treasury Secretary to issue bonds linked to U.S. Gross Domestic Product, called ‘trills’, to pay the principal and interest on the public debt. This legislation would also authorize the President to rescind certain unobligated balances, which are currently estimated to be over $1,000 billion, in addition to selling off certain mortgage-related assets.

“The debt is sky-rocketing out of control, yet Congress still fails to address our massive spending problem. Unless Congress begins managing the debt, it will inevitably need to address raising the debt ceiling again. This legislation would use trills as a responsible management tool to help the federal government meet its debt obligations,” said Congressman David Schweikert.

Trill dividends fluctuate depending on GDP, therefore creating a more stable stimulus. Under H.R. 5083, these GDP-linked bonds would help relieve recession pressures on the government once the debt limit is reached.

Background:

Congressman Schweikert previously introduced the Debt Ceiling Alternative Act during the 115th Congress. Original Co-Sponsors of the bill include Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11), Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01).

H.R. 5083 is endorsed by FreedomWorks. Full text of the legislation can be found HERE.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/paradise-valley-boy-scout-troop-celebrates-200-eagle-scouts,Paradise Valley Boy Scout Troop celebrates 200 Eagle Scouts,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
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For security and to ensure that your needs are met, visitors to the District Office should call, 480-946-2411 to speak with a staff member about establishing an appointment within normal operating hours.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-schweikert-re-introduces-legislation-help-responsibly-manage,Congressman Schweikert Re-Introduces Legislation to Help Responsibly Manage Our Debt,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) re-introduced H.R. 5083, the Debt Ceiling Alternative Act, which would help responsibly manage the debt once the federal government reaches its borrowing limit. Once enacted, this bill would require the Treasury Secretary to issue bonds linked to U.S. Gross Domestic Product, called trills', to pay the principal and interest on the public debt. This legislation would also authorize the President to rescind certain unobligated balances, which are currently estimated to be over $1,000 billion, in addition to selling off certain mortgage-related assets.
The debt is sky-rocketing out of control, yet Congress still fails to address our massive spending problem. Unless Congress begins managing the debt, it will inevitably need to address raising the debt ceiling again. This legislation would use trills as a responsible management tool to help the federal government meet its debt obligations, said Congressman David Schweikert.
Trill dividends fluctuate depending on GDP, therefore creating a more stable stimulus. Under H.R. 5083, these GDP-linked bonds would help relieve recession pressures on the government once the debt limit is reached.
Background:
Congressman Schweikert previously introduced the Debt Ceiling Alternative Act during the 115th Congress. Original Co-Sponsors of the bill include Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11), Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01).
H.R. 5083 is endorsed by FreedomWorks. Full text of the legislation can be found HERE.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-asks-energy-secretary-nominee-partner-arizona-universities,McSally Asks Energy Secretary Nominee to Partner with Arizona Universities,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATEU.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today asked energy secretary nominee Dan Brouillette to partner with Arizona universities.
During a U.S. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing to consider the nomination of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy, McSally highlighted Arizona's leadership in solar technology.
We're now number 3 in solar [capacity] in Arizona, with the opportunity to grow, but we still need breakthrough technologies in storage because the sun doesn't shine at night,McSally said.Arizona research institutions and companies are working really hard on research for this type of technology. I want to get your perspective on support from the department on working with universities and the private sector, specifically on the energy storage issue, because we're going to hit a point where we can't really go much further.
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy Dan Brouillette said:I agree with you Senator and look forward to working with you, should I be confirmed, and the good folks in Arizona to figure out some of these tough problems. We're very interested in developing the talent we need to hire over the next few years.
One of the things I'd like to mention to youI know it's not in your state so I apologize for that, perhaps we can do one in Arizona as wellrecently Dr. Martin Keller at the National Renewable Energy Department in Boulder, Colorado. He worked closely with the university there, the University of Colorado Boulder, to start a brand new graduate program that's focused on renewable energy (and) that's focused on the lab itself, so I'd like to explore opportunities like that as well so we can build this pipeline of talent coming into these areas.
Brouilette accepted an invitation from McSally to visit Arizona and learn more about how Arizona's universities can support the DOE's initiatives focused on renewable energy.
Download McSally's questioning HERE.
OnOctober 22, McSally introduced the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act to streamline the permitting process for renewable energy development on public lands.
On July 8, McSally introduced the Joint Long-Term Storage Act, bipartisan legislation seeking to improve long-duration energy storage technology through strategic collaboration between federal agencies.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bill-help-prepare-military-veterans-new-careers,McSally Introduces Bill to Help Prepare Military Veterans for New Careers,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to help returning military veterans prepare for new career opportunities through pre-apprenticeship programs.
TheVeterans' Entry to Apprenticeship Actallows military veterans to use their Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits for enrollment into pre-apprenticeship programs that equip them with skills needed to enter the skilled-trade industry.
""Military veterans have a unique set of attributes that make them great assets to our workforce, but it is important that they can use their earned GI Bill benefits to gain the training and skills they need,McSally said.Each year, about 200,000 members of our Armed Forces will reenter the workforce or pursue higher education. This bill opens doors so that more of those veterans can enter the skilled-trade industry, which provides good-paying jobs with unlimited career opportunities.
Currently, GI Bill benefits do not cover the cost of the Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship programs, which are required for entry into some apprenticeship programs.
Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S House of Representatives by Congressman Ted Budd (R-NC).
McSally introduced this legislation in both 114th and 115th Congress as a member of the House.
OnNovember 8, McSally cleared a path for more employers to participate in the Department of Defense's (DoD) SkillBridge program.
OnNovember 5, McSally introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-introduces-bills-help-small-businesses-contract-federal-government,McSally Introduces Bills to Help Small Businesses Contract with the Federal Government,2019-11-14,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced two bills to lift a major financial burden off of small businesses who contract with the federal government.
In 2018, small businesses represented 99.9 percent of all United States firms and more than 99.4 percent of all Arizona firms. Arizona has over 550,000 small businesses and one million small business employees.
With small businesses comprising over 99 percent of our country's businesses, our economy depends on their success, McSally said. When Arizona small business owners told me they were being forced to shoulder the cost of federal work for up to a month, I knew Congress had to act. Small businesses rely on quick, reliable payments so they can in turn pay their staff and fund new ventures. My bill speeds up payment processing times so that small businesses can continue to serve as the backbone of our economy.
The Accelerated Payments for Small Business Act would require federal agencies contracting with small businesses to pay those businesses within 15 days, instead of the current 30-day standard.
The Small Business Payment for Performance Act would require federal agencies to make a partial payment of at least 50 percent to contractors when the project requires adjustments that differ from the original scope of work.
Click HERE to read the Accelerated Payments for Small Business Act.
Click HERE to read the Small Business Payment for Performance Act.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-trump-impeachment-hearings-prove-whistleblower-must-appear-and-testify,OP-ED: Trump impeachment hearings prove that 'whistleblower' must appear and testify,2019-11-13,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"The latest attempt to remove President Trump from office by Democrats rests upon the anonymous complaint of an unidentified government employee.

Having failed in their attempt to tarnish him after their bogus Russian witch hunt (hoax), they wanted desperately to find a catalyst to continue stalking the president.

Initially, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff agreed that the ""whistleblower"" would testify before Congress. But, that was before the chairman was outed as having misled the American public on whether he or his staff had any contact with the ""whistleblower"" – by the New York Times, no less.

Once it was revealed that Schiff and his staff met with the leaker almost one month before the disclosure of the latest allegation by the Democrats against Trump, Schiff decided that we must ""protect the identity of the whistleblower.""

Based on the whistleblower complaint, Schiff publicly asserted that President Trump threatened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky eight times. The complaint revitalized Schiff's obsession with impeaching President Trump that had been deflated after the Mueller investigation found that the Trump campaign did not collude, conspire, coordinate, and cooperate with the Russians in the 2016 election.

But, the new narrative of Schiff went up in smoke when the transcript of the phone call between the two presidents was released to the public. Uh oh. Schiff's public prevarication was now revealed to the world!

Once Schiff's dissembling about the content of the whistleblower complaint was public knowledge, he reversed his position on putting the leaker on the witness stand.

The extent of Schiff's lack of candor was exposed when we learned that he and his staff met with the ""whistleblower."" This was revealed after Schiff had avowed that he and his staff did not have contact with the ""whistleblower."" Could he or his staff have helped the leaker craft the complaint? We do not know because Schiff refuses to answer basic questions about his dealings with the ""whistleblower.""

It is important that members of Congress have the opportunity to question the witness that is the catalyst for the latest attempt to impeach on the part of the Democrats. This witness, known only as the ""whistleblower,"" averred in his complaint certain facts that have been relied on by the Democrats in their attack on the president.

But, what did this witness personally know? Who were his sources? Were security and intelligence laws violated by the ""whistleblower"" and those who leaked information to him? Why did he complain when those that spoke to him about the telephone call didn't? When did he meet with the Schiff team? What were his biases against the president and what influence did his attorney, Mark Zaid – a notable Trump hater and impeachment enthusiast – have on the ""whistleblower?""

There is no reason to withhold the identity of the purported ""whistleblower"" because this leaker is not really a ""whistleblower."" He has no firsthand information. He isn't a typical witness -- he is merely a gossip.

The whistleblower statutes were designed to protect those with credible evidence of wrongful conduct. These courageous people need protection against retaliation. This protection incentivizes people to come forward to help keep members of our government accountable to laws and to the American people.

But, the protection does not extend to those who are engaged in criminal conduct themselves. The alleged ""whistleblower"" is trying to use the statutes as a weapon against President Trump instead of the law's intent to provide a shield to witnesses.

The ""whistleblower"" must appear and testify.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-when-impeachment-proof-falls-short-democrats-shift-goal-posts,"OP-ED: When impeachment proof falls short, Democrats shift the goal posts",2019-11-13,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,"Since the election of President Donald Trump, Democrats have made impeachment their No. 1 goal. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff has finally agreed to let the American public see what has been going on in his closed-door, Soviet-style hearings.

For two years, Democrats chased the Russian collusion hoax. Former special counsel Robert Mueller concluded that then-candidate Trump had not criminally colluded with the Russians in the 2016 election. Democrats then alleged obstruction of justice, but that, too, crumbled.

Mueller's testimony before a congressional hearing fell flat, so Democrats, always searching for an excuse to attack the president (no matter how tangential), shifted their efforts to the Ukrainian phone call hoax.

Details of the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were leaked after a so-called whistleblower worked with Democratic staff on the House Intelligence Committee.

Once again, the facts do not match the Democrats' narrative.

The Ukrainian president and foreign minister insist that there was no pressure exerted on them regarding the release of U.S. foreign aid. President Trump released the transcript of the July 25 phone call showing no wrongdoing and no impeachable offense.

Instead of laying out their case in public, Chairman Schiff and the Intelligence Committee majority proceeded to depose witnesses in private, away from the American people, the news media and most members of Congress.

Adam Schiff once promised that the ""whistleblower"" would testify before Congress but now threatens anyone who ""exposes"" this individual's identity. He is hiding the whistleblower's obvious conflict of interest and bias.

The ""whistleblower"" statutes are to protect someone from employer retaliation but do not grant immunity for illegal conduct. We must hear from the ""whistleblower"" because it appears he received and disclosed classified information in an illegal manner.

Now, Democrats have moved from their earlier charge of ""quid pro quo"" to wild allegations of ""abuse of power,"" ""extortion"" and ""bribery."" When the proof falls short, they continue to shift the goal posts from one unsubstantiated allegation to another.

As the doors to Schiff's Soviet-style hearings open this week, the world will have the opportunity to see firsthand this sham that disregards fairness, truth and due process. The world will see his relentless pursuit of the most-partisan impeachment in American history, and members of the bureaucratic deep state resolved to remove their commander in chief.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/11/13/valley-fever-task-force-co-chairs-schweikert-mccarthy-celebrate-valley/,"Valley Fever Task Force Co-Chairs Schweikert, McCarthy Celebrate Valley Fever Awareness Week in AZ",2019-11-13,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) joined in celebrating Valley Fever Awareness Week in Arizona.

“Raising awareness for Valley Fever means more than advocating for better detection and treatment options once a year – it represents a constant push for progress to transform the lives of our constituents who have been affected by this terrible disease. As original co-sponsors of the FORWARD Act, we remain committed to providing the resources needed for research and drug-development to ultimately find a cure and vaccine. We are proud to report that at our urging, the FDA has confirmed it is planning a future workshop on drug development – a key priority laid out in our bill. We must continue to pursue solutions to mitigate, and eventually eliminate, this horrific disease so that our constituents and communities across the country can lead healthier lives without the fear of contracting Valley Fever,” the Members wrote.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/valley-fever-task-force-co-chairs-schweikert-mccarthy-celebrate-valley,"Valley Fever Task Force Co-Chairs Schweikert, McCarthy Celebrate Valley Fever Awareness Week in AZ",2019-11-13,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) joined in celebrating Valley Fever Awareness Week in Arizona.
Raising awareness for Valley Fever means more than advocating for better detection and treatment options once a year  it represents a constant push for progress to transform the lives of our constituents who have been affected by this terrible disease. As original co-sponsors of the FORWARD Act, we remain committed to providing the resources needed for research and drug-development to ultimately find a cure and vaccine. We are proud to report that at our urging, the FDA has confirmed it is planning a future workshop on drug development  a key priority laid out in our bill. We must continue to pursue solutions to mitigate, and eventually eliminate, this horrific disease so that our constituents and communities across the country can lead healthier lives without the fear of contracting Valley Fever, the Members wrote.
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https://schweikert.house.gov/2019/11/12/members-lead-bipartisan-letter-urging-de-minimis-thresholds-remain/,Members Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging De Minimis Thresholds Remain Unchanged in USMCA,2019-11-12,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) led a letter with 126 other bipartisan Members of Congress to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

“We have serious bipartisan concern over the draft SAA’s language related to the implementation of Chapter 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, Specifically article 7.8.1). We strongly oppose any effort by the Executive Branch to lower the current $800 de minimis threshold through the USMCA implementing bill, including any amendment to 19 U.S.C. 1321 that would grant the Executive Branch additional authority to decrease or eliminate the threshold. We look forward to working with you to address this and other Member concerns as we consider the implementation of the USMCA,” the Members wrote.

The signed letter can be found HERE.

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https://schweikert.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/members-lead-bipartisan-letter-urging-de-minimis-thresholds-remain,Members Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging De Minimis Thresholds Remain Unchanged in USMCA,2019-11-12,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC  Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) led a letter with 126 other bipartisan Members of Congress to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
We have serious bipartisan concern over the draft SAA's language related to the implementation of Chapter 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, Specifically article 7.8.1). We strongly oppose any effort by the Executive Branch to lower the current $800 de minimis threshold through the USMCA implementing bill, including any amendment to 19 U.S.C. 1321 that would grant the Executive Branch additional authority to decrease or eliminate the threshold. We look forward to working with you to address this and other Member concerns as we consider the implementation of the USMCA, the Members wrote.
The signed letter can be found HERE.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-leads-effort-honor-us-army-staff-sergeant-alexander-w-conrad,Congressman Biggs Leads Effort to Honor U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad,2019-11-11,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"GILBERT, ARIZONA – Congressman Andy Biggs and Senator Martha McSally, along with the entire Arizona Congressional Delegation, introduced a bill to rename the Southeast Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic located in Gilbert after U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad.

On June, 8, 2018, Staff Sergeant Conrad, of Chandler, died in Somalia from injuries sustained from indirect enemy fire, while assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, in support of Operation Octave Shield. His service includes two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, and Meritorious Service Medal. This legislation is endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Department of Arizona, Vietnam Veterans of America – Arizona State Council, and Concerned Veterans for America – Arizona. Members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation released the following statements:

""Staff Sergeant Conrad was one of America's finest, and we all mourn his passing. His life of service and sacrifice reminds us that there are men and women fighting every day to keep our country free and prosperous. Renaming the Southeast VA Clinic in his honor is a small token of gratitude to Sergeant Conrad's family, friends, and fellow soldiers. We are forever grateful to Staff Sergeant Conrad and all members of our Armed Forces who are willing to defend freedom.""– Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

""Staff Sergeant Alexander Conrad gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Renaming the Gilbert VA clinic after him will be a tribute to his life of service and devotion, and a way for our community to remember this American hero.""– Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ)

""Staff Sgt. Conrad represents the very best of us. Selfless and brave, he laid down his life for our nation. I am proud to honor his service today and hope this small act comes as a comfort to Sgt. Conrad's loved ones as they cherish his memory."" – Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01)

""Staff Sergeant Conrad bravely served in numerous overseas missions, and gave his life for our country. I cannot think of a better way to honor his sacrifice than memorializing his legacy at the local VA clinic that tirelessly provides our veterans with the care they need to thrive.""– Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03)

""America can never truly repay our Veterans who put on their uniform to defend this great nation. I am incredibly grateful of their service and sacrifice for our common good. This Veterans Day, I am proud to join my colleagues from Arizona to honor U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad, who was killed in the line of duty, by renaming the Gilbert Southeast Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic in his name. May God continue to bless the men & women of our armed forces, their families, and America.""– Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04)

""I am pleased to be a co-sponsor of this bill to honor Staff Sergeant Conrad's legacy in the military and his fight to protect our nation's freedoms. Staff Sergeant Conrad and his family will never be forgotten in Arizona. I thank my colleague Congressman Biggs for introducing this legislation to remember an American hero.""– Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06)

""Sergeant Conrad was a fine man, soldier, and Arizonan who fought bravely and died in service of our nation. I'm proud to join Rep. Biggs and the rest of my colleagues in the Arizona Congressional delegation in honoring him and his sacrifice.""– Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07)

""Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad will forever be remembered as one of Arizona's finest. We will never forget his willingness to serve his country. Designating the Veterans Affairs clinic in Gilbert will be a lasting tribute to his service and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation.""– Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-27T23:43:09Z
https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-helps-bring-sabino-canyon-shuttles-new-era,McSally Helps Bring Sabino Canyon Shuttles into New Era,2019-11-09,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"TUCSON, Ariz.  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today joined a community celebration to inaugurate the Sabino Canyon Crawler, a new open-air electric, quiet shuttle.
McSally was joined by U.S. Reps. Raul Grijalva and Ann Kirkpatrick as she cut the ribbon on a new shuttle service that she helped make happen when she was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
""Today was a fantastic day to see the start of a new era in Sabino Canyon, said McSally. It took my persistent advocacy to demand that the Forest Service respond to the community needs and open up the bidding process for a cleaner, quieter, safer service for all who enjoy this treasure. Our efforts were successful and the community wins as now, we all can better enjoy Sabino Canyon and attract more visitors to this beautiful place.
  
  CLICK HERE to download photos and videos from the event.
USDA Forest Service Kerwin Dewberry, Forest Supervisor said: Today's event was a great success and would not have been possible without the help of all of our community partners and representatives in Congressespecially Senator McSally. We are grateful to all of our community members who contributed to the project and look forward to the new service serving our community for years to come.
David Hutchens, CEO Tucson Electric Power said: TEP is pleased to be a partner in bringing the clean, all-electric shuttles into Sabino Canyon. We would not have been able to provide this service with our other project partners if it weren't for Senator McSally's engagement to ensure a competitive bid process for a new shuttle operator.
Farhad Moghimi, Regional Partnering Center, Executive Director said: We are excited to launch our all-electric Sabino Canyon Crawler this morning, keeping our beautiful canyon cleaner, quieter and more accessible for everyone to enjoy.  
  
As the Representative for Congressional District 2, which includes Sabino Canyon, McSally heard from a diverse array of Tucsonans about the old, noisy, polluting trams at Sabino Canyon. As a runner and hiker herself who frequented the Canyon, she witnessed these issues firsthand.
Then Representative McSally relentlessly urged the Forest Service to have a new, fair bidding process for future tram service. As a result of McSally's persistent advocacy, a new contract was awarded. The loud and dirty bio-diesel tram that only accepted cash payments is gone. The upgrades to the service are universally welcomed by the community.
More than a million people visit Sabino Canyon every year and 10 percent ride the trams. The U.S. Forest Service has provided a tourist shuttle service up Sabino Canyon since 1978. The new crawler service, in partnership with TEP, will include five, 62-passenger zero-emissions electric trams.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/mcsally-helps-connect-servicemembers-real-world-jobs,McSally Helps Connect Servicemembers with Real World Jobs,2019-11-09,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"Clears path for expansion of SkillBridge program
U.S. SENATE  U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) this week cleared a path for more employers to participate in the Department of Defense's (DoD) SkillBridge program that is connecting servicemembers with real world job experiences.
As our servicemembers transition out of uniform, we have to make sure there are ample employment opportunities,McSally said.When I heard from businesses in Arizona about their concerns with the SkillBridge program, I acted on it by introducing an amendment to this year's annual defense bill.Companies across the country now have the clarity they need to participate in the SkillBridge program that provides critical hands-on job training. It's great to see DOL help solve the issue so that more companies can hire more veterans.
McSally introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act this year to expand the SkillBridge program. In conjunction with her amendment, the Department of Laborissued an opinionstating that SkillBridge participants will not be subject to wage and labor laws.
Each year, around 200,000 members of our U.S. Armed Forces will reenter the workforce or pursue higher education. The DoD SkillBridge program allows active duty servicemembers to participate in training and development with employers during the last 180 days of their service.
On October 8, McSally celebrated the opening of cybersecurity company, and SkillBridge industry partner, Acronis SCS's new Scottsdale Headquarters and the launch of their Vets Initiative.
McSally at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Acronis SCS' new HQ in Scottsdale on Oct. 8.
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https://www.mcsally.senate.gov/node/451,McSally Celebrates Veterans Day at Republic Services,2019-11-09,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Martha McSally,M001197,www.mcsally.senate.gov,,,legacy,"PHOENIX, Ariz.  Today, Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) kicked off Veterans Day celebrations in Phoenix with more than 500 Republic Services employees and veterans.
McSally also attended veterans events atPatriots Park with Western Alliance BankandHoneywell Aerospace Global HQ.
It's great to be with you today and it's really wonderful that Republic Services is having this day to celebrate veterans,said McSally.We have 500,000 veterans in Arizona and I am honored to be one of them alongside so many of you here today.

CLICK HEREto download video of McSally's remarks.
CLICK HEREto download photos from the event.
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Veterans play a critical role in helping serve their 14 million customers in 41 states and 240 markets every day. The company prioritizes recruiting veterans and active military at all levels of its organization and proudly employs over 2,500 veterans and active service members nationwide.
RepublicServices today officially launched their second business resource group for employees  V.A.L.O.R. (Veterans, Advocacy, Learning, Outreach, Recruiting). The V.A.L.O.R. mission is to create an inclusive culture that attracts, retains, develops and values Veterans and their families throughout the organization and in our communities.
Leading up to Veterans Day, McSally introduced a slew of legislation honoring Arizona veterans.
OnNovember 8, McSally introducedlegislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community outpatient clinic in Gilbert after U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad of Chandler, Arizona.
OnNovember 5, McSally joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a resolution urging the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp series honoring women veterans of the Armed Forces.
OnNovember 5, McSally introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to veteran treatment courts and allow those who served our nation to receive the care they need.
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https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/house-freedom-caucus-emerges-trump-s-main-defender,House Freedom Caucus Emerges as Trumps Main Defender,2019-11-08,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,,0,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://biggs.house.gov/media/in-the-news/op-ed-democrats-seek-trump-s-impeachment-grab-power-he-didn-t-engage-impeachable,OP-ED: Democrats seek Trumps impeachment to grab power  He didnt engage in impeachable conduct,2019-11-08,2019,2019-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,,,legacy,,0,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z