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://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-serve-second-term-chairman-house-judiciary-subcommittee,Congressman Biggs to Serve Second Term as Chairman of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance,2024-12-30,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) was selected to return as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance for the 119th Congress. This will be Congressman Biggs’s second term as Chairman and his third term as the Subcommittee’s highest ranking Republican. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: “It’s an honor to serve once again as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. We’ve worked diligently to expose the radical Biden-Harris regime’s weaponization of federal law enforcement agencies against law-abiding Americans and soft-on-crime and illegal alien policies that made our communities more dangerous. The American people demand change from the inside out, and the Subcommittee is ready to get back to work in January. “The Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee wouldn’t be the workhorse we are without my colleagues and staff. I look forward to working alongside Chairman Jordan, members of the Subcommittee, and President Trump to advance policies that will make American communities safe once again.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-issues-statement-house-passage-american-relief-act,Ciscomani Issues Statement on House Passage of the American Relief Act,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 to keep the government open, provide relief for Americans devastated by natural disasters, and direct much-needed support to our farmers: “Continuing Resolutions are never ideal,” said Ciscomani. “While no bill is perfect, the American Relief Act takes care of our farmers, provides relief for Americans devastated by recent natural disasters, and makes sure our border patrol agents, military service members, and veterans are taken care of. That being said, this week is a strong reminder that the budget process in Washington is broken. I look forward to working with President Trump and Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress to reform this process.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/12/20/crane-announces-winner-of-the-2024-congressional-app-challenge/,Crane Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced Skanda “Jai” McCabe as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Jai is currently a 10th Grader at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, AZ, and he is our winner for the second year in a row. He built his first gaming computer when he was 11 years old and is passionate about coding, programming, and hardware development. He plans on utilizing his gifts to become a computer engineer. “Congratulations to Jai McCabe for winning the Congressional App Challenge for the second year in a row,” said Rep. Crane. “His skills and work ethic are commendable, and I look forward to seeing him in Washington, D.C. soon!” Jai’s app, Galago, adapts the keyboard to the hand to increase typing speed and comfort, almost entirely eliminating pain as a result. The Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious prize in student computer science. Participation in the challenge has grown exponentially since the program’s inception. Most students who win this challenge are just learning how to code a fully functioning app from start to finish. As the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, Jai will receive the following: Recognition: Rep. Eli Crane and the Congressional App Challenge community will officially recognize the achievement. The winning app will be: Displayed in the US Capitol Building for one year Featured on House.gov for one year Featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us Certificate of Achievement: A formal certificate acknowledging the victory in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge will be presented by the office of Rep. Eli Crane. #HouseofCode: The winner will be invited to attend #HouseofCode, located at the US Capitol Building, and will take place in April 2025. ARTS Act Copyright Waiver: The winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge is entitled to have their registration fees waived if they elect to copyright their creation. To learn more about the Congressional App Challenge, click here. Be on the lookout for information regarding next year’s competition.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8686,Gosar Statement on Senate Passage of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Legislation,2024-12-20,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement after the Senate passed H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar that would provide expedited security screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program to severely injured or disabled veterans free of charge: “I am very pleased that my bipartisan and common-sense bill passed the Senate expeditiously and will now be sent to Mr. Biden’s desk for signature and enactment. No American veteran, particularly disabled veterans, should be hassled at our airports. With successful passage in the Senate, the VETS Safe Travel Act is one step closer to becoming law,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar introduced the VETS Safe Travel Act on February 15, 2024 and the legislation successfully passed the House of Representatives on December 10, 2024. On December 19, 2024, the legislation passed the Senate in an expedited procedure requiring unanimous consent. Under the VETS Safe Travel Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs would certify that a veteran is severely injured and therefore eligible to apply for the TSA PreCheck program free of charge. TSA would process the veteran’s application, granting access to TSA PreCheck program provided they successfully pass the necessary background check and interview process. Using information from the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 325,000 veterans would become eligible for this free PreCheck screening program. Supported by: Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Blinded Veterans Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Operation Second Chance, Inc., Unified Arizona Veterans, Texas Coalition of Veteran Organizations, and Veterans Airlift Command.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-praises-houses-adoption-midnight-rules-relief-act,Congressman Biggs Praises House’s Adoption of the Midnight Rules Relief Act,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, the House passed H.R. 115, Midnight Rules Relief Act, sponsored by Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ), by a vote of 210-201. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement on the House’s passage of his legislation: “Today’s passage of Midnight Rules Relief Act will make it easier for Congress to check the unelected bureaucrats who have been feverishly writing new federal rules before the end of the Biden Administration. In 2024 alone, the Biden Administration has imposed more than $1.34 trillion in regulatory costs, and that number will continue to grow until they leave office. Many of these rules are out of step with the mandate the American people gave us in November, and the tools provided under this Act will allow them to be swiftly addressed. “The Midnight Rules Relief Act will allow Congress and President Trump’s incoming Administration to follow through on our promises to rein in the out-of-control bureaucracy and return power to the American people and those they elect. “I look forward to reintroducing this bill immediately upon returning to Washington, D.C., for the 119th Congress and working with my colleagues—in both the legislative and executive branches—to break down the massive administrative state that has been propped up by Joe Biden and his cronies.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-effort-address-shortage-skilled-residential-construction,Ciscomani Leads Effort to Address Shortage of Skilled Residential Construction Workers,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced a new bipartisan, bicameral effort to bolster the workforce of skilled construction workers to increase the supply of housing units and lower costs. Ciscomani was joined by Reps. Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Don Davis (NC-01). A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). ""In southern Arizona, and across the United States, there is a critical need for additional housing,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “However, the current shortage of skilled workers is driving construction costs higher and causing project delays, limiting supply and leading to even higher home prices. This bill will expand access to construction training programs at community colleges, junior colleges, and trade schools to bolster the workforce of skilled construction workers, support high-demand, well-paying jobs for students, and increase the supply of housing units in order to make housing more affordable for everyone.” “Owning a home is a part of the American dream that has become out of reach for too many in our country and especially in Montana,” said Congressman Zinke. “Skilled labor shortages are affecting every industry. In the housing market, it is leading to fewer homes being built, which drives up the cost of the homes already on the market. This legislation will support programs that train much-needed laborers which will benefit both the students who will learn skills that can earn them a stable income and the economy. I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani, Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, and Congressman Davis for their work on this important legislation.” “Many communities are facing acute labor shortages in construction trades, but in order to bring down the cost of housing we need to build more housing. By investing in fulfilling career pathways for our young people in the trades, we will be able to pick up the pace of residential construction and help hardworking families breathe easier,” said Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez. “It’s how we invest in our next generation, bring back prestige for the skilled trades, and support our rural timber economies.” “By investing in construction education and related skills training programs, Congress can create a robust talent pipeline,” said Congressman Davis. “We must leave no stone unturned as we develop the workforce of tomorrow.” This legislation is supported by the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. “The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association applauds Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) for championing legislation that will ease the severe residential construction labor shortage that is putting too many home building projects on hold and raising housing costs in Arizona and across the nation, said David Godlewski, President and CEO, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association. “The bipartisan CONSTRUCTS Act directly addresses the lack of workers in the housing sector that is exacerbating the housing affordability crisis by expanding opportunities for residential construction training programs at community colleges and technical education schools. We commend Rep. Ciscomani for his commitment to develop a more skilled workforce that will help improve the housing supply and bend the rising housing cost curve in Arizona and around the country.” “The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commends Reps. Juan Ciscomani, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Ryan Zinke and Don Davis for introducing the CONSTRUCTS Act, companion legislation to the Senate bill introduced earlier this year, said Carl Harris, Chairman, National Association of Home Builders. “With the housing industry facing a severe labor shortage that is exacerbating the housing affordability crisis through higher home building costs and construction delays, the bipartisan and bicameral CONSTRUCTS Act will strengthen America’s workforce pipeline by creating a new grant program to fund residential housing construction education and skills training programs at our nation’s community college and trade schools.” Background: In August 2024, Ciscomani introduced the Speeding Up Production of Essential Residences (SUPER) Demonstration Act (H.R. 9195) which would utilize unused COVID-19 funds to create a new pilot program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on reducing construction time and costs of affordable housing by cutting red-tape for developers and encouraging more public-private partnerships in the industry. In June 2024, Ciscomani partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBanks) of San Francisco to host a roundtable with local industry stakeholders to discuss Arizona’s housing crisis and the role private-public partnerships have to play in addressing this issue. Ciscomani is the only Arizonan to serve on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, which is responsible for appropriating funds to the HUD. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/12/17/schweikert-legislation-expanding-affordable-pumped-storage-hydropower-in-arizona-heads-to-presidents-desk/,Schweikert Legislation Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona Heads to President’s Desk,2024-12-17,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) celebrated Senate passage of his bipartisan legislation. The bill enables the exploration of constructing additional pumped storage hydropower facilities in the Salt River reservoir system to keep energy costs low for Arizonans, help stabilize the state’s electric grid during peak demand and boost the supply of affordable and reliable energy. Co-sponsor Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was an important champion for furthering the implementation of innovative development for Arizona’s critical resources. U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate in March, S.739, which now heads to the President’s desk where it awaits his signature. As a refresher, pumped storage hydroelectricity allows water to be pumped from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir when energy demand is low. When energy demand is high and power is needed on the grid, the upper reservoir is released downhill back into the lower reservoir and run through hydropower turbines which can generate up to 10-12 hours of reliable energy. “Once again, Arizona has proven to lead the charge to deliver innovation and make life more efficient for Arizonans at a time when our state’s economy and population continue to explode,” said Rep. Schweikert. “The near unanimous support for this legislation proves that America is ready to embrace long-term energy storage technologies to expand the supply of affordable and reliable energy for our communities. I’m incredibly thankful for my friend and colleague, Rep. Stanton, who’s been crucial to this process of embracing innovation, and I’m looking forward to seeing this technology benefit Arizona.” “I’m thrilled to see the Senate pass our bipartisan bill to help facilitate the innovative development of additional pumped-storage hydropower along the Salt River. Not only do pumped storage projects provide greater flexibility and improve reliability in our energy grid, but they also cut utility costs for Arizona families and businesses,” said Rep. Stanton. “This critical legislation passed the House with an overwhelming majority last year, and today it’s on its way to becoming law. I greatly appreciate Congressman Schweikert and Senators Kelly and Sinema for their partnership.” “Expanding pumped-storage hydropower in Arizona will strengthen our energy grid and lower energy costs for families,” said Senator Kelly. “This is about using technology to make our energy more reliable and affordable. After months of work together as a bipartisan delegation, I’m proud to see this legislation on its way to becoming law.” Rep. Schweikert speaks in support of his affordable pumped storage bill last year. Click here to watch his remarks. Additional Information: The House Natural Resources Committee passed the bipartisan pumped storage hydropower legislation by unanimous consent on July 19. Rep. Schweikert spoke in support of his legislation on the House Floor prior to passage. You can watch video from his testimony here. House legislation supported by Salt River Project GM & CEO Jim Pratt. The full bill text is available here. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Chairman the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:07:19Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-celebrates-passage-his-provisions-water-resources-development-act,Ciscomani Celebrates Passage of his Provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 (S.4367). The bill previously passed the Senate and was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 399-18 and is now headed to the President’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. WRDA is a legislative package that is passed every two-years to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to carry out critical infrastructure projects that improve our nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterways navigation, storm and flood mitigation, ecosystem conservation and restoration efforts, and host of other water infrastructure projects. Included in this legislative package are several of Ciscomani’s provisions to authorize construction of water infrastructure projects for the City of Tucson, the Town of Sahuarita, and Pinal County. As part of this legislative package, Ciscomani secured: A $50 million dollar increase in authorization of funding for the Western Rural Water Program, a key program that funds essential water projects in Arizona. Authorization for the City of Tucson Southlands Recycled Water Loop: This project will allow the city to create a new reclaimed water facility and help reduce the cities reliance on groundwater and Colorado River Water. Expedited construction for flood control project construction in Pinal County at the Lower Santa Cruz River. Authorization for the Town of Sahuarita for Drainage Improvements to help them combat flooding issues. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/12/11/rep-schweikert-americans-are-feeling-inflation-effects-everywhere-but-their-paychecks/,Rep. Schweikert: Americans Are Feeling Inflation Effects Everywhere but Their Paychecks,2024-12-11,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) took to the House floor to deliver his weekly speech, presenting solutions that directly contribute to rising costs and decreasing wages in America. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November showed a 2.7 percent price increase from November of last year. Rep. Schweikert explained that wages are still down, and prices are evidently still up. He implored the American people, as well as his colleagues to prioritize a more modernized immigration system that promotes productivity and wage growth while, at the same time, contributes to our shrinking population and declining birth rates. Rep. Schweikert asks the question of why we invite people into our country just to educate them, when the next day we send them back to their country of origin in direct competition with America. When wages go up, we actually take in more tax receipts and then begins the cascade event of changing society and the economy for the future and the better. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: On modernization creating a pay-for, as well as preventing tax hikes: [Beginning at 00:41] “In the last fiscal year, our borrowing represented about 6.4 percent of the entire economy. When you have individuals around here saying, “Okay, we have these parts of our 2017 tax reform that expire at the end of next year.” If we just extend those, and don’t pay for them, it’s that [which] drives us to almost 9.2 percent of the entire economy nine years from now– nine budget years from now. If we actually find a way to pay for them and still extend those tax reforms, we get economic growth. If you just let everyone’s taxes go up, you end up– at the end of nine years– at about a little under 7% of the entire economy borrowed. It’s a little geeky, but the passion I tried to show here is I believe it’s the moral thing to do– we don’t let the portions on the middle class’s taxes go up next year, but we also step up and find a way to pay for it. The CBO and Joint Economic economists showed us last week if you paid for the tax extensions, at the end of the decade, the economy has gotten bigger. It will make sense. You would have taken $4.6 trillion out of the economy and use it for borrowing. You left it there so the small business, the big business, your family [has] money you can borrow to grow. And at the same time, your taxes haven’t gone up. It is hard for us to do because if we do modernization, if we find things to cut, there’s an army of lobbyists outside this door coming to scream at us. Some of those aren’t the people walking around with Gucci’s– they’re the people they fly in from our home districts and say, “David! We want that spending.” On voters being conscious of the rising cost of living: [Beginning at 04:29] “Here’s the reality: if the president is looking at you in the camera, and telling you [we have] the best economy ever– that’s not factual– but why don’t you feel it? It’s because much of America is poorer today than the day President Biden took office. If you live in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area– my home– if you don’t make 27 percent more today than the day President Biden took office, you are poorer. Having someone telling you, “Oh, the economy is great,” and yet, you’re having trouble paying for things… The reason we made this board; functionally, for you to maintain your purchasing power, if you are an average American in my district– these numbers are substantially higher because I am from a district with some of the highest inflation in America– if you are not making $1,115 more a month– because that’s what you have to be [making] from four years ago– your purchasing power… you’re poorer. And I think that’s the reason that voters turned and said, “Okay, I see these Democrats running lots of ads saying crazy things,” but yet, it turns out the voters are actually really smart. They would look at their checking account. They’d look at the cost of their kids’ clothes. They’d look at the grocery store and try to figure out why in the last week of the month they were losing their minds under stress.“ On protecting research and development expensing in tax reform: [Beginning at 21:32] “One of the things that’s expiring from our 2017 tax reform is research and development expensing. [Let’s say] you’re a business and you’re researching a new way to make something. A new piece of technology. A new type of biology. A new cure for a disease. In 2017, what we did is we made it so you could expense it right then. In today’s tax code, you basically depreciate it. You spend a million dollars trying to build a new tool, and you get to amortize that research over the next seven years. Think about this: if I expense it in one day, or do it over seven years, government basically gets the same money, right? It’s just the timing. But if you have the ability to say, “I spent the money, I expensed it immediately,” what happens? You get this virtual cycle [of having] a new, better tool that’s better, faster, [and] cheaper. Then you jump on the next one, jump on the next one, and you get that productivity curve. Back to productivity again: how do you pay people more money? One of the complaints we were getting after 2017 is all this money was going into research and development to make society more prosperous, more modern– better, faster ways to cure people– and we had a shortage of people with skill sets. One of our economists is trying to model what would happen if you said we’re going to do expensing of research and development, because we know that pops economic growth, but if you also did talent-based immigration at the same time. You may get a multiplier effect. This is thinking like an economist. This is what we have to do to get ourselves out of this hole.“ Click here to view Rep. Schweikert’s full remarks. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8668,Gosar Lauds Passage of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Legislation,2024-12-10,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar that would provide expedited security screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program to severely injured or disabled veterans free of charge: “I am very pleased that my bipartisan and common-sense bill passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives. My great state of Arizona is home to over 450,000 veterans and nearly 30% of those live with a disability. Traveling through standard airport checkpoints with severe injuries can present significant challenges for disabled veterans. They often must wait in long and winding lines, remove their shoes, and maintain balance to stand in a security scanner. For many disabled veterans, these can be difficult tasks that can present a fall hazard or require special assistance. No American veteran, particularly disabled veterans, should be hassled at our airports. With this successful passage, it is time the Senate takes up the VETS Safe Travel Act to help disabled veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country,” stated Congressman Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar introduced the VETS Safe Travel Act on February 15, 2024 and the legislation was successfully marked up in the House Homeland Security Committee on September 25, 2024. Under the VETS Safe Travel Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs would certify that a veteran is severely injured and therefore eligible to apply for the TSA PreCheck program free of charge. TSA would process the veteran’s application, granting access to TSA PreCheck program provided they successfully pass the necessary background check and interview process. Using information from the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 325,000 veterans would become eligible for this free PreCheck screening program. Supported by: Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Blinded Veterans Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Operation Second Chance, Inc., Unified Arizona Veterans, Texas Coalition of Veteran Organizations, and Veterans Airlift Command.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/12/09/fox-news-crane-to-tap-daniel-penny-for-congressional-gold-medal/,Fox News: Crane to Tap Daniel Penny for Congressional Gold Medal,2024-12-09,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"A House GOP lawmaker wants to award a U.S. Marine veteran, accused of killing a homeless man in what he argued was the defense of himself and others, with Congress’ highest civilian honor. Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., is planning to introduce a resolution to give Daniel Penny the Congressional Gold Medal, Fox News Digital was told on Friday. “Daniel Penny’s actions exemplify what it means to stand against the grain to do right in a world that rewards moral cowardice,” said Crane, a retired Navy SEAL. “Our system of ‘justice’ is fiercely corrupt, allowing degenerates to steamroll our laws and our sense of security, while punishing the righteous. Mr. Penny bravely stood in the gap to defy this corrupt system and protect his fellow Americans. I’m immensely proud to introduce this resolution to award him with the Congressional Gold Medal to recognize his heroism.” Penny has been on trial for the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on a New York City subway in May 2023. Witnesses said Neely, who had schizophrenia, told train passengers that “someone’s going to die today” and did not care if he himself died in a scene that was described as erratic. Penny, 26, grabbed Neely in a chokehold from behind for about six minutes. He later died. Penny’s defense lawyers have argued that his actions protected Penny and other passengers aboard the train. They also argued that it is not certain beyond a reasonable doubt that the chokehold killed Neely, who also had the synthetic drug K2 in his system at the time. However, prosecutors have said Neely did not threaten anyone specifically and was not armed. They blamed Penny’s actions for recklessly causing the homeless man’s death, citing video that shows Penny continuing his chokehold even after Neely stopped moving. The case has led to wider debates about the morality of vigilantism versus progressive cities’ criminal policies. In the text of his resolution, Crane said Penny “protected women and children of the city of New York, New York, from violence on May 1, 2023.” “Throughout President Biden’s term as President, local governments across various cities and States failed to adequately protect residents and their property from violent criminals,” reads the legislative text, previewed by Fox News Digital. “Daniel Penny, with others, acted to save New York City subway riders from threatening behavior by restraining a criminal – who had 42 prior arrests and an active warrant – until the police came. The courageous actions taken in response to the threat to his community by Daniel Penny, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, went beyond the civilian call of duty.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-doge-caucus-rein-wasteful-spending-and-make-government-more,Ciscomani Joins DOGE Caucus to Rein in Wasteful Spending and Make Government More Efficient,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The Caucus, chaired by Reps. Aaron Bean (FL-04) and Pete Sessions (TX-17), will work closely with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, in its mission to rein in wasteful spending and make the federal government more efficient. On December 5th, Ciscomani attended a meeting on DOGE alongside Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and fellow House colleagues. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/12/06/congressman-david-schweikert-delivers-house-floor-speech-post-doge-day-on-capitol-hill/,Congressman David Schweikert Delivers House Floor Speech Post DOGE Day on Capitol Hill,2024-12-06,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) presented his weekly House Floor speech today after a productive meeting with Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and other members of DOGE. When someone like Musk is willing to engage in the hard conversations had yesterday, asking how to use technology to do it better, faster, cheaper, and dramatically more morally, there’s hope that more people are waking up and committed to the motive of not destroying the United States economy. Rep. Schweikert pointed out that many members don’t think of the morality of Congress’s place in the world. When there is a hiccup in the economy, the rest of the world gets a cold. If a debt crisis occurred, think of just how much of the world goes into mass poverty. Starting in 1990, the number of births in America started falling and now, society is aging fast. Rep. Schweikert urges to think like economists and understand that growth is not only moral, but it’s also the American birthright. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here to view Rep. Schweikert’s full remarks. On the lack of willingness of Congress to tell the truth to America: [Beginning at 03:00] “Just before we went on Thanksgiving– so, a couple [of] weeks ago– I held up this board saying, “Hey, we’re going to hit $36 trillion of borrowing in the next day or so.” I stand here with the same board from functionally two weeks ago… but it’s no longer $36 trillion. As of yesterday, it’s $36.17 trillion– meaning, in those two-and-a-half weeks since we last saw, we added another $170 billion of borrowing! At that current rate, we’re clicking off functionally $1 trillion every 105 days. [Of] all the people you’ve heard come to the microphone this week, how many of them came behind the microphone saying, “We’re going to borrow– every 100 some days– another $1 trillion,”? And there’s the crisis.” On potential dangers of future U.S. bond sales on the world stage: [Beginning at 11:15] “This chart makes it clear: baseline, in nine years, we are borrowing 9.2 percent of the economy. If you read the political Washington press this week, we all know we have a huge tax issue we have to deal with. Parts of the 2017 tax reform that I was part of [with] Ways and Means expire– meaning, working people, LLCs, small businesses, partnerships, those things– all your taxes go back to the tax rates prior to 2017. First year, 2026, it’s about $400 billion. Over the 10 years, as we often talk about things here– let’s use $4.6 trillion. We have a number of members– more in the Senate– saying, “Don’t pay for it,” creating this language saying, “Well, we’ll say it’s policy baseline!” No, the law is that taxes are going up, [and] we should find a way to pay for it. If we do policy baseline– this is at the end of the decade where we are no longer borrowing 9.2 percent of the economy– [we] add about another point on that. Somewhere in the 10 percent of the entire economy will be borrowed every year. For people that are interested, [those] who watch world markets, and debt, and what’s going on in the world, how many of you remember this last summer what happened in Great Britain? Remember? They were going to lower taxes. I love lower taxes! What happened to the British pound? What happened to the British interest rates? Remember, the bond vigilantes showed up. What happened in France just two days ago? Remember, they were trying to do an austerity budget, just trying to get back to where they are mandated under the European union on their amount of debt they are borrowing. The government collapsed. What happened in South Korea? Remember, part of that battle was trying to do a budget because South Korea’s population is collapsing. Maybe we should actually have some introspection here of what’s going on with us and the world, and do you think the people that we sell our debt to are going to keep looking the other way and just keep buying it? Are they going to want premiums? Or are we going to have taken so much capital out of the economy [that] there is almost no growth?“ On the current administration impoverishing its own citizens: [Beginning at 25:54] “Today we actually have a pretty darn good economy! The GDP now, I think [as of] yesterday, we’re sitting at 3.2 percent GDP. That didn’t just magically happen. We can also see some of the giveaway money the Democrats did in the inflation reduction has had almost no true productivity impact. It turns out it was the allocations of the tax reform at the end of 2017. The problem is those provisions that got us that productivity are expiring. Some are substantially already expired. How do you deal with the concept of [having] no money, but [needing] to fix things in the tax code because we need the growth, but we need wage growth because we just finished an inflation cycle… in my community– the Phoenix-Scottsdale area– unless you make 27 percent more today than the day when Joe Biden took office, you are poorer. Think of that. You want to know why so many Americans are cranky? They’re poorer. It’s not enough to take credit for the economy being good. [That’s] great, but if your wages haven’t kept up with inflation, you’re poorer.“ ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-prioritize-protective-mission-united,Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Protective Mission of United States Secret Service,2024-12-04,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Secret Service Prioritization Act of 2024, legislation to refocus United States Secret Service (USSS) efforts on its protective mission—USSS’s primary responsibility. Congressman Biggs’s bill will transfer non-protective responsibilities, such as the investigation of financial crimes like counterfeiting, to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under President Trump and his FBI Director. The Secret Service Prioritization Act implements a major recommendation from the DHS Independent Review Panel’s October 15, 2024 Report on the Assassination Attempt in Butler Pennsylvania. The report noted the Panel’s “extreme skepticism that many of the Service’s non protective (investigative) missions meaningfully contribute to the Service’s protective capability and is concerned that they may materially distract from it.” Further, the report stated: Whatever else the Secret Service may do, its core, essential, and unique mission is to protect its protectees, including the president, vice president, and nominees for president in an election. No other federal law enforcement agency can discharge this duty. And the duty is a zero-failure mission. All assets should be allocated to that mission before any other tasks—including law enforcement responsibility for financial frauds, for example, or perhaps law enforcement duties entirely—are undertaken. There is simply no excuse to “do more with less” concerning protection of national leaders; unless and until those responsibilities are fulfilled, no resources (funds or time) should be allocated to other missions that are not centrally related to the protective function. USSS must be the top governmental protection agency in the world, and the near-assassination of President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, proved that it has failed its no-fail mission. USSS’s $3.1 billion budget and 3,200 special agents must be properly allocated to ensure that non-protective measures do not take priority over the primary duty to protect current and former presidents, vice presidents, and presidential nominees. Testimony from other federal law enforcement agencies makes clear that the Secret Service’s current dual mission diverts Secret Service agents trained for protective operations away from that mission, while the USSS utilizes personnel from other law enforcement agencies to backfill. In a September hearing with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Executive Associate Director Katrina Berger testified that HSI provided over 700,000 hours of assistance—costing over $23.3 million—to USSS from 2020 to September 2024. HSI agents tasked on these missions are provided a virtual training prior to deploying to supplement a USSS workforce fully trained in protection, but splitting time between protective and investigative missions. This is unacceptable. While USSS retains under this legislation the ability to draw on the resources of other agencies in furtherance of its protective mission, USSS must focus all of its resources on that mission first. Secret Service agents are among the bravest and most selfless individuals in the nation. Congress must ensure that the USSS is exclusively focused on its zero-fail protective mission to ensure the safety of both agents and their protectees. “July 13, 2024, was a wake-up call to the failures of the Secret Service,” said Congressman Biggs. “In no world should an agency with a budget of $3+ billion and 3,200 specialized agents fail to protect the life of one of the most influential figures in the world. The failures of July 13 illustrate the necessity to strip non-protective responsibilities from the Secret Service to ensure it is focused on the execution of its primary duty. “Now that President Trump’s FBI will be shifting away from weaponization against American citizens, they will be fully equipped to take on Secret Service’s non-protective, investigative functions It’s imperative that House Leadership move this legislation quickly through the House to ensure that no event like July 13 is ever able to occur again.” “The Secret Service should have a singular focus on protection. Many failures have been exposed over the last six months and I’m proud to join Rep. Biggs in introducing legislation that seeks to fix one of them,” said Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ). Cosponsors of this legislation are: Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL). RealClearPolitics covered the legislation here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-ensuring-lawmakers-have-tools,Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation Ensuring Lawmakers Have the Tools to Properly Assess National Security Along the Southern Border,2024-12-03,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Congressional Border Security Assessment Act. This legislation ensures that Members of Congress and accompanying Congressional staff can fully assess border security on Indian reservations that include at least fifty contiguous miles of the U.S. southern border. Lawmakers have a duty to their constituents to inspect heavily trafficked areas along the border and to report on threats to national security—even when that involves accessing Indian reservations. “The Biden-Harris Administration opened wide our southern border, and Members of Congress must not be restricted from attempting to survey and report on the state of the chaos,” said Congressman Biggs. “Tribal police on Indian reservations have impeded Members’ ability to travel to the U.S. border in the past. My legislation makes clear that this is unacceptable.” Cosponsors of this legislation are: Brian Babin (R-TX).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomanis-bill-address-healthcare-workforce-shortage-endorsed-problem-solvers,Ciscomani's Bill to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage Endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus,2024-12-02,2024,2024-12,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) celebrated the Problem Solvers Caucus, a coalition of members aimed at fostering bipartisan cooperation in key policy issues, endorsement of their legislation to provide additional funding for nursing programs at community, Tribal, and junior colleges.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:13:55Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8643,Gosar Lauds House Passage of Legislation Repealing GPO and WEP,2024-11-12,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, legislation repealing Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), two provisions that can reduce the benefits of certain workers who also receive a pension based on earnings that were exempt from Social Security payroll taxes: “Social Security is one of the most important programs in the United States and is a vital source of income for many citizens of Arizona. As a cosponsor of H.R. 82, I am very pleased that Congress finally repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) which have unfairly penalized thousands of Arizonans who have worked tirelessly their entire lives.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/11/05/holding-the-line-for-gila-county/,Holding the Line for Gila County,2024-11-05,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of representing Gila County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Although the corruption, arrogance, and incompetency of Washington runs deep, we successfully introduced and passed sensible legislation that benefits the amazing people of AZ-02. As a former Navy SEAL, I recognize many of the challenges our veterans face after they transition back to civilian life. Veterans are hardwired for service, and it can be challenging to identify their next mission. Rather than spending billions on illegal immigrants and overseas conflicts, our federal government needs to prioritize those who put it all on the line for our country. In support of our nation’s heroes, I introduced a bill that would transfer federal land to Gila County for the operation of a veterans center in Young, Arizona. Not only would this bill provide veterans with family housing, meeting spaces, resource rooms, and a place to enjoy outdoor recreation, but this effort also doesn’t require any funding from the federal government. I would like to thank Gila County Supervisor Woody Cline, who attended this year’s State of the Union address as my guest, for his leadership on this project. I’m pleased to report that this bill passed out of the House. With the United States approaching $36 trillion in debt, it’s imperative that we tackle the unsustainable spending of the federal government. In Congress, I voted against every continuing resolution, omnibus bill, and persistently pressured leadership to slash funding from weaponized programs and agencies. Additionally, Washington politicians engage in frequent stock trading and yield astronomical returns. I firmly believe this is immoral, and I’m proud to be a cosponsor on the TRUST in Congress Act which would ban Members of Congress from trading stocks. Even though the Establishment rejects these reforms along with enacting term limits, we will continue to push for transparency and guardrails to prevent corruption. Regarding the invasion of our southern border, we attempted to use every tool at our disposal to halt the importation of murderous cartels, fentanyl, and terrorists. Unsurprisingly, pure partisanship and the general complacency of DC politicians prevented the implementation of serious reforms. Following the passage of H.R.2 and the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, the Democrat-controlled Senate rejected these resolutions entirely. Rather than work with House Republicans, Senator Schumer championed the flawed Senate Border Deal which would have provided $60 billion for Ukraine and $20 billion to process illegal immigrants into the United States. In response to the gridlock, I, alongside Rep. Lou Correa—a Democrat from California, introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act to combat illicit cross-border tunnels used by transnational criminal organizations. I’m pleased to report that this legislation passed out of the U.S. House. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the VA targeted the constitutional rights of 260,000 veterans through unjust disarmament. Specifically, the VA submitted their data to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and labeled them “mental defectives” after appointing them a fiduciary. To combat the unacceptable trampling of veterans’ rights, I introduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024 and the Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024. The former restores 2nd Amendment rights of more than 260,000 veterans whose rights were unconstitutionally infringed. The latter prohibits the VA from initiating, participating in, or advocating for the removal of a firearm in any proceedings relating to state gun confiscation law. We will continue pressing forward as these bills navigate the lengthy legislative process. To combat the devastating threat of wildfires, I supported the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. This bill prioritizes the treatment of forests at the highest risk of wildfires, adopts innovative technologies to address forest health, reduces litigation that delays critical projects, and maintains effective environmental standards. In a rare bipartisan win for the American people, House Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly passed this proactive bill to modernize the stewardship of our lands. I partnered with my Democrat colleague from California, Rep. Mike Levin, to co-introduce the Hire Veterans Act, which would bolster forest management and reduce veteran unemployment. We introduced this bill as numerous federal land management agencies face staffing shortages that adversely impact their operational effectiveness. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, our bill would establish a five-year pilot program to direct these agencies to conditionally appoint a veteran who has demonstrated the necessary skills for specific vacant positions. By strengthening the federal skilled labor pipeline for veterans and increasing our ability to ensure proper forest management, this legislation is a true win-win. Given the federal bureaucracy’s tendency to create obstacles for employment, I joined a bipartisan coalition to advance the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2024. Currently, when a trucking school decides to open a facility at a new location, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state regulators are required by law to deny the new facility’s ability to receive GI benefits from enrolled veterans for two years. Our bill expands opportunities for veterans in Rural Arizona by exempting these new facilities from this statutory waiting period and allowing veterans greater accessibility to commercial driver’s license (CDL) education programs. Bureaucratic obstacles should never inhibit our nation’s veterans from having flexibility in building prosperous lives for themselves. Recently, this bipartisan legislation was signed into law, which will lead to high-paying careers in the trucking industry. Aside from legislation, we worked with Gila County leaders to identify federal grants to provide funding for projects that benefit the community. For example, we sent letters of support for Gila County’s application for the PROTECT grant to rebuild Russell Road, the Tri-City Regional Sanitary District’s application for the construction of Phase 1 of their development project, and the Tonto Basin Fire District’s application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding. My team and I appreciate our elected officials and local stakeholders for collaborating with my office, and we will continue our efforts to identify additional avenues for assistance. Lastly, I want to thank the great people of Gila County for trusting me to represent you in Congress. While we still face the harsh realities of inflation, open-borders, global instability, and rampant crime, we have an opportunity to rectify America’s trajectory. Reforming a broken system is never easy, but I will continue to use my voice, vote, and platform to fight for our values and principles. No matter what happens, remember that America is worth fighting for.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-biden-harris-dhs-advertising-campaign-demonstrates-continued,Congressman Biggs: Biden-Harris DHS Advertising Campaign Demonstrates Continued Pattern of Putting Illegal Aliens Over Americans,2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to publicly advertise the functions of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO). Recently, DHS-funded billboards advertising “rights” for individuals in “immigration custody” have been spotted in Arizona and Texas, drawing massive public scrutiny—one U.S. Border Patrol agent called the billboards “a slap in the face to all Americans.” These taxpayer-funded billboards are further evidence of the Biden-Harris Administration’s preference for putting the interests of illegal aliens ahead of U.S. citizens. The No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act would ensure that Americans’ taxpayer dollars are not used to further erode the immigration system upon which the Biden-Harris Administration has already wreaked havoc. Congressman Biggs is also leading a letter to Michelle Brané, Director of OIDO, demanding that she answer pressing questions relating to the billboards, such as the total amount spent on the billboards and the duration of the billboard campaign. “That DHS is spending taxpayer dollars to further exacerbate the Harris-Biden regime’s border crisis is abhorrent and must not be tolerated,” said Congressman Biggs. “This Administration has made a mockery of our immigration system for years. They have illegally undermined federal law at every turn, creating pathway after pathway for illegal entry without the authority to do so. Congress must, for once, honor our constitutional duty to check the Administration with the power of the purse. “I’m thankful for the support of my colleagues and urge House Leadership to immediately bring this legislation to the Floor upon our return to Washington, DC.” Cosponsors of the No Funding for Illegal Migrant Billboards Act are: Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) The legislation may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-hinson-host-roundtable-fentanyl-epidemic,"Ciscomani, Hinson Host Roundtable on the Fentanyl Epidemic",2024-11-01,2024,2024-11,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"TUCSON, AZ - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) hosted a roundtable with those impacted by the fentanyl epidemic to hear their stories and discuss how Congress can continue to work to make a lasting impact combating this crisis. Ciscomani co-introduced the Combating Cartels on Social Media Act (H.R. 2393) to crack down on cartels using social media and online platforms to recruit Americans for smuggling operations along the southern border. Ciscomani introduced the End the Border Catastrophe Act (H.R. 3602) to address the border crisis by: Restarting construction of the border wall Hiring new Border Patrol agents Reinstating Remain in Mexico and ending catch-and-release Streamlining the asylum process and raising the credible fear standard Ending abuse of parole Reimbursing states for local law enforcement activities related to the border. Providing grants for border states to construct and repair border barriers. In September 2024, Ciscomanidelivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives about the impact of the fentanyl epidemic and the need to hold drug cartels and traffickers accountable. In May 2024, Ciscomani hosted a field hearing with the House Judiciary Committee in Sahuarita, Arizona to hear from parents and individuals impacted by the fentanyl epidemic. On July 7, 2023, Ciscomani was named to the Congressional Task Force to Combat Mexican Cartels. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T22:07:06Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-legislation-free-companies-chokehold-harris-biden,Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Free Companies From the Chokehold of the Harris-Biden Regime’s Woke Social Priorities,2024-10-30,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Stop Woke Investing Act, legislation promoting corporate America’s return to the free exchange of ideas. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has broad power to dictate what shareholder proposals a public company must consider. Under the Harris-Biden regime, the SEC has severely limited the ability of companies to exclude radical ESG proposals, like requiring companies to conduct “racial equity audits” or to set mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that are detrimental to a company’s financial responsibilities to their shareholders. Actions from this Administration have forced companies to include controversial policies that are of little to no value to their business operations and accomplish nothing other than serving a woke social agenda. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have weaponized every aspect of the federal government to punish those who refuse to cower in the face of their radical priorities. The legislation would: Allow businesses to reject frivolous shareholder proposals unrelated to the financial success of the company. Limit the amount of proposals on which a company is permitted to vote, encouraging the prioritization of proposals that advance shareholder interests. “Woke activism shouldn’t be placed ahead of the profitability of a public company,” said Congressman Biggs. “Businesses should not be enslaved to radical ESG priorities that pull attention away from their fiduciary responsibilities. Focusing on woke policies only serves to harm businesses, investors, and the American economy. Congress must continue fighting the weaponization of the Harris-Biden regime and its push to radicalize Americans’ day-to-day lives. “I’m thankful for the support of my colleagues and for Senator Eric Schmitt’s (R-MO) leadership on this issue in the Senate.” “Over the years activist investors have increasingly proposed shareholder resolutions to compel American companies to consider ESG-related priorities that have nothing to do with financial performance. The focus on ancillary environmental and social factors is putting businesses’ management at odds with their fiduciary duty to maximize financial returns to shareholders,” said Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform. “That is why I am proud to support Rep. Biggs’s Stop Woke Investing Act, which would limit the amount of extraneous shareholder resolutions that can be included on a company’s proxy ballot. The shareholder resolutions submitted must also have a material effect on the financial performance of the company. This bill preserves the true meaning of fiduciary duty and ensures American companies can continue to focus on job creation, financial performance, and economic growth.” Cosponsors of the Stop Woke Investing Act are: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO). The legislation may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/10/28/fighting-for-az-02-an-overview-of-the-battle-in-congress-to-secure-the-border/,Fighting for AZ-02: An Overview of the Battle in Congress to Secure the Border,2024-10-28,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"To the editor, After President Joe Biden instructed foreigners to “surge to the border” during a Democratic primary debate, millions of criminal aliens entered America at record numbers. Terrorists, cartels and narcotics continue to flood our nation under Border Czar Kamala Harris’ watch, and Democratic members of Congress actively block legislation focused on securing the border. While Americans struggle to afford groceries, gas and other necessities, the federal government provides free flights, housing and services to illegal immigrants at the expense of U.S. taxpayers. The Harris-Biden Administration’s embrace of open borders harms our national security, fuels the child sex-trafficking epidemic and exposes innocent civilians to harm. Since taking office, Biden and Harris nullified effective Trump-era policies and prevented our Border Patrol from doing its job. For example, the Harris-Biden Administration terminated Title 42, ended Remain in Mexico and provided lucrative incentives to those looking to enter the United States illegally. Conservatives sounded the alarm, but the Biden White House pressed on and adamantly claimed that “the border is secure.” Currently, fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. Cartels smuggle this deadly poison through the southern border following shipments of supplies from China. The overwhelming number of illegal immigrants crossing the border preoccupies our Border Patrol agents and provides cartel members with cover to bring in these weaponized opioids. In addition, CBP encountered record numbers of terrorists entering the U.S. under the current administration. It’s important to note that these numbers don’t include the more than 2 million got-aways that evaded law enforcement. Furthermore, tens of thousands of military-age males from China entered America last year following White House directives that significantly reduced the vetting process. With numerous wars underway across the world, open-border policies leave our nation incredibly vulnerable to mass casualty events caused by our adversaries. On top of the threats to homeland security, Harris-Biden policies have directly fueled human trafficking and child exploitation. Nearly 450,000 unaccompanied alien children, or UACs, entered America under the current administration. Of the children that crossed the border alone, 291,000 were not given notices to appear and more than 32,000 who did receive notices failed to appear for their immigration hearing. The Office of Inspector General concluded that UACs “who did not appear in immigration court are considered more at risk for trafficking, exploitation or forced labor.” There is nothing humane about transferring children to unvetted sponsors and failing to ensure their safety. To deflect from their complicity in the crisis, the Democratic Party and its allies in the media consistently blame Republicans for blocking the “Senate Border Bill.” However, they refuse to accurately portray the content of this legislation. First off, the bill allocated $60 billion to Ukraine and only $20 billion to the southern border. Simply put, this was a Ukraine funding bill in disguise that also attempted to perpetuate the crisis at the southern border into law. Specifically, the legislation failed to end “catch-and-release,” failed to mandate construction of the wall, allocated billions of dollars to counter-productive nongovernmental organizations and empowered the D.C. district court to meddle in immigration law. Worst of all, the bill authorized the mass release of migrants and only required DHS to turn them away if more than 5,000 a day crossed. As President Obama’s DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson once said, “1,000 [apprehensions] overwhelms the system,” and this legislation would eliminate any sense of operational security. While Democrats gaslit the American people with flawed legislation, House Republicans passed H.R.2 to truly combat the invasion at the southern border. Unlike the misleading Senate deal, this bill would mandate construction of the border wall, end “catch-and-release,” prevent mass parole, empower states to sue the federal government and enact additional commonsense reforms. Although H.R.2 passed out of the House of Representatives, the Democrat-controlled Senate predictably rejected this good faith attempt to secure the border. Despite the partisan legislative gridlock in the Senate, House Republicans successfully impeached disgraced Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for intentionally orchestrating the invasion at our southern border. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I helped draft and pass this overdue impeachment resolution. We charged Secretary Mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust” for his dereliction of duty and sabotage of our southern border. Unfortunately, Senate Democrats shielded Mayorkas from accountability by ignoring the Constitution and bypassing a trial. With the Senate refusing to work with the House of Representatives, a few members of the Republican Conference attempted to use the power of the purse to bring Democrats to the negotiating table. We pressured GOP Leadership to use our leverage to fight for spending bills that included strict border security measures, reforms to weaponized agencies and deep cuts to the bloated budget. Even though the House Freedom Caucus and our allies insisted on using every tool at our disposal, Republican leadership surrendered to Democrats by funding their damaging agenda with no reforms to spending or border security. In defiance to the Washington Establishment’s complacency, we continued to pursue avenues to deter the infiltration of our homeland. Earlier this year, I introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act to combat illicit cross-border tunnels under the southern border. My legislation would require Customs and Border Patrol to provide annual reporting on these tunnels to ensure Congress has sufficient knowledge and oversight regarding this dynamic threat. I’m pleased to report that this measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives, and this bill could even pass the Senate thanks to its bipartisan nature. I wish I had better news to report on the state of our border, but I wanted to provide you with an accurate description of the current state of Washington politics. When I invited a brave constituent to testify after losing her daughter to fentanyl poisoning, my Democrat colleagues talked down to her and said she was unqualified to participate in the hearing. This town is a cesspool, and most politicians couldn’t care less about the real-life consequences of their selfish agendas. I want to thank the courageous men and women on the ground for battling adversity. The failure theater of the federal government highlights the importance of strong local representation, and it’s been a privilege working with Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and others to fight for a return to operational control. Though we face steep obstacles, I’m confident that we can once again defend American citizens from murderous cartels and terrorists. A nation without borders is not a country, and it’s imperative that we prevent the implosion of our borders. Regardless of whatever happens Nov. 5, I will continue to use my voice, vote and platform to fight for border security, dismantle the heinous child sex trafficking industry and stop fentanyl from killing more of our children.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-chairman-bost-attend-veteran-focused-events-az06,"Ciscomani, Chairman Bost Attend Veteran-Focused Events in AZ06",2024-10-23,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"ARIZONA 6th - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) attended several veterans-focused events in Arizona’s 6th Congressional district, which is home to over 70,000 veterans. The events included hosting a quarterly meeting with Ciscomani’s Veterans Advisory Council, touring Northstar Neurology’s facilities, attending the Cochise County Veteran StandDown Resource Fair, discussing Cochise College’s Military and Veteran Serving Program, and attending the Fort Huachuca Quarterly Installation Retirement Ceremony. “As the Representative to over 70,000 veterans that call Arizona’s 6th district home, it is my duty and honor to advocate on their behalf and ensure their needs are prioritized by the federal government,” said Ciscomani. “I am grateful to Chairman Bost for his leadership and taking the time to talk directly with veterans in my district. I will continue to push for legislation, funding, and other efforts that provide comprehensive healthcare, mental health support, educational opportunities, and employment resources to our veterans to empower them to transition successfully into civilian life.” “As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I was honored to visit with my friend and colleague Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s sixth congressional district last week to meet with his veteran community,” said Chairman Bost. “We visited with veterans from all walks of life, including veterans from the Cochise community, and veterans’ survivors to see firsthand how Arizona is leading the way to get veterans and their family’s access to the economic opportunities, education, and outside-the-box mental health support and resources they have earned. House Republicans will continue pushing to cut through the red tape and open more doors for veterans and transitioning active-duty servicemembers across the country. It goes without saying that veterans in southeastern Arizona have no better advocate than my friend, Rep. Ciscomani, fighting for them every day in DC on the issues that matter most to them.” Veterans Advisory Council Ciscomani, Bost hosted a quarterly meeting with Ciscomani’s Veteran Advisory Council, which is chaired by Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd (Ret.) and is comprised of veterans from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. The council has identified specific areas of focus, which include which include veterans’ transition into civilian life, access to housing, mental health and suicide prevention, and workforce and education opportunities. Tour of Northstar Neurology Ciscomani and Bost toured Northstar Neurology, a treatment facility in Tucson founded in 2017 that provides critical help to veterans suffering with a traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Cochise County Veteran StandDown Resource Fair Ciscomani, Bost, and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) attended the Cochise County Veteran StandDown Resource Fair to speak directly with veterans about the most pressing issues they face and share resources Ciscomani’s office can offer to veterans. Cochise College Military & Veteran Serving Program Ciscomani, Bost visited Cochise College to discuss their Military and Veteran Serving Program and strong partnership with Fort Huachuca to assist active-duty members and veterans and the two new Baccalaureate programs. Fort Huachuca Quarterly Installation Retirement Ceremony Ciscomani, Bost attended Fort Huachuca Quarterly Installation Retirement Ceremony to celebrate military retirees. Background: In his freshman term in office, Congressman Ciscomani, who is a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has introduced ten pieces of veterans-focused legislation. These include: The VET-TEC Authorization Act of 2023 (H.R. 1669) which extends a popular program that covers costs for veterans seeking job training in high-tech industries. This bill passed the House of Representatives in bipartisan fashion. The VETS Opportunity Act (H.R. 7896), to expand veterans’ access to educational opportunities for in-demand skilled trade and vocational programs. The VET MEDS Act (H.R. 5470) to extend the VA’s authority to allow certain healthcare providers to conduct exams across state lines. The Veterans’ Appeals Backlog Improvement Act (H.R. 1378) to reduce wait times for veterans seeking disability claims and ensure they are processed faster. The Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act (H.R. 7100) to move the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) back within the Office of the VA Secretary. This move ensures that OSA has direct access to the Secretary to fix policy and program-wide problems. This bill passed the House of Representatives in bipartisan fashion. The Rural Veterans’ Benefit Improvement Act (H.R. 8881) to ensure veterans have permanent, cross-state access to certified healthcare providers for disability claim exams. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 8371), which will be the flagship veterans’ package for the 118th Congress. It includes a number of bipartisan and bicameral proposals to reform and improve the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans, their families, and their survivors. This includes your effort to reauthorize the VET-TEC program. The Expanding Access for Online Veterans Student Act (H.R. 5702), which increased housing stipends for student veterans attending classes online. The Veteran Exam Expansion Act (H.R. 5938), which expands the pool of providers eligible to cross state lines when conducting disability exams for veterans. The Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act (H.R. 9399) to improve healthcare coordination and management for veterans who receive services through Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Through casework, the Congressman’s team has returned over $5 million to constituents, including $1.9 million to the veterans of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. This is money and benefits that were owed to constituents but were stuck in the bureaucracy of a federal agency. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joyce-lee-pappas-introduce-bill-strengthen-law-enforcement,"Ciscomani, Joyce, Lee, Pappas Introduce Bill to Strengthen Law Enforcement Coordination at the Southern Border",2024-10-23,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Susie Lee (NV-03) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen cooperation and law enforcement operations at the southern border. Specifically, the Advanced Border Coordination Act (H.R. 10027) would establish Joint Operations Centers to promote cooperation, enhance coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and provide officers and agents the tools and resources they need to combat illicit activity along the southern border. A companion bill was previously introduced in the Senate by Senators Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). “For the last three and a half years, border-districts, like mine, have been on the frontlines of the crisis at the southern border,” said Ciscomani. “As a result, our communities are less safe and Customs and Border Protection agents and local law enforcement officers are overwhelmed and overworked. This bipartisan legislation will address this issue by establishing joint operation centers to enhance coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and provide officers and agents the tools they need to combat drug traffickers, human smugglers, and other bad actors."" “I’ve visited the southern border, including in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District with Congressman Ciscomani, and seen the crisis unfolding there firsthand,” said Joyce. “For the safety of our communities, we have to restore the rule of law and secure our borders, and DHS must take serious steps to improve its coordination with partner agencies. This bill will help us do just that. As a former prosecutor, I know how successful joint operations centers can be, especially when it comes to detecting drug and human trafficking, and have no doubt they will help us address the national security crisis that has exploded at our southern border. I’m proud to join colleagues in this bipartisan effort and will continue to provide our law enforcement officers with the resources and tools they need to effectively defend and maintain our borders.” “Border Patrol officers need all the help they can get to protect our southern border, and Joint Operation Centers are a proven way to make that happen,” said Lee. “I’ve consistently voted to secure the resources and reforms we need to fix our broken immigration system, and this bipartisan bill is a big step in the right direction. I’ll continue working with Republicans and Democrats to get this much-needed legislation signed into law.” “Strengthening border operations coordination will bolster efforts to crack down on drug trafficking, help enforce our immigration laws, and keep our communities safe. I’m helping introduce the Advanced Border Coordination Act, which will do just that,” said Pappas. “This bipartisan bill would establish joint centers along the southern border to serve as centralized hubs to coordinate border operations between Border Patrol personnel and federal, state, and local law enforcement. I’ll keep fighting to support the work of our law enforcement, provide them the resources they need, and address the root causes of the issues at the southern border.” The Advanced Border Coordination Act would help address these national security concerns by: Directing DHS to establish at least two joint operations centers along the southern border. These hubs would help law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local and Tribal agencies coordinate their efforts and better work together. Requiring these centralized hubs to serve as resources to improve field operations and intelligence sharing, help detect and deter criminal activity like drug and human trafficking, and support workforce development and training coordination between participating agencies. Directing the DHS Secretary to issue an annual report to Congress on the centers’ operational activities and recommendations for coordinated federal actions at the southern border. The bill has been endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council, National Immigration Forum, the Texas Border Coalition, and the Major Cities Chiefs Association. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/10/23/crane-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-cleanup-abandoned-mines-bolstering-public-safety-in-rural-arizona/,"Crane Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cleanup Abandoned Mines, Bolstering Public Safety in Rural Arizona",2024-10-23,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act. The bill would codify the Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains (OMDP) at the EPA to formalize and improve coordination between the EPA and State/Tribal authorities on hardrock mine cleanup and ensure the Office is held accountable to Congressional oversight. Proper mine cleanup is a vital issue for all of rural Arizona and the broader region. Specifically, codifying the OMDP with this legislation would: Encourage EPA to prioritize responsible mine cleanup in Arizona over green initiatives, Ensure proper Congressional oversight of their progress, Bolster the OMDP’s outreach to ensure local/Tribal authorities have a seat at the table on cleanup projects that impact their health and environment, Provide guardrails to keep the office’s efforts focused on mine cleanup. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced a companion bill in the Senate. BACKGROUND Until the 1970s, mine operators could abandon their land after conducting mining activities, often leaving behind toxic waste piles and open, unsecured tunnels. The Government Accountability Office has estimated that there are 140,000 abandoned hardrock mines in the United States, mostly located in western states, which pose health and safety hazards to surrounding communities like surface and groundwater contamination. Over 500 of those sites exist on the Navajo Nation. The OMDP was created in 2020 by the Trump EPA but still lacks Congressional authorization. The Office has been effective in their planning of cleanup activities and outreach, even establishing several local offices and assisting with EPA regional office cleanup efforts. This bill builds on the successes of the Office and increases Congressional oversight of EPA’s mine cleanup progress.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-transparency-biden-harris-doj-illegal-aliens,Congressman Biggs Demands Transparency from Biden-Harris DOJ on Illegal Aliens Assaulting CBP Agents,2024-10-22,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"On Friday, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led letters to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner Troy Miller and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding alarming reports of illegal aliens physically assaulting CBP agents while crossing the southwest border. In Fiscal Year 2023, CBP reported that 610 agents were assaulted, while in Fiscal Year 2024, at least 413 agents were assaulted. In August, CBP issued a press release stating that Border Patrol, specifically in the El Paso Sector, is seeing a “significant rise” in assaults on agents. Reports that the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) is failing to prosecute illegal aliens who attack federal officers are concerning and likely contributing to losses in morale and support among CBP personnel. It is crucial to ensure that these violent illegal aliens are prosecuted not only for illegal entry into the country but also for assaulting federal officers. “Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s egregious open border policies incentivize mass illegal immigration and open our country to violent criminals from around the globe,” said Congressman Biggs. “Our Border Patrol Agents put their lives on the line every single day and deserve much more respect than they’ve been given by this rogue administration. That agents are being assaulted in the first place is despicable, but DOJ’s failure to prosecute them accordingly is unacceptable. “I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues on this important issue as we await answers from Garland’s DOJ.” The letter to Deputy Commissioner Miller may be read here. The letter to AG Garland may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-receives-border-guardian-award,Ciscomani Receives Border Guardian Award,2024-10-17,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Tucson, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), who represents a district on the U.S. - Mexico border, was presented the inaugural Border Guardian Award by the Border Security Alliance for his efforts and leadership on border security issues. The Border Security Alliance is comprised of leaders in Arizona that advocate for policies that secure the northern and southern border, support border patrol officers, agents and law enforcement personnel, combat human trafficking and drug smuggling, and protect local communities. “In the last three and a half years, the policy failures of the Biden-Harris administration have made communities in my district, and across the United States, less safe,” said Ciscomani. “From my first day in office, my priority has been to secure our southern border, protect our local communities, support U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, officers, and local law enforcement personnel, and ensure that bad actors, like cartel members, drug traffickers, and human smugglers are held accountable for endangering our citizens. I am honored to receive the Border Guardian Award and look forward to continuing working with the men and women of the Border Security Alliance.” “There are very few leaders in Washington D.C. who are taking this border crisis seriously,” said Jobe Dickinson, President of the Border Security Alliance. “We are fortunate to have Congressman Juan Ciscomani representing the needs of Arizonans and border communities. Congressman Ciscomani has been a champion of commonsense border security solutions since day one in Congress. During a time where bipartisanship is rare, Congressman Ciscomani has led the way on thoughtful and important reforms that impact Arizona’s southern border. The Border Security Alliance is proud to honor Congressman Ciscomani with the inaugural Border Guardian Award for his dedicated leadership on border security policy. Background: In October 2024, Ciscomani visited a remote portion of the border with Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto. Ciscomani has led multiple bipartisan, bicameral visits to the Arizona-Mexico border to give his colleagues in both the House and Senate a firsthand view of the crisis and its impact on border communities. Led a letter to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller to ensure Border Patrol agents receive promised overtime pay. Introduced the End the Border Catastrophe Act (H.R. 3602) to address the border crisis by: Restarting construction of the border wall Hiring new Border Patrol agents Reinstating Remain in Mexico and ending catch-and-release Streamlining the asylum process and raising the credible fear standard Ending abuse of parole Reimbursing states for local law enforcement activities related to the border. Providing grants for border states to construct and repair border barriers. Introduced the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act (H.R. 9678) to secure federal lands along the southern border and address growing trash piles harming our environment. Read Ciscomani’s op-ed on the FLASH Act here. Introduced the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 5585) to impose a life sentence on migrants and human smugglers who engage in high-speed car chases with law enforcement officers. This billpassed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Introduced the CBP HiRe Act (H.R. 7369) to improve hiring, recruiting, and retaining of Customs and Border Protection agents, officers, and employees, especially in rural areas. Co-led the Data for a Secured Border Act (H.R. 8015) to improve communication within the Department of Homeland Security and provide Congress with more complete data to better inform decision-making. Co-sponsored the Reducing Excessive Vetting Authorities to Maintain our Ports (REVAMP) Act (H.R. 8150) to allow Customs and Border Protection to carry out minor repairs at land ports of entry without involving the General Services Administration (GSA) to streamline repairs and prevent closures. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-hosts-womens-health-roundtable-event-tucson,Ciscomani Hosts Women's Health Roundtable Event in Tucson,2024-10-15,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Tucson, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) hosted a Women’s Health Roundtable alongside experts from the University of Arizona, the National Institute of Health (NIH), and Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) to discuss the need to advance research initiatives, expand healthcare access, and promote innovation in women’s healthcare. While at this event, Ciscomani met with Maria Martinez, a two-time survivor of breast cancer who is fighting to expand access to critical care after she was denied an MRI by her insurers. Watch their video together here. “As your Representative and a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, I am committed to pushing legislation, funding, and other efforts to address the gap in women’s healthcare innovation,” said Ciscomani. “It was an honor to host this roundtable and hear directly from distinguished panelists, experts, and my constituents about the best ways to improve women’s healthcare and support women and families in southern Arizona, and across the nation.” Background As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Ciscomani: Voted to fully fund the National Institutes of Health at $48 billion in Fiscal Year 2025. Voted to fully fund the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at $238 million. Prioritized the critical cancer research efforts at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), proposing $7.9 billion total for NCI, or an increase of $650 million. Ciscomani co-led H.R.8839, Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act with Rep. Caraveo (CO-08) to address the drastic increases in syphilis cases nationwide, especially in Arizona, and its impacts on maternal and infant health. Directs HHS to issue guidance to states on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid/CHIP. Ciscomani co-led the introduction of H.R. 9335, the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act with Rep. Kilmer (WA-06) to expand midwifery care to servicemembers and their families. Ciscomani cosponsored H.R.4534, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act introduced by Rep. Boyle (PA-02) to address a leading cause of cancer death in women by assessing the status of existing research and gaps in current lung cancer research in women, as well as identifies new opportunities for research and initiatives. Ciscomani cosponsored H.R.6749, the Menopause Research and Equity Act of 2023 introduced by Rep. Clarke (NY-09) which directs the NIH to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or midlife women’s health, and to conduct and support additional research. Specifically, NIH will highlight any gaps in knowledge and what treatments there could be for menopause-related symptoms. At a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Ciscomani questioned Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about initiatives to promote and expand access to women’s healthcare. Ciscomani joined a bipartisan letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01) urging the inclusion of the Child Care Investment Act in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-visits-pacheco-farm-marana,Ciscomani Visits Pacheco Farm in Marana,2024-10-15,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Marana, AZ - On Thursday, October 10, 2024, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) visited Pacheco Farms in Marana to tour their facilities and discuss the importance of passing the Farm Bill alongside the Arizona Farm Bureau and the Arizona Cotton Growers Association. “As one of Arizona's five “C’s”, cotton is critical to our local economy and a staple of our nation’s textile industry,” said Ciscomani. “It was a pleasure to visit the historic Pacheco Farm in Marana and speak with the Arizona Farm Bureau and Cotton Growers Association about the need to pass a Farm Bill that provides the agriculture industry with the proper tools and support they need.” The Farm Bill is a legislative package that establishes the priorities and policies of the agriculture industry for a five-year period. Additionally, the Farm Bill’s nutrition programs provide critical nutrition assistance to millions of Americans. The current Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018 and reauthorized in 2023, will expire this year. Background: On May 24, 2024, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) to reauthorize the Farm Bill. In September 2024, Ciscomani joined a majority of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging House GOP leadership to prioritize passage of a Farm Bill that meets the needs. Ciscomani wrote a joint op-ed with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse advocating for the critical need to pass a Farm Bill. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-rural-pharmacy-closures-ciscomani-visits-desert-life-pharmacy,"Amid Rural Pharmacy Closures, Ciscomani Visits Desert Life Pharmacy in SaddleBrooke",2024-10-10,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"SaddleBrooke, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) visited Desert Life Pharmacy in SaddleBrooke to discuss his work in Congress, meet with patients, and reiterate his support for rural pharmacies, which are critical to the health and well-being of their communities. This visit comes after Ciscomani was notified that two rural pharmacies in Willcox and Benson were closing down, citing the restrictive, anticompetitive practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). “Local independent pharmacies are critical to rural communities as they are often the only medical provider for hundreds of miles,” said Ciscomani. “During my visit, I heard directly from constituents about the importance of local pharmacist who understand the needs of their communities firsthand. This is not the same level of personal connection you can get from a large chain or mail order pharmacy. In light of the vast consolidation of local pharmacies, we must stand for independent practices that serve our local, rural communities. Pharmacy closures force rural residents to travel long distances to receive the healthcare they need, placing an undue burden on those with limited resources and mobility and increasing the risk of delayed treatment and worsened health outcomes.” Independent pharmacies constantly find themselves on the losing end when trying to compete against large corporations and chains. Furthermore, larger chains oftentimes are owned by the same entity that owns the insurance company and the PBM, and therefore are able to steer patients away from their community pharmacy in order to access their life saving medications and for a higher price. This is best exemplified by the fact that the three largest PBMs own 80% of the market. Background: In September 2024, Ciscomani delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives about reports of rural pharmacies closing in Willcox and Benson. In December 2023, Ciscomani voted in favor of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) which would bring transparency and accountability to PBMs regarding the cost they acquire drugs for and at what it cost to dispense them, which would increase price competition and address the high cost of prescription drugs. This bill passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support by a vote of 320-71 In July 2023, Ciscomani cosponsored the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (H.R. 3561) which includes multiple pro-patient and consumer price transparency requirements for insurers, PBMs, and manufacturers.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-hosts-veteran-servant-leader-award-ceremony-tucson,Ciscomani Hosts Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony in Tucson,2024-10-10,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Tucson, AZ - On Monday, October 7, 2024, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) hosted the Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony to honor and recognize veterans from across Arizona’s 6th Congressional District for their continued service to our communities after they leave the Armed Forces. “I was deeply honored to host this award ceremony to recognize all these remarkable veterans who exemplify leadership, dedication, and service, even after their time in uniform,” said Ciscomani. “Their commitment to our communities is invaluable and embodies what it means to be a servant leader. This ceremony is not just about celebrating their past military service, but also honoring their continued contributions that make southern Arizona, and our nation, stronger.” Ciscomani serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and represents over 70,000 veterans in his district. He has introduced ten-pieces of veterans-focused legislation to provide comprehensive healthcare, mental health support, educational opportunities, and employment resources to empower veterans as they transition back to civilian life. Read more about his efforts to support veterans here. In addition, through casework, Ciscomani’s team has returned more than $1.8 million dollar to veterans across AZ-06. This is money that was owed to veteran-constituents but was stuck in the bureaucracy of a federal agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS, Social Security, and more. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-joins-republican-colleagues-letter-urging-house-gop-leadership,Ciscomani Joins Republican Colleagues in a Letter Urging House GOP Leadership to Prioritize Passage of the Farm Bill,2024-10-04,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined a majority of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging House GOP leadership to prioritize passage of a Farm Bill that meets the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers. The Farm Bill is a legislative package that establishes the priorities and policies of the agriculture industry for a five-year period. Additionally, the Farm Bill’s nutrition programs provide critical nutrition assistance to millions of Americans. The current Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018 and reauthorized in 2023, will expire this year. “I am proud to join this letter urging our leadership to prioritize passage of the Farm Bill to support our communities,” said Ciscomani. “Rising inflation has driven production costs higher, hurting the pocketbooks of farmers and ranchers and making food more expensive for consumers. Simply extending the current Farm Bill is not enough, we must provide the agriculture industry with the proper tools and resources they need to bolster our food supply and protect the vital nutrition programs millions rely on. The Farm Bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee earlier this year and must be sent for a full House vote as soon as possible.” “We are honored to stand alongside 139 of my colleagues to lead a letter that shows House leadership that Republicans are committed to passing a Farm Bill that supports our nation’s constituents, farmers, ranchers, and rural communities,” said Alford. “We passed H.R. 8467 out of committee, and now it is time to give it to America. The stakes are high; production costs are up, and farm income is declining. We don’t need an extension, and we don’t need this next year–we need this Farm Bill now. Our producers are worthy of certainty and support for their tireless work in feeding, fueling, and clothing the world.” “I led 139 of my colleagues – the majority of the House Republican Conference – in calling for Republican House leadership to bring the Farm Bill up for a vote as soon as possible,” said Hinson. “This bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support, and I believe would receive bipartisan support on the House Floor from Members who understand that food security is national security. Our farmers don’t have time for games, they need Congress to do the work and come through for them, just like they come through for us each day. I will continue advocating for passage of a strong Farm Bill to ensure Iowa farmers can continue feeding and fueling the world.” Ciscomani recently wrote a joint op-ed with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse about the critical need to pass a Farm Bill. On May 24, 2024, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) to reauthorize the Farm Bill. The letter was led by Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02). The full text of the letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/10/04/crane-backed-bill-to-cut-red-tape-for-veterans-entering-the-trucking-workforce-is-signed-into-law/,Crane-Backed Bill to Cut Red Tape for Veterans Entering the Trucking Workforce Is Signed Into Law,2024-10-04,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act—a bipartisan bill Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) helped lead, was signed into law, marking a major victory for veterans in the workforce. The legislation will eliminate bureaucratic obstacles for U.S veterans aiming to use their GI benefits to pay for commercial driver’s license (CDL) education programs. “I’m proud to play a role in expanding opportunities for veterans in rural Arizona,” said Rep. Crane. “Expanding the scope of GI education benefits to CDL programs is a way to increase opportunities for those who have put their lives on the line for our country. Bureaucratic obstacles should never inhibit our nation’s veterans from having flexibility in building prosperous lives for themselves.” Background: Currently, when a trucking school decides to open a new facility at a new location, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state regulators are required by law to deny the new facility’s ability to receive GI benefits from enrollees who are veterans for two years. The Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act will exempt these new facilities from this statutory waiting period if the primary training facility has already been approved to receive these benefits by the VA and relevant state agencies. This will allow veterans more accessibility to CDL schools, reducing commuting times, leading to high-paying careers in the trucking industry. Under the provisions of this legislation, CDL schools must still comply with state and VA rules regarding curriculum standards to ensure no programs are exploiting veterans or offering fraudulent courses.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-and-senator-hagerty-demand-doj-accountability-lack-response,Congressman Biggs and Senator Hagerty Demand DOJ Accountability for Lack of Response to Election Integrity Concerns,2024-10-03,2024,2024-10,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) led a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding accountability for his agency’s failure to respond to a congressional inquiry into the integrity of American elections. Earlier this year, the Congressmen, joined by 60 of their House and Senate colleagues, inquired about the measures that have been taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to safeguard American elections from being hijacked by illegal aliens. The initial inquiry, dated July 12, received no response from Garland’s DOJ. The DOJ’s failure to respond to congressional inquiry is unacceptable. Reports regarding alarming events in South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio raise justified concerns as to the integrity of our federal elections. There is no publicly available information to suggest that the Department of Justice is investigating or bringing cases against aliens who violate federal election law. Congressman Biggs and Senator Hagerty’s letter requires AG Garland to provide information regarding the steps, if any, taken by the DOJ to prosecute non-citizens for illegally voting or registering to vote in federal elections. The letter also inquires into whether the DOJ has contacted election officials in Virginia and Texas to obtain information on each of the aliens removed from voter rolls who were unlawfully registering and voting in elections. “American citizens must have confidence in the security of our elections,” said Congressman Biggs. “The DOJ’s failure to provide timely answers to our important questions is not acceptable. “At least 10 million illegal aliens have been released into our country through our porous borders during Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Administration. Americans should not have to be concerned that their voices will be drowned out by the voices of illegal aliens when electing officials for public office. “I’m grateful to Senator Hagerty for leading this effort in the Senate and to my colleagues who understand the significance of this oversight.” House cosigners of this letter include: Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Michael Guest (R-TX), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Greg Lopez (R-CO), Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV), and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Senate Cosigners: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), Sen. James Risch (R-ID), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. John Thune (R-SD), Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). The initial letter may be read here. The follow-up letter may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:57:20Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-attends-head-start-hill-rally,Ciscomani Attends Head Start on the Hill Rally,2024-09-30,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) attended the Head Start on the Hill rally to hear from members and senior Head Start officials about the critical importance of this program for early childhood development and provide an update on his work in Congress. In February 2024, Ciscomani introduced bipartisan legislation to address childcare workforce shortages and expand access to Early Head Start programs for students and families in need. Specifically, the Head Start Education and Development Workforce Advancement and Yield (HEADWAY) Act (H.R. 7467) would allow Early Head Start teachers to teach while earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials. Doing so would give Head Start programs greater hiring flexibility while supporting education professionals and expanding access to childcare for families in need. Full text of the bill can be found here. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Mike Braun (R-IN). “As an immigrant and dad of six, I understand firsthand the critical need to expand access to childhood development and care programs,” said Ciscomani. “I was so proud to attend the Head Start on the Hill rally to hear from members, parents, educators, and more about the value of Head Start programs. With nearly 500 locations across Arizona, and thousands across the United States, these programs are vital to the well-being of our families and children. In Congress, I will continue to push for legislation, funding, and other efforts to promote and expand access to Head Start.” Ciscomani is a long-time advocate of Head Start programs across Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. In December 2023, Ciscomani visited the Head Start program in Tucson and in August 2024, Ciscomani visited the Head Start program in Casa Grande. Additionally, as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Ciscomani helped secure an increase in funding for Head Start in the FY 25 House appropriations package. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/09/30/house-passes-crane-backed-bill-to-cut-red-tape-for-veterans-entering-the-trucking-workforce/,House Passes Crane-Backed Bill to Cut Red Tape for Veterans Entering the Trucking Workforce,2024-09-30,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act—a bipartisan bill Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) helped lead, which will soon be signed into law. The legislation would eliminate bureaucratic obstacles for U.S veterans aiming to use their GI benefits to pay for commercial driver’s license (CDL) education programs. Currently, when a trucking school decides to open a new facility at a new location, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and state regulators are required by law to deny the new facility’s ability to receive GI benefits from enrollees who are veterans for two years. The Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act would exempt these new facilities from this statutory waiting period if the primary training facility has already been approved to receive these benefits by the VA and relevant state agencies. This would allow veterans more accessibility to CDL schools, reducing commuting times, leading to high-paying careers in the trucking industry. Under the provisions of this legislation, CDL schools must still comply with state and VA rules regarding curriculum standards to ensure no programs are exploiting veterans or offering fraudulent courses. “I’m proud to play a role in expanding opportunities for veterans in rural Arizona,” said Rep. Crane. “Expanding the scope of GI education benefits to CDL programs is a way to increase opportunities for those who have put their lives on the line for our country. Bureaucratic obstacles should never inhibit our nation’s veterans from having flexibility in building prosperous lives for themselves.” This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Reps. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) and Chris Pappas (D-NH). Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is an original cosponsor alongside Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). A companion bill has passed in the Senate by Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Alex Padilla (D-CA).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/09/26/crane-backed-fix-our-forests-act-passes-house/,Crane-Backed ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ Passes House,2024-09-26,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a bill supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), which would improve the health and resiliency of America’s forests. The legislation was supported by every House Republican and fifty-five House Democrats. More than 117 million acres of forests in the United States are overgrown, prone to fires, and in need of active management. The bill would enable expedited approvals for vegetation management, directly benefitting the safety of communities in rural Arizona. The Fix Our Forests Act would: Simplify and expedite environmental reviews to reduce costs and planning times for critical forest management projects while maintaining rigorous environmental standards. End frivolous litigation that delays needed forest management projects. Utilize state-of-the-art science to prioritize the treatment of forests at the highest risk of wildfire. Incentivize forest management projects of up to 10,000 acres to increase the pace and scale of active management. Promote federal, state, tribal, and local collaboration by creating a new Fireshed Center and codifying the Shared Stewardship initiative. Make communities more resilient to wildfire by coordinating existing grant programs and incentivizing new research. Give agencies new tools to restore watersheds, protect communities in the wildland-urban interface and prevent forest conversion. Revitalize rural economies by strengthening tools such as Good Neighbor Authority and Stewardship Contracting. Adopt new and innovative technologies to address forest health threats like wildfires, drought, insects and disease. Harden utility rights-of-way against wildfire by encouraging more active managementand removal of dangerous hazard trees. Background:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8582,Gosar Introduces Legislation to Sue Big Pharma for Vaccine Injuries,2024-09-26,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 9828, the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, a bill that would strip vaccine manufacturers of their unjust liability shields. This carveout has resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in profits for Big Pharma while leaving tens of thousands of people without the ability to seek legal justice and compensation for injuries caused by vaccines. “Although federal bureaucrats and Big Pharma insist that vaccines are safe, there is an unfortunate lack of science regarding the safety of vaccines. For example, a review of 12,000 scientific papers by the Institute of Medicine published in 2012 found that 98% of injuries studied were either caused by or may have been caused by a vaccine. Another government study found that while vaccines caused injuries in 10 percent of cases, only one percent get reported, meaning those injured by vaccines are vastly undercounted. Furthermore, according to the Center for Disease Control’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, nearly 20,000 Americans were reported as having been killed to date by a COVID-19 vaccine, equating to one death for every 14,000 people vaccinated, much higher than the one in a million deaths that is normally cited for dangerous vaccines. Government bureaucrats and scientists responsible for approving vaccines are in bed with Big Pharma, often owning pharmaceutical stocks, serving as consultants and receiving lucrative contracts from pharmaceutical companies that pressure them to produce favorable results which is in direct violation of federal law. Worse, many scientists and researchers in government agencies develop patents for vaccines that are approved by the very agencies they work for, creating a conflict of interest and raising serious questions about the impartiality of their decisions. Under current law, it is nearly impossible to hold vaccine manufacturers liable for injuries caused by vaccines due to a 1986 law that unfairly created a special immunity carveout for Big Pharma, making it very difficult for vaccine-injured victims to win in a court of law. My legislation strips away current immunity provisions unfairly shielding Big Pharma from the harms caused by their products and allows those injured by vaccines to pursue a civil lawsuit in state or federal court. Big Pharma doesn’t deserve a get-out-of-jail-free card for injuries caused by their harmful vaccines,” concluded Congressman Gosar. Children’s Health Defense Founder and Chairman of the Board on Leave Robert F. Kennedy Jr, said: “The four American vaccine makers are criminal enterprises that have paid tens of billions in criminal penalties over the past decade. By freeing them from liability for negligence, the 1986 statute removed any incentive for these companies to make safe products. If we want safe and effective vaccines, we need to end the liability shield.” Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland added: “Thank you to Congressman Gosar for introducing this historic and urgently needed legislation. For over 35 years, parents of children injured and killed by government-recommended vaccines have been left with no meaningful redress -- only a complex, sham compensation program that pits grieving families against the government, while Big Pharma enjoys no liability. During that same time, chronic health conditions in children - autism, ADHD, severe allergies, asthma - have skyrocketed. This legislation will help to end Big Pharma’s reign over government. The corrupt public-private partnership of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act has suppressed science, stacked the deck against families, subverted the democratic marketplace of checks and balances, and removed citizens’ rights to a trial by jury. Americans deserve better.” Background: In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NVCIA), which shields vaccine manufacturers from the harm caused by their products, making it almost impossible for a person injured by a vaccine to win in court. The plaintiff must prove that the vaccine manufacturer deliberately “[withheld] information relating to the safety or efficacy of the vaccine,” engaged in “criminal or illegal activity relating to the safety and effectiveness of vaccines,” or “by clear and convincing evidence… failed to exercise due care.” Satisfying these requirements is practically an impossibility. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are tasked with approving vaccines. Sadly, there exists a massive conflict of interest, since the scientists who work at these agencies license the patents to vaccine manufacturers and, in so doing, earn up to $150,000 in royalties. Furthermore, voting members on the boards that advise the CDC and the NIH owned stocks in vaccine manufacturers, engaged in contract work for vaccine manufacturers, and received grants from vaccine manufacturers. Current cosponsors (30): Representatives Andy Biggs, Lauren Boebert, Josh Brecheen, Tim Burchett, Eric Burlison, Mike Collins, Eli Crane, Warren Davidson, Byron Donalds, Matt Gaetz, Bob Good, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Harriet Hageman, Andy Harris, Clay Higgins, Ronny Jackson, Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace, Thomas Massie, Mary E. Miller, Cory Mills, Barry Moore, Troy E. Nehls, Ralph Norman, Andy Ogles, Bill Posey, Chip Roy, Keith Self, Victoria Spartz, Randy K. Weber Sr. Outside Group Support: American Family Project, Children’s Health Defense, React19",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-issues-statement-house-passage-hr-9747-continuing-appropriations-and,"Ciscomani Issues Statement on House Passage of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025",2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 to keep the government funded and working for the American people: “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to pursuing common sense solutions on the issues affecting our nation and delivering tangible results for my district,” said Ciscomani. “A government shutdown is bad policy that hurts my constituents, disrupts the functioning of critical federal agencies, like the Department of Veterans Affairs, and would harm our federal employees, including members of the Armed Forces, CBP Agents, postal workers, air traffic control, and others who would be furloughed or have their pay delayed. The American people should not be made to suffer for Washington’s dysfunction. While this legislation isn’t perfect, it accomplishes the goal of keeping the government open and working. However, this is only a temporary solution and we still have major work to do on the budget before the end of the year.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8580,Gosar Lauds Committee Markup of Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Legislation,2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul Gosar issued the following statement after H.R. 7365, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar that would provide expedited security screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program to severely injured or disabled veterans was marked up successfully in the House Committee on Homeland Security: “I am pleased that my bipartisan and common-sense legislation providing injured or disabled veterans a safer and more dignified experience when passing through domestic airport security checkpoints by enrolling them in the expedited PreCheck program free of charge was unanimously marked up in committee. I particularly wish to thank Chairman Mark Green for recognizing the importance of advancing legislation that eliminates many of the challenges disabled veterans face when traveling. No American veteran, particularly disabled veterans, should be hassled at our airports. With this successful committee markup, it is time Speaker Johnson brings the VETS Safe Travel Act to the House floor for a final vote,” said Congressman Paul Gosar. Background: Congressman Gosar introduced the VETS Safe Travel Act on February 15, 2024. Under the VETS Safe Travel Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs would certify that a veteran is severely injured and therefore eligible to apply for the TSA PreCheck program free of charge. TSA would process the veteran’s application, granting access to TSA PreCheck program provided they successfully pass the necessary background check and interview process. According to the Transportation Security Administration, approximately 400,000 veterans would become eligible for this free PreCheck screening program.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/25/schweikert-the-world-has-now-surpassed-its-record-of-debt-at-312-trillion/,"Schweikert: The World Has Now Surpassed Its Record of Debt, at $312 Trillion",2024-09-25,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) took to the House floor yesterday to deliver his last speech before the 2024 election. He started by mentioning that the world has now surpassed the cumulative record of governmental debt, totaling an astonishing $312 trillion. Rep. Schweikert references previous floor speeches where he points out that every tax proposal for the wealthy only brings in 1.5 percent of GDP. He presents an additional hypothetical if Congress were to cut discretionary spending (which accounts for $860 billion) by $300 billion. With the combination of every Democrat tax proposal and every Republican cut, that still only gets 2.5 percent of GDP. All of this borrowing, mind you, comes in a good economic year, where tax receipts are up. We are still going to borrow almost 7% GDP. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: On other countries bond rates’ being cheaper than the Unites State’s rates: [Beginning at 02:12] “Congress has made the decision that those who are really running this government, those who run this country, will be called the ‘bond market’. Because, if you need to refinance, like we did this fiscal year, we’ve refinanced about $8 trillion and [brought] to market an additional $2 [trillion]. You’re basically sitting on $10 trillion, and that’s not even counting the short term where it was a thirty-day, [and then] six months… those things that had to be rolled. You are subject to the fragility of the bond market, and what interest rate, and how much liquidity… and how many idiots like me come behind these microphones and try to explain the world debt markets to you? Take it seriously, it is not a game. United States is now #14 on the credit stack. That means there [are] 13 other countries today that can sell a ten-year bond cheaper than us. Greece, today, can sell 10-year bonds cheaper than the United States. Think about that.” On the morality of more cures coming to market: [Beginning at 09:04] “Remember: in 15 years, the United States has more deaths than births. We are about to have the fifth year where prime-age males are dying younger. In the last six years, 390,000 Americans have died from fentanyl. Well, it turns out, next year, we might have a fentanyl vaccine. And you might not like it… 390,000 have died in six years! You’re not willing to deal with the moral imperative of saving our brothers and sisters?! We need to think differently. And the fact of the matter is, you are living in a time of miracles. We can cure Hepatitis-C, we can cure hemophilia. There are things that are coming out. There [are] the Vertex experiments that look to cure Type 1 diabetes. If diabetes is 33% of all U.S. health care spending, what is the morality, but what’s also the amazing economics if we would fixate– in the Farm Bill, in nutrition support– in the way we deliver health care to get our brothers and sisters healthier? Turns out, it is the single biggest thing you can do to stabilize U.S. debt. How many people have you heard come behind these microphones within the last year, and be willing to say that? Because you upset the lobbyists, walking up and down the hallways, that need people that are sick!” On the reiteration that interest is the second biggest expenditure of U.S. government spending: [Beginning at 17:30] “If you actually care about the debt, stop living in this fantasy; “We’ll just tax rich people, and that takes care of everything!” If you look at some of the proposals, they’ve already spent the money three or four times. I keep trying to present over and over; when you start to realize the amount of our spending– and by the end of the decade, think of this, 10 years from now– if you add in the debt we will owe to the trust funds, what’s left of them, we’re at $56 trillion. $56 trillion! What happens if interest rates move against us? Remember, interest today is the second biggest expenditure in this government. [Number one is] Social security. Behind that is interest. Then Medicare, then defense. Defense is now the fourth [largest] expenditure in this government. And you try over and over and over. You see right here– 2024-2025– the little, tiny movement we get in 2026 and a couple years after that, and then, boom! Now, this here is because the tax hikes that are coming– they’re already in statute, they’re coming. It’s not a vote, we’re not taking a vote to say we’re going to raise these taxes. It’s called tax expiration. It’s already coming. It’s math– But boom. After three or four years, you’re back, and the curve is back in. We don’t want to tell the truth: it’s demographics“ ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/24/congressman-schweikert-introduces-legislation-that-would-save-taxpayers-almost-80-billion-across-a-decade/,Congressman Schweikert Introduces Legislation That Would Save Taxpayers Almost $80 Billion Across a Decade,2024-09-24,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Schweikert, alongside Congressmen Jared Golden (D-ME), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI), introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Repeal Act, bipartisan legislation that would disallow the processing of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims filed after January 31, 2024; dramatically increase penalties on those defrauding the government; and aid the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in getting out the door honest, low-risk returns from small businesses. The original design of the ERTC was to help Main Street retain employees during the pandemic. However, legitimate returns from small businesses desperately needing support were crowded out by perverse promoters looking to take advantage of an emergency program, landing ERTC on the IRS’s “Dirty Dozen” list in 2023. Earlier this summer, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel asked for Congress’ “help with this situation” and assist Treasury to “address fraud and error.” The ERTC Repeal Act would enable the return to fiscal sanity and end a program riddled with fraud that could cost up to seven times more—up to $550 billion—than initially estimated if allowed to continue. By eliminating the ERTC program, this bill would save taxpayers an estimated $79 billion over ten years. “We’ve all heard from the number of small businesses in our district waiting for their claims to be processed,” said Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01). “A 1.4 million return backlog still exists, and moving the deadline up, rather than waiting until April 2025, will enable the IRS to go after the bad actors seeking to take advantage of taxpayers while approving legitimate claims faster and delivering long-overdue refunds to small businesses. Congress would be perpetuating a moral hazard if this level of fraud were allowed to go unpunished. It’s past time fiscal responsibility prevails, and we act on behalf of future generations who will be shouldered with a more than $35 trillion national debt.” “This tax credit was an emergency response to protect workers and small businesses during the pandemic. Today, bad actors are abusing the program to pad their bottom lines at Americans’ expense,” Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) said. “It’s past time we end this program — the conditions that made it necessary are over, and it’s a ripe target for tax cheats. Taking it off the books will protect taxpayers from fraud.” Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said, “Although the COVID public health and economic emergency has ended, our national debt and fiscal challenges continue to mount. We thank Representatives Schweikert (R-AZ) and Golden (D-ME) for introducing the House version of legislation to repeal the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), which is rife with fraud and has significantly overshot the original cost estimate, increasing the national debt. Given that the economy has recovered from the pandemic, it’s clear that this tax credit has outlived its purpose. We encourage Congress to pass this bipartisan, bicameral bill without delay and save $80 billion as a first step toward putting our country back on a fiscally sustainable path.” Background of the Employee Retention Tax Credit Repeal Act: The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)—created by the CARES Act and furthered expanded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan—is a refundable credit available to qualifying businesses who paid wages to employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. In October 2021, the IRS issued a notice warning employers of “third parties promoting improper Employee Retention claims.” These “promoters” often use aggressive and deceptive marketing tactics to convince businesses to allow them to file ERTC claims on their behalf. Fraud within the program became so prevalent that it then earned a place on the “Dirty Dozen” list of schemes and scams that make taxpayers vulnerable to personal and financial risk in March of 2023. The ERTC Repeal Act would bring forward the sunset date of the ERTC and disallow the processing of ERTC claims filed after January 31, 2024. Additionally, this bill would: Increase penalties for promoters from $1,000 to $10,000 for individuals and $200,000 for business promoters; Impose a $1,000 penalty for failure to comply with due diligence requirements; and Extend the statute of limitations period on assessments to six years. Full bill text can be found here. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-letter-allow-students-and-professionals-who-work-laboratories,Ciscomani Leads Letter to Allow Students and Professionals who Work in Laboratories Access to their Service Dogs,2024-09-23,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging a change to the CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) guideline manual to allow service dogs in laboratories for individuals with disabilities who utilize them. The current guidance states, “Animals and plants not associated with the work being performed are not permitted in the laboratory.” This leaves no room for objective assessment for equal or equitable access and opportunities for those with disabilities who utilize a service dog. Ciscomani encourages the CDC to amend the current BMBL guidelines to state, “Animals and plants not associated with the work being performed are not permitted in the laboratory; service dogs may be an exception based on an individualized risk assessment.” “Individuals who utilize service dogs who study or work in laboratories should not be judged or discriminated against due to their disabilities,” said Ciscomani. “Whether they need new assistance due to an accident, or have a lifelong disability, this guideline is denying these individuals reasonable accommodation and forcing them to put their ambitions and career on hold. My proposed solution would expand equitable access to students and working professionals in the science industry who rely on a service dog for medical assistance.” Ciscomani was joined by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), David Valadao (CA-22), Brandon Williams (NY-22), and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) in this effort. Full text of the letter is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/20/four-key-moments-hearing-on-chronic-disease-prevention-and-treatment/,Four Key Moments: Hearing on Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment,2024-09-20,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the cost of chronic diseases overwhelming family budgets and federal health care spending, Americans need better tools to manage their health, according to witnesses testifying before a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing. Nearly 90 percent of the $4.1 trillion spent on health care in America each year is attributable to chronic disease. Addressing obesity, a risk factor for several chronic diseases, could save taxpayers up to $500 billion annually, and improve the nation’s physical and fiscal health. Witnesses pointed to the success of programs in various parts of Medicare – including innovative Medicare Advantage coverage options and value-based care delivery options – in improving patient health. The Health Subcommittee hearing follows the Ways and Means Committee voting earlier this year to provide innovative medical treatments to help more Americans manage chronic disease. In June, the Ways and Means Committee advanced bipartisan legislation requiring Medicare to cover certain anti-obesity medications, multi-cancer early detection tests, innovative medical devices and pilot a medically-tailored meal program. This week, the House of Representatives unanimously approved H.R. 3800, the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act which passed out of the Ways and Means Committee as well and provides private health insurers with the flexibility to cover preventive medication and treatments. New Report: Obesity Costs Taxpayers an Additional $9.1 Trillion Obesity is a risk factor for several chronic diseases, including but not limited to, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee, led by Ways and Means Committee member Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01), recently issued a report calculating that obesity and its associated health expenses will cost the federal government an additional $9.1 trillion over the next 10 years. Diabetes, a chronic disease, already accounts for a sizable portion of Medicare spending. These costs to taxpayers highlight the need to prevent and effectively manage chronic diseases. Rep. Schweikert: “I’m the senior Republican on the Joint Economic Committee…We did the math on obesity in America. We calculate that over the next 10 years, obesity in America may add an additional $9.1 trillion additional health care costs…A bunch of the people on the Left and the Right came to me and said, I can’t believe you were willing to say it, but it’s true. You have a country where we are about to have the fifth year in a row where prime age males are dying younger. The Milken Institute says 47 percent of all U.S. health care is tied to obesity, and in many ways, we also have data that in four years, more than half of America will actually be up against that number. Diabetes now is 33 percent of all U.S. health care spending, 31 percent within Medicare.” “Once you get the test, how do we act on that?” Connecting Innovative Screening to Treatment Expanding coverage and access to innovative testing for chronic diseases – like multi-cancer early detection screenings – is a major first step in addressing the prevalence of chronic disease by allowing patients and providers to begin treatments even earlier than ever before. However, in response to a question from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), former Senator and physician Bill Frist highlighted how more can be done to bridge the gap between when a test result is received and care is provided – particularly for patients in rural communities. Rep. Fitzpatrick: “I also want to highlight the importance of prevention services – specifically for cancer. Currently there are more than 1.7 million people who receive a cancer diagnosis every single year. Our committee has advanced legislation to increase Medicare access to multi-cancer early detection screenings. Many of us are on the Cancer Caucus which I co-chair. We’ve also introduced numerous pieces of legislation. Dr. Peters and Senator Frist – in your experiences, what other investments, aside from early screenings, should be made to prevent further cancer diagnoses, and get our arms around this terrible killer in America.” Former Senator Bill Frist, M.D.: “…Once you get the test, how do we act on that? In terms of the companies that I work with in the field, there’s a huge gap between if you have a positive result or a negative result, what happens? How do you get to that facility, to that critical access hospital, to the local hospital, to the hospital two or three hours away. And that’s where an opportunity, that gap exists for things like telemedicine, patient navigation.” “We Mop Up the Floor While the Sink Overflows”: America Ignores the Root Causes of Chronic Diseases A common focus of the hearing was how food could be better utilized as preventive medicine to address America’s chronic disease epidemic and its associated cost to individuals, families, and taxpayers. Witnesses discussed the importance of preventive medicine in addressing chronic diseases versus the prevailing approach of simply managing them after Americans have already become ill. As one witness told Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), the status quo approach is similar to “mop[ping] up the floor while the sink overflows.” Rep. Buchanan: “Dr. Hyman…we’re spending over a trillion dollars. We’re spending more money than we’ve ever spent, but we’re going in the wrong direction in terms of health care. When you look at 42 percent…obesity of adults, 20 percent with children. That’s wrong. That’s sad. We can do a lot better. What are your thoughts on it?” Dr. Mark Hyman, Institute for Functional Health: “The science and the data are clear that we can solve this chronic disease epidemic by focusing on its root causes. I practice root cause medicine…What is the root cause? In America, we mop up the floor while the sink overflows. How do we turn off the faucet, so we deal with the root cause of the problem, which is the food that’s driving the chronic disease epidemic. I think there are a lot of levers that the government can pull…I think a deep understanding of food as medicine is very important.” More Innovative Medicare Programs Can Be Part of Solving Chronic Diseases Medicare Advantage has various programs and payment models specifically designed to prevent and treat chronic diseases. Recent data shows that nearly four million seniors are enrolled in plans that offer food and produce benefits. Additionally, Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) offer specialized care for individuals with severe or debilitating chronic disease (C-SNPs). One study on SNPs found that C-SNP enrollees with diabetes were 38 percent less likely to be admitted to a hospital and 22 percent more likely to have a primary care visit. Primary care providers treating patients upstream is key to chronic disease management. A Medicare Advantage provider detailed to Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-03) specific innovative coverage options targeted to seniors with chronic conditions. Rep. Smith: “Dr. Rinaldo, based on your experience with Medicare Advantage, how would you say plan design can better incentivize patients to build stronger relationships with their primary care providers?”Dr. Francesca Rinaldo, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, SCAN Health Plan:“In our benefit design, we often eliminate or reduce costs for preventive care services like primary care visits, especially those that are related to chronic condition management. For example, we have our chronic condition ‘special needs’ plans related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and end-stage renal disease. Specifically, for our diabetic members, we provide services and benefits that include no-cost insulin and low-cost other drugs, no-cost diabetic supplies and no-cost diabetic self-management training. For our cardiovascular disease members in our ‘Heart First’ plan, we provide $0 cardiologist visits as well as low-cost cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and we provide no-cost primary care visits for these patients as well.” Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-applauds-committee-passage-his-effort-ensure-medicaid-benefits,Ciscomani Applauds Committee Passage of His Effort to Ensure Medicaid Benefits for Working Adults with Disabilities,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approving his legislation to expand work opportunities, benefits, and home and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities. Ciscomani introduced this bipartisan effort in April 2024 with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). The bill passed out of Committee on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Under current law, people with disabilities who earn above traditional income eligibility limits can keep key benefits, like long-term care services that are not available through private insurance, as long as they pay premiums for their Medicaid coverage. However, when these individuals turn 65 years old, they can no longer participate in the Medicaid buy-in program, forcing them to wait two years until they can receive Social Security benefits at age 67. This can result in a two-year gap in coverage and penalizes individuals with disabilities who want to continue working. Ciscomani’s legislation H.R. 8107, the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Program Act, would lift the age limit for the Medicaid buy-in program for working people with disabilities. This would give these individuals the option to continue to work, if they choose, and allow those over 65 years of age to continue to receive Medicaid coverage and benefits. Furthermore, the bill takes meaningful steps to improve access to Medicaid for those with disabilities by allowing states to waive certain Medicaid requirements that currently prevent individuals from qualifying for long term care services at home if they do not meet an institutional level of care need. Some individuals may need help with some daily tasks such as preparing meals or getting dressed, but the current high standard to access this assistance has created long waiting lists to receive Medicaid HCBS. By allowing this gap in care to increase, those who currently may not need an institutional level of care but still need assistance, could find themselves in just that situation. This bill will give states the flexibility to improve the quality of life of those with disabilities. “Working adults with disabilities should never have to choose between their paycheck or their benefits,” said Ciscomani. “By lifting the age limit for the Medicaid buy-in program, this bipartisan legislation expands eligibility and ensures that individuals with disabilities over the age of 65 can continue to work while maintaining vital Medicaid benefits they need. Proud to lead this effort with Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and I am glad to see it pass out of the Energy and Commerce Committee.” “For people with disabilities who rely on home-based and long-term care through Medicaid Buy-In, an age cap for the program at 65 can present them with the difficult choice of either limiting their income to receive much-needed care through Medicaid or losing coverage by continuing to work and remain independent,” said Gluesenkamp Perez. “With this bipartisan legislation to expand eligibility for Medicaid Buy-In beyond 65, we can help more folks across Southwest Washington stay in their communities and have the choice to keep working until their Social Security benefits kick in or longer.” Full text of the bill is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-introduces-effort-secure-federal-lands-across-border-and-address,Ciscomani Introduces Effort to Secure Federal Lands Across the Border and Address Environmental Degradation,2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced legislation to strengthen public safety of federal lands, protect communities, and address hazardous trash piles along the southern border. Specifically, Ciscomani’s legislation, the Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act (H.R. 9678) would enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads, allow states to place temporary barriers on federal lands, direct federal managers to develop a plan to reduce hazardous trash piles, and prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to house inadmissible migrants on federal lands. Ciscomani was joined by Reps. Westerman, Green, Tiffany, Amodei, Bacon, Barr, Bilirakis, Carter, Chavez-DeRemer, Crenshaw, Edwards, Fleishmann, Fong, Fulcher, Gosar, Graves, Grothman, Guest, Hill, Malliotakis, Newhouse, Reschenthaler, Rouzer, Stauber, Steil, Williams, and Wittman in introducing this effort. “For the last three and a half years, border districts, like mine, have suffered the devastating consequences stemming from the crisis at our southern border,” said Ciscomani. “My legislation is a commonsense solution that will enhance Border Patrol’s ability to do their job, empower states to secure their border, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and protect the environment by addressing the growing trash piles along the southern border.” ""America’s southern border has been ravaged by the effects of Border Czar Kamala Harris's failed policies,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman. “Today, we're pushing back against this failing administration and introducing legislation to enhance border security, reduce the trash pile forming along the border and ensure not a single tax dollar is spent housing migrants on federal lands."" Full text of the bill is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-issues-statement-hr-9494-continuing-appropriations-and-other-matters,"Ciscomani Issues Statement on H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025",2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025: “Secure elections are the cornerstone of our representative democracy, we must have absolute certainty in the security and integrity of our federal elections, which is why I was proud to support H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act when it passed the House in July and again today,"" said Ciscomani. ""At the same time, we must prevent a government shutdown. A shutdown is bad policy that would halt the smooth functioning of critical federal agencies, like the Department of Veterans Affairs, and harm our federal employees, including members of the Armed Forces, Border Patrol agents, postal workers, air traffic control, and more who would be furloughed or have their pay delayed. While the legislation proposed today isn’t perfect, it would have addressed both of these issues. A majority of House Republicans supported this effort but I am frustrated that it did not pass. I will continue to work with anyone – on either side of the aisle - to keep the government open, support our federal workers, and safeguard the security of our electoral system.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/09/19/crane-my-house-passed-bipartisan-bills-reflect-effective-representation-for-rural-arizona/,"Crane: My House-Passed, Bipartisan Bills Reflect Effective Representation for Rural Arizona",2024-09-19,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Last week marked the third bill that my team and I have successfully gotten across the finish line and passed in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill, the Subterranean Border Defense Act, would help ensure that Congress has the necessary data to forge another much-needed layer of security at our southern border. As I’m sure everyone in Arizona is aware, our border security has been effectively dismantled under the Harris-Biden regime, with their reversal of President Trump’s successful border policies. What many people might be unaware of is the covert methods utilized by Transnational Criminal Organizations to smuggle deadly drugs and people into the United States. As these criminal enterprises grow in size and sophistication, their use of illicit cross-border tunnels along the southwest border is becoming a significant threat to our national security. Since 1990, officials have discovered nearly 150 underground tunnels that have breached the U.S. border, with a whopping 80% increase in tunnel activity occurring since 2008. The Subterranean Border Defense Act, which I introduced alongside Congressman Lou Correa, a Democrat from California, would help Congress address this growing threat by requiring the submission of annual reports on counter tunneling operations, fortifying our security system at the border. Currently, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has only been required to submit one report to Congress on a strategic plan to counter the tunnelling operations. This one report has mobilized Congress to exercise much-needed oversight while empowering CBP to adopt successful strategies to counteract illegal tunnels under our border. The Subterranean Border Defense Act would expand on this success by mandating a report every year going forward to make sure Congress has sufficient knowledge and oversight to combat this dynamic threat. This bill, as with my first two successfully passed pieces of legislation, are reflective of my priorities up in Washington—namely, looking out for our nation’s heroes, getting the federal government out of the way of our district’s tribal citizens so they access their own resources, and securing our southern border. It’s sadly a challenge to find bipartisan ground in fighting for these objectives up in Washington, but I’ve been committed to forging a new, effective path. That’s why all three of my bills that have passed the House have done so with bipartisan support. In April of this year, the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat Act, the first bill I introduced when I got to Congress, passed the House without opposition. This piece of legislation would enable Gila County, Arizona to operate a veterans’ center on 232 acres in Young, Arizona, making the center the first of its kind in northern Arizona, providing resources and support to primarily rural veterans and their families. It’s a big win anytime Congress votes in favor of legislation that returns power to the states. In a similar vein, it’s also an achievement when we can help people overcome bureaucratic obstacles created by the federal government. That’s why I co-introduced the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act—another bipartisan bill, which I introduced alongside Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS). While Tribal entrepreneurs should have the ability to access the Small Business Administration’s programs just like anyone else, these communities don’t currently experience adequate access or outreach. It’s essential that they receive specialized expertise to assist them in navigating the unique complexities of running a business on a reservation. This bill would help ensure they’re able to overcome these bureaucratic complexities through the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the Small Business Administration by adding it to the Small Business Act. This office would formally be responsible for establishing a working relationship with Tribal communities by promoting SBA programs related to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access. As the representative for over half of Arizona’s Tribes, I’m pleased that the House passed our bill, which would serve Tribal citizens of our district well. Taken together, these three bills illustrate the agenda I’m fighting for in Washington. I’ve been principled and faithful to my conservative principles and remained effective and practical in my legislative efforts—managing to successfully break through the gridlock and corruption in our Capitol advocate for bipartisan solutions for Arizonans. Throughout my first term, I’ve consistently fought to crush the status quo—regardless of which side perpetuates it—that has steamrolled the voices of the American people for too long. I intend to continue that approach in the future.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8566,Gosar Votes to Fund the Government and Stop Illegals from Voting,2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act of 2025, legislation that would extend funding of the federal government through March 28, 2025 and includes the SAVE Act, which would amend current law to require states to obtain documentary proof of United States citizenship when registering an individual to vote in a federal election, including for mail-in voting: “Voters are overwhelmingly concerned about the integrity of elections and rightfully so. Recent news reports note several states have identified hundreds of illegal immigrants registered to vote. For example, in Texas, Governor Abbott recently announced the removal of more than one million ineligible voters, including over 6,500 illegal aliens. Ohio’s Secretary of State referred nearly 150 illegal aliens for prosecution after recently identifying 600 lawbreakers registered to vote despite not being citizens. Virginia Governor Youngkin recently removed 6,300 illegals from voter rolls as part of nearly 80,000 voter registrations removed. In Oregon, election officials admitted this week that more than 300 non-citizens were also mistakenly registered to vote. Only legal voters have the right to vote in America yet states across the country are facing the daunting reality that illegal immigrants are showing up on their voting rolls. In fact, according to the Only Citizens Vote Coalition, there are nearly 22 million potential non-citizen voters in the United States thanks in large part to the Biden-Harris open border policies. Additionally, Washington, D.C. and 19 states hand out driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants providing a clear loophole that allows these lawbreakers to register and vote. Voting is a fundamental right extended only to American citizens and is at the heart of our republic. The SAVE Act will restore integrity in our elections by ensuring that only American citizens can vote in our elections.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/18/rep-james-schweikert-davis-telemh-act-passes-house/,"Rep. James’, Schweikert, Davis TELEMH Act Passes House",2024-09-18,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Representative John James’ (MI-10) ‘TELEMH Act’, co-sponsored by Reps. David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Don Davis (NC-01) passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. This bipartisan legislation would revolutionize access to mental health care by ushering in transformative changes to Medicare reimbursement policies for mental health services provided via telehealth. Rep. James said the following after final passage of this legislation: “I’m grateful that my bipartisan TELEMH Act passed the House unanimously. At a time when mental health needs are soaring, and the accessibility of care remains paramount, this bill marks a critical step towards realizing the full potential of telehealth in delivering vital mental health services. By broadening access for telehealth-based mental health services, we will help to address the hopelessness crisis in America. I am grateful to Representatives Schweikert and Davis for joining me on this legislation.” Rep. Schweikert, an original co-sponsor of this legislation added the following: “Telehealth remains to be one of the most efficient methods of expanding access to care,” said Congressman David Schweikert. “The morality of offering mental health services through digital platforms will continue to revolutionize care for our seniors, and I thank Reps. John James and Don Davis for prioritizing the well-being of Americans through innovation.” Rep. Don Davis, another original co-sponsor, also said the following: “Congress must take decisive action to improve the delivery of mental health care services, particularly in underinvested communities across eastern North Carolina and rural America,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Telehealth is one of the most powerful ways to achieve this goal. We must pass this crucial legislation that will bring real and lasting improvements to our healthcare system.” Additionally, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers had the following to say regarding the passage of this bill: “Telehealth has proven to be vital for increasing access to health care across the country. I thank Rep. James for his leadership to strengthen Medicare and ensure patients get the care they need.” This legislation now heads to the Senate for a vote. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-kamala-act-protect-american-taxpayers-against,Congressman Biggs Introduces KAMALA Act to Protect American Taxpayers Against Funding Housing for Illegal Aliens,2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Keeping Aid for Municipalities and Localities Accountable Act, or the KAMALA Act. The KAMALA Act will ensure that the federal government is not bankrolling states and localities that provide illegal aliens with housing assistance. Last month, the California legislature passed a bill that would allow illegal aliens to receive up to $150,000 for mortgage downpayment assistance. While the bill was vetoed, Governor Gavin Newsome’s justification was based on a lack of state funding for the program, not a recognition that the policy creates new incentives for illegal immigration and would drive housing prices further out of reach of middle-class Americans. Congressman Biggs’s KAMALA Act: Adds language to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program ensuring that CDBG-funded programs are used to benefit American citizens, not illegal aliens, parolees, or asylees Prohibits the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from allocating CDBG funding to states or localities allowing noncitizens to participate in housing assistance programs “Americans are outraged at the Biden-Harris Administration’s refusal to put the needs of citizens over the comfort of illegal aliens,” said Congressman Biggs. “Democrats across the country are coddling illegal aliens, providing them with housing assistance while hundreds of thousands of Americans live on the streets. Congress must step in and use the power of the purse to ensure that taxpayers aren’t subsidizing these foolish priorities.” Cosponsors of the bill include: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), and Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL). Washington Examiner covered the bill here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-applauds-bipartisan-house-passage-bill-ensure-families-fallen,Ciscomani Applauds Bipartisan House Passage of Bill to Ensure Families of Fallen Veterans Receive Promised Benefits,2024-09-17,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the House passage of his legislation to better ensure that the surviving spouses and families of veterans receive the benefits they deserve, even after their loved one has passed away. In 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) moved the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) from the Office of the VA Secretary to the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA). As a result, this move has prevented OSA from having direct access to the VA Secretary to fix policy or address wide ranging problems with this program. Ciscomani’s legislation, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act (H.R. 7100) would move OSA back within the Office of the VA Secretary to restore direct access and ensure that surviving families of veterans not only receive the benefits they were promised, but also have a direct line to the Secretary so that their needs and concerns are heard at the very top. Full text of the bill is available here. “Our veterans are our nation’s heroes,” said Ciscomani, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “When duty called, these brave individuals answered, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Surviving family members of these heroes deserve to have their needs prioritized by the VA, especially when it comes to accessing the benefits they deserve. The United States has the sacred responsibility to care for our servicemembers and their families. I am proud to see the House of Representatives vote to approve my legislation to move the Office of Survivors Assistance back under the VA Secretary to ensure families of fallen veterans can access the benefits they were promised.” “To uphold the sacred promise President Lincoln made to veterans and their families, VA must make care, services, and benefits for the surviving family members of veterans a top priority, as much as VA does for veterans,” said House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bost. “But under the Biden-Harris administration, the survivor assistance office was moved far down VA’s organization chart, is understaffed, and survivors’ benefits are not being prioritized. That’s unacceptable. Rep. Ciscomani’s bipartisan bill, the Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act, would right this wrong and ensure veterans’ survivors have the seat at the table they have earned. I want to thank my friend and colleague from Arizona for his leadership on this bill on behalf of veterans’ survivors and I look forward to seeing it signed into law soon.” H.R. 7100 passed the House of Representatives on September 17, 2024 with unanimous support by a voice vote. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-supports-effort-force-house-vote-social-security-fairness-act,Ciscomani Supports Effort to Force House Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act,2024-09-12,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) signed on to the discharge petition to force the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82). Currently, public service employees, such as law enforcement officers, teachers, educators, and more are not eligible to receive their full Social Security benefits if they also receive other forms of retirement benefit, such as a pension. H.R. 82 would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from the Social Security Act to ensure those who devoted their career to public service receive the full Social Security benefits they earned. “Our public sector employees dedicated their careers in service to their fellow Americans, and when they retire, they deserve to receive the entirety of the Social Security benefits they paid into,” said Ciscomani. “Far too often, I have heard from educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and more who are frustrated that their Social Security is being unfairly reduced and demand Congress take action to address this issue. I signed onto this discharge petition to force the House of Representatives to vote on this commonsense, bipartisan legislation to ensure that our public service employees receive the full Social Security benefits they earned.” Congressman Ciscomani joined H.R. 82 as a cosponsor in April 2023 and it is the most-cosponsored bill of the 118th Congress, garnering 327 cosponsors to date. Background A discharge petition is a procedural motion in the House of Representatives to force a vote on a bill or resolution even if the measure has not been marked-up by Committee or supported by the Majority party leadership. A discharge petition requires the signatures of a majority of the House to bring the vote to the House floor. The WEP reduces the Social Security benefits of an individual who receives other forms of retirement benefits, such as a pension, from a job that is not covered by Social Security. The GPO lowers benefits for surviving spouses of a public service employee who collect pension from a job not covered by Social Security. The WEP currently impacts approximately 2 million Social Security beneficiaries, and the GPO impacts nearly 800,000 retirees. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/11/schweikert-legislation-that-enhances-community-protection-passes-out-of-ways-means-committee/,Schweikert Legislation that Enhances Community Protection Passes Out of Ways & Means Committee,2024-09-11,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Committee on Ways & Means passed H.R. 3269, the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, legislation that modernizes Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in de-escalation and less-than-lethal instruments, ensuring the continued innovation of lifesaving devices while keeping our communities safe. Current law states that less-than-lethal devices, such as Tasers, are defined as “firearms” under federal regulations and subject to the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET). H.R. 3269 amends section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code to ensure that a less-than-lethal projectile device, along with future technological advancements in the de-escalation device space, is not treated as a firearm for purposes of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) or the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). This bill also requires the Treasury Department to submit an annual report on new and emerging technologies within this sector to ensure lifesaving devices do not face the bureaucratic burdens currently hindering the use of less-than-lethal devices from keeping our communities safe. “Imagine a society where law enforcement is able to effectively protect our communities, without any lives being lost,” said Rep. David Schweikert [AZ-01]. “Aligning the tax code to meet the needs of our law enforcement officers and communities offers Congress the opportunity to reduce the chance of the use of deadly force and the unnecessary loss of life.Our ability to keep pushing forward to a world where such technology is available and robust has inspired this moral fix in hopes to solve part of the bigger societal issue, and I promise to continue advocating for this bill until it is signed into law.” “We need many different tools to keep the peace and protect our communities,” said Committee Chairman, Jason Smith [MO-08]. “Unfortunately, inconsistencies in our laws and tax code have resulted in critical and innovative less-than-lethal devices such as tasers being taxed as firearms, making it costly and difficult to meet safety needs. The Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, sponsored by Reps. Schweikert and Stanton, will harmonize our tax code to ensure less-than-lethal technology is readily available and that our communities can keep pace with future innovations.” Additional background on the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (H.R. 3269) Currently, Title 18 of the U.S. Code, the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax, and the National Firearms Act imposes an excise tax on the sales by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of certain firearms and ammunition. However, the excise tax does not apply to machine guns and short barreled firearms. A “less-than-lethal projectile device” is a device with a bore or multiple bores that is not designed or intended to expel a projectile at a velocity exceeding 500 feet per second by any means, and is designed or intended to be used in a manner that is not likely to cause death of serious bodily injury. Read the full bill text here. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-introduces-resolution-affirming-houses-commitment-election,Congressman Biggs Introduces Resolution Affirming House’s Commitment to Election Integrity,2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"On Friday, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to ensuring secure elections nationwide. The resolution also reiterates the importance of requiring photo identification at the ballot box. Congressman Biggs’s commonsense resolution is introduced at a time of unprecedented illegal border crossings into the United States. The United States has seen the invasion of more than ten million illegal aliens since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office in 2021. Several states and localities have identified illegal aliens on their voter rolls and instances where aliens have fraudulently cast ballots. “Now more than ever, it is vital that the House takes a strong stance in favor of securing our elections,” said Congressman Biggs. “The radical Biden-Harris regime’s open borders have allowed millions of illegal aliens to pour into our country. We must show the American people that we are committed to ensuring that only American citizens can vote in American elections. Requiring a photo ID to vote is a simple way to bolster the security of our elections. A photo ID is required to operate a motor vehicle, to purchase alcohol or tobacco, and to apply for welfare–it’s not too much to ask that individuals be required to show their ID to vote. “I urge House Leadership to quickly move this resolution through the House as we approach election season. We ought to take this small step in restoring Americans’ confidence in their electoral system.” Cosponsors of the resolution are: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT). The Daily Caller covered the resolution here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-education-committee-investigate-excessive-fines,Congressman Biggs Urges Education Committee to Investigate Excessive Fines Against Christian Universities,2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to House Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) encouraging her to hold a hearing to investigate the Biden-Harris Department of Education’s (ED) targeting of Christian universities. Under Secretary Miguel Cardona’s leadership, ED has exhibited a concerning pattern of levying outrageous fines against Christian universities such as Grand Canyon University (GCU), Liberty University (LU), and Ashland University (AU). In April of this year, Secretary Cardona openly discussed his desire to shut down GCU—the nation’s largest Christian university—with Members of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. “Congress can no longer sit idly by while the Biden-Harris Administration’s weaponized federal government targets conservative and Christian organizations,” said Congressman Biggs. “The ED’s unchecked bureaucratic power must be reined in through congressional oversight. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Chairwoman Foxx to hold this Administration accountable.” Cosigners of this letter are: Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/09/10/schweikert-if-you-want-to-save-the-country-learn-the-math/,"Schweikert: If You Want to Save the Country, Learn the Math",2024-09-10,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night, where he focused on flawed estimates provided by our very own White House. These estimates proved that even though the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicted a high of $851 billion and a low of $390 billion over ten years from additional collections on $400,000+ earners, we have only seen $1.3 billion in the first two years. Does anyone see a math problem? Rep. Schweikert then mentions the potential cost-savings that come from integrating innovative technology, how it may even be fairer and more effective. He closes his speech with the difficult discussion that 14.5% of all of our spending today is just interest— total interest, interest we owe to the trust funds, interest we owe to anyone that bought one of our bonds, our union pension funds. If gross interest comes in at $1.4 trillion, (45.68% of every income tax dollar), a little less than half of your income taxes go towards just paying down interest. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: On false promises for additional revenues from our governmental agencies: [Beginning at 00:23] “One of my great frustrations here is sitting on Ways and Means [and] having the joint economic economists as part of my team, and the number of times this place makes promises that the experts around us say, “They’re complete fraud.” And then, somehow, magically, we never sort of come back a couple of years later and say, “Hey, here’s what you were promised when the Democrats did their inflation reduction act. Here [are] the actual outcomes.” Should we hold people to their own language? I’m going to walk through a few boards and try to give some examples of how this place engages in theater that’s mathematically void, and, what’s the term… oh yeah, we lied to you. How many of you remember, a couple of years ago, “We’re going to put $80 billion into the I.R.S.” Yay! “And we’re going to collect money on those people, $400,000 and up.” You had members of this body, of the White House, and others, saying crazy things. The press— excuse me, the scribes who, basically, in many ways, should have to file with the federal elections because many of the press around here act more like P.R. Department for the Democrat party— say, “Better tax enforcement could raise $700 billion over the decade.” [This came from] the White House in 2021. Some of the others: “Some members of Congress think you could get $1 trillion from taxing and fining delinquent rich people.” Wouldn’t that be neat? Wouldn’t it make our jobs so much easier, in a Congress borrowing close to $80,000 every second? Remember, this is what you were told. How come no one ever comes behind these microphones, two years later and says, “Okay, do we hold you to your language? You built budget documents on these numbers.” On enhanced tax enforcement revenues not coming anywhere close to agency projections: [Beginning at 05:41] “What would happen if, annually, the Treasury has to update what the real numbers [are]? How are they doing? Well, Madam Speaker Pro Tempore, you might get a kick out of this. It turns out, over the two years, they’ve brought in an extra $1.3 billion. That’s a lot of money. We’re still trying to figure out how much of that money would have just organically, eventually come in— it might have come in slower, so they move some forward. If I take $1.3 billion over two years, and then divide that in half, multiply it by ten… huh? What happened to the $400 billion? Or the $1 trillion? Or the $700 billion that the Democrats, from those microphones, are telling us they were going to get by going after the $400,000 and up rich people?! My point here is this: so often this place, because it’s mathematically vacuous, builds these promises that are a complete fraud. Now, do I think people who have high income should pay their fair share? Absolutely. In fact, it’s not even their fair share. They should pay what the law tells them they have to pay. Okay, that’s fair. It turns out, there were lots of articles that had been coming up saying it was a fraud, but no one around here was willing to pay attention to it. “Department of Treasury, I.R.S., Announces [$]1.3 [billion] Recovery…” it’s not even close. “Treasury Raised Nowhere Near What Democrats Expected from Tax Enforcement.” One of the reasons I’m doing this sort of backwards is I come behind this microphone, week after week after week, sort of showing, here’s the scale of the debt. Here [are] the drivers of the debt. The drivers of the debt from today through the next 30 years are demographics. I get screamed at when I’m home; “David, stop telling us the truth!” From today through the next 30 years, about 75% of all the debt— remember, we’re expecting in 30 years to be $116 [to] $120 trillion in debt— 75% of that will be functionally Medicare. In nine or ten years when the Social Security trust fund is gone, do we backfill that and use the general fund for it? That’s math, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can’t fix things if this place keeps making crap up.” On the morality of pushing creative cures to market: [Beginning at 17:55] “In the last six years, 390,000 of our brothers and sisters have died of fentanyl. I think one of my boards here is going to say, 345,000 prime-age Americans died of fentanyl. That’s the morality of this place. “Oh, let’s give some more money to doing the same thing we’ve been doing over and over.” Think about it as everything from border security policy, to the firefighter who is just trying to save someone who gets exposed. In my county, I had someone tell me that, at least my city of Phoenix, there may be two or three dead people every single day from fentanyl. What would happen if I came to you tomorrow and said, “Hey, they think they actually have [treatment]; it would be once or twice a year, it’s not a traditional vaccine, that’s the language if you look it up. It basically has your body attached to the protein so it can’t pass the brain-blood barrier. There apparently is, for a number of narcotics, this type of technology appearing to be working. Take a little bit of that money and help bring it to market. Save people’s lives! We live in a country where we may be about to have the fifth year in a row where prime-age males are dying younger. In 14 years, America has more deaths than births. … When you’re going to have the Democrats come behind [these microphones] and maybe even the debate tonight, [saying], “We need rich people to pay their fair share, those people over $400,000!” This was a factoid I got from [Congresswoman] Virginia Foxx a little while ago and it screamed in my head. What if I came to you and said, the student loan forgiveness that the administration is desperately pushing because they desperately need the votes— remember, it’s a vote-mind, it’s pay for play. Hey, now vote for us— If I told you 750,000 of those individuals who the Biden Administration [provides funding to] make over $312,000, yet, every dime of this is borrowed money? You’re going to take working class people— many of them that did not have the blessing like I’ve had and others in this body [had], to go to school, to university, to go to grad school, things like that— you’re going to ask working people who don’t make anything close to $300,000+ to subsidize?! This is the morality of this place.“ ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/09/09/rep-eli-cranes-bipartisan-border-security-bill-passes-u-s-house/,Rep. Eli Crane’s Bipartisan Border Security Bill Passes U.S. House,2024-09-09,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Subterranean Border Defense Act—legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA). The legislation would strengthen our layered defense system at the border by requiring annual reports to Congress on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. As Transnational Criminal Organizations continue to grow in both size and sophistication, illicit cross-border tunnels along the southwest border of the United States represent a significant and growing threat to national security. The Subterranean Border Defense Act would help Congress address the growing threat of illicit cross-border tunnels by requiring the submission of annual reports on counter tunneling operations, fortifying our security system at the border. Put simply, this legislation would help ensure that Congress has the necessary data to forge another much-needed layer of defense. “Passage of this bill is a massive win for our security. The Biden-Harris Administration has eagerly dismantled our border, leaving Americans inexcusably vulnerable. This legislation would help counter that by making sure Congress has the info we need to address the deadly threat of cross-border tunnels,” said Rep. Crane. “I’m grateful to Chairman Green for his support of my bill and for his distinguished leadership of the Homeland Security Committee.” Since 1990, officials have discovered more than 140 tunnels that have breached the U.S. border, with an 80% increase in tunnel activity occurring since 2008. Over the years, CBP has worked to combat these tunnels as part of their overall strategy. In fact, the United States conducts research, development, and test activities with Israel–who must contend with a vast network of Hamas tunnels originating in the Gaza Strip. This partnership helps us to detect and destroy tunnels in our respective countries. The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act mandated that CBP submit a one-time report to Congress on a strategic plan for counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. This singular report has since led Congress to conduct critical oversight and has enabled CBP to formalize many of the processes, technologies, and resources needed to counteract illegal tunnels under the U.S.-Mexico border. The Subterranean Border Defense Act would expand on this success by mandating a report every year going forward to ensure Congress has sufficient knowledge and oversight regarding this dynamic threat. This is the third piece of bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane to pass the U.S. House, with the first two being the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat Act and the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8557,Gosar Statement on Congressional Investigation Findings into Biden-Harris Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal,2024-09-09,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee released a report detailing the findings from a three-year long investigation into the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021: “The report detailing the disastrous Afghanistan troop withdrawal confirms what I’ve said for three years: the incompetent Biden-Harris administration left over $80 billion of the best military equipment to our sworn enemies. Worse, Mr. Biden and Kamala Harris knowingly exposed our ground troops to hostile attacks, tragically killing 13 American soldiers. This was completely preventable. Despite warnings and consistent threats against our military, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris disregarded the advice of our military leaders and had no plans to protect our troops from the ISIS terrorists who planned the attack at the Abbey Gate checkpoint.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-urges-biden-administration-investigate-massive-data-breach,Congressman Biggs Urges Biden Administration to Investigate Massive Data Breach and Work to Protect Americans’ Privacy,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressmen Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a letter to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the hack of National Public Data. Last month, reports emerged that hackers have stolen and leaked the sensitive personal data of nearly three billion people. The data, which could include information on every American, appears to include full names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers. The letter urges the Biden-Harris administration to thoroughly investigate the hack and calls for disclosure to the American public of how a breach of this scale was allowed to occur, how relevant data brokers will be held accountable, and to what extent the government’s investment in the data broker ecosystem contributed to the breach. The Congressmen also demand that the administration support legislation, such as the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act, limiting government purchases from data brokers and halting the government's purchase of hacked data. The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act passed the House earlier this year with bipartisan support, despite significant opposition from the Biden-Harris administration. “This breach represents a monumental failure in cybersecurity and an egregious oversight by the Biden administration,” said Congressman Biggs. “The sheer magnitude of this incident is a wake-up call for immediate and decisive action. The American people’s preexisting distrust in the federal government’s ability to protect private information is all the more justified after every data breach. We demand to know how personal information was so recklessly exposed and what steps will be taken to prevent such breaches in the future.” “We look forward to a swift response from the administration and to working toward bipartisan solutions to protect Americans’ personal data.” “By allowing the government to purchase Americans’ sensitive data from hackers, the Biden-Harris administration is once again failing to protect Americans’ right to privacy,” said Rep. Warren Davidson. “Worse, this impermissible action by this administration creates a market for illicit data hackers. Not only must this practice end, but the Senate must pass the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act to stop abusing the right to privacy.” Cosigners of the letter include: Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Randy Weber (R-TX), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Andy Ogles (R-TN), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Barry Moore (R-AL), and Ben Cline (R-VA). Politico covered the letter in Tuesday’s edition of Inside Congress.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-led-push-secure-overtime-payment-border-patrol-agents,Ciscomani Led Push to Secure Overtime Payment for Border Patrol Agents,2024-09-04,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led an effort to ensure U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents receive the overtime pay they were promised. In the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress authorized much needed overtime pay for Border Patrol agents. Despite these funds being appropriated, reports from agents cited confusion around the timing of these payments. On June 5, 2024, Ciscomani was joined by 27 of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller requesting an update on the timing of overtime pay promised to the agents. On August 19, 2024, CBP responded to Ciscomani’s letter, stating overtime payments would begin no later than September 5, 2024 and backpay compensation would be deposited between September 28 and October 3, 2024. “Our Border Patrol agents are overworked and overwhelmed by the record number of migrants they are encountering,” said Ciscomani. “As they continue to work tirelessly to address the ongoing border crisis and keep our communities safe, they deserve clarity on the timing of the overtime payments they are owed. I was proud to lead this effort to ensure our agents receive the overtime pay they deserve and am pleased to hear that disbursements will begin soon.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-endeavors-protect-americans-health-privacy,Congressman Biggs Endeavors to Protect Americans’ Health Privacy,2024-09-03,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent letters to Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary, and Judy Faulkner, CEO of electronic health record company Epic, regarding concerns over the threats posed to health data privacy. HHS and Epic recently announced a partnership to provide a new service enabling patients to electronically access and share their health records. This announcement comes as cyberattacks targeting health records are on the rise, and follows several recent breaches, including the 2023 D.C. Health Link breach that compromised the health data of tens of thousands of patients and this year’s cyberattack on Change Healthcare that resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. Congressman Biggs’s letter asks Secretary Becerra and Faulkner to provide answers clarifying the partnership’s efforts to ensure data security. “Americans are justifiably concerned about the privacy of their health data, and Congress must ensure that involved parties do everything in their power to prevent cyberattacks and leaks,” said Congressman Biggs. “The benefits provided by this service could be helpful for many patients, but we must not blindly sacrifice privacy for convenience. I look forward to working with HHS and Epic to protect Americans’ privacy.” Cosigners of this letter are: Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-cherfilus-mccormick-introduce-effort-improve-care-senior-veterans,"Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Effort to Improve Care for Senior Veterans and Veterans with Disabilities",2024-09-03,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), who both serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a new effort to improve healthcare coordination and management for veterans who receive services through Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Many veterans over the age of 65 and those who are disabled are enrolled in both Medicare and the VA. Oftentimes, due to a lack of coordination between agencies, dual enrollment can lead to challenges and result in fragmented and more expensive care. Ciscomani and Cherfilus-McCormick’s effort, the Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act (H.R. 9399), would create a three-year pilot program to better coordinate, navigate, and manage healthcare benefits for veterans enrolled in both systems by assigning a case manager to develop individualized healthcare plans that best suit the needs of that veteran as well as ensure the proper delivery of those services. “Veterans are our nation’s heroes, and they deserve a healthcare system that works for them,” said Ciscomani, who represents over 70,000 veterans. “Unfortunately, too often, I hear from veterans who are frustrated by the lack of coordination between Medicare and the VA when trying to access the healthcare benefits they are owed. This bipartisan legislation will help senior veterans and those with disabilities by assigning a case manager to develop individualized care plans, coordinate the delivery of care, and help veterans navigate Medicare and the VA. I am proud to partner with Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick on this effort.” “Our nation’s veterans deserve the highest quality and standard of care,” said Cherfilus-McCormick, Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. “The VA and Medicare program must fulfill this mission, but research continues to show that dually enrolled veterans struggle to navigate the healthcare bureaucracy and receive coordinated care. I am proud to co-lead the Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act, which would connect dually enrolled veterans with case managers to help them personalize their healthcare services, all while lowering costs. This bill has the potential to significantly increase access to care for my home state of Florida, which has the third-largest veteran population in the entire country. I am excited to work with my colleague Congressman Ciscomani to advance this bipartisan priority.” This is the tenth veterans-focused bill Ciscomani has introduced during his freshman term in Congress. A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME). The full bill text can be found here. ""Wounded Warrior Project is pleased to support the Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Access Act,” said Jose Ramos, Vice President for Government and Community Relations for the Wounded Warrior Project. “Innovative pilot programs like the one envisioned by this bill help us better understand what's possible in our effort to improve the systems of care that support our nation's heroes. With better case coordination and health care outcomes as the goal, this pilot program can help younger veterans who use Medicare earlier in life because of catastrophic injuries from military service. We thank Representatives Ciscomani and Cherfilus-McCormick for their vision and leadership on this issue and urge Congress to pass this important legislation."" “Many veterans with disabilities rely on both VA health care and Medicare to meet their healthcare needs,” said Heather Ansley, Chief Policy Officer of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). “This can lead to a duplication of care, poor coordination of services, higher costs; and in the worst of cases, endangers the health and wellbeing of the veteran. PVA supports the Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act, which tests VA’s ability to coordinate and manage care and benefits between these two systems for covered veterans.” “The VA has many beneficial programs and services that often go unused by veterans and family caregivers because of a lack of holistic and proactive care coordination, especially for those with the most complex needs,” said Steve Schwab, Chief Executive Officer of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. “The Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act recognizes this challenge and represents a significant step toward allowing veterans and caregivers to realize the benefit of the VA’s care while alleviating the burden of navigating the agency’s often complex web of services. We thank Congressman Ciscomani and Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick for their introduction of this meaningful legislation and look forward to continued efforts to improve care coordination efforts across the VA.” ""This bi-partisan bill marks a significant step forward in ensuring that senior veterans receive the comprehensive health care and supports they have earned,” said Michael Braham, President of CareSource Military and Veterans. “By leveraging managed care best practices, this pilot program would enhance the continuity and coordination of care for veterans covered by the VA and Medicare. It would be designed using proven practices that help to improve health outcomes, substantially advance quality of life, and enable future collaborations to prioritize the well-being of our nation’s heroes.” “Easterseals is proud to support this important legislation that will improve coordination and eliminate inefficiencies to ensure our nation’s veterans get the care they need, when they need it,” said Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals. “I want to commend Rep. Ciscomani and every other lawmaker involved in this effort. Dual enrollment in Medicare and VA health care often leads to confusion, duplication of services, and sometimes even the delay in receiving care for many veterans. This legislation will improve coordination between the two systems and guide America's veterans through this often complex process.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8558,Gosar Announces Congressional App Challenge for Middle and High School Students,2024-09-03,2024,2024-09,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Bullhead City, AZ -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), announces the following information regarding the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge: Registration is underway for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. The competition is open to all middle school and high school students who live in Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District. The annual competition is designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding. Students can register for the 2024 competition by clicking HERE and begin coding their apps. The competition deadline is October 24. Judging begins October 28 and winners will be announced on November 22. Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete with their peers by creating and an application or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. The winner from the Ninth Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on CongressionalAppChallenge.us, and the winning app also will be on display at the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:43:57Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/08/29/congressmen-eli-crane-and-matt-gaetz-demand-answers-from-u-s-coast-guard-for-prioritizing-dei-over-operational-readiness/,Congressmen Eli Crane and Matt Gaetz Demand Answers from U.S. Coast Guard for Prioritizing DEI Over Operational Readiness,2024-08-29,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressmen Eli Crane (AZ-02) and Matt Gaetz (FL-01) issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Linda Fagan demanding answers over USCG’s prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the impact it is having on staffing and operational readiness. The letter is in direct response to the USCG’s decision to temporarily decommission numerous ships. USCG has reported that it is about 4,800 members short and has missed its recruiting targets for the past four fiscal years, leading to the decommissioning and shorter lifecycle of USCG ships and increased burden on USCG members. At the same time, the USCG is carrying out indoctrination training, including Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusivity training, which service members believe to be extraneous to mission-critical tasks. Accordingly, the letter requests specific information be provided, no later than October 1st, 2024, to Reps. Gaetz and Crane on how the SOGI training assists in improving manning issues and the plan to meet recruiting goals and recommission ships. Full text of Congressmen Crane and Gaetz’s letter to Secretary Mayorkas and Commandant Fagan can be found HERE. Additionally, exclusive coverage of the letter by Daily Signal can be found HERE. LETTER TEXT Secretary Mayorkas and Commandant Fagan: We are writing to raise concerns voiced by service members that affect operational readiness of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) amidst its decision to temporarily decommission ships due to staffing shortages. As you know, USCG has reported that it is about 4,800 members short and has missed its recruiting targets for the past four fiscal years. We have also learned that the recruiting shortfall has resulted in the closure of USCG satellite boat stations in various districts, limiting the agency’s ability to monitor illicit maritime activities. Additionally, the decommissioning of numerous USCG ships creates a significant gap in our maritime operations by increasing the burden on remaining assets, thus shortening the lifecycle of ships due to continuous usage, and creates a hardship on USCG members to relocate to new bases due to their prior ships being decommissioned. Also contributing to lower retention and recruitment is indoctrination training. We have heard from service members concerned with trainings and events they believe to be extraneous to mission- critical tasks, specifically Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusivity training programs, including the attached examples of official USCG announcements encouraging service member participation in Transgender Shipmates Inclusion Training. We are concerned with these reports and disclosures and request answers to the following questions: What initiatives are in place to improve manning shortages? Please provide details on any revisions to previous strategies, new strategies moving forward, and available statistics on their effectiveness. What is the plan for the recommissioning of these ships, if there is any? When can we expect them to return to service, and what steps are being taken to expedite this process? How do SOGI inclusivity training and events assist in improving manning issues – both retention and recruitment – within the USCG? Please provide supporting data. What was the turnout for this specific event (on July 31, 2024) and the number of individuals who were notified about it? If exact figures are not available, an estimate will suffice. How much of the USCG’s budget has been spent on developing and carrying out SOGI inclusivity trainings and events within the last three fiscal years? What is the statutory authority or USCG directive relied upon to develop and carry out USCG SOGI inclusivity trainings and events? Do USCG personnel who attend SOGI inclusivity training events receive promotion points or recognition? Are USCG members attending these SOGI inclusivity trainings during work hours or as elective classes after duty hours? If USCG ended SOGI inclusivity training, what would be the overall cost savings and additional training hours available to the USCG for mission-critical preparation? We understand the USCG often loses service members due to higher-paying jobs in the private sector or due to limited opportunities for promotion and long work hours. However, we are unaware of how SOGI inclusivity training and events assist in resolving recruitment and retention challenges that threaten our operational readiness and national security needs. The best recruiting and retention tool at the USCG’s disposal is sailors on ships, patrolling their areas of responsibilities and preforming mission-critical training. SOGI inclusivity programs and other indoctrination programs only serve to separate and isolate our service members into groups based on categories and preferences that are irrelevant to the overall mission of national security. We ask you to end SOGI inclusivity training programs within the USCG and focus on mission-critical operations. Please transmit answers to the questions posed in this letter to our Military Legislative Assistants, Mr. Dominick Namias, at Dominick.Namias@mail.house.gov and Mr. Derrick Miller at Derrick.Miller@mail.house.gov, by October 1, 2024. Sincerely, Eli Crane Member of Congress Matt Gaetz Member of Congress ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-returns-over-45-million-constituents-az-06,Ciscomani Returns over $4.5 Million to Constituents in AZ-06,2024-08-26,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) proudly announced that his office has returned over $4.5 million to constituents of Arizona's 6th District through casework, including $1.5 million for veterans. This was money that was owed to constituents but was stuck in the bureaucracy of a federal agency. Congressman Ciscomani and his team work tirelessly to help constituents cut through red-tape to access the money, refunds, and benefits they are entitled to, from federal agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security, and more. “Navigating federal agencies can be complicated, confusing, time-consuming, and frustrating,” said Ciscomani. “Far too often, constituents have difficulty accessing the payments, benefits, and refunds they rightfully deserve. From my first day in office, my team and have been committed to advocating on your behalf and helping our constituents navigate complicated bureaucratic red tape. I am so proud to announce that, through these efforts, we have returned over $4.5 million to the constituents of Arizona’s 6th district, including $1.5 million directly to our veterans. It is an honor and privilege to serve you.” “When I applied for veteran’s benefits, I ran into an issue about repayment for funds I received over 50 years ago related to my discharge,” said Robert Armstrong, veteran from Arizona’s 6th district. “After finding my discharge papers, I called Mr. Ciscomani’s office to try and resolve this issue. His team worked tirelessly, and thanks to their efforts, I received my deposit from the VA on August 6th. I am very grateful for the interest and dedication shown by Mr. Ciscomani’s office, their support made all the difference.” If you need help with a federal agency, call my Tucson or Sierra Vista district office or click here. Tucson office at (520) 881-3588 Sierra Vista office at (520) 459-3115 Returning taxpayer dollars back to Arizona’s 6th District has always been a top priority for Congressman Ciscomani. As the only member from Arizona to serve on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Ciscomani recently announced he preliminarily secured $34 million in federal funding for water, housing, public safety, infrastructure, and community development projects. And in FY 2024, Congressman Ciscomanisecured $26 million for 13 projects across all five counties in the district. Should the funds for FY25 be signed into law, he will have secured $60 million for Arizona's 6th district during his freshman term in Congress. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-requests-investigation-potential-misuse-federal-funds-casa-alitas,Ciscomani Requests Investigation into Potential Misuse of Federal Funds by Casa Alitas,2024-08-21,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting a comprehensive investigation into the use of federal funds by Catholic Community Services’ Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona. So far, in Fiscal Year 2024, Pima County has received $21,827,581 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Shelter and Services Program (SSP), with these funds primarily going to Casa Alitas’ migrant operation. However, recent reports indicate cases of corruption, conflicts of interests, and the misuse of at least $200,000 taxpayer dollars. Moreover, these same reports indicate Casa Alitas failed to follow proper procurement processes and may have overpaid vendors. When compared to other SSP grant recipients, the burn rate of funds used by Casa Alitas has been incredibly high. “Amid allegations of corruption and the misuse of taxpayer dollars, I am calling for a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the operations and use of funds by Casa Alitas,” said Ciscomani. “It is critical that we ensure transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds meant to address the ongoing migrant crisis. Congress, and the American people, deserve transparency and anyone who has taken advantage of these programs must be held accountable.” Congressman Ciscomani requested the following: A review and accounting of all federal dollars provided to Pima County, Arizona through SSP and its predecessor program, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Humanitarian Relief (EFSP-H), dating back to 2020. Specifically, the dollar amount provided to Catholic Community Services' Casa Alitas. A review of all procurement processes documented by Catholic Community Services' Casa Alitas. A review and comparison of the cost per migrant, per day, of all funds awarded under SSP to date. A determination as to if Casa Alitas complied with all rules and regulations under their SSP award. A review of whether or not FEMA has adequate oversight controls in place to ensure SSP funds are not misused. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-radical-biden-harris-regime-refuses-hold-illegal-aliens,Congressman Biggs: The Radical Biden-Harris Regime Refuses to Hold Illegal Aliens Accountable,2024-08-20,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Jessica Aber, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, concerning the alarming release of foreign nationals exhibiting potential terrorist activity. Hasan Yousef Hamdan and Mohammad Khair Dabous, Jordanian nationals illegally present in the United States, were arrested and placed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after attempting, and failing, to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico in early May. The pair of illegal aliens were then allowed to post bail and were subsequently released from federal prison, despite the threat they pose and the fact that one of the individuals, Hasan Yousef Hamdan, was reportedly flagged on the terror watch list. Congressman Biggs demands answers from U.S. Attorney Aber regarding the reasoning behind the release of the illegal aliens. “The actions of this administration prove that it values the desires of illegal aliens over the safety of American citizens,” said Congressman Biggs. “It is unthinkable that illegal aliens who attempted to gain access to a secure U.S. military facility would be released on bail, but the radical Biden-Harris regime has once again disregarded existing immigration law in favor of the comfort of foreign nationals. “Illegal aliens–especially those who commit further crimes and who are being monitored for terrorism ties–must be detained and held accountable. I’m thankful for the support from my colleagues, and I look forward to timely answers from U.S. Attorney Aber.” Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Prep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX). The New York Post covered the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-kilmer-lead-effort-expand-midwifery-care-servicemembers-and-their,"Ciscomani, Kilmer Lead Effort to Expand Midwifery Care for Servicemembers and their Families",2024-08-20,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced a bipartisan effort to expand access to midwifery care for our servicemembers and their families. The Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act would increase access to maternity care for servicemembers and their families by extending midwifery care to those enrolled in TRICARE through a 5-year pilot program. This legislation expands maternal care options for servicemembers and their families and would provide the Department of Defense with the option to permanently expand coverage if the pilot program is successful. “As our troops and military families selflessly serve our nation, it is our duty to take care of them and ensure they have access to the care they need,"" said Ciscomani. ""While planning to welcome a new child to your family is an exciting time, serving in the military or having a spouse in uniform can pose additional difficulties for our mothers-to-be. I am proud to join Rep. Kilmer on a bipartisan effort to expand access to midwifery care to those enrolled in TRICARE so military mothers can receive the care they need."" “If you serve this country, Congress should have your back and invest in you and your family,” said Kilmer. “By expanding TRICARE coverage to additional types of midwives, this legislation makes significant strides in supporting servicemembers and their dependents who depend on accessible maternity healthcare. This would directly ensure that those affected by labor and delivery unit closures, like the one at Naval Hospital Bremerton, are covered by other available providers and are able to get the medical care they need when they need it.” The MIDWIVES Act is supported by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC), the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM), and the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). ""The American Association of Birth Centers is pleased to support the Midwives for Servicemembers Act,” said AABC President Aubre Brouillette Tompkins. “Expanding midwifery coverage to include certified professional midwives and certified midwives will dramatically increase access to midwifery-led birth center care. We applaud Reps. Kilmer and Ciscomani's efforts to improve access to high-quality maternity care for our service members and their families."" “NACPM is excited about the introduction of the MIDWIVES for Servicemembers Act, marking a pivotal step toward broadening access to credentialed midwifery care for military families,” said NACPM Executive Director Cassaundra Jah. “This legislation is vital in guaranteeing that all service members and their families receive the highest quality maternal care, no matter where they are stationed. By supporting this bill, we are one step closer to addressing disparities and improving maternal outcomes in the United States.” “The American College of Nurse-Midwives thanks members of Congress for recognizing the critical role midwives play in providing high-quality care to patients of all ages and backgrounds throughout the lifespan,” said ACNM CEO Michelle Munroe. “We are especially grateful that the needs of members of our armed services will be addressed by increasing access to midwifery care with Tricare reimbursement for certified midwives. As a retired Colonel, I personally understand the value this gives to our military families.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-helps-secure-funding-rural-fire-departments-cochise-county,Ciscomani Helps Secure Funding for Rural Fire Departments in Cochise County,2024-08-19,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"COCHISE COUNTY, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced that the City of Benson Fire Department (BFD) and neighboring fire agencies in Cochise County were selected to receive $668,571 in federal funding under the Assistance to Firefighters grant program. This funding was awarded August 16, 2024. This funding will allow BFD and neighboring rural fire agencies, including Mescal J-6 Fire District, Pomerene Fire District, and Saint David Fire District to purchase new equipment to improve safety standards for firefighters and emergency response units to better serve rural communities in Cochise County. In March 2024, Congressman Ciscomani sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell advocating for this grant funding. The money will be used to purchase new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs. New SCBAs are lighter and smaller, increasing mobility, reducing fatigue, and providing breathable air in the face of fire. RIT packs will enhance firefighters’ ability to escape dangerous situations. “From my first day in office, I promised to use my position to prioritize our rural communities, which are too often overlooked by the federal government, and ensure that your tax dollars are used to address the needs of our community,” said Ciscomani. “This funding provides critical resources for rural fire departments to effectively serve our communities in northern Cochise County. These departments are often either fully volunteer, paid per call, or a combination of both. Their commitment to service, sacrifice and dedication is truly commendable, and I was proud to advocate for these funds.” “I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for his efforts advocating for grant funding for Benson’s Fire Department and neighboring fire agencies,” said City of Benson Mayor Joe Konrad. “His dedication to our rural communities is deeply appreciated and much-needed. This funding will create a safer environment for our firefighters and first responders and enhance our ability to serve the residents of Benson. I also wish to express my gratitude to Benson Fire Chief Keith Spangler for taking the lead and working with Congressman Ciscomani to bring this grant to Benson and our neighboring fire departments.” “This grant funding will go a long way to ensure our firefighters have the equipment and resources they need to carry out their critical mission - protecting our residents,” said City of Benson Fire Chief Keith Spangler. “Thank you Congressman Ciscomani for your efforts to secure much-needed funding for our Fire Department and neighboring fire agencies.” As the only member of Arizona to serve on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Ciscomani preliminarily secured $340,049 in federal funds for the Oracle Fire District. This money will be used to purchase an Air Curtain Burner/Incinerator (ACI) to improve the community’s brush dump and burning operations. And in FY 2024, Congressman Ciscomani secured $2 million for the Town of Pima’s Volunteer Fire Department to modernize the town’s only fire station, which resides in a dilapidated, 50-year-old building that does not accommodate modern fire trucks and equipment. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-answers-concerning-discrepancies-regarding-veterans,Congressman Biggs Demands Answers for Concerning Discrepancies Regarding Veterans’ Access to Healthcare,2024-08-15,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led a letter, cosigned by Arizona Congressmen Paul Gosar and Eli Crane, to Bryan Matthews, Medical Center Director for the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PHX VAHCS). The letter addresses conflicting statements from national and local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) leadership about the VA’s funding shortfall and the impact it could have on veterans’ care. On July 15, the VA informed the House Committee on Veterans Affairs that there would be an estimated $2.88 billion shortfall for FY 2024 in addition to $11.97 billion in FY 2025. Constituents reported to the offices of Congressmen Biggs, Gosar, and Crane that Veterans Health Administration (VHA) representatives conveyed that the funding shortfall could limit referrals for community care and result in a hiring freeze for the VA. Congressional staff raised these concerns with Director Matthews on July 19, and the reports were refuted. Congressman Biggs’s letter presses Director Matthews to clarify whether PHX VAHCS knew of the funding shortfall before the meeting with Congressional staff and requests information on how this shortfall may impact Arizona veterans seeking health care services. “Our veterans deserve to receive the care we promised,” said Congressman Biggs. “The VA needs to be upfront with Congress and veterans about the resources they need to provide the level of care that is expected and the benefits that were assured. This eleventh-hour disclosure, well after the appropriations process has begun, is irresponsible and could harm our veterans. “I am grateful for the support of my colleagues on this crucial issue and look forward to a prompt response from Director Matthews.” Congressman Biggs’s letter may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-ciscomani-arizona-delegation-presses-va-answers-following-veteran-death,"ICYMI: Ciscomani, Arizona Delegation Presses VA for Answers Following Veteran Death in Phoenix",2024-08-13,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently joined several efforts by the Arizona congressional delegation to urge action from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding concerns raised in a recent report by the VA Office of Inspector General. The report was conducted in response to the death of a veteran patient under the Phoenix VA Health Care System in March 2023. In July, Ciscomani joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of his colleagues, led by Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04), on a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the agency to address the concerns laid out by the VA OIG’s report. The group also requested a briefing on how the Phoenix VA will implement the OIG’s recommended changes outlined in the report. “This incident is a part of a troubling pattern of inappropriate response by the Phoenix VA, whose procedures have contradicted and failed to meet Veterans Health Administration standards,” wrote the lawmakers. “Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedom, security, and future. They deserve our enduring gratitude—both during and after their service. It is our responsibility to ensure that they return home to a nation that cares for them and their loved ones—and that includes receiving quality, timely health care.” Later that month, the Congressman joined fellow Arizona Republican lawmakers on a letter to Bryan Matthews, Director of the Phoenix VA, demanding further details on the incident and again pressing them on how the facility would incorporate the OIG’s recommendations.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-demands-dhs-accountability-abuse-marriage-parole-program,Congressman Biggs Demands DHS Accountability for Abuse of Marriage Parole Program,2024-08-02,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s unilateral declaration to grant parole to illegal aliens married to American citizens, allowing them to apply for lawful permanent resident status without the statutory penalties that accompany illegal entry. This latest expansion of parole is likely to result in the growth of an existing international criminal network used to allow aliens to illegally enter the country through fraudulent marriages. Marriage fraud has been one of the major avenues used by aliens to illegally enter the country under the guise of legitimacy. Its use is so common that Homeland Security Investigations has investigated and prosecuted numerous criminal rings, some based on familial relationships and friendships while others were fueled by organized criminal enterprises charging hefty fees for arranging fraudulent marriages. Marriage fraud is also known to be a tool used by terrorist organizations. Members of both Al Qaeda and Hezbollah have used marriage fraud to allow their members to enter the United States under the guise of legitimacy. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the architect of 9/11, said that marriage fraud is “a fantastic mechanism for [terrorist] operatives to acquire valid documents.” Congressman Biggs’s letter demands that Secretary Mayorkas provide answers to the following questions: How many cases of marriage fraud does DHS identify each year? What are the current procedures for identifying marriage fraud? How many cases of marriage fraud does DHS estimate go undetected each year? How much does DHS anticipate instances of marriage fraud schemes to increase due to the implementation of this new parole program? Was there a consideration for the likelihood that at least some of the qualifying individuals under this new program would only be qualified due to fraudulent marriages? Beyond DHS’s current system for detecting marriage fraud, what further measures are DHS planning on implementing to better detect marriage fraud due to this new parole program? The letter requests that the questions are answered by August 31, 2024. “Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Alejandro Mayorkas are the architects of the border crisis that has destroyed so many American families,” said Congressman Biggs. “Instead of securing the border and cracking down on lawlessness, the Biden-Harris administration continues to find new ways to reward illegal aliens. Their apathy towards enforcing our nation’s laws serves as the biggest incentive for illegal immigration to continue. It’s time the Biden-Harris administration takes seriously the dangerous national security crisis they have created, and puts American citizens ahead of the desires of illegal aliens. “I am grateful for the support from my colleagues, and I look forward to Secretary Mayorkas’s cooperation and provided information.” Cosigners of this letter are: Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rpe. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) Fox News covered the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-named-2024-hero-main-street-national-retail-federation,Ciscomani Named 2024 'Hero of Main Street' by National Retail Federation,2024-08-02,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) was recognized as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) last week for his work to advance public policy that encourages a vibrant and healthy retail sector. “The retail industry is a key driver of Arizona’s economy, providing valuable goods and services, and supporting over one million jobs,” said Ciscomani. “I am honored to be recognized as a ‘Hero of Main Street’ and will continue to pursue common sense efforts that support business, promote growth, and strengthen employment opportunities.” The “Hero of Main Street” award was created by NRF in 2013 to recognize a bipartisan group of lawmakers for their support of the retail industry’s public policy priorities. Award eligibility is based on key votes, bill sponsorship and advocacy to advance the industry’s priorities. Earlier this year, the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University Bipartisan Index ranked Congressman Ciscomani as the most bipartisan member of Arizona's Congressional House delegation. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, driving the U.S. economy and creating jobs in communities throughout the country. In Arizona, retail supports more than 1 million local jobs and contributes more than $49.5 billion in economic activity. “The retail industry directly impacts every congressional district in the United States, providing goods, services and American jobs,” said NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French. “NRF is honored to recognize Rep. Ciscomani as a ‘Hero of Main Street’ for their continued support of the retail industry through legislative action and leadership.” Last week, the NRF honored Ciscomani and 264 other members of the House and Senate as “Heroes of Main Street” during their Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, D.C. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-introduces-new-effort-fast-track-construction-affordable-housing,Ciscomani Introduces New Effort to Fast Track Construction of Affordable Housing,2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON - Amid Arizona’s affordable housing shortage, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, introduced a new bipartisan effort to fast-track construction of affordable housing by cutting red tape for developers and encouraging more public-private partnerships in the industry. Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13) joined Ciscomani in introducing the effort. Ciscomani’s bill, the Speeding Up Production of Essential Residences (SUPER) Demonstration Act (H.R. 9195), would utilize unused COVID-19 funds to create a new pilot program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on reducing construction time and costs of affordable housing. The pilot program aims to do so by streamlining or eliminating unnecessary regulatory requirements facing developments, which in turn would encourage more private companies’ investment into the affordable housing sector. “There is a critical need for additional affordable housing in southern Arizona,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “The current shortage in supply is driving rental costs and home prices higher, making it more difficult to find a home. This legislation addresses the worsening affordability crisis and increases the supply of homes by streamlining the construction of affordable housing units.” “It’s clear that the housing crisis impacting the entire country demands a quick and effective response,” said Congressman Nickel. “I’m proud to join with my colleague from Arizona, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, to co-lead this effort, which will provide grants to areas with a high need for housing and high projected growth, like the communities I represent in North Carolina. I remain committed to removing local regulatory barriers to housing construction, which will increase the supply and lower the cost of housing. This is a win-win for North Carolina and for communities across the country.” “BPC Action applauds Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Wiley Nickel (D-NC) for their leadership in introducing the SUPER Demonstration Act which would authorize a deficit-neutral demonstration program across ten geographically diverse communities designed to increase the production of workforce housing and housing affordable to lower-income households,"" said Michele Stockwell, President, BPC Action. ""Over the past 15 years, the U.S. has underbuilt housing by millions of homes. This mismatch between supply and demand has driven both rents and home sale prices steadily higher, making it more and more difficult for vital workers throughout the country to live in the communities where they are employed. More housing must be built quickly to accommodate the urgent need. BPC Action looks forward to working with Congress to enact this legislation.” The legislation is also supported by Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Action. In FY25, Ciscomani provisionally secured over $20 million for community developments projects in the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. He is the only member of Arizona’s Congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/08/01/schweikert-how-much-discussion-about-our-debt-crisis-have-you-actually-heard-around-congress/,Schweikert: How Much Discussion About Our Debt Crisis Have You Actually Heard Around Congress?,2024-08-01,2024,2024-08,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered his final speech of July on the House Floor last week. Rep. Schweikert highlighted the reality that his 8-year-old daughter’s generation will face as the first generation predicted to live poorer than their parents. The truth is 100 percent of our debt from today through the next 30 years is strictly driven by demographics. He mentioned that we’ve neglected to allocate adequate resources for getting old while fertility rates in our country simultaneously decline. Now more than ever, not only is it crucial that Congress talks about the math, but it’s critical to create policies that foster economic growth and restore our nation’s fiscal stability. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On reaching debt levels that surpass previous calculations tenfold: [Beginning at 00:28] “You see the number? $35 trillion. Guess when we hit it?! We should be very, very excited and proud of ourselves! We did something that so many economists said we would never get to this quickly. My math says this coming Friday, 3 p.m., the United States gross debt will cross over $35 trillion. Understand that’s not the way Europeans calculate our debt. They calculate it higher because of our obligated, unfunded liabilities. You are going to watch the Treasury [on] Friday about 3 p.m. post up a number: $35 trillion. We did it. Congratulations. And how many people have you heard come find the microphone today or this week, understanding [and] wanting to talk about that? What we’ve gotten is people coming behind the microphone and not telling the truth. We ALL want to protect Social Security. The way you protect Social Security is [knowing] the math and how it actually works. We’re on track in a decade to double senior poverty. But God forbid any of us tell the truth about math because the truth gets you un-elected with a bunch of angry ads at home. This place runs around and avoids telling the truth. Let’s run through another little factoid. My math basically says, this year, 45.68% of all the income tax collections [and] receipts your government takes in just covers interest. I’ve been coming behind the microphone saying the interest in 2024, this fiscal year, would be somewhere around a little less than $1.2 trillion. I apparently have that wrong and will come in $1.1 trillion, I’m off a fraction. 45.68% of every dime we’re collecting in your income tax now just pays interest. I’ve tried to say over and over — at home and other places — you get people who just stare at you and go, “huh?” Who really runs this government?” On the importance of getting economics right and how it’s moral: [Beginning at 16:08] “Here’s where we’re at to date. We’ve taken in $3,755,000,000. Do you see the red here? The red is the individual income tax. Your country is an income tax-based economic system, while other countries may rely more on a value-added tax — which is a really regressive tax that crushes the middle class. The blue over here, when you start to look at that, this is functionally social insurance and retirement program. It’s in Social Security. Well, that’s actually going out the door immediately, and we have to borrow some to cover it. The blue over here… well, that’s actually corporate income taxes. Remember, the United States, back in the late 1980’s, early 1990’s, changed much of our tax structure when we started having pass-throughs. Do you remember LLC’s, sub-chapter Ss, partnerships, [and] those types of things? Much of what is corporate activity in the United States flows through to that individual tax line. When you get the brain trust here that says, “We’re going to raise corporate taxes!” Okay, great. That’s going to solve something? Remember, and we’re trying to vet the paper I got the math from, but we have a paper from about a year [to a] year-and-a-half ago that said in the 2017 tax reform we did, 67% of the corporate tax rate reduction went to wages. When you have someone from the Left who runs around saying, “We’re going to raise corporate taxes, ta-da!”, what they’re doing is basically screwing over the working men and women of the country. That’s how it works. When your wages go up, the old saying used to be, ‘it’s inflation.’ That doesn’t get you anything… or it’s productivity because you built a tax code that said we can afford to buy the next better piece of equipment. We can build better processes. We build better supply chains, and you as a worker gets part of that. Part of productivity is a tax system that maximizes economic vitality. Economic growth is moral.” On not allowing disruption to take place in America: [Beginning at 20:28] “Our tax revenues are up. We’re taking in more receipts. Technically, they’re not revenues. Revenues are what you earn, receipts are what you confiscate. A bit of tax lingo there, but it’s our spending. Tax receipts are up but our spending is way up. When you see the white line over here — deficits — it’s just basically the derivative of tax receipts [being] up, but we’re spending faster than those receipts are going up. Therefore, you get a deficit. If you get someone who says, “Well those 2017 tax cuts…” No! Tax receipts are up! I have another chart I’m going to show you. Corporate tax rates, or corporate tax collection — don’t think about the rate,but [rather] what you take in. Corporate tax collections are actually above the mean. How much of this spending is the Orwellian-named Inflation Reduction Act? The Democrats lost their mind when we did 2017 tax reform. Remember, it was actually a few trillion dollars — $5.5 trillion. Functionally $4 trillion of it was also covered with direct taxes. We just moved things around to maximize productivity. It was about getting companies to move back to the United States, to move their organizations, their intellectual property, and the things they were making money on. We had to become competitive in the world again.“ ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:36:13Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-secret-services-potential-pattern-negligence-concerning,Congressman Biggs: Secret Service’s Potential Pattern of Negligence is Concerning,2024-07-30,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to United States Secret Service (USSS) Acting Director Ronald Rowe regarding the failures of his agency in protecting the life of a former President and current presidential candidate. Secret Service’s failure to properly secure the location resulted in the tragic death of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting his family, and critical injuries to two other rally-goers, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. Public reporting indicates that USSS is in possession of a draft report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) detailing USSS’s preparation for and response to events on January 6, 2021. The security failures from January 6, 2021, and July 13, 2024, raise concerns over the existence of a larger pattern of negligence on the part of the Secret Service. Congressman Biggs’s letter demands that Acting Director Rowe provide the following information in furtherance of the House’s investigation into the Secret Service and the attempted assassination of President Trump: A summary of the findings of the draft DHS OIG report; A summary of the recommendations included in the DHS OIG report; What steps the Secret Service took to implement those recommendations ahead of the July 13, 2024, rally; What recommendations are still outstanding as of the time of the Secret Service’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee on July 22, 2024. The letter requests that Acting Director Rowe provide this information by August 7, 2024. “Secret Service’s security failures leading up to July 13, 2024, are unacceptable,” said Congressman Biggs. “The allegations that Secret Service received a draft report of previous security failures from DHS OIG but might not have implemented changes are highly concerning. Agencies like Secret Service should constantly strive for maximum efficiency; failure is not an option. “I look forward to working with my colleagues, including Representatives Cory Mills and Eli Crane who bring technical experience and expertise, in getting to the answers that Americans are seeking about the assassination attempt on President Trump. “Congress will continue investigating the failures of USSS. I look forward to Acting Director Rowe’s cooperation.” Fox News covered the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-celebrates-house-passage-fy25-interior-and-environment,"Ciscomani Celebrates House Passage of FY25 Interior and Environment Appropriations Package, Includes $8 Million for AZ-06",2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the House passage of the FY2025 appropriations package for Interior and Environment. This includes $8 million that Ciscomani provisionally secured for water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The Interior and Environment package is the fifth FY25 appropriations bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives thus far. “As Arizona’s only House appropriator, my top priority is to ensure our federal government is spending your tax dollars wisely while fighting for the needs of our district,” said Ciscomani. “As Arizona leads the nation in water conservation, these funds will build upon our district’s sustainability efforts and fulfill critical water infrastructure needs. I am excited to see these funds pass the House floor and will continue to advocate and get them across the finish line.” Congressman Ciscomani worked to secure the following funds through Community Project Funding requests: $989,786 for the City of Tombstone for their water reclamation facility: With this funding, the City of Tombstone will be able to replace aging and outdated equipment at their 50-year-old reclamation facility. $2.25 million for Town of Marana for Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport: This funding will be used to improve source water systems at the Marana Regional Airport to reduce groundwater loss and help aquifers recover. $1.75 million for the Town of Marana for the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project: The town of Marana will use these dollars to design and construct a new groundwater treatment facility. $1.75 million for City of Tucson for Tucson Water’s Northwest Reclaimed System Augmentation Project: This money will allow Tucson Water to connect two reclamation facilities in the area, maximizing the city’s retention and reuse of the local water supply. $1.2 million for Graham County for a multi-municipality sewer treatment Project: This money will be used to replace 40-year-old aging waterlines throughout the county. Earlier this month, following the package’s passage through the House Appropriations Committee, project stakeholders applauded Ciscomani’s work to secure these funds. “As Mayor of Tombstone, Arizona, I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for his efforts in securing $989,786 for a rebuild of our over 50-year-old Water Reclamation Facility,” said Tombstone Mayor Dustin Escapule. “This critical upgrade is vital for the health and well-being of our community and the half-million tourists who visit us each year. These improvements will cut the daily maintenance costs and help the operators maintain a safe and efficient plant.” “The Town of Marana is grateful for Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s efforts in securing funding for vital projects in Arizona’s 6th District, including $4 million allocated to Marana for the Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport Project and the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project, both of which will significantly enhance our water infrastructure and sustainability,” said Town of Marana Mayor Ed Honea. “This funding is a testament to Congressman Ciscomani’s dedication to our community’s growth and resilience.” “Thank you to Congressman Juan Ciscomani for helping us ensure our region has a safe, clean, secure water supply,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “Tucsonans are known for our conservation ethic: We know that every drop of water is a valuable resource in the desert. Through the Northwest Reclaimed System Project, we will be able to keep more of our recycled water to continue building our water security for Tucsonans to thrive.” “I am grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his support of the Northwest Reclaimed System Project,” said Tucson City Manager Tim Thomure. “This innovative system will help the City of Tucson maximize our use of recycled water, which is critical for Tucson and our entire region. Residents can rest assured the City of Tucson and Congressional partners are doing all we can to secure the City’s water future.” ""Your dedication to rural Arizona and Graham County is something we have not seen for quite some time and has certainly not gone unnoticed,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors John Howard. “The funding for this project will benefit the entire community and the improvement to our parks and fairground will be something we as a county and you as our Congressman will be forever proud of, thank you.” In total, Ciscomani initially secured $34 million for 15 projects in all five counties in the district in FY25. In FY24, he brought home $26 million for Arizona’s 6th District. Should the funds for FY25 be signed into law, the Congressman will have delivered $60 million during his freshman term in Congress. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-continues-effort-ratify-northeastern-arizona-indian-water-rights,Ciscomani Continues Effort to Ratify Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, this week continued his effort in Congress to ratify the historic Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. On Tuesday, Ciscomani testified in front of the House Natural Resources Committee, urging his colleagues to swiftly pass his legislation to solidify and fund the agreement, the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (H.R. 8940), through the committee. On Wednesday, Ciscomani met with leadership from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, as well as stakeholders from the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Salt River Project. Watch Ciscomani’s remarks from the hearing HERE. View photos from the Congressman’s meeting with Tribal and water stakeholders HERE. ""This settlement represents a monumental moment for the tribes and the State of Arizona’s water future as a whole,” said Ciscomani in his testimony. “It is hard to overstate the tireless efforts and decades of work that all parties of this legislation have put into this settlement. For far too long, many tribal communities in Northern Arizona have had a lack of access or no access at all to clean drinking water. It is high time we right this wrong and ensure these families and communities have reliable water resources, which is the foundation of a thriving community.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/07/25/crane-bills-defending-veterans-2nd-amendment-rights-pass-out-of-committee-2/,Crane Bills Defending Veterans’ 2nd Amendment Rights Pass Out of Committee,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"On Tuesday, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs passed two pieces of legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), H.R. 9053 Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act of 2024 and H.R. 9054 Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024. The Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act of 2024 nullifies all previous submissions of veterans’ data from the VA to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and declares any prior transfer of such information unlawful. The VA’s Fiduciary Rule, intended to aid veterans in managing their finances, labels them as “mental defectives” under federal law. This has led to the unconstitutional disarmament of countless veterans by unelected bureaucrats. The bill would restore the Second Amendment rights of more than 260,000 veterans whose rights have been unconstitutionally infringed. The Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024 would prohibit officers or employees of the VA, in the course of their duties, from initiating, participating in, or advocating for the removal of a firearm in any proceedings relating to a state gun confiscation law. The VA has frequently been complicit in disarming veterans, particularly through the practice of submitting their data to the FBI’s NICS system following the appointment of a fiduciary. Veterans have lost trust in the VA, deterring them from seeking care. This legislation would safeguard veterans’ constitutional rights by ensuring they are not subjected to unjust disarmament when seeking assistance from the VA. “It’s unacceptable that the constitutional rights of more than a quarter million of our nation’s heroes have been blatantly trampled on at the whim of unelected bureaucrats. I’m very grateful that my bills, which would help remedy the un-American assault on the rights of those who served, is advancing through the legislative process,” said Rep. Crane.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/07/25/crane-bills-defending-veterans-2nd-amendment-rights-pass-out-of-committee/,Crane Bills Defending Veterans’ 2nd Amendment Rights Pass Out of Committee,2024-07-25,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Yesterday, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs passed two pieces of legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), H.R. 9053 Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act of 2024 and H.R. 9054 Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024. The Veterans Gun Rights Restoration Act of 2024 nullifies all previous submissions of veterans’ data from the VA to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and declares any prior transfer of such information unlawful. The VA’s Fiduciary Rule, intended to aid veterans in managing their finances, labels them as “mental defectives” under federal law. This has led to the unconstitutional disarmament of countless veterans by unelected bureaucrats. The bill would restore the Second Amendment rights of more than 260,000 veterans whose rights have been unconstitutionally infringed. The Safeguarding Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights Act of 2024 would prohibit officers or employees of the VA, in the course of their duties, from initiating, participating in, or advocating for the removal of a firearm in any proceedings relating to a state gun confiscation law. The VA has frequently been complicit in disarming veterans, particularly through the practice of submitting their data to the FBI’s NICS system following the appointment of a fiduciary. Veterans have lost trust in the VA, deterring them from seeking care. This legislation would safeguard veterans’ constitutional rights by ensuring they are not subjected to unjust disarmament when seeking assistance from the VA.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/07/24/following-visit-to-butler-crane-introduces-resolution-demanding-surrender-of-all-secret-service-records-related-to-trump-rally/,"Following Visit to Butler, Crane Introduces Resolution Demanding Surrender of All Secret Service Records Related to Trump Rally",2024-07-24,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), alongside Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), introduced a resolution to require the Department of Homeland Security to hand over all documents, records, and communications to Congress regarding the Secret Service’s handling of President Trump’s July 13th rally in Butler, PA. The introduction of the resolution follows Rep. Crane’s visit to the site of the attempted assassination with the House Homeland Security Committee led by Chairman Mark Green (R-TN). Specifically, the resolution would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to surrender all records relating to the attempted assassination of President Trump on July 13th within 7 days of the adoption of the resolution. “On Monday, I visited the site of the attempted assassination against President Trump, including the roof where the shooter was positioned. As a former Navy SEAL sniper, it was clear to me that many security measures were completely dropped making President Trump extremely vulnerable,” said Rep. Crane. “There’s no excuse for this grave failure. Accountability must be inescapable for those responsible. With yesterday’s resignation of Secret Service Director Cheatle, we must continue to push aggressively for continued accountability.” “After Monday’s hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle, during which the House Oversight Committee received no substantive answers, it is crucial for Congress to step in and conduct oversight over Secret Service’s failures on July 13th. House Leadership must quickly bring Rep. Crane’s legislation to the Floor to force Mayorkas’s DHS to comply with our ongoing investigation.” Read more from The Washington Examiner.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/07/24/new-economy-tax-team-meets-to-address-challenges-facing-gig-workers/,New Economy Tax Team Meets to Address Challenges Facing Gig Workers,2024-07-24,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Issues facing a growing class of workers and small businesses in the gig economy were examined by the New Economy Tax Team, with special attention given to the upcoming 2025 tax negotiations. The New Economy Tax Team, under the leadership of Congressman David Schweikert [AZ-01], is upholding the promise of Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith [MO-08] in identifying and developing legislative proposals that build on the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while devising a tax code that puts the ‘New Economy’ in a position to benefit communities and workers across the country. The United States has a long history of encouraging entrepreneurship, business creation, and innovation. Heading into the 2025 tax cliff, it’s imperative we examine matters affecting an estimated 18.7% (JCT), with some estimates as high as 36%, of the American workforce participating in the gig economy. “American ingenuity is best served when the government allows the mom-and-pop shop, as well as the budding entrepreneur, to strike out on their own and create something new and valuable, ultimately driving economic growth,” said Tax Team Chairman, Congressman David Schweikert. “I thank Chairman Schweikert for convening important stakeholders for a roundtable with the New Economy Tax Team,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller [WV-01]. “As we prepare to extend President Trump’s Tax Cuts, one focus should certainly be on improving the code for gig workers and the internet economy to meet the needs of our constituents. I’ve long been a supporter of gig workers and small businesses owners, including sponsoring the essential The Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act, which would restore the 1099-K threshold.” “While Democrats are focused on finding new ways to tax hardworking Americans, I’m grateful to serve as Vice Chair of our forward-thinking tax team as we work to support the innovative new sectors of our economy by improving the tax code,” said Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne [TX-24]. “I’m grateful for my friend Rep. David Schweikert’s leadership on the Ways and Means New Economy Tax Team. In our latest meeting we discussed the gig economy, ways to support our nation’s small businesses and independent contractors,” said Congressman Greg Murphy [NC-03]. “I look forward to continuing our work to deliver smart tax policies that put more money into the pockets of hard-working folks across the country.” “The New Economy Tax Team is dedicated to ensuring our tax code benefits hardworking families across the country,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney [NY-24]. “It is essential we support emerging areas of the economy, particularly sectors and occupations engaged in innovative or nonstandard work, including independent contractors and self-employed small business owners, to allow them to succeed and promote economic growth.” Nonstandard or alternative work arrangements—gig workers, independent contractors, freelancers, the self-employed, and remote workers—continue to rise in the post-COVID world. Workers want autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to supplement income. Small businesses want the flexibility to boost productivity and innovation alongside the certainty in tax compliance to avoid penalties and fines. The New Economy Tax Team, led by Congressman Schweikert has and will continue to work tirelessly and diligently to ensure the opportunity of prosperity for all Americans. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-usss-failed-its-no-fail-mission-congress-demands-answers,Congressman Biggs: USSS Failed its No-Fail Mission – Congress Demands Answers,2024-07-22,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Today, following the House Oversight & Accountability Committee’s hearing to investigate the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to United States Secret Service (USSS) Director Kimberly Cheatle regarding the failures of her agency in protecting the life of a former President and current presidential candidate. Secret Service’s failure to properly secure the location resulted in the tragic death of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting his family, and critical injuries to two other rallygoers, David Dutch and James Copenhaver. Congressman Biggs’s letter demands that Director Cheatle provide the following information in furtherance of the House’s investigation: All notes from Secret Service advance team personnel compiled in preparation for the July 13, 2024 rally. All documentation related to the establishment of the security perimeter for the rally. All documentation related to the number of Secret Service personnel as well as the number of personnel from other law enforcement agencies present at the rally, including Homeland Security Investigations. All documentation identifying potential security vulnerabilities outside the perimeter. All documentation related to options for cover or concealment to disrupt potential security vulnerabilities. The full, day-of security plan, outlining the use of video monitoring, drone or helicopter use, and the assignments of Secret Service and local law enforcement personnel and their responsibilities—including information on the procedure for ensuring personnel were in place on the day of the rally. All information on the procedures in place for Secret Service and local law enforcement for the engagement of potential threats, including all communications plans between agencies as well as documentation of any interagency communication which took place. All other relevant documentation, including the counter-sniper grid books and the technical services division’s advance sheets. The letter requests that Director Cheatle provide this information by July 31, 2024. “The attempted assassination of President Trump and consequent murder of Mr. Comperatore was a senseless act of political violence that never should have occurred,” said Congressman Biggs. “That President Trump came within inches of losing his life is unacceptable. Secret Service’s failures must be investigated to the fullest extent ensuring that such chaos is prevented in the future. “Should Ms. Cheatle remain obstinate in her refusal to resign her position, the Oversight Committee expects full cooperation as we move forward in our investigation. I look forward to providing answers for the American people.” The letter may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8502,Gosar Reintroduces the Public Lands Renewable Energy Act,2024-07-22,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after reintroducing H.R. 8954, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA) of 2024,legislation which increases production of wind, solar, and geothermal energy on public lands: “The Biden-Harris Administration's unprecedented war on American energy has been catastrophic. Since taking office, Biden has deliberately made it much more difficult, if not impossible, to produce energy here in America. The result is that Americans are paying record high gasoline prices while our enemies have been empowered. Renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal are an integral part of the United States’ all-of-the-above energy strategy. Our nation’s public lands can play a critical role in fight backing against Biden’s war on American energy and can help restore American energy dominance. To help drive investment towards the highest quality renewable sources, my legislation streamlines land use and promotes more renewable energy on federal lands. H.R. 8954 uses upfront planning and careful siting to identify appropriate areas for wind, solar and geothermal energy. In addition, PLREDA incentivizes development in these lower-conflict priority areas while ensuring impacts to wildlife, habitat and cultural resources are avoided and minimized. The bill also directs agencies to provide staffing resources to ensure project permitting moves forward as efficiently as possible. Importantly, PLREDA is set for a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on July 23 at 10:30 a.m.,” said Rep. Gosar.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8501,Gosar Statement Regarding Joe Biden Dropping Out of Presidential Race,2024-07-21,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Bullhead City, Arizona -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election: “By rigging their own election and forcing Joe Biden to quit, billionaire Democrat donors, Hollywood leftists and Democrat party elitists just gave the middle finger to the 14 million Democrats who selected Biden to be their nominee. The Democrat coup is complete,” concluded Congressman Gosar.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T18:32:29Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-and-senator-hagerty-demand-doj-provide-steps-taken-ensure,Congressman Biggs and Senator Hagerty Demand DOJ Provide Steps Taken to Ensure Election Integrity,2024-07-15,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) led a letter, cosigned by 60 House and Senate colleagues, to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to inquire about the measures that have been taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to safeguard American elections from being hijacked by illegal aliens. Recent reports regarding alarming events in South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio raise justified concerns as to the integrity of our federal elections. There is no publicly available information to suggest that the Department of Justice is investigating or bringing cases against aliens who violate federal election law. Congressman Biggs and Senator Hagerty’s letter requires AG Garland to provide information regarding the steps, if any, taken by the DOJ to prosecute non-citizens for illegally voting or registering to vote in federal elections. “Now more than ever it is imperative to ensure that American citizens can have confidence in the security of our elections,” said Congressman Biggs. “Upwards of 10 million illegal aliens have been released into our country through our porous borders during Joe Biden’s presidency. Americans should not have to be concerned that their voices will be drowned out by the voices of illegal aliens when electing officials for political offices. “I’m grateful to Senator Hagerty for leading this effort in the Senate and to my colleagues who understand the significance of this oversight.” House cosigners of this letter include: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL), Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. John Rose (R-TN), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Rep. Michael Guest (R-TX), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), and Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL). Senate Cosigners: Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Rep. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Sen. Mike Round (R-SD), Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. John Thune (R-SD), Sen. Tim Scott (R- SC), and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC).",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8490,Gosar Statement on Shooting of President Trump,2024-07-13,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to the shooting of President Donald J. Trump: “Maude and I are praying for Donald Trump, his family and all of America following the cowardly and heinous assassination attempt of the 45th President of the United States.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-dhs-failure-notice-heightened-risk-terrorism-unacceptable,Congressman Biggs: DHS Failure to Notice Heightened Risk of Terrorism is Unacceptable,2024-07-12,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Andy Biggs,B001302,biggs.house.gov,biggs,https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding DHS’s failure to issue a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin on the number of terrorists who have illegally entered the country. More than 360 illegal aliens on the terror watchlist—and upwards of 52,000 who were identified as “special interest aliens” because of national security concerns—have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents since President Joe Biden took office in January of 2021. Several of these foreign nationals in the country illegally have already planned or attempted to conduct terror operations within the United States. Recent examples include two Jordanians who attempted to infiltrate the Marine Corps base in Quantico and eight Tajikistanis who were planning to detonate a bomb. Members of South and Central American gangs have also committed violent crimes in major U.S. cities. Despite these alarming statistics, Mayorkas’s DHS has refused to alert the American public to the heightened risk of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Congressman Biggs’s letter requires DHS to provide answers to its failure to properly inform Americans of the danger of the Biden Administration’s open border policies. “Alejandro Mayorkas’s negligent refusal to secure and protect America from terrorist threats is unacceptable,” said Congressman Biggs. “More than 10 million illegal aliens have invaded our country during Mayorkas’s tenure as DHS Secretary. The Biden Administration’s disastrous open border policies make it impossible for Border Patrol agents to properly vet foreign nationals flowing unchecked through our porous borders. Even the administration’s own FBI Director has repeatedly warned against the increasing likelihood of terrorist attacks carried out by unvetted illegal aliens. “The Biden Administration adamantly refuses to enforce existing U.S. immigration law to protect American citizens from foreign threats. DHS must provide answers for its failure to alert Americans to the increased risk of terror threats. I’m grateful to my colleagues for joining this effort as we await Secretary Mayorkas’s response.” Cosigners of this letter are: Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), and Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK). The letter may be read here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/wtas-house-appropriations-committee-finalize-funding-packages-local-0,"WTAS: As House Appropriations Committee Finalize Funding Packages, Local Stakeholders Applaud Ciscomani’s Efforts to Secure to $34 Million for AZ-06",2024-07-12,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Following the House Appropriations Committee’s passage of the final funding packages for FY2025, local stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the Committee, for preliminarily securing $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were provisionally awarded in this year’s appropriations process through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. Should these funds be signed into law, Ciscomani will have secured $60 million for the district during his freshman term in Congress. “From my first day in office, I promised to use my position as Arizona’s sole House appropriator to bring as many federal dollars as possible back to our district while maintaining a strong sense of fiscal responsibility,” said Ciscomani. “I am proud to continue making good on this promise by preliminarily securing $34 million this year for projects in all five counties in our the district that will facilitate growth, enhance public safety, secure our water supply, expand access to housing, and strengthen our critical infrastructure.” Image Click HERE or on the image for more details on each project WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Local officials and stakeholders praise Ciscomani for preliminarily securing these funds. “We are thrilled that Representative Ciscomani was able to include funding for the Buffalo Soldier Trail Reconstruction project in this appropriations bill, and grateful for his continued support for local projects that significantly impact our residents and the soldiers on Fort Huachuca,” said Sierra Vista Mayor Clea McCaa. “As Mayor of Tombstone, Arizona, I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for his efforts in securing $989,786 for a rebuild of our over 50-year-old Water Reclamation Facility,” said Tombstone Mayor Dustin Escapule. “This critical upgrade is vital for the health and well-being of our community and the half-million tourists who visit us each year. These improvements will cut the daily maintenance costs and help the operators maintain a safe and efficient plant.” ""Your dedication to rural Arizona and Graham County is something we have not seen for quite some time and has certainly not gone unnoticed,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors John Howard. “The funding for this project will benefit the entire community and the improvement to our parks and fairground will be something we as a county and you as our Congressman will be forever proud of, thank you.” “Congressman Ciscomani’s support of the Town of Pima has been unbelievable. The School Road project is essential to our town as without it, we would not have proper access to the new Pima High School set to open in the fall of 2025,” said Pima Town Manager Vernon Batty and Councilwoman Teresa Bailey in a joint statement. “For Juan Ciscomani’s office to recognize our need and then work so tirelessly to find funding avenues for this project a year after securing funding for our new Fire Station blows us away. He cares deeply about the needs of our district and is working hard to make sure that our tax dollars come back from Washington to benefit lives in southeastern Arizona.” ""Thank you, Congressman Ciscomani, for your dedicated service to our community, especially for your unwavering efforts in advocating for rural Arizona, and for the directed spending request for street repair and improvement in Duncan, Arizona,” said Town of Duncan Mayor Alex Blake. “Your proactive approach to addressing our infrastructure needs is commendable and greatly appreciated. The improvements you champion will undoubtedly enhance our community's quality of life for years to come.” “Thank you to Congressman Ciscomani for making sure that we have the resources to put the right work in the right hands,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “This investment is directly supporting the work of our Tucson Police Department, especially our Community Service Officers, to help create a safer Tucson. This is an important piece of our holistic approach to delivering safety to our community.” “I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for supporting this critical investment in additional vehicles for the Tucson Police Department,” said City Manager Tim Thomure. “Thanks to these federal resources we are making sure that our officers have the tools they need to keep Tucsonans safe.” “This much-needed investment in our vehicle fleet will make us better able to keep our officers safe and protect and serve the residents of Tucson,” said Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar. “Thank you to Congressman Juan Ciscomani for helping us ensure our region has a safe, clean, secure water supply,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “Tucsonans are known for our conservation ethic: We know that every drop of water is a valuable resource in the desert. Through the Northwest Reclaimed System Project, we will be able to keep more of our recycled water to continue building our water security for Tucsonans to thrive.” “I am grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his support of the Northwest Reclaimed System Project,” said City Manager Tim Thomure. “This innovative system will help the City of Tucson maximize our use of recycled water, which is critical for Tucson and our entire region. Residents can rest assured the City of Tucson and Congressional partners are doing all we can to secure the City’s water future.” “The Northwest Reclaimed System Project is making it possible for industries in our region to take advantage of recycled water,” said Tucson Water Director John Kmiec. “By reducing the amount of effluent water leaving our system, this is making our region more competitive and economically secure. This project is ensuring that recycled water that could otherwise be lost remains in our system.” “On behalf of the Sahuarita Police Department, I’m truly appreciative of Congressman Ciscomani’s leadership in helping to secure $810,000 in provisional funds for police hand held radios,” said Sahuarita Police Chief John Noland. “This funding will help us to purchase modern radios that will significantly improve police field communications and directly benefit our residents and officers as we strive to provide quality policing services to those we serve.” “Updated radio systems – which offer clearer audio quality and more reliable connections – ensure critical information is transmitted accurately and quickly,” said Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy. “The investment in this technology will improve communication between officers, dispatchers, and other emergency services, and is crucial for coordinating responses to emergencies and ensuring officer safety. The Town of Sahuarita is grateful to Congressman Ciscomani and his team for prioritizing this critical resource for our men and women on the front lines.” “The Town of Marana is grateful for Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s efforts in securing funding for vital projects in Arizona’s 6th District, including $4 million allocated to Marana for the Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport Project and the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project, both of which will significantly enhance our water infrastructure and sustainability,” said Town of Marana Mayor Ed Honea. “This funding is a testament to Congressman Ciscomani’s dedication to our community’s growth and resilience.” “On behalf of the Town of Oro Valley, we would like to express our appreciation to Rep. Ciscomani and his team for their tireless efforts in working to secure $7M in congressionally directed spending appropriations,” said Oro Valley Town Manager Jeff Wilkins. “When approved the funds would be used to preserve the structural integrity of our bridges and prevent further deterioration, providing for the safety and reliability of critical travel routes utilized by residents of Oro Valley and the greater Tucson region.” “The City of Casa Grande is extremely appreciative of Congressman Ciscomani’s help securing 2025 House Appropriations for our Casa Grande High School District’s request for affordable workforce housing, securing $1.8M and for our Elementary School District’s request for a Community Center Revitalization Project, securing an additional $1M”, said Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland. “This funding will help relieve pressure on our teachers by making available affordable housing and revitalizing an old Elementary School Admin Building into a new Community Resource Center. We can not thank Representative Juan Ciscomani enough for helping us see our tax dollars return to our local community.” ""Thank you Congressman Ciscomani for your efforts in securing much-needed funding for our Fire District for a new Air Curtain Burner/Incinerator. This critical upgrade will create a safer environment for our firefighters and residents, improve our brush burning operations, and enhance our ability to serve the residents of Oracle,"" said Oracle Fire Chief Jennings. “The City of Eloy is immensely grateful to Congressman Juan Ciscomani for securing vital funds for our community,” said City of Eloy Mayor Micah Powell. “The $1 million allocated to us for the Frontier Street Mill and Fill project is a significant contribution that will help us cover a portion of the $5 million total cost. This funding is not just a financial boost; it represents a strong partnership and commitment to improving our infrastructure. We look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with Congressman Ciscomani to enhance the quality of life for all Eloy residents.” “Public safety is always our top priority,” said Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield. “A well-maintained infrastructure is crucial for the public and for emergency response efforts. One of the bridges in particular serves as a gateway to other regions, supporting interstate commerce and connectivity. An injection of $7M would enable us to invest now, preventing extensive damage and costly replacements in the future.” You can find the projects broken down by appropriations package here. In FY24, Congressman Ciscomani secured $26 million for 13 projects in all five counties in the district. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://crane.house.gov/2024/07/10/crane-cosponsors-bipartisan-legislation-to-ratify-historic-tribal-water-settlement/,Crane Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Ratify Historic Tribal Water Settlement,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Elijah Crane,C001132,crane.house.gov,crane,https://crane.house.gov/media/,scraper,"Washington, DC — This morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) cosponsored legislation to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The agreement would address a persistent and dire water issue by securing water rights for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The settlement would provide clean water for the impacted Tribes, as well as authorizing them to lease their water and create economic opportunities in Northern Arizona. In addition, the legislation authorizes funds to acquire, build, and maintain essential water development and delivery projects, including a distribution pipeline. In total, the Tribes would be guaranteed access to over 56,000 acre-feet of water from outside the State of Arizona. The ratifying bill also includes legislation authored by Rep. Crane—The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act—establishing a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The Tribe is currently the only federally recognized Tribe in Arizona without a homeland. “I’m proud to be part of a bipartisan and bicameral coalition of lawmakers who are working to provide life-sustaining water delivery systems for the involved Tribes in Arizona. As the representative for the impacted communities, I’ve worked with Tribal leaders, in addition to State, County, and city officials in the district, during the formation of this legislation,” said Rep. Crane. “The final passage of this legislation would be a meaningful win for Northern Arizonans, who I’m proud to fight for on a daily basis.” ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8489,Gosar Votes to Require Proof of Citizenship When Voting,2024-07-10,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Paul A. Gosar,G000565,gosar.house.gov,gosar,https://gosar.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx,scraper,"Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Gosar that would amend current law to require states to obtain documentary proof of United States citizenship when registering an individual to vote in a federal election, including for mail-in voting: “I find it both laughable and preposterous that the same people who, for the past four years, forced you to carry a vaccine passport to dine in a restaurant, hold a job or get on a flight are the same people now opposing common-sense legislation requiring individuals to show proof of American citizenship to vote in elections.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-ratify-landmark-navajo,"Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Ratify Landmark Navajo Tribes Water Rights Settlement",2024-07-09,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, this week introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ratify and fund the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. This agreement addresses one of the longest-running water issues in Arizona by securing water rights for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. In the House of Representatives, Ciscomani was joined by his Arizona colleagues, Congressmen Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-07). Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The bill, titled the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, would ratify the settlement agreement, marking a significant step toward securing Arizona’s water future and providing much-needed water delivery systems for the Tribes. “The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement and this legislation, which I am proud to introduce, will provide a long-lasting partnership between our state and the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe,” said Ciscomani. “This not only gives much-needed certainty to the Tribes but allows Arizona to better plan for a secure water future while providing for improved water infrastructure throughout the region.” “When this settlement is approved through Congress, it will be a monumental achievement for Arizona – one that at last upholds long-neglected federal trust obligations to Tribes by ensuring access to a clean and reliable water supply, while protecting our single most precious resource for generations to come,” said Stanton. “I am proud to introduce this legislation in continued strong support of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe,” said Schweikert. “This long overdue investment will not only allow these communities crucial access to a clean and reliable water source, but will ensure prosperity and opportunities in housing, healthcare, education, and more for generations to come.” “The tribes’ ratification of the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement was the historic culmination of a decades-long effort to bring water to Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and it deserves full support from Congress,” said Grijalva. “As the climate crisis continues to exacerbate an already devastating multigenerational drought, the federal government’s obligation to deliver clean, safe water and water infrastructure to the tribes could not be more pressing. I urge my colleagues to move this legislation to the president’s desk quickly.” “This legislation and the settlement it ratifies represent a historic step forward in resolving a decades-long water rights dispute, providing certainty and stability for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe,” said Kelly. “Securing water rights for these tribes upholds their sovereignty and lays the path for their growth and prosperity through increased investment in water infrastructure. Ratifying this settlement honors our commitment to the tribes and helps secure our state’s water future, and we’ll work together as Republicans and Democrats to get it done.” “Our historic bipartisan legislation delivers real, lasting results for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe by strengthening water security, creating economic opportunities, and providing certainty and stability so their communities can continue to thrive,” said Sinema. The settlement will provide reliable and safe water for these communities, allowing the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe to lease their water, creating economic opportunities until local demand is met through new infrastructure. It also authorizes $5 billion to acquire, build, and maintain essential water development and delivery projects, including a $1.75 billion distribution pipeline. In total, the Tribes would be guaranteed access to over 56,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water, and specific ground water rights and protections. Additionally, this legislation will establish a homeland for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. See what Arizona Tribal leaders and stakeholders are saying about the legislation: “The State of Arizona is thrilled to support the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act which will, at long last, provide access to safe, reliable water supplies to the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “This legislation is a testament to the tireless efforts all parties have made as we usher in a new era of collaboration between the State, tribal partners, and all Arizona communities who will benefit from the certainty and security that will come from achieving this historic water settlement.” “On behalf of the Navajo Nation, I would like to express my deep appreciation to Senator Kelly, Representative Ciscomani, Senator Sinema, Representative Stanton and Representative Schweikert and Representative Grijalva for introducing this historic legislation,” said Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. “The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act will secure the necessary resources to provide water to Navajo communities while at the same time resolving the most significant outstanding water claims in the State of Arizona.” “We are so thankful to Senator Kelly and Senator Sinema, for introducing legislation that will not only provide our Tribe with water but will also ratify a treaty negotiated and entered into by the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and the Navajo Nation decades ago,” said Robbin Preston Jr., President of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. “The Tribe has waited far too long to have an exclusive reservation of its own. The opportunities made available through this legislation will change the lives of our Tribal Members and the trajectory of our Tribe. With reliable electricity, water and housing our people will have opportunities that have never been available to us before. This legislation is more than a settlement of water rights, it is the establishment of an exclusive reservation for a Tribe that will no longer be forced to live like strangers in our own land. We look forward to seeing Congress work to ensure this bill becomes the law of the land.” “Tens of thousands of Navajo people in Arizona do not have water in their homes. The infrastructure funded under the bill secures the necessary water supply that will serve these families’ homes,” said Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley. “Without this settlement, our communities will remain disproportionately vulnerable to diseases and development on the Reservation will continue to be restricted by the lack of water infrastructure. Consequently, we are extremely grateful for the introduction of this landmark legislation.” “I am grateful to our sister tribal nations, non-Indian neighbors, and the State of Arizona for putting in the difficult work to make this settlement a reality,” said Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma. “Our collective action means a more secure water future for the Hopi Tribe and all of our neighbors in Northern Arizona. I am grateful to Senator Kelly, Senator Sinema, Congressman Ciscomani, Congressman Stanton, and the entire Arizona Delegation for their commitment to making this a reality.” “This is an historic settlement that is the culmination of years of hard work by the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Juan Southern Paiute, the State of Arizona, and the communities of Northern Arizona,” said Craig Andrews, Vice Chairman of the Hopi Tribe. I couldn’t be more proud of the parties that have come together or more confident that the Hopi Tribe’s future water needs will be met.” “CAWCD is proud to have played an important role through the many years of negotiations that have culminated in this historic legislation. The settlement will finally bring a high-priority water supply to the Nation, and its benefits will be felt throughout the entire state,” said Brenda Burman, General Manager of Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD). “The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement is a monumental achievement and the product of negotiations spanning almost 30 years,” said Leslie Meyers, Associate General Manager, Water Resources at Salt River Project. “Salt River Project has participated in the negotiations from their inception. We enthusiastically support the bills introduced today by Senator Kelly and Congressman Ciscomani, which would approve and fund the NAIWR settlement. The settlement provides the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe with desperately needed water supplies and infrastructure to secure their future. The settlement also brings certainty to water users throughout northeastern Arizona regarding the allocation of a scarce resource.” Full text of the bill is available here. Additionally, a summary of the bill is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/07/08/schweikert-the-distortion-fields-around-us-actually-do-not-want-america-to-succeed/,Schweikert: The Distortion Fields Around Us Actually Do Not Want America to Succeed,2024-07-08,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor this week, connecting the idea that since Congress has such a hard time doing math, members tend to just believe whichever information is most comfortable and accessible, thus lying to the American people about how serious our debt crisis has become. Rep. Schweikert also discussed the chaos that fake news-spreading bots cause in our society, and in turn, sets a precedent for national leaders, like our very own President Biden, to follow suit. He closes his speech by shedding light on the Left creating a perpetual subsidy demand cycle instead of promoting technology disruption, encouraging competition, and allowing the American economy to flourish. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: Click here or on the image above to view Rep. Schweikert’s remarks. On reminding America that every dime voted on in Congress is borrowed money: [Beginning at 2:32] “I like to start with this chart because it lays out where we are at today. You see the red. Seventy-four percent of the spending, in that red area, is on autopilot. We don’t get to vote on it. Do you see the blue? That is defense and nondefense discretionary [spending]. I get to vote on that. Every dime of it is borrowed. And guess what? Interest [spending] — where the Treasury [Department] sells the bond —we are selling $111 billion in three different auctions this week just to finance our insatiable spending. Remember, and this is one of the things that I find even at home is uncomfortable, 100% of the borrowing from today through the next 30 years according to [the Congressional Budget Office] is interest, Medicare, and if a decade from now we backfill Social Security. It’s demographics. And yet, how do you make policy?” On members of the Democratic Party using disinformation to spread propaganda: [Beginning at 17:15] “It turns out a number of Democrat activists are actually setting up fake newspapers. Now, [as if] it wasn’t bad enough, one of these articles in there actually has a section talking about that in American small-town newspapers, as many as half are actually fake. My wife pointed out to me that there was a newspaper from southern Kansas, where she grew up, that went out of business decades ago, and somehow popped up in her news feed and it had this crazy stuff in it. Turns out, that was on the list of the ones that have been sort of spoofed— a spoof URL, looking like it’s from Russia. Think about that — in America, about half of the small-town newspapers you see are actually fake. How many of our constituents know that? It’s like the Democrats actually have decided, ‘Hey, this a great business model. Let’s make up fake newspapers online, have it laced with left-wing propaganda, and we’ll do it under a newspaper masthead.’ Great. How is this not a violation? Once again, the Left proves they’re a hell of a lot smarter than we are when it comes to being [merciless] on campaigns. They figured out a way to get around campaign finance laws. Spend money, but it’s free speech. It’s fake, but it’s free speech.” On not allowing disruption to take place in America: [Beginning at 27:22] “One of the slides I wanted to show you was once again another concept of why the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act is the most Orwellian named piece of legislation in modern history. They’re very proud of saying, “We’re subsidizing electric cars!” My wife has an electric car. She loves it! The data basically said, when they passed that, I came here to the floor and showed, “Hey, here’s the survey data. Almost everyone that’s going to buy an electric car is buying them with the subsidy [or] without the subsidy. It’s a lifestyle, it’s personal. It’s almost a status symbol, but let’s give away billions and billions of dollars.” Now you actually have breakthroughs. Could you imagine if just a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of that resource had gone into more primary research? [It] looks like there’s been a breakthrough on solar cells, — ‘an additional 25.7% efficiency.’ Yay! Except, the problem is, it was developed in China. The very people who preach at us — ‘let’s subsidize all this stuff, but let’s subsidize last generation’s or maybe even the generation before that’s technology!” You want me to put solar panels on my house? You want us to drive electric cars? You want this? Make it so economically sensible, make it so affordable, that it is the disruption. Why did you stop going to Blockbuster Video? Because you had a button you could hit at home and stream videos right to your home. Was that subsidized by the government? The fact of the matter is there’s technology disruptions. Why didn’t we fixate on that? Turns out, maybe the disruptions don’t write checks to your campaign.“ ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-leads-bipartisan-effort-ensure-and-expand-rural-veterans-access,"Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Effort to Ensure and Expand Rural Veterans' Access to Nearby Disability Exams, Modernize Process",2024-07-01,2024,2024-07,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a new bipartisan effort to ensure veterans have permanent, cross-state access to certified health care providers for required disability claim exams. The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 allowed certain exam providers to temporarily practice across state lines; however, the authority is currently only available to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists, and expires in January 2026. Ciscomani’s legislation, the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act (H.R. 8881), would make the authority permanent and expand the categories of providers who can perform cross-state disability exams. The bill would also require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a mechanism for providers to submit evidence that a veteran brings with them to the examination to the VA, a process which is currently not in place. “The VA’s temporary authority for license portability has proven to be successful in expediting our veterans’ disability claims, specifically for our rural veterans, which is why I am proud to introduce a bipartisan effort to solidify the provision,” said Ciscomani, whose district is home to over 70,000 veterans. “Red tape should not stop our veterans from accessing care when and where they need it, whether that means crossing state lines or crossing the street.” This is Ciscomani’s ninth veterans-focused bill he has introduced during his freshman term in Congress. H.R. 8881 builds upon two of the Congressman’s previous efforts, the VET MEDS Act (H.R. 5470) and the Veterans Exam Expansion Act (H.R. 5983). The legislation is supported by the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). “The VFW strongly supports this bill that would permanently authorize contracted medical professionals to perform VA disability examinations regardless of their state of licensure,” said Nancy Springer, Associate Director of the VFW. “The resulting increase in eligible providers would benefit all veterans by accelerating the initial stage of the disability claims process, but it would particularly assist rural and tribal veterans who often have few medical options near their homes. The VFW applauds Congressman Ciscomani for introducing this bill and calls for its swift passage.” Congressman Ciscomani is joined on the bill by his colleagues Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03), Scott Franklin (R-FL-18), Don Davis (D-NC-01), Jerry Carl (R-AL-01). Full text of the bill is available here. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:24:45Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-preliminarily-secures-34-million-water-housing-public-safety,"Ciscomani Preliminarily Secures $34 Million for Water, Housing, Public Safety & Infrastructure Projects in AZ-06",2024-06-28,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"June 28, 2024 WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District in the initial stages of the FY2025 appropriations process. The money was provisionally awarded through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding requests. “From my first day in office, I promised to utilize my position as the sole House appropriator from Arizona to bring back as many federal dollars as possible to our district, while balancing a strong sense of fiscal responsibility,” said Ciscomani. “I am proud to have delivered on that promise as we preliminarily secure $34 million for water, housing, public safety, and infrastructure projects – fulfilling some of the most pressing needs in our communities. I will continue to fight to ensure that the federal budget reflects the priorities of our district while being a wise steward of your tax dollars.” Congressman Ciscomani secured funding for 15 projects in all five counties: $17.94 million for six projects in Pima County: $2.25 million for Town of Marana for source water system improvements the Marana Regional Airport: This funding will be used to improve source water systems at the Marana Regional Airport to reduce groundwater loss and help aquifers recover. $1.75 million for the Town of Marana for the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment project: The town of Marana will use these dollars to design and construct a new groundwater treatment facility. $7 million for Town of Oro Valley: This money will be used for the maintenance and repair of bridges in Oro Valley, which currently display visible spalling, cracks, and other signs of deterioration. $810,000 for the Sahuarita Police Department: With this funding, the Sahuarita Police Department (SPD) will be able to obtain 70 police handheld radios, providing each officer with a new, technologically advanced radio. $1.75 million for City of Tucson for Tucson Water’s Northwest Reclaimed System Augmentation project: This money will allow Tucson Water to connect two reclamation facilities in the area, maximizing the city’s retention and reuse of the local water supply. $4.38 million for the City of Tucson’s Community Safety Vehicle Fleet Modernization: These dollars will be used to purchase a new police vehicle fleet, including patrol vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and a mobile command vehicle. $7.98 million for two projects in Cochise County: $989,786 for the City of Tombstone for their water reclamation facility: With this funding, the City of Tombstone will be able to replace aging and outdated equipment at their 50-year-old reclamation facility. $7 million for the City of Sierra Vista for the Buffalo Soldier Trail Reconstruction project: Building upon previous funds secured by Ciscomani, these dollars will allow Sierra Vista to move to Phase II of the project, which is aimed at repaving and replacing the road for the first time in 20 years. $4.14 million for four projects in Pinal County: $1 million for the City of Eloy’s Frontier Street Mill and Overlay project: This funding will be used to replace asphalt and revitalize the historic Frontier Street, which serves as the main gateway to downtown Eloy. $1 million for the Casa Grande Elementary School District for their Community Center Revitalization project: This funding will be used to convert an existing school district building into a community center for after-school activities, educational support services, and student health and wellness resources in Casa Grande, expanding access to child care in the area. $1.8 million for Casa Grande Union High School District: This funding will be utilized by local high school career and technical education and construction students to build pre-fabricated housing units for teachers and faculty. $340,049 for Oracle Fire District: With this money, the fire district will be able to buy an Air Curtain Burner/Incinerator (ACI) to improve the community’s brush dump and burning operations. $2.2 million for two projects in Graham County: $1.2 million for Graham County for a multi-municipality sewer treatment project: This money will be used to replace 40-year-old aging waterlines throughout the county. $1 million for the Town of Pima for the Pima High School Road Construction Project: These funds will allow the town to begin construction on the access road to the area’s new high school. $1.9 million for the Town of Duncan’s Main and High Streets Improvement project in Greenlee County: With these dollars, the town of Duncan will be able to repave over 4,000 feet on Main and High Streets, which have not been repaired in 45 years. You can find the projects broken down by appropriations package here. In FY24, Congressman Ciscomani secured $26 million for 13 projects in all five counties in the district. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-preliminarily-secures-8-million-water-projects-az-06,Ciscomani Preliminarily Secures $8 Million for Water Projects in AZ-06,2024-06-28,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured $8 million to improve water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The money was awarded this week in the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Interior and Environment in FY2025. “Arizona leads the way in water conservation and this investment will allow our communities to continue paving the way in their water management efforts,” said Ciscomani. “I am thrilled to have utilized my role on the House Appropriations Committee to initially secure $8 million to build upon Arizona’s water sustainability efforts while maintaining a goal of fiscal responsibility.” Congressman Ciscomani successfully advocated for the following funds through Community Project Funding requests: $989,786 for the City of Tombstone for their water reclamation facility: With this funding, the City of Tombstone will be able to replace aging and outdated equipment at their 50-year-old reclamation facility. $2.25 million for Town of Marana for Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport: This funding will be used to improve source water systems at the Marana Regional Airport to reduce groundwater loss and help aquifers recover. $1.75 million for the Town of Marana for the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project: The town of Marana will use these dollars to design and construct a new groundwater treatment facility. $1.75 million for City of Tucson for Tucson Water’s Northwest Reclaimed System Augmentation Project: This money will allow Tucson Water to connect two reclamation facilities in the area, maximizing the city’s retention and reuse of the local water supply. $1.2 million for Graham County for a multi-municipality sewer treatment Project: This money will be used to replace 40-year-old aging waterlines throughout the county. In FY24, Congressman Ciscomani secured $26 million for 13 projects in all five counties in the district. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee. ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/06/28/schweikert-unpacks-the-republican-response-to-the-economic-report-of-the-president/,Schweikert Unpacks the Republican Response to the Economic Report of the President,2024-06-28,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor this week that expanded on the newly-released Republican Response to the 2024 Economic Report of the President. The report found alarming, but not surprising statistics that display the potential devastating effects to the U.S. economy. Aspects of the President’s budget that our Joint Economic Committee analyzed found that deficit growth, rapidly changing demographics, the flawed “tax the rich” solution, and the increasing obesity prevalence in America have contributed severely to America’s fiscal crisis. The report concludes by exploring potential policy solutions that capitalize on the benefits of artificial intelligence and how innovation implementation is actively reducing government bureaucracy. Excerpts from Rep. Schweikert’s floor speech can be found below: On income tax receipts contributing vastly to covering interest and Medicare costs: [Beginning at 17:12] “Basically, the point is everything you think of as government is borrowed. When I would talk about that a few years ago, I would have members here saying, “David, you got to stop making up stuff. You’re scaring my voters!” Tada! it happened, it’s real. This chart is a little tougher, but I’m trying to point out majority of income tax. If you actually take every dime in income tax, and you add it up, this year, 36.9% of all income tax will go to just cover Medicare. Then, you add in another 36.5% that is net interest. If you’re honest, it’s gross interest, which is closer to 40%. Think about that: [in] this year, almost all the income tax is consumed by interest and Medicare. When we go out in time, it starts being beyond. You start having 43.1%. In nine budget years, all income tax will go to Medicare. Another 42.3% will just go to interest. If you plug in all net interest, [it will be] closer to 45%, meaning, in nine years, all income tax— which, remember, we are an income-tax based tax system— the majority of U.S. receipts come from income tax. We can’t cover our interest and Medicare. We actually cross this threshold in [around] five years. Every dime of tax you pay will be just covering Medicare and covering interest.” On promoting talent-based immigration: [Beginning at 27:00] “We have actually found the economic baselines that say you can grow by hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars the size of the economy— just keep the people who have talent. My argument is talent could be a skilled carpenter or a synthetic biologist. If you are going to grow a society at the same time the number of children— remember, we are closing schools all over this country, except we don’t like to talk about it because we don’t have enough children– maybe actually keeping those who pay taxes, grow the economy, make your life better, and maybe make you healthier. We should fix our immigration system. You lock down the border, you don’t import poverty. This is a non sequitur, but let’s do it: the immorality of the open border, the cruelty. [Let’s say] you are the family that your mom and dad didn’t graduate high school. You basically sell your talent. You sell your willingness to work. You hang dry wall. What happens when tomorrow I add four, five, six, seven million people with similar skill sets? What happened to your income? The data is showing that what the president did on the border has made poor people poorer. We are working on a paper right now to also show when you add several million people with a limited housing stock— particularly the least expensive types of housing— much of the reason that inflation and that pricing went up [is because of] border policy. You want to understand why you can’t afford an apartment and you are working your heart out? Border policy. Its economics. It’s just math.” On acknowledging obesity remains as our top health care spend: [Beginning at 30:05] “The side car is we’ve known for decades that 5% of our brothers and sisters who have multiple chronic conditions are over half of our health care spending. The data set for this 5% [shows] the majority are obese. Help them, don’t mock them. Don’t shame them. Help them! The morality of having a society when you’re having your fifth year of prime age males dying, [many claim] “Oh, it’s drugs.” No, turns out drugs is way up there. Just above drugs is actually obesity. I would argue this place is absolutely immoral because of its unwillingness to tell the truth. If I come to you and say the Joint Economic Report spent years putting together the data and refining the data to demonstrate that the excess health care costs of obesity to this country the next ten years is $ 9.1 trillion. Why isn’t this an alarm bell? We’ve gotten some nice editorials saying, “Hey, it’s neat that Mr. Schweikert is willing to tell the truth about where the real driver of debt and deficits are, and things we can actually fix.” The brain trust around here saying, “Oh, let’s just raise taxes! Let’s just cut things!” It doesn’t get you even close. Change policy. Oh, but changing policy would require thinking and we’d have rooms full of lobbyists who don’t want us to change their business models. We’ll have bureaucracies that will have to think differently. Well I’m going to show you that you can replace most of the bureaucracies with AI, which is another thing we need to do.“ The full 2024 Republican Response can be found here. A one pager can be found here. ### Congressman David Schweikert serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/ciscomani-provisionally-secures-over-20-million-housing-transportation-and,"Ciscomani Provisionally Secures Over $20 Million for Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Projects in AZ-06",2024-06-27,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,AZ,Juan Ciscomani,C001133,ciscomani.house.gov,ciscomani,https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, preliminarily secured over $20 million for infrastructure improvements, housing projects, and other community development efforts in Arizona’s 6th District. The money was awarded this week in the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development in FY2025. “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, my top priority is to bring as many federal dollars as possible back to our communities while being fiscally responsible,” said Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. “I am proud to have leveraged my seat on this subcommittee to initially secure over $20 million for FY2025, money which will leave a long-lasting impact on all five of our counties in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. From teacher housing to bridges and roads, including one in a community that has not had new road construction in 45 years, these are much-needed investments in infrastructure where the federal government can partner with local entities.” Congressman Ciscomani worked to secure the following funds through Community Project Funding requests: $1.8 million for Casa Grande Union High School District: This funding will be utilized by local high school career and technical education and construction students to build pre-fabricated housing units for teachers and faculty. $7 million for the City of Sierra Vista for the Buffalo Soldier Trail Reconstruction Project: Building upon previous funds secured by Ciscomani, these dollars will allow Sierra Vista to move to Phase II of the project, which is aimed at repaving and replacing the road for the first time in 20 years. $1.9 million for the Town of Duncan’s Main and High Streets Improvement Project: With these dollars, the town of Duncan will be able to repave over 4,000 feet on Main and High Streets, which have not been repaired in 45 years. $7 million for Town of Oro Valley: This money will be used for the maintenance and repair of bridges in Oro Valley, which currently display visible spalling, cracks, and other signs of deterioration. $1 million for the Town of Pima for the Pima High School Road Construction Project: These funds will allow the town to begin construction on the access road to the area’s new high school. $1 million for the City of Eloy’s Frontier Street Mill and Overlay Project: This funding will be used to replace asphalt and revitalize the historic Frontier Street, which serves as the main gateway to downtown Eloy. $1 million for the Casa Grande Elementary School District for their Community Center Revitalization Project: This funding will be used to convert an existing school district building into a community center for after-school activities, educational support services, and student health and wellness resources in Casa Grande, expanding access to child care in the area. In FY24, Congressman Ciscomani secured $26 million for 13 projects in all five counties in the district. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z https://schweikert.house.gov/2024/06/27/house-committee-on-ways-means-passes-schweikert-legislation-requiring-the-reimbursement-of-ai-powered-wearables/,House Committee on Ways & Means Passes Schweikert Legislation Requiring the Reimbursement of AI-Powered Wearables,2024-06-27,2024,2024-06,Republican,House,AZ,David Schweikert,S001183,schweikert.house.gov,schweikert,https://schweikert.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Ways and Means Committee passed H.R. 8832, the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technology Act, legislation that would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish reimbursement guidance for remote monitoring devices that use AI to treat patients. In a paper prepared by the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers estimated that the further implementation of artificial intelligence into our health care system could produce savings from 5% to 10% of spending, which equates to around $200 billion to $360 billion annually in 2019 dollars. Forbes has also estimated that promoting the use of health-monitoring wearable devices could result $200 billion in cost-savings over the next 25 years. “My fascination with AI integration has been ever-present. This legislation embraces the morality that is tied to implementing innovation further in our health care system,” said Rep. Schweikert. “Automating the organization and collection of patient information has proven to ease burdens off of physicians, detect health irregularities quicker, and provide hundreds of million dollars in savings each year. The potential for wearable devices to save American lives and American dollars is expanding, and it’s time for coverage to reflect that.” “Federal bureaucracy shouldn’t be standing in the way of tools which can provide enhanced outcomes to patients. Agencies and providers all working together to leverage all available tools on behalf of patients, including AI, will yield higher quality of care and help lower costs in the health care system. Congressman Schweikert’s legislation would require Medicare to review and report on their existing authorities to cover AI-assisted health care so innovators and Congress can chart a course for the future of health care in America.” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08). “Technology has tremendously improved our lives in so many ways, and with breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, it’s time we apply that to our medical care,” said Rep. Hern. “Safe AI will provide important benefits to patients while unlocking untold potential in new technologies. I’m proud to introduce this legislation in the House to ensure Americans have access to cutting-edge care that is both safe and innovative.” Background on the Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technology Act: Currently, the FDA has approved over 882 devices that use AI or machine learning to treat, diagnosis, and care for patients. New FDA-approved bionic pancreas uses AI to help type 1 diabetes patients Annalise.ai Receives FDA Clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation AI-developed blood test can predict Parkinson’s seven years early Apple Watch’s afib-tracking app certified by FDA for use in clinical studies New FDA-approved bionic pancreas uses AI to help type 1 diabetes patients Annalise.ai Receives FDA Clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation AI-developed blood test can predict Parkinson’s seven years early Apple Watch’s afib-tracking app certified by FDA for use in clinical studies New FDA-approved bionic pancreas uses AI to help type 1 diabetes patients Annalise.ai Receives FDA Clearance and Breakthrough Device Designation AI-developed blood test can predict Parkinson’s seven years early Apple Watch’s afib-tracking app certified by FDA for use in clinical studies Using 2019 Census Bureau data, spending on medical and in-vitro diagnostics totaled $199.1 billion, or 5.2 % of all health care spending. In 2019, Medicare expanded coverage for remote patient monitoring (RPM). From February 2020 to September 2021, general RPM use per month increased from 91 to 594 claims per 100,000 enrollees– an increase of 555%. AI has streamlined many processes for physicians, patients and hospitals, like early diagnostics/detection, analyzation of comprehensive data sets, and medication management. The full text of the bill can be found here. ###Congressman David Schweikert serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is the current Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee. He is also the Vice Chairman on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, chairs the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force, and is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Telehealth Caucus, Singapore Caucus, and the Caucus on Access to Capital and Credit. Back to News",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-07T21:11:47Z