WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragan (CA-44) issued the following statement in response to the Arizona Supreme Court decision to uphold a civil war-era near-total abortion ban. "The decision by the Arizona Supreme Court to uphold the 1864 near-total abortion ban is yet another draconian affront to women's rights. Despite the fact that 70% of Americans beli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) released the following statement following the House's vote on H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, which he supported. "Over the last several years, Americans have seen serious abuses and weaponizations of the federal government, specifically within the FBI. In a country built on individual liberty and "innocent until proven guilty", more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Yesterday, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing with now-impeached DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to evaluate the Department of Homeland Security's FY2025 budget request and the priorities it reflects. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) pushed Secretary Mayorkas to defend his shameful record as the head of the Department of Homeland Security. Mayorkas has facilitated an invasion of o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) joined Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) in introducing H.R. 8059, the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act, a bipartisan bill to prevent U.S. trade policy from favoring the foreign e-commerce distribution operations that undermine U.S.-based operations. The bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Carol Miller (WV-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Mike Carey (OH-15). Current  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) introduced the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act to provide new resources and authorities through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support communities experiencing long-term drought conditions. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) intro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Letter builds on Rep. Gallego's work to protect Arizona's groundwater for residents and small and family farms Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Riverview, LLP requesting the company improve its water resource management in Arizona. Riverview, a Minnesota-based company, operates a 51,000-acre dairy farm near Willcox, Arizona. The letter comes after Cochise County residents expressed concerns re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act to provide new resources and authorities through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support communities experiencing long-term drought conditions. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), along with Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ- more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: IRS Direct File Pilot (Website) As the 2024 Tax Filing season comes to a close, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Laphonza Butler (D-CA), Tom Carper (D-DE), Ed Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in celebrating the completion of the first Direct File pilot program in twelve states, including Arizona. In Januar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides funds for project supporting the responsible extraction of 25 million pounds of copper Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced a project to accelerate clean copper mining--a critical mineral essential to America's national security--in Eastern Arizona with support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law led by Sinema and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act ensures Arizona seniors receive benefits that keep up with inflation Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation that changes the calculations for Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) to more accurately reflect the costs incurred by Arizona seniors. "Rising costs mean Arizona seniors on So more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following commentary to the Phoenix Business Journal: * * * U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) authored an op-ed for the Phoenix Business Journal yesterday to advocate for the proven pro-growth policies in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, bipartisan legislation that will provide much-needed relief to struggling families and small businesses, spur innovation and job creation, and invest in th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to warn about the disinformation campaign being waged by foreign countries like China, Russia, and Iran through the weaponization of artificial intelligence. Rep. Schweikert also discussed the terrifying reality that the federal government recently crossed the threshold of borrowing $100,000 per second. Ex more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: In response to the recent news that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law an inhumane measure banning local governments from requiring employers to institute basic heat protections to protect workers, Representatives Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07) and Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement: "The action by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican state legislature is unconscionable and c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su urging the Department of Labor (DOL) to bolster America's semiconductor workforce development programs. Since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, over $200 billion has been invested in creating a domestic supply chain of semiconductors and bolstering U.S. leadership in de more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 10 a.m. on April 18, 2024, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: AGENDA I. Nominees * Nancy L. Maldonado, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit * Georgia N. Alexakis, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois * Krissa M. Lanham, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona * Angela M. Martinez, to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senators introduced their legislation last month This week, the Senate unanimously passed the Legacy Mine Clean Up Act 2024, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to hold the federal government accountable for improving the cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines that endanger the health and safety of Arizona communities. Kelly and Lummis' bill would establis more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.), introduced the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act - legislation allowing members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who are federal employees to choose between military and civilian health care plans. "Arizona servicemembers and their families make dif more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema released the following statement: "I stand firmly with Israel and her right to defend herself. America must continue her unwavering support for the safety and security of our democratic ally." *** Original text here: https://www.sinema.senate.gov/sinema-statement-supporting-israels-right-to-defend-herself/ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema-backed bill would allow organizations like Arizona's Salt River Project to store more water Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act - new legislation strengthening water security in Arizona and across the West by authorizing entities like the Salt River Project to store more water behind their dams and other infrastructure. Fellow Arizona Senator  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides funds for project supporting the responsible extraction of 25 million pounds of copper Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced a project to accelerate clean copper mining - a critical mineral essential to America's national security - in Eastern Arizona with support from the bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), along with Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-3), Susie Lee (D-NV-3), and Dina Titus (D-NV-1), introduced the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act to provide new resources and authorities through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support communities experiencing long-term drought conditions. Senators Ale more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: This weekend, Arizona Senator and U.S. Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly joined CBS' 'Face the Nation' and MSNBC's 'Inside with Jen Psaki' to emphasize U.S. support for Israel and highlight the importance of preventing a wider regional conflict. Kelly, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, also talked about the urgency to pass the national security packa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Major water recycling and reuse projects could see a boost from federal funds under new legislation introduced by a quartet of Western Democrats. California Democratic Reps. Grace Napolitano and Jared Huffman on Tuesday introduced H.R. 7990, the "Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act of 2024." The bill, co-authored by Nevada Rep. Susie Lee (D) and Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, t more PR