Sunday - March 29, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona

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LESKO PUSHES EPA TO RECONSIDER PREMATURE MARICOPA COUNTY NAAQS STATUS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to reconsider the EPA's decision to prematurely reclassify Maricopa County to "serious" nonattainment status for their ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), despite the understanding through previous communications that the effective date would not occur until later in 2025. "If the E  more
Rep. Biggs Introduces Legislation Ensuring Lawmakers Have the Tools to Properly Assess National Security Along the Southern Border
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: 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 alo  more
Rep. Biggs Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Protective Mission of U.S. Secret Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: 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   more
Rep. Ciscomani's Bill to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage Endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: 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. The Grants for Resources in Occupational Workforce Training for Healthcare  more