WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Judge Nancy Maldonado, nominated to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit; Georgia Alexakis, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; Krissa Lanham, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Distric  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) celebrated the announcement that Intel Corporation will receive $8.5 billion in direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, in addition to $11 billion in loans. Today's award is expected to create 6,000 construction and 3,000 manufacturing jobs in Arizona. "Today's announcement - the biggest yet from the CHIPS and Science Act - cements Arizona's status as a leader in   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: The VAPE Imports Act would provide the FDA the resources to bolster field operations at ports of entry and mail facilities - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Vetting and Patrolling E-Cigarette (VAPE) Imports Act to combat illicit vaping products coming into the U.S.--most concerningly from China. "Our markets are being flooded with vapes from China, targeting Arizona teens with illegal pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a new letter urging the Department to swiftly disperse recently passed Shelter and Services Program (SSP) funding and to prioritize Arizona border communities that are on the front lines of the crisis. "SSP funding is critical to keeping our border communities afloat. Providing adequate funding will help local lead  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: The spending agreement includes funding for Arizona's border communities and law enforcement, a pay raise for our service members, and support for everyday Arizonans Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) voted to avoid a government shutdown and approve funding for necessary programs that support Arizona's border communities, law enforcement, and service members. "Today's bipartisan spending agreement deliver  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and a bipartisan group of over 50 of his colleagues have called on House leadership to enact pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to reduce Americans' prescription drug costs and protect pharmacy businesses across our country. "We have an opportunity now to advance bipartisan legislation that saves significant taxpayer money in state Medicaid managed care programs and also -   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and John Larson (D-Conn.), in calling on the Social Security Administration (SSA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to end t  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: This week, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly's bipartisan legislation, the Eradicating Narcotic Drugs and Formulating Effective New Tools to Address National Yearly Losses of Life (END FENTANYL) Act, was signed into law by President Biden. The END FENTANYL Act will require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to update its policies at least once every three years to ensure operational field m  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Legislation would streamline commercial space launches This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced their Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights (LAUNCH) Act, which would streamline the application process for commercial space launches and the licensing of private remote sensing space   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Increasing Our Nation's Value through Economic Support and Tourism (INVEST) in Our Communities Act to strengthen regional economic development and promote the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation industries. The bill would expand and enhance the access of valuable Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding and pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Kelly and Sinema encouraged both parties to continue negotiations and maintain in-network coverage for patients Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema applauded the announcement that Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona (BCBSAZ) and Dignity Health reached an agreement to protect access to health care for thousands of Arizona patients. The highly anticipated agreement, which came after contract negotiatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Kelly and Sinema were chief negotiators of the Chips and Science Act in 2022, historic legislation to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States, create good-paying American jobs, and strengthen supply chains Intel is currently building two new leading-edge fabs at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Intel Corporation will receive $8.5 billion in  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) issued the following statement: "Today, I voted no on the minibus budget deal that adds to our national debt and fails to advance critical conservative priorities. There were no funds to build the wall and no policies to secure the border. Instead, th  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass the House's second and final FY2024 appropriations package, avoiding a government shutdown. The package also fully funded the Udall Foundation, consistent with Ciscomani's bill, H.R. 2882, to reauthorize the foundation for five additional years. "Throughout this year's appropriations process, my t  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Both Rep. Gallego and AG Mayes called for the need to support Arizona's border communities and combat the fentanyl epidemic NOGALES -- Standing outside the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Attorney General Kris Mayes, and Sheriff David Hathaway today held a press conference underscoring the need for federal action to address the crisis at Arizona's border. "Border communiti  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Raul M. Grijalva released the following statement: "The decision by the Supreme Court to allow this xenophobic and anti-immigrant law to take effect is blatantly unconstitutional and inhumane. It's an unconscionable ruling that, if upheld, will have untold consequences for migrants, asylum seekers, and our rule of law. It is another ruling that ignores clear precedent, enables a raci  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leadership urging them to fully fund installation of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology, such as fentanyl scanners, to ensure they are operational at U.S. ports of entry. Recent reporting detailed that fentanyl scanners are sitting unused in warehouses because Congress has not appropriated fund  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night to explain that inflation has persisted in large part due to record levels of spending over the past three years. Rep. Schweikert also noted that total deficit spending for FY24 will be dramatically higher than both CBO and OMB initially projected if the national debt continues to increase  more

WASHINGTON, March 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 point out that President Biden's FY25 budget proposes an unprecedented $86.6 trillion in new spending over the next decade, increasing debt held by the public by 72% and adding $4.9 trillion in new taxes. Rep. Schweikert also called out President Biden for once again driving a wedge between Republicans a  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel urging the agency to reconsider its decision to subject the Arizona Families Tax Rebate Program to federal income taxation. Last year, more than 700,000 Arizona taxpayers were made eligible to receive a one-time tax rebate as the state continues to re  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: () -- Earlier this week, President Biden announced that Intel will receive $8.5 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to expand operations in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon. "Investments from the CHIPS and Science Act in Oregon's Silicon Forest will help our region remain one of the world's most important semiconductor and technology ecosystems," said Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1). "I'  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Nancy Maldonado, nominated to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit; Georgia Alexakis, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; Kr  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Judge Nancy Maldonado, nominated to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit; Georgia Alexakis, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois; Kriss  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema and Kelly were chief negotiators of the CHIPS Act in 2022 - historic legislation bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., creating strong careers, and strengthening supply chains Intel is currently building two new leading-edge fabs at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Intel will receive a $8.5 billion award from the CHIPS and Sci  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema-secured funds will conserve at least 3 million-acre-feet of water in the Colorado River Basin through the end of 2026 Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema applauded new steps taken to ensure the short-term stability of the Colorado River up to 2026, thanks to funding the Senator secured in the 2022 energy and climate law. Fueled by the more than $4 billion Sinema secured for Western water infr  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senator announced major investments she secured in the bipartisan appropriations legislation Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced that she secured over $52.2 million in direct Arizona investments as well as key policy priorities to build, repair, and modernize critical transportation infrastructure in every county in Arizona. "I'm proud to deliver these federal investments to improve transp  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senate resolution recognizes March as Social Work Month and March 19 as World Social Work Day Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution recognizing March as Social Work Month to honor and support Arizona social workers. "Social workers perform essential services for Arizona students, seniors, and families - and we're proud to support and celebrate them," said Sinem  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema-backed legislation protects families' access to assisted reproductive technology services including IVF Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Access to Family Building Act - legislation protecting women's and families' access to assisted reproductive technology services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The bill's introduction follows the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruli  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema and Kelly encouraged both parties to continue negotiations and maintain in-network coverage for patients Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly applauded the announcement that Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona (BCBSAZ) and Dignity Health reached an agreement to protect access to health care for thousands of Arizona patients. The highly-anticipated agreement, which came after contract negoti  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema's LAUNCH Act cuts red tape to streamline commercial space launches Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Chair of the Space and Science Subcommittee, introduced the Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights (LAUNCH) Act alongside Republican Senator John Cornyn and Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan. The Senators' bipartisan bill streamlines the application process for commercial space lau  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Intel Corporation will receive $8.5 billion in direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, in addition to $11 billion in loans. This award will support the construction of Intel's microchip manufacturing plants in America, including in Chandler, Arizona where it will create 6,000 construction jobs and 3,000 manufacturing jobs. The award   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Greg Stanton voted with a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to fund the United States government for 2024, passing a second and final six-bill appropriations package. The appropriations package includes a measured Homeland Security funding bill that will help in securing the southern border--providing robust funding to combat the devastating fentanyl epidemic, hire and retain   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: After the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations package that includes $650 million to replenish the Shelter and Services Program, Congressmen Greg Stanton and Raul Grijalva called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to allocate an initial round of funding as soon as possible, and ensure border communities are prioritized. "We urge [you] to quickly award an initial round of f  more