Wednesday - December 4, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Friday June 07, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Gallego,Stanton, Grijalva Call for Immediate House Vote on RECA Extension and Expansion Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: In a letter to House leadership this week, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Raul Grijalva (AZ-07) called for an immediate vote on bipartisan Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act expansion and extension legislation. This bill would ensure all Arizona 'Downwinders'--people exposed to cancer-causing ionized radiation from atmospheric weapons tests conducted by the U.S. gover  more

ICYMI: From White House, Kelly Speaks About Federal Action to Address Border Crossings
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke to the media at the White House before President Biden's executive order announcement to reduce unauthorized crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. Kelly described the consequences of a broken immigration system for Arizonans and how this measure will help address challenges after Senate Republicans twice walked away from a border deal this year. "Arizona deserve  more

In Normandy, Sinema Joins American Servicemembers & Veterans in Celebrating 80th Anniversary of D-Day
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Sinema, American servicemembers and veterans, a bipartisan delegation of Senators, the President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense honored the lives of fallen Americans heroes on D-Day NORMANDY, FRANCE - Today, Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema joined American servicemembers and veterans in Normandy to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Sinema was part of a bipartisan delegation of U.  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Legislation Creating $500 Trump Bill
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 8620, the Treasury Reserve Unveiling Memorable Portrait (TRUMP) Act, legislation requiring the Secretary of the United States Treasury to print $500 Federal Reserve notes featuring a portrait of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump: "As Bidenflation continues to devalue ou  more

WATCH: Kelly Highlights Urgent Need to Improve Long-term Care and Support for Veterans' Caregivers During Joint Aging and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, during a joint hearing of the Senate Aging and Veterans' Affairs Committees, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly highlighted the critical need to improve long-term care and support services for veterans and their caregivers. Kelly emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges faced by veterans and their families and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring veterans receive the necessary care and support the  more