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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Saturday August 31, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Gallego Introduces Slate of Bills to Ensure Whole-of-Government Approach in the Fight Against Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: PHOENIX Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), introduced three bills that, together, will ensure a whole-of-government approach in the fight to stop the flow of fentanyl and keep Arizonans safe. "Every day, dangerous, illicit fentanyl continues to flow across our border and endanger Arizonans," said Rep. Gallego. "My number one priority is Arizonans' safety, which is why I am proud to introduce these bills th  more

Reps. Eli Crane, Matt Gaetz Demand Answers From U.S. Coast Guard for Prioritizing DEI Over Operational Readiness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2024: 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  more

Sinema & Kelly Statements on EPA's Proposed Conditional Approval of New Rule Allowing for Streamlined Permitting of New Manufacturing Facilities & Improved Air Quality in Maricopa County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: EPA's proposed conditional approval of Maricopa County's Rule 205 enables new manufacturing facilities like semiconductor fabs obtain permits faster while reducing pollution in Maricopa County Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly released the following statements on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rulemaking to conditionally approve Maricopa County's Rule 205 a new permitti  more

Sinema Strengthening Diabetic Patients' Access to Preventative Health Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: The bipartisan Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act increases access to care for Arizonans with diabetes by cutting through red tape Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act bipartisan legislation improving a patient's access to preventative health care by allowing nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates/assistants (PAs) to prescribe diabeti  more

Sinema, Kelly Announce Nearly $48 Million in Shelter and Services Program (SSP) Funds for Arizona Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senators secured critical funding to help Arizona border communities manage releases from DHS custody preventing street releases and keeping families safe Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced $47,340,665 in additional funds from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Shelter & Services Program (SSP) funds to support Arizona communities managing continued releases from DHS custody.  more