| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Wednesday September 04, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Rep. Fong Leads Letter Blasting Gov. Newsom Refinery Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024:
On Friday, Western Caucus Member Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing his refinery supply mandate that will lead to higher gas prices and artificial gas shortages in California, Arizona and Nevada. Joining Representative Fong on the letter were Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa
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Rep. Grijalva's Years of Advocacy Leads to New Directive Requiring CBP to Safeguard Migrants' Personal Possessions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published substantial clarifying guidance requiring agents to improve the handling, processing, and return of personal property to migrants at CBP Short-Term Holding Facilities. The changes mark a significant victory for Rep. Grijalva, who fought to spotlight the negative impacts of removing essential and cherished items from individuals for years.
"The Biden adminis
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Reps. Ciscomani, Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Effort to Improve Care for Senior Veterans & Veterans With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), who both serve on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced a new effort to improve healthcare coordination and management for veterans who receive services through Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
Many veterans over the age of 65 and those who are disabled are enrolled in both Medicare and the
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Sens. Kelly & Sinema Issue Statements on EPA Proposed Conditional Approval of New Rule Allowing for Streamlined Permitting of New Manufacturing Facilities, Improved Air Quality in Maricopa County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024:
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema released the following statements on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rulemaking to conditionally approve Maricopa County's Rule 205--a new permitting reform rule that facilitates economic growth in Arizona. This rule allows industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing, more flexibility in offsetting emissions as required by
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Sens. Kelly, Sinema Announce Nearly $48M in Shelter & Services Program (SSP) Funds for Arizona Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced $47,340,665 in additional funds from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Shelter & Services Program (SSP) to support Arizona communities managing continued releases from DHS custody.
Earlier this year, Kelly and Sinema announced nearly $55 million in SSP funds for Arizona communities, after securing $650 million for SSP in the Fiscal Year 2024
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Sinema's Bipartisan Bill Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release:
The Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act supports and provide tax relief to trafficking survivors to aid in their recovery
The U.S. Senate passed the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act bipartisan legislation introduced by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The Senators' bill provides tax relief fo
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