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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2019 ( 46 items )  

Chair Grijalva Issues Statement at Hearing on Scientific Integrity at Interior Department
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following statement by Chair Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, at a hearing entitled "When Science Gets Trumped: Scientific Integrity at the Department of the Interior": "I want to extend a special thank you to our witnesses for taking the time to be here. Two of our witnesses in particular will be sharing experiences that have been difficult for them, so I also want to recognize their remarkable courage in speaking out and sharing  more

Chair Grijalva Releases Video Statement on Puerto Rico's Future - 'We're Going to Move Forward on PROMESA'
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) released an online video statement after Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced he would resign on Aug. 2. Facebook: http://bit.ly/2JUbcg1 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2LHgT2G Key excerpt: I don't want the governance crisis that's going on in Puerto Rico with the governor to be a reason that Congress, in particular Re  more

Chair Grijalva: 'Gov. Rossello Needs to Resign Immediately to Allow Puerto Rico to Move Forward - Important Discussions Can't Happen in a Crisis'
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz) this morning reiterated that, given the massive protests happening today led by Puerto Rican people around the world, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello needs to resign immediately to restore stability on the island and credibility for the local government. Grijalva was the first member of Congress to call for his resignation. Last night, Gov. Rossello announced his intention  more

Chair Grijalva: 'Gov. Rossello Needs to Resign Immediately to Allow Puerto Rico to Move Forward - Important Discussions Can't Happen in a Crisis'
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz) this morning reiterated that, given the massive protests happening today led by Puerto Rican people around the world, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello needs to resign immediately to restore stability on the island and credibility for the local government. Grijalva was the first member of Congress to call for his resignati  more

Congressman Biggs' Statement on DOJ's Announcement on Capital Punishment
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced that the federal government would resume capital punishment at the end of this year, directing five death penalty sentences to be carried out for certain rare and heinous crimes. In one case, Lezmond Mitchell murdered and then beheaded a grandmother and her granddaughter. He was convicted by a jury and was sentenced to death in the U.S. District Court for the  more

Congressman Schweikert Announces Leticia Macias, U.S. Navy Veteran, Joins Scottsdale Office
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) has announced the addition of Leticia (Lydia) Macias to his Scottsdale District Office to assist Arizona's 6th District constituents with veteran casework issues. After the announcement, Schweikert and Macias released the following statements: "We are very excited to have Lydia joining Team Schweikert as a Veterans Affairs Caseworker." said Congressman Schweikert  more

Congressman Schweikert Presents Small Business Spotlight to Dentists Caring for Arizonans With Special Needs
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Today, Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) presented a "Small Business Spotlight Award" to the Pacific Dental Service Foundation, who specializes in dentistry for those with special needs. This small business award will recognize the nonprofit's achievements as a specialized dentistry. After the visit, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement: "Thank you Pacific Dental Services (PDS)  more

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko Introduces Six Immigration Bills to Address Ongoing Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has introduced six immigration bills to address some of the root causes of the border crisis. With the large influx of migrants crossing the border into America, these bills will reform our asylum system, increase the number of immigration judges and detention beds, and allow dangerous aliens to be detained. Congresswoman Lesko released the following statement. "We are exp  more

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko Presents Goodyear Resident With Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition
GLENDALE, Arizona, July 22 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented Gina Godbehere, Co-Founder of Speak Up, Stand Up, Save A Life and Goodyear resident, with Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition. Speak Up, Stand Up, Save A Life helps tackle depression, bullying, drug addiction, mental health and other ongoing issues facing young people. "Bullying and depression amongst youth are becoming increasingly common in o  more

Following Sinema Request, Arizona's I-17 Lane Expansion Project Earns $90 Million From Transportation Department
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator supported transportation funding which will make the Arizona interstate safer * * * Following a request from Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Arizona's I-17 will receive $90 million in resources from the Department of Transportation for a lane expansion project. Sinema wrote the DOT in February asking them to award funding for the lane expansion project. "Today's announcement will  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Coastal, Marine Economies Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-157) on legislation (H.R. 1941) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certain planning areas. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on July 16. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 1941 is to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior including in any leasing program certai  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Protecting, Securing Florida's Coastline Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-156) on legislation (H.R. 205) to amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on July 16. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 205 is to amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to permanently extend the mor  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal, Fair Opportunity Settlement Act
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-165) on legislation (H.R. 759) to restore an opportunity for tribal economic development on terms that are equal and fair. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on July 22. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 759 is to restore an opportunity for tribal economic development on terms that are equal and fair. Background and Need for Legislation The Ysl  more

House Natural Resources Committee Will Hold Sept. 10 Hearing on Interior Secretary Bernhardt's Order to Relocate Bureau of Land Management to Colorado
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, Sept. 10 - shortly after the House returns from the August recess - on the Trump administration's decision relocate the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Grand Junction, Colo., and to move other offices and functions of the agency to offices across  more

In Maiden Senate Speech, Sinema Urges Stronger Support for Arizona Servicemembers & Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator cites bipartisan work on behalf of an Arizona veteran lost to suicide--and the example of the late-Senator John McCain--as she pledges to 'get things done that matter to the state and country I love' * * * WASHINGTON - In her maiden speech to the U.S. Senate, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema today urged Congress to pass stronger protections for military servicemembers and veterans. Sinema   more

Key Senate Committee Approves Sinema Bill Strengthening Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator's Taxpayers Right to Know Act clears Homeland Security Committee * * * A key Senate committee today approved Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisan Taxpayers Right to Know Act -- legislation that increases government transparency for Arizona taxpayers. Sinema cosponsored the bill with Republican Senator James Lankford (Okla.). "Arizona taxpayers deserve to know how the gover  more

Leading Democrats Reject Trump Administration Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument - Chair Grijalva Calls Release 'Cynical'
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and other leading Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee today questioned the untimely release of the Department of the Interior's update to the Bears Ears National Monument Management Plan (MMP), which comes in the wake of President Trump's illegal decision to reduce the Bears Ears National Monument by 85 percent. Trump's reduction of Bears Ears and the illegal   more

Leading Democrats Reject Trump Administration Management Plan for Bears Ears National Monument - Chair Grijalva Calls Release 'Cynical'
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and other leading Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee today questioned the untimely release of the Department of the Interior's update to the Bears Ears National Monument Management Plan (MMP), which comes in the wake of President Trump's illegal decision to reduce the Bears Ears National Monument by 85 per  more

McSally Leads Bicameral Letter to Incentivize Investment in Valley Fever Drug and Vaccine Development
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) led a bicameral letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar and Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dr. Norman Sharpless requesting the inclusion of Coccidioidomycosis, commonly referred to as Valley Fever, in the FDA's Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) Program. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Represen  more

McSally Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Native American Seeds, Traditional Food Products
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Effort supports health care, food security, and economic development in tribal communities * * * U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Assistant House Speaker Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Representatives Don Young (R-Alaska), Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) announced the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Native American Seeds Prote  more

McSally Presses Deputy Defense Secretary Nominee on Maintaining Arizona's Critical Role in National Defense
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Highlights Luke Air Force Base's innovative plane maintenance * * * Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) pressed the Deputy Secretary of Defense nominee on Arizona's role in providing critical military readiness and secured a commitment that he would modernize Arizona's testing and training ranges to ensure Arizona's bases are strong for decades to come. During a U.S. Senate Committee on A  more

McSally Secures $2.6 Million to Bring Low-Emission Buses to Tucson
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that she secured $2.6 million in federal funding for the purchase of low or no emission transit buses in Tucson. "Quality public transportation is a tremendous draw for any community," said McSally. "It is no surprise that Tucson is leading the way to allow better access to the area for its residents while still being mindful of the impact buses have on   more

McSally Secures Federal Money to Expand Major Arizona Interstate
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that she helped secure $90 million in federal funding for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to expand a rural, mountainous stretch of I-17 north of Phoenix. "Stretching from Phoenix to Flagstaff, I-17 moves tens of thousands of people each day," said McSally. "With our growing economy and expanding population it is essential that Arizona co  more

O'Halleran Cosponsors Bill to Ensure Human Rights Are Respected in Customs & Border Protection Detention Centers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Following his visit to the San Luis Regional Detention Center near Yuma last week, Congressman Tom O'Halleran announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Custody Act. The legislation establishes basic and humanitarian care standards for individuals in CBP custody. "I visited the facility near Yuma last week to get answers from  more

O'Halleran Flagstaff Office Resource for Residents Impacted by Museum Fire
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Following his visit to the Museum Fire command center yesterday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) urged constituents impacted by the fire to utilize his Flagstaff office as they seek information and resources. "The brave men and women who are working around the clock to get this fire under control are doing great work, and I thank them for their efforts. From day one, my dedicated staff has been on the   more

O'Halleran Votes to Pass Bill to Ensure Human Rights Are Respected in CBP Detention Centers
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass H.R. 3239, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Custody Act. The bipartisan legislation establishes basic and humanitarian care standards for individuals in CBP custody. "I visited the facility near Yuma last week to get answers from the officials on the ground about conditions detainees are facing," O'Halleran said. "It  more

O'Halleran Votes to Pass Bipartisan Budget Deal to Fund Military, Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass a bipartisan two-year budget deal. "This is what happens when politicians put aside politics and work across the aisle to get things done for the country. The budget deal is an important first step that allows Congress to address the needs of veterans and tribal communities and ensure the brave men and women of the Armed Forces can continue to fulfil  more

O'Halleran, Lawmakers Question EPA Administrator on Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) joined Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Ranking Member John Shimkus (IL-15) to request information from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler regarding efforts to clean up and remediate abandoned uranium mine sites. The lawmake  more

Rep. Biggs Issues Statement on Mueller's Congressional Testimony
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees: "For Democrats, the Mueller hearing was a bust. Democrat Chairmen Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff were thwarted in their efforts to lay groundwork to impeach President Trump. They had hoped that the Mueller hearing would revitalize their failing efforts to impeach, showcased by last week's vote, when an impeachmen  more

Rep. Gosar Issues Statement on Mueller Testimony
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after ex-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees: "Americans are sick and tired of hearing about Robert Mueller. Mueller spent thirty million dollars, pestered over five hundred witnesses, and still found no evidence of obstruction or collusion. "House Democrats continue to relitigate the 2016 election, instead of accepting the fact that Americans duly  more

Rep. Gosar on Honoring Fallen Combat Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, during the Oversight & Reform Committee markup, my bill, H.R. 3314, passed and is now headed to the house floor. This bill would name the United States Post Office in Lake Havasu City, Arizona the "Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building." I introduced this legislation to honor six combat veterans from Lake Havasu: Carl Hammar, Dylan Thomas Reid, Anthony Jonathan Sausto, Patri  more

Rep. Gosar: Rudy Giuliani Comments Regarding Iranian Regime of Terror
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23: I rise today to include in the Record comments about the situation in Iran that I believe are relevant and should be widely shared. The comments, from former New York City Mayor and attorney to the U.S. President Rudy Giuliani, address peaceful regime change in Iran and the work of the Iranian Resistance. Giuliani delivered this speech at the Internation  more

Rep. Grijalva Announces Hiring of New Wounded Warrior Fellow in Arizona District Office
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Grijalva announced the hiring of Alexander Lofgren who will join Rep. Grijalva's district staff as part of the Wounded Warrior Fellowship program. Lofgren served four years in in the US Army as a Combat Engineer and deployed to Afghanistan in 2011. After leaving the military, he obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University. During his fellowship, Lofgren will w  more

Rep. Grijalva Applauds $5.2 Million Grant to Tucson International Airport
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced two grants at a combined total of $5.2 million to Tucson International Airport. The grants will be used to reconstruct a runway and rehabilitate a taxiway. "This grant money will provide improvements to the Tucson International Airport's runway, allowing them to continue improving their infrastructure to better serve the more than 3.2 million local res  more

Rep. Grijalva Celebrates Passage of $15 Minimum Wage After Championing Cause for Years
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives voted to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2025. The legislation will give approximately 33 million Americans a raise, lift 1.6 million people out of poverty, and phase-out the subminimum wages for tipped workers, teens, and individuals with disabilities. "While Republicans gave massive tax breaks to billionaires, CEOs, and giant corporations with their GOP Tax  more

Rep. Grijalva Issues Statement on $2.6 Million Grant Award to Tucson for Electric Buses
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement: This week, the Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Tucson a $2.6 million grant to purchase five zero-emission buses that would replace some of their oldest biodiesel fuel buses. The grant will allow Tucson to begin replacing an aging bus fleet while simultaneously reducing emissions that contribute to poor air quality. In May 2019, Rep. Grijalva wrote a letter to the FTA regarding Tucson's grant  more

Rep. Grijalva Issues Statement on Reports That Puerto Rican Gov. Rossello Will Resign
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on reports that Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello will resign: "Gov. Rossello's overdue resignation is a significant step in the recovery process, not the end. "The people of Puerto Rico have shown the world what can happen when a united public demands justice and accountability with a clear voice. "Now they must choose what comes next, and Congress must  more

Rep. Kirkpatrick Issues Statement on Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Arizona, issued the following statement after the House passed the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375): The legislation would require the Federal Communications Commission to adopt critical consumer protections, require all carriers, over time, to implement a new technology to make sure that caller-ID information is appropriately authenticated with no additional line item charge for consumers on their bill, allow the blocking of calls in a reaso  more

Reps. Gallego, Haaland Issue Statement on Trump Administration's Proposed Bears Ears Management Plan
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Reps. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, and Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement: Today, the Trump Administration published its proposed management plan for what remains of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah after the Trump Administration took drastic, unprecedented steps to illegally shrink the monument in 2017. The reduction strips protections from 85% of the sacred land protected by the original monument over the objections of millions of Americans and   more

Sen. McSally Federal Courts Bill Headed to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured Senate passage of her bipartisan bill to make the judicial system more accessible to victims, witnesses, parties, and jurors in northern and southern Arizona. The bill now heads to the president's desk. Currently, Arizonans living in and around Flagstaff and Yuma, including parties to cases, victims of crime, and jurors, must travel long distances for dis  more

Sen. McSally Issues Statement on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following statement applauding the passage of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: The bill will extend the fund through 2090, permanently compensating individuals who suffered physical harm or families of those who were killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, or the debris removal efforts that took place in the immediate aftermath of those crashes. "When victims were running out of the   more

Sen. McSally Issues Statement on Esper Confirmation as Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Mark Esper to be Defense Secretary on a bipartisan vote of 90-8: "At a critical time in a dangerous world, Secretary Esper is the strong leader our military needs. "After serving our country in uniform, Esper spent his civilian career ensuring that the men and women who serve in our armed forces have every tool necessary to do their job and do it well. "I am confident he will ser  more

Sen. McSally: Park Service to Preserve Sandra Day O'Connor House
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Following the efforts of U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ), today the National Park Service announced that they will list the Sandra Day O'Connor House in Tempe, Arizona on the National Register of Historic Places. "Sandra Day O'Connor is a trailblazer who had an immeasurable impact on not only our country, but our state as well," McSally said. "I applaud the National Park Service for recognizing her con  more

Sinema's LEGION Act Passes U.S. House, Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator's bipartisan legislation extending American Legion membership for veterans who served in undeclared conflicts is ready to be signed into law * * * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan LEGION Act--the first Senate bill sponsored by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema. The bill, already approved by the Senate, now heads to the President's desk to be   more

Two Sinema Bills Clear Key Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Sinema-backed Air Traffic Control Hiring Reform Act and the Broadband DATA Act passed the Senate Commerce Committee * * * Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee passed two bipartisan bills cosponsored by Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema. The Air Traffic Control Hiring Reform Act and the Broadband DATA Actboth passed the committee and now head to the Senate floor. "By working across the aisle,   more

Yuma Water Official: McSally Takes Action
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) took action to revitalize Yuma's Imperial Dam system by highlighting her legislation, the Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act. McSally's bill (S. 2044) gives local operators of federally-owned facilities the tools they need to maintain and improve aging water infrastructure in a timely manner. Eighty percent of the Bureau of Reclamation'  more