WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally, alongside Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09) wrote to Congressional leaders about mail delivery delays in Arizona due to the partial consolidation of the Tucson processing center. The delegation members urged leade  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released the final changes to three proposed rules of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These changes undermine the intention of ESA and put thousands of species at risk of extinction at a time when scientists aresounding the al  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Closes Gap in Law on Terrorist Activities * * * Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) released a discussion draft of legislation to add specific punishments for acts of domestic terrorism and provide federal law enforcement with new charging options. McSally intends to introduce the legislation when the Senate returns in September. Under current law, domestic terrorism, while defined in the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide relief for millions of traveling parents who are currently inconvenienced by the inconsistent screening of baby products by Transportation Security Administration (TSA). "Parents who travel with small children face their own unique challenges," said McSally. "No parent should have to worry about being singled out du  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) expressed their concerns about provisions in the Department of Commerce's latest tomato suspension agreement proposal which would be detrimental to Arizona's economy and workforce. "We trust that the Department shares our goals of supporting U.S. jobs and giving U.S. consumers choices in their fresh produce options," the Senators wrote. "Accor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced a bipartisan land exchange agreement between the University of Arizona (UA) and the United States Forest Service (USFS), which would grant UA ownership of a ranch to be used for its veterinary medicine program. The bill would facilitate an exchange, with the UA acquiring the 13.3-acre V-V Ranch headquarters near Camp Verde, AZ from t  more

GILBERT, Arizona, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy and to affirm the sanctity of life at all stages. 82 U.S. Representatives cosponsored this resolution. Congressman Biggs, Members of Congress, and leaders from pro-life organizations issued the following statements: "Thirty-five years ago this month, President Ronald Reagan's representat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released the final changes to three proposed rules of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These changes undermine the intention of ESA and put thousands of species at risk of extinction at a time when scientists are sounding the alarms that we are losing species at unprecedented rates  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement: Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new public charge rule that would prevent individuals from attaining lawful permanent residence based off their use of certain government benefits. DHS published the rule on the federal register today, and it will go into effect in 60 days. In response, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva issued the following statement: "In the aftermath of cruel immigration raids  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on the death of White Mountain Apache Chairman Ronnie Lupe: "Chairman Lupe served the White Mountain Apache Tribe for more than five decades, and he left behind a legacy of accomplishments that benefitted the tribe's communities and the entire region. "It was an honor to have known and worked with Chairman Lupe over the years. "I saw his passion for the White Mountain Apache people and the selfless work h  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after President Trump signed her bipartisan, bicameral bill to make the judicial system more accessible to victims, witnesses, parties and jurors in northern and southern Arizona, into law: "This is a great win for Arizonans in northern and southern Arizona. "Now, federal proceedings can be held in Yuma and Flagstaff and the ability to access our justice system has been made just a little bit easier. "I wan  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema visited Tempe's Four Peaks Brewing Company where she participated in Brew Across America. Brew Across America is an annual brewing competition where members of Congress brew their own beer at local breweries, and then bring the finished product to D.C. for a Capitol Hill-wide competition in the fall. "Arizona breweries like Four Peaks Brewing create jobs, invest in co  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator was joined by the Export-Import Bank Chairwoman Kimberly Reed and discussed the importance of the Bank for Arizona businesses * * * Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema brought her "Kyrsten Means Business" tour to Copper State Bolt and Nut Co. in Phoenix to meet employees, learn about challenges and opportunities facing Arizona businesses, and discuss the importance of renewing the Expor  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona State University alumna and lecturer, spoke with students in ASU's Early Start program, which helps first-generation college students transition to university life. "Education and hard work were my keys to opportunity, and I'm working to ensure every student gets his or her shot at the American Dream. " Sinema said. Early Start programs offer ASU students a  more