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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday October 13, 2019 ( 20 items )  

Chair Grijalva, Sen. Menendez, Reps. Velazquez, Ocasio-Cortez Urge Puerto Rico Housing Authority to Minimize Low Income Community Displacement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Natural Resources Committee Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) sent a joint letter today urging the Puerto Rico Department of Housing to immediately address deficiencies in the Home Repair, Reconstruction, or Relocation Program (R3 Program), which is being implemented with federal disaster recovery funds. Th  more

Grijalva, Garcia, Gallego, Davis Pen Letter Demanding Answers From ICE About Militarization of Operations, Construction of Urban Warfare' Training Centers
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Danny K. Davis (IL-07) sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence raising deep concerns about reports that the agency is building an "urban warfare" training facility in Fort Benning, Georgia modeled on neighborhoods in Chicago and Arizona. ICE awarde  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-224) on legislation (H.R. 2181) to provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain federal land in New Mexico. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 4. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of H.R. 2181 is to provide for the withdrawal and protection of certain Federal land in the state of New Mexico. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION The Bureau  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Colorado Outdoor Recreation, Economy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-226) on legislation (H.R. 823) to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas and conservation areas in Colorado. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 4. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 823 is to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation   more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-222) on legislation (H.R. 1373) to to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in Arizona. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 4. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of H.R. 1373 is to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heri  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Uranium Classification Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-225) on legislation (H.R. 3405) to direct the secretary of the Interior to revise the final list of critical minerals. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 4. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of H.R. 3405 is to direct the Secretary of the Interior to revise the Final List of Critical Minerals, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGIS  more

House Natural Resources Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Natural Resources subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the U.S. issued the following hearing information: Legislative hearing on the Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act and the Klamath Tribe Judgment Fund Repeal Act at 1324 Longworth House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16: Legislative hearing on the following bills: * H.R. 3160 (Rep. Tom O'Halleran), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land located in Pinal County, Arizona, into   more

Rep. Biggs Calls for Recusal of Adam Schiff From Unauthorized Impeachment Inquiry
GILBERT, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: This afternoon, Congressman Andy Biggs and several colleagues from the House Freedom Caucus sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, requesting the immediate recusal of Chairman Adam Schiff as the head of the unauthorized impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: "For over two years, Adam Schiff misled the American people with his numerous atte  more

Rep. Biggs Leads Call for Release of Volker Deposition Transcript
GILBERT, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter on behalf of the House Freedom Caucus to Chairman Schiff, Chairman Engel, and Chairman Cummings, demanding the release of the full transcript of former special U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker's, October 3 deposition. Congressman Biggs released the following statement: "After claiming for more than two years that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians to infl  more

Rep. Gallego Issues Statement on President Trump Syria Policy Announcement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Syria policy announcement: "Last night's announcement that the United States would be abandoning the Kurds is another stark reminder that "America First" means "America Alone." "President Trump attacks the very people and relationships most needed to ensure our security. He throws his own people under the bus -- even his Defense Department, who were reportedly blindsided by this anno  more

Rep. Gallego: House Dems Press Trump Admin for Answers on Abrupt Change in Syria Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), William Keating (MA-09), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jason Crow (CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) -- all members of the House Foreign Affairs or Armed Services Committees -- are demanding answe  more

Rep. Stanton Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to remove U.S. troops from northern Syria: "President Trump's erratic decision-making on the global stage is becoming increasingly harmful, and his latest dangerous choice will place American soldiers at greater risk in the future. "Abandoning our Kurdish allies--who have fought alongside us in the battle against ISIS--opens the door for their slaughter. "The Preside  more

Reps. Garcia, Davis, Gallego, Grijalva Demand Answers From ICE About Militarization of Operations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * - "Urban Warfare" training facility modeled after Chicago and Arizona neighborhoods is of deep concern * * * Congressmen Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) are leading a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence raising their deep concerns about reports that the agency is bui  more

Sen. Sinema Holds Roundtable With Luke Air Force Base Leadership and Membrs of Fighter Country Partnership
GLENDALE, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with leaders from Luke Air Force Base and members of the Fighter Country Partnership to discuss the base's challenges, opportunities for growth, and Sinema's continued support for Arizona's military installations. "Hearing directly from the leadership at Luke Air Force Base and members of the Fighter Country Partnership provides me valuable   more

Sen. Sinema Hosts Veterans Advisory Council Roundtable, Discusses Combatting Veteran Suicide
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator also presented signed Legion Act to American Legion Arizona State Chairman * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a Veterans Advisory Council roundtable discussion to address mental health and suicide prevention initiatives for Arizona veterans. Sinema also presented a signed copy of her bipartisan Legion Act to the American Legion Arizona State Chairman. Sinema's Legion  more

Sen. Sinema Meets With Havasupai Tribe Council Members
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with Havasupai Tribe council members and discussed the need to protect the Grand Canyon and expand broadband for the Havasupai Reservation. "I pledge to continue partnering with tribal leaders to protect the Grand Canyon and support opportunities for the Havasupai Tribe," said Sinema. Approximately 700 members of the Havasupai Tribe live in the Grand Canyon  more

Sen. Sinema Tours Luke Air Force Base and Receives Briefing From Base Commander
GLENDALE, Arizona, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema visited Luke Air Force Base where she met with Brigadier General Todd Canterbury, Commander of the 56th Fighter Wing. They toured the base and discussed how to improve the health and welfare of the Airmen stationed at Luke. "Luke Air Force Base plays a critical role in keeping American families safe and secure, and I'm committed to protecting resources for the   more

Sinema Meets With Sky Harbor TSA to Discuss Keeping Arizona Safe
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator views innovative security measures helping process travelers quickly and safely * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) leaders at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona and discussed the airport's innovative technology enhancing travelers' flying experience while keeping Arizonans and Americans safe and secure. "Sky Har  more

Sinema Receives Update on Tempe Streetcar Progress
TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Following Major Grant Announcement Following Sinema requests, the Tempe Streetcar Project earned $75 million in transportation funding * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema recently met with leaders from Valley Metro and the City of Tempe to receive an update on the Tempe Streetcar. Following a request from Sinema, the Tempe Streetcar recently received $75 million in resources from the   more

Sinema-Backed Bill Helps Veterans Access Outdoor Therapy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored a bipartisan bill that helps expand public land access to veterans for outdoor therapy and rehabilitation treatments as they heal from the wounds of war. "Arizona's public lands offer unique recreational and therapeutic options and our military veterans should have full access to such opportunities," said Sinema. "The wild lands of the American West helped to hea  more