WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: In a newly released video, Arizonans from all walks of life describe the need to protect the Grand Canyon from new uranium mining claims ahead of an expected vote later this month on Chair Raul M. Grijalva's (D-Ariz.) Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. The video, available on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/RepRaulGrijalva/status/1184123552540348  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Decision rolls back decades-old Roadless Rule that protects air, water, and local jobs Cantwell, Gallego have introduced legislation to permanently protect Tongass * * * Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, criticized the Trump admini  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- 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 promised targeted oversight following the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to roll back existing protections for millions of acres of roadless national forests in Alaska. By undoing decades of environmental protections in roadless areas, the Trump ad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of five individuals for positions in the Trump administration on Oct. 16: Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, to be Secretary of the Air Force. Frank William Volk, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. Charles R. Eskridge III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. David John Novak, of Virginia, to be United States District Ju  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- 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 promised targeted oversight following the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to roll back existing protections for millions of acres of roadless national forests in Alaska. By undoing decades of environmental protections in roadless areas, the Trump administration threatens severe damage to millions of ac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-232) on legislation (H.R. 2490) to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 2490 is to amend the National Trails System Act to di  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-231) on legislation (H.R. 1314) to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 1314 is to reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, and for other purposes. Background and Need for Legislation Autho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-230) on legislation (H.R. 1014) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to territories of the U.S., to establish offshore wind lease sale requirements, to provide dedicated funding for coral reef conservation. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 1014 is to amend the Outer Continental Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-228) on legislation (H.R. 263) to rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of H.R. 263 is to rename the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge as the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-229) on legislation (H.R. 473) to authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Oct. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF THE BILL The purpose of H.R. 473 is to authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Colu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Last month, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a motion to condemn and censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his false retelling of the conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky during a recent hearing on the whistleblower complaint. The following House members are co-sponsors: 1. Kevin McCarthy 2. Steve Scalise 3. Liz Cheney 4. Tom Emmer 5. Mark Meadows   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) celebrated the announcement of the launch of Nammo Defense Systems Inc. in Mesa, Arizona. During the Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting, McSally spoke on Nammo's decision to headquarter its new defense venture, Nammo Defense Systems Inc., in Mesa, AZ, and to invest nearly $20 million in new infrastructure in Arizona. "Nammo Defense Systems mad  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct an outreach campaign to educate clinicians, Medicare beneficiaries with cognitive impairment, and their families on the assessment and care planning services cur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced an updated motion to condemn and censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his false retelling of the conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky during a recent Congressional hearing, for spreading false accusations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 election, and for concealing his dealings with the whi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the Committee on Education and Labor introduced the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill to lower the cost of college for students and families, improve the quality of higher education, and expand opportunity for students. The bill contains language introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to help combat the nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and impro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on the death of Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform: "Born a sharecroppers son, Elijah Cummings rose to become Chairman of one of the most powerful Committees on Capitol Hill - he lived the American dream. "As a member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, we worked on a number of issues together. "Though fierce divisions formed across most of our political system, Cha  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after joining members of the Justice for Warriors Caucus at 1st Sgt. John Hatley's hearing before the Army Clemency and Parole Board: "Innocent until proven guilty. The rule of law. These are words that echo in every court across our country. These words are rooted in the creation of our nation. Sadly, for 1SG John Hatley, the Uniform Code of Military Justice does not currently operate under these sacr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Grijalva joined Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott in introducing the College Affordability Act, the newest reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. The legislation would overhaul the current higher education system and significantly lower the cost of college for students and families. "A college degree is one of the best indicators for future success, yet millions of students are den  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Tomorrow, Oct. 17, the House Natural Resources Committee will host a "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony on Capitol Hill in partnership with the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. Religious leaders from multiple faiths will provide a blessing for all creatures and reflect on the importance of saving endangered species and the role of the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after signing on as an original cosponsor of legislation (H.Res.630) sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, to condemn and censure Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, for his retelling of the conversation between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky: "From the day of President Trump's inauguration, a group of House Democrats have aggressively pursued every avenue poss  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after Barbara Barrett was confirmed as Air Force Secretary: "Congratulations to my fellow Arizonan, Barbara Barrett, for becoming the next U.S. Air Force secretary! "Barbara is supremely qualified for this role and will do a phenomenal job as head of the Department of the Air Force. "I look forward to working with her to protect Luke Air Force Base located in my district and the F-35 program, modernize our mil  more

PEORIA, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Ken Fuellbier from the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Kristin Slice, a West Valley native, with Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition for her work with Peoria Forward and One Million Cups. Peoria Forward is a partnership between Arizona State University Entrepreneurship + Innovation and the City of Peoria which provides tools, innovations, and support to leaders, entrepre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Scott (R-SC), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Rob Portman (R-OH) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging immediate Senate consideration of the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or SECURE Act. "This bipartisan legislation would expand access to r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Late last night, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass H.R.4665, the Medicare Vision Act, out of Committee to the full House of Representatives for a final vote. "Eye exams, glasses, and routine vision procedures are necessary components to comprehensive health care for Arizona seniors," said Rep. O'Halleran. "I'm pleased that my colleagues on Energy and Commerce voted to pass our bill tha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to pull back U.S. troops in Syria despite knowledge of Turkey's planned operation into the area: "Defense decisions such as these are extremely serious and have the power to negatively affect innocent lives and the balance of our geopolitical relationships; they should be approached carefully and with input from our military experts and intelligence community. "This r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), with Reps. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), introduced the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, legislation to expand Medicare Part B coverage to include routine vision benefits. Currently, Medicare only covers surgery and screenings for people who are at a high risk of getting cataracts and glaucoma. "Eyeglasses and routine eye exam  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) welcomed veterans from Arizona to Washington, D.C. for the first Honor Flight Arizona to welcome veterans from the Vietnam War. Congressman Schweikert met the veterans at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington for their first stop during their tour of seven military memorials throughout Washington, D.C. The group traveled to D.C. to visit each of the military memori  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: I have only been in Congress for nine months, but watching Elijah Cummings at work will have a lifetime impact on me. "He spoke with such moral authority, not just because of his oratory skills, but because he was decent and fair, and a tireless champion for the less fortunate and the enduring ideals that make America great. "His passing is a tremendous loss f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) sent a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration supporting the agency's upcoming session on a blueprint for "A New Era of Smarter Food Safety" which will focus on maintaining food safety through technologies including blockchain. "Blockchain technology appl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Ambassador Barbara Barrett to be the Air Force Secretary: "Ambassador Barrett's confirmation is a win for Arizona, our Air Force, and our nation. "She is the perfect fit to lead the Air Force in these dangerous and uncertain times. As soon as the position was open, I called my longtime friend Barbara, to ask her to be willing to serve in this role, and encouraged President Trump to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) visited with Vietnam veterans visiting Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Arizona. This is the first time Honor Flight Arizona has ever provided a trip solely for Vietnam-era veterans. "Thank you for your service and welcome home!" McSally said. "I served 26 years in the Air Force and when we would come home from our deployments our country welcomed us and I know   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to award $1.75 million to the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to increase water supply and clean drinking water for the Navajo Nation. "The resources awarded today will help ensure that members of the Navajo Nation have the clean drinking water they need," said Sinema. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema spoke at a Senate Aging Committee hearing focused on preventing seniors from dangerous falls. "Nearly one in three Arizona seniors report falling each year, but falling does not need to become a part of growing older. There are a range of early interventions and technologies which can reduce the risk of falling and mitigate the consequences," said Sinema. Falls are t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries and Weather issued the following hearing information: Research and Innovation: Ensuring America's Economic and Strategic Leadership at 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 22: This hearing will examine the role that research and innovation play in ensuring U.S. leadership in the global economy. Witnesses: * Rebecca Blank, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Madi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli and discussed their work encouraging continued economic growth in Prescott. "Mayor Mengarelli and I are working to expand job and business opportunities for the City of Prescott," said Sinema. Sinema recently applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's decision to award the City of Prescott $244,622 for hou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema joined a bipartisan group of Senators in asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote its care planning benefit that helps improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients. The care planning benefit reimburses health care providers for time spent creating disease management plans with patients and their caregivers. However, in 2017 less t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Home Health Payment Innovation Act, which lowers costs through innovative payment models and protects Arizona seniors' access to critical home health care services through Medicare. "Lowering costs and protecting access to home health care ensures all Arizona seniors can get critical in-home health services," said Sinema. The Centers for Me  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Renewable Energy Extension Act, legislation that extends the solar energy Investment Tax Credit by five years, saving Arizona homeowners money and fueling jobs in the state's fast-growing solar industry. "Extending solar energy tax credits saves Arizona families money while creating jobs and growing Arizona's leadership in the solar industry," said Sin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: A bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Greg Stanton and Rep. Greg Steube of Florida advanced through the House Judiciary Committee today with unanimous support. The bill, H.R. 4258, would permanently extend security protection of Justices of the Supreme Court outside the Supreme Court grounds. The congressmen introduced the bill in September. Current law authorizes the Supreme Court Police to protect justices  more