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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday December 08, 2019 ( 35 items )  

Another Sinema Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - The bipartisan Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act permanently renews Supreme Court security * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisan Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act, which permanently renews security for the Supreme Court, was signed into law. Sinema introduced the bill with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (S.C.). "Permanently renewing t  more

Chair Grijalva Warns Bernhardt of Potential Liability on Forced BLM Staff Move Without Disparate Impact Analysis - Reiterates Doc Requests
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: In a new letter (http://bit.ly/2rSYmbe) to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt this morning, Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) warns of potential legal liability for the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) stemming from BLM's forced move of employees based in Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colo., and elsewhere thro  more

Chair Grijalva, Committee Democrats to Introduce Landmark Climate Change Legislation Slashing Emissions From Public Lands and Waters
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- 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 several members of the Natural Resources Committee will lead a press conference at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to unveil their flagship legislation to fight the climate crisis. Members will discuss the legislation's importance and describe the path it provides to end our public lands' and waters' contr  more

Lesko to Nadler: 'Follow Your Own Advice and Cancel These Hearings'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler demanding Chairman Nadler cancel all impeachment proceedings in the Judiciary Committee until his three-pronged test as outlined on MSNBC on November 26, 2018 is achieved. Text of the letter is available here (https://lesko.house.gov/uploadedfiles/scanned_from_.pdf) and below. December 4, 2019 The Honorable   more

Natural Resources Committee Advances Bills to Protect Native Women, Children and Families, Designate Wilderness, and Recover Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: Today Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) led a Committee markup to advance key Natural Resources priorities, including bills to protect Native women, children and families from violence. Among other measures, the Committee approved H.R. 3977, sponsored by Committee Vice Chair Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), which expands the jurisdiction of tribal courts to pro  more

New Bipartisan Sinema Bill Cuts Red Tape, Helps Arizona Businesses Thrive
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator's bill requires a commission to examine government rules and cut burdensome red tape * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Restore the Partnership Act with Republican Senator Lamar Alexander (Tenn.). The Senators' bill requires a commission to examine federal, state, local and tribal governmental rules and cut red tape in order to help Arizona businesses th  more

New Letter: Grijalva Warns Bernhardt of Potential Liability on Forced BLM Staff Move Without Disparate Impact Analysis - Reiterates Doc Requests
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: In a new letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt this morning, Chair Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) warns of potential legal liability for the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) stemming from BLM's forced move of employees based in Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colo., and elsewhere throughout the West. Without analyzing the forced move's potential impacts on BLM   more

O'Halleran Demands Answers From NRC on Contract Operations in Navajo Nation Uranium Mining Remediation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Late last month, following news that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had contracted the independent firm Tetra Tech to assist in uranium mining remediation on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) raising his concerns over reports that revealed Tetra Tech EC, a subsidiary to the parent c  more

O'Halleran Leads Group of Arizona, New Mexico Lawmakers in House Resolution Calling on EPA to Act on Uranium Mine Cleanup
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) joined a group of lawmakers from Arizona and New Mexico to introduce H.Res 737, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must do more to clean up and remediate toxic, abandoned uranium mine sites on the Navajo Nation. "From World War II until the end of the Cold War, millions of tons of uranium  more

President Signs Stanton's Bipartisan SCOTUS Security Bill
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Stanton Joins Small Number of Freshman Dems with Bills Signed into Law this Year * * * Last week, President Trump signed into law a bill introduced by freshman Rep. Greg Stanton to permanently extend security protections for Supreme Court Justices outside the court grounds. This is Stanton's first sponsored bill signed into law. Stanton first introduced H.R. 4258 in September with Rep. Greg Steub  more

Rep. Biggs: President Trump's Economy Brings Americans Holiday Cheer
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released its Employment Situation Report for November, showing an increase of 266,000 jobs, a lowered unemployment rate of 3.5%, and a yearly wage rate uptick of 3.1%. Americans are taking notice, just look at the headlines. CNBC said that "the jobs market turned in a stellar performance in November." Bloomberg News stated that "U.S. Jobs Trounce Forecasts; Wages Heat Up." U  more

Rep. Gallego Bill to Protect Native American Children Approved in Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Native American Child Protection Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Chairman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples and Ranking Member Paul Cook (R-CA). The bipartisan legislation improves and reauthorizes several programs within the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act in order to improve   more

Rep. Gallego Issues Statement on World AIDS Day
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: "World AIDS Day is both a day of mourning and one of celebration. First, we take the time to honor the memories of those we've lost to HIV/AIDS and to remember the human toll of this devastating illness. "Today we also celebrate the major strides that the global health community has made in the fight against HIV/AIDS. "We recognize these advancements, and renew our commi  more

Rep. Grijalva Concludes Congressional Delegation to United Nations Climate Summit in Madrid
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva returned from a Congressional Delegation trip led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the 2019 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25) held in Madrid, Spain. In addition to Rep. Grijalva and Speaker Pelosi, 13 Members of Congress joined the delegation and expressed their support for the climate action commitments made in the Paris Climate Agreement. President Trump be  more

Rep. Grijalva Joins Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Madrid for COP25 on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Rep. Grijalva joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bicameral Congressional Delegation to Madrid, Spain for the 2019 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP25. "I am proud to join this bicameral Congressional Delegation and demonstrate the commitment of the vast majority of Americans that support urgent action on climate change" said Rep. Grijalva. "There should be no climate change d  more

Rep. Lesko Issues Statement on Drafting of Impeachment Articles Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, directed Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, to proceed with drafting of impeachment articles against President Trump: "Yesterday, Chairman Nadler dragged in three liberal law professors who donate to Democrat candidates to testify before our committee. Their bias against President Trump was abundantly clear, with one witness even att  more

Rep. Lesko Presents Anthem Veteran With Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition
ANTHEM, Arizona, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Mike Spinelli, Vietnam Veteran and Anthem resident, with Arizona's District 8 Congressional Recognition. Mike was nominated because of his lifetime of dedicated service to our country, community, and veterans. "Mike's service to our country during the Vietnam War has led to a life of public service," said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). "One of the many wa  more

Rep. O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Tribal Elders
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), along with Reps. Deb Haaland (NM-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Lujan, introduced the Tribal Elder Care Improvement Act, legislation to expand supportive services for aging Native American populations. "Across Indian Country, tribal elders face unique challenges and barriers when seeking health care close to home and family. On average,  more

Rep. O'Halleran: House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to End Bad Robocalls
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran voted to pass the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrent (TRACED) Act, bipartisan legislation that cracks down on bad robocalls and scam calls. "I, like so many Americans, receive countless robocalls every single week, often from spoofed numbers that appear to be dialing from just down the road" said Rep. O'Halleran. "Not only are these calls frustrati  more

Rep. Schweikert Congratulates 2019 Congressional App Challenge Winners
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Schweikert (AZ-06) recognized the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winners for Arizona's 6th Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge winners are BASIS Scottsdale students Bianca Hanley, Zakary Hori, Jeffrey Liang and Ben Plate. The group developed ThoughtCache, an app where users can store and retrieve thoughts. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual competit  more

Reps. Schweikert, Kind Lead Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming United States' Commitment to World Trade Organization
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release: * * * - The resolution also calls for the US to work with allies to pursue reforms that address longstanding concerns with the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body * * * Today, Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), along with a bipartisan group of members from the House Committee on Ways and Means introduced a House resolution encouraging the Administration to participate with  more

Sen. Cramer: Army Corps Awards Fisher Industries Contract for Border Wall Construction
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a border wall contract to Fisher Sand and Gravel, a Dickinson, North Dakota-based company. "Fisher Industries will receive almost $270 million of this nearly $400 million project, which will go toward designing and building physical barriers along about 31 miles of the southern border in Yuma, Arizona," sai  more

Sen. Gardner Recognizes Pearl Harbor Anniversary and Survivors on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) spoke on the floor of the United States Senate today recognizing the upcoming 78th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the three remaining survivors of the USS Arizona. Click here to view Senator Gardner's remarks (https://sengardner.box.com/s/x6ap9e40ajk6gm174wct9jf539ge7595). "On Saturday, December 7th, millions of Americans across the country will pay tribute   more

Sen. Hoeven Issues Statement on Fisher Industries Being Awarded Contract to Construct Border Wall in Yuma
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers awarded Fisher Sand and Gravel, Dickinson, North Dakota, with a contract to construct the border wall in Yuma, Arizona. Fisher Industries will receive nearly $270 million of a $400 million contract: "Fisher Industries has the right experience to build the wall on the southern border and we're pleased that the Army Corps of Engineers has selected them to design and build t  more

Sen. McSally Introduces Judge Scott Rash at Judiciary Committee Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced Judge Scott Rash to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee as they consider his nomination for U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona. McSally's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Feinstein, and members of the Judiciary Committee, thank you very much for allowing me this opportunity to introduce the committee to Judg  more

Sen. McSally Secures Commonsense, Necessary Win for Female Tricare Users
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) secured confirmation from the Department of Defense that the most effective breast cancer screening option is now available for active-duty female servicemembers and others covered under Tricare. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery wrote to McSally to report that her request to add Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), to TRICARE's coverage, w  more

Sen. McSally: Military Housing 'Slumlord' CEOs Should Spend Holidays in Military Housing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today proposed that military housing CEOs experience firsthand the unacceptable living conditions to which they have subjected military families. During a U.S. Committee on Armed Services hearing on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) privatized housing findings, McSally highlighted the continuing issue of substandard living conditions in military housing facilit  more

Sen. Sinema Calls for Improved Broadband Access and Cell Reception for Rural Arizona
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema during a Senate Commerce Committee called for improved broadband access for Arizonans in rural areas and improved cell reception in areas of Arizona with poor reception. "Expanding broadband access improves telehealth, education, and public safety for Arizona communities," said Sinema, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee. Sinema highlighted the concerns of Arizo  more

Sen. Sinema Introduces Arizona Nominee Judge John Hinderaker at Senate Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Sinema worked with the White House to advance Hinderaker's nomination * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced Judge John Hinderaker at his Senate Nomination Hearing for U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Arizona. "Judge Hinderaker brings to the bench a wealth of legal knowledge, decades of litigation experience, and a stellar reputation for integrity and fairness. I'm p  more

Sen. Sinema Introduces Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator's bipartisan bill, named for Arizona veteran, builds on previous Network of Support Act * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the bipartisan Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act--legislation requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to create networks of support for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life. The bill is named after Arizona Army vetera  more

Sen. Sinema Meets With Indian Health Services Leader
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema met with Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Principal Deputy Director of Indian Health Services, to discuss how his agency can better support Arizona's tribal communities. "I'm partnering with tribal communities in Arizona to ensure the federal government makes good on its promise to provide critical health services to all Native Americans," said Sinema. Sinema is working   more

Senate Approves Sinema Bill Protecting Arizonans' Retirement Benefits From Fraud
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator's bipartisan bill cracks down on federal retirement fraud and misuse * * * The U.S. Senate approved Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisan Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act. The Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act, introduced by Sinema, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), strengthens penalties against criminals who steal or misuse federal retir  more

Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following hearing information: Nominations at 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:00 a.m. on Dec. 4: Witnesses Panel I: * Andrew Lynn Brasher, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Panel II: * Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California * John C. Hinderaker, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona * Joshua M. Kindred, to b  more

Sens. Graham, Sinema Issue Statement After President Trump Signed Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act Into Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following statements after President Trump signed the Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act (H.R. 4258) into law: The bill permanently reauthorizes security for Supreme Court Justices. The Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act passed Congress in November. Graham and Sinema sponsored the Senate version of the legislat  more

Sinema Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting Parents in Critical First Year Following Births, Adoptions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * - First-of-its-kind bipartisan bicameral plan allows families to receive advance Child Tax Credits to offset leave, childcare, other expenses * * * Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, along with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy (LA), Democratic Congressman Colin Allred (TX), and Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY), today introduced bipartisan legislation to provide working families with   more