Lesko Statement on Debt Limit Vote in U.S. House

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the debt limit deal: “Although I appreciate the hard work put into negotiating a debt ceiling deal with the president, I cannot in good conscience vote for the current version of the debt ceiling bill. I am concerned that the bill allows unlimited…

Lesko Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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SURPRISE, AZ—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. “I want to congratulate this year’s outstanding Congressional Art Competition winners,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “Each year, I am impressed by the talented young artists in our district. I am grateful to our student artists…

Lesko; Schneider Introduce Legislation to Simplify Tax Deadlines

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the bipartisan Tax Deadline Simplification Act to change the estimated tax payment deadlines to a uniform, quarterly schedule. “The IRS has set tax payment deadlines at uneven intervals, which can cause confusion for our nation’s hardworking taxpayers,” said Congresswoman…

Lesko Legislation to Save Gas Stoves Passes House Energy and Commerce Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support. Watch her full remarks here. “I am proud that the Save Our Gas Stoves Act has passed out of the…

Lesko Reintroduces Bill to Stop Federal Grants from Going to Organizations that Violate Federal Law

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Stop the Outlay of Payments Act to stop payments to organizations when they violate the terms of their agreement with the federal government. This legislation was first introduced after reports that EcoHealth Alliance failed to report the results of experiments at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in a…

Lesko Introduces Legislation to Bolster Domestic Uranium Production

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Domestic Uranium Saves America Act (Domestic USA Act) to provide a pathway for increased domestic uranium production by adding uranium to the United States’ Critical Minerals List. “As a matter of national security, we should not be reliant on foreign adversaries for our critical mineral needs,” said…

Lesko Hosts Press Conference to Protect Women’s Rights

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) hosted a press conference to highlight the need for Congress to pass the Women’s Bill of Rights to affirm the importance of acknowledging women and their unique and distinguishing characteristics and recognize their contributions to our nation. Lesko was joined by Riley Gaines, a 12 time All-American swimmer with 5 SEC titles who…

Lesko Bill to Save Gas Stoves Passes Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Watch her full remarks here. “I am proud that my legislation, the Save…

Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Support Broadband Expansion

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited (CABLE) Expansion Act to enact clear approval process deadlines for franchise authorities relating to broadband projects. This legislation will expedite critical processes to remove roadblocks to rapid broadband expansion. “Delays in the approval process…

Lesko Statement on House Passage of the Secure the Border Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Secure the Border Act: “I was proud to vote for House Republicans’ H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. I represent a border state and have been to the southern border multiple times. We are unquestionably facing a historic border crisis,…

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