WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2022, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day to recognize the important contributions amateur radio operators have made to our nation. “Throughout history, amateur radio operators have provided invaluable services to our communities,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “I am proud to r... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) offered the following statement after the final passage of Pelosi’s Partisan Payoff in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Americans need targeted, immediate relief from COVID-19, not $1.9 trillion added to the national debt to pay for partisan wish list items and other provisions that won’t take effect until years from now. Democrats... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting a briefing on the ongoing crisis at the southern border. “I am extremely alarmed by recent reports of the escalating crisis at our southern border,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “As a representative of a border state, I am very concerned about the Biden Adm... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) offered the following statement after voting against Pelosi’s Partisan Payoff: “The bill voted on today in the U.S. House of Representatives was not relief, it was a partisan payoff for Nancy Pelosi and her cronies. At a time when American families are struggling, Arizona seniors are waiting for vaccines, and small businesses are shut... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the Semele Massacre of 1933 when the Iraqi armed forces brutally massacred an estimated 3,000 unarmed Assyrian men, women, and children; and looted and destroyed over 60 Assyrian villages. “It is my honor to once again introduce this important legislation to commemorate the Semele Ma... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited (CABLE) Expansion Act to institute clear approval process deadlines for franchise authorities for broadband projects. This legislation will expedite critical processes to remove roadblocks to rapid broadband expansion. “As we work to rapidly expand broadband access for Americans acro... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) led a letter to Acting Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Tami Perriello asking that future Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans be withheld from Planned Parenthood and requesting an update on the SBA’s attempt to regain funds from previous PPP loans that were granted to Planned Parenthood erroneously. Lesko was join... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) offered an amendment in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce markup on Democrats’ COVID-19 relief package. The amendment protects life and supports youth suicide prevention. “Many across our nation are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “As we consider additional relief, we must ensure th... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced her Stop China’s IP Theft Act to ban visas into the United States for Chinese government officials, active duty members of the Chinese military, and senior members of the Chinese Community Party and their family members. Lesko also introduced this legislation in the 116th Congress. “We cannot continue to tolerate China’s attempt... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) led a letter to Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Robert J. Fenton, Jr., requesting an emergency vaccine allotment for the state of Arizona. Arizona Representatives Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), and David Schweikert (AZ-06) joined Lesko on the letter. “My office has heard from Governor D... Read more »
