WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced H.R. 7722, the Unleashing American Resources Act, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to reissue the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange to allow the Arizona facility to immediately begin production. “At a time when the United States is in desperate need of critical m... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Critical Path Initiative (CPI) which allows the FDA to enter into public-private partnerships with universities and non-profit organizations to modernize drug and medical device development. “In order for the United States to stay ahead of the curve in the develop... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. The investigation is currently under the control of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. “It’s time for President Biden’s Department of Justice to turn over control of the Hunter Biden investigation a... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a pair of bills aimed at curtailing recent efforts by the Biden Administration to allow individuals to select “X” as their gender or sex designation on travel documents, including passports and TSA PreCheck applications, in lieu of male or female. The bills, the Traditional Screening Application (TSA) Act and the Traditiona... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswomen Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) introduced the Securing the Border for Public Health Act to allow for the implementation of Title 42 Public Health Authorities to stop the import of certain controlled substances including narcotics, opiates, opium derivatives, and fentanyl-related substances. “Our nation is facing a drug crisis an... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden announced he would rescind critical Title 42 public health protections: “President Biden and Democrats removed the last line of defense at our Southern Border with the rescinding of Title 42. Since his first day in office, Biden has enacted reckless border policies that signal ... Read more »
SURPRISE, ARIZONA—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented Veterans IV Veterans Motorcycle Association in Goodyear, AZ with a Congressional Recognition for their dedication to assisting those who are struggling with housing, legal, and mental issues. Veterans IV Veterans Motorcycle Association is a group of veterans who serve other veterans. “I am honored to recognize the Veterans IV Vete... Read more »
SURPRISE, ARIZONA—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented the Glendale Arizona Historical Society in Glendale, AZ with a Congressional Recognition for their dedication to historic preservation. Since 1973, the Glendale Arizona Historical Society has been preserving Glendale's history, supporting scholarly research, and stimulating public interest in Glendale's past. “I am proud to recogn... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement in response to President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union address: “The State of the Union is in Crisis. Gasoline, grocery, and energy prices are soaring, crime has risen through the roof, the southern border is wide open, fentanyl is killing our kids, and war has broken out in Ukraine. President B... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Advancing Hydrogen Power Research and Development Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit a report to Congress on the development of hydrogen technologies. This bill also requires FERC to establish a pilot program for hydrogen blending projects that integrate hydrogen into existing natural gas ... Read more »
