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 »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Border Crisis Prevention Act to address the root causes of our nation’s border crisis, including issues with our asylum system, a lack of immigration judges, and barriers to detention. “Our nation is experiencing a national security and humanitarian crisis at our border,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “To address this crisis, we m... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the bipartisan VA Medical Center Transparency Act to increase transparency between Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, Congress, and veterans. Lesko once again introduced this legislation with Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-3). “I am excited to once again introduce this important legislation to help members of ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced her appointment to the House Republican Whip Team, a prestigious position within the conference. Lesko will serve as an Assistant Whip to Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA-1). “It is an honor to be selected by Whip Scalise to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 117th Congress,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “I look forward to w... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced her Make Education Local Act to put individual states in charge of their education policies by allowing individual states to submit their own education plans, known as a State Management Decision, to the Secretary of Education and consolidating their funding from the federal government under one grant. Lesko also introduc... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act to prohibit dismemberment abortions and allow a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion to file a civil action against the person who knowingly performs the procedure. Lesko also introduced this legislation in the 116th Congress. “I am proud to reintroduce this important legislation... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a resolution recognizing Medicare and Social Security as an important benefit that must be protected for current enrollees and strengthened for the future. Lesko introduced the same resolution in the 115th and 116th Congresses. “Today, I once again introduced a resolution to protect Social Security and Medicare for our seni... Read more »
