SURPRISE, AZ—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. “It is an honor to recognize the wonderful young artists throughout our district,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “We are so fortunate to have so many young people interested in the arts and I am so impressed by their talents. I offer my c... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA-37) introduced Carrie’s Law, a bill to end mandatory arbitration in instances of physical sexual assault. The bill was inspired by Carrie Bobb, an Arizona native and California resident who was physically sexually assaulted at a corporate event. Due to an arbitration clause in her employment contra... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Alex Beehler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and the Environment, and Donnie Lucas, Chief of Police at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground expressing concern over jurisdictional issues at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) and advocating for federal concurrent jurisdiction in the area... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, H.R. 7718, the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act, was passed on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) is a lead Republican sponsor of the bill. The bill was introduced earlier this year by Lesko along with Representatives Karen Bass (D-CA-37) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14). “I am... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to the United States Supreme Court: “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is immensely qualified and an excellent choice to serve on the United States Supreme Court. She is a distin... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump calling for a Presidential Proclamation to designate November 2020 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Lesko was joined by Representatives Andy Biggs (AZ-05) and Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in sending the letter. “Millions of Americans rely on hospice and palliative care for medical care, pain man... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. La Congresista Debbie Lesko de Arizona, distrito 8 (AZ-08) envió una carta al presidente Donald J.Trump pidiendo una Proclamación Presidencial para designar al mes de Noviembre del 2020 como El Mes de Hospicio Nacional y Cuidados Paliativos. Lesko se unió a los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes Andy Biggs de Arizona, Distrito 5 (AZ-05) y Matt Gaetz de Florida, Distrito ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Jim Jordan (R-OH-04), introduced the Holding Rioters Accountable Act of 2020 to hold the rioters responsible for destruction across our nation accountable for their actions and ensure local officials do not turn a blind eye to the chaos in our cities. “We have laws in our cou... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Hoy, la Congresista Debbie Lesko del Distrito 8 de Arizona (AZ-08) y un miembro de alto rango del Comité Judicial de la Cámara de Representantes, Congresisto Jim Jordan del Distrito 4 de Ohio (R-OH-04), presentaron el proyecto de ley “Holding Rioters Accountable Act of 2020” (Agitadores violentos deben hacerse responsables 2020) para responsabilizar a estos de la destrucción a tra... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko’s (AZ-08) bill to rename the Surprise Arizona United States Post Office at 14955 West Bell Road, in honor of Purple Heart recipient, Marc Lee, was passed by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. “I thank the members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee for passing this important legislation to recognize a distinguished veteran w... Read more »
