Gisele Norberg from the Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. Founded in 1996, Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue is a no-kill, non-profit cat rescue serving the Sun Cities area. “For many, pets are like family, but unfortunately not all pets have found their forever home,” said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). “Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue offers foster care, shelters, adoption services and more for cats who need...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented 30 students in Ms. Kathyrn Winters’ second grade class at Imagine Rosefield with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition for becoming published authors. The students wrote and illustrated their own book of poetry titled “Our Poems”. “Publishing their very own book is a fantastic learning experience for these children,” said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). “The creativity of the poems and the hard work they put into their book were very impre...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) today introduced H.R. 6016, legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 14955 W. Bell Road in Surprise, Arizona as the “Marc Lee Memorial Post Office Building”. In 2006, Marc Alan Lee, a Navy SEAL, was killed in action in Iraq. He was the first SEAL to lose his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom after a fierce firefight while on patrol in Ramadi. In an effort to protect his fellow teammates, Marc exposed himself to direct enemy fi...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced today the Veteran Resource Rally Point on Saturday, March 14 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria. Congresswoman Lesko’s Veteran Resource Rally Point will feature accredited Veteran Benefit Counselors and is open to all Active Duty U.S. Military, Reservists and National Guard service members, veterans and their family members in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District. Veteran Resource Rally Point Saturday, March 14, 2020...
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Today, the House Homeland Security Committee passed Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) and Rep. Xochitl Torres Small’s (D-NM) recently introduced bill, H.R. 5828—DHS Illicit Border Tunnel Defense Act, which authorizes funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remediate illicit, cross-border tunnels and directs CBP to create a strategic plan to improve and expand upon tunnel interdiction operations at our southern border. “Transnational criminal organizations are constantly looking for ways to exp...
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Today, the top Republican on the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee, Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), and Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) introduced H.R. 5827, the Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020, to allow airline travelers in the U.S. to use PreCheck as an alternative to REAL ID when traveling beginning on October 1, 2020. This bill also requires TSA to develop a contingency plan to address travelers who attempt to travel without REAL ID-compliant credentials after October 1, 2...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced today mobile office hours for constituents of the Eighth Congressional District for the month of February. Constituents seeking assistance with Social Security, Medicare, veteran and military issues, or other federal agencies will be able to meet with a member of Congresswoman Lesko’s staff at the following dates and locations: Wednesday, February 19 – Inspira Arrowhead 20240 N. 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday, February 19 – POR...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address. “It is clear that under President Trump and his administration, our Nation is truly making our Great American Comeback. The President has kept his promises to the American people and delivered huge wins for American workers and families. From historic trade agreements, eliminating evil terrorists, and our booming economy, America is strong once again. In Arizona, 2...
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Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) announced today that former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer will join her for Tuesday’s State of the Union Address by President Donald Trump. Congresswoman Lesko released the following statement: “Governor Brewer is a champion of conservative values and has been a great friend and colleague,” said Congresswoman Lesko (AZ-08). “She also calls the West Valley home. We look forward to attending tomorrow’s State of the Union Address and hearing about the many successes ...
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Tonight, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) was named as one of eight members of Congress who will serve on the President’s Impeachment Team. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08): “I am honored to be named to President Trump’s Impeachment Team. Democrats are playing politics, and they are playing dirty. I will continue to fight against this corrupt and unfair process and look forward to assisting President Trump as a member of his Impeachment Team.” From the White House Press Secretary’s Statement:...
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