Congressman Biggs Announces Run for House Speaker

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) will challenge House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

“The American people want us to turn a page. They do not want excuses or performance art, they want action and results,”  said Congressman Andy Biggs.“The promised red wave turned into a loss of the United States Senate, a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, and upset losses of premiere political candidates.

“My bid to run for Speaker is about changing the paradigm and the status quo. Minority Leader McCarthy does not have the votes needed to become the next Speaker of the House and his speakership should not be a foregone conclusion.

“There are reforms that must be made in the House in order to facilitate representation of our constituents. Items such as allowing members to move to amend bills, only allowing bills that cover a single subject, and requiring bills to go through committees before bringing them to the floor. Members must also be granted more time to read the legislation and debate the merits of it. 

“I look forward to serving our great nation and steering our country in a better direction after the disastrous midterms.”