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Congressman Biggs Urges President Trump and EPA Administrator Zeldin to Stop the Implementation of Biden-Era Woke Environmental Policies in Maricopa County

February 19, 2025

Congressman Andy Biggs led a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging his Administration to stop the redesignation of Maricopa County’s Clean Air Act nonattainment status from moderate to serious. Eighty percent of the emissions assigned to Arizona are attributable to natural or international sources, and the implementation of stricter regulations would accomplish nothing except crippling the local economy.

“Americans soundly rejected Biden-Harris era woke nonsense at the ballot box last November,” said Congressman Biggs.

“Eighty percent of the air pollution in Maricopa County is caused by natural phenomena or international transport. Arizona—and Maricopa County specifically—is home to economic and technological development that will better the lives of Arizonans and Americans nationwide. Putting the local economy in a chokehold to serve the Green priorities of a rejected President is unwise.

“I’m thankful for the support of my colleagues on this crucial issue and look forward to continue working with President Trump’s Administration to fulfill Americans’ mandate.”

Cosigners of the letter are: Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ), and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ).

The letter may be read here.