Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018 on suspension:

GILBERT, ARIZONA – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that Right to Try would receive floor consideration this week. Congressman Biggs, the original sponsor of the introductory House version, released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit to challenge three of California's statutes that insulate the state from adhering to federal immigration laws. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Maryland judge Roger W. Titus ruled that the Trump administration acted within their constitutional authority when repealing Obama's DACA executive order. While this is welcome news, unfortunately the DACA program will continue in perpetuity because competing rulings have mandated the program remain in place until all legal challenges are resolved. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, reversed the judgement of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Jennings v Rodriguez case. The case involves several illegal aliens who have been ordered deported from the United States, but who disagree with being detained while challenging their deportation. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a departure from federal law, ruled that these aliens are entitled to challenge their detention every six months until a final decision on their deportation is made.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act. Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Congressman Ben Ray Luján (NM-03), Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, and Ms. Pamela Foster issued the following statements:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Club for Growth released its annual scorecard, reflecting 2017 votes. Congressman Andy Biggs received a 100% rating, which was the only perfect score in the House of Representatives. He issued the following statement:

GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that the AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act would receive consideration for floor passage on Monday night. Congressman Biggs, the sponsor of this legislation, released the following statement: