Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Andy Biggs submitted two amendments to the omnibus bill. The first amendment would have reduced Special Counsel Robert Mueller's salary to zero.The second would have prohibited sanctuary cities from receiving certain federal grant funds from the Department of Justice. Both amendments were rejected by the Rules Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018. Congressman Andy Biggs, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Victor Riches with the Goldwater Institute, Jason Pye with FreedomWorks, Andrew Clark with Americans for Prosperity, and Laura McLinn released the following statements:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, the national debt reached $21 trillion. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs renewed his call for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to resign:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Biggs issued the following statement on the firing of former FBI Director Andrew McCabe:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWit to become the next NASA CFO by unanimous consent. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
"Congratulations to Jeff DeWit on his confirmation. He will be an exceptional addition to President Trump's administration. I have no doubt that Jeff will help NASA achieve its goals in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Arizona's loss is the nation's gain, and I wish him and his family the best in this new endeavor."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement, calling for Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary David Shulkin to resign:
"America's veterans served with distinction and honor. They – and their families – made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms. In return, we promised the best care and benefits. They depend on those commitments for their well-being and health care.
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: