Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – This week, United States District Court Judge William H. Orrick in San Francisco issued a temporary injunction on President Donald Trump's previous executive order that withholds federal funds from U.S. cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration laws. This decision follows two other court actions blocking a separate executive order on immigration vetting, including decisions by the frequently-overturned Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement to address the latest changes to the American Health Care Act:
"I promised my constituents that I would fight for a clean repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch as the newest Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
"Today is a great day for America and the U.S. Constitution. Neil Gorsuch is a well-qualified judge and an exceptional fit for Justice Antonin Scalia's seat. I am confident that he will adhere to the literal text and original intent of the U.S. Constitution when issuing decisions.
"Days ago, the world watched in horror as men, women, and children laid lifeless in the streets of Khan Sheikhun, victims of an unthinkable chemical attack from their own government. In response, President Donald Trump showed decisive leadership by rightfully confronting these atrocities in Syria through a strategic military strike, targeting the airbase where the most recent chemical attack was launched from. Tonight, America sent an unmistakable message to the rest of the world that these actions will not go unchecked.
Washington, D.C. – This week, stories have circulated about alleged actions taken by Susan Rice, President Obama's National Security Advisor, to unmask Donald Trump's name in U.S. intelligence reports. These new revelations come after an unprecedented string of government leaks, which have sought to discredit President Trump's administration. After initially stating she "knew nothing" about the unmasking, Ms. Rice's story has started to unravel, leading to incremental questions about her purpose for doing so.
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Center for Medical Progress released a new undercover video exposing horrific discussions with Dr. DeShawn Taylor, Medical Director Emerita for Planned Parenthood Arizona. In the video, Dr. Taylor –
Washington, D.C. – "I cannot vote for the most recent draft of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). I appreciate House Leadership's efforts to work through the concerns I have flagged, and I have great respect for the way President Trump and his team have negotiated with Members of Congress. The White House has been fully engaged and worked towards a resolution that is consistent with the promises we have made to our constituents.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the White House released its fiscal year 2018 budget proposal to Congress, which would increase funding to the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs while reigning in spending in other government departments and agencies. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet held a hearing to examine ideas for restructuring the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Congressman Andy Biggs, a member of this subcommittee, released the following statement after the completion of the hearing:
Washington, D.C. – This week, ADP Research Institute reported that the United States added 298,000 private-sector jobs in February – the first full month of the 115th Congress and the Trump administration. According to the report, expectations for new jobs was originally set at 190,000. Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, credited the job numbers to anticipation of "tax cuts and less regulation." Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement: