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It is time America went back to work. People want to work. We understand that self-sufficiency and meaningful employment is part of the good life — the American dream.
Medical leaders have advised us to distance ourselves from each other and to lock ourselves into our homes. The vast majority of the country has undertaken these measures and heeded the counsel regarding improving our hygienic habits.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, a $2.2 trillion response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This package was the third in what could be a series of four or five. Congressman Biggs voted to protect America's financial solvency and issued the following statement:
"In this unprecedented time of crisis and chaos, Americans should be able to find leadership in Congress. Unfortunately, in process and policy, Congress has failed the nation with this package.
The coronavirus is a serious disease that we are fighting to bring under control. But we also need to combat fear.
Americans have viscerally responded to this challenge. Our worries have been stoked by the news media, resulting in the type of panic that is gripping America. Is fear or hard science leading our government's response? Mayors and governors are ordering curfews, closing all "nonessential" businesses, halting political gatherings, and suspending religious services. Now, government officials are issuing guidelines against congregating in groups larger than 10 people.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs announced the hiring of David Romney to be his new District Director for Arizona's Fifth District.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, Congressman Biggs updated Arizona's Fifth District on changes to his D.C. and District offices, and to upcoming spring events:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House passed the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act to reauthorize potential spying on Americans. Congressman Biggs voted against the reauthorization and issued the following statement:
In 2016, corrupt and politically motivated senior officials in the intelligence community used the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to spy on then-candidate Donald Trump and his campaign. Their motivation was to prevent Trump from becoming president.
Portions of the FISA law expire on March 15, 2020, unless Congress passes a law that extends the pernicious provisions. Trump has justifiably demanded that any law extending FISA include dramatic reforms to protect civil liberties.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released the Employment Situation Summary for February, showing that 273,000 jobs were created, the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, and wages increased 3% from the previous year. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced a resolution to condemn Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, for his recent threats towards U.S. Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: