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PHOENIX — The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that includes funding to start building President Donald Trump's border wall.
The president's request of $1.6 billion to begin the construction of the border wall along the United States-Mexico border is part of the spending bill for the U.S. Department of Defense and several other agencies. The money would pay for the construction of 74 miles of physical barriers, including fencing.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), chairman of the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at this morning's joint subcommittee hearing, "Examining Advancements in Biofuels: Balancing Federal Research and Market Innovation":
Hello from Gilbert, Arizona –
It's hot back here, but it's home. I always enjoy being in the district with my constituents and am looking forward to an extended time in Arizona in August (provided that the Congressional recess isn't postponed or canceled).
FREEDOM FRIDAY – California's anti-trucking regulations need to hit the road
For this Freedom Friday, I'm highlighting burdensome and unconstitutional California regulations on our trucking industry.
After eight years of feckless foreign policy positions that placed the United States in harm's way and conveyed weakness to our enemies, our nation is transitioning. President Trump promised voters that he would put America first and reduce the international community's dependence on the U.S. So far, he has taken decisive steps to fulfill that promise, including his demands for NATO countries to comply with their treaty obligations and pay their fair share of the alliance.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Biggs released the following statement after breaking news about Senator McCain's health:
"Cindy and I are praying for Senator McCain and his family tonight after hearing this devastating news about his health. I have been amazed by his energy and vigor for serving his country over the years, and the sacrifices he made for this nation are unmatched. I hope to see him back on Capitol Hill soon, and I know that he will fight this diagnosis with every ounce of strength he has within him."
PHOENIX — Arizona Sen. John McCain's diagnosis of brain cancer drew widespread well-wishes and support from people in the political world and beyond.
The news broke on Wednesday that McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer following the removal of a 2-inch blood clot in his skull.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement regarding the Senate's progress on Obamacare repeal:
A day after support for Senate Republicans' health-care bill collapsed, deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders banned TV cameras and live audio broadcasts from Tuesday's media briefing. Saying that "the battle over health care isn't over," Sanders tried mightily to cast the failure as a mere setback.
"You're speaking as if this is over and done, and it certainly isn't," she told reporters.