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When discussing matters of national security and threats to the United States, most people immediately think of overseas terrorists plotting destruction of our homeland or North Korea's efforts to build up its nuclear program.
But there is an equally grave threat, one that is frequently caught in the political crosshairs: our unsecured southern border.
Gilbert, Arizona – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and other members of the Arizona delegation sent a letter to Secretaries Tillerson, Ross, and Chao expressing concerns about foreign government subsidies that jeopardize commercial airline service and threaten Arizona jobs. Congressman Biggs released the following statement:
Four members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus on Tuesday blasted former Bush administration official Karl Rove for his recent criticism of the House group in The Wall Street Journal.
Karl Rove's recent column blaming the House Freedom Caucus for Washington dysfunction was wrong and misguided. It is unfortunate that he has chosen to exert this swamp-like influence.
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the U.S. attorney general cannot block funding to so-called sanctuary cities after current Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced plans earlier this year to do just that.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Biggs released the following statement on the reported immigration deal between President Trump and Congressional Democrats:
"The American people are tired of broken immigration promises. Before any reform occurs to our immigration system, the wall must be built to keep our promise, restore trust, and secure our borders. Nothing short of a physical wall will suffice.
The national debt surpassed a milestone last week, though not one easily understood or especially surprising.
The debt topped $20 trillion, drawing laments from some Republicans in the Arizona congressional delegation and serving anew as ammunition for others worried about the nation's spending at a constitutional planning convention gathered this week in Phoenix.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs commented on the U.S. national debt passing twenty trillion dollars:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs released the following statement to address his vote on supplemental appropriations for disaster relief.
"Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas and Louisiana last week, tragically leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Since the hurricane, countless Americans have generously donated their money, time, and labor to those in need. Today, Congress attempted to provide additional relief. Unfortunately, I felt compelled to vote no.