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The House Judiciary Committee recently debated the Secret Service Reauthorization Act, a bill with broad support from both sides of the aisle. As debate concluded, Democrats introduced an amendment that's sole purpose appeared to be to attack President Donald Trump. Debate quickly slowed to a crawl as Democrats on the committee rambled on relentlessly repeating unfounded and exaggerated claims about our President.
This is the new normal in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Today, former FBI Director James Comey testified before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee that the FBI was not investigating President Trump during his tenure. Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following comments:
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will pass the Financial CHOICE Act. It will eliminate the idea of "too big to fail," which actually meant "too small to grow." It will provide regulatory relief to the financial services industry by rolling back unnecessary government intrusion into our financial system. This result is that American consumers and small businesses will have more access to capital. This will, in turn, create jobs.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House Freedom Caucus took an official position in support of the House of Representatives remaining in session through the August recess. Congressman Andy Biggs voted in favor of this position and released the following statement:
PHOENIX — In the wake of another terror attack in the United Kingdom, an Arizona congressman is wondering why the United States is not gearing up for war.
"Why aren't we declaring war on the Islamic State," U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) asked on KTAR News 92.3 FM's Reality Check with Darin Damme.
Biggs said, if the threat of ISIS is so real, making the decision to go to war should be relatively simple.
Hello from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District –
I've been working from the district this week while Congress is out of session. It's been a busy week, and I've enjoyed connecting with several constituents, businesses, and organizations around the district.
When we return to Washington, D.C. next week, Congress will be debating the Financial CHOICE Act – landmark legislation to repeal the infamous Obama-era Dodd-Frank monstrosity. Look for more information on the Financial CHOICE Act from our office next week.
Gilbert, Arizona – Today, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – During his first overseas trip since taking office in January, President Trump resisted committing to the Paris Climate Agreement, tweeting instead that he would make a decision within the next week. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: