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Washington, D.C. – On January 4, 2017, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced H.R. 250 – the Judicial Administration and Improvement Act. H.R. 250 creates a new, Twelfth Circuit Court of Appeals. In doing so, Arizona, along with Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada, would be removed from the Ninth Federal Circuit Court and into the Twelfth. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
Most of Arizona's congressional delegation and its two senators have weighed in on President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban that affects people from seven predominantly Muslim countries over terrorism concerns.
Rep. David Schweikert, a Republican, has not issued any statements. Here is what the others have said:
"The growth of radical Islamic terrorism over the past two decades has changed the dangers facing the world. From September 11th to the many tragic events carried out by terrorists in the United States and around the world, the importance of vetting immigrants coming to America to ensure they pose no security threat has never been higher.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) announced his two House Judiciary subcommittee assignments: Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet; and Immigration and Border Security. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
"Both subcommittees deal with vital issues to Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, and I am grateful for my assignments. I look forward to working with Chairman Issa (Courts) and Chairman Sensenbrenner (Immigration) as we work through the issues coming before us."
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Budget Process Accountability Act. This legislation would penalize Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate by holding their salaries in escrow if their respective chamber has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018 by April 15, 2017. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
An Arizona congressman says the recent shooting of a state trooper by a Mexican citizen in the United States illegally points to a need for tightened border security and stricter law enforcement.
Washington, D.C. - Recently, while responding to a call, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper, Edward Andersson, was ambushed, shot, and assaulted by Leonard Pennuelas Escobar on Interstate 10. The DPS trooper was taken to a local hospital in stable condition and has since been released. It was later discovered that Escobar, who was shot and killed at the scene, was believed to be an illegal immigrant and a known drug user, living in Glendale. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump took immediate steps to secure the border and protect innocent Americans from criminal illegal immigrants through executive orders.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs voted YES on H.R. 7 – the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Insurance Full Disclosure Act. H.R. 7 permanently bans the use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions and healthcare plans with elective abortion coverage. H.R. 7 mandates transparency from health care providers to their patients about the existence of elective abortion coverage within their plans. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: