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Week #2 of the 115th Congress is now complete. Our office accomplished a lot this week for Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, and we are laying the groundwork for a productive year.
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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs voted YES on S. Con. Res. 3. Congressman Biggs released the following statement after his vote:
"Today, I voted YES on S. Con. Res. 3 to begin the Obamacare repeal process. Obamacare has been an abject failure, raising insurance premiums, increasing deductibles, and causing millions of Americans to lose their doctors. This week's congressional action is the first step towards giving the keys to true health care reform back to the free market and the states, and I am proud to have cast this vote."
Representative Andy Biggs has introduced a bill that would prevent federal authorities from allowing undocumented immigrants who stand accused or convicted of serious crimes to walk the streets.
The fact that we need legislation to accomplish this is astounding, but apparently we do.
Arizona's Morning News interviewed Congressman Andy Biggs on the introduction of "Grant's Law," what it's about, and what the bill hopes to accomplish.
Published: Friday, January 13, 2017 | Runtime: 4:03
An Arizona Republican is again trying to pass federal legislation that would require illegal immigrants charged with deportable crimes to be jailed.
The bill is dubbed "Grant's law" after Grant Ronnebeck, a Mesa man who police say was slain in 2015 over the purchase of cigarettes by an illegal immigrant already convicted of felony burglary.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced Grant's Law to end the "catch and release" of illegal immigrants who have been arrested for deportable crimes. This bill ensures that these illegal aliens are not released back into our communities, which would prevent potential harm to law-abiding Americans. Rep. Biggs released the following statement:
Today, Congressman Andy Biggs received his committee assignments for the 115th Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives: House Judiciary Committee and House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
"I am honored to have been selected for these committees," Biggs said. "I look forward to using my expertise and background to ensure laws are passed to help my constituents in Arizona's fifth district.
Greetings from Washington, DC!
I hope that all of you had a great start to your new year. The 115th Congress began on Tuesday, January 3rd, and we have been busy! I have learned a lot about the process, and our office has already been able to do some big things for the district, Arizona, and the nation.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following statement after the House of Representatives convened for the Joint Session of Congress to count the electoral ballots for the President and Vice President of the United States: