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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs was named chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The Environment Subcommittee has jurisdiction on all matters relating to environmental research, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, risk assessment activities, scientific issues related to environmental policy, remote sensing data, and other appropriate matters. Chairman Lamar Smith released the following statement on the appointment:
BY REID WILSON - 02/01/17 (The Hill)
Arizona Republicans are tired of being covered by one of the most liberal courts of appeals in the nation, and now they want a court they hope will more accurately reflect the conservative attitudes of the Mountain West.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has introduced legislation to create a new federal court of appeals to cover district courts in Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Nevada. The new 12th Circuit would carve up the 9th Circuit, the busiest of the 11 circuit courts in the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to replace the-late Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:
"I commend President Donald Trump for taking swift action to rollback federal regulations, keeping his word to help our overburdened American businesses. President Trump correctly realizes that our regulatory system has severely stifled our economy, small business growth and has hurt American job opportunities from the west coast to the east coast.
Seeking a court system more in line with Arizona's politics, the state's Republican lawmakers are making a new push to move the state out of the federal appeals court that includes California.
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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