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Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Fiscally Responsible Israel Supplemental Act, 2024—legislation that would provide $17.6 billion in military and security assistance to Israel and pay for that spending by repealing the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA)’s Department of Commerce and IRS “slush fund” created during debt ceiling negotiations last summer. This assistance includes funding to reinforce Israel’s defense systems, replenish U.S. military operations in the region, and protect U.S.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service and I are leading a tax pre-filing season awareness event in Queen Creek tomorrow. The event will feature information booths and representatives from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and the Stakeholder Partnerships Education Communication (SPEC). Representatives from my office will also be on hand for casework assistance. Stop by to receive on-site tax assistance.
Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray in response to a report on the FBI’s DNA testing of illegal aliens encountered at the southern border. There is currently an alleged 15-month analysis backlog, inadequate funds to process the DNA tests, and not enough testing kits at CBP alien processing locations. These problems allow criminal illegal aliens to move freely throughout the country before law enforcement can act on evidence gathered from the testing.
Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act–legislation that provides pregnant women an opportunity to review ultrasound imaging before proceeding with an abortion. Credible studies have found that about 80% of abortion-leaning women choose to protect their unborn child after they view their ultrasound. Congressman Biggs’s bill comes during a week when tens of thousands of people will voice their support for the right to life in Washington, D.C., and has received support from the National Pro-Life Alliance.
Today, Congressman Andy Biggs introduced the “Funding A Secure America Act” to provide an alternative path to those who think Congress can only pass a bloated spending package or shut down the government. Congressman Biggs’s bill would fund the salaries of national-security related personnel—including our military, Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, TSA, and Department of Veterans Affairs—through the end of the fiscal year.