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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:
Washington, DC - This evening, I voted YES on H.Res. 11 – Objecting to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace because this resolution impedes the opportunity for continued productive, direct negotiation toward peace.
BY KTAR.COM
JANUARY 5, 2017 AT 11:59 AM
The first day on a new job usually is limited to introductions and getting settled; no heavy lifting. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona's experience was completely different.
His first day with the 115th Congress on Tuesday included a swearing-in then joining Republican colleagues' first steps towards repealing "Obamacare."