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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., is introducing a bill to prevent the federal government from using drones to spy on U.S. citizens — amid concern about the use of drones by authorities in the U.S. and abroad to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Biggs introduced the Buzz Off Act to prevent federal law enforcement agencies from using drones to conduct warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens. He offered the following statement:
The United States has a "whole toolbox" it can use against China while holding it accountable for the coronavirus pandemic, Rep. Andy Biggs said Monday. The virus has killed thousands around the world, including just under 90,000 people in the United States alone.
"It will wake up China," the Arizona Republican said on Fox News' "America's Newsroom." "We must act this time."
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs (R) claimed on Monday that a temporary House rule change to allow members to vote by proxy during the coronavirus pandemic meant the end of America's representative democracy.
Americans should be outraged and frightened by an unprecedented rule change backed by Democrats and approved by the House on a 217-189 vote Friday night allowing for proxy voting and remote committee meetings to guard against the spread of the coronavirus.
While the duration of the rule change – which drew strong objections from Republicans – was labeled as "temporary" for 45 days, in government there is rarely a "temporary" duration to any new centralization of power.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed Speaker Pelosi's $3.5 trillion spending package. Congressman Biggs voted no on the partisan legislation and issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed H.Res.965 to authorize remote voting in the House and to provide for official remote committee proceedings. Congressman Biggs voted NO and issued the following statement:
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has introduced legislation aimed at providing liability protections for businesses as states begin to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The measure takes aim at a key sticking point that has emerged in negotiations for coronavirus relief aid.
Biggs said he believes that the legislation is necessary to protect businesses from trial lawyers, arguing that companies and churches shouldn't be held liable for reopening.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs introduced H.R. 6601 to protect businesses taking reasonable steps to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 from frivolous negligence claims. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: