Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

Good Afternoon,

I hope everyone had a great week! It has been another busy week in Arizona and Washington, D.C. If you would like to share this newsletter with others, please direct them to this link and encourage them to subscribe.

Lesko Speaks with Constituents

It was wonderful to speak with constituents in Sun City Grand, AZ to discuss how House Republicans are passing significant legislation and working hard for the American people!

Lesko Speaks at Anthem Rotary Club

It was great to speak at the Anthem Rotary Club’s Awards and Recognition dinner after their 19^th Annual Golf Tournament, which raised money for members of the Anthem, AZ community.

Lesko Honors Lieutenant Colonel Ray Norris

I was proud to present a Congressional Recognition to Lieutenant Colonel Ray Norris for running the Anthem Rotary Club Ray Norris Youth at Risk Program for homeless teens for the past 14 years. He has made it his mission to buy food cards and other basic necessities to distribute to local school kids in need.

Lesko Talks with American National CattleWomen

I met with the American National CattleWomen to hear about their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill.

Lesko Supports Primary Care Workforce

It was a pleasure to meet with Arizona representatives from the American College of Physicians to discuss improving patient access and strengthening the primary care workforce.

Lesko Discusses Artificial Intelligence and Federal Data Privacy Standard

I was pleased to meet with Nextdoor to discuss artificial intelligence and the need for a federal data privacy standard.

Western Caucus Celebrates 100 Members

I was proud to stand alongside Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and my Western Caucus colleagues to celebrate the Congressional Western Caucus reaching 100 members. We will continue to tackle critical issues facing rural America and our Western states!

Lesko Talks with the Egyptian Delegation 

It was a pleasure to meet with the Egyptian Delegation to talk about the importance of defending the right to have religious freedom.

Lesko Meets with Salt River Project

I met with the Salt River Project to discuss how to keep electricity prices affordable and how to ensure electric grid reliability in Arizona.

In the News

I want to make sure you don't miss a minute of what I’m doing to fight for Arizonans each and every day. Check out my latest interviews below. 

The Seth Leibsohn Show

I joined The Seth Leibsohn Show to discuss how we are living in crazy times! Democrats can’t even define what a woman is. That is why I introduced the Women’s Bill of Rights to define “woman” in federal law and protect women’s rights from the left’s radical agenda! Listen to my interview below:

The Brian Kilmeade Show

I joined Mary Walter on The Brian Kilmeade Show to discuss Germany’s failed energy policies, which are reflected in Democrats’ unrealistic energy agenda. We also talked about how House Republicans have responsible solutions to address the debt crisis.
Listen to the full interview below:

The Vince Coglianese Show

I joined The Vince Coglianese Show to talk about House Republicans' responsible plan for addressing our nation’s debt crisis. We are fighting to restore fiscal sanity for the sake of our national security! Yet, President Biden wants unlimited spending that would sink our country. Listen below:

Lesko Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

I am pleased to announce the winners for this year's Congressional Art Competition! Claire Xu is our first place winner for her painting, “Music in the Desert.” Claire is an 11^th grade student at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, AZ. Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Our second place winner is Molly Budhiraja for her piece, “The Complexity of the Human Mind: A Colorful Reflection.” Molly is an 11^th grade student at BASIS Peoria in Peoria, AZ. Her artwork will be displayed in our Washington, D.C. Office for one year.

Lesko Legislation to Save Gas Stoves Passes House Energy and Commerce Committee

My Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support. 100 percent of the currently available free-standing gas stoves and 96 percent of gas cooktops will not meet the new standards proposed by the Biden Administration’s Department of Energy. This is unacceptable. I am grateful for my colleagues’ support on this important legislation to block the Department of Energy’s extreme attack on consumer choice, and I expect the bill to come up for a vote on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives soon.

Watch my remarks in the Energy and Commerce Committee:

Lesko; Schneider Introduce Legislation to Simplify Tax Deadlines

I introduced the bipartisan Tax Deadline Simplification Act with Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) to change the estimated tax payment deadlines to a uniform, quarterly schedule. The IRS has set tax payment deadlines at uneven intervals, which can cause confusion for our nation’s hardworking taxpayers. I was pleased to introduce this common-sense legislation to change these deadlines to a uniform schedule and make it easier for taxpayers to save appropriately and comply with due dates.

Lesko's CABLE Expansion Act Passes the Energy and Commerce Committee 

I was honored that my legislation, the CABLE Expansion Act, was included in Congressman Buddy Carter’s (R-GA) American Broadband Deployment Act, which PASSED the Energy and Commerce Committee! My legislation will streamline the permitting process and expand broadband access for Americans. Watch my remarks:

Lesko Stands Up for HALT Fentanyl Act

I spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss how we are facing a tragic fentanyl crisis in our nation. In Maricopa County, AZ, 60% of drug deaths involve fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Thankfully, House Republicans are stepping up with the HALT Fentanyl Act to stop this crisis and save lives.

Lesko Investigates Chinese Companies Operating in the United States

In the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I discussed how Democrats' so-called Inflation Reduction Act allows Chinese companies operating in the United States to get U.S. taxpayer subsidies. This is wrong, and it is in the opposite direction of helping increase United States manufacturing and strengthening our supply chains. Watch my remarks:

GET THE FACTS ON THE DEBT CEILING: 

President Joe Biden could lead us to default on America's national debt. For two years, Democrats increased the 10-year spending trajectory by $10 trillion, maxing out America's credit card. This includes their nearly $2 trillion so-called "American Rescue Plan," which led to the highest spike in consumer prices in 40 years. For months now, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has asked President Biden to come to the negotiating table, yet President Biden failed to meet him. Only recently did the president sit down with House Leadership to discuss his debt crisis. To date, House Republicans are the only ones who have passed legislation to offer a real solution. We passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would responsibly raise the debt ceiling, curb Washington, D.C.'s reckless spending spree, and save American taxpayers $4.8 trillion. This is common sense. We have done our job. Sadly, President Biden and Senate Democrats have waited until the 11^th hour to do their part. For the sake of our economic future, the Biden Administration must get serious. Americans are watching.

Around the District

Michael from our office attended the Veterans’ Monument Dedication Ceremony in Sun City Grand, AZ. We must honor and support our veterans!

During a Glendale Fire Department awards ceremony, Monica from our office presented a Congressional Recognition to firefighter and member of Glendale Special Operations Timothy Webb, who saved the life of a person with life threatening injuries while off duty.

Michael from our office attended the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee’s Peoria Hero's Flag Walk in celebration of Armed Forces Day.

Monica from our office attended The VIG’s grand opening for their newest location at Park West in Peoria, AZ. 

Monica from our office attended the Desert Valley 8^th Grade Promotion and Awards Ceremony to present scholastic achievement certificates to students and a Congressional Recognition to a Desert Valley School honor society student for helping fellow students.

Monica from our office also attended the grand opening of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce's new headquarters.

Congratulations to Green Muscle Solar on their new location in Sun City, AZ. Green Muscle Solar installs solar panels and provides maintenance services. 

Casework Highlight

A constituent, who had an upcoming travel date, contacted our office after not receiving their passport in a timely manner. Our office contacted the passport service center, located their application, and ensured it was processed. As a result of our inquiry, the constituent received their passport and made their scheduled travel.

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We are Here to Help

As always, my office is here to help. My Surprise district office is open and serving constituents. To make an appointment with the office, please call 623-776-7911.

My Washington, D.C. office is open and answering your calls. Please feel free to contact us via phone at 202-225-4576 or via email by going to my website at https://lesko.house.gov/contact/.

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May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko