Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It's been another exciting week in Arizona! I hope you all had a great week and were able to spend plenty of time with family and friends. If you would like to share this newsletter with others, please direct them to this link and encourage them to subscribe.

Lesko in the News

WATCH: On Sunday, I joined Fox News Live to discuss Biden’s Border Crisis and what House Republicans are doing to fix this mess.

LISTEN: Capitol Police Chief says this about Jan. 6: “This didn’t have to happen. Everything appears to be a cover-up.”

Hear my thoughts in my recent interview with James T. Harris of the Conservative Circus.

Lesko Meetings

It was great to meet with the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and discuss the latest from Congress! I gave updates on the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, deregulation efforts, tax policy, border security. American energy independence, and the looming threat of China.

I attended the posthumous Purple Heart Ceremony for David Shapiro, a World War One veteran. David’s son, Fred Shapiro, accepted the Purple Heart on behalf of his deceased father.

I was also able to present Fred with a Congressional Recognition for his service to our country as a U.S. Army paratrooper during the Korean War.

Lesko Legislation

I’m proud to have introduced the Protect Our Kids Act to incentivize the hiring and training of school resource officers. American children deserve the highest level of safety when they step into their classrooms.

To find out more, read my full press release here.

GET THE FACTS: Gas Prices 

It’s no secret that under the Biden Administration, gas prices have continued to rise. As of September 8, 2023, the AAA national average was $3.808 and in Arizona it was even worse at $4.345. The Phoenix metro area is even worse. This past week I paid $4.45/gallon in Peoria. Families across our state are struggling, and President Biden’s war on American energy is only making things worse. As the August Congressional Recess ends, my Republican colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are ready to fight back against Biden’s radical climate agenda and restore American energy independence! We must tackle this cost-of-living crisis head on, starting with energy

Around the District

James reached out to our office for assistance in retrieving his replacement service medals. Our district office was able to coordinate with the National Personnel Records Center to retrieve the service medals for him. It is an honor to serve our veterans!

Michael and Ashley from Team Lesko were guests at the recent American Legion Post 94 meeting in Sun City West. They spoke to the Legionnaires on how our Office can assist veterans with federal agencies and provided an update on military and veteran-related legislation.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office after her husband passed away, and she could not get in touch with the Social Security office for survivor benefits. Several months passed, and she hadn’t received the funds available for one-time funeral assistance. Our office contacted the Social Security Administration on her behalf, which resulted in the constituent receiving the benefits owed to her!

Mobile Office Hours

Team Lesko will be hosting Mobile Office Hours at the Rio Vista Rec Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please do not hesitate to attend, we love to serve you!

Military Academy Nominations

I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of students in the 8^th Congressional District to four of our five service academies. This includes: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Interested students should visit this link to confirm their eligibility and begin the application process. Applications are due October 27, 2023, so students are encouraged to begin as soon as possible. 

Congressional App Challenge

Submissions for the Congressional App Challenge are now open to all middle and high school students! The Congressional App Challenge is a competition to encourage students to engage in coding and computer science projects. App submissions are due by November 1, 2023. Winning apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol! Register today and submit your app here.

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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/.

I encourage you to visit the website and to also follow me on Twitter, Instagram and my Facebook page for up to date information on what I'm doing and how my office can help you.

May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko