Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It's been another exciting week in the U.S. House of Representatives! 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 Chair

This week, I had the exciting opportunity to preside over the U.S. House of Representatives as Chairwoman during the first session on Thursday morning. It was an honor. 

Lesko in the News

It’s long overdue, impeach Mayorkas!

Read more in my latest Fox News op-ed HERE!

Lesko Meetings

It was great meeting with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and getting to discuss the ways Congress can ensure access to Orthopaedic procedures for Medicare recipients.

I had the pleasure to meet with Banner Health and workshop different ways Congress may be able to improve the Medicare program as well as discuss the challenges facing Arizona’s healthcare workers.

It was great to meet with the Associated General Contractors about the ways Congress can support the future of the construction workforce. Considering the current labor shortages in the construction workforce, it is imperative we invest in those building our future!

It was great catching up with former Representative Mimi Walters to discuss groundbreaking treatments within the field of substance abuse. We all know the effects of the substance abuse epidemic facing this country and it is exciting to see the research currently being done to tackle this very important issue.

I was happy to meet with the US Oncology Network to talk about the different ways Congress can improve the healthcare outcomes of cancer patients across the country and better assist them and their families.

This week, I met with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. We discussed the different ways Congress can ensure the pharmaceutical industry remains balanced between public safety and patient access.

It was great to meet with the Direct Selling Association to talk about the important role independent contractors play in our economy and the different ways Congress can assist them in building their businesses on their own terms.

As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Energy Technology Solutions Caucus, it was great to host a conversation with guest speaker Senator Joe Manchin.

Lesko in Committee

Our dependency on China is one of our largest weaknesses! See my remarks on this in the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Innovation Subcommittee.

Hydropower is the largest source of renewable, dispatchable energy, that contributes to system stabilization on par with natural gas and coal. See my thoughts during the Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing!

Stifling innovation and limiting access to prescription drugs is not beneficial to anyone. See my remarks on this during the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing.

GET THE FACTS: Terror on the Border 

As I’m sure you have seen in the media, the surge of migrants at our Southern Border has gotten out of control with thousands coming in each and every day. Due to this surge, we are often unable to properly vet the people coming across and keep Americans safe. Former Border Patrol Chief, Rodney Scott, even had this to say: “Overwhelmed officers and agents no longer have time to conduct meaningful interviews. Border Patrol is overwhelmed with illegal aliens from several countries that are known to be affiliated with terrorism, but those agents cannot get timely language translation to conduct the most basic processing.” We have already seen multiple cases this year of migrants with ties to terrorist organizations and as long as President Biden refuses to secure the border, this is likely to continue.

Around the District

Tyler and Ashley from our District Office visited The Giving Closet at Barry Goldwater High School. The Giving Closet provides essential clothing and hygiene items to students in need. We are proud of these efforts!

Ashley and Tyler from our District Office attended Glendale Police Department’s ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event this month. The officers shared information on community issues with residents in attendance. We are grateful for all law enforcement in Arizona's 8^th district! 

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office because she was unable to have Medicare fix her incorrect Part B enrollment date. This error would cause a gap in her medical coverage and jeopardize her ability to get medical care. Our district office contacted Medicare and corrected the constituent’s enrollment date which resulted in continuing medical care.

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