Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It has been a busy 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.

The House Has a New Speaker

As you might have heard, the U.S. House of Representatives elected a new Speaker of the House this week, Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana. Speaker Johnson is a steadfast conservative and an excellent choice to lead the House and our nation. I was proud to vote for him on the House Floor.

Lesko in Committee

I encouraged my colleagues in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee to stand on the side of choice for consumers and reliable appliances by supporting my new legislation, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act. We already saved gas stoves, now it’s time to save the rest of America’s appliances!

Everyone knows burdensome regulations are expensive. I’m pleased that the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee advanced my bill to request the Nuclear Regulatory Commission produce 3 reports aimed at increasing agency efficiency.

Lesko Meetings

It was great meeting with Midwestern University to discuss their upcoming projects and initiatives to ensure all Arizonans have access to high quality higher education.

I had the opportunity to meet with Valleywise Health to discuss their new comprehensive health center in Peoria. Thank you for all you do to provide quality healthcare to Arizona’s 8^th Congressional District.

It was a pleasure to meet with Southwest Gas to discuss the natural gas industry in Arizona and across the United States. 

I also had the opportunity to meet with Sonoran Copper to discuss their upcoming projects in Arizona as well as ways Congress can help the mining industry. 

While in Congress, I will always support our men and women in uniform. This week I had the opportunity to meet with the Arizona National Guard and discuss everything Congress can do to support our military members. Thank you for your service! 

GET THE FACTS: Ongoing Conflict in Israel

On October 7, the Islamic Resistance Movement, more commonly known by the Arabic acronym, Hamas, attacked Israel with a barrage of rockets, as well as an assault on many areas near the border. This attack was the deadliest day in Israeli history and left more than 1,400 of its citizens dead, with over 220 being taken captive. In the wake of that attack, more warfare has ensued. At least 29 American citizens have been affected by the Hamas attacks; likely many more unreported have been killed or taken hostage. Please join me in praying for the people of Israel.

Around the District

This week, our office presented a Congressional Recognition to Blocks of Joy Foundation. This organization’s mission is to ensure every child, regardless of circumstances, has access to resources that foster creativity, learning, and positive development through educational building block toys.

Ashley from Team Lesko attended the October graduation ceremony for veterans and their service dogs at Soldier’s Best Friend. They provide veterans with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs

Tyler from Team Lesko went to the ribbon cutting for By the Bucket, an Italian restaurant, in Anthem, AZ.  

My staff had the honor of attending a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in honor of U.S. Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta. His parents, Teri and Patrick Caserta, presented a wreath in his honor.

Team Lesko recently attended the Nation’s Finest 50^th Anniversary Community Awareness Event. Veterans’ advocates and community leaders joined together at the State Capitol to honor local heroes and raise awareness about the many programs and services Nation’s Finest has offered since 1972.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office for assistance to obtain a tax refund from the IRS that was long past the normal processing time. Our office contacted the IRS, located the tax return, and a refund was issued to the constituent.

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