Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It was another busy week in Congress. I would like to encourage you to share this newsletter with others. Please direct them using this link and encourage them to subscribe.

Lesko Meetings this Week

I had the opportunity to meet with the Fraternal Order of Police to discuss the ways Congress can support officers in the line of duty as well as promote public safety across the country.

I had the chance to meet with the Arizona Media Association to discuss the issues facing their industry.

It was great meeting with the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona to discuss ways Congress can help them continue to keep our communities safe.

Lesko in the News

Meet the terrorist next door, welcomed by Joe Biden

See my latest Op-Ed on Fox News here.

The Biden Administration has welcomed terrorists across our Southern Border with open arms, and some of them just might be your neighbors.

This is insane! The American people deserve better than having their safety endangered for a radical left agenda.

Lesko in Committee

This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee met to markup legislation. We will continue to work toward combatting the Biden Administration’s America last energy policies.

Also this week, in the interest of national and data security, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed legislation that will require TikTok used in the U.S. not be controlled by China-owned ByteDance. For more information, click here.

GET THE FACTS: Bidenflation

President Biden has tried to convince the American people repeatedly that his economic policies are positive and working for middle-class Americans. So, let’s examine the facts and see if that’s truly the case. Since he took office, inflation has gone from 1.4% to 17.9%. Necessities such as electricity (28.6%), food (20.8%), and rent (19.5%) have all outpaced net inflation, along with frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks (29.0%). On average, Americans are spending more than $11,400 more annually to buy just the basics. Does this sound like something average hardworking Americans can afford? I don’t think so. According to a recent survey, even retirees are planning to return to work because of the Biden Administration’s effect on the economy, with one in eight retirees planning to return to the workforce in 2024. By looking at the facts it’s clear, while President Biden may say he’s working for middle-class American families, his economic policies are not.

Around the District

Team Lesko attended Veterans Affinity’s Coffee with Veterans. They celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing and honoring women in attendance who served our country. Women veterans were given a pin, coin, and commemoration patch for their respective branches.

Team Lesko presented a Congressional Recognition to Eve’s Place in Sun City. They provide a network of resources to male and female domestic and sexual violence victims across the United States including a hotline, mobile, and legal supports in Sun City and the West Valley. Since 2004, Eve’s Place has served an estimated 10,000 victims throughout Arizona.

To contact Eve’s Place, call (623) 537-5380.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office after the Department of Labor (DOL) did not provide the necessary documentation for a yearly physical required to continue receiving his federal pension. Since this was time sensitive and needed within 30 days of the constituent’s birthday, we contacted DOL and worked to correct the issue. We successfully obtained the documents for the constituent in time to get the physical and certified by DOL, ensuring no interruption to his benefits.

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Military Academy Nominations

As a member of Congress, Congresswoman Lesko, has the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. This would include nominating candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (West Point); the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. For more information click here.

Congressional Art Compeition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school art competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district. 2024 Congressional Art Competition submissions are due May 1, 2024. For more information click here.

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