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

This week, I had the chance to meet with Lockheed Martin to discuss how we can continue to equip our brave men and women in uniform with the best technology possible and ensure the U.S. Military remains the best in the world.

I had the opportunity to meet with a group of graduate students from Arizona State University to discuss various issues of concern, including the Pregnant Student Rights Act which I cosponsored and was passed in the House earlier this Congress.

I had the chance to meet with Maricopa Community College students visiting DC this week. It’s always great seeing friendly faces from Arizona and the 8^th district.

It was great meeting with Carrington College to discuss higher education in America.

I had the privilege of meeting with Pastor Mark Chappell of Freeway Baptist Church in Phoenix and receiving the John Eliot’s Indian Bible award.

I had the chance to meet with the Arizona Multihousing Association to discuss how to improve housing affordability in Arizona as well as various zoning issues faced by Arizona communities.

I got the chance to catch up with members of the National Federation of Republican Women where we discussed women in politics and the many issues plaguing our country today.

I got the chance to meet with the City of Peoria and Peoria Vice Mayor Jon Edwards to discuss ways Congress can impact local communities, especially those in our district.

Lesko in the News

Read my recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner here.

The radical left has been at war every day on Americans’ appliances, but House Republicans will continue to stand in the way.

Lesko in the Chair

I had the honor of presiding over the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s always a privilege to take on such an important role.

GET THE FACTS: Bidenflation

This week, the national debt reached $34,497,203,823,900.22 compared to just four decades ago when the national debt was about $907 billion. By 2053, the expected interest payment on the debt will be $5.4 trillion, which is more than we spend on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Just from Monday to Tuesday the national debt jumped by $25 billion, and it’s rising every day. At this point, sometime soon the interest payments on the debt will be more than the budget of the Department of Defense. If one thing is clear it’s this, our government has a spending problem. Under President Biden, spending has increased radically and Democrats only want to keep spending. It’s long past time we get this under control. Economists are already sounding the alarm, and we must act before it’s too late.

Around the District

Team Lesko attended the ribbon cutting of Spooner Physical Therapy in Anthem.
Team Lesko attended Sun City West’s Alliance of Business and Community Monthly Meeting where speakers from local businesses shared how their companies can assist the community.

Team Lesko attended Coffee with Veterans hosted by Veterans Affinity and Dignity Health. We heard from veterans about their experiences in the service and shared ways we can help with the VA and other federal agencies.

Team Lesko attended the ribbon cutting of Bourland Real Estate in Peoria.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office regarding a Social Security payment issue. Their son was receiving Social Security Supplemental and then transitioned to a different paying program. During this process there was an issue with the payments, and they could not contact anyone at the Social Security Office. Our office contacted Social Security, identified the error, and ensured continued benefit payments as well as a back payment of what they were previously owed.

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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/.

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May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko