Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It was another busy week in Washington! 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

I had a great meeting with Baker Commodities and the North American Renderers Association to discuss the important work they do in Arizona’s 8^th Congressional District with out of the box renewable energy sources.


I had a great meeting with the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence to discuss the important work they do in both prevention of sexual and domestic violence and justice for victims of such violence.
 
It was awesome meeting the Arizona Troopers Association to discuss commercial truck safety and potential risks involved in rule changes.


The federal government should not be wasting your tax dollars on pet projects to help members win reelection. We must rein in our spending. It was great speaking at the Citizens Against Government Waste press conference.
 
Biden’s energy regulations have wreaked havoc on small businesses, especially in the homebuilding and manufactured homes industry. I met with the Manufactured Housing Institute to discuss these challenges and ways Congress can help.


I had a great meeting with Paralyzed Veterans of America to discuss ways we can better support our paralyzed veterans.

I met with the National Federation for Independent Businesses to discuss ways to cut bureaucratic red tape for small businesses.

I met with the Brewers Association to discuss how we can improve the business climate for craft breweries and reduce costs along the way.

Lesko in Committee

This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee had a full committee markup where we discussed legislation related to healthcare, stillbirth research, and more. This legislation will soon be headed to the Floor for a vote!

Get the Facts: Hunter's in TROUBLE

This week, just three hours after deliberation began, a jury in Wilmington, Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on all charges. The charges include lying about drug use on a federal background check form and possessing a gun while addicted to, or using, illegal drugs. Sentencing is scheduled for 120 days post-verdict, which will be sometime in mid-October with a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail and a fine of $750,000. Hunter Biden’s crime of purchasing a firearm in 2018 while actively struggling with addiction came to light after he left his laptop at a repair shop and the owner then contacted authorities over illicit content contained in the laptop including images of Hunter’s drug use. The laptop story, which I am sure many of you are familiar with, was stigmatized as misinformation and banned from social media. Meanwhile, the laptop was eventually found to be credible and information gathered from the laptop was used by the prosecution in the case. So far, President Biden has remained firm in the position that he will not pardon his son for his crimes, but has not ruled out commuting his sentence. As of now, nothing is set in stone, and we will find out more once sentencing happens around mid-October.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted the office after they did not receive their 2020 tax refund and were unable to get an update from the IRS. After contacting the IRS, we got their return processed and refund issued.

Global Entry Process Renewal

If you already have Global Entry for traveling and have not yet renewed your membership, now may be the time. Eligibility to renew your membership begins one year prior to program expiration, but you will still be eligible to use benefits up to 24 months following your membership expiration date. In order to renew your membership visit the link here. 

Military Academy Nominations

As a member of Congress, I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. This would include nominating candidates for appointment to 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. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. For more information click 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/.

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May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko