The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

I hope you had a wonderful week. I am grateful to serve you all in the 118th Congress. Read below to see what I’ve been working on this week.

Tele-Town Hall Next Monday, August 12th

I am hosting my virtual tele-town hall next Monday, August 12 at 8:30 pm EDT/5:30 pm PDT. I will provide district updates and discuss what I’ve been working on in Washington. Please join the town hall and ask me questions! 

Celebrating the U.S. Coast Guard's 234th Birthday

On Sunday, we celebrated the 234th birthday of the United States Coast Guard.

We are thankful for all who have served and continue to defend our freedoms.

Commemorating Purple Heart Day

Wednesday was National Purple Heart Day. We remember and honor those who were wounded or lost their lives while serving our nation.

We offer our deepest gratitude to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms.

You will never be forgotten.

Speaking to Participants in ARPA's Future Leaders Program

It was an honor to speak to participants in the Future Leaders Program hosted by the Arizona Rock Products Association.

We discussed my some of latest work in DC and important leadership qualities to cultivate.

Arizona’s future is bright!

Letters and Legislation

Bills Cosponsored:

• H.R. 9277 - To prohibit Federal agencies from implementing environmental justice standards when issuing rules (Rep. Newhouse)
• H.J.Res. 199 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond" (Rep. Walberg)

Alien Invasion Border Documentary

Check out my border documentary titled Alien Invasion. The 30-minute documentary features footage from private ranches along the border, the Darien Gap in Panama, and interviews with members of Congress, Border Patrol, local and state law enforcement, and much more. It addresses how President Biden’s border crisis began, its consequences, and solutions to address the crisis.

The border documentary may be watched here.

Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2029 Now Open

Every year, my office has the pleasure of interviewing and nominating some of the brightest young men and women in Arizona to the most prestigious military institutions in the world.

Students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy need to apply and obtain a congressional or presidential nomination in order to receive an appointment to four of the five Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY.

Our nomination applications for the Class of 2029 are now open for students from Arizona’s Fifth District. Applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024. 

To request a Military Academy Nomination from my office or additional information, please contact Victoria Armijo at (480) 980-9609 or [email protected] for an application packet.

The Congressional App Challenge is Back!

Applications are now open for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge! I encourage all interested Arizona students to participate for the chance to have your app featured in the U.S. Capitol and on the House of Representatives’ website. 

Visit the Congressional App Challenge website to register before October 24th:

Top Media Appearance of the Week

I joined Just the News, No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head to discuss the radical policies of Governor Tim Walz. Click the image below to listen to some of the segment:

Tweet of the Week 

  Constituent Services 

Flags
Would you like to purchase a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol? Flags flown over the Capitol include a certificate, which may be personalized for a particular person, event, or organization. Click here to learn more about purchasing a flag.

Internships
If you or someone you know is interested in completing an internship in either my Mesa or Washington, D.C. office, they can apply directly on my website. 

Help With a Federal Agency 
I you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. For example, my office routinely helps constituents with issues involving the Veterans Administration, the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the State Department, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You can learn more by visiting my website.

Click here to find out more information about my office’s services. 

Tours and Tickets

Interested in touring the White House or U.S. Capitol? As constituents of the Fifth Congressional District, you may request tickets and tours for various Washington D.C. destinations from my office. 

All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis, so request tickets early.

Click here for more information.