Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

It has been a great week at home in Arizona! I would like to encourage you to share this newsletter with others. Please direct them using this link and encourage them to subscribe.

Lesko in the News

Time and time again, VP Harris has failed Arizona and the American people at the Southern Border. Now, Arizona is going to secure it themselves. Listen to my thoughts on this failed administration, communist flags outside the DNC, and more on the Evening Edit on Fox Business.

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Lesko Legislation: Securing the Border for Public Health Act

Our border has never been more open than under the Biden/Harris Administration. This Congress, I was proud to pass my Securing the Border for Public Health Act out of the Energy and Commerce committee to utilize Title 42 to stop the import of certain controlled substances. We are facing a deadly drug crisis, and this legislation is an important step to combatting it. For more information, or to see my full remarks, in committee click here

Get the Facts: America-Last?

Under the Biden/Harris Administration, America’s presence on the world stage has been diminished. It was doomed from the start of their administration when in August of 2021, Biden had possibly one of the worst disasters of his presidency when his attempted Afghanistan withdrawal led to the deaths of 13 American servicemembers – the deadliest attack on American servicemembers in over a decade. That’s not even accounting for the mass amounts of weapons and military equipment left behind to go straight into the hands of the Taliban. Sticking to the same region of the world, Iran is stronger, richer, and closer to a nuclear weapon than ever before under the Biden/Harris Administration. Iranian oil exports have increased by 123 million barrels and their foreign currency reserves have increased by more than 750%. Switching over to China, they are poised to invade Taiwan, going so far as to send more than 1,700 planes into Taiwan’s air defense zone in 2023 alone. The Biden/Harris State Department also encouraged cooperation between Iran and China, saying they would like for the two to have a “productive” relationship. Rather than place China at the top of our national security threats, the White House has refused to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), instead deciding climate change was more important and describing our relationship with China as “healthy competition.” Meanwhile, more Chinese nationals have crossed the border since Harris began serving as Border Czar than ever before. It’s more important now than ever before that we build back our strength on the world stage, before it’s too late. After this administration’s failures, we’ve got a long way to go.

Good Luck Eric! 

Arizona's 8th Congressional District's own Eric Bennett from Surprise, AZ will be competing in the 2024 Paralympics Games starting this coming week in Archery. We know he'll make Arizona proud. Good luck Eric! 

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Around the District

I was thrilled to be in Peoria, AZ for the debut of Peoria’s first Aviation Unit, revealing their new Bell 505 helicopter. This new unit is a huge step for the increased safety of Peoria’s first responders and the general public!

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Casework Highlight

A constituent was having difficulty navigating their survivor’s benefits with the Office of Personnel Management. They contacted our office, and we were able to assist them in receiving those benefits.

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

 

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