Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

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Lesko Meetings

I had a great meeting with AIPAC where we talked about the important relationship between the U.S. and Israel and how we can continue to foster our great alliance for years to come.
 
I met with Family Enterprise USA to discuss ways taxes impact small family-owned businesses and ways Congress can create the best conditions possible for these businesses to thrive.
 
I met with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding to discuss medication shortages and ways Congress can help increase patient access to much needed pharmaceutical care. 
 
I had a great meeting with Dr. Hong Hua, Professor of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, to discuss exciting new advances in optical sciences.

Lesko in Committee

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is getting things done for the American people! This week, we voted on 16 pieces of legislation.

Lesko Leads Letter to CMS

Therapy is an important resource for many Americans, but it can be harder to obtain for Medicare patients, especially in rural or underserved areas. As a lead sponsor of the EMPOWER Act, I’m hopeful HHS will address this in their final rule change.

See full press release here. 

Lesko in the News

Democrats are LYING to YOU! Dems might say they want border security, but that’s NOT what their actions have been saying for YEARS. On VP Harris’ watch over 10 million illegal migrants have entered the U.S. – and that’s just the ones we know about.

Hear my thoughts on this, what’s going on in Springfield, OH, the CBP One app, and MORE on the Conservative Circus with James T. Harris.

We have people dying everyday of fentanyl overdoses. Women and children are being raped and killed. Families are being absolutely shattered. This is all thanks to Biden/Harris’ disastrous border policies. Enough is enough.

Listen to my thoughts on this with Seth Liebsohn!

Get the Facts: Stillbirths

Every day, families across the country leave the hospital with empty baby carriers and without their little ones in their arms. In fact, each year in the United States more than 21,000 babies are lost to stillbirth. While there are known risk factors, stillbirth does not discriminate. Every demographic across the U.S. is affected by this tragedy. While stillbirth often goes undiscussed, the number of babies lost to stillbirth is much higher than the number of deaths for children aged 0-14 from preterm birth, SIDS, accidents, drownings, guns, fire, and flu combined. Still, studies estimate that a minimum of 25% of stillbirths, or around 5,250 babies each year, could be prevented. That’s why this Congress I was happy to cosponsor the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 as well as the SHINE for Autumn Act. This past Thursday, September 19, 2024, was National Stillbirth Prevention Day and it is my hope that through continued research and raising awareness of this issue, we will eventually be able to eradicate stillbirth altogether. No family should be faced with the devastation of leaving the hospital without their little one. Even one child lost to stillbirth is one too many.

Around the District

Team Lesko attended the FCI Phoenix Community Relations Board meeting to learn about programs offered within the facility and to connect with community members, staff, and the warden. Thank you for having us!

Casework Highlight

A constituent completed their 2023 tax return, but the processing was delayed for unknown reasons and they could not get an update from the IRS. We contacted the IRS, determined there was an identity issue that we helped correct, and the refund was released.

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