Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

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Lesko Meetings

It was great meeting with fellow Arizonan and former Chief Border Patrol Agent for USBP Chris Clem to discuss the catastrophic consequences of VP Kamala Harris’ border policies and what we need to do to secure the border and keep the American people safe!
 
I met with the Arizona Association of General Contractors to discuss infrastructure concerns and ways to keep the economy strong in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona.


I had a great meeting with the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons to talk about ways we can continue to improve our health care sector and achieve better patient outcomes for Arizonans.


I met with Arizona Americans for Prosperity to discuss how we can save the American people from the Biden/Harris Administration’s burdensome overregulation and taxation.


I had a great meeting with the AZ Farm Bureau to discuss how we can continue to keep agriculture thriving in the Grand Canyon State!

Lesko Votes

13 brave Americans lost their lives during the Biden/Harris Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. I was proud to vote YES on H. Res. 1469 to hold all parties responsible for this catastrophe accountable including President Biden, VP Harris, and others.

Radical left-wing approaches to our criminal justice system have endangered the American people and allowed violent criminals to run rampant in our streets. I was proud to vote YES on the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act to stop this from continuing to happen.

Lesko in the News

Kamala Harris has blamed everyone for the border crisis except herself – and she was the BORDER CZAR! 

Listen to my thoughts on this, issues in Arizona, and more on Fox Business below: 

Get the Facts: The Truth Behind January 6

Last week, the House Administration Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight released documents containing transcript excerpts that revealed a lot about what truly happened in the days leading up to and on January 6, 2021. Here’s the truth you may not have heard. Senior Pentagon officials unnecessarily delayed the DC National Guard response to the Capitol on January 6^th due to optics concerns.

On January 3^rd, President Trump told General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff there would be a large number of protestors on January 6^th and to make sure there was sufficient National Guard or soldiers to make sure it was a safe event. President Trump even said, “… I don’t care if you use Guard, or Soldiers, active-duty Soldiers, do whatever you have to do. Just make sure it’s safe.” Despite these explicit instructions to maintain the safety of the event, these orders were disregarded. Acting Secretary of Defense at the time, Christopher Miller, was even quoted as saying, “There was absolutely no way – there is absolutely no way I was putting U.S. military forces at the Capitol, period.”

President Trump was not the only one requesting increased military presence at the Capitol on January 6^th. Chief of U.S. Capitol Police at the time, Steven Sund, made an urgent request for the National Guard saying, “… We are being overrun.” Still, after the request was made, General Piatt recommended the Secretary of the Army not support the request. In the hours that followed, many National Guardsmen voiced concerns about their lack of response, confused as to why the optics mean so much when a potentially dangerous event to both life and property was occurring. No matter how vocal their concerns, they were met with pushback.

In the end, we all saw what happened on January 6^th, but it’s time the American people heard the full story. For a link to the full timeline of events, including the National Guard response, click here and find transcripts here.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office for assistance in processing retirement contribution refunds he requested months ago. After we contacted the Office of Personnel Management and asked for a review, they processed the request, and the constituent’s contribution was received.

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