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.

Previewing the Upcoming Spending Fights

With the elections over, Congress is finally returning to work in DC. And in just a few short months, we’ll have a new presidential administration ready to work for the American people. 

As exciting as it is that Republicans will have control of the Administration and both chambers of Congress, we still have battles to fight this year.

It’s likely that the DC Cartel will attempt to ramrod one last CR through the Democrat-controlled Senate and Joe Biden’s desk during the lame-duck session. House conservatives must fight against it to protect Americans from bloated Biden-Harris-Pelosi-Schumer spending levels and woke priorities.

Click the image below to hear more about the need to return to regular order instead of settling for another CR:

Another spending fight that is likely to come up before the end of this Congress is the debt ceiling. The debt ceiling, or the debt limit, is the maximum amount of money the U.S. can borrow. In 2023, under Kevin McCarthy and Chuck Schumer, Congress and Joe Biden agreed to suspend the debt ceiling—which was already at $34.1 trillion—until January 1, 2025, with no actual limit on the amount of borrowing that could be taken on in that time. 

Because of the federal government’s reckless spending and Congress’s refusal to rein it in, the national debt has expanded an astonishing $4 trillion+ in just over a year and a half.

Click the image below for more about the upcoming debt ceiling battle:

Demanding Accountability from FBI for Cooking the Books on Violent Crime Statistics

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and I led a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding the FBI’s quiet revision of misleading violent crime statistics during the Biden-Harris Administration.

In September 2023, the FBI released data suggesting a 2.1% decrease in violent crime across the nation from 2021-2022. Last month, however, the FBI quietly revised the data to show that violent crime had, in fact, increased by 4.5% from 2021.

The FBI did not publicize its revision of 2022 violent crime data. This confirms what congressional oversight has shown: the Biden-Harris crime epidemic continues to escalate and radical state and local officials hold the interests of criminals over the needs of American communities. Those involved in attempting to deceive the American public for the gain of the radical Biden-Harris regime must be held accountable. I’ll keep you posted.

The letter to Director Wray may be read here.

New York Post covered the letter here.

Team Biggs Attends One Medical Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

This week, Team Biggs attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for One Medical in Queen Creek.

It was an honor to present One Medical with a certificate of recognition for their contribution to the health and well-being of my constituents. 

Thanks to the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce for its continued support of local businesses.

Team Biggs Attends 21st Annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon

This week, Team Biggs was honored to attend the 21st Annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon presented by the Veterans Medical Leadership Council. 

This year’s event honored the service of America’s WWII veterans, to whom we owe so much. 

Thank you to the VMLC and the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum for hosting such a wonderful event!

Team Biggs Attends Toasted Mallow’s 10-Year Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

This week, Team Biggs attended the 10-year Ribbon Cutting Event of Toasted Mallow in Gilbert. 

Thank you to the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce for inviting my office to congratulate Toasted Mallow with a Certificate of Recognition for their continued support of the community.

Letters and Legislation

Letters Led:

• Letter with Chairman Jordan to FBI Director Wray on FBI crime statistics 

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.

Top Media Appearance of the Week

I joined One America News with Dan Ball to discuss the House’s responsibility to hold bad actors accountable as we move into a new Administration. Click the image below to watch 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.