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 Thursday, November 21st

I am hosting my virtual tele-town hall next Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 pm EST/5:30 pm MST. 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 Veterans

On Monday, our nation observed Veterans Day. We honor all who have selflessly served our country in our armed forces.

Freedom is not free, and we owe a great debt to those who have answered the call.

To our veterans: Thank you. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

For Veterans: Prepare for VA’s Secure Sign-In Changes

Starting in 2025, you’ll need to use a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in to manage your VA health and benefits online. After January 31, 2025, the VA will remove the option to sign in with a My HealtheVet user ID and password. You’ll still be able to use your My HealtheVet health portal—you’ll just need to sign in using a Login.gov or ID.me account. Create your account and log in using it today so you’re all set before January 31. 

House Oversight & Accountability Committee Activity

The Subcommittees on  Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a joint hearing titled “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP): Exposing the Truth.” My colleagues and I discussed the Department of Defense (DOD) and the intelligence community’s lack of transparency regarding UAP.

The DOD has failed to provide transparency on the existence and effectiveness of programs related to UAP not only to Congress, but to the American people.Witnesses testified that DOD has a habit of overclassifying information related to UAP, smearing whistleblowers, and has even structured some UAP programs to avoid Congressional notification entirely. Click the image below to hear some of my questions:

Celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday

On Sunday, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 249th birthday.

Thank you for your heroism and sacrifices.

Semper Fi!

Letters and Legislation

Bills Cosponsored:

• H.Res.1566 - Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2024 (Rep. Guest)
  
• H.R. 9109 - IRS Overreach Prevention Act (Rep. Smith)

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 Appearances of the Week

I joined Newsmax with Rita Cosby to discuss the necessity of withholding federal funds from sanctuary cities that refuse to comply with ICE. Click the image below to watch some of the segment:

I joined Real America’s Voice with Steve Gruber to discuss President Trump’s Cabinet appointments. Click the image below to watch some of the segment:

I joined the Steak for Breakfast podcast to discuss the new Border Czar, Tom Homan. Click the image below to listen to 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.