The Week in Review 

Happy Sunday!

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.

Voting Against the Uniparty’s Bloated NDAA

This week, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The near-$900 billion bill included several good priorities, like a 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted servicemembers—which I’ve vocally supported for years.

However, this bloated bill contained too many poison pills to receive my vote in good conscience. The final version of the bill also removed my amendment to enact punitive measures against the Pentagon for failing an audit—after it failed its seventh straight audit.

Click the image below to hear more about my reasoning for voting against the NDAA:

Commemorating Pearl Harbor

On December 7th, a Day of Infamy, we remembered and honored the lives lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor. 

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tele-Town Hall Wrap Up

I hosted my virtual tele-town hall on Tuesday. Thousands of constituents joined the call to hear updates on what I’m doing in DC and Arizona’s Fifth District. We discussed the FBI cooking the books on violent crime statistics, the ongoing crisis st the southern border, and Congress’s refusal to reign in spending. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates on my next tele-town hall! If you weren’t able to join us this week, click the image below to watch a recap:

Hosting Marine Corps Liaisons

It was an honor to host liaisons from the U.S. Marine Corps and to receive a plaque to hang in my office. 

I’m thankful for the courage and bravery of our Marines and all service members. 

Thank you for bravely defending our freedoms!

What’s the Biggs Idea? Podcast with Jon Schweppe

On this week’s episode of What’s the Biggs Idea?, I was joined by Jon Schweppe, the Policy Director for American Principles Project. We discussed Jon’s recently-released report detailing the Biden-Harris Department of Education’s war against Christian universities, including the record-setting $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University. Check out my website to watch previous episodes. Click the image below to watch this week’s episode:

Letters and Legislation

Letters Cosigned:

• Letter to Secretary Austin re Capt. Geary (Rep. Mast)

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’s Katie McCall to discuss the Senate’s responsibility to confirm President Trump’s Cabinet appointees. 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.