The Week in Review 

Happy Saturday!

I hope you had a wonderful week. I am grateful to serve you all in the 119th Congress. Read below to see what I’ve been working on this week.

Funding President Trump’s America First Priorities

This week, the House and Senate passed a President Trump-approved bill to fund the federal government. Government funding was set to expire today, but President Trump advocated for this Continuing Resolution (CR) to pass, allowing his Administration to continue delivering on its promises to the American people.

I have never voted for a CR, but I voted for the CR that was on the Floor this week. President Trump has proven that the Executive Branch is the only branch of government willing to bend down our nation’s spending curve. His Administration has done more to fight federal spending in 50 days than Congress has done in the last 50 years, despite my best efforts. This CR will provide the President the funding he needs to carry out the mandate delivered by American voters, including the necessary funding to secure the southern border.

Click the image below to hear more about why I voted for the Continuing Resolution:

Demanding an FBI Investigation into ActBlue

I sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel requesting an investigation into ActBlue, the main fundraising platform of the Democrat Party. In 2024, banks across the country reported hundreds of suspicious transactions with ActBlue, but the previous Administration stonewalled congressional efforts to investigate the reports further. There are also allegations of foreign donations originating in China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.

The allegations against ActBlue are alarming and warrant a thorough investigation by the FBI.

If the allegations against ActBlue are proven true, the fundraising group has undermined the integrity of our elections for years, and justice must be delivered swiftly. Americans’ faith in our electoral system is crucial to our Republic, and Congress must ensure that we protect the security of our elections.

I’m grateful to Director Patel for his work to restore our justice system, and I look forward to working with him to get to the bottom of these concerning reports.

The letter may be read here. 

Fox News covered the letter here.

Click the image below to hear more about my letter to Director Patel:

Hosting a Special Order on the Border

I hosted a Special Order on the border. Several of my colleagues joined me to highlight the work done by President Trump’s Administration to make American communities safe once again. In a single month under President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS arrested more than 20,000 illegal aliens. That’s a 627% increase in monthly arrests compared to Joe Biden’s regime.

Joe Biden and his cronies allowed millions of illegal aliens to invade and remain in our country. Many of those illegal aliens committed heinous crimes both in their home countries and in American communities. President Trump and his Administration are getting criminals out of our country. 

I’m thankful to my colleagues who participated. Click the image below to watch the full Special Order:

Praising DOJ OIG’s Release of Data on Hemisphere Surveillance Program

This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released previously redacted information relating to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Hemisphere Project. DOJ OIG released the information in response to a May 2024 letter from myself and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). Our letter requested that DOJ OIG publicly release unclassified information contained in their March 2019 report on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Use of Administrative Subpoenas to Collect or Exploit Bulk Data.

Last year, the House Oversight Committee considered legislation to reauthorize the ONDCP. The bill included a number of provisions I negotiated that were designed to improve Congressional oversight of ONDCP funded programs, and to protect Americans’ privacy. The release of this information underscores the need for similar legislative reforms to be enacted across government programs. 

Additionally, the ONDCP informed Senator Wyden that federal funding for Hemisphere was ended as of September 30, 2024, and the program has been shut down.

Senator Wyden and I have led bipartisan efforts to protect Americans’ privacy. This report contains information that the public has a right to see. The American people demand transparency from their government, and Congress must work to ensure that the federal government is accountable to its citizens. We’re thankful to DOJ OIG for their work to make new information public, and we look forward to further cooperation in the interest of American citizens.

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Activity

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a hearing titled “Enhancing Federal, State, and Local Coordination in the Fight Against Criminal Illegal Aliens.” Policies pushed by the Biden Administration hamstrung federal immigration authorities from taking enforcement action against criminal illegal aliens. The Trump Administration has empowered federal immigration agents to enforce U.S. border laws, leading to record low illegal border crossings and increased safety in American communities. 

The previous occupant of the White House claimed he couldn't secure the border without new legislation–that was a lie. President Trump has shut down the border simply by enforcing the law. Click the image below to watch part of the hearing:

Meeting with City Representatives from Mesa

It was great to host representatives from Mesa in my DC office this week.

We discussed progress at Mesa Gateway Airport, Boeing’s operations in Mesa, and updates on the Pecos Industrial Rail Access Train Extension (PIRATE) project.

I’m thankful to represent Arizona’s Fighting Fifth!

Tax Pre-Filing Season Awareness Event Recap

My office led a tax pre-filing season awareness event in Queen Creek this morning. The event featured on-site tax preparation from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and assistance from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). Representatives from my office were also on hand for casework assistance.

I thank these groups for their important guidance and those in the community who stopped by today.

2025 Military Service Academy Conference

America needs the next generation of men and women who are ready to defend the principles and freedoms of our great nation as Commissioned Military Officers. Students interested in answering this call should consider attending our Military Service Academy Conference, hosted in partnership with the Office of U.S. Congressman and former U.S. Navy SEAL, Eli Crane (AZ-02). 

Liaisons from the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and local Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs will be present to discuss the application process and campus life. Staff from both congressional offices will provide information on the nomination application process for the incoming Class of 2030.

Please visit my website for more information and to RSVP.

Letters and Legislation

Bills Cosponsored:

• H.R. 1862 - English Language Unity Act (Rep. Greene)
• H.R. 1897 - Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025 (Rep. Westerman)
• H.R. 1919 - Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (Rep. Emmer)
• H.R. 1953 - Deportation Compliance Act (Rep. Roy)
• H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act (Rep. Taylor)
• H.Res. 204 - Removing Representative Al Green of Texas from His Committee Assignment (Rep. Crane)
• H.R. 2039 - Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act (Rep. Cloud)
• H.R. 2075 - Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act (Rep. Onder)
• H.R. 2126 - Fair and Open Competition Act (Rep. Higgins)
• H.R. 2159 - Count the Crimes to Cut Act (Rep. Roy)

Letters Led:

• Letter to FBI Director Kash Patel Requesting an Investigation into ActBlue
• Letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Inquiring About Discharge of Serviceman Over COVID-19 Vaccination

Letters Cosigned:

• Letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins Inquiring About Long-Term Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD (Rep. Van Drew)

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 Fox News with Harris Faulkner to discuss DOGE’s work to hold the government accountable to taxpayers. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined Newsmax’s Rita Cosby to discuss the Democrats’ abysmal contempt for President Trump. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined The Conservative Circus with James T. Harris to discuss the President Trump-approved funding bill. Click the image below to listen to the segment:

Tweet of the Week

Constituent Services

Flags
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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.

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