The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

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.

President Trump is Working to Cut Wasteful Spending

This week, President Trump announced that he will cut $3 billion dollars in wasteful “emergency” spending, most of which is foreign aid. He has proven that the executive branch is currently the only branch of government willing to cut federal spending. I will continue lobbying my congressional colleagues to do the same, and will stand with him.

Read the full story from Semafor. Click the image below to hear more:

Leading the Effort to Protect the Rights of American Gun Owners

As Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, I sent a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Acting Director Kash Patel requesting information on the ATF’s use of facial recognition technology. Recent reports detail concerns that ATF improperly implemented facial recognition technology under the Biden-Harris regime.

My letter requests Acting Director Patel to provide the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance with documents necessary to conduct congressional oversight.

I will always protect Americans’ right to privacy. It is alarming that ATF may have improperly used facial recognition technology to surveil law-abiding gun owners. My Subcommittee has jurisdiction to oversee ATF, and I look forward to working with Acting Director Patel to investigate these claims and protect Americans’ privacy.

Cosigners of the letter include: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH).

The full letter may be read here.

Congress Must Defund Planned Parenthood

I spoke at a press conference hosted by Students for Life of America on defunding Planned Parenthood and Big Abortion. 

American taxpayers should never be forced to pay for the murder of innocent babies, but that’s exactly what Congress has allowed to happen. In 2022-2023, during the Biden-Harris regime, Planned Parenthood received nearly $700 million in taxpayer funding. 

As much as Planned Parenthood claims that it’s more than an abortion provider, the data tells a different story. In 2022, abortions made up 97.1% of Planned Parenthood’s “pregnancy resolution” services. For every ONE adoption referral, Planned Parenthood performs 228 abortions. Planned Parenthood profits off the murder of innocent, unborn children, so why in the world does it still get federal funding?

Thankfully, President Trump announced this week that he will freeze federal funding for Planned Parenthood. President Trump has proven that the executive branch is the only branch of government willing to cut spending, despite my best efforts. Congress controls the purse strings, and we must put the money where our mouth is and codify President Trump’s priorities and the demands of the American people.

Click the image below to watch my remarks from the press conference:

Hosting Globe Mayor Al Gameros

It was an honor to host Mayor Al Gameros of Globe, Arizona, in my DC office.

We discussed land management, wildfire prevention, and water infrastructure.

I’m grateful for Arizona’s local officials!

Team Biggs Attends Ribbon-Cutting for Mesa Chamber of Commerce

This week, Team Biggs had the honor of attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mesa Chamber’s new building.

We’re grateful for the Chamber’s work to foster economic growth and help local businesses thrive.

Congratulations on the new location!

Team Biggs Attends Stand Down Veterans’ Event

Team Biggs was honored to host a table at a local Stand Down veterans' event.

We provided important information about how my office can be of service to constituents of Arizona's Fighting Fifth District.

My annual Drop Zone event, the one-stop resource fair for seniors and veterans, is coming up in May. Be sure to keep an eye out for more information in future emails from my office!

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Markup

The Oversight Committee held a markup and passed out of committee a series of good government bills, including legislation to streamline government operations and Presidential reorganization efforts, protect hard working American taxpayers, and require the nation’s capital to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The legislation includes:

• H.R. 1295, the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025;
  
• H.R. 1210, the Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallet Act;
  
• H.R. 2249, the Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act;
  
• H.R. 2174, the Paycheck Protection Act;
  
• H.R. 2193, the FEHB Protection Act of 2025;
  
• H.R. 2277, the Federal Accountability Committee for Transparency (FACT) Act;
  
• H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act.

House Judiciary Committee Markup

The Judiciary Committee held a markup and passed my legislation, the Knife Owners Protection Act (KOPA), out of committee. Knife laws at the state level vary widely. For example, some states place restrictions on the type of knife and length of the blade that is legally permissible. Traveling across state lines with a knife can easily result in serious criminal penalties as what is legal in one state may be restricted or illegal in a neighboring state. KOPA will protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding the burden of patchwork state and local laws. I’m grateful to Chairman Jordan and my colleagues for favorably passing my bill out of committee, and I look forward to passing KOPA out of the House soon. Click the image below to hear more about KOPA:

In addition to KOPA, the Judiciary Committee also passed the following out of committee:

• H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act; 
  
• H.R. 2184, the Firearm Due Process Protection Act;
  
• H.R. 2255, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act;
  
• H.R. 2243, the LEOSA Reform Act of 2025;
  
• H.R. 2267, the NICS Data Reporting Act; 
  
• H.R. 2240, the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025.

FOR VETERANS: Free Service Connects Veterans with Other Local Veterans

Together We Served has launched a new free service called "Veteran Buddy Link" to assist Veterans seeking friendship and support. Click here to learn more and connect 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. 2315 - Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act (Rep. Gosar) 
• H.R. 2356 - Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (Rep. Massie) 
• H.R. 2395 - Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act (Rep. Clyde) 
• H.R. 2443 - No Partisan Radio and Partisan Broadcasting Services Act (Rep. Jackson) 
• H.Res. 262 - Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels (Rep. Crenshaw) 

Letters Led:

• Letter to ATF Acting Director Kash Patel requesting documents on ATF’s potential abuse of facial recognition technology to surveil law-abiding gun owners

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 Business with Dagen McDowell and Brian Brenberg to discuss the push to defund PBS and NPR. Click the image below to watch part of the segment:

I joined Just the News, No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head to discuss the constitutional authority Congress has to remove federal judges engaged in misconduct. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined The Conservative Circus with James T. Harris to discuss the checks Congress has over a rogue judicial branch. Click the image below to watch 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.

Click here for more information.