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.

Celebrating Mother's Day

On Sunday, we celebrated Mother’s Day. I hope all the mothers in AZ-05 and across the nation had a wonderful day.

We’re incredibly thankful for the sacrifices you make for your families.

Honoring Police Officers

During National Police Week, we remember the fallen, honor those serving, and thank all who have worn the badge. 

We’re grateful for the local, state, and federal officers who sacrifice their lives to protect our communities.  

I will always back the blue.

DROP ZONE 2025 Recap

I held my sixth annual Drop Zone event. Drop Zone is the best one-stop resource fair for Arizona’s seniors and veterans. Nearly 70 organizations and more than 600 constituents stopped by.

Drop Zone is a special opportunity for us to come together to celebrate our veterans and seniors and to connect them with local resources and advocacy organizations that can help make their lives easier. One of the greatest privileges of serving in Congress is to assist those who gave so much in service to our country. 

It can be difficult to navigate the red tape of the federal bureaucracy. My team and I hear from veterans and constituents every day who are struggling to deal with the VA, IRS, Social Security, and other agencies. The primary mission of my District Office is to help constituents through this process and obtain the services and benefits that are available to them.

Drop Zone would not have been possible without the help of our phenomenal volunteers and organizations. I am grateful for the generosity and selflessness of Arizonans, and I am honored to represent Arizona’s Fighting Fifth in Washington, D.C. Thank you to all who attended and participated in Drop Zone 2024!

I am humbled to have been recognized by Carl Forkner, the Commander of Chapter 8 of the Disabled American Veterans East Valley. I was recognized by Mr. Forkner, on behalf of the 3,400 men and women of Chapter 8, for meritorious service to veterans, their families, and their survivors.

It is the honor of a lifetime to represent the best Congressional District in the country. Click the image below to see Mr. Forkner’s remarks:

$10,000,000 Recovered for Constituents of Arizona's Fighting Fifth District

Staff in my District Office work tirelessly to assist constituents when they’re facing issues with the federal government.

Since I first took office in 2017, my staff has closed more than 4,100 constituent cases. This number includes:

• VA Cases: 1,107+
  
• Social Security Cases: 407+
  
• IRS Cases: 484+

In total, more than $10,037,500 has been recovered and paid out.

If you need help with a federal agency—including the VA, IRS, Social Security, getting a passport, and more—my District Office stands ready to assist you in every way that we can. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at 480-699-8239.

Surveying the Border in Yuma

President Trump’s border is SECURE. 

We didn’t need new laws to achieve operational control; we needed a new President.

Americans are thankful for CBP and ICE agents, President Trump’s Cabinet, and—most of all—for President Donald Trump.

Attending a Signing Ceremony with EPA Administrator Zeldin

This week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the approval for Arizona’s application for primary enforcement responsibility over the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program. 

Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will now have primary authority to regulate underground injection wells under the Safe Water Drinking Act instead of relying on federal oversight.

EPA’s approval of ADEQ’s application is a significant step forward in returning regulatory authority to states. I’m thankful for Administrator Zeldin and President Trump’s commitment to shift power back to the states.

Speaking on House Republicans’ Plan for Medicaid on the House Floor

Medicaid, originally intended for vulnerable groups, is now the fastest growing program in the country—and able-bodied, working-age adults are taking advantage.

Republicans are working to root out waste, fraud, and abuse. 

Click the image below to hear my remarks on the Democrats’ false claim that Republicans are going to gut Medicaid:

House Oversight Committee Roundtable

The Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a roundtable on “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” It was great to hear from state and local police officers, and I appreciate them sharing their experiences.

I discussed the importance of collaboration between elected officials—like governors and mayors—and federal, state, and local law enforcement officers in protecting American communities. Click the image below to watch my remarks:

Meeting with Representatives from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association

It was great to meet with the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association during National Police Week.

Federal LEOs are often our front line of defense against the worst the world has to offer, and I thank them all for their service and bravery.

Visiting with Members of the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series

I was excited to spend time with the participants of this year’s Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series.

I’m grateful to have strong Republican women fighting the good fight back home in Arizona.

Thank you for stopping by!

Hosting Arizona State University President Michael Crow

It was an honor to host Arizona State University President Michael Crow in my DC office. 

I appreciate his valuable insight into the future of higher education in Arizona and the United States. 

I look forward to many more years of collaboration with Arizona’s great universities!

Visiting PHI Air Medical in Mesa

It was great to visit PHI Air Medical’s Base in Mesa.

PHI Air Medical is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,500 patients every year from 82 bases across the country.

I’m thankful for their commitment to the care of their patients.

Speaking with Seniors at San Tan Foothills High School

It was an honor to meet and speak with seniors at San Tan Foothills High School.

The students and I discussed my legislative priorities in D.C., the economy, and college tuition prices.

I am grateful for the invitation. Good luck to all in your next venture!

Team Biggs Attends the Red Mountain High School JROTC Awards Ceremony

Staff from my District Office attended the Red Mountain High School JROTC Awards Ceremony and presented three cadets with a Certificate of Special Recognition for their leadership and dedication to their battalion.

What’s the Biggs Idea? Podcast with E.J. Antoni

On the most recent episode of What’s the Biggs Idea?, I was joined by E.J. Antoni, a Research Fellow and the Richard Aster Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget. We discussed President Trump’s economic strategy and the need for Congress to cut federal spending. Check out my website to watch previous episodes. Click the image below to watch the episode:

Legislation and Letters

Bills Cosponsored:

• H.R. 2096 - Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act of 2025 (Rep. Garbarino) 
  
• H.R. 2705 - Nuclear Family Priority Act (Rep. Crane) 
  
• H.R. 3237 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a limitation on availability of student visas for institutions in sanctuary jurisdictions (Rep. Hageman) 
  
• H.R. 1241 - SAFE for America Act of 2025 (Rep. Collins) 
  
• H.R. 3393 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office" (Rep. Hamadeh) 
  
• H.R. 703 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act (Rep. Smucker) 
  
• H.Res. 408 - Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey (Rep. Timmons) 

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’s Mike Emanuel to discuss President Trump’s economic plan. Click the image below to watch part of the segment:

I joined Jason Chaffetz on Fox Business to discuss President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," Biden's autopen, and Pfizer scrutiny. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined Steve Bannon’s War Room to discuss Obamacare’s destruction of Medicaid. Click the image below to watch part 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.