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.

My Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment Advances Out of House Judiciary Committee

My constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee. Washington has proven it cannot be trusted to police its own spending. This amendment puts firm, constitutional guardrails on a system that has been allowed to run on debt, excuses, and empty promises for decades. Congress should be required to balance its budget like every American and every state.

I urge House leadership to bring this amendment to the floor promptly so the full House can act to restore fiscal discipline and put our country back on a sustainable course before the damage becomes irreversible.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) supports my effort and stated, “Runaway government spending caused massive inflation during the Biden-Harris Administration and now risks triggering a debt spiral. Rep. Biggs’s balanced budget amendment limits reckless spending and fuzzy math by requiring Congress to spend within its means.”

The amendment has been referred to House Leadership for a potential vote on the Floor, where it will require a two-thirds majority vote to advance to the Senate.

The amendment may be read here.

Click the image below to hear more about my amendment:

Joining My Colleagues to Discuss the Critical Work of the Sharia-Free America Caucus

I attended and spoke at the Sharia-Free America Caucus’s inaugural press conference.

Sharia Law has no place in America but is already gaining ground in cities like Minneapolis and Dearborn. Its radical ideology is antithetical to our Judeo-Christian values and to the freedoms our great Republic was founded on. 

I look forward to the work my colleagues and I will do to stop radical Islam in its tracks. Click below to hear my remarks from the press conference:

Remembering Why Americans
Demand Mass Deportations

For four years, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Alejandro Mayorkas opened our borders for the worst of the worst to invade. Though their regime is over, the devastating consequences of radical open-border policies remain.

President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and Border Czar Tom Homan—along with all of our courageous ICE and CBP agents—are working around the clock to deport criminal illegal aliens across the country. But local, state, and federal elected Democrats are spewing hatred and violent rhetoric toward DHS, ICE, and CBP while refusing to hand over illegal aliens with deportation orders.

Americans demand mass deportations to prevent the pointless assaults and murders of American citizens at the hands of illegal aliens. Families across the nation should never be forced to bear these preventable crimes. Congress stands in support of federal law enforcement officers who are carrying out lawful deportations of illegal aliens. I will continue to push for policies that put Americans over illegal aliens in memory of Grant Ronnebeck and Brandon Mendoza from my congressional district, Rachel Morin, Jocelyn Nungaray, Laken Riley, and the countless other Americans who were brutally murdered by illegal aliens.

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Markup

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a markup and advanced the following bills out of committee:

• H.R. 7274- Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act of 2026;
• H.R. 2985- Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act;
• H.R. 4123- Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act;
• H.R. 7256- Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act; 
• H.R. 7283- Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act; 
• H.R. 1118- Value Over Cost Act of 2025;
• H.R. 5438- Incentivize Savings Act; 
• H.R. 5000- Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act; 
• H.R. 7265- Vote By Mail Tracking Act; and 
• A variety of post office renaming measures.

House Judiciary Committee Activity

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled, “Europe’s Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II.” During the hearing, my colleagues and I examined Europe’s decade-long campaign to censor the global internet and how European regulations directly infringe on what Americans can say and see online in the United States.

Before the hearing, the committee released an interim staff report revealing that the European Commission successfully pressured major social media platforms to change their global content moderation rules. It was also revealed that the European Commission targets U.S. political content for censorship and disproportionately targets conservative content and interferes in elections across Europe. I highlighted the fact that the Left is driving political censorship, not the Right. Click the image below to hear some of my remarks from the hearing:

The Judiciary Committee also held a markup and advanced two bills out of committee. In addition to H.J.Res. 139, my proposed constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget, the committee also favorably reported H.R. 1028, the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Biological men have no business in women’s sports. This is not about politics; it’s about fairness, safety, and protecting the hard work of female athletes. H.R. 1028 ensures that female athletic and Olympic competitions are reserved for biological female athletes. It protects fair competition, preserves the achievements of women and girls, and keeps women’s sports meaningful and competitive, and I was glad to see it pass out of committee. Click the image below to hear my remarks about H.R. 1028:

Speaking at IEDA's Annual Meeting

I attended and spoke at Irrigation and Electrical Districts Association’s (IEDA) 6th annual meeting. I am grateful for their work to address water, agriculture, and power issues that face Arizonans.

I’m thankful for the opportunity to attend and speak with this great group of Arizonans.

Hearing from Arizona Sheriffs

It was an honor to meet with Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse, and his Chief Deputy Brian Swanty. 

Safer communities begin at home, and I am grateful that Arizona has great law enforcement officers.

Meeting with Arizona's Fraternal Order of Police

I was glad to host members of the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police in my office. 

I am incredibly grateful for the sacrifices our local, state, and federal law enforcement officers make day after day to protect our communities. 

On behalf of all Arizonans: Thank you for all you do!

Meeting with Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller

I was grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller and his team to discuss their work to keep Arizona communities safe.

Meeting with the Rural Water Association of Arizona

It was great to meet with representatives from the Rural Water Association.

We had a great conversation about how Congress can support rural communities in Arizona. Addressing our state’s water needs is a top priority of mine, and I’m thankful to the experts who share important information.

Discussing Water Policy with the
Hualapai Tribe of Arizona

It was an honor to host Chairman of the Hualapai Tribe of Arizona Duane Clark, members of the Hualapai Council, and several Arizona stakeholders in D.C. to discuss the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act.

Maintaining Arizona’s strong working relationships with Native American Tribes is an important priority. I thank Chairman Clark for his willingness to have these important discussions!

Hosting Representatives from
Council on Prison Locals

I enjoyed meeting with Tucson’s Council on Prison Locals in my D.C. office. 

As the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, I remain committed to ensuring that our corrections officers are equipped to perform their demanding jobs well.

Team Biggs Attends Veterans Affinity Event

My Veterans Affairs representative attended Veterans Affinity, a coffee event for service members.

We were honored for the opportunity to speak with the group about Drop Zone,  my office’s annual veterans resource fair—be sure to keep an eye out for updates coming soon.

Please contact my Mesa office at (480) 699-8239 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance with the VA. 

Tax Filing and Preparation Assistance

On Tuesday, February 17, my office will be hosting a tax filing and preparation assistance event. The event will be held from 10am to 1pm at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus in Mesa:

          ASU Polytechnic Campus
          Cooley Ballroom
          7001 E Williams Field Rd
          Mesa, AZ 85212

Representatives from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be on-site to assist you. For those who would like to have their return prepared on site, please be sure to bring the following:

• Your Social Security card, a picture of the card, or an official government document that has your SSN on it (like your Social Security statement). Prior year tax returns are not accepted to verify your SSN.
• An official photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
• All tax documents you received—W2s, 1099s, etc.
• A copy of your last year’s tax return if you have it (not mandatory).
  

There are some situations in which returns cannot be processed on-site. For example:

• Your income is above $69,000.
• You are Married Filing Separately.
• You bought or sold digital assets (like Bitcoin).
• You have rental property.
• This list is not exhaustive, and there are other, less common examples. For a full list of exceptions, please visit Masters of Coin’s website.
  
  

Letters and Legislation

Bills Cosponsored:

• H.R. 7286 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.
• H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act
• H.R. 7359 - To amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration relief for certain citizens or nationals of Somalia. 

Tele-Town Hall Wrap Up

I hosted my virtual tele-town hall on Tuesday. Thousands of constituents joined the call to hear updates on my work in Congress and ask me questions. We discussed ICE’s deportations of illegal aliens, the SAVE Act, and the recent constitutional amendment I introduced requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget. Thank you to all who joined and asked questions! If you missed it, click the image below to watch a recap: 

Top Media Appearances of the Week

I joined Fox News with Jon Scott to discuss the dangers of unconstitutional sanctuary policies. Click the image below to watch part of the segment:

I joined Fox Business with Dagen McDowell and James Freeman to discuss Democrats’ unreasonable demands in order to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined One America News with Matt Gaetz to discuss the Left’s continued demonization of law enforcement officers. 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 
If 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.