The Week in Review

Happy Friday!

I hope you all had a wonderful week. This week, I spent my time in Arizona. It’s always good to be back in the Fighting Fifth district, spending time with constituents and seeing how I can better represent you all back on Capitol Hill. Read below to learn more about the important happenings of the week:

Border Security Caucus

Last year, as co-Chair of the Border Security Caucus (BSC), I invited DHS Secretary Mayorkas to meet with the BSC and answer our questions surrounding the border. Secretary Mayorkas never accepted that invitation. This past Tuesday, I, along with co-Chair Brian Babin sent  letters inviting CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus and ICE Acting Director Tae Johnson to speak to the caucus about their efforts to secure our border and enforce our nation’s immigration laws. The Biden administration has created the worst border crisis in American history. Given their mission and statutory obligation to secure the nation against illegal immigration, I hope Commissioner Magnus and Acting Director Johnson will come speak with the caucus to answer questions and explain how they are working to address the concerns of the American people. See both letters by clicking below: 

Trump Was Right

The mainstream media spent years fixated on alleged collusion between Donald Trump and Russia. But this week, Special Counsel John Durham revealed information showing what we knew all along—Hillary Clinton and her Democrat cronies actively spied on President Trump. No American should accept that a presidential candidate engaged in criminal activity and created a false scandal about their opponent to win an election. These actions beg the question, what else will Democrats do to win an election? Check out my full statement below:

Holding DHS Accountable

On Wednesday, as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, I sent a letter, along with all my Republican colleagues on the Subcommittee, to Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee demanding she hold a hearing regarding the recent reports that ICE released an illegal alien with ties to terrorism because he might catch COVID-19 in a detention facility. If these reports are true, then we must hold DHS accountable. Releasing an illegal alien with terrorist ties into our country because they might catch COVID-19 is a threat to our national security. This is yet another example of the Biden administration’s failed policies making America less safe. Read our full letter below: 

What's the BIGGS Idea

On Thursday, I interviewed Nicki Neily, president and founder of Parents Defending Education, a nonpartisan, nonprofit national organization giving parents the resources and support they need to advocate for their children’s education. Nicki's organization was heavily involved when the National School Board Association sent a letter to the DOJ that labeled the actions of parents who protested Critical Race Theory and mask mandates as a “form of domestic terrorism”. Thanks to COVID-19, parents experienced a huge wake-up call by seeing the propaganda our education system was forcing on our kids. And thanks to Nicki's Neily and her organization, we have avenues to fight back against the woke indoctrination of our children. Check out the rest of our discussion by clicking below:

Rescind the Mask Mandate, Reopen the Capitol

On Friday, I sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi demanding she immediately rescind the draconian mask mandate and reopen the United States Capitol Building and House Office Buildings to the public. This has gone on too long. Every person who works in the Capitol complex has access to the vaccine that she touts as effective at slowing transmission and reducing symptom severity, and has had plenty of time to receive it. It is well past time to restore normalcy in our nation’s Capitol and reopen it to the people to whom it belongs: the American people. See my full letter below:

Arizona Happenings

On Tuesday, I met with my Veterans Advisory Council to hear the concerns of veterans in the 5th District and across Arizona. The VA is BROKEN under Biden's failed leadership. We must do more to give our heroes the care they deserve.

On Wednesday, it was an honor to be invited to speak at the Mesa Has Heart event hosted by Sally Harrison and Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Service is the heart of Mesa, and I was grateful to recognize incredible local businesses and organizations who have stepped up to serve our community. I’d like to give a special thanks to Mike Broomhead, radio talk show host for KTAR, United Food Bank, and the Mesa United Way for all they have done for our community. 

Save the Date: Drop Zone 2022

If  you haven’t already, mark your calendars for our 3rd annual Drop Zone event on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Drop Zone is a resource fair for veterans, seniors, and their families to gain easy access to the services they need. Check out the poster below for more details. We’d love to see you there!

Remarks of the Week

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

"Is There a Doctor in the House? The Role of Immigrant Physicians in the U.S. Healthcare System"

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House Judiciary Committee Hearing 

"The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions"

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