The Week in Review 

Happy Friday, 

I spent my week in the district as the House was not in session. It was still a busy week, so I hope you’ll read below to learn about the important happenings:

House Judiciary Committee Markup on Gun Control Bills

This week, the House Judiciary Committee marked up legislation to infringe our Second Amendment rights. The bill was a combination of several stand-alone bills. The bill imposes restrictions on our Second Amendment rights—including raising the age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles, restricting the size of magazines that Americans can own, and micromanaging how Americans store guns. I 100% voted against this bill. 

The markup comes after the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas. While the shooting in Texas was a deliberate attack of malice and hatred, the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats are attempting to exploit this situation to push unnecessary and ineffective restrictions on our Second Amendment rights. During the markup Democrats repeatedly stated their true goal. They do not want you to be able to defend yourself with a firearm and they are willing to do anything to limit your ability to own a gun. One Democrat went so far as to announce that he was willing to pack the Supreme Court to get his way.

The public is not safer because of gun control laws. In fact, they are more at risk. American cities with the strictest gun laws (i.e. New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore) remain the most dangerous cities. Click the image below to hear some of my thoughts on these bills. 

Introducing the WHO Withdrawal Act

The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most corrupt and ineffective international institutions. The organization has been compromised by China and it sabotaged COVID investigations in Wuhan.

Despite the WHO’s failure to objectively provide health guidance to the world, President Biden now seeks to give the WHO more authority to define what a pandemic is, how long a pandemic lasts, and encroach upon the sovereignty of nations like ours. It’s unacceptable. 

I introduced the WHO Withdrawal Act today. This legislation requires the President to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), repeals the law that originally authorized the United States to join the WHO, and prevents taxpayer money from being spent to participate in the WHO.

The bill may be read here. 

I have also cosponsored H.R.419, the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act, and H.R. 7916, the Protecting American Sovereignty Act.

Letters and Legislation 

Bills cosponsored:

H.R. 7914 - To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14074. (Higgins, R-La.) 

H.R. 7916 - To prohibit the use of funds to implement any obligations of the United States under the World Health Organization's Global Pandemic Treaty. (Jackson, R-Texas) 

Inaugural Live Video Tele Town Hall 

This week, I held my inaugural live video tele town hall. Arizonans asked me live questions about the southern border, the shooting in Uvalde, the state of our economy, Arizona’s water supply, and much more. Click the screenshot below to watch a recap of the town hall.

Biden Inflation Hearing at the Heritage Foundation 

On Tuesday, June 21, I will hold an “off-site” hearing at the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C. The title of the hearing is: Addressing Bidenflation and Biden’s Energy Crisis.

The event will feature about 20 members of Congress and include four expert witnesses. 

The event will be live streamed on my Twitter (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) and Facebook (Congressman Andy Biggs) pages. 

I will provide more updates about this hearing on my social media pages and upcoming newsletters. 

Top Media Appearances of the Week

This week, I joined Newsmax to discuss the ongoing invasion occurring at our southern border. In many cases, we don't know the criminal history of these folks. We won't be able to vet them because we don't have the resources or time under the Biden regime. Yet, Biden is releasing them directly into our communities at a rate of roughly 8,000 per day. Click below to watch some of the segment. 

 
I joined Wakeup! Tucson to discuss the Biden Administration’s failure to address the nation’s baby formula shortage. Click here to hear the full segment.

I wrote two columns that were picked by Newsmax and the Washington Times. I hope you enjoy these pieces. 

Newsmax: Increasing Spending, Size of Govt Won't End Formula Crisis

Washington Times: Pelosi and The Biden Team Have Reached Marie Antoinette Levels

Top Tweets of the Week

Definition of the Week 

The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most corrupt and ineffective international institutions, and now President Biden seeks to give the WHO more authority to define what a pandemic is, how long a pandemic lasts, and encroach upon the sovereignty of nation’s like ours.

The WHO has been a disaster for America, to say the least. 

Courtesy of Michael Knowles’ Speechless, here’s what we think is the latest definition: 

The World Health Organization (NOUN): A global institution that does little to effectively protect American interests and public health.