Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

Good Afternoon,

I hope everyone had a wonderful week in our great State of Arizona! This week, I spoke with constituents in Sun City, AZ to discuss how I am working to combat President Biden’s cost-of-living crisis and how I am standing up for Arizonans against congressional Democrats’ disastrous, far-left agenda!

I met with constituents in Peoria, AZ at the Desert Winds Retirement Community. It is an honor to be your voice in Congress!

It was wonderful to join WeSERV to speak about what I am doing in Congress to support Arizonans and protect our water supply, as well as my work on the Energy and Commerce Committee to create reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Lesko Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Protect Parental Rights

I introduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee the fundamental right of parents to make the best educational decisions for their children. Parents have a fundamental right to be involved in their children's education and to be able to choose the best educational options for their families. I was pleased to introduce this constitutional amendment to protect parents from far-left school board officials and government bureaucrats in the Biden Administration who have actively worked to undermine parental rights and eliminate educational choices for their families.

In the News

I want to make sure that you don’t miss a minute of what I’m doing to fight for Arizonans each and every day. Check out my latest interview below.

The Seth Leibsohn Show

I joined the Seth Leibsohn Show to discuss how Democrat policies have created crisis after crisis and why I introduced a constitutional amendment to protect parental rights and stop the far left’s dangerous push to sexualize children. Listen below:

GET THE FACTS: President Biden Continues to Drain Our Emergency Oil Reserves

This week, President Biden announced the release of 15 million more barrels of oil from our nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserves. The reserve is meant for weather events or national security emergencies, but it is now at its lowest point since 1984. This 15 million barrel release will complete the 180 million barrels President Biden authorized the Energy Department to release in March. This is just another desperate political attempt to drive down fuel prices that have dramatically risen because of President Biden and congressional Democrats' war on American energy. Meanwhile, Americans across the nation have been struggling with an energy crisis. The average price of gas in Arizona continues to stay well above four dollars per gallon. President Biden could lower gas prices and restore our energy security today by unleashing our domestic energy production. Biden could reopen oil and gas leasing on federal lands, approve the 4,400 pending applications for permits to drill, and stop the regulatory assault on U.S. energy development.

Around the District

Michael from our office attended the 2022 Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to recognize the Arizona veterans who have honorably served our great nation and have continued to perform outstanding civic deeds outside of their military service.

Austin from our office attended the ribbon cutting for Carrington College’s new Trades Education Center in Phoenix, AZ in our district, which offers training from industry professionals to provide students with hands-on experience!

Monica and Tyler from our office toured the construction site for the Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, AZ. We are pleased to have such a wonderful attraction coming to our district!

Monica from our office recently attended a gathering and celebration for Vijayadashami, one of the most significant Hindu festivals that celebrates the triumph of good over evil!

Monica attended the ribbon cutting for Paramount Global Surfaces’ newest distribution center in Goodyear, AZ. We are pleased to have this new facility in our district!

Austin from our office attended a ribbon cutting for Nova Home Loans in Anthem, AZ, which recently opened a branch in the North Valley in our Congressional District! Congratulations!

Monica presented a letter of congratulations to the Rotary Club of Glendale, AZ which is celebrating their 100^th anniversary. Congratulations, and we are so grateful for a century of service to our local communities!

Austin attended a ribbon cutting for Silver Dragon Games in Peoria, AZ. Arizona’s 8^th Congressional District is proud to be a place where businesses can come and thrive!

Monica attended the ribbon cutting for No Boundaries Marketing Group in Surprise, AZ, which helps small to medium-sized businesses with marketing, advertising, and growing their digital platform!

Casework Highlight

A married couple, both Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries, contacted our office for assistance with their benefits. The SSA had provided them unclear information, and they were worried their benefits would be stopped. Our office contacted the SSA, and received clear guidance for the SSA. We also connected the couple with staff members at the local field office for any future issues to ensure their benefits remained in place.

Encouraging Story

I want to share this story about how the Arizona State Society Daughters of the American Revolution raised funds to send Arizona veterans on Honor Flights. Honor Flight works to provide America’s veterans with an all-expenses paid trip to the memorials in Washington, D.C. During the return flight, veterans received cards thanking them for their service. We are so grateful for their work to honor our brave veterans who have selflessly served our nation.

Mobile Office Hours

Our office is hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the Peoria Main Library in Peoria, AZ from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM AZ Time. Our casework team is ready to answer your questions and assist you with federal agencies.

Military Academy Nominations

Are you interested in attending a Military Service Academy? Applications for Service Academy Nominations are now open! The deadline for this year’s Service Academy Nominations is October 28, 2022. Visit my website or click here to learn more and apply!

Congressional App Challenge

Submissions for the Congressional App Challenge are now open to all middle and high school students! The Congressional App Challenge is a competition to encourage students to engage in coding and computer science. App submissions are due by November 1, 2022. Winning apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol! Register today and submit your app here.

We are Here to Help

As always, my office is here to help. My Surprise district office is open and serving constituents. To make an appointment with the office, please call 623-776-7911.

My Washington, D.C. office is open and answering your calls. Please feel free to contact us via phone at 202-225-4576 or via email by going to my website at https://lesko.house.gov/contact/.

I encourage you to visit the website and to also follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Parler, Gettr, and Truth Social, and like my Facebook page for up to date information on what I'm doing and how my office can help you.

May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko