Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

Good Afternoon,

I hope everyone had a wonderful week! It's been an busy week in Washington, D.C.! If you would like to share this newsletter with others, please direct them to this link and encourage them to subscribe.

Lesko Speaks to Shafik Gabr Foundation Fellows

I spoke to fellows from the Shafik Gabr Foundation to discuss the work my colleagues and I are doing on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the major bills we’ve passed in the committee, and how we need an all-of-the-above energy strategy to power our nation’s future!

Lesko Meets With Freeport-McMoRan

It was wonderful to meet with Freeport-McMoRan, an international mining company based in Phoenix, AZ, to discuss their mining operations in Arizona and the need for increasing our domestic mining production to secure our supply chains.

Lesko Speaks to the American Legislative Exchange Council

It was wonderful to join the American Legislative Exchange Council to discuss how I am fighting to advance economic freedom, promote free market policies, and rein in the power of the federal government!

Lesko Meets with Southwest Gas

I also met with Southwest Gas to discuss the importance of natural gas to residents and businesses in Arizona as well as the need to promote consumer choice when it comes to powering Arizona’s homes.

Lesko Elected to Influential Republican Steering Committee

This week, I was honored to be elected to serve as the Region 13 Representative on the House Republican Steering Committee. The Committee determines who will serve as Chairman of the committees and also determines which committees individual Republican members will serve on. Region 13 consists of Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. I was pleased to serve as the Republican Leader Designee last Congress, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the House Republican Conference on the Steering Committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance the Republican agenda to get our nation back on track.

GET THE FACTS: President Biden's Anti-American Energy Agenda

This week, President Biden authorized Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela after previously looking to scale down sanctions on Venezuela. However, Venezuelan oil is not as clean as U.S.-produced oil, according to the 2022 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report. This is unfortunately not the first time President Biden has looked to foreign adversaries to produce more oil. President Biden previously begged OPEC+ nations, which include Iran and Russia, to abandon their plan to cut their oil production by 2 million barrels a day. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration is currently sitting on over 4,400 pending Applications for Permits to Drill and recently proposed new rules on oil and gas drilling on federal lands. In the new majority, I am committed to working with my House Republican colleagues to stop these anti-American energy policies and lower energy prices for Arizonans.

Around the District

Our office was honored to present the Brandon Caserta Foundation with a Congressional Recognition for going above and beyond to combat the tragic epidemic of active duty and veteran suicide. I was pleased to support the Brandon Act, named after fallen U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta. The Brandon Caserta Foundation for provides invaluable assistance and ensures active duty service members, veterans, and their families receive the mental health support they need.

Austin from our office attended a ribbon cutting for ArchWell Health’s Surprise, AZ location. ArchWell Health focuses on senior-related healthcare. It is wonderful to see companies expanding and thriving in our district!

Monica and Michael from our office presented a Congressional Recognition to the Air Force Association’s Frank Luke Chapter, which supports wounded Airmen and raises awareness for their sacrifices. Thank you for supporting our service members in the U.S. Air Force!

Austin from our office attended the ribbon cutting for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce new office in the Seattle Mariner's building in Peoria, AZ. Congratulations!

Monica from our office presented a Congressional Recognition to E3 AZ Foundation, a nonprofit in Surprise, AZ that provides motivational sessions, therapy, workshops, and more for children in foster care. Thank you for your work to support children in foster care in Arizona!

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office after a change to his marital status occurred, and his Federal benefits did not increase as required by law. Our office contacted the U.S. Department of Labor and corrected the error. The constituent received a onetime payment catch up and was able to ensure his future monthly payments were correct.

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/.

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May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko