Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

Good Afternoon,

I hope everyone had a wonderful week! It's been a 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 Meets with ESS Tech

I met with ESS Tech this week! They told me that their non-lithium batteries are safer and that they are sourced right here in the United States.

Lesko Receives Briefing on Southern Border

I joined my Congressional colleagues to receive a briefing from the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and discuss the ongoing border crisis. With Title 42 set to end in just a few days, it is more important than ever to secure our southern border.

Lesko Meets with Quaise Energy

I also met with Quaise Energy and discussed their new technology that can drill through unprecedented depths of rock to access the hot temperatures needed to harness the power of geothermal energy!

Lesko Holds Secretary Mayorkas Accountable

Secretary Mayorkas has lied to Congress and opened our southern border. Pleased to join my colleagues, led by Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), in calling for Secretary Mayorkas to resign or face investigation and impeachment.

Lesko Honors Brandon Caserta

I was honored to recognize fallen U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Brandon Caserta from Peoria, AZ on the U.S. House Floor. Thanks to the tireless efforts of his parents, the Brandon Act became law to honor Brandon's legacy and help service members quickly seek mental health care. Watch my full remarks below:

Lesko Stands Up Against Big Tech Censorship

With the release of the Twitter Files, we now know that Twitter was colluding with the federal government and Democrats to censor conservatives and silence free speech. I joined my Republican colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in fighting to hold the Biden Administration accountable for colluding with Big Tech companies to censor the story about Hunter Biden’s laptop and silence conservatives. Watch my full remarks below:

GET THE FACTS: President Biden's Cost of Living Crisis Continues

The Consumer Price Index, a key inflation index, rose at an annual rate of 7.1% in November 2022, demonstrating that Americans are still suffering under high inflation because of Biden and House Democrats’ out-of-control spending to fuel their radical agenda. The high inflation rate has caused real average hourly earnings to decrease by 1.9% over the past year. The skyrocketing cost of goods and services will cost the average American household over $700 per month, which adds up to over $8,000 per year. President Biden's cost of living crisis has hit Arizonans even harder. The rising costs are costing the average Arizona household nearly $900 per month and over $10,000 per year. In the new majority, House Republicans are committed to creating an economy that's strong. We will fight this crisis and work to lower the cost of living for Arizonans and families across America.

Around the District

Monica from our office attended the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Word of Life Arizona, a church located in El Mirage, AZ. Welcome to Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District!

Monica from our office attended the grand re-opening for Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria, AZ. We wish you continued success!

Monica also attended the grand opening of Arbor Therapy’s new location in Glendale, AZ, which provides speech, physical, feeding, music, and occupational therapies to both children and adults!

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Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted our office after waiting over six months for her 2021 IRS tax refund. After we contacted the IRS, we discovered the IRS needed additional information from the constituent. After we helped provide the IRS with the necessary documentation, the return was processed, and the constituent received her refund less than two months after contacting our office.

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