2019 Legislative Report: Looking Back at Our First Year
In my first year in Congress, I’ve worked hard to improve the lives of Arizona families — to create good jobs, protect our environment, expand access to affordable health care options, and boost small businesses.
We hit the ground running by taking on committee assignments that would help me fight for Arizonans on bipartisan issues such investing in local transportation and infrastructure projects. And I’m proud that in my first year in Congress I’ve fought to protect Arizona’s water supply and the Colorado River, stood up for Luke Air Force Base against potential budget cuts, cosponsored a universal gun background check bill, and have made sure our state gets its fair share of federal transportation funds.
Yet, the most rewarding work is often serving as a voice for everyday Arizonans when they need it most. So far this year, my team has helped more than 600 district residents with issues they have with the federal government and has returned more than $1.3 million in federal benefits owed to them.
If my office can be of service to you, please reach out and let us know how. I look forward to continuing to serve you.
Legislative Victories
- My bill to extend security for Supreme Court Justices was signed by the President into law.
- I advocated for an improved trade agreement with our North American Allies, and we passed the USMCA through the House.
- 9 other bills I cosponsored were signed into law, including the Arizona Court Access Bill to expand federal court access for Arizonans and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
- The Colorado Drought Contingency Plan was signed into law.
- I fought for — and won — funding for local transportation and infrastructure projects: $100 million to build the South Central light rail extension; $75 million for the Tempe Streetcar; and $24 million to support growth at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
District Event Highlights
Service Academy Day: Helped young people from Arizona’s ninth district pursue their applications to the U.S. military academies
Valley Fever Roundtable: Hosted a roundtable with Congressman David Schweikert to hear from Valley Fever patients, experts and public health professionals
Asian-American Health Care Town Hall: Heard first hand from members of our Asian-American community about their experiences accessing healthcare
Downtown Tempe’s Hard Hat Thursday: Checked in with Tempe business owners along the streetcar construction route and shared our priorities for transportation and infrastructure investment
Local Craft Brewery Tour: Met with some of the Valley’s top brewers to get a closer look at Arizona’s fast-growing craft beer industry and explored ways Congress can better support these local businesses
Delivering Results: By the Numbers
Always Here to Help
My office is always available to help you. We can help you get in touch with a federal agency or benefits program including the Veterans Administration, Social Security, and Medicare and Medicaid Service.
You can get help applying for a federal grant or loan.
And you can nominate a member of your community for a Congressional Commendation.
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Moments from 2019
