Arizona's 8th Congressional District
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Recent News About Arizona's 8th Congressional District
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Lesko Introduces Legislation to Bolster Domestic Uranium Production
On May 18, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Domestic Uranium Saves America Act (Domestic USA Act) to provide a pathway for increased domestic uranium production by adding uranium to the United States’ Critical Minerals List.
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Lesko Hosts Press Conference to Protect Women’s Rights
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) hosted a press conference to highlight the need for Congress to pass the Women’s Bill of Rights to affirm the importance of acknowledging women and their unique and distinguishing characteristics and recognize their contributions to our nation.
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Lesko Bill to Save Gas Stoves Passes Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee
On May 16, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)’s Save Our Gas Stoves Act to block the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing its proposed efficiency standard for gas cooking products passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security.
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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Support Broadband Expansion
On May 15, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Connecting And Building Lines for Expedited (CABLE) Expansion Act to enact clear approval process deadlines for franchise authorities relating to broadband projects.
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Lesko Statement on House Passage of the Secure the Border Act
On May 11, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Secure the Border Act:
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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Update FCC Rules, Support Amateur Radio Operators
On May 11, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act to eliminate the current Symbol Rate Limit set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and replace it with a 2.8 kilohertz (kHz) bandwidth limit.
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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation To Prioritize National Security Over Gender Ideology
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced the Traditional Screening Application (TSA) Act and the Traditional Passport Act (TPA) to restrict the Biden Administration from allowing individuals to select “X” as their gender or sex designation on travel documents, including passports and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck applications.
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Lesko Leads Letter to Consumer Product Safety Commission to Protect Gas Stoves
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to request that the CPSC rescind its Request for Information (RFI) on residential gas stoves and cooktops.
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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Simplify Hydrogen Permitting Process
On April 27, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) reintroduced the Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act to streamline the hydrogen permitting process for federal hydrogen programs if the programs utilize zero-carbon emission sources.
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Lesko Statement on House Passage of Debt Ceiling Package
On April 26, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act:
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Lesko Sends Letter to Secretary of Agriculture on Proposed School Meal Standards
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing concerns regarding the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule on long-term school nutrition standards.
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Lesko Reintroduces Legislation to Recognize Amateur Radio Operators
On April 18, 2023, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2024, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day to recognize the contributions amateur radio operators have made to our nation.
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Lesko Honors Colonel Wanda Wright With Congressional Recognition
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) presented a Congressional Recognition to Colonel Wanda Wright, former Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, for her support of Arizona veterans.