U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ)
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Debbie Lesko addresses border security and disaster relief in recent tweets
In recent social media posts dated November 18-19, 2024, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko highlighted concerns regarding national security at the southern border and advocated for non-partisan disaster relief efforts.
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Lesko urges CMS to adopt new supervision rules for therapy assistants
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSureto, urging the agency to retain proposed supervision requirements for occupational and physical therapy assistants in the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. These requirements align with bipartisan legislation introduced by Lesko and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) in H.R. 4878, the EMPOWER Act.
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Rep. Lesko: 'Communities are in mourning because VP Harris failed to do her job as border czar'
Arizona State Rep. Debbie Lesko recently said that “families and entire communities are in mourning because VP Harris failed to do her job as border czar.” Rep. Lesko’s comments highlight growing frustrations over the Biden administration's handling of border security amid rising illegal crossings and violent incidents involving immigrants.
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Lesko leads call for greater transparency from World Anti-Doping Agency
On August 15, 2024, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) sent a letter to the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), expressing serious concerns over recent developments involving the agency's handling of doping allegations.
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Tucson border is 'like a third world country' due to Harris' failures, Lesko says
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) said she saw "firsthand the reality of VP Harris’ failures" on the southern border when she visited the Tucson border sector.
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Rep. Lesko wins primary election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Rep. Debbie Lesko announced that she advanced from the primary election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in District 4.
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House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal elections
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), a cosponsor of the legislation, voted in favor of the measure aimed at ensuring election integrity. The SAVE Act mandates that only U.S. citizens are eligible to register and vote in federal elections.
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'Biden’s blaming Republicans for a border crisis he himself caused,' Lesko says
Arizona State Representative Debbie Lesko stated that President Biden's executive orders from four years ago undermined former "President Trump's border policies," and now Biden is "blaming Republicans" for the resulting "border crisis." Lesko made this statement in a June 28 post on X.
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U.S. Rep. Lesko: 'Gender' surgery on minors is 'child abuse'
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8) said performing so-called "gender affirming" or "transition" surgeries is "child abuse" and should never be considered for any minor.
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Rep. Lesko votes ‘Yes’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-R) voted in favor of a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.
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Lesko criticizes Biden's immigration actions as insufficient
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released a statement today in response to President Joseph R. Biden’s executive action concerning the crisis at the southern border.
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Lesko criticizes NYC jury's verdict against former President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) issued a statement regarding the verdict from a New York City jury against former President Donald J. Trump.
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Lesko introduces the FAUCI Act to stop bureaucrats from profiting on official actions in healthcare industry
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko has recently put forth the Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act (FAUCI Act) in an effort to prevent former employees of covered health agencies from benefiting financially from their involvement in the development and research of drugs, biological products, or medical devices. The bill has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator J.D. Vance.Lesko emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and transparency within government agencies, stating, "As we saw through the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of distrust...
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LESKO STATEMENT ON APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING VOTE IN U.S. HOUSE
On March 22, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) expressed her dissenting opinion on the appropriations funding vote.In a statement, Lesko stated, "Today, I voted no on the minibus budget deal that adds to our national debt and fails to advance critical conservative priorities. There were no funds to build the wall and no policies to secure the border." She further highlighted, "Instead, the budget increased funding for processing, housing, and healthcare for even more...
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Lesko Introduces Resolution to Recognize Border Crisis as an Invasion
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has put forth a resolution in an effort to acknowledge the situation at the southern border as an invasion. Lesko emphasized the severity of the border crisis, stating, “The only word that aptly describes the situation on the ground is ‘invasion,’ which is happening every day at our southern border and negatively affecting communities across this nation."Lesko's resolution underlines alarming statistics, pointing out that there have been over 8 million illegal immigrants who have crossed the southern border since President Joe Biden...
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Lesko Efforts on Gas Stoves Stave Off Brutal Biden Regulation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its final rule for energy efficiency standards for residential cooking products, a move that has been influenced by the efforts of U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and feedback from around the country. Congresswoman Lesko's bipartisan passage of the Save Our Gas Stoves Act played a significant role in dialing back the Biden Administration's radical agenda against gas stoves."I'm pleased that the bipartisan passage of my Save Our Gas Stoves Act in the U.S. House of Representatives helped the Biden Administration...
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LESKO ANNOUNCES 2023 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. The first-place winners are Om Bankar and Aayush Abhilash, students at BASIS Peoria, for their app called FinEdForKids. This app aims to provide students with resources to achieve financial literacy at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.Congresswoman Lesko congratulated the winners, stating, "I am so pleased to congratulate Om Bankar and Aayush Abhilash for winning this year’s Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s...
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Lesko Legislation Passes Energy and Commerce Committee; Heads to Full House
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) have advanced in the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bills, H.R. 6346 and H.R. 6192, have been approved and are now heading to the full House of Representatives for a vote.One of the bills, H.R. 6346, known as the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The legislation requires the NRC to submit a congressional report that outlines any changes...
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FCC Modernizes Amateur Radio Regulations Following Pressure from Lesko Bill
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made a significant update to amateur radio regulations, modernizing the rules for operators. The FCC voted to eliminate the current Symbol Rate Limit and replace it with a 2.8 kilohertz (kHz) bandwidth limitation. This change comes as a result of the efforts of U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, who introduced the Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act to push for this update.In response to the FCC's decision, Congresswoman Lesko expressed her appreciation for the agency's responsiveness to the needs of amateur radio...
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Lesko Introduces Bill to Streamline Nuclear Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) has introduced a new bill aimed at streamlining nuclear regulation in the United States. The Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to submit reports to Congress outlining any changes made to processes or procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as exploring ways to improve efficiency in the future.Congresswoman Lesko emphasizes the need for government agencies to become more efficient and update their practices to ensure responsible use of taxpayer...