The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

I hope you had a wonderful week. I am grateful to serve you all in the 119th Congress. Read below to see what I’ve been working on this week.

Urging the Department of Commerce to
Match Arizona’s Commitment to
Semiconductor Supply Chain

This week, I led a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging him to reaffirm Arizona as the site of the co-located National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Prototyping and National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility. 

Arizona was selected for this cutting-edge facility in January, confirming Arizona’s leadership in semiconductor development and manufacturing. The facility would be located at the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park, creating a partnership where ASU’s robust research programs would jumpstart development. In August, Commerce announced that National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) would take over management of NSTC and delayed advancement of the facility in Arizona. 

Arizona is the ideal choice for the co-located prototyping and packaging facility. We have the fastest growing semiconductor ecosystem in the country and can support every aspect, from research to manufacturing, packaging, and workforce development. There have been billions of dollars of private investment put into the industry in Arizona, presenting a unique opportunity to leverage that investment and secure our nation’s semiconductor future. Arizona is committed to building this critical supply chain. I look forward to NSTC’s affirmation of Arizona as the home for the pilot facility.

“Arizona State University has the resources and has done the groundwork to support this national lab which will be a critical piece of the semiconductor supply chain that serves the nation with research and development, manufacturing and workforce development,” said ASU President Michael Crow.  “This work is essential to U.S. economic stability, defense security, and it begins with building new expanded national hubs for advanced training and technology development.” 

Congressmen Eli Crane (AZ-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) also signed the letter. 

 The full letter may be read here.

Holding Bad Actors Accountable

This week, a grand jury indicted Barack Obama’s former FBI Director James Comey on two counts of making false statements to Congress and for obstructing justice. This indictment is an important step toward restoring Americans’ trust in their federal government. Comey’s actions, including perpetuating the Russia Hoax against President Trump, represent the politicized abuse of power that has undermined public trust in our institutions. This week was an important reminder that no one is above the law.

Accountability cannot stop here. If we are serious about protecting our Republic, we must continue to confront the weaponization of government that ran rampant under Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I am thankful to President Trump, AG Bondi, and FBI Director Patel for their unwavering commitment to restoring the rule of law. Their leadership has been instrumental in exposing corruption, pursuing justice, and ensuring those who abuse their authority are held accountable.

Senior Citizens Resource Fair Postponed

I regret to inform you that my office's Senior Citizens Resource Fair has been postponed. Please stay tuned for further details. 

Celebrating K-9 Xanadu’s Graduation

Team Biggs was pleased to attend the graduation ceremony for K-9 Xanadu and her handler who will be going to serve the Gilbert Fire Department.

K-9 Xanadu and her handler Josiah completed six weeks of training at the ATF’s Canine Training Center, specializing in accelerant detection. Congratulations to all of today’s graduates, and thank you for your service.

Arizona State Legislature Veterans Caucus

Yesterday, my office’s Veterans Affairs representative attended a meeting on behalf of the Arizona State Legislature Veterans Caucus. It addressed suicide prevention, Homes for Heroes, and more.

Thank you to the Arizona State Legislature for organizing the event!

The Congressional App Challenge is Back!

Applications are now open for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge! I encourage all interested Arizona students to participate for the chance to have your app featured in the U.S. Capitol and on the House of Representatives’ website. 

Visit the Congressional App Challenge website to register before October 30th.

Top Media Appearance of the Week

I joined Fox News with Harris Faulkner to discuss Democrats’ refusal to condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Click the image below to watch part of the segment:

I joined Just the News, No Noise with John Solomon and Amanda Head to discuss how out of touch Democrats in Congress are. Click the image below to watch the segment:

I joined The Conservative Circus with James T. Harris to discuss James Comey’s indictment and the push to hold bad actors accountable. Click the image below to listen to the segment:

Tweet of the Week

Constituent Services

Flags
Would you like to purchase a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol? Flags flown over the Capitol include a certificate, which may be personalized for a particular person, event, or organization. Click here to learn more about purchasing a flag.

Internships
If you or someone you know is interested in completing an internship in either my Mesa or Washington, D.C. office, they can apply directly on my website. 

Help With a Federal Agency 
I you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. For example, my office routinely helps constituents with issues involving the Veterans Administration, the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the State Department, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You can learn more by visiting my website.

Click here to find out more information about my office’s services. 

Tours and Tickets

Interested in touring the White House or U.S. Capitol? As constituents of the Fifth Congressional District, you may request tickets and tours for various Washington D.C. destinations from my office. 

All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis, so request tickets early.

Click here for more information.