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.

TOMORROW: Military Service
Academy Conference

I will be hosting a Military Service Academy Conference Saturday, March 21st, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Benjamin Franklin High School in Queen Creek. 

Liaisons from local ROTC programs as well as the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard Academies will discuss military service and career opportunities. My staff will be on-site to discuss the application and nomination process. 

Hope to see you there! Please RSVP HERE.

Condemning the House’s Failure to Adopt
Balanced Budget Amendment 

This week, the House of Representatives failed to adopt H.J.Res. 139, my Balanced Budget Amendment. 

Washington had a choice: restore fiscal sanity or continue down the reckless path of endless spending and generational theft. Unfortunately, too many chose the latter.

For decades, both parties have talked about fiscal responsibility while racking up trillions in debt and passing the bill to our children and grandchildren. My Balanced Budget Amendment was a straightforward, common-sense solution to force Congress to do what every American family must do: live within its means.

The failure of this amendment is a stark reminder that there is no political will to rein in spending in Washington. Instead of making the tough decisions today, Congress continues to kick the can down the road, fueling inflation, weakening our economy, and threatening America’s long-term stability.

Despite this week’s setback, I will never stop fighting to restore fiscal discipline, rein in out-of-control spending, and put our nation back on a sustainable path. The American people demand a government that is accountable, responsible, and committed to protecting their future—not bankrupting it.

Click the image below to hear more about my amendment:

Applauding Resolution Copper’s Historic
Land Exchange with the U.S. Forest Service

After years of working with the U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper to facilitate a copper deal, I am pleased that the two parties have reached an agreement to complete a federal land exchange that will open the world’s second-largest undeveloped copper deposit in Arizona. 

This decision puts our state at the forefront of copper development and is sure to  boost our economy, provide long-term conservation and recreational opportunities at home, and support U.S. national security efforts.

Thank you to everyone involved in brokering this historic deal.

Celebrating the House’s Unanimous Passage of the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025

I am grateful to cosponsor Representative Eli Crane’s North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, which unanimously passed the House this week. 

The legislation would expedite the rebuild of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, which was destroyed in last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire, by streamlining the federal contracting process. 

I urge my Senate colleagues to vote yes on this bill. Northern Arizona’s tourism industry, small businesses, and gateway communities depend on it. 

Voting to Advance Legislation to
Deport Illegal Alien Fraudsters 

I voted to pass H.R. 1958, The Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, which passed the House by a vote of 231-186. This bill will hold illegal aliens accountable for their actions by making the act of defrauding the United States government or stealing benefits intended for U.S. taxpayers a deportable offense, and making illegal aliens who commit or admit to committing this crime ineligible to re-enter the U.S.

I spoke on the House Floor in favor of the bill. Click the image below to watch some of my remarks:

House Oversight & Government Reform
Committee Markup

The House Oversight & Government Reform Committee held a markup and passed the following bills out of committee:

• H.R. 6916, Federal Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act of 2025;
• H.R. 428, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters and Fraud Preventers Act;
• H.R. 1722, Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025;
• H.R. 4642, Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act;
• H.R. 2069, Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025;
• H.R. 7934, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026;
• H.R. 2766, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act;
  H.R. 5525, Stop DC Capital Authoritarian Motorvehicle Enforcement and Restoration of Autonomy (CAMERA) Act; and
• H.R. 6399, To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Highland City, Utah.

Assistance Evacuating the Middle East

The State Department is on call 24/7 to assist Americans with safely evacuating the Middle East.

If you or someone you know is currently in the region, please follow the below guidance from the United States government and visit my website for more information: 

2026 Drop Zone

I am excited to share that my office’s annual Drop Zone event is happening soon!

When: May 9th, 2026, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Where: ALA Applied Technologies Campus, located at 7729 E. Pecos Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212

What: DropZone is the East Valley’s one-stop resource fair for veterans, seniors, and residents of Arizona’s 5th District. Participants will have access to many valuable resources in one location, such as VA benefit consultations, haircuts, health screenings, Taxpayer Advocacy Services, community support organizations, employment assistance, and more. I hope to see you there!

Tour of Watershed with SRP

It was great to tour the Salt River Project Watershed area with Western Caucus Chair Representative Maloy from Utah and Representative Hurd from Colorado.

We inspected the infrastructure and gained more information on the region’s water needs.

Western Caucus Panel

It was an honor to speak at the Western Caucus’s panel about the future of energy and water in the West. 

Thank you to Chairwoman Maloy for organizing a wonderful and informative event!

Meeting with Mesa Mayor and
City Council Members

I was pleased to meet with Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman and city council members Dorean Taylor and Rich Adams to discuss the ongoing Colorado River negotiations.

I appreciate their insights and look forward to reaching the right deal for Arizona. 

Meeting with Arizona’s Cities and Towns

I also met with leadership from Tempe, Surprise, and Maricopa in my D.C. office. We discussed infrastructure, economic development, and other issues important to their residents.

Thank you for stopping by!

USS Arizona Commissioning

This week, my Veterans Affairs representative attended the USS Arizona commissioning at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa.

It was great to hear crew members speak about the progress of the building, which is on track for completion in 2029. It will also be the 30th Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarine and the first to have the Virginia Payload Module, which brings an increased capability of 40 Tomahawk missiles, as well as an improved Special Forces Integration.

Thank you to the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation for hosting a wonderful event!

Mesa Veterans Program 

My Veterans Affairs representative attended the Mesa Veterans Program where fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces were honored. 

The community can pay tribute to these brave men and women, who are part of the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, in Downtown Mesa during Memorial Day, where their banners will be hung.

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. I appreciate the Mesa Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a meaningful meeting. 

2026 Congressional Art Competition 

The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students (9th-12th grades) within Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District.

Students who are interested in participating must complete the 2026 Student Release Form and the Student Information Form.

All entries must be delivered by teachers, parents, or other assigned adults to my district office located at 2509 South Power Road, Suite 204 Mesa, Arizona 85209 before Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Please visit my website for more information.

Letters and Legislation 

• H.R. 7983- Clean Water for All Life Act 

Tele-Town Hall Wrap Up

I hosted my virtual tele-town hall on Tuesday. Thousands of constituents joined the call to hear updates on my work in Congress and ask me questions. We discussed President Trump’s lawful military action in Iran, how we can work to lower gas prices, and legislation to ensure that only American citizens can vote in American elections. Thank you to all who joined and asked questions! If you missed it, click the image below to watch a recap:

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 
If 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.

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.