The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

I hope you have all had a wonderful week. I am grateful to serve you in the 119th Congress. Read below to see what I’ve been working on this week. But first, I want to hear from YOU:

Do you believe the United States is safer with the Trump Administration's handling of our southern border?

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NEXT WEEK: 2026 Congressional Art
Competition Entries Due

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

Students 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 (2509 South Power Road, Suite 204 Mesa, Arizona 85209) before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Please visit my website for more information.

Apply to Intern in my Mesa Office

Applications are open for Summer and Fall internships in my Mesa district office! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about congressional work while aiding my team, please visit my intern portal to submit your application and review other important details. 

Visiting Mesquite Junior High with Health and Human Services Officials

This morning, I met with officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at Mesquite Junior High School in Gilbert. 

I toured the school’s cafeteria and spoke with students, staff, and District leadership about their improved nutrition program and how they are already implementing Make America Healthy Again-aligned initiatives on campus.

I am encouraged by the progress being made and look forward to working with MAHA to ensure our children are healthy. 

Phoenix Children's Hospital 

Last week, I was honored to tour Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) and meet with their executive leadership. 

I was impressed with the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and treatment options. I am also looking forward to the opening of PCH’s new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion in Gilbert later this year, a joint effort with Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center to provide the best care possible to children and families in the East Valley.

Thank you, PCH, for having me!

Touring Mission Palms Post Acute

I was honored to join Mesa Councilwoman Dorean Taylor on a recent tour of Mission Palms Post Acute, a center that offers in-house therapy and nursing for patients undergoing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. 

I learned about the facility's services and joined its Ensign Flag celebration.

I'm grateful for its commitment to the East Valley community, and I wish the staff all the best as they continue to serve patients in the years ahead. 

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce

It was a pleasure to attend the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce’s Good Government Series, where I shared an update from Congress and met with business owners in the district. We also discussed energy and economic policy, and I heard directly from local business owners about their concerns and priorities.

Thank you for what you all do for our community and the East Valley economy!

IRS Tax Filing Resource

The deadline to file taxes is next week, and President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill is already providing much-needed relief for working families.

Click here to discover the IRS’s comprehensive guide detailing new provisions and how you may be impacted. 

If you or someone you know experiences issues with the IRS as you file your taxes, please contact my Mesa office at (480) 699-8239.

Drop Zone 2026

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

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

Where: ALA Applied Technologies Campus (7729 E. Pecos Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212)

Watch the video below to learn more about the event: 

Tracking Airport Wait Times

DHS recently launched its new MyTSA app to help travelers track airport wait times during the Democrats’ DHS shutdown. 

Click here to download the MyTSA app. 

Has your travel been impacted by the DHS shutdown?

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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: 

Letters and Legislation 

Bills CoSponsored: 

• H.R. 7651- Chloe Cole Act of 2026 (Rep. Robert Onder)
• H.R. 8206- DHS Appropriations + SAVE America Act (Rep. Chip Roy)

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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 needed information. For example, my office routinely helps constituents with issues involving the Veterans Administration, IRS, Social Security Administration, 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? Constituents of the Fifth Congressional District 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.