The Week in Review 

Happy Friday!

I hope you have 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 think the federal government should be able to access your digital records without a warrant or probable cause?

Yes No Unsure

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Continue reading for another survey question and to see last week's poll results!

DEADLINE TONIGHT: Apply to Intern in
My Mesa Office

The deadline to apply for a summer internship in my Mesa office is TONIGHT. 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 an application and review important details. 

Voting to Advance Clean Air Legislation 

This week, I voted YES on the FENCES Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 220-208. The bill stops the Green New Deal in its tracks, bringing fairness and transparency to the clean air permitting process– a necessity in states like Arizona. 

Home to some of the largest and most robust aerospace and national defense facilities in the country, Arizona cannot afford to continue being punished for naturally occurring weather events that are outside of our control, like yearly desert dust storms or wildfire smoke from California, Canada, and Mexico.

It’s time to cut costs, expedite permitting, and protect Arizona from being held hostage by Big Government.

Click here to read the legislation. 

Click below to listen to my remarks on the House floor: 

TAX DAY RECAP: Working Families Tax Cuts Act Saves Arizonans Thousands in Wages

Tax Day 2026 ushered in a wave of increased wages and savings for millions of Arizonans, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Trump. 

Below are some stats detailing how Arizonans are projected to benefit from these meaningful tax cuts: 

• The average tax cut is an estimated $3,521 per taxpayer
• 18,014 full-time jobs are expected to be added to the state
• Around 1.3 million seniors could benefit from no taxes on Social Security

During my time in Congress, I have been pleased to vote on two major tax cut laws that return money where it rightly belongs: the American people. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act was historic legislation providing benefits to Americans where they needed it most – an expanded standard deduction, a larger Child Tax Credit, the elimination of taxes on overtime and tips, and a new bonus deduction for Social Security recipients. Republicans are taking action to protect the interests and future of Americans as we seek to expand opportunities and savings for all. 

Did the Working Families Tax Cuts Act benefit you this tax season?

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Attending a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

It was an honor to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Benjamin Berell Ferencz, an Army World War II veteran, who documented Nazi war crimes and later served as chief prosecutor in the Nuremberg trials. 

The ceremony, which took place on Holocaust Remembrance Day, was an opportunity to reflect upon the six million lives lost in one of humanity’s most horrific events and a reminder of one man’s courage in the face of pure evil.  

I am deeply grateful to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for hosting such a touching event. 

Never again.

VOTING IS OPEN: Congressional Art Competition

My office’s annual Congressional Art Competition is coming up, and we need YOUR help selecting a winner of the People’s Choice Award.

Head to Communiversity in Queen Creek to browse the America 250-themed entries and text-to-vote for your favorite piece. This is a great opportunity to support our incredibly talented AZ-05 student artists. 

Check out the photos below for a sneak peek at some of the entries: 

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. 

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: 

Flagstaff and Kingman Municipal Visits

It was a pleasure to welcome the leadership from the Cities of Flagstaff and Kingman to my D.C. office. 

I discussed forest health and water storage issues with Flagstaff and new airport infrastructure with Kingman. 

I look forward to continuing to work together!

Arizona Technology Council 

It was also an honor to meet with members of the Arizona Technology Council in my D.C. office. We discussed Arizona’s booming defense sector and the growing opportunities for manufacturing and research in the state.

Thank you for stopping by!

Arizona Water Association 

This week, I met with the Arizona Water Association about the ongoing Colorado River negotiations and the importance of securing more water for Arizona. 

I am grateful for the delegation’s time and attention to this critical matter. 

Stay tuned for more updates about this issue!

Letters and Legislation 

Bills Sponsored: 

• H.R. 8323- SOUL Act

Bills CoSponsored: 

• H.R. 8300- SWALWELL Act (Rep. Paul Gosar)

Letters Co-Led:

• Letter to Secretary Burgum and Director Vought urging the immediate release of all unexpended federal funds held by the Bureau of Reclamation to address drought across the Colorado River Basin (Rep. Greg Stanton)

Last Week's Poll Results 

Thank you to everyone who voted in last week’s polls! Your insight into the issues that matter is invaluable. Here are the results:

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

• 83%- yes
• 15%- no
• 2%- unsure

Has your travel been impacted by the DHS shutdown?

• 40%- not applicable
• 31%- no
• 29%- yes

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 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.