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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. But first, I want to hear from YOU:
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The poll results will be featured in next week's newsletter. Continue reading to see the answer of last week's results!
BIG NEWS: My Monitor Accountability Act is Introduced in the Senate
I am pleased to share that Louisiana Senator John Kennedy introduced my Monitor Accountability Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support last month, in the Senate.
The bill sets clear rules for courts’ use of federal monitors, ending the profiteering exemplified in Maricopa County and New Orleans, Louisiana. Last year, the federal consent decree for the New Orleans Police Department ended after 13 years, costing taxpayers an estimated $100 million. The court-appointed monitor in Maricopa County has been in place for over a decade and has cost taxpayers $350 million—and still counting.
Maricopa County and New Orleans are just two examples of federal monitors across the nation that rack up expensive bills and undermine the public safety of the communities they oversee. I am grateful for Senator Kennedy’s partnership in this fight and look forward to working with him to bring the legislation to President Trump’s desk.
Read the bill here.
The What’s the Biggs Idea? Podcast Presents: Tax Policy in America’s Golden Age with
Guest Brandon Arnold
My latest podcast episode premiered TODAY with Brandon Arnold from the National Taxpayers Union! We discussed the strength of America’s economy, thanks to the GOP’s Working Families Tax Cuts.
Did you miss the episode? Click on the image below to listen. And subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re at it so you don’t miss another episode!
Top Media Appearance of the Week
I joined Jody Hice on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins to discuss the Department of Justice targeting people for fraud schemes. Click the image below to listen:
Meetings and District Events
 Team Biggs presented James (Jim) Guarino with a certificate honoring his 102nd birthday and service as a World War II Combat Medic. Thank you for your service, and happy birthday, Jim!
It was a pleasure to host the 2026 Service Academy appointees for dinner before they embark on their next journey to serve our country. Congratulations!
I was honored to meet with a great American Patriot, singer Lee Greenwood on Capitol Hill this week.
I met with Terry Cole, Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, to discuss how to stop the nation’s drug crisis. Thank you for visiting me in Washington, D.C.!
 I also met with the Director of Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona, Chelsea McGuire. We discussed water infrastructure, desalination efforts, and the latest with the Colorado River negotiations.
I spent time with AmCham Taiwan, The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan. We discussed economic and trade partnerships between the two countries.
Last Week's Poll Results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll in last edition’s newsletter! Below are the results:
Are you concerned about the federal government misusing taxpayer dollars during times of crisis or emergency?
- 91%- yes
- 5%- no
- 4%- unsure
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.
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