Dear Friend,

I hope you and your family are staying healthy and well. I wanted to provide you with some updates on my recent trip to the southern border, and other district work here in Arizona. 

Today we celebrate our Nation's symbol of prosperity and the true meaning behind the American Dream. We thank our brave men and women who fight everyday to defend our flag, and are forever grateful to live in the Land of the Free. 

My Experience at the Southern Border

Last week, I drove down to Nogales, AZ to the Mariposa Land Port of Entry at our southern border to see firsthand the ongoing crisis happening in our own state. At the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and Border Patrol Agents informed me of the following: 

• Gaps in the border wall create serious challenges for border patrol, who now have to keep officers stationed in dangerous conditions at the gaps for security.
• Available border wall materials, already funded through tax-payer dollars and authorized for construction, are now rusting next to gaps in the wall. 
• Nearly 2/3 of border apprehensions have been single adult males, as opposed to families or children. In FY2021, single adults make up 70.95% of total apprehensions, while unaccompanied minors make up 8.60%.
• Strong security through technology is especially needed at our Ports of Entry to continue allowing safe trade between Arizona and our neighbors. 
• More adequate resources and technology are needed by both CBP officers and Border Patrol Agents to allow them to safely do their job.

Ways and Means Hearing on Health Care Spending

On Tuesday I joined a Ways and Means Committee Hearing with Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Xavier Becerra, where I discussed the need to have a revolution in our healthcare system to promote technology, expand accessibility to care, and crash the price for every American. 

President Biden's proposed budget, which consists of trillions of dollars in new spending, would drive our country further into debt, and hurt programs like Social Security and Medicare. I am continuing to urge this Administration to focus on solutions that will create a healthier society, while expanding access to health care technologies. 

Service Academy Event!

My office will be co-hosting a virtual Service Academy information session this Saturday, June 19th!  Students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy are welcome to attend the upcoming event to learn more about the congressional nomination and application process. The event will include information directly from our office and representatives from each of the service academies. 

Virtual Academy Day 
Saturday, June 19th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Click HERE To RSVP 

For additional information about this event, please contact my District Office staff at 480-946-2411. 

Need Help with a Federal Agency?

If you need help working with a federal agency on issues such as passports, the Social Security Administration or at the VA, please feel welcome to contact my casework staff in the district office to see how they can best assist. 

#SchweikertScenerySundays

Please continue sending in your best pictures of AZ-06 to us here! These photos will be featured on my Facebook every Sunday for a positive highlight of our community. I look forward to seeing your talented photography of our district. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my weekly e-newsletter. If you would like to contact me, please feel welcome to browse my website for the different services our office can help you with. 

Sincerely,

David Schweikert