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Today, we remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001 — a day that would change the world as we knew it forever. On America's darkest day, the resilience of the American spirit prevailed as brave men and women rushed toward danger to protect their fellow citizens. May we never forget their sacrifices.

Below you will find an update on my work this past week for the residents of Arizona’s First Congressional District.

Visiting With HonorHealth Research Institute, AdviNOW Medical

Last week, my staff and I met with representatives from HonorHealth, Banner Health, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Mayo Clinic, and AdviNow Medical to discuss the importance of emphasizing health care innovation to drive long-term solutions and transform outcomes for patients and their families.

Arizona is spearheading incredible developments focusing on the integration of high-quality research, algorithms, and other innovation in the health care field. As Arizona continues to be a leader in health care delivery and innovation, I extend my appreciation to the entire community for its efforts of expanding access to the high-quality health care you and your family deserve.

Passport Awareness Month

September is Passport Awareness Month, and I wanted to share a few travel tips with 2024 right around the corner. Remember to routinely check your passport's expiration date and validity requirements, since many countries require visitors to present passports with at least six months of validity remaining. If you're looking to obtain or renew your passport, you should apply at least 6-9 months before your passport expiration date or planned travel. Getting your passport should always be the first step when planning to travel outside of the country — even before booking travel.

For more information on how my office can help with your passport, please visit my website here. 

Congressional Nominations to U.S. Military Service Academies October 6th Deadline Approaching Soon

The online academy application portal for my office remains open to eligible high school students residing in Arizona's First Congressional District who are interested in attending one of our nation's premier military service academies. To learn more about the congressional nomination process and how to submit an application, please review the application form here. I wish prospective students the best of luck and sincerely appreciate their interest in serving our country. The deadline to apply and submit a completed application file is October 6, 2023.

Discussing America's Fiscal Challenges on The Mike Broomhead Show

Last week, I joined The Mike Broomhead Show to discuss the reality of America’s current fiscal challenges. The wheels are coming off financially. This isn't solely a Republican or Democratic issue — we must start taking our debt seriously. Click here or on the image above to listen to the entire interview.

What I’m Reading & Why It Matters

This week, I'm looking at data from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics which reveals that the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths rose more than 14% from 2020 through 2021 in the United States and that drug overdose death rates were higher in 2021 than in 2020 for all age groups 25 and over — just the latest sign of the fentanyl crisis inflicting every part of our country and wreaking havoc on our communities.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update on my latest work in Washington, D.C. and Arizona’s First Congressional District! If you have any comments or concerns, I encourage you to reach out to my office.

Sincerely,

David Schweikert