Supporting water research.

Last week the House Natural Resources Committee passed my bill, the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (TAAP) Act, to support binational water research in border communities.

The program is integrated in universities across the border, including the University of Arizona. By collaborating with our regional neighbors across state lines and international borders, we are able to expand our understanding of our water resources while strengthening our binational partnership with Mexico. I’m glad to see the House Natural Resources Committee recognize the importance of this legislation.

Ending high-speed pursuits.

On Thursday, my bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, passed the House Judiciary Committee.

Every day, at least one community in my district sees a high-speed car chase come through their neighborhoods, endangering the safety and livelihood of Arizonans, law enforcement and Border Patrol alike. The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act would crack down on illegal migrants and smugglers who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or law enforcement assisting CBP. We must send a strong message to those initiating these pursuits that they will be punished held to the full extent of the law when they jeopardize the lives of our citizens. I’m thrilled to see this legislation pass the House Judiciary Committee and am looking forward to voting for the bill on the House floor.

Honoring Arizona Hero Paul Kerchum.

I spoke on the House floor on Thursday about the life and legacy of Paul Kerchum, who passed away in December 2022 at the age of 102 and was one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March.

Paul not only survived the Bataan Death March but 3-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war in World War II. After transitioning to civilian life, he continued to share his story of courage and bravery. At the end of this month, the Benson Municipal Airport will be named after Paul, a well-deserved recognition. While we will never be able to express our full gratitude for his service, we hope this is a small token of our appreciation.

AZ-06 in Washington.

Every week I have the opportunity to meet with individuals, groups, and organizations that travel from Arizona to Washington, D.C. Despite the inclement cold weather, this week was no different. Whether folks want to discuss issues facing Congress or how I can partner with them back home, talking with constituents, local leaders, and advocacy organizations from Arizona is one of my favorite parts of my job. Thanks for meeting with me!

Serving you.

I take great pride in serving the AZ-06 community. Our office provides a variety of services, including Commendations and Greetings, Flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, Grant Applicants assistance, help with Federal Agency, Internship opportunities, Military Academy Nominations, as well as Tours and Tickets.

We are pleased to announce that our internship program is available year-round, offering students a chance to engage in public service. Applications are currently open for the upcoming summer session starting in May. Through our internship program, students will you have the opportunity to collaborate closely with me and my team. Interested students can apply through this form on my website.

American dream: Sandra Day O'Connor.

She grew up on a cattle ranch in rural Arizona. Goes to a top-ranked law school. Can’t land a job in a law firm because of her gender. Becomes the first woman majority leader in the Arizona Senate. And then serves on the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals before making history as the first woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court.

If that right there isn’t an American Dream story nothing is.

Sandra Day O’Connor’s place as a trailblazer is assured. As Chief Justice John Roberts said after her death last month, she was a true public servant and patriot who leaves behind an enduring legacy as “a fiercely independent defender of the rule of law and an eloquent advocate for civics education.”

Naming the post office in Duncan, Arizona after O’Connor, as I hope to do, is a small tribute to this larger-than-life daughter of the desert whose advice on achieving the American Dream is worth remembering.

“We don't accomplish anything in this world alone,” she once said, “and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something.”

Share your story.

Our district encompasses so many incredible people and stories that I want to share both with my colleagues in Washington and through the platforms I have as a member of Congress. You can visit my website and share your story with me and my team. I look forward to hearing from you!

As always, my office and I are here to assist you. If you would like to share a comment or tell us your story, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you!

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