Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)
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Recent News About Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)
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Congressman Biggs Unveils Pro-Life Ultrasound Legislation
Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has introduced the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, a new legislation that aims to provide pregnant women with the opportunity to review ultrasound imaging before proceeding with an abortion. This bill comes at a time when thousands of people are showing their support for the right to life in Washington, D.C. and has gained the backing of the National Pro-Life Alliance.According to credible studies, approximately 80% of women who are considering an abortion choose to protect their unborn child after viewing an ultrasound. Congressman Biggs...
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Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation to Protect National Security Personnel Salaries Amid Spending Fight
Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced the "Funding A Secure America Act" as a solution to the ongoing spending debate in Congress. The bill aims to fund the salaries of national-security related personnel, including military, Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, TSA, and Department of Veterans Affairs, until the end of the fiscal year.In a statement, Congressman Biggs emphasized the need for an alternative approach to funding that goes beyond passing a bloated spending package or resorting to a government shutdown. He argued that the current all-or-nothing...
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Congressman Biggs: Servicemembers Shouldn't Be on the Hook for Lost Military Equipment
Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona has voiced his concern over reports that a member of the 82nd Airborne Division was charged $3,561 for military equipment left behind during the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Congressman Biggs called for answers and emphasized that servicemembers should not be financially penalized for following orders."We need to get to the bottom of what happened with this servicemember and ensure that he and others are not financially penalized for following orders," said Congressman...
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Congressman Biggs Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Major Legislation to End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans
The House Judiciary Committee has taken a significant step towards ending warrantless surveillance of Americans by advancing Congressman Andy Biggs' major legislation. The committee passed H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (PLEWSA), with an overwhelming 35-2 vote.The PLEWSA aims to overhaul Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by requiring a warrant for all U.S. person searches. Currently, FISA 702 allows the government to intercept electronic communications of non-U.S. persons outside the United States....
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Congressman Biggs Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson
Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has congratulated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) on his election as the House's 56th Speaker. In a statement released today, Congressman Biggs expressed his admiration for Johnson, highlighting their long-standing relationship in Congress."I congratulate Mike on his unanimous selection as House Speaker," Congressman Biggs said. "Mike and I came into Congress together in 2017. I've gotten to know him quite well over the years. Mike is intelligent, respectful, and a listener. He is a true conservative and a constitutional scholar. Mike has a good...
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Congressman Biggs: DHS Does Not Know Who is Entering Our Country
Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has raised concerns about the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) ability to accurately report the number of illegal aliens who enter the United States but evade capture. In a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Congressman Biggs requested information on how the department calculates "gotaways" and their estimates for the current fiscal year.According to Congressman Biggs, it is crucial for the United States to have a clear understanding of who enters the country. He stated, "Gotaway aliens are gushing through our...
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House Committees Open Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden, Says Congressman Andy Biggs
House Committees Open Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden, Says Congressman Andy BiggsWashington D.C. - In a significant development, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed House committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The announcement has received mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) expressing his support for the inquiry while urging House Republicans to maintain focus and expedite the process.'I’ve long called for the impeachment of President Joe Biden. An impeachment inquiry...
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Congressman Biggs Urges HASC Chairman Rogers to Include Overtime Pay for CBP Agents in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act
Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has called for overtime pay for Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agents to be included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. In a letter addressed to Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC), Congressman Biggs highlighted the importance of fair compensation for CBP Agents who go above and beyond the call of duty.The specific provision that Congressman Biggs is advocating for is Section 11133 of the Senate version of the NDAA. This provision aims to reinstate a policy that was in place...