SE Valley Times

Rep. Andy Biggs, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 5th district, has recently shared his legislative initiatives on social media. The congressman addressed issues related to border inspections and the responsibilities of the Secret Service.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Biggs highlighted concerns regarding travel restrictions imposed by Indian reservations on Members of Congress visiting border areas. He stated, "In the past, Indian reservations have impeded Members’ ability to travel to parts of the border." Emphasizing the importance of oversight, he added that his legislation aims to ensure that such hindrances are deemed unacceptable and that members and their staff can inspect borders effectively.

Later that day, Rep. Biggs introduced another piece of legislation concerning the Secret Service's focus on its protective duties. He announced via Twitter, "The Secret Service should be solely focused on protecting those they're charged with protecting." In collaboration with Rep. Eli Crane, he proposed transferring non-protective responsibilities from the Secret Service to President Trump's FBI through what he termed as the Secret Service Prioritization Act.

Additionally, in a subsequent tweet posted at nearly the same time as his previous announcement, Rep. Biggs provided a link for further details about this legislation: "Read the legislation here: https://t.co/3NXz5FXCBF"