https://stanton.house.gov/ A collection of the latest records posted to Congressman Greg Stanton. en www.gslsolutions.com Sat, 220 Aug 2026 00:00:01 GMT Sat, 220 Aug 2026 00:00:01 GMT https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-arizona-democrats-oppose-trump-administration-rule-threatening-daca-recipients-right-to-work https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-arizona-democrats-oppose-trump-administration-rule-threatening-daca-recipients-right-to-work WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led the Arizona Democratic delegation in submitting a formal comment letter opposing a Trump administration proposed rule that would strip work authorization from DACA recipients and other immigrants over minor law enforcement contact, including arrests that never led to a conviction. Alerts Fri, 219 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-arizona-democrats-oppose-trump-administration-rule-threatening-daca-recipients-right-to-work/5baa5b4c-4a8e-43c7-9770-680e3c3ec1fa https://stanton.house.gov/2026/8/stanton-arizona-democrats-oppose-trump-administration-rule-threatening-daca-recipients-right-to-work/5baa5b4c-4a8e-43c7-9770-680e3c3ec1fa WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led the Arizona Democratic delegation in submitting a formal comment letter opposing a Trump administration proposed rule that would strip work authorization from DACA recipients and other immigrants over minor law enforcement contact, including arrests that never led to a conviction. Alerts Fri, 219 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-bureau-of-reclamation-s-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-future-colorado-river-operations https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-bureau-of-reclamation-s-final-environmental-impact-statement-for-future-colorado-river-operations PHOENIX — Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: Press Release Fri, 212 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-passing-of-congressman-harry-mitchell https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on-passing-of-congressman-harry-mitchell WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: Press Release Wed, 210 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/icymi-washington-post-arizona-republic-stanton-report-details-redirection-of-fema-resources-to-ice-hurting-disaster-response-efforts https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/icymi-washington-post-arizona-republic-stanton-report-details-redirection-of-fema-resources-to-ice-hurting-disaster-response-efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Post and the Arizona Republic highlighted a new 34-page investigative report led by Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) of the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management detailing how the Trump administration diverted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and resources away from disaster response to support large-scale immigration enforcement operations, hindering FEMA’s response efforts during a period of significant workforce reductions. Press Release Mon, 201 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-new-democrat-coalition-in-calling-on-trump-administration-to-retain-usmca https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-new-democrat-coalition-in-calling-on-trump-administration-to-retain-usmca WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04), alongside Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), led 27 New Dem Members in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling on him to retain and, if possible, strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), warning that prolonged uncertainty over the agreement threatens American jobs, hurts workers, raises costs for families, and undermines North American competitiveness. This follows the Administration’s decision not to extend the agreement on July 1. Press Release Mon, 201 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-demands-answers-on-cyclospora-outbreak-raises-concerns-over-food-safety-surveillance-cuts https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-demands-answers-on-cyclospora-outbreak-raises-concerns-over-food-safety-surveillance-cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers about the nationwide Cyclospora outbreak—warning that HHS's rollback of foodborne disease surveillance and reduced coordination with state and local health departments have undermined the nation’s ability to quickly detect and respond to multistate outbreaks. Press Release Fri, 198 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-ansari-grijalva-introduce-bill-to-redirect-ice-funding-to-public-schools-require-sale-of-detention-warehouses https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-ansari-grijalva-introduce-bill-to-redirect-ice-funding-to-public-schools-require-sale-of-detention-warehouses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) introduced the Fund Schools, Not ICE Act. The legislation would redirect billions of dollars in funding passed as part of Republicans’ second reconciliation bill for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Title I schools, and require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to sell 11 recently purchased warehouse detention facilities. Press Release Fri, 198 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-statement-on WASHINGTON DC – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “I will always vote in America's best interests. That's why I voted no on the FY 2026 State Department funding bill. I also voted no on Congressman Massie's amendment to it. Press Release Wed, 196 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-arizona-democratic-delegation-in-demanding-answers-on-measles-outbreak-in-ice-detention-centers https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-leads-arizona-democratic-delegation-in-demanding-answers-on-measles-outbreak-in-ice-detention-centers WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), alongside Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella demanding answers regarding the ongoing measles outbreak that has infected at least seven detainees between the Florence Service Processing Center and Central Arizona Florence Correctional Center. Press Release Tue, 195 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/ranking-member-stanton-details-trump-s-fema-failings-in-new-report https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/ranking-member-stanton-details-trump-s-fema-failings-in-new-report WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released a 34-page investigative report examining how the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership are misusing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations instead of ensuring FEMA’s readiness to respond to disasters. Press Release Fri, 191 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-introduces-the-quiet-skies-act-to-finalize-ban-on-in-flight-cell-phone-calls https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-introduces-the-quiet-skies-act-to-finalize-ban-on-in-flight-cell-phone-calls WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) introduced H.R. 9530, the Quiet Skies Act. The bipartisan legislation would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to finalize a ban on in-flight calls on commercial planes within 180 days of enactment. Press Release Thu, 190 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-slams-trump-administration-s-decision-to-not-renew-usmca https://stanton.house.gov/2026/7/stanton-slams-trump-administration-s-decision-to-not-renew-usmca PHOENIX, AZ – Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ) issued a statement today at the start of the joint review process of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), calling on the Trump Administration to maintain and build on the consequential trade agreement rather than withdraw: Press Release Wed, 182 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-ndaa-amendments-would-bar-trump-administration-s-use-of-military-personnel-and-resources-for-immigration-enforcement https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-ndaa-amendments-would-bar-trump-administration-s-use-of-military-personnel-and-resources-for-immigration-enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) offered two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to stop the Trump Administration from turning America's military into an arm of its immigration crackdown. Press Release Mon, 180 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/as-screwworm-cases-rise-stanton-urges-usda-to-reestablish-screwworm-response-facility-in-arizona https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/as-screwworm-cases-rise-stanton-urges-usda-to-reestablish-screwworm-response-facility-in-arizona WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to take swift action to strengthen Arizona's defenses against the growing outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS). Press Release Fri, 177 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-statement-on-u-s-iran-agreement https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-statement-on-u-s-iran-agreement WASHINGTON DC – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) issued the following statement: “Trump’s war-of-choice in Iran was a disaster waiting to happen. He never should have started this conflict, and this agreement proves it. Press Release Thu, 169 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-secures-release-of-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-secures-release-of-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas WASHINGTON DC – Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., announced Tempe resident Margoth Paredes-Ortiz and her 14-year-old son Dilan Maney Paredes were freed from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Texas and arrived back in Arizona. The family will remain in Arizona as their case is before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Press Release Wed, 168 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-provides-update-on-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-provides-update-on-margoth-and-dilan-paredes-tempe-family-held-in-ice-detention-in-texas WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., said he has spoken directly with Tempe resident Margoth Paredes-Ortiz who, along with her 14-year-old son Dilan, has now spent more than two weeks detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Margoth and Dilan were taken into custody on May 26, 2026. Today, June 15, marks 20 days since the children were taken into federal immigration custody — an important deadline under the landmark 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which protects children from prolonged detention. Press Release Mon, 166 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-lawler-unveil-bipartisan-package-to-strengthen-america-s-response-to-extreme-heat https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-lawler-unveil-bipartisan-package-to-strengthen-america-s-response-to-extreme-heat WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwide. Press Release Fri, 163 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-castro-barrag-n-demand-transparency-on-dna-collection-of-detained-families-at-dilley-detention-facility https://stanton.house.gov/2026/6/stanton-castro-barrag-n-demand-transparency-on-dna-collection-of-detained-families-at-dilley-detention-facility WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about the collection and use of DNA from families detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. Press Release Thu, 162 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST