Press Releases

Latest COVID Relief Bill Provides $107 Million in Aid to Arizona Public Transit Industry

January 12, 2021 Press Release
Phoenix-Mesa Area to Receive More Than $85 Million in Funds
Arizona’s transit industry will get more than $107 million in emergency funds provided by the most recent COVID-19 relief package—a priority for Rep. Greg Stanton who serves on the House Transportation Committee. The Phoenix-Mesa Urbanized Area—which Stanton represents—will receive $85,260,499 in funds for local transit systems, and an additional $756,544 to organizations that help meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Issues:
COVID-19, Transportation & Infrastructure

Stanton Co-Sponsors Resolution to Impeach President Trump for Inciting Violent Attack on Congress

January 11, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Greg Stanton is an original cosponsor of legislation introduced today to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States.

Stanton to Introduce Bill Requiring Capitol Police to Utilize Body-worn Cameras

January 11, 2021 Press Release
Stanton Calls Body Cameras ‘Imperative’ In Wake of Capitol Attack
Following Wednesday’s violent attack by domestic terrorists on the U.S. Capitol and the death of a Capitol Police officer and four others, Rep. Greg Stanton is pushing legislation to require all uniformed, on-duty Capitol Police officers to utilize body-worn cameras. He will introduce a bill proposing the requirement this week.
Issues:
Better Government

Stanton: ‘Reject this ill-conceived attack on our democracy’

January 7, 2021 Press Release
Stanton Responds to Attacks on Capitol and Arizona’s Election Results

Last night, Rep. Greg Stanton delivered a defense of Arizona’s election results from the House Floor during a Joint Session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote. Stanton’s remarks came after a day of violent attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

Stanton on COVID-19 Relief Package: ‘The American People Expected More’

December 21, 2020 Press Release

Rep. Greg Stanton today issued the following statement ahead of a vote on the final stimulus agreement, which he will support. The final agreement on the $900 billion package was reached last night, and the House and Senate are set to vote on it today.

Issues:
COVID-19

Rural Arizona Leaders Praise Stanton’s Leadership to Deliver Federal Resources for Critical Water Infrastructure

December 18, 2020 Press Release
Ahead of Congress’s final consideration of the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), Rep. Greg Stanton hosted a roundtable with local leaders and other stakeholders to discuss the bill’s impact in Arizona communities. The bill unanimously passed the House of Representatives last week and included several provisions to benefit Arizona that were championed by Stanton.
Issues:
Water & Climate

Stanton-Backed Bill to Spur Growth In Semiconductor Manufacturing Passes House

December 8, 2020 Press Release
Key Tech Measure Included in National Defense Act, Heads to Senate
With a strong bipartisan majority, the House today passed the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included an initiative pushed by Rep. Greg Stanton that will support Arizona’s growing semiconductor sector.
Issues:
Economy

Stanton’s Arizona-Focused Water Bill Included in Bipartisan Infrastructure Package That Passes House

December 8, 2020 Press Release
Legislation Headed to Senate, Then President’s Desk
The House today unanimously passed the final Water Resources Development Act of 2020, which contained several provisions to benefit Arizona that were championed by Rep. Greg Stanton – including $150 million for a new Arizona-centered environmental infrastructure program that the first-term congressman has been pushing for more than 18 months.
Issues:
Water & Climate

Stanton: Mask-Denying Governors Can’t Be Trusted With Future Federal COVID Relief Funds

December 7, 2020 Press Release
Bad-actor states and cities that refuse to enact mask mandates to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19 should not receive money from Congress in future relief legislation, Rep. Greg Stanton said today. One of the most effective ways for local governments to control the spread of the virus is to require residents to wear masks in public places. Research and public health data show communities with mask mandates saw drops in their transmission rates and COVID-19 cases.
Issues:
COVID-19

South Central Light Rail Granted $530 Million in Federal Funds to Complete Construction

December 5, 2020 Press Release
Stanton’s Advocacy for Project Pays Off Through Capital Investment Grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced plans to provide nearly $530 million through the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program to fund the design and construction of Phoenix’s South Central Light Rail Extension.

Issues:
Transportation & Infrastructure

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