Press Releases

U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) today called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary to rescind guidance that cuts federal funding for proven Housing First models by more than half. Stanton is the former Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, and former Chair of the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care which works to address homelessness.

U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the FAA moved to cut back the number of flights at 40 major airports starting Friday. "In aviation, safety must always be the highest priority. The decision by Secretary Duffy to reduce flights at America's 40 busiest airports is the right call for the safety of the flying public.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton and 212 House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, demanding that she utilize the Congressionally authorized SNAP contingency fund to provide food assistance to hungry Americans as the Republican shutdown approaches its second month. SNAP benefits were made available to eligible individuals in October, but due to the Agriculture Secretary's unwillingness to use her statutory transfer authority along with the roughly $5 billion SNAP contingency fund to deliver benefits in November, more than 880,000 Arizona seniors, veterans and families with children risk not being able to keep food on their table. The lawmakers state, "USDA's shutdown plan acknowledges that 'Congressional intent is evident that SNAP's operations should continue since the program has been provided with multi-year contingency funds...' USDA still has significant funding available in SNAP's contingency reserve – which Congress provides precisely for this reason – that can be used to fund the bulk of November benefits… Additionally, while the contingency reserve will not cover November benefits in full, we urge USDA to use its statutory transfer authority or any other legal authority at its disposal to supplement these dollars and fully fund November benefits." They continue, "There are clear steps the administration can and must take immediately to ensure that millions of families across the country can put food on their table in November. Choosing not to ensure SNAP benefits reach those in need this November would be a gross dereliction of your responsibilities to the American people." The full letter is HERE. ### Congressman Greg Stanton is the former mayor of Phoenix now proudly representing Arizona's 4th District in Congress-encompassing all of Tempe, and parts of Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler. Stanton serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. He serves in leadership of the New Democrat Coalition-a group of more than 100 moderate, solutions-oriented Democrats. Reach Congressman Stanton's office through a new, toll-free constituent services hotline - 1-833-643-6114 - that connects residents of Arizona's Fourth Congressional District directly with Stanton's staff to request help with federal agencies, schedule tours and meetings, or share opinions on legislation.

U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) today urged Arizona State University President Michael Crow to reject any offer by the Trump administration to sign a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," which promises preferential access to federal grants in exchange for complying with White House demands. Stanton represents ASU's main Tempe campus in Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C.- As the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla are expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Arizona through the weekend, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is urging federal officials to prepare to assist Arizonans–and for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva without any more delay.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton released the following statement: "Today's announcement by President Trump of a ceasefire agreement is a long-overdue moment of relief and renewed hope that peace is finally within reach. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I will be closely monitoring its implementation in the days and weeks ahead.

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) led a group of Democratic members to the floor of the House of Representatives during today's pro forma session, demanding recognition to call for Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in. The Republican presiding over the House floor refused to recognize them before he gaveling out the session. The House has not been in regular session since September 19th.