Press Releases

Stanton: Inaction from Arizona Officials ‘Has Been Deadly’

January 26, 2021 Press Release
Stanton Issues Statement One Year After Arizona’s First COVID-19 Case
One year after Arizona’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement. “The past year has been dark. We’ve lost more than 12,000 Arizonans to the coronavirus—family members, neighbors, colleagues and friends. More than 732,000 have been sick, many still suffering lingering side effects. So many of those deaths would have been preventable had there been quicker, science-driven strategic action.
Issues:
COVID-19

Stanton Announces Pascua Yaqui Tribe Will Receive $900,000 in Federal Funds for Critical Water Pipeline

January 26, 2021 Press Release
Stanton-led Initiative Made Key Infrastructure Project Possible
Rep. Greg Stanton today announced that the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona will receive $900,000 in federal funds to build a critical water pipeline on the reservation that will boost water security for the community. The water pipeline will be funded through a key initiative Stanton fought to include in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act, which will ultimately provide $150 million for water infrastructure projects throughout Arizona. This is the first infrastructure project in the state to receive funding under the new initiative.
Issues:
Transportation & Infrastructure, Water & Climate

Stanton, Fitzpatrick, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Grants for Local Energy Efficiency Projects

January 25, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and increase funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG). 

Issues:
Economy, Transportation & Infrastructure, Water & Climate

Stanton: ‘We cannot move forward without accountability’

January 13, 2021 Press Release

Rep. Greg Stanton spoke today on the House Floor in support of H.Res. 24, impeaching President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection.

Stanton’s full remarks are below. Video is available on Twitter and YouTube.

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

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