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Stanton Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
December 1, 2023
Press Release
Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. "Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spent her life breaking down barriers in the pursuit of a more just society. She blazed every trail she set foot on-defying the odds stacked against women in the legal profession to rise to become Arizona's assistant attorney general, our first female majority leader in the state Senate,
Stanton Sounds the Alarm on Perils of the Senate Delaying FAA Reauthorization
November 30, 2023
Press Release
Rep. Greg Stanton criticized Senate gridlock that has left the Federal Aviation Administration running on fumes. While the House passed bipartisan, comprehensive FAA reauthorization legislation in July by a vote of 351 to 69, the Senate has yet to consider the bill. A short-term FAA authorization expires December 31st.
Issues: Modernizing our Infrastructure
Ahead of Veterans Day, Stanton to Introduce Bill Making it Easier for Veterans to Apply for VA Benefits
November 9, 2023
Press Release
Rep. Greg Stanton today announced legislation to make it easier for veterans to apply for and receive benefits through accredited attorneys, agents and veteran service organizations. The legislation originated from concerns Stanton heard from his Veterans Advisory Committee.
Issues: Strengthening Foreign Partnerships
Stanton Statement from House Foreign Affairs Hearing on U.S. Support for Israel
November 9, 2023
Press Release
The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Rep. Greg Stanton during this week's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled, "Friend and Ally: U.S. Support for Israel after Hamas' Barbaric Attack." Recently I've had many honest and emotional conversations with my constituents in Arizona . . .
House Passes Stanton,Schweikert Bill Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona
November 7, 2023
Press Release
"I'm proud the House overwhelmingly passed our bipartisan bill to help facilitate the innovative development of pumped storage hydropower, and I'm grateful to Congressman Schweikert for his partnership," said Rep. Stanton.
Issues: Protecting our Water and Climate
Stanton Statement Opposing Republicans' Conditional Proposal for Aid to Israel
November 2, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Rep. Greg Stanton released the following statement ahead of a vote on House Republican's partisan, conditional proposal for aid to Israel: "Israel needs our strong, unified and bipartisan support now more than ever to defend itself against Hamas' terror. But...
Lawmakers push to move forward with border security funding as House speaker is selected
November 2, 2023
In The News

Fronteras

By Alisa Reznick

Now that House Republicans have chosen a speaker, Congress is getting back to deciding on legislation and government funding. That includes a multibillion-dollar request from President Joe Biden to fund various border security efforts.

Biden's request includes more than $13 billion in funding for additional security and processing measures at the border.

Arizona lawmakers vote on party lines to elect speaker, get back to work
November 2, 2023
In The News

Cronkite News

By Alexandria Cullen

WASHINGTON – Arizona lawmakers voted on party lines Wednesday as the House elected a new speaker, ending three weeks of what one representative called "weeks of political paralysis and dysfunction" in Congress.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office gets $600K grant for DNA machines to speed up investigations
November 2, 2023
In The News

AZCentral

By Elena Santa Cruz

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is expected to get new pieces of DNA technology to avoid long wait times from the state's crime lab and to get quicker hits on crime suspects.

NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton Leads Letter Calling for Swift Consideration of Administration's Border Security Request
October 27, 2023
Press Release
Today, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led 34 New Dem Members in a letter to Congressional leadership calling on the Senate and the House to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting President Biden's supplemental request to the floor.