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119th Congress

April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump launched this war of choice without congressional authorization, without clear objectives or an exit strategy, and without the support of the American people.

This is why the Founders were explicit: the power to take this nation to war belongs to Congress, not one person.


January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) released the following statement opposing the proposal moving through the Senate, which would extend government funding through January 30 while failing to address the expiration of critical health care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act that help millions of Americans afford health insurance.


June 25, 2025
WASHINGTON-U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) took failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate, failed U.S. Senate Candidate and current Senior Advisor for U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake, to task during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Stanton said it's impossible for Lake to perform her duties as head of Voice of America and the USAGM when she has lied so shamelessly about her own election-and detailing her most egregious election denials.

October 21, 2025
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.

April 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Rep. Greg Stanton urged Health and Human Secretary Kennedy to reverse the closure of the regional Head Start office that oversees Arizona programs. The reduction in force that took effect yesterday has resulted in the closure of at least five regional Head Start offices, including the one that oversees Arizona. In the letter, Stanton wrote: "Head Start is a lifeline for Arizona kids and families. It ensures that kids have access to early learning programs, meals, and health care resources in the critical early childhood development years, from birth to age five. It's also one of the best investments the federal government can make-the payoff for our society and economy is $7 for every $1 spent.

January 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Rep. Greg Stanton was elected by his peers to lead the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee.

October 7, 2025
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Today, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) sent the following letter to University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella after the Trump Administration asked U of A and eight other top universities to pledge support for his political agenda to ensure access to research funding.

September 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Dean of Arizona's Democratic Delegation, urged House Speaker Mike Johnson or his designee to administer the oath of office to Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva during the Pro Forma session of Congress tomorrow, September 30th.

August 26, 2025

By Paul Maryniak | Ahwatukee Foothills News

Mark and Jody Pectol were almost giddy in anticipation of the lunchtime guests they'd be hosting as they set three adjacent tables at Zzeeks Pizza and Wings Aug. 6.

Their pizzeria in Ahwatukee Palms on the southeast corner of Warner Road and 48th Street has hosted numerous community gatherings, but never one where a member of Congress was the guest of honor.


July 2, 2025
WASHINGTON-Last night as the House Rules Committee raced to jam the disastrous Republican budget bill through to the House floor for a final vote, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) offered amendments to make the bill less damaging to Arizona. "We offered dozens of amendments to bring this bill in line with our promises to the American people–lower costs, better jobs, affordable health care and safer communities. Republicans blocked every single one," said Stanton. Stanton offered the following amendments: