Hamadeh's VA Bill

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated the recent passage of his Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Improvement Act out of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.

The bipartisan HPSP Improvement Act requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure HPSP recipients receive full-time employment contracts at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) no less than 90 days after completing their studies.

Additionally, the bill requires... READ MORE

Senator Ruben Gallego: Where. Are. The. Files.

Representative Andy Biggs: This morning, I attended the Oversight Committee's closed-door interview of Ron Klain, a former Chief of Staff to President Joe Biden. Unlike the other Biden officials the Committee has deposed, Klain is not asserting any executive privilege or invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Klain is a longtime political operative of the Democrat party, and he is answering the Committee's questions accordingly. I still have many unanswered questions regarding who was running the country and Joe Biden's mental and physical acuity, especially in light of Hunter Biden's revelation that his father was being drugged with Ambien. I look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Comer to deliver answers for the American people.

Representative Eli Crane: Appreciate @FBIDDBongino for taking the time to meet with me this afternoon. We discussed ways to protect Americans and secure infrastructure in the counter-UAS "drone" world we live in.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Every newborn in America now gets a $1,000 investment account thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill. Parents can contribute up to $5,000/year—helping families grow wealth and invest in the American Dream from day one

Representative Abe Hamadeh: President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history. Congressman Hamadeh will continue to work with the President to defend our border and keep Americans safe.

Representative Greg Stanton: I’m deeply concerned by reported Iranian cyberattacks against Arizona systems, and I’m pressing @DHSgov for answers.

Hamadeh's VA Staffing Bill Passes Committee— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Marshall Denounces Sedona Plan to Transfer Water Cost-Shift— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative David Marshall (R-7) spearheaded a recent letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission denouncing a plan by the city of Sedona to force non-residents to pay millions in a cost shift.

Congressman Crane Proposes Bypassing Environmental Reviews to Rebuild Destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— After the Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed in the Dragon Bravo Fire, Republican Representative Eli Crane plans to speed up attempts to rebuild it by suggesting that environmental restrictions that might cause delays be waived.

Rep. Stanton Speaks Out on Early Dismissal From Congress Due to Epstein Files— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona is strongly condemning House Speaker Mike Johnson for extending Congress' summer vacation by one week, claiming the action was taken to avoid a potentially awkward vote on the release of government documents related to convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Encouraging Smart Water Innovation— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at encouraging innovation of "smart" water technology.

Governor Hobbs Secures Key Endorsement from EMILY's List for Reelection Campaign— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Today, EMILY's List, a well-known national group that works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to government, endorsed Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, giving her reelection campaign a major boost.

Mexican Gray Wolves vs. Rural Livelihoods: Cochise County Takes a Stand— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Cochise County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to challenge Arizona's Mexican Gray Wolf reintroduction program, demanding major changes after a wolf pack was removed for killing local cattle.

Former Allies Turn Against Senator Gallego Over Transgender Sports Stance— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Former allies of U.S. Senator Rubén Gallego withdrew their support and questioned the Democrat's commitment to transgender rights after Gallego recently announced that transgender athletes should not play in school sports that correspond with their gender identity.

Stanton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Self-Driving Cars More Accessible to Disabled Passengers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Brian Mast (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to make autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) more accessible to disabled passengers.

Crane Reiterates Drone Threat as Mass Gathering Events in US Loom— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) reiterated the threat posed by drones at mass gathering events, such as the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, which will be held in the United States, as the threat grows closer, during a recent hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres