Stanton's Semiconductor Bill Passes Committee

Representative Greg Stanton's (D-AZ) Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act has been unanimously passed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and will soon head to the House floor.

The bipartisan bill, which Rep. Stanton introduced with Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), directs federal agencies to assess the impact and effectiveness of our export controls on advanced semiconductor technology imposed on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to ensure our trade policies are having their intended effect.

Semiconductor manufacturing and exports are a hot topic, with America's industry dominance on the brink... READ MORE

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: The @arizonaago is hosting two Shred-a-Thon & Drug Take-Back Events this Saturday in honor of National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay. You can find even more drop-off locations at http://dea.gov/takebackday.

AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: The Arizona Department of State is an active supporter of victims of violence and stalking. Through our Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), we provide critical safety protections for the thousands of Arizonans who are impacted by domestic violence, sexual offenses, stalking, and trafficking.

State Senator Jake Hoffman: This Stanton lackey is so triggered he apparently forgot how to read. The Maricopa Board of Supervisor’s lawlessness isn’t even a question anymore. The Board broke the law by illegally seizing control of election duties they did not have statutory authority over Democrats are lawless, so it makes sense this guy is coming to the Board’s defense.

State Representative Rachel Keshel: We won’t stop talking about mail-in ballot fraud until our elections are free and fair.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: It’s Biggs country at the Pima County Fair! Let’s Go Arizona! @TPAction @andybiggs4az

State Representative Nick Kupper: I have no idea who T Rex is, but they are NOT better than Queen. Rolling Stone is a sad joke.

State Representative John Gillette: Leftist SPLC fund hate groups as their " racial tensions " narrative over the death of the( overdose felon) Floyd and BLM funding failed to bring the race war they say is happening. "Its the tolerant left racist.. that are racist " its a sham, just like Charlottesville!

Greg Stanton's Semiconductor Export Controls Bill Passes Foreign Affairs Committee— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Four Valley Educators Charged With Sexual Misconduct With Minors in a Single Month— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is sounding the alarm after four Valley educators were charged or investigated for sexual conduct with minors in a single month, with social media playing a central role in every case.

Mark Kelly Demands Answers on Forest Service Reorganization— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is demanding answers from the Department of Agriculture on the recent reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), which they argue will hamper the organization's effectiveness.

Iconic Salt River Wild Horses Face Significant Herd Reduction Under New Management Contract— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— The future of the Salt River wild horses is drawing renewed attention after Arizona officials awarded a new five-year management contract that calls for cutting the herd nearly in half.

Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bill to Extend Service of A-10 Attack Aircraft— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is introducing legislation to extend the deadline for retiring the A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the "Warthog."

Eli Crane Pushes to Hit Pause on Work Visa Program— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) is stirring up debate in Washington with a new bill that would temporarily shut down one of the most widely used work visa programs in the country.

Adelita Grijalva Raises Concerns Over DHS Plan to Equip Immigration Agents With AI Glasses— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) is questioning a federal proposal to equip immigration agents with AI-powered smart glasses, and she says the technology exposes a troubling double standard.

Priya Sundareshan Blames Natural Gas for Relentless Rate Increases— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— Arizona Senate Democratic Leader Priya Sundareshan (D-AZ) is pointing to fuel costs as a key reason electric bills keep climbing in the state.

Judge Finds State Did Not Follow Law in Water Policy Rollout Affecting New Construction— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Rodriguez Diaz— An Arizona court has struck down a state water policy that limited new housing development in parts of Maricopa County, marking a significant decision in an ongoing debate over growth and water use.

David Schweikert Introduces Bill Making Copper a Critical Mineral— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to designate copper a critical mineral and boost domestic production.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres