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SNAKEBITE— 9.30.26— Terrorism Insurance Bill Passes Senate— Biggs' Colorado River Bill Gains Support— Chinese Optical Transceiver Ban, Much More...

Terrorism Insurance Bill Passes Senate

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) recently announced that his Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act passed, calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to reconvene Congress and... READ MORE

Senator Mark Kelly: Trump took taxpayer money meant for border security and used it to fund political TV ads of himself just before an election. Let's call it what it is: corruption.

Senator Ruben Gallego: A home is more than four walls. It can mean stability, opportunity, and a foundation for the next generation. I know that firsthand. Helping my mom put a down payment on a home helped change the trajectory of my family.

Representative Andy Biggs: This story is another tragic reminder of the destruction that scammers leave in the lives of innocent and unsuspecting men and women. Please take precautions and look after your loved ones who may be more vulnerable to these schemes.

Representative Paul Gosar: The gravy train is over.

Representative Eli Crane: This morning, I joined @SecretService Director Sean Curran and Administrator @FEMA_Cam to test counter-drone ammunition from @droneround. With drone threats on the rise, it's critical that we explore new technologies that give our warfighters and security personnel an edge.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: We are still dealing with the consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s lax immigration policies to this day. The warning signs were there years ago, dating back to 2022. We continue working to rectify the damage and restore accountability within our immigration system.

Representative Abe Hamadeh: Real Results for Real People: Since Jan. 3, 2025, our office has: • Closed 1,448 cases • Returned $6,439,954.37 to constituents • Given 773 Capitol tours Need help with Social Security, veterans benefits, Medicare, the IRS, passports, or want a tour? We’re always here to help

Representative Greg Stanton: During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I was proud to present Children's Cancer Network with a Congressional Commendation for their tireless work supporting Chandler families, and families across Arizona, through childhood cancer. No family should face this fight alone. Thank you for making sure they have support when they need it most.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: I'm incredibly proud to have secured over $2 million in federal investments to create the @ASU Center for Heat Preparedness. This builds on work I’ve been doing for years—first locally here in Phoenix and now in Congress. I fought for this investment because Arizonans know that extreme heat is dangerous. We see it in our neighborhoods, in our hospitals and emergency rooms, and our power grid. We see it affecting people who work outside, older adults, families, and people experiencing homelessness. This Center is ready to tackle our extreme heat challenges. It will work on research and solutions that connect the dots between heat, water, energy, public health, and infrastructure—and then turn that research into practical solutions for all Arizonans.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: The Supreme Court just gave the Trump Administration the green light to deport people to third countries where they have no connection and that have documented records of human rights abuses. Some people have subsequently been sent to their countries of origin, where they face the threat of persecution, torture, and death. This decision undermines longstanding U.S. and international protections meant to prevent people from being returned to places where they face serious danger. This cruel and inhumane policy is a black eye on Lady Liberty. We are a nation that promises to welcome the "poor" and "huddled masses" yearning for freedom. Instead, we are sending vulnerable people into harm’s way — and, in some cases, potentially to their deaths. This is shameful and illegal.

Ruben Gallego Celebrates Senate Passage of Terrorism Insurance Bill, Calls on Johnson to Pass It in House— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Andy Biggs' Colorado River Bill Continues to Gain Momentum— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs' (R-AZ) Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act continues to gain support in Arizona, with state officials backing the...

Ruben Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill Banning Chinese Optical Transceivers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has teamed up with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) to introduce a bipartisan bill banning...

Jake Hoffman Condemns Flock's Apparent Hypocrisy, Calls for Ban on Mass Surveillance— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-15) condemned the surveillance company Flock in a recent social media post over their apparent hypocrisy, calling for a ban on...

Ruben Gallego Applauds FCC for Encouraging the Hiring of Americans for Call Centers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) recently praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for promoting the hiring of Americans as...

Paul Gosar Introduces Bill Keeping Fraudsters Off Veterans Affairs Payroll— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has introduced a bill to keep convicted fraudsters from working at...

Adelita Grijalva Introduces Bicameral Bill to Protect Social Security from Garnishment— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) has introduced a bicameral bill with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to protect Social Security from...

Mark Kelly Introduces Bill to Ensure AI Expansion Benefits American Workers— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced a bill to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) continues to...

Juan Ciscomani Demands Answers on Bureau of Land Management's Sale of Wild Horses to Slaughter— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) spearheaded a recent bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanding answers on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) sale of wild horses to buyers who...

Alexander Kolodin Backs Andy Biggs' Colorado River Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— State Representative Alexander Kolodin (R-3) issued a statement endorsing Representative Andy Biggs' (R-AZ) Colorado River Basin Water Security and...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres

Grayson Bakich

Grayson Bakich is a Florida and Arizona legislative correspondent for The Floridian and Cactus Politics, specializing in national and state-level politics. With three years' experience covering federal Florida, and Arizona politics, they have been cited by NewsBreak, SGT Report, Lucianne.com, and Cause Action. Email: grayson@dnm.news

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