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Gosar Delivers Key Economic Development Opportunity for Kingman

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Kingman, AZ — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), today announced a major step forward in efforts to release 832.6 acres of federally obligated property at Kingman Municipal Airport, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s publication of a notice seeking public comment on the City of Kingman’s land-release request. After years of work to move this process forward,…

Gosar Invites Interior Secretary Burgum to Arizona: “Water Is Life for Arizonans”

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Goodyear, AZ — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), today invited Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Arizona for a flyover tour of the Colorado River system and the communities, farms, mines, Tribal lands, and infrastructure affected by the federal government’s proposed water reductions. In a follow-up letter to Secretary Burgum, Gosar expressed concern over…

Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll

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Gosar Introduces VA Hiring Integrity Act to Keep Convicted Fraudsters Off VA Payroll WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 10556,  the VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from hiring or retaining individuals…

Gosar Leads Arizona Delegation in Submitting 250 Copper Pennies to Congressional Time Capsule Honoring America’s 250th Birthday

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Goodyear, Arizona — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement announcing that Arizona’s bipartisan congressional delegation has submitted 250 copper pennies for inclusion in the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.   “Our submission reflects the story of both Arizona and…

Gosar Applauds Committee Passage of Yuma Defense Readiness Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved H.R. 8686, the Yuma Defense Readiness Act, during today’s markup:   “The House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of H.R. 8686 is a major win for military readiness, national security, and Arizona.    The Yuma…

Gosar Introduces Bill to Strengthen Yuma Proving Ground and Support Military Readiness

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Yuma, Arizona — Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-09) issued the following statement in response to introducing H.R. 8686, legislation authorizing the withdrawal and reservation of approximately 22,000 acres of federal land in Yuma and La Paz Counties to support the critical national security mission of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: “The Yuma Proving Ground plays a…

Gosar Introduces the SWALWELL Act to Drain the Swamp

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-09) released the following statement after introducing the “Stopping Wasteful Allowances for Lawmaker Wrongdoing and Ensuring Legal Liability Act,” or the SWALWELL Act—a direct strike against Washington’s culture of corruption, secrecy, and self-protection.   “For decades, the swamp in Washington, D.C. has…

Congressman Gosar Thanks DHS Secretary Noem for Her Transparent Response to Surprise, AZ Processing Facility

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Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) issued the following statement after receiving a detailed response from the Department of Homeland Security to his recent letter regarding the proposed ICE processing facility in Surprise, Arizona:   “I want to thank Secretary Noem for her prompt, direct, and transparent response to each of the…

Gosar Seeks Answers from DHS on Reported Immigration Detention Facility in Surprise

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Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement in response to sending a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking answers regarding reports that a warehouse facility in Surprise, Arizona may be converted into a large-scale federal immigration detention center:   “The rule of law is…

Gosar Statement Lauding Senate Passage of the La Paz County Solar Energy and Jobs Creation Act

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Washington, DC -- Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement following Senate passage of H.R. 1043, the La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act,legislation introduced by Congressman Gosar requiring the Secretary of the Interior to convey 3,400 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to La Paz County to…