Press Releases

Today, Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) voted for the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H.R. 459. This bill, which was introduced by Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) and co-sponsored by Congressman Gosar, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 327 to 98. Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) released the following statement after joining the entire Colorado delegation in supporting and adopting Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s (D-CO) concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 134, to condemn the atrocious shooting that took place in Aurora, Colorado. Read more »

The following release is from the U.S. Forest Service: Several trails on the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, are temporarily closed for public safety following the Pinnacle and Trap Peak wildfires. Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ), with the support of Arizona’s entire Republican delegation, introduced H.R. 6165, The Responsible Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Act of 2012. This legislation will require increased verification by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order for noncitizen tax filers to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Read more »

On Saturday, the International Olympic Committee decided to allow Guor Marial an Olympic runner, Sudanese refugee, and current Flagstaff resident to participate in the London Olympics this month. Prior to this decision, Marial's participation was in jeopardy as he was considered 'stateless'. Marial fled Sudan and chose not to be a part of that country’s team; however, he is also not a U.S. citizen. Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a key amendment submitted by U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (R-AZ), that prohibits the use of any military funds, or military assistance, to the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, Syria, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Read more »

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the companion bill to Congressman Gosar’s Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5744), legislation to fight devastating wildfires in Utah, Arizona and across the west. Tomorrow morning, the House Natural Resource Committee will take up Gosar’s Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act. Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act (H.R.6154), legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands. Read more »

With over 900 wildfires burning throughout the United States, especially in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, Congressman Gosar is pleased to announce that on Friday, July 20 the House Natural Resource Committee will take up his Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5744). Read more »

Today, U.S. Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-AZ) voted in favor of the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act (H.R.4402), legislation that will allow the U.S. to more efficiently develop our Nation's strategic and critical minerals (i.e. rare earth elements and copper). Read more »