Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) proposed 8 amendments to the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that will be considered by the House of Representatives next week. “Congress is on the verge of passing permanent legislation, spending billions of dollars, without either the House or Senate considering a single amendment. In fact, the House has never considered this legislation in any form. Yet House leadership will not give us a chance to fix it even when we know there a...
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This week, U.S. Congressmen Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-4) and Greg Stanton (AZ-9) introduced a bipartisan amendment to the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act to include justice for victims of radiation exposure in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada—a continuation of their work together on the issue. The area included in the amendment is home to many “Downwinders,” individuals who lived downwind of nuclear test sites or reactors and were exposed to the fallout of U.S. government ...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding. “Today’s announcement by the USDA is much needed. Arizona has been the epicenter of the fire season so far this year and action is needed to prevent this from being the case going forward. This shared stewardship agreement will allow the Forest Service and the State of Ariz...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) are spearheading an effort to promote Peoria, Arizona as the permanent home for the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) headquarters. On June 24th, the City of Peoria submitted their self-nomination letter with Governor Ducey’s endorsement to the Department of the Air Force. “Space is a primary domain for a 21st century military. I have been proud to work with President Trump to push our ...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Democrat's one sided policing bill: "Today I voted against Nancy Pelosi's one sided, ill-conceived policing bill. As brave police officers around the country are being attacked by radical insurrectionist rioters, the House majority remains silent and instead attacks hard working public servants who keep our streets safe. This bill was passed without a full committee process, poli...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) applauded the announcment by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) that the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) will be brought to the House floor for consideration under an open process, instead of being jammed through without members voices being allowed to be heard. Last week, Congressman Gosar and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to House leadership asking for the GAOA to be brought to the House floor under an open rule, so improveme...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) along with 19 other House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asking for an open amendment process during the upcoming debate on the Great American Outdoors Act. The House is expected to consider the Great American Outdoors Act next week. This large piece of legislation includes funding to address the maintenance backlog in our national parks, but it also includes provisions that provide for...
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Congressman Gosar’s office is excited to announce that his office will be hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The Challenge’s submission portal is now open. Students are encouraged to register online by September 10th before submitting their app by October 19th. The competition is open ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) was honored by National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for having one of the strongest voting records in Washington, D.C. for supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes. This year Gosar is one of only 48 members of House to have earned the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for their outstanding voting record during the 2019 Congressional session. Gosar said, “Since taking office I have been clear on one thing: I will pr...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) and U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz (FL-06) introduced the American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020. They were joined by House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (UT-01), House Committee on Space, Science, and Technology Ranking Republican Frank Lucas (OK-03), and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23). "I am proud to sponsor the American Critical Mineral Exploration ...
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