Greg Stanton

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1. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1342, the Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act, amends the nondiscrimination portion of the Robert T. Stafford Act to prohibit political discrimination in the administration of FEMA assistance. Frankly, it is shocking that we even have to pass this bill in the United States Congress, but we must. Let's pass this bill and send the unambiguous message that politics has no place in disaster assistance. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “Survivors cannot get money to repair their homes, find temporary housing, or access disaster case management. States and cities cannot rebuild schools, roads, or hospitals. Communities get left behind, not because they did not properly qualify for the aid, but because of political differences. That is not patriotism. That is reckless behavior. Mr. Perry is right: We need to keep politics out of disasters. I support H.R. 1342, and I urge my colleagues to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “The President has told us himself that politics factors into these decisions. On the campaign trail, while discussing water policy with Governor Newsom, he said, if California did not divert more water to farmers, ``we won't give him money to put out all his fires.'' Announcing aid for Alaska last October, he did not talk about the damage. He talked about the politics, referring to Alaska as a State he ``won big three times in 2016, 2020, and 2024.'' He said the same when approving aid for North Dakota, twice. In that same stretch, he praised Missouri's residents as ``incredible patriots'' while approving their disaster declaration request, and then subsequently denying requests from Illinois, Maryland, and Vermont. When a disaster declaration does not come, real people suffer.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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4. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1342, the Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act, introduced by Representative Perry. This bill amends a nondiscrimination provision of the Robert T. Stafford Act to prohibit political discrimination in the administration of FEMA assistance. I could not agree more: Politics has no place in disaster assistance. Unfortunately, President Trump has weaponized disaster declarations, rewarding States that voted for him and punishing those that did not. Sadly, the numbers tell the story. He has approved more than 75 percent of the disaster declaration requests for States that voted for him in 2024, but less than half from States that did not. That is not speculation.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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5. “To help more communities and Tribal nations facing increasing uncertainty over their water supply, we have added $151 million to Arizona's own Environmental Infrastructure Authority, a program I created 6 years ago to help rural Arizonans and Tribal organizations do better with drought resilience. The authority has already funded more than 20 water conservation and reuse projects across Arizona--water lines, wells, wastewater systems, and aquifer recharge projects--helping us to get the most out of every drop of water. Arizona is already doing more with less. These Federal investments are mission critical to help us ensure reliable water services for our residents and businesses. I urge my colleagues to support this critical bill.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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6. “I worked very hard to make sure that Arizona priorities were fully included in this important bill. The bill advances key drought resiliency measures, including a new office of water supply and drought resilience at the U.S. Army Corps to work hand in hand with local communities facing severe drought and a new continuing authority program allowing the Corps to work on drought resiliency proposals. It also provides new authorities to restore water storage capacity in the Colorado River Basin. The bill also fast-tracks 30 Arizona-specific water infrastructure projects, moving forward the city of Phoenix's Tres Rios ecosystem restoration work, flood control efforts in Pinal County, and key Tribal partnerships.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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7. “Mr. Speaker, I also rise today in support of the Water Resources Development Act, and I personally thank Ranking Member Larsen, Chairman Graves, and the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee for their important work on this legislation. I particularly thank Chairman Graves. I have served on the committee for four terms, and he has always been a sincere bipartisan partner. That is very much appreciated. My home State of Arizona has faced more than a quarter century of drought. Water stewardship and conservation are a core part of our culture. Despite our leadership, Arizona is now being asked to shoulder a disproportionate amount of the cuts for Colorado River water. Federal support in this critical moment is absolutely essential. I am fortunate to be the only Arizonan on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.”

   House of Representatives16 September 2026Source ↗

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8. “It was a senseless act of hatred, but in the years since, Arizona's Sikh community has transformed that tragedy into something greater: a call for peace, for understanding, for unity, and for forgiveness, a call for this country to live up to its founding values. Every year, we gather at the place where Balbir's life was taken to honor his memory and to remind our community that hate has no place here. His brother, Rana, and his extended family have carried that message with remarkable grace. To honor Balbir, we must keep building a community and a country that welcomes everyone, that reaffirms that diversity, unity, and acceptance are at the heart of our founding values. My heart remains with his family and with Arizona's Sikh community, who have shown us that love can and must prevail. ____________________”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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9. “George Dean's impact will be felt across Arizona for generations to come, and he is owed a tremendous debt of gratitude for his decades of selfless sacrifice and service. My thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the entire Greater Phoenix Urban League community. Remembering Balbir Singh Sodhi Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark 25 years since the tragic attacks of September 11 and to remember a life tragically taken in their aftermath in my own district. Twenty-five years ago today, Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered at his Mesa gas station while planting flowers outside. He was the very first victim of a hate crime after 9/11. He was murdered because of the color of his skin and the turban he wore in keeping with his Sikh faith.”

   House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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10. “He did it all while remaining a steadfast voice for civil rights and economic opportunity. Now, I had the proud honor of working with George, seeing his great work firsthand for many years. When I served as mayor of Phoenix, I worked with George to help low-income families get assistance with their energy bills. George was passionate to make sure that Arizonans got our fair share of LIHEAP resources. I saw his passion for affordable housing so people in need can live with dignity. No one worked harder to create summer job opportunities for local teenagers. I saw how deeply he cared about lifting up every member of our community. To his last day, George worked to support the people of our community.”

    House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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11. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of George Dean, a pillar of our Arizona community, who passed away last week at the age of 88. George led the Greater Phoenix Urban League for more than three decades, serving as its president and CEO. He worked tirelessly to make a real difference in the lives of Arizonans, creating pathways to jobs, to education, and to homeownership.”

    House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗

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12. “As an Assistant Secretary, the head of IHS would finally have the pay and hiring authorities needed to tackle chronic workforce shortages and disparities in access to care. It means faster hiring, better retention, and a direct line to the Secretary on every matter affecting Indian health. Congress must ensure our health systems better honor our trust obligations to Native communities. This is a meaningful step forward, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill.”

    House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗

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13. “Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bipartisan bill, H.R. 741, the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Ohio (Mr. Joyce) for co- leading on this important effort. The Federal Government has a sacred trust obligation to provide healthcare to our Native communities. For far too long, we have fallen short of that obligation. Deep disparities exist between the health of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and the broader American population. American Indians and Alaska Natives have lower life expectancies and some of the highest rates of poor health across racial groups. Access and quality of care are impacted by high vacancies at Indian Health Service facilities. When it comes to equality in healthcare, our Nation has a long way to go. Mr.”

    House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗

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14. “He served in the Arizona House, Arizona Senate, and on the Corporation Commission. He helped design AHCCCS, our State's Medicaid program, finding a made-in- Arizona solution to make sure lower income families could get the care they needed. As Arizona Senate president, he presided over the difficult impeachment trial of a Governor of his own party. He did not want that duty, but he believed the Constitution left him no choice, and he did it with fairness. It cost him his seat, but he did it anyway. Carl Kunasek did not see party first. He saw people. We would do well to remember his example. My thoughts are with his wife, Karen, and his children, both of whom followed him into public service actions. ____________________”

    House of Representatives23 July 2026Source ↗

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15. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Carl Kunasek, a devoted Arizonan who passed away this week at the age of 94. Carl, an Air Force veteran, came to Arizona in 1959. He opened a pharmacy in Mesa. When his families couldn't afford medicine for a sick child, he let them sign the book, and he would have them pay him later. To the people who lived there, he was a hero. That same spirit carried him into public service.”

    House of Representatives23 July 2026Source ↗

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16. “He is trying to avoid Republicans going on record against supporting Trump's chaos because he knows the American people are sick and tired of this. Enough is enough, Mr. Speaker. ____________________”

    House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗

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17. “Mr. Speaker, after Trump's so-called Liberation Day, the stock market cratered. American businesses halted investments because of the economic uncertainty. Families in Arizona saw their retirement accounts and 401(k)'s nosedive. The biggest financial firms in the country predicted a recession. Now, of course, President Trump caved today, and that was actually the right thing to do.”

    House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗

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18. “This is an important event to honor police officers who died in the line of duty and also to honor those living who are willing to die in the line of duty to serve their community. Therefore, I support this resolution, and I urge my colleagues to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”

    House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗

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19. “He had served with the Gila River Police Department for less than 1 year and was still completing field training. His father, Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Briese, Jr., of the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department, Montana, died in the line of duty on November 3, 2006. We owe a special debt of gratitude to this family that has lost two of their family members, police officers who died in the line of duty. Ryan So was accidentally shot and killed after serving a search warrant and conducting an arrest in Scottsdale. A United States Navy veteran who served with the Scottsdale Police Department for 9 years, Detective So is survived by his wife and three daughters. Mr. Speaker, this is an important resolution.”

    House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗

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20. “Buckner of the Tucson Police Department, Officer Joshua Briese of the Gila River Police Department, Detective Ryan So of the Scottsdale Police Department, and Officer Zane Tristan Coolidge of the Phoenix Police Department. Police Officer Zane Coolidge was shot in the line of duty while responding to reports of larceny, passing away at the hospital. He served with the Phoenix Police Department for 5 years and is survived by his wife and infant daughter. Officer Buckner was killed on March 31, 2024, when he was hit by a car while responding to a reported crime. He is survived by his wife, mother, sister, and three brothers. Mr. Speaker, 23-year-old Joshua Briese was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in the Gila River Indian Community.”

    House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗

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21. “Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 7 o'clock and 14 minutes p.m.), under its previous order and pursuant to House Resolution 240, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., for morning-hour debate, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Honorable Raul M. Grijalva. ____________________”

    House of Representatives24 March 2025Source ↗

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22. “Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.”

    House of Representatives24 March 2025Source ↗

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23. “Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Gosar for those kind words. When you and he disagreed, Raul was normally right. Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues at this moment to join me in a moment of silence for our departed colleague.”

    House of Representatives24 March 2025Source ↗

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24. “Mr. Speaker, today is bittersweet. Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury announced her retirement. DT is the greatest professional athlete in Arizona sports history-- fight me on that one--with three NCAA championships, three WNBA championships, and six Olympic Gold Medals and as the WNBA's all-time leading scorer. There is a reason when I was mayor I named the street in front of the arena Taurasi Way.”

    House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗

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25. “Mr. Speaker, my heart is heavy seeing the devastation across southern California. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and whose homes, businesses, and schools have been destroyed. Arizona is no stranger to devastating wildfires. Anyone in the West will tell you that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and more dangerous, not just in California but everywhere.”

    House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗

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