On Monday we observe Memorial Day to honor members of America's Armed Forces who have died in service to our Nation. For those who have lost a loved one, a friend, a neighbor, or a comrade, this day has added significance, remembrance, and…

I hope this hearing will act as a step forward--excuse me, step forward and a step toward ensuring a true partnership between states and the federal government.

Unfortunately, the previous Administration must have skimmed over that part of the Constitution.

Thankfully, the new EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has expressed an intent to work with states in a cooperative manner to create positive change.

The Tenth Amendment protects States from being bullied by the federal government.

Southwestern states like my home State of Arizona are unable to comply with this standard solely due to our geographic location, which the EPA conveniently ignores when issuing standards.

As the EPA gains new leadership, the states must be given a larger role on environmental policy.

Last week I again visited the Arizona-Mexico border. I examined border fencing in the city of Nogales, on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation, and a working cattle ranch. As an Arizona native, I have visited the border many times, and…

Last week a Federal court temporarily overturned the termination of the fired Phoenix VA hospital director, Sharon Helman. Helman was relieved of her duties in 2015 after a whistleblower disclosed a string of scandals, including…

the OECD, which is a group of developed countries, has done surveys of government pay for different positions in those developed countries

This week is National Charter Schools Week, and I rise to recognize Arizona's leadership amongst the charter school community. Over this past school year, a record number of students attended 547 charter schools in Arizona; and last week…

I thank the gentleman from Texas, Chairman Smith, for yielding me time to speak on this important legislation. It has become increasingly apparent with every major weather event that our forecasting services are desperately in need of a…

I thank the gentleman from Texas, the chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and especially for sponsoring this legislation, the HONEST Act. As the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the Science Committee, I…

We know the Tax Code is excessively complicated and takes too much money from Americans, thus we overhauled the United States Tax Code. Over 30 years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed the last major tax reform package. To put this in…

Many Americans, including my constituents, fight a terminal illness. Many of them cannot access potentially lifesaving drugs because of the lengthy and bureaucratic Food and Drug Administration's approval process. Last month Congressman…

On February 14, my home State of Arizona celebrated its 105th year as a member of the United States. The Grand Canyon State is an incredible State to raise a family in, to live in, and to play in. There is so much to love about Arizona. We…

I have a deep sense of gratitude that I expressed to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith) for his effort in promulgating the bill that we passed today, H.R. 7, and allowing me to speak tonight. On Sunday, we recognized the 44th…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding, and I am grateful for this opportunity to introduce myself to this Chamber. My name is Andy Biggs. I represent Arizona's Fifth Congressional District. I hope to pick up where my good friend…

ObamaCare has been a disaster for Arizonans. My home State of Arizona has been hit the hardest. Premiums in Arizona for many have increased over 100 percent, and providers have fled the State, leaving some counties with one provider and…

I thank Chairman Smith, Vice Chairman Lucas, Environment Subcommittee Chairman Norman, Representatives Rohrabacher, Posey, Weber, Babin, Higgins, Lesko, Hultgren, Abraham, Webster, Marshall, and Dunn for cosponsoring this important…

This letter acknowledges that IRIS has had a, quote, 'routine lack of transparency in the program, as well as failures in efficiency and direction that have mired the credibility of the program,' close quote.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to speak on behalf of my bill, the Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act.

Unfortunately, IRIS has evolved into a program plagued by inefficiencies and a lack of transparency, resulting in questionable science that can have a significant impact on the marketplace.

The legislation will ensure that EPA's program offices conduct chemical assessments in a timely manner consistent with the best available science.

This legislation ensures that chemical assessments conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be transparent, reliable, and useful for program offices to carry out EPA's core mission of protecting human health and the…