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Debbie Lesko

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Debbie Lesko is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th congressional district since April 2018. A member of the Republican Party, she succeeded Trent Franks after his resignation. Lesko has focused on issues such as healthcare, border security, and veterans' affairs during her time in office. She has been an advocate for conservative policies and has worked on legislation aimed at reducing government spending and promoting economic growth in her district.

Jan 13, 2021

Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the resolution. At a time when our country needs unity, it is concerning that my Democratic colleagues have chosen to begin impeachment proceedings against a President with just 7 days left in office…

Congressional Record · 2021-01-13
Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule. Over the last week, we have heard calls from both parties' leaders, past and present, about the need for unity in our Nation. We have heard President-elect Biden and other members of the…

Congressional Record · 2021-01-12
Jan 4, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Democrats' power has literally gone to their heads. They aren't satisfied enough to have the majority and the speakership, so now they want to silence opposing viewpoints altogether. They…

Congressional Record · 2021-01-04
Dec 21, 2020

Madam Speaker, I am glad that we finally have a bipartisan deal for COVID relief, but the process has been absolutely terrible. I have to tell you that we have, what, 6,000 pages? And what did we get? We got it, like, maybe 2 hours ago…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-21
Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marc Lee, who was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his heroic actions on August 2, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq. Today, the House will pass my bill, H.R. 6016, to rename a U.S. Post Office in his…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-08
Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I am opposed to the bill in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. Lesko moves to recommit the bill H.R. 3884 to the Committee on the Judiciary…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-04
Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Speaker, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, House Democrats are rushing to pass a sweeping marijuana legalization bill without considering the unintended consequences the legislation will have on workplace and public safety…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-04
Dec 4, 2020

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 228, nays 164, not…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-04
Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Speaker, first, before I talk about the bill at hand, I want to say just what an honor it has been serving with you on the Rules Committee, Mr. Woodall. You know, I didn't know Mr. Woodall, really, before I served on the Rules…

Congressional Record · 2020-12-03

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