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Gregory John Stanton is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 9th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Stanton has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He previously served as the mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2013, where he worked on initiatives to improve public safety and transportation in the city. Stanton has been an advocate for immigration reform and has supported policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for his constituents in Arizona.
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May 5, 2025
I rise on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to express my outrage over more broken promises.…
— Greg Stanton
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…
I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 240 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Raul M. Grijalva, a…
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. The SPEAKER. The Chair…
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…
I was necessarily absent and missed two votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 32, Amendment No. 2 to H.R. 27, and YEA on Roll Call No. 33, Final Passage of H.R. 27, HALT Fentanyl Act…
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…
I was necessarily absent today and missed one vote on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted the below, consistent with my YEA vote in the 118th Congress on June 4, 2024: YEA on Roll Call No. 7, Passage of H.R. 23…
I thank Dr. Schrier for her leadership on this critically important issue to her State, my State of Arizona, and the entire United States of America. I also thank Assistant Leader Neguse for hosting this special hour. Prolonged drought and…
It is an honor for me to welcome Rabbi Mendy Deitsch from Chandler, Arizona, as he just led us in a wonderful opening prayer. Rabbi Deitsch, a Brooklyn native, founded Chabad of the East Valley more than 25 years ago as a center for Jewish…
I have no further requests for time that I am aware of, and I yield myself the balance of my time for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is critical for preserving the United States' ability to influence the Taliban and…
For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, this legislation supports two major priorities: tackling the scourge of fentanyl and illicit crime along our southern border and bolstering the economic prosperity of our partners across the…
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