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Greg Stanton

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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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Sep 10, 2024

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…

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Jul 11, 2024

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…

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Jun 26, 2024

there is no better investment than public infrastructure.

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Jun 26, 2024

This language enjoyed bipartisan support in both the House and Senate and will help make critical infrastructure inspections safer for workers and more efficient for the users of the critical infrastructure.

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Jun 26, 2024

the success of the 22 federally recognized Tribes is critical to all of Arizona.

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Jun 26, 2024

My home state of Arizona has led the way in enacting such policies that keep prices low and ensure more sustainable options are available as we work to build the infrastructure funded by the BIL.

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Jun 25, 2024

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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Jun 25, 2024

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…

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Jun 12, 2024

When done correctly, public transit can be transformational.

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Jun 12, 2024

Continued investment in public transportation is an investment in our nation's economic recovery and future.

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Jun 12, 2024

I was completing a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing and the vote was closed before I had an opportunity to cast my vote, and I missed one vote on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted NO on Roll Call…

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May 22, 2024

In the mid-20th century, the United States Government conducted nuclear weapons development tests in the Southwest, exposing thousands of Arizonans downwind of the test site to ionized radiation from the fallout. Women, men, and children…

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May 7, 2024

This investment means that people in Arizona can travel for work, for recreation, and to local businesses to bolster the economy in their day-to-day lives.

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May 7, 2024

I urge the committee to continue to robustly fund the Federal Transit Administration.

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May 7, 2024

Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify in the importance of Federal investment to meet Arizona's transportation and housing needs.

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May 7, 2024

So, please consider robust funding for the Bus and Bus Facility Competitive Grant Program.

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Apr 29, 2024

We needed a better partnership from the Federal Government, and we need to be better partners.

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Apr 29, 2024

He was an impactful leader in this body, certainly an impactful leader inside the Democratic caucus.

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Apr 29, 2024

We need to make sure that in the plan, it is done in a bipartisan way with mayors of both Republican and Democrat coming together.

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Apr 12, 2024

I was necessarily absent and missed five votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 115, Roy Amendment, ``aye'' on rollcall No. 116, Crenshaw Amendment, ``aye'' on rollcall No. 117, Waltz Amendment, ``aye'' on…

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Apr 9, 2024

Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the importance of Federal investments to meet Arizona's water resource needs.

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Apr 9, 2024

On behalf of all Arizonans, tonight, I am angry. Today, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law, passed before Arizona was a State, before women could even vote, that bans abortion at every stage of pregnancy without exceptions for…

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Mar 20, 2024

I was necessarily absent and missed three votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 89, Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on H. Res. 1085. ``no'' on rollcall No. 90, H. Res. 1085 and…

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Mar 20, 2024

I was necessarily absent and missed four votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 92, Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1121, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 93, H.R. 1121, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 94…

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Mar 19, 2024

I was necessarily absent and missed two votes on the House Floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 87, H.R. 4723 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88, H. Res. 149. personal explanation

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