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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.
Today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of a great Phoenician, Frank Barrios. Frank was a giant among us, a champion for the Latino community, a renowned conservationist, and a historian who preserved the legacy of generations gone by…
So, are you committing today that FEMA will make this, moving forward, a competitive grant program like the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to disburse funds?
Autonomous vehicles have the potential to transform our transportation system, improve mobility for vulnerable populations and those who face barriers to transportation.
The Future of Automated Commercial Motor Vehicles: Impacts on Society, the Supply Chain, and U.S. Economic Leadership.
Americans owe gratitude to the many people who evacuated U.S. citizens and Afghan allies during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen are a great model of bipartisanship that we can learn a lot from in this institution. I thank them for their leadership in crafting a strong, bipartisan FAA bill. Air travel can be stressful, but…
Moving the National Defense Authorization Act forward has almost always been a bipartisan effort. This very bill, as originally drafted, passed out of committee with near unanimous votes from both Democrats and Republicans, 59-1. That is…
Arizona is ground zero to witness the impact of climate change in our country, in many ways, our planet.
That is why I have made it one of my top priorities in Congress to tackle these challenges head on.
We look forward to working with you. Thank you for your leadership, and I look forward to working with you.
It has become even more urgent and more challenging with the impacts of climate change.
I am proud that Arizona already leads the way, and in so many ways, in sound water policy and stewardship.
Let us know how Congress can support you in that incredibly important effort.
I hope the Committee will move quickly with this bill, and thank my colleagues for their support.
Having a robust, diverse, renewable energy mix, including hydropower, makes our power grid more resilient.
We cannot come up with a global solution to the 1,200 year drought, the worst drought in 1,200 years, along the Colorado River, unless Mexico is a full partner and that has to do with international agreements.
Arizonans have wanted passenger train service between Phoenix and Tucson for decades.
It is time. You said the word 'embarrassment.' I mean, Phoenix is the fifth most populous city in the United States of America and it does not have access to intercity rail service.
Phoenix is the largest city in the United States without access to passenger rail service.
What does this all mean for Arizona? It means opportunity: opportunity to connect our communities.
Thank you Chairman Perry and Ranking Member Titus for calling this hearing and I urge you and all members to work to translate that support into legislative action and pass national emergency reform this year.
It's clear that there is a strong bipartisan consensus on this important issue.
Congress should provide strategic long-term support focused on building security and opportunity in Latin America.
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