Congresswoman Lesko Weekly Update

Good Afternoon,

I hope you all had a wonderful 4^th of July weekend! I had a great time this week speaking to hundreds of patriotic constituents in Sun City, AZ at their annual Independence Day celebration.

It was a pleasure to speak at the Ring That Bell Ceremony in Sun City, AZ as we celebrated the greatest country on earth!

The Sun City Poms put on a fantastic performance as they danced to "God Bless America!" These ladies are immensely talented!

I also had a fantastic time ringing Arizona’s very own replica of the Liberty Bell at the ceremony to celebrate 246 years of freedom!

Lesko Demands Answers on Americans' Delayed Tax Returns

I joined Congresswoman Lisa McClain’s (R-MI-10) letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig to demand answers on Americans' delayed tax refunds. At a time when people are struggling to afford gas and groceries, it is crucial that Americans receive the tax refunds that they deserve in a timely manner!

Lesko Stands Up for the Well-Being of Schoolchildren

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) could withhold funding for school meal programs unless schools promote the gender ideology of the radical Left. I joined Congressman Ralph Norman’s (R-SC-05) letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack to raise concerns on this policy from the Biden Administration that puts partisan priorities over the well-being of young children.

GET THE FACTS: President Biden Continues to Deplete Our Nation's Strategic Oil Reserves

Did you know that President Biden has sent over five million barrels of oil overseas from our Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR)? The SPR is meant for emergencies, such as natural disasters. At a time when millions of Americans across the nation are struggling to afford to fill up their gas tanks due to President Biden's soaring gas prices, it is shameful that Biden is giving away our emergency oil supply to other nations. The SPR is at its lowest level in over 35 years because President Biden has used it to cover up for his failed energy policies. President Biden is jeopardizing our energy security and putting America last!

Around the District 

Austin from our office attended a ribbon cutting for Elements Massage in Anthem, AZ. Elements Massage is a veteran-owned and operated business that specializes in health and wellness.

Casework Highlight

A constituent contacted my office because he had still not received his 2020 tax refund. We contacted the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which then processed the tax return and refunded the constituent.

Encouraging Story

I am pleased to share this inspiring story about fifteen-year-old Nikhil Sethi, who is committed to helping homebound adults in our community. Nikhil gets groceries and assists those who are unable to go out and get food themselves. It is great to see the young people in our community stepping up to help those who are in need of assistance.

Mobile Office Hours

Our office is hosting Mobile Office Hours on July 28, 2022, at the Surprise, AZ City Hall from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM AZ Time. Our casework team is ready to answer your questions and assist you with federal agencies.

Military Academy Nominations

Are you interested in attending a Military Service Academy? Applications for Service Academy Nominations are now open! The deadline for this year’s Service Academy Nominations is October 28, 2022. Visit my website or click here to learn more and apply!

Congressional App Challenge

Submissions for the Congressional App Challenge are now open to all middle and high school students! The Congressional App Challenge is a competition to encourage students to engage in coding and computer science. App submissions are due by November 1, 2022. Winning apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol! Register today and submit your app here.

We are Here to Help

As always, my office is here to help. My Surprise district office is open and serving constituents. To make an appointment with the office, please call 623-776-7911.

My Washington, D.C. office is open and answering your calls. Please feel free to contact us via phone at 202-225-4576 or via email by going to my website at https://lesko.house.gov/contact/.

I encourage you to visit the website and to also follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Parler, Gettr, and Truth Social, and like my Facebook page for up to date information on what I'm doing and how my office can help you.

May God continue to bless you and our great Nation.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko