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Congresswoman Giffords rises to call her colleagues' attention to the urgent need to extend vital solar tax credits. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expires this year - its extension is crucial to achieving American energy independence.
Congresswoman Giffords speaks in support H.R. 1338, the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would close the loopholes in the Equal Pay Act that have allowed women to continue to be underpaid for equal work. Giffords said, “It is time that America, the land of equal opportunity, recognize equal pay between men and women. I am proud to be a part of this historic effort.”
Congresswoman Giffords rises to address the urgent issue of extending renewable energy tax credits, which are set to expire this year. She praised the House for passing extensions four separate times, but called on her Senate colleagues to pass a responsible extender bill quickly.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of her bill, the Employee Verification Amendment Act (H.R. 6633) that would extend E-Verify for five years. Giffords stated, “By re-authorizing E-Verify for five years instead of 10, we can move to a federal mandatory system more quickly. Within five years or less, the federal government MUST develop a mandatory system that operates uniformly across all 50 states. This is critical to fixing our broken immigration system.”
H.R. 6633 also includes studies into how E-verify impacts small businesses and accurately confirms workers’ legality, and requires DHS to provide timely and appropriate payments to Social Security.
As a member of the House Committee on Science and Technology, Congresswoman Giffords questions a panel, including former Senator John Glenn, about STEM education. The hearing was called, "NASA at 50: Past Accomplishments and Future Opportunities and Challenges."
Congresswoman Giffords introduces the Diesel Tax Parity Act which would reduce the tax from 24.3 cents per gallon to 18.3 cents per gallon, the same amount as the current federal tax on gasoline.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of H.R. 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands or DRILL Act which will require oil and gas companies to start using their federal leases both onshore and offshore. "To bring down the cost of oil, we must force Big Oil to increase its production. That means drilling on the 68 million acres of federal land already under Big Oil’s control," Giffords said.
As a member of the House Science and Technology Committee, Congresswoman Giffords offers an amendment to the Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (H.R. 3957). Giffords' amendment, which was unanimously passed by voice vote, would authorize a study to examine innovative, systematic approaches to managing water supply, wastewater, and storm-water in urban areas and surrounding communities.
As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of her resolution, H. Con. Res. 375, to honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy.
Congresswoman Giffords praises the passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. With only days remaining before devastating cuts are set to take place, this bipartisan vote was critical for our seniors and rural communities in Southern Arizona.
Congresswoman Giffords speaks out against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to address the rapidly rising gas prices, and calls on the oil industry to tap all of its drilling options. The oil industry holds leases for drilling on lands that have not been utilized.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords talks to CNN's Miles O'Brien about her husband, Commander Mark Kelly, who ended his mission on the space shuttle Discovery Saturday.
Congresswoman Giffords testifies in the Committee on the Judiciary's Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law about Electronic Employment Verification Systems and ways to protect U.S. workers from unintended consequences of errors and/or misuse.
Congresswoman Giffords testifies in the Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism about border security challenges faced by her district in Southern Arizona.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act, which would extend the 30% solar tax credit for 6 years.
Congresswoman Giffords criticizes E-Verify on CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight and explains how H.R. 5515, the New Employee Verification Act, or NEVA provides a more simplified, effective and balanced alternative for employers to hire legal workers.
KMSB-Fox 11
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords calls for President George Bush to release crude oil from national reserve to bring down prices for consumers.
Congresswoman Giffords testifies on Employee Verification Systems in the House Ways and Means Committee's Subcommittee on Social Security. She is a cosponsor of legislation introduced by Ranking Member Sam Johnson. H.R. 5515, the New Employee Verification Act, or NEVA provides a simplified, effective and balanced alternative to E-Verify.
Congresswoman Giffords offers an amendment to the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5819), which would mandate that SBIR awardees must be entities with their primary business operations in the United States. This will keep the full benefits from these taxpayer-funded small business research and development programs in the United States.
Congresswoman Giffords questions Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates before the House Science and Technology Committee on efforts needed to strengthen our country’s competitiveness in the global marketplace, policies to encourage innovation and the role of technology in our economic growth.
Congresswoman Giffords, Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, questions witnesses about funding for solar energy research and development in the Department of Energy's budget for Fiscal Year 2009.
Congresswoman Giffords testifies before the House Budget Committee about the impact of our nation’s immigration crisis on state, county and local law enforcement agencies, and the need to fully fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).
Congresswoman Giffords urges Congress to pass the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act into law.
Fox Business News
Congresswoman Giffords prasies the passage of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 5351), legislation that included solar provisions from her bill, the Renewable Energy Assistance Act (H.R. 3807).
CNN's The Glenn Beck Show
Congresswoman Giffords discusses the need for oversight with the Merida Initiative, a new security cooperation initiative proposed by President Bush with Mexico and the countries of Central America to combat drug trafficking, transnational crime and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere.
Arizona Illustrated
Congresswoman Giffords visited a public housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities to call on the Social Security Administration to end unacceptable delays in processing disability applications. Since taking office in January 2007, Giffords’ staff has opened 45 cases for constituents caught up in the disability appeals process. Claimants have paid into the Social Security system for decades in the expectation that the system would be there for them if they could no longer work due to disability.
Inside Arizona Business with Dana Cooper
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon discuss small business, alternative sources of energy and our nation's growing debt.
Hearing on U.S. Obligations under the Merida Initiative
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
Congresswoman Giffords questions officials from the State Department, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the FBI about U.S. obligations under the Merida Initiative, a new security cooperation initiative proposed by President Bush with Mexico and the countries of Central America to combat drug trafficking, transnational crime and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere. You can view her remarks and questions at 17 minutes into the hearing and at the 1:36:21 mark. Click here to view the video.
Congresswoman Giffords calls on President Bush to fully fund the State Alien Criminal Assistance Program (SCAAP) in Fiscal Year 2009.
Congresswoman Giffords speaks out in strong opposition to the President's veto of the KidsCare bill, and expresses profound disappointment that Congress was unable to override that veto on January 23, 2008.
KNXV ABC-15
Congresswoman Giffords is pleased that the Border Patrol has scaled back its plan to build a permanent checkpoint on I-19.
KGUN ABC-9
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will change its analysis of flood plain risks in Pima County to include consideration of the flood mitigation effects of levee-like structures in Marana. The Flood Mitigation Division at FEMA, in response to the concerns of Congresswoman Giffords, is allowing the Town of Marana time to examine these structures. The results of this study will be reviewed by FEMA prior to the agency drafting official maps.
Congresswoman Giffords praises the historic first step on the path toward energy independence with the Energy bill before Congress.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in strong support of the FY2008 Defense Authorization Act, a bill that bolsters military readiness, supports military families, and strengthens national security.
Congresswoman Giffords urges Congress to support fixing the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which will hit over 40,000 middle-class families in Southern Arizona if action is not taken.
KGUN ABC-9
Congresswoman Giffords helps Southern Arizona taxpayers learn how to pursue their unclaimed Internal Revenue Service refunds by releasing the list of taxpayers owed funds by the IRS. Statewide, 3,656 Arizonan taxpayers are due a total of $3.73 million. That’s an average of $1,019.19 per person. Locally, over 450 taxpayers are due a total of $385,047. A refund check is normally returned as undeliverable as the result of an erroneous or out of date address.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of the final conference report for the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6). She was proud to vote in favor of this bill, which brings our nation another step closer to embracing a clean, secure, and independent energy future.
KVOA NBC-4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will change its analysis of flood plain risks in Pima County to include consideration of the flood mitigation effects of levee-like structures in Marana. The Flood Mitigation Division at FEMA, in response to the concerns of Congresswoman Giffords, is allowing the Town of Marana time to examine these structures. The results of this study will be reviewed by FEMA prior to the agency drafting official maps.
KOLD CBS-13
Congresswoman Giffords hosts House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton in the district to meet with service members recently back from Iraq and Afghanistan during tours of Fort Huachuca, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the 162nd Fighter Wing of the Arizona Air National Guard.
KGUN ABC-9
Congresswoman Giffords teams up with AZ PIRG to release Trouble in Toyland, a comprehensive survey of toy safety that focuses on several categories of toy dangers, including choking hazards, excessive noise and the presence of lead. It also offers safety guidelines for purchasing toys. Release of the survey comes after the recall of more than 20 million toys manufactured in China because of various hazards.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of H.R. 3997, the HEART Act which includes provisions from her Combat Troops Tax Relief Act (H.R. 3808). H.R. 3808 provides for tax cuts for true American heroes: our combat troops, our veterans and our fire fighters.
Congresswoman Giffords calls for support for the Hardrock Mining Reclamation Act (H.R. 2262).
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of H.R. 1483, amending the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act which has included the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 1483), a bill co-authored by the Congresswoman and Congressman Grijalva.
Congresswoman Giffords delivers remarks on the House floor urging Congress to override President Bush’s veto of legislation that would extend health care coverage for children.
Congresswoman Giffords introduces the Combat Troops Tax Relief Tax, a bill that increases the standard tax deduction for our soldiers and protects military families’ eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Care Tax Credit.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of H.R. 3648, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act.
Congresswoman Giffords urges Congress to override President Bush’s veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.
Arizona Illustrated
Congresswoman Giffords discusses the need to invest in solar technologies at the opening of the Tucson Water Solar System.
KMSB-Fox 11
Congresswoman Giffords greets the family she helped reunite in Tucson after some members were stranded in Gaza by Hamas.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of her bill, the Safe and Effective Drug Development Act (H.R. 2592) that was adopted as part of the manager’s amendment package to the Reagan-Udall Foundation in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 21, 2007.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in strong support of her first piece of legislation in Congress, the Stop Arming Iran Act (H.R. 1441). Her bill would prevent approximately 10,000 unique F-14 parts from ending up in Iran, the only country still flying the American-made fighter jet. It passed with bipartisan support in the House on June 11, 2007.
Congresswoman Giffords expresses concern over an amendment in the National Defense Reauthorization Act that would require background checks for all people who enter a military base. This amendment would negatively effect folks in rural communities who live near or around military bases like Fort Huachuca in Southern Arizona.
Congresswoman Giffords supports the Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act (H.R. 363), a bill that would award grants to scientists and engineers to conduct research in fields relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.
Congresswoman Giffords rises in support of the 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act (H.R. 362), a bill that would increase the number of elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers by up to 10,000 per year.
Congresswoman Giffords praises the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act of 2007 (H.R. 1538) and mental health services and screenings that this bill would provide our troops.
Congresswoman Giffords expresses her strong support for comprehensive immigration reform in light of events in Southern Arizona where federal agents from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raided businesses because employers were suspected of employing illegal immigrants.
Congresswoman Giffords rises to make clear once again the immediate need for a comprehensive immigration reform package with a focus on those who wish to do America harm, including drug smugglers, human smugglers or terrorists.
Congresswoman Giffords speaks in support of H.R. 6, the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007.
Congresswoman Giffords expresses her support for the College Student Relief Act of 2007 (H.R. 5), a bill that would cut the interest rates of student loans.
Congresswoman Giffords addresses the U.S. House for the first time about the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform.
