House Approves Bill to Streamline Permit Process for New Oil Refineries WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) this week voted to lower gas prices and increase refinery capacity in the United States as the House approved H.R. 5254, the…

'TGen North' a giant step forward in Arizona's biosciences corridor expansion FLAGSTAFF, AZ - Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) announced efforts to build a new collaborative research center between Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) for pathogen…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The problem of illegal immigration is the single most important issue to Arizonans. Property owners along the U.S.-Mexico border are under siege. Violent crime is up over 100 percent along the border. Hospital, law enforcement,…

Renzi Will Nominate Rural Arizona's Best and Brightest to Serve America WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ -1) has announced that he is beginning the nomination process for America's military academies. Congressman Renzi will nominate rural Arizona's best and…

By Congressman Rick Renzi This month America pauses to remember our fallen heroes, the men and women who answered the call of freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice. As the son of U.S. Army Major General (ret.) Gene Renzi, I…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Every Memorial Day, Americans pause to remember those who died in service to our country. Our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines separate themselves from friends and family, and are sent across the globe to…

Governor Schwarzenegger says extending tax credit helps terminate dependence on foreign oil WASHINTON, D.C. - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his full political muscle behind efforts to extend the Hayworth solar power tax credit by urging the state's entire…

50 year plan secures access to power and water supplies as well as protecting endangered species WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) has taken another big step in his commitment to protect Arizona's natural resources by leading a bipartisan…

Votes to Ensure Executives Can't Use Worker Pensions to Expand Personal Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) recently voted to make pensions fairer for American workers (roll call vote 122 on HR 2830). Renzi voted on a measure…

Measure Gives Land Managers Tools to Restore Public Lands WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed HR 4200 on May 17, 2006, the Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, co-sponsored by Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) by a vote of…

By Congressman Rick Renzi As many seniors may already know, this year Medicare began offering new prescription drug plans to help seniors pay for the prescriptions they need. Seniors now have the opportunity to enroll in the new Part D…

WASHINGTON, D.C. Continuing his efforts to secure our Nation's borders, U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) voted to approve a measure added to the Supplemental Appropriations bill that designates an additional $1.9 billion in funding for border security infrastructure initiatives. "When…