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WASHINGTON D.C. – America’s warfighters should be paid the same way members of Congress are. That is why Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Combat Pay Protection Act this week. Combat pay has not increased since 2003. Currently, America’s warfighters’ combat pay amounts to only $7.50 per day, capped at $225 per month. That is barely enough to buy a large coffee while serving in harm’s ... Read More »

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) was elected by the voters to serve America First, and that is why he is proud to announce the introduction this week of two pieces of legislation, the No American Left Behind Act and the No Equipment Left Behind Act of 2026. Near-identical amendments were offered by Congressman Hamadeh and included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authoriza... Read More »

WASHINGTON D.C. - On Tuesday, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh proudly supported the advancement of numerous amendments that will improve the quality of life for our nation’s warfighters and secure Arizona's status as a premiere hub for National defense industries in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Hamade... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in keeping with his commitment to our nation’s service members and veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Medic Education and Deployment into Civilian (MEDIC) Careers Act. This legislation aims to ease the healthcare provider shortage and provide more job opportunities for veterans. As part of his continuing effort to work across the aisle for the be... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his commitment to work across the aisle for the benefit of our nation’s Service members and Veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) has introduced the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026. Congressman Hamadeh's bill is co-sponsored by fellow Congressmen Don Bacon (NE-02), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Don Davis (NC-01), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). “As part of my... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Hamadeh proudly voted in favor of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, meant to protect children from radical gender ideology in schools and restoring parental authority in education. The bill’s sponsors, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced the legislation to “increase transparency in ... Read More »

When I speak on the House floor or in the media about border security, my message is strong and consistent: Arizona’s border security is national security. It is not a talking point or a partisan slogan. It is a reality that the American people, especially those of us who live in border states like Arizona, understand all too well. That’s why I recently went with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office ... Read More »

WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh is proud to announce the launch of the CD8 Congressional Civics Initiative, a district-wide student recognition program designed to promote civic literacy, constitutional understanding, and academic excellence among Arizona’s high school students. “I firmly believe that preserving the strength of our Republic begins with educating the next generation ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Abraham Hamadeh is proud to announce that Emily Chen, a sophomore attending school at home, is the winner of the 2026 AZ-08 Congressional Art Competition for her piece titled "United in Dreams." Emily’s artwork will hang in the United States Capitol alongside artwork from other congressional districts across the country, where it will be seen by millions of visitors.... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the companion bill to Congressman Abe Hamadeh’s Maverick Act of 2026. Congressman Hamadeh’s bill will preserve the last three F-14 Tomcats for public display and educational purposes. The Maverick Act of 2026 creates a narrow exception to the post-retirement restrictions that have destroyed nearly all F-14s, ensuring that its lega... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) has introduced Kayleigh’s Law to protect victims of dangerous crimes from their abusers. Kayleigh’s Law delivers stronger, lifelong protection to survivors of federal sex crimes and violent felonies by requiring courts to issue permanent no-contact injunctions against convicted offenders. Introduced during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the g... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) is urging Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to implement common best practices in the VA Home Loan program and eliminate outdated policies that do not align with current housing market realities. In a letter to Secretary Collins, Congressman Hamadeh reiterated his belief that the Trump administration has made significant progress in r... Read More »

‘One of the most terrifying yet beautiful sounds ever heard’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh has begun work on his BRRRRT Act in an effort to ensure that the men and women who serve on our front lines have the most lethal close air support (CAS). The BRRRRT (Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt) Act, pronounced "Brrrrrrrrt," will be sure ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh proudly introduced the Maverick Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill to preserve the last three F-14 Tomcats for public display and educational purposes. The legislation is a companion to a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Original cosponsors of Congressman Hamadeh’s bill include Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), ... Read More »