WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is encouraging graduating high school students in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the nation’s prestigious U.S. service academies to submit their applications for a congressional nomination before the October 30, 2026, deadline. Completed application packages for the Class of 2031 must be submitted to Co... Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. – In June, Congressman Hamadeh was proud to introduce the Combat Pay Protection Act. Now, he is pleased to learn that that the Department of War issued a memo in July outlining plans that went into effect today, October 1, to increase Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay to $450 and $275 per month respectively. Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Combat Pay Protection Act becaus... Read More »
Congressman Abe Hamadeh has introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation designed to strengthen protections for senior citizens and other vulnerable Americans targeted by increasingly sophisticated online fraud schemes. Read More »
Recently introduced House legislation would allow all active service to count toward reduced-age retirement for National Guard and Reserve members. Read More »
Legislation cosponsored by Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) that would establish a permanent fraud enforcement division within the U.S. Department of Justice passed the House last week. Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State: Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. Irani... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens from financial fraudsters. Congressman Hamadeh introduced the bill in response to constituent concerns about the increasing number of cases in which vulnerable senior citizens are targeted by criminals using fake online identities, known as “catfishing,” to steal m... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation cosponsored by Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation makes permanent the newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The legislation would establish an Assistant Attorney General, appointed... Read More »
One year ago, an assassin’s bullet took the life of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was only 31 years old. He was a devoted husband, loving father, man of faith and one of the most consequential conservative leaders of his generation. His greatest contribution was not the organization he built, the elections he helped win or the millions of young Americans he brought into the conservative movement. It was t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) condemns the Iranian-backed Houthis and is calling for swift action in response to their terroristic seizure of the port of Mocha. “The seizure of the strategic port of Mocha in the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemeni control is a direct assault on regional security, freedom of navigation, and the global economy. The Ho... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State: Due to threat information, U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Nogales have been restricted to essential movement during daylight hours only. We are alerting U.S. citizens of this threat and change in posture. As a reminder, the U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 (“Re... Read More »
An Arizona congressman is putting convicted predators on notice after the House unanimously backed a bill designed to prevent abusers from dragging their victims back into court years after their crimes. Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) is grateful to his colleagues for their votes today in support of his legislation, known as Kayleigh’s Law, which protects victims of dangerous crimes from their abusers. Congressman Hamadeh introduced Kayleigh’s Law in order to deliver stronger, lifelong protection to survivors of federal sex crimes and violent felonies by requiring courts to... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his strong commitment to our nation’s veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is introducing the Reserve Component Fairness Act, legislation to correct an inequity in military retirement rules that disadvantages veterans who served on regular active duty before transitioning to the National Guard or Reserve. Under current law, certain members of the Ready Reserve ca... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is honored to announce the introduction of the Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway Act, which designates a section of I-17 to honor Kayla Mueller and Charlie Keating. The Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway Act will honor the lives of “Arizona’s Angel” Kayla Mueller and Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Charles H. Keating IV, who embody Arizona’s du... Read More »
