President Trump’s announcement to end aid to Israel mirrors House Resolution introduced By Congressman Hamadeh WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ08) has issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump' announcement today that aid to Israel will end at the end of the year: “President Trump is right: the future of our relationship with Israel has to be trade, not aid.... Read More »
Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is applauding a federal policy change clarifying that civilian U.S. citizens living abroad who have never resided in the United States are not eligible for voting protections under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The change follows an August policy paper issued by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which determined that U... Read More »
A federal agency does not get to rewrite election law because someone in Washington finds the law inconvenient. It does not get to expand its authority through a form, a website, or years of bureaucratic practice. And it does not get to treat the rules that govern American elections as optional. That is why I support the Pentagon’s move to restore the statutory boundaries of the federal program th... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - With important deadlines fast approaching, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is encouraging students across Arizona’s 8th Congressional District to take advantage of several opportunities to showcase their talents, demonstrate academic excellence, and earn congressional recognition. From computer science and fine arts to military service, civic achievement, and physical fitness, C... Read More »
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 »
The American people are right to be angry. They work hard, pay their taxes, struggle with inflation, and watch the price of groceries, housing, utilities, and insurance continue to climb. Meanwhile, too many politicians arrive in Washington and somehow leave far wealthier than when they entered. That is not public service. It is an abuse of public trust. I did not come to Congress to get rich. I d... 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 »
America's interests are directly at stake in the Red Sea. Our economy depends on open sea lanes, secure energy markets, and the free flow of commerce through this vital trade corridor. When an Iranian-backed terrorist organization can threaten shipping, disrupt supply chains, raise costs for American families, and endanger U.S. forces, Washington cannot look the other way. Protecting freedom of na... 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 »
