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Vital Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling in the Middle East

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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...

Congressman Hamadeh Introduces the CATFISH Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraudsters

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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...

House Passes Legislation Targeting Fraud in Federally Funded Programs

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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...

One year later, Charlie Kirk’s voice still carries

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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...

Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Iranian-Backed Houthis for Seizing Red Sea Port

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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...

Vital Information for U.S.Citizens Traveling in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico

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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...

House Passes Congressman Hamadeh’s Kayleigh’s Law Bill to Protect Victims of Dangerous Crimes from Their Abusers

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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...

Congressman Hamadeh to Introduce the Reserve Retirement Fairness Act to End Military Retirement Inequity

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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...

Congressman Hamadeh Honored to Introduce the Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway Act

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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...

Pass Freedom Haulers initiative to put American veterans first

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For far too long, Washington put illegal aliens ahead of American citizens. The Biden administration opened our border, undermined immigration enforcement, and allowed illegal labor to compete with Americans for jobs and wages. President Donald Trump is reversing that betrayal. His new Freedom Haulers initiative sends a clear message: American jobs should go first to American workers, especially t...

Is freedom dying in Hungary?

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For years, Hungary inspired conservatives around the world. Under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the country demonstrated that a nation could defend its borders, preserve its sovereignty, and resist the ideological pressure coming from anti-freedom forces. I witnessed that spirit firsthand when I spoke at CPAC Hungary in 2025. Today, Americans are watching Hungary with growing concern. A heal...

Congressman Hamadeh Urges Secretary Doug Collins to Implement Veterans Community Care Program Audit Findings

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Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) joined Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) in urging Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to implement recommendations from a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit identifying significant deficiencies in the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). Congressman Gosar urged Secretary Collins and Acting Undersecretary Figueroa to take action in a l...

Congressman Hamadeh Honored to Accept the Defender of Limited Government Award

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Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) today accepted the Defender of Limited Government Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA). The award was presented by ILA Chief Executive Officer Ryan McGowan and President Fred McGrath in recognition of Congressman Hamadeh's strong voting record in support of limited government principles. Congressman Hamadeh was given this award for his service and...

Congressman Hamadeh Urges Senate to Pass the Save America Act Following Continuous House Action

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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is urging the U.S. Senate to finally pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act after the House advanced it by attaching its key provisions to both the NDAA and Budget Resolutions. As part of the House Budget Resolution and consideration of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the House adopt...