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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is applauding Dr. Martin Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and his team at the FDA for taking important steps to ensure that 1.5 million American patients are not at risk of losing access to their desiccated thyroid medications. These medications have been safely used for decades, but last November, Congressman Hamadeh was for... Read More »

WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh is inviting high school students to enter their artwork in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The non-partisan official event is open to all high school students residing in Arizona's Eighth Congressional District. The deadline for submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 17, 2026. The theme for this year’s competit... Read More »

State and local leaders across Arizona responded after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran. Rep. Abe Hamadeh aligned firmly with America’s allies, emphasizing deterrence and the importance of confronting Iran’s destabilizing behavior. Read More »

Arizona’s congressional delegation divided largely along party lines following President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, supported the operation, framing it as a necessary effort to confront the Iranian regime and stand with the Iranian people seeking freedom. Read More »

Following a major U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran, Arizona leaders weighed in on the implications for global security. Rep. Abe Hamadeh called on Americans to “stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies,” emphasizing strength, unity, and deterrence in the face of Iranian aggression. Read More »

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Rep. Hamadeh raises concerns over CFTC actions that threaten free markets and innovation, warning against excessive federal regulation. Read More »

An Arizona nurse practitioner thanks Rep. Hamadeh for defending patient access and challenging harmful federal health regulations. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh supports voter verification laws to protect election integrity and ensure confidence in the democratic process. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh pushes back against Democrat narratives, emphasizing enforcement of existing laws, secure borders, and election integrity. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh delivers $7 million in federal funding to support Arizona law enforcement and veterans, reinforcing public safety and honoring service. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh supports the NDAA for prioritizing troop readiness, national defense, and renewed border security measures. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh challenges FDA overreach that threatens patient access to widely used thyroid medications, standing up for patients and providers. Read More »

Senate Democrats block Republican efforts to secure the border and protect elections, even as majority of Americans are in favor of both at large numbers. Read More »

Rep. Hamadeh leads an RSC roundtable, featuring prominent GOP figure, Scott Pressler. Congressman Hamadeh was reinforcing Republican momentum behind election security and exposing Democrat resistance to basic election integrity. Read More »