Contributed Columns
When I was elected to Congress in 2016, I vowed to do my part to keep Arizona families healthy and informed. Today, I am joining Yavapai County Community Health Services Epidemiologist Stephen Everett to bring you updated information and resources regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
WASHINGTON—Tonight, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a supplemental appropriation to allocate billions in federal funding to continue to address the spread of the Coronavirus and the effects on American families.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence requesting additional information about his Coronavirus Task Force and specific plans to provide care and funding for rural and medically underserved areas, like many in Arizona’s First Congressional District.
Since coming to Congress in 2017, I have made improving and expanding access to health care one of my top priorities. Arizonans I talk to are struggling to afford the high costs of prescription drugs and worrying every day that their health coverage will be stripped by partisan lawsuits and proposals targeting those with pre-existing conditions and families that depend on Medicaid.
In December 2019, I voted to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a new North American trade deal that will improve international trade with our neighbors to the north and south, protect our workers and environment, and create enforcement provisions to ensure all that trading partners are held accountable.
VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK— Today, on the ten-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v.
VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK—Today, following news that the Supreme Court would not expedite review of last month’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to strike down many key aspects of the Affordable Care Act, including provisions protecting people with pre-existing conditions, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement:
When I was elected to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, I made a commitment to my constituents to fight for accountability and transparency from your elected representatives in Washington.
It was a somber day in American history. When I was elected to represent Arizona’s First Congressional District in the House of Representatives, I did not expect to be voting on impeachment.
I am proud to represent Arizona’s First Congressional District, which is home to the Grand Canyon.