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“Stephen Miller architected the entirety of Trump’s racist and fascist mass deportation agenda, and he’s the one pushing relentlessly to end birthright citizenship—which is illegal,” said Rep. Yassamin Ansari.

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The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Yassamin has also spoken out forcefully against reckless foreign policy decisions that put innocent civilians and U.S. servicemembers at risk, including opposing Trump’s war of choice with Iran.

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As the only freshman member to deliver a Floor Speech on her very first day, Yassamin wasted no time getting to work. In her first weeks in Congress, she fought back as the Trump Administration unleashed Project 2025 – rolling back environmental protections, targeting immigrant communities, slashing federal agencies, clawing back critical funding, and putting thousands of Americans out of work. As a member of the powerful House Oversight Committee, Yassamin has taken on cabinet secretaries in high-stakes hearings, exposed corruption at every level of government, and stood toe-to-toe with wealthy and powerful men named in the Epstein files – demanding accountability and refusing to back down. As Ranking Member of the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Yassamin is leading Democrats in holding polluters accountable, protecting public lands, and advancing a clean energy future. She has also delivered real results for Arizona – bringing home over $17 million in federal funding in her first year alone to invest in local infrastructure, climate resilience, and community priorities. Representing one of the most diverse districts in the country – where more than 64 languages are spoken – Yassamin has been a relentless advocate for immigrant communities. After Donald Trump defied a Supreme Court order finding that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported, Yassamin traveled to El Salvador to push for due process and justice. She has also conducted oversight visits to detention centers across Arizona, demanded accountability in cases like Yari Marquez, who has been wrongfully detained while battling leukemia, and continues to fight for DACA recipients while hosting Know Your Rights trainings and town halls to empower families across her district. The daughter of Iranian immigrants, Yassamin has also spoken out forcefully against reckless foreign policy decisions that put innocent civilians and U.S. servicemembers at risk, including opposing Trump’s war of choice with Iran. As the youngest woman in Congress, Yassamin introduced the HER Agenda – legislation to finally recognize and address women’s reproductive health-related pain and illness, while advancing long-overdue reproductive leave for people of all genders. As Democratic Freshman Class President, Yassamin is helping lead a new generation of leaders, bringing her colleagues together to challenge the status quo, stand up to extremism, and ensure the next generation has a seat at the table.

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As a Councilwoman and Vice Mayor, Yassamin has championed reproductive freedom, housing affordability, climate action, good jobs and wages, and education – with proven results.

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The first Trump Administration’s attacks on women, working families, the environment and immigrants inspired Yassamin to fight back. She stood alongside thousands of Americans at the US Capitol to protest against the confirmation of extremist Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, knowing the devastating ripple effects it would have on abortion access. Ultimately, she felt compelled to move back home to Arizona and run for local office.

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Arizona State University Center for Heat Preparedness in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is Skysong Innovations, LLC, located at 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85257. The funding would be used establish a Center for Heat Preparedness to develop scientific standards, policy frameworks, and practical solutions to mitigate the growing risks of extreme heat, including threats to public health, economic stability, transportation systems, and power grids. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it directly enhances resilience, protects public health, and strengthens infrastructure in Arizona, a region significantly affected by extreme heat. By building local capacity and promoting sustainable preparedness strategies, the Center will help Arizona communities effectively respond to and mitigate the impacts of extreme heat events, reducing economic vulnerability and improving public safety. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 272 of title 15, United States Code. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the City of Tolleson Wastewater Digester #4 project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Tolleson, located at 9055 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson AZ, 85353. The funding would be used to complete the construction of Wastewater Digester #4 at Tolleson’s wastewater treatment facility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it ensures the City of Tolleson can meet growing demands for wastewater treatment as the region develops, and provides critical infrastructure improvements that support public health, environmental protection, and long-term operational reliability. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act (CWSRF) and Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (DWSRF). I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 23, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the City of Phoenix’s Fire Wildland Urban Interface project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Phoenix, located at 200 West Washington Street, 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The funding would be used for the acquisition of a Type 3 wildland firefighting engine and two supplemental ambulances to enhance emergency response capabilities in South Phoenix. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it allows for rehabilitation and conservation activities which ensures the Phoenix Fire Department can quickly and effectively respond to brush fires in difficult terrain, while the new ambulances help mitigate the impacts of increased call volume and mechanical wear on the existing fleet. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1). I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for Arouet Foundation’s 2026 Reentry Prosperity Model project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Arouet Foundation, located at 221 E. Indianola Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012. The funding would be used for (a) corrections and community-corrections initiatives, (b) drug treatment and enforcement—including medications for opioid use disorder and overdose prevention—(c) mental-health interventions, and (d) prevention and education services for individuals with a criminal history. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it maximizes public-safety and self-sufficiency outcomes for women exiting incarceration. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for Arouet Foundation’s 2026 Reentry Prosperity Model project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Arouet Foundation, located at 221 E. Indianola Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012. The funding would be used for (a) corrections and community-corrections initiatives, (b) drug treatment and enforcement—including medications for opioid use disorder and overdose prevention—(c) mental-health interventions, and (d) prevention and education services for individuals with a criminal history. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it maximizes public-safety and self-sufficiency outcomes for women exiting incarceration. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Axiom Community of Recovery Transition to Recovery and Reentry project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is Axiom Community of Recovery, located at 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 506, Phoenix AZ 85012. The funding would be used for salaries, rental assistance, and forensic peer support training to provide more in-depth employment activities and assist with housing placements for individuals on probation and parole. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it offers accessible, structured training that builds confidence, skills, and job readiness for those who have a criminal history and are challenged by substance abuse or mental health disorders. Increasing self-sufficiency contributes to reduced use of public benefits, and in the long-term will also help lower the amount of taxpayer funds spent on corrections, law enforcement, and social services. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Axiom Community of Recovery Transition to Recovery and Reentry project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is Axiom Community of Recovery, located at 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 506, Phoenix AZ 85012. The funding would be used for salaries, rental assistance, and forensic peer support training to provide more in-depth employment activities and assist with housing placements for individuals on probation and parole. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it offers accessible, structured training that builds confidence, skills, and job readiness for those who have a criminal history and are challenged by substance abuse or mental health disorders. Increasing self-sufficiency contributes to reduced use of public benefits, and in the long-term will also help lower the amount of taxpayer funds spent on corrections, law enforcement, and social services. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Axiom Community of Recovery Transition to Recovery and Reentry project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is Axiom Community of Recovery, located at 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 506, Phoenix AZ 85012. The funding would be used for salaries, rental assistance, and forensic peer support training to provide more in-depth employment activities and assist with housing placements for individuals on probation and parole. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it offers accessible, structured training that builds confidence, skills, and job readiness for those who have a criminal history and are challenged by substance abuse or mental health disorders. Increasing self-sufficiency contributes to reduced use of public benefits, and in the long-term will also help lower the amount of taxpayer funds spent on corrections, law enforcement, and social services. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the City of Phoenix’s Real Time Crime Center project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Phoenix, located at 200 W Washington St, 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The funding would be used for Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) technology purchases, including radio dispatch consoles, computers network switches, and related necessities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this technology will allow for training and communications to make better officers and a more efficient police force. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)). I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Valley Metro Community Safety Project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority, located at 101 N. 1st Ave., Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The funding would be used to fund staffing, training, and equipment for teams who will work with community members who may be in crisis or are near crisis. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it establishes and enhances a community partnership of law enforcement, the Valley Metro security team, and mental health and addiction professionals to interface with the homeless population on the transit system. This added staff capacity will alleviate burdens on local law enforcement, freeing up police capacity to respond to violent crime and lower response times. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for the Valley Metro Community Safety Project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority, located at 101 N. 1st Ave., Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The funding would be used to fund staffing, training, and equipment for teams who will work with community members who may be in crisis or are near crisis. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it establishes and enhances a community partnership of law enforcement, the Valley Metro security team, and mental health and addiction professionals to interface with the homeless population on the transit system. This added staff capacity will alleviate burdens on local law enforcement, freeing up police capacity to respond to violent crime and lower response times. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 10152. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 2, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for Arizona State University CHIPs and Domestic Manufacturing Project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is Skysong Innovations, LLC, located at 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. The funding would be used to develop and demonstrate innovative water reuse technologies and infrastructure tailored to microelectronics manufacturing. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will demonstrate how to reduce water consumption by the semiconductor industry, creating more water for the community to support additional economic activity and strengthen the water security of the region. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 272 of title 15, United States Code. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress

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May 23, 2025 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rosa DeLauro Ranking Member House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, I am requesting funding for Central Arizona Shelter Services’ Single Adult Shelter Renovations project in Fiscal Year 2026. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Phoenix, located at 200 West Washington Street, 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The funding would be used to renovate the Single Adult Shelter facility located at 230 S 12th Ave. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would allow for reconstruction and rehabilitation of facilities that address emergency shelter services for residents facing homelessness in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by U.S.C. 5305(a)(4). I certify that I have no financial interest in this project, and neither does anyone in my immediate family. Sincerely, Yassamin Ansari Member of Congress