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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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119-hr-3276·Sep 14, 2026·76% of R voted YES
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
The Pentagon Is Right on Overseas Voting. Now Congress Must Finish the Job
Position: The release supports the Federal Voting Assistance Program's August policy determination that U.S. citizens born abroad who have never resided in the United States do not qualify for federal assistance under UOCAVA, and calls on Congress to codify this limit. It also references the sponsor's PROVE Act, which would require nonmilitary overseas citizens to show a current state residency connection to vote a state ballot, with others able to vote a federal ballot through the District of Columbia.
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.
An administrative correction is still not enough. Congress has to finish the job.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program issued an August policy paper concluding that U.S. citizens born abroad who have never resided in the United States do not qualify for assistance under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, known as UOCAVA. The policy correctly draws a line between eligibility for federal assistance and voting eligibility that exists separately under state law.
These individuals are American citizens. The question is where they are legally entitled to vote and whether the federal government has been running this program outside the limits Congress set. Citizenship alone does not settle eligibility. Residency and the requirements written into law matter.
The federal statute defines civilian overseas voters by the last place they were domiciled before leaving the United States. That language creates a real connection between a voter and an American jurisdiction. Federal officials should enforce it, not stretch it to cover situations Congress never included.
I have treated election integrity as non-negotiable since I got to Congress. Anyone familiar with my journey to Congress can understand why. Without secure elections, we do not have a Republic. That is why I introduced the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility Act or the PROVE Act. It would require nonmilitary overseas citizens to show a current state residency connection through themselves, their spouse, parent, or legal guardian. Those who cannot would still be able to vote a federal ballot through the District of Columbia. I have also pushed related reforms through the Armed Services Committee because the American people are done with fuzzy rules and bureaucrats deciding what the law means.
As an Army veteran who served overseas, I take military voting rights seriously. Americans serving our country should have every lawful opportunity to cast a ballot. Military families and eligible civilian voters abroad deserve the protections Congress already provided — advance ballot transmission, electronic access to certain materials, and the federal write-in absentee ballot under the conditions the law sets. Those protections must be enforced for the people who actually qualify.
Protecting eligible voters and enforcing real eligibility rules are not in conflict. They are the bare minimum if we intend to keep this country. Election security is national security. Clear rules and real accountability are how we save our elections and save America.
Too often, any call for election safeguards is dismissed as voter suppression before anyone bothers to read the statute. That dodge avoids the only question that matters: Are officials administering elections according to the rules, or according to the rules they wish existed?
The Pentagon’s policy does not automatically overturn state laws that separately allow certain never-resided citizens to vote. Those questions have to be resolved through the proper legislative and judicial processes.
The Trump administration has taken a necessary step. Now Congress needs to pass the PROVE Act and put stronger, verifiable residency requirements into law.
Congressman Abe Hamadeh Applauds Trump Administration’s Shift from Aid to Trade with Israel
Position: The release supports ending U.S. military aid to Israel and transitioning the relationship to trade, citing a House resolution introduced by the representative and a colleague, and praises the President's announcement ending aid at year's end.
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. That’s the message I and my colleague Congressman Marlin Stutzman delivered to Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem earlier this year, when they laid out the case for ending the $3.8 billion in annual military aid, so Israel buys American weapons and defense technology with its own money.
America First has never meant America alone. It means strong partners, not permanent dependents. Peace through strength. Commerce, not blank checks. That’s how we put the American people first.”
In June 2026, Congressman Hamadeh and Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) introduced a House Resolution to transition the United States-Israel relationship away from one of traditional foreign assistance to one of trade.
Congressman Hamadeh is a Member of the House Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, who is committed to President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda by shaping an America First foreign policy that provides long-term stability across the globe.
Congressman Hamadeh is the co-author of the bipartisan Promoting Education on the Abraham Accords for Comprehensive Engagement (PEACE) Act, which aims to strengthen U.S. diplomatic engagement by institutionalizing training on the Abraham Accords and other normalization agreements at the U.S. State Department.
Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Federal Policy Change Clarifying Overseas Voting Eligibility
Position: The release applauds an FVAP policy clarification that citizens who have never resided in the U.S. are not covered by UOCAVA voting protections, and references the sponsor's PROVE Act, which would allow such citizens to vote in federal elections through the District of Columbia.
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 UOCAVA, a 1986 law protecting voting rights for military personnel and eligible Americans living overseas, does not extend federal voting protections to citizens who have never established residency in the United States.
As a result, FVAP has removed a checkbox from the federal voter registration and absentee ballot request form that previously accommodated U.S. citizens born and living abroad who have never resided in the United States.
According to FVAP, "Several states may have incorrectly interpreted UOCAVA to require them to allow never-resided citizens to vote--despite state law that prohibits voting by individuals who have never lived in the state."
FVAP is now advising state election officials to "immediately review and correct relevant guidance to reflect the federal requirements of UOCAVA."
The agency further clarified that citizens who have never resided in the United States do not qualify for UOCAVA protections because they cannot establish that they were domiciled in a state before leaving the country.
The policy change does not affect U.S. military personnel. Instead, it primarily concerns individuals who acquired American citizenship through their parents but have never established residency in any U.S. state.
Currently, only 12 states prohibit voting by U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States.
In August 2025, Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Proving Residency for Overseas Voter Eligibility (PROVE) Act, legislation addressing how nonmilitary U.S. citizens living abroad may participate in federal elections when they cannot establish qualifying residency in a U.S. state.
Under the PROVE Act, overseas citizens who cannot establish a qualifying state residency connection through themselves, a spouse, parent, or legal guardian would still be permitted to vote in federal elections through the District of Columbia, without having to prove residency in the District.
While FVAP's policy clarification establishes that citizens who have never resided in the United States are not entitled to federal voting protections under UOCAVA, Congressman Hamadeh's PROVE Act would provide those citizens with an alternative pathway to participate in federal elections through the District of Columbia.
For more insight into Congressman Hamadeh’s position on the matter read: The Pentagon Is Right on Overseas Voting. Now Congress Must Finish the Job, here.
Position: The release supports banning members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while in office, and cites the Stop Insider Trading Act (H.R. 7008) as the vehicle for this prohibition.
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 did not walk through the doors of the Capitol with a massive personal fortune or a family stock portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Since taking office, I have not completed a single stock trade. Not one.
My financial focus is not on finding the next stock to buy. I have focused on delivering results for the people of Arizona’s 8th Congressional District because that’s what public service is about.
That is why I voted for H.R. 7008, the bipartisan Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing individual stocks while the member is in office. It also requires advance public notice before covered stocks are sold and establishes penalties for violations.
The reason this legislation is necessary should be obvious.
Members of Congress routinely receive classified briefings, meet privately with senior government officials, oversee federal agencies, and learn about legislation and regulations that can move markets. We are given that information to serve the country, not to make a quick buck.
Americans should never have to wonder whether their representative voted for a bill because it was good for the country or because it might increase the value of a personal investment, but they do for good reason.
In 2025 alone, members of Congress reportedly made more than 13,000 trades totaling more than $635 million. Over the past year, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s household reportedly disclosed approximately $52.5 million in trades across 21 transactions.
Pelosi denies involvement in her husband’s investment decisions, but that does not erase the larger problem. When the household of one of the most powerful lawmakers in American history moves tens of millions of dollars through the stock market, the American people have every right to demand answers and stronger safeguards.
This issue is bigger than any one member or any one political party. There is a long list of lawmakers whose wealth has increased dramatically during their time in office. Some congressional households have reported returns that would make professional hedge fund managers jealous.
Maybe every trade was legal. Maybe every transaction can be explained. But the appearance of corruption is itself corrosive. It tells Americans that Washington has one set of rules for the politically connected and another for everyone else.
If a corporate executive traded using confidential information, federal investigators would take notice. If an ordinary American failed to follow securities laws, ignorance would not be accepted as an excuse. Members of Congress should not receive special treatment simply because they write the laws.
If members want to spend their days buying and selling individual stocks, they should resign from Congress and go work on Wall Street.
Some of my colleagues may not like hearing that. I do not care. I was not elected to protect the comfort, portfolios, or reputations of Washington politicians. I was elected to represent Arizona and hold the federal government accountable, even when that means confronting members of my own institution.
One of my constituents recently thanked me for voting for the Stop Insider Trading Act, saying that instead of focusing on my own portfolio, I chose to invest in the people of my district. That is exactly right.
My investment is in securing our border, supporting law enforcement, protecting veterans, lowering costs for working families, strengthening our military, and expanding opportunity throughout Arizona.
The House took an important step by passing the Stop Insider Trading Act. Now the Senate must act and send it to President Trump’s desk.
Congress is not a casino. A congressional office is not a trading desk. Classified briefings are not investment tips.
The American people are tired of politicians getting richer while they get squeezed. I have made zero stock trades since taking office because I did not come to Washington to invest in myself. Wouldn’t it be nice if more politicians had a similar mindset?
Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Department of War for Decision to Support Troops in Harm’s Way through Increased Combat Pay
Position: The release applauds the Department of War's decision to raise Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay to $450 and $275 per month, and states the representative's support for increasing combat pay for service members, citing his Combat Pay Protection Act.
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 because he believes that America’s warfighters should be paid the same way members of Congress are.
Combat pay has not increased since 2003. Currently, America’s warfighters’ combat pay amounts to only $7.50 per day, capped at $225 per month. That is barely enough to buy a large coffee while serving in harm’s way.
An identical amendment was offered by Congressman Hamadeh and included in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by unanimous voice vote of his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee.
“I am grateful that President Trump and his administration is providing this increase in pay for our men and women serving in combat, hazardous, and high-risk assignments,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. “This increase is long overdue and a wise investment in America’s warfighters and military families.”
As a former U.S. Army Reserve Intelligence Officer, Congressman Hamadeh crafted legislation to usher in an historic modernization of military compensation.
According to the Department of Defense Military Compensation Background paper (2018) Pays, Allowances, Gratuities, and Benefits Summary: “Hostile Fire Pay (HFP) and Imminent Danger Pay (IDP) often collectively referred to as Combat Pay -- have not been increased since 2003, despite their central role in compensating servicemembers operating in hostile environments. These pays remain capped at $225 per month, or less than $8 per day, regardless of inflation, increased risk exposure, or evolving deployment tempos. In real terms, the $225 monthly rate for Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay in 2003 is equivalent to about $375 today, yet the statutory rate remains unchanged.”
Bill Would Credit All Active Time To Early Retirement
Position: Recently introduced House legislation would allow all active service to count toward reduced-age retirement for National Guard and Reserve members.
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Recently introduced House legislation would allow all active service to count toward reduced-age retirement for National Guard and Reserve members.
Recently introduced House legislation would allow all active service to count toward reduced-age retirement for National Guard and Reserve members.
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Hamadeh CATFISH Act Aims To Protect Seniors From Financial Fraudsters
Position: Introduces the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation intended to strengthen protections for seniors and other vulnerable Americans against online financial fraud schemes.
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.
House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
Position: The release describes legislation cosponsored by Rep. Abe Hamadeh that would establish a permanent fraud enforcement division within the U.S. Department of Justice, and notes the bill passed the House.
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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.
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.
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Position: The release argues that the United States must act decisively against the Iranian-backed Houthis, rejects their assurances not to attack American or Israeli vessels, and calls for standing with Saudi Arabia to defeat the group.
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 navigation and denying Iran control over strategic waterways are core American national security interests.
The Iranian-backed Houthis have assured American officials that they will not attack American or Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, while still treating Saudi vessels and holy sites in Saudi Arabia as legitimate targets.
That is not a concession the United States should welcome.
It is an attempt to divide America from a critical partner, weaken our deterrence, and give Iran greater leverage.
A terrorist organization does not become less dangerous because it promises to attack our allies instead of us.
I'm of the belief that America must stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Houthis must lose, and our allies must win. It’s that simple.
I understand the importance of the United States-Saudi relationship from personal experience. As a U.S. Army Reserve intelligence officer, I deployed to Saudi Arabia.
I saw firsthand the strategic importance of the Kingdom, the professionalism of our military partnership, and the threats confronting our allies across the region.
I was on the ground as the Houthis were launching missiles towards our mission assets.
I can say with confidence firsthand that the Houthis have never deviated from their terrorist activities.
Saudi Arabia is not some distant country whose security has no bearing on our own.
It is a critical American security partner, a stabilizing force in the Middle East, and an essential player in the global energy economy.
When Saudi territory, infrastructure, and vessels are attacked, the consequences do not remain confined to the Arabian Peninsula.
They affect energy prices, international trade, maritime security, and American families.
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.
The Houthis' advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast and their ability to threaten shipping give Iran greater leverage over the movement of oil and commercial goods.
Combined with Tehran's ability to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, that power could allow Iran and its proxies to hold two vital waterways hostage.
That is not merely a Saudi problem. It is an American national security threat.
We should also be clear about who the Houthis are; they are a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
They are not a legitimate government, or an honest negotiating partner, or a movement whose promises should carry any weight in Washington.
They are Iranian-backed terrorists who have attacked commercial vessels, threatened American forces, targeted Israel, and launched missiles and drones at civilian infrastructure.
Their pledge to spare American and Israeli vessels is not an act of peace.
It is a tactical maneuver intended to divide the United States from Saudi Arabia while allowing the Houthis to continue attacking one of our most important regional allies. America must not legitimize that cynical bargain.
These terrorists understand only strength. Every concession is interpreted as weakness. Every hesitation gives them more time to strengthen their positions, expand their arsenal, and prepare for their next attack.
If Washington accepts a pledge protecting only American and Israeli vessels while leaving Saudi Arabia exposed, we send a disastrous message: Terrorists can divide the United States from its allies by offering selective immunity.
U.S. President Donald Trump understands that peace is achieved through strength, not appeasement. His America First foreign policy recognizes that protecting American interests does not require abandoning our friends.
As I have said repeatedly, America First does not mean America alone.
No one has been more vocal on this than me because I understand how important it is for America to have strong allies globally.
Standing with Saudi Arabia does not mean writing a blank check or committing the United States to another endless war.
It means providing the intelligence, defensive capabilities, logistical assistance, and diplomatic backing necessary for our partners to prevail.
It means tightening sanctions on Houthi leaders and the Iranian networks supplying them.
It means expanding efforts to intercept Iranian weapons shipments before those weapons can be used against Saudi cities, energy facilities, or commercial vessels.
It also means making clear that freedom of navigation is not subject to negotiation with terrorists.
The Houthis must not be permitted to control the Red Sea coast, threaten the Bab al-Mandab Strait, or establish an Iranian missile platform on Saudi Arabia’s southern border.
Any political settlement in Yemen that leaves the Houthis militarily dominant would not produce peace. It would reward terrorism and prepare the battlefield for the next war.
The United States has a choice. We can take comfort in a temporary promise from an Iranian proxy, or we can stand firmly beside an ally that has stood with us for decades.
The choice should be clear; America must stand with Saudi Arabia. We must confront Iran’s campaign of regional domination, preserve freedom of navigation, and ensure that the Houthis are defeated.
Our enemies must never be allowed to decide which of our allies we will defend.
When terrorists threaten our partners, the United States must answer with strength, resolve, and unmistakable clarity every single time.
The Houthis must lose. Saudi Arabia and America’s allies must win. It’s that simple.
Congressman Hamadeh Introduces the CATFISH Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraudsters
Position: Introduces the CATFISH Act of 2026 to protect senior citizens from financial fraud carried out through fake online identities, citing constituent concerns and FTC reports of seniors losing $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024.
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Congressman Abe Hamadeh introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026
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 money or personal data.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that these “catfishing” con artists are present on most dating and social media sites. Identity theft through this method is becoming a national crisis.
In 2024, Americans age 60 and older reported losing $2.4 billion to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Experts estimate that the true annual cost of fraud against seniors exceeds $82 billion, as many victims never report their losses.
These “catfish” schemes are commonly operated by transnational criminal organizations, which rely on prepaid gift cards, digital payment platforms, and cryptocurrency transfers to move stolen funds beyond the reach of victims and law enforcement.
“My team has received many requests for assistance from constituents who have been victimized themselves or are loved ones of seniors who have been victimized by these sophisticated criminals. The stories are heartbreaking,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. “For too many seniors, these losses mean depleted retirement accounts, delayed medical care, diminished independence, and financial devastation that is unrecoverable. These often-devastating crimes can be prevented, and my legislation aims to do just that.”
The CATFISH Act of 2026 would:
• Train frontline employees to recognize fraud
• Provide seniors with fraud warnings before money is lost
• Establish anti-fraud standards for financial institutions
• Encourage best practices to prevent losses
• Study additional remedies for victims of fraud
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEOther3 contributionsPAC with a motivational slogan name — specific policy positions and affiliations not inferable from the name alone.AI · low$15,000
2.LASTING INVESTMENTS STRENGTHENING AMERICA PAC2 contributions$10,000
3.DEFENDING THE AMERICAN DREAM PAC2 contributions$10,000
4.AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
5.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$10,000
6.AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN PAC3 contributions$8,500
7.SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE ( SRPPIC)2 contributions$7,500
8.RVFPAC2 contributions$7,000
9.L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC4 contributions$6,460
10.SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PACLeadership1 contributionLeadership PAC focused on electing candidates aligned with its mission. Specific candidate affiliations and policy priorities not inferable from the name alone.AI$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.ENTREPRENEUR$23,371
2.TYR TACTICAL$14,082
3.CLB PARTNERS LLC$14,000
4.ZEEL NETWORKS INC$13,800
5.AMERAPEX$10,787
6.LEVINE INVESTMENTS$10,300
7.WALTZ$10,300
8.TECORE NETWORKS$10,300
9.PEARL TRADING LLC$10,300
10.HENRY FORD HOSPITAL$9,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
