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May 10, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day!
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to honor the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and mother figures who strengthen our families, our communities and our nation every single day.
A mother’s love is one of God’s greatest gifts. Mothers teach us right from wrong, encourage us through life’s challenges and sacrifice endlessly so their children can pursue brighter futures. Their strength, patience and compassion help shape the values that make America strong.
I am especially grateful for the mothers across Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District who work tirelessly—often without recognition—to raise families, support their communities and pass down the principles of faith, hard work and personal responsibility to the next generation.
On this Mother’s Day, let us take time to thank the mothers in our lives for all they do and remind them how deeply they are loved and appreciated.
From my family to yours, I wish you a joyful and blessed Mother’s Day!
Democrats Grounded Spirit Airlines
Over the past week, I have received a significant amount of mail from constituents asking about the collapse of Spirit Airlines and the devastating impact it has had on workers, travelers and the airline industry. Given the concern, I wanted to take a moment to address what happened—and more importantly, who is responsible.
The facts are straightforward. Spirit Airlines’ proposed merger with JetBluewas widely viewed as the company’s best opportunity to remain financially viable in an increasingly difficult economic climate. Rather than allow a private-sector solution to move forward, however, the Biden administration’s Department of Justice aggressively intervened to block the merger. Congressional Democrats and liberal activists cheered the decision every step of the way. (Be sure to check out the Tweet of Week below.)
At the time, Democrats led by liberal Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren proudly claimed that the Biden administration was “right to stand up for consumers and fight against runaway airline consolidation. This is a Biden win for flyers.”
Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that the Biden administration destroyed Spirit’s ability to survive.
The result was entirely predictable. Spirit Airlines collapsed, thousands of workers were put at risk, and American consumers lost one of the nation’s largest low-cost carriers. Families now face fewer affordable travel options because Democrats chose ideology over economic reality.
Even more outrageous, many of the same Democrats who celebrated blocking the merger are now scrambling to point fingers elsewhere and rewrite history. That may help protect their political talking points, but it does nothing for the employees who lost jobs or the Americans now paying higher prices to travel.
This was not an unavoidable market failure. It was government interference, plain and simple.
In contrast, President Trump understood the importance of preserving American jobs and affordable travel options and did everything within reason to keep the airline afloat short of forcing taxpayers to fund another massive bailout. Unfortunately, by the time the damage from the Biden administration’s economic policies and regulatory overreach had fully set in, the problems facing Spirit had become far too severe.
When politicians in Washington insert themselves into private business decisions to score political points, working Americans are the ones who suffer the consequences. Spirit Airlines is merely the latest example of what happens when radical regulators believe they know better than the marketplace.
I will continue fighting against heavy-handed government intervention and support policies that allow businesses to compete, innovate and succeed without unnecessary obstruction from bureaucrats and political activists.
Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write to me about this important issue.
Gosar Bill Boosts Yuma Proving Ground
This week, I introduced legislation to strengthen the mission of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground by authorizing the withdrawal of approximately 22,000 acres of federal land needed to safely conduct advanced military testing and training operations.
Yuma Proving Ground is one of the most important military installations in the country and plays a critical role in preparing our armed forces for modern battlefield threats. My bill ensures our troops have the space, safety buffers and operational flexibility necessary to continue mission-critical testing and training for decades to come.
Importantly, the legislation protects existing public land management, recreation, hunting access, wildlife conservation efforts and regional utility infrastructure while advancing America’s military readiness and national security interests.
Supporting our troops and strengthening our national defense should never be a partisan issue, and I am proud to lead this effort on behalf of Arizona and our nation.
Click here to learn more about this important legislation.
No Free Tuition for Illegal Aliens
This week, I proudly cosponsored H.R. 2490, the No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act, legislation ensuring taxpayer-funded colleges and universities stop giving illegal aliens benefits that are denied to American citizens from other states.
I have led this fight for years. Faithful Gosar Newsletter readers will recall that back in the 116th Congress, I introduced H.R. 1190 to close loopholes that allowed illegal aliens to receive discounted in-state tuition while many American students were forced to pay significantly higher out-of-state rates.
American taxpayers should not be subsidizing special benefits for those who entered our country illegally—especially while hardworking American citizens are being priced out of higher education opportunities. Recent actions by the Department of Justice against states like Nebraska and New Jerseyconfirm what we have said all along: these policies violate both the spirit and intent of federal law.
Arizona once prohibited in-state tuition for illegal aliens. In 2006, voters approved a proposition barring those benefits. However, in 2019, the Arizona Board of Regents adopted a policy granting reduced tuition rates to illegal aliens, and in 2022, voters passed Proposition 308, which guarantees in-state tuition for illegal aliens in Arizona.
If this legislation is passed by Congress and signed into law, federally funded schools such as ASU and the University of Arizona could be prohibited from using taxpayer dollars to subsidize tuition benefits for illegal aliens. Ultimately, taxpayer money should be used to benefit American citizens.
American students must come first. Period.
Standing Up for Victims with Kayleigh’s Law
I recently proudly cosponsored Congressman Abe Hamadeh’s Kayleigh’s Law, legislation that would require federal courts to issue permanent no-contact orders against convicted violent felons and sex offenders when requested by victims or prosecutors.
Having passed at the state level in both Arizona and Wisconsin, this legislation, named after Kayleigh Kozak, a young woman from Arizona who was victimized as a child, prohibits all forms of direct or indirect contact with the victim for the rest of the guilty predator’s life.
No victim should be forced to repeatedly return to court and relive traumatic experiences simply to maintain basic protections from dangerous criminals. Kayleigh’s Law ensures these safeguards remain in place for life—even after an offender completes prison time, probation or supervised release.
This commonsense legislation puts victims first, strengthens accountability for violent predators and closes dangerous gaps in federal law. Survivors deserve lasting peace of mind, not endless legal battles with the people who harmed them.
Reminder: Gosar Hosts Passport Fair in Goodyear – You’re invited!
Join us for a convenient, one-stop opportunity to apply for your U.S. passport right here in Goodyear. This Passport Acceptance Fair is designed to make the process simple and accessible for individuals and families.
Whether you’re applying for the first time or assisting a minor, this event will have the resources and guidance you need. Be sure to bring the required documents, including your completed application, proof of citizenship, valid ID, and passport photo.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your travel plans—we look forward to seeing you there! More information in the flyer above.
Tweet of the Week (This didn’t age well):
Photo of the Week:
📸 Leslie Johnson from Young, AZ sent in this photo of an unusual but incredible cloud formation. Amazing picture, Leslie. Thanks so much for sharing.
Do you want the chance for your photograph to be featured as our “Picture of the Week?” If so, send your best shots along with a brief description to Anthony.foti@mail.house.gov. Remember to include your name and where you live.
Gosar in the News and Other Must-Read Stories:
📰 Times News: Arizona Representatives seeks to protect sex abuse victims
🗞 American Greatness: Fauci’s Lab Leak Henchmen Are Finally Facing Accountability
📰 Fox News: The inconvenient truth behind the left’s horrible Spirit Airlines debacle
🗞 Newsmax: 186K Dead People Collecting SNAP Benefits
📰 ABC 15: More than 30 missing and endangered kids located by U.S. Marshals in Phoenix operation
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