U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to accelerate Arizona’s single most important forest restoration project—the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). The bill would reduce bureaucratic delays by waiving a requirement that the Forest Service must wait an additional 30 days after notifying Congress of the completed contract before they actually issue the award. Instead, the Forest Service would be required to report the details of the contract to Congress … [Read more...] about McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project
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McSally, O’Halleran Introduce Bill to Improve Sunset Crater Volcano Monument
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Congressman Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation to modify the boundary of the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument near Flagstaff to improve management of its buildings. “Sunset Crater is a geological gem that attracts more than 200,000 tourists, hikers, and researchers to Northern Arizona each year,” McSally said. “My bill will improve the visitor experience by streamlining management of Monument facilities and … [Read more...] about McSally, O’Halleran Introduce Bill to Improve Sunset Crater Volcano Monument
McSally Introduces Bill to Expand Forgivable Expenses Under the Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation today to support the safety of consumers and employees during the reopening of the American economy. Her bill would aid small businesses with necessary safety improvements and short-term purchases of personal protection equipment (PPE). The Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act would extend loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to small businesses for the purchase of PPE for employees or necessary improvements … [Read more...] about McSally Introduces Bill to Expand Forgivable Expenses Under the Paycheck Protection Program
Starting Today, Billions in Relief Funds Headed to Tribes Impacted by Coronavirus
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) issued the following statement Tuesday after the Treasury Department and Interior Department announced they would begin disbursing $4.8 billion in coronavirus relief funds to tribal nations across the U.S. “I went to the mat for Arizona’s native communities during the Senate’s coronavirus relief negotiations to ensure our tribes receive critical relief dollars amid the ongoing pandemic,” McSally said. “The federal government has a responsibility to meet the … [Read more...] about Starting Today, Billions in Relief Funds Headed to Tribes Impacted by Coronavirus
McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators are requesting that the Small Business Administration (SBA) expedite the $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances urgently needed by Arizona small businesses. In a letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, the senators urge the administrator to expedite the $10,000 advances to be received within three days, remove the per-employee cap on advance grants, and restore the maximum loan amount to $2 million. This letter … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced yesterday that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program (PPP). Her leadership on this issue is receiving widespread support from tribal leaders across the country. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez: "We would like to thank Senator McSally for her continuous advocacy on behalf of the Navajo Nation and Indian Country to ensure Indian gaming enterprises are … [Read more...] about Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
McSally Calls on Big Companies to Return Relief Loans Intended for Small Businesses
McSally Calls on Big Companies to Return Relief Loans Intended for Small Businesses U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) joined Fox and Friends this morning and called on large businesses with access to capital to return their relief loans so small businesses and mom-and-pop shops can access vital funding. She also spoke about U.S. posture toward Iran. Watch her interview HERE. See excerpts below: STEVE DOOCY: Right and that's why it’s so frustrating, senator, that they already ran out … [Read more...] about McSally Calls on Big Companies to Return Relief Loans Intended for Small Businesses
McSally Calls for Financial Security for Rural Communities
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter calling for the Senate to finally provide much-needed financial certainty during the COVID-19 crisis for rural communities to ensure long-term funding needed for essential services. In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the senators pushed for, “a long-term solution for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination … [Read more...] about McSally Calls for Financial Security for Rural Communities
Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-Filers Receive One-Time Coronavirus Relief Check
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding a new web tool launched Friday by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help the millions of people who don’t normally file a tax return quickly register for their one-time relief check as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act established Economic Impact Payments for individuals who make less than $99,000 a year or married couples that make less … [Read more...] about Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-Filers Receive One-Time Coronavirus Relief Check
McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich spoke with over 16,000 Arizonans this afternoon about how to identify and report coronavirus scams during McSally’s fifth telephone town hall since the coronavirus outbreak. During the over hour-long call, Brnovich shared scams Arizonans should avoid including people selling “miracle cures and treatments,” people posing as government agents asking for personal information regarding relief checks, and unknown people … [Read more...] about McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources