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U.S. House of Representatives District 7

U.S. RepresentativeDescription of office: The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers. The House of Representatives is the lower chamber, with 435 members, including 9 from Arizona. Representatives must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state. The entire membership of the House is elected every 2 years. Each term is 2 years, and there are no term limits.Responsibilities: Representatives pass laws, serve on committees, approve the federal budget, and impose taxes and tariffs (taxes on goods imported from another country). The House has several exclusive powers not granted to the Senate, including the power to introduce revenue bills and to elect the president if no majority of electoral votes is reached. The House can impeach (bring charges against) elected officials.Why you should care: The laws Congress passes affect almost every aspect of your lives, including taxes and spending, the safety of our food and drugs, elections and voting, labor laws, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits, the postal service, the climate, and national infrastructures such as dams, reservoirs, roads, bridges, and rural high-speed internet access. Congress can declare war, but cannot prevent the Executive Branch/President from deploying troops without a formal declaration of war.For additional information: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/us-representatives

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    Daniel Francis Butierez Sr.
    (Rep)

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    Adelita Grijalva
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What specific actions would you take to exercise Congress’s oversight authority, including appropriations, investigations, subpoenas, confirmations, legislation, and other enforcement tools, to monitor federal agencies and taxpayer spending, prevent executive overreach, and address corruption, waste, fraud, abuse, and conflicts of interest?

What specific actions would you undertake to protect the constitutional system of checks and balances among the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches to uphold judicial independence, limit executive overreach and ensure that the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies administer justice fairly, independently, and free from political influence of the executive branch or partisan interference?

What federal legislation, economic policies, or budget priorities would you support to help Arizona families address the rising cost of living, including housing affordability, healthcare, childcare, food, energy, insurance, and the growing gap between wages and everyday expenses?

What federal policies, investments, or workforce initiatives would you support to strengthen Arizona’s economy, expand good-paying jobs, support small businesses, improve workforce training and education, and promote long-term economic opportunity and financial stability for Arizona workers, families, and communities?

What changes, if any, would you support in federal tax, spending, and budget policies to address the national debt and reduce the risk of federal government shutdowns, while protecting essential services, infrastructure, contracts, benefits, healthcare, education, and other federal programs relied upon by Arizona residents and communities?

What federal immigration and border policies would you support regarding border security, immigration enforcement, asylum processing, legal immigration pathways, and oversight of federal immigration agencies such as ICE, and how would you balance public safety, due process protections, economic needs, and civil rights?

What changes, if any, would you support to congressional ethics laws and rules, including stock trading restrictions, campaign finance transparency, financial disclosure requirements, lobbying rules, and measures to prevent conflicts of interest and strengthen public trust in Congress?

Campaign Phone 5202680415
Campaign Twitter @@Butierez4C
Public Policy Priorities Border security and immigration, economy, healthcare
Qualifications and Experience Spent the last 3 years on the border recording the drug runners that neither Hathaway or Nanos intervene with. I’m a business owner who built his business from the ground up and am the only person in this race who contributes to growing our economy and employing the residents of CD7.
Memberships & Affiliations AZRA and the Hispanic Coalition
Endorsements Red Latinos
Education High School
I will use Congress’s constitutional oversight authority to hold federal agencies accountable, protect taxpayer dollars, and ensure transparency. I will support strong audits, investigations into waste, fraud, and abuse, responsible appropriations, and legislation that limits executive overreach while restoring accountability to the American people.
I will defend the Constitution by protecting the separation of powers, supporting an independent judiciary, and ensuring the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement apply the law equally and fairly. I will oppose political interference, hold agencies accountable, and preserve the checks and balances that protect every American.
I will support policies that lower costs by reducing unnecessary government spending, cutting burdensome regulations, strengthening American energy production, and supporting small businesses that create good-paying jobs. Arizona families need an economy where wages grow, healthcare is affordable, housing is attainable, and hardworking citizens can keep more of what they earn.
I will support policies that grow Arizona’s economy by empowering small businesses, expanding workforce training, and strengthening career and technical education. We must invest in good-paying jobs, support American manufacturing and energy independence, reduce unnecessary regulations, and create opportunities where Arizona workers and families can thrive.
I will support responsible budgeting that puts taxpayers first by reducing wasteful spending, increasing transparency, and holding federal agencies accountable. We must address the national debt while protecting essential services, supporting infrastructure, honoring commitments to veterans and seniors, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely.
I will support securing our border, enforcing our immigration laws, and ensuring federal agencies are accountable while protecting due process and civil rights. We need a legal immigration system that works, efficient asylum processing, and policies that prioritize public safety, American workers, and the rule of law.
I support stronger ethics standards that restore trust in Congress. Members of Congress should be held to the highest standards, including greater transparency, clear financial disclosures, restrictions that prevent insider trading, and stronger safeguards against conflicts of interest. Public service should be about serving the people, not personal gain.
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