Congressman Matt Salmon

Representing the 5th District of Arizona

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Jun 18, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05), along with Arizona Representatives Gosar (AZ-04), Schweikert (AZ-06), and Franks (AZ-08),  introduced legislation that grants states the flexibility and authority to ask for additional documents to prove U.S. citizenship while registering to vote. Salmon’s latest bill comes on the heels of Monday’s U.S.

Jun 12, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Trey Radel (FL-19) along with co-sponsors Congressman Justin Amash (MI-03), Congressman Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05) introduced two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Jun 6, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) supported final passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act of 2014, which included his amendment that bars cities that do not fully assist with federal immigration enforcement, also known as sanctuary cities, from funding appropriated through this bill.             

Jun 4, 2013 Press Release

MESA—Today, Representative Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement in response to the inquiry from U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-1), Chairman of the Congressional Subcommittee on Energy and Power, to Bob Perciasepe, Acting Administrator for the U.S.

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May 31, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation from the U.S. Consulate that Yanira Maldonado has been released.  

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May 16, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) released the following statement regarding the Taiwan—Philippines dispute:

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May 15, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) announced that he is sending a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder calling on him to appoint a Special Counsel to fully and independently investigate the IRS targeting of the Administration’s political opponents and to prosecute to the fullest any perpetrators found guilty of abusing their government roles. Rep.

May 13, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) announced the introduction of H.R. 1908, The Federal Repeal of Expensive Exchanges Act, or, the FREE Act. This is the second of a series of bills introduced by Salmon to defund and repeal Obamacare. He released the following statement regarding his latest bill:

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May 7, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) introduced H.R. 1847, a bill designed to increase protections for electronic communications, including personal emails, of U.S. citizens.