This Week With Gosar

Weekly Newsletter

May 3, 2026



Gosar Secures Four Key Amendments in House-Passed Farm Bill

This week, I voted in favor of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, better known as the Farm Bill - a comprehensive, forward-looking bill that strengthens American agriculture, supports our farmers and ranchers, and advances responsible conservation efforts.

At its core, the Farm Bill delivers stability and certainty for the men and women who feed our nation. It invests in rural communities, protects our food supply, and ensures that conservation programs remain practical, effective, and grounded in real-world conditions.

I was also pleased that the following four amendments I introduced were included in the final package-each addressing critical issues impacting Arizona and the country:

• Amendment 15 - Supporting Arizona Water Security
  This amendment ensures that Arizona farmers are not left behind as we address ongoing water shortages tied to Mexico's failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. It directs USDA to fully assess and report on available tools to support Arizona producers facing real economic losses. This is about fairness, accountability, and standing with farmers navigating challenges beyond their control.
• Amendment 16 - Fair Treatment for Ranchers
  For years, ranchers in the Southwest have faced unrealistic federal standards when seeking compensation for livestock lost to predators like the Mexican wolf. This amendment restores a commonsense approach by allowing multiple forms of evidence to verify losses, ensuring ranchers are treated fairly and not penalized by impractical rules.
• Amendment 185 - Humane and Responsible Research Standards
  This provision brings the USDA in line with other federal agencies by prohibiting funding for the most painful experiments on dogs and cats where no pain relief is provided. It promotes humane treatment while maintaining flexibility for truly necessary research, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and ethically.
• Amendment 188 - Protecting National Security and Taxpayer Dollars
  This amendment places critical guardrails on USDA-funded research conducted in adversarial nations like China and Russia. It ensures that taxpayer dollars are not used in ways that could jeopardize national security, requiring strong justification and congressional oversight for any such funding.

Taken together, these provisions reflect a broader commitment: to support American agriculture, defend rural livelihoods, promote humane and accountable policies, and safeguard our national interests.

This Farm Bill is about more than policy-it is about people. It strengthens the foundation of American agriculture while ensuring that farmers, ranchers, and producers have the tools they need to succeed today and into the future.

Click here to watch me speak on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of these amendments.

HELL NO to Warrantless Spying: Defending the Fourth Amendment

This week, I voted HELL NO on reauthorizing FISA.

Let's stop pretending this is complicated. It isn't.

Section 702 has been used to spy on Americans without a warrant. That is a direct violation of the Fourth Amendment-full stop. The Constitution does not say "unless it's convenient for the FBI." It says the government must get a warrant.

What's happening today is exactly what the Founders warned about: a federal government claiming broad power to search Americans' private communications first and ask permission later.

And the abuses are not hypothetical-they are well documented. Federal agencies have run improper searches on Americans, including political figures, journalists, and thousands of ordinary citizens. Time and again, Washington promises reforms. Time and again, those promises fell short.

Enough. Conservatives should be leading the charge against this-not defending it. A government that can spy on its own people without a warrant is a government that has already gone too far.

And then the Senate made a bad situation worse. The House passed a three-year FISA bill that included a ban on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-a critical firewall against government control of your money. However, the Senate refused to accept it because of that provision. Instead, they forced through a 45-day extension of FISA that stripped the CBDC ban completely. That's not just disappointing-it's unacceptable.

The Senate chose to preserve unchecked surveillance powers while killing a key protection for financial privacy. They are wrong, and the American people should know it.

Here's why the CBDC fight matters: A Central Bank Digital Currency would give the federal government direct control over a digital dollar-allowing it to track transactions, monitor behavior, and potentially restrict how your money is used.

Think about that. No cash. No anonymity. Total visibility.

If you believe in limited government, you should be deeply concerned. A CBDC is a tool for financial surveillance and control, plain and simple. Pair that with warrantless spying authority, and you've created a system where the federal government can watch what you say and what you spend.

That's not America. That's a surveillance state.

Finally, I want to thank the nearly 2,200 constituents who responded to my snap poll this week. The result wasn't even close: nearly 89% opposed reauthorizing FISA in its current form.

The people get it-even if the Swamp doesn't.

I will always stand on the side of the Constitution, your privacy, and your freedom.

Border Security Restored: Enforcement Works, Chaos Ends

New border data released this week makes one thing crystal clear: when America enforces its laws, the crisis ends. New reporting shows illegal "got-aways" have plunged by a staggering 97 percent compared to the peak years of the Biden administration-dropping from over 2,000 per day to fewer than 50 nationwide.

These results didn't happen by accident. They are the direct result of President Trump's decisive leadership, stronger enforcement, and a clear message that the days of catch-and-release are over. With targeted operations like "Operation Agile Shield" and a renewed commitment to consequences, Border Patrol has driven illegal crossings and releases to historic lows, including months with zero releases into the interior.

This stands in stark contrast to the Biden-era policies that fueled chaos-record crossings, hundreds of thousands of got-aways, and a system that incentivized illegal entry.

As I have often, sovereignty matters. A secure border protects American communities, restores the rule of law, and ensures that legal immigration-not lawlessness-defines our nation's future.

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.

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Photo of the Week:

Matt Boice from Litchfield Park, AZ sent in this wonderful photo of his "fishing partner" recently taken at Saguaro Lake. I hope the fish were biting, Matt! Thanks for sharing.

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