U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ)
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Ciscomani, Chavez-DeRemer, Steel Introduce Resolution to Support Protection of IVF Treatments
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), and Michelle Steel (CA-45) have introduced a resolution in support of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The resolution aims to express backing for IVF as an effective method for individuals facing infertility challenges."Everyone who has the desire to know and feel the joy of parenthood should have the opportunity," expressed Ciscomani, emphasizing the importance of IVF in empowering women and families. He added, "IVF treatments have empowered women and families, and it should always be an...
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Legislation Introduced to Address Childcare Workforce Shortages and Expand Early Head Start Programs
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani and Mikie Sherrill have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at tackling childcare workforce shortages and increasing access to Early Head Start programs for families in need. The HEADWAY Act, sponsored by Rep. Ciscomani and Rep. Sherrill, focuses on supporting Early Head Start classroom teachers in earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials while teaching, thereby enhancing the capacity of Head Start programs and providing more opportunities for families.Rep. Ciscomani emphasized the importance of addressing...
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WTAS: Local Officials, Stakeholder Organizations Praise Ciscomani’s Bipartisan Effort to Support CBP
A bipartisan effort led by U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton to support the Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act (CBP HiRe Act) has garnered praise from over a dozen local officials and stakeholder organizations.Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels expressed his gratitude for the introduction of the legislation, stating, “The border crisis has taken a devastating toll on CBP and local law enforcement. I appreciate Congressmen Ciscomani and Stanton for introducing commonsense legislation to ensure that CBP has what they need to tackle the...
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Ciscomani and Stanton Introduce Legislation to Improve CBP Hiring Flexibilities
U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton have introduced new legislation aimed at improving the hiring, recruiting, and retention of agents, officers, and employees for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly in rural and remote areas. The legislation, known as the CBP Hiring and Retention (CBP HiRe) Act, seeks to address the hiring challenges faced by CBP in these areas.The CBP HiRe Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to assess the hiring needs in rural locations and determine if there is a need for more...
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Ciscomani Celebrates Strong Bipartisan House Passage of Bill to Support Tucson’s Udall Foundation
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill that aims to support the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation based in Tucson. The legislation, known as the Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882), was introduced by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani from Arizona's 6th district. The bill received overwhelming support, with a vote of 350-58 in favor of its passage.The Udall Foundation, named after former Arizona Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall, has been instrumental in addressing critical environmental and natural resource issues...
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Ciscomani Applauds House Passage of Bill to Crack Down on High-Speed Car Chases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the House passage of his legislation to crack down on individuals who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or law enforcement assisting CBP. The bill, known as the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 5585), aims to make failure to yield during a car chase a federal crime and impose life sentences for individuals responsible for any deaths that occur during the apprehension.The legislation is named after Border Patrol agent Raul Gonzalez, who tragically lost his...
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Ciscomani, Bost Unveil Effort to Ensure Veterans' Surviving Families Receive Promised Benefits
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost have introduced a new effort to ensure that veterans' surviving spouses and families receive the benefits they have been promised, even after their loved ones pass away. The legislation, titled the Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act (H.R. 7100), aims to address a recent move by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that has prevented the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) from having direct access to the VA Secretary.According to Congressman Ciscomani, the move of the OSA from...
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Ciscomani Introduces Effort to Name Duncan, AZ Post Office After the Late Sandra Day O’Connor
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has introduced a bill to designate the post office in Duncan, Arizona, after the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. The legislation, known as H.R. 7011, has gained support from several Arizona representatives including Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-09), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-07), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-09).Justice O’Connor, who grew up near Duncan on her family's cattle ranch, the Lazy B Ranch, has left a lasting impact on Arizona and the nation. Congressman Ciscomani, who represents Duncan in Congress,...
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Pressured by Ciscomani, DOT Announces $95 Million in Funding for I-10
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced $95 million in funding for the widening of Interstate 10 (I-10), thanks to the efforts of Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will receive the funds through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) under the DOT.Congressman Ciscomani and his colleagues in the Arizona congressional delegation had been advocating for this funding. In a letter sent to Secretary Buttigieg in August, they emphasized the importance of the ADOT's application for MPDG...
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Ciscomani Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Crack Down on High-Speed Chases
WASHINGTON – The House Judiciary Committee has passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) aimed at cracking down on high-speed car chases involving illegal migrants and smugglers who evade Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or law enforcement assisting CBP.The bill, known as the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 5585), would make failure to yield a federal crime. Additionally, if anyone is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The legislation is named after Border Patrol agent Raul Gonzalez, who lost...
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Ciscomani Joins Speaker Johnson, 60 House Republicans for Border Visit
US Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) and a delegation of more than 60 House Republican colleagues for a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas. The purpose of the visit was to assess the situation at the border and gather insights from various stakeholders in the area.During the visit, the delegation met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and attended a briefing with the Texas Department of Public Safety. They also had the opportunity to engage in a roundtable discussion with local ranchers,...
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Following Ciscomani’s Urging, VA Adds Outstation in Sierra Vista
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the opening of a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in response to the urging of U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). The new location comes after the closure of the Vet Center Community Access Point in Cochise County in May. Congressman Ciscomani had written a letter to the VA in July, demanding answers on the closure and pushing for a timeline for the opening of a new location.The closure of the access point in Cochise County had left the nearest Vet Center more than 75 miles away,...
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With Ciscomani’s Support, Congress Passes Annual Defense Package
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) played a significant role in the passing of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress' annual defense package. Ciscomani represents two crucial military installations, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) in Tucson and Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, as well as over 70,000 veterans across the district."This year's NDAA represents a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to invest in our military and ensure they have everything they need to quickly and decisively counter current and future threats," said...
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Rep. Ciscomani, Judiciary Chairman Jordan Urge Biden Administration to Suspend CBP One App Appointments
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have called on the Biden Administration to suspend and cancel appointments made through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) "CBP One" app. This request comes as the United States experiences a surge of illegal immigrants at the southwest border, with record-breaking encounters being reported by CBP.In their statement, the Congressmen express concern over the prioritization of illegal immigration over legitimate trade and travel. They highlight the decision of CBP to close or limit...
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Ciscomani, Stanton Demand DHS Provide Timeline for Reopening of Lukeville Port of Entry
U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Greg Stanton have called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a timeline for reopening the Lukeville Port of Entry (POE). The port was closed indefinitely on Monday as DHS redirected resources to process a surge of migrant arrivals. Ciscomani and Stanton, in a letter addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, expressed the need for clarity regarding the criteria that will be used to determine when the POE can be reopened. They also requested information on the resources that have been redirected to the Tucson...
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Ciscomani Calls for Action as Lukeville Port of Entry Prepares to Close
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has released a statement expressing concern over the upcoming closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry. The closure, set to begin on Monday, is a response to the surge of migrants crossing the Tucson Border Sector. Ciscomani highlights the impact this closure will have on the communities on both sides of the border.In his statement, Ciscomani emphasizes the importance of the Lukeville Port of Entry as a major hub for tourism and everyday travel. He states, "Every community along our border lives in sync with their counterparts...
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As Tucson Faces Migrant Surge, Ciscomani Pushes for National Guard Deployment to Arizona
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) is calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to deploy the Arizona National Guard to the state in order to provide support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) efforts at the border. This urgent request comes as the Tucson Border Sector is grappling with a significant increase in migrant traffic at the southern border.In a letter addressed to the agency, Ciscomani emphasized the critical situation in the Tucson Sector, stating, "[The] Tucson Sector is leading in encounters and our...
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Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Push to Improve Drought and Flood Resiliency Efforts
U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has taken the lead on a bipartisan effort to enhance drought and flood resiliency in the United States. The initiative focuses on improving the Healthy Watershed, Healthy Communities Act, which is aimed at bolstering the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program, also known as "PL-566". The legislation seeks to streamline planning and administrative processes within the program and ensure equitable funding allocations across different regions.Joining Representative Ciscomani in...
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Ciscomani, Stansbury Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Support Tucson-Based Udall Foundation
WASHINGTON – The House Natural Resources Committee has passed a bipartisan bill to support the Tucson-based Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2882) will reauthorize the foundation until 2028, honoring the legacies of Arizona's former U.S. Congressmen Mo and Stewart Udall.Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) expressed their excitement and pride in the committee's passage of the bill. Ciscomani stated, "The Udall Foundation is a powerful platform that honors Arizona’s former...
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Ciscomani, Vasquez Celebrate New Funding for Southline Transmission Project
U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and Gabe Vasquez came together today to express their excitement and celebrate the recent funding for the Southline Transmission Project. This project aims to construct a 175-mile transmission line from Hidalgo County, New Mexico to Pima County, Arizona, unlocking renewable energy resources in the Desert Southwest region.Ciscomani, representing Arizona's 6th district, expressed his pride in securing the funds for the project and his commitment to ensuring its success. He stated, "The Southline Transmission Project will be transformative in...