U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ)
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Representatives introduce effort to improve healthcare coordination for senior disabled veterans
U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), both members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, have introduced an initiative aimed at improving healthcare coordination for veterans who receive services through Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
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Ciscomani returns over $4.5 million in casework funds to AZ-06
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced that his office has returned over $4.5 million to constituents of Arizona's 6th District through casework, including $1.5 million for veterans.
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Congressman calls for DHS investigation into potential misuse of federal funds by Casa Alitas
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has formally requested an investigation into the use of federal funds by Catholic Community Services’ Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, Ciscomani called for a comprehensive review following reports of potential corruption and misuse of taxpayer dollars.
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Bipartisan bill aims at expanding TRICARE coverage for military maternity healthcare
U.S. Congressmen Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) have introduced a bipartisan initiative aimed at expanding access to midwifery care for servicemembers and their families. The Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act proposes a 5-year pilot program to extend midwifery care to those enrolled in TRICARE. If successful, the Department of Defense may permanently expand this coverage.
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Federal funds allocated for Cochise County's rural fire departments
COCHISE COUNTY, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced that the City of Benson Fire Department (BFD) and neighboring fire agencies in Cochise County were selected to receive $668,571 in federal funding under the Assistance to Firefighters grant program. This funding was awarded on August 16, 2024.
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Arizona delegation urges action from Department of Veterans Affairs following veteran's death
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently joined efforts by the Arizona congressional delegation to urge action from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following concerns raised in a recent report by the VA Office of Inspector General. The report was conducted in response to the death of a veteran patient under the Phoenix VA Health Care System in March 2023.
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Ciscomani named 'Hero of Main Street' by National Retail Federation
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has been recognized as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his efforts to advance public policy that supports a robust retail sector.
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Congressmen introduce bill aiming at fast-tracking affordable housing
Amid Arizona’s affordable housing shortage, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, introduced a new bipartisan effort to fast-track construction of affordable housing by cutting red tape for developers and encouraging more public-private partnerships in the industry. Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13) joined Ciscomani in introducing the effort.
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U.S. Rep. Ciscomani votes to pass bipartisan resolution condemning 'Border Czar' Kamala Harris
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) voted in favor of a resolution that condemned Vice President Harris for her failure to secure the U.S. border, as well as the border policies of the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Rep. Ciscomani: 'Just voted to condemn VP Harris for her failures as 'Border Czar''
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Tucson) said he voted to "condemn" Vice President Kamala Harris "for her failures" in maintaining border security during the Biden-Harris administration.
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Ciscomani secures $8M in federal funds from FY25 appropriations package
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the House passage of the FY2025 appropriations package for Interior and Environment. This includes $8 million that Ciscomani provisionally secured for water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The Interior and Environment package is the fifth FY25 appropriations bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives thus far.
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Ciscomani pushes for ratification of Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, continued his effort this week in Congress to ratify the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement.
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House committee secures $34 million funding package benefiting AZ-06
Following the House Appropriations Committee’s passage of the final funding packages for FY2025, local stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the Committee, for preliminarily securing $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were provisionally awarded in this year’s appropriations process through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. Should these funds be signed into law, Ciscomani will have secured $60 million for the district during his freshman term in Congress.
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Local leaders commend Rep. Juan Ciscomani's success with AZ-06 federal funding initiatives
Following the House Appropriations Committee’s passage of the final funding packages for FY2025, local stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the Committee, for preliminarily securing $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were provisionally awarded in this year’s appropriations process through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. Should these funds be signed into law, Ciscomani will have secured $60 million for the district during his freshman term in Congress.
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Ciscomani introduces bill on Navajo tribes' water rights settlement
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation this week to ratify and fund the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. This agreement aims to address longstanding water issues in Arizona by securing water rights for the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.
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Ciscomani introduces bipartisan bill expanding rural veterans' access to disability exams
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced a bipartisan effort to ensure veterans have permanent, cross-state access to certified health care providers for required disability claim exams.
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Ciscomani secures $8 million funding for AZ-06 water projects
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has preliminarily secured $8 million to enhance water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were awarded this week as part of the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Interior and Environment for FY2025.
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Ciscomani secures preliminary approval on funds worth over $34M
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has preliminarily secured over $34 million for Arizona’s 6th District in the initial stages of the FY2025 appropriations process. The funds were provisionally awarded through the Congressman’s Community Project Funding requests.
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Ciscomani secures over $20M provisionally for AZ-06 housing & transportation projects
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has provisionally secured over $20 million for infrastructure improvements, housing projects, and other community development efforts in Arizona’s 6th District. The funding was awarded this week as part of the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development in FY2025.
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Ciscomani secures over $5 million for public safety in Arizona's 6th District
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has provisionally secured over $5 million for first responders and public safety projects in Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were awarded this week as part of the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Commerce, Justice, and Science in FY2025.