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Last week marks 100 days since the Arizona congressman was sworn in on January 7, 2023.

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Representative Juan Ciscomani | wikipedia

Representative Juan Ciscomani | wikipedia

WASHINGTON – As the House of Representatives surpasses the first 100 days of the 118th Congress, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) is touting a series of accomplishments since being sworn in on January 7, 2023.

“One hundred days ago, I was sworn into office as the first immigrant from Mexico to represent our state in Congress,” said Ciscomani. “I am a proud product of the American Dream and every decision I’ve made in office has been to protect that dream for others and fight for Arizona’s 6th District. From our appointments to the House Appropriations Committee and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to each meeting, event, and roundtable we’ve held with constituents in the district, my team and I have hit the ground running. While I’m proud of the work we’ve done, I know we’re only getting started and I look forward to continuing to represent my constituents and to deliver real results for our district.”

CongressmanCiscomani’s First 100 Days of Congress:

  • Named as only freshman to the powerful House Appropriations Committee,
  • Tapped for the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee,
  • Established his bipartisan Citizens Advisory Council, chaired by a Republican, Democrat, and Independent,
  • Delivered the Spanish response to the State of the Union,
  • Launched the bipartisanColorado River Caucus as co-chair,
  • Hosted two Congressional delegations to Cochise County, the first with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the second with a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress,
  • Introduced 3 bipartisan bills and cosponsored 28 bills,
  • Held 85 meetings with constituents,
  • Hosted 51 meetings and events in the district,
  • Participated in 29 caucus meetings and 26 committee meetings,
  • Held 9 staff mobile office hour events in all 5 counties of the district,
  • Sent 34,014 constituent letters responding to concerns across the district,
  • Provided 33 tours to Arizonans visiting Washington, D.C.,
  • Took 20 flights between Washington, D.C., and Tucson, and,
  • Returned to Arizona every time the House adjourned.
Ciscomani has joined his House Republican colleagues in a historic start to Congress:

  • 59 bills passed,
  • 5 bills sent to the President’s desk,
  • 3 bills signed into law, and
  • 230 committee meetings, with 42 hearings in one day.
Watch here for a recap of Congressman Ciscomani's historic start in Congress.

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