Tucson Standard

TUCSON, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to promptly allocate funds from the recently passed Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 to the Tucson Sector of the southern border. In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Ciscomani emphasized the importance of swift distribution of funds to address the border crisis faced by communities in Arizona.

Ciscomani highlighted the key provisions funded in the recent package that would benefit Arizona’s border communities, including support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), additional CBP personnel, enhanced border technology, and funding for FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program (SSP). He stressed the urgency of these funds in managing the influx of migrants and ensuring effective border security measures.

The Congressman's advocacy for these provisions was evident throughout the appropriations process, with his efforts resulting in the allocation of $26 million for projects across Arizona’s 6th Congressional District in the initial government funding package passed in early March.

Ciscomani's visit to the Tucson Sector and Nogales, where he engaged with agents and officers, underlined the necessity of deploying resources swiftly to enhance border operations. With the allocated funds, Ciscomani aims to bolster the capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers through a comprehensive approach encompassing workforce, technology, and resources.

As the sole member of Arizona's congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Ciscomani continues to advocate for funding that supports border security and addresses the challenges faced by communities along the southern border.