Honoring our AZ-06 veterans.

This Memorial Day weekend, my family and I paid tribute to our fallen service members and veterans, placing flags at Arizona Memorial Cemeteries in Marana and Sierra Vista. It was my solemn honor to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and recognize the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Additionally, last week, I joined Chapter 442 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for their monthly meeting in Tucson. The Purple Heart is awarded to service members who are wounded in the line of duty. The members of this order put life and limb on the line to serve our nation. We owe these heroes a debt that will never fully be repaid, which is why I’ve made it a priority to introduce eight veterans-focused bills while in Congress. Their sacrifice and selfless dedication allow us to enjoy the freedoms we so closely cherish every day. We must never forget the price they paid to protect our democracy. 

Rated Most Bipartisan Member of AZ Delegation. 

I was proud to be named one of the most bipartisan Member of Congress from Arizona by the Lugar Center. With 80% of my sponsored legislation garnering bipartisan support, my focus remains on delivering results for our district, working to break through the gridlock in Washington D.C., and finding common ground to implement solutions to the issues facing our community and our nation.  

Questioning Sec. of State Blinken.

Our open border continues to be overrun and completely broken. 

As a Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (SFOPs), I have the important role of maintaining oversight over the Department of State and holding the Biden administration accountable for their foreign policy decisions, including their inaction at the southern border.  

Last week, I questioned Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on the administration’s decision to suspend the Asylum Cooperative Agreements with Central American countries, a move that spurred the influx of migrants and illicit activity at our southern border. These agreements allowed migrants to seek protection within the region by facilitating cooperation between the U.S. and the host nation. 

Just as important as the complete neglect of the crisis has incentivized illegal immigration and allowed the cartels to take over operational control of the border.  

Watch more here. 

Celebrating our Pima JTED students.

I began last week at Pima JTED’s Innovation Tech High School campus to deliver over 800 certificates to students, recognizing their hard work and drive to go above and beyond in these programs. We also discussed the $2.7 million we secured for the campus in this year’s appropriations package. This funding will have a major impact on Pima JTED and their ability to serve our community. These programs are vital to southern Arizona, serving 22,000 students and preparing the next generation of the workforce. 

WATCH my video from Pima JTED congratulating these remarkable students and their teachers on a job well done.

Speaking to Thatcher Middle School.

While in Washington, D.C., I met 30 students and their teachers from Thatcher Middle School to answer all their questions about our government and my role in Congress. We had a great discussion, and I am excited to see what the future holds for these students. These students are the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. And I am incredibly grateful for the educators who facilitated the trip, a reflection of their dedication to our country’s next generation.

One of my favorite things to do in Congress is meet with Arizonans visiting Washington, D.C. Whether you are advocating for a cause or taking a trip to our nation’s Capital, we’d love to see you come by our office! 

Hearing from you. 

Last Tuesday, I hosted a veterans-focused telephone townhall and spoke with constituents from across the district. I’m proud to represent over 70,000 veterans and two military installations in our district. Caring for those who wore the uniform is not a responsibility I take lightly and as your voice in Washington, it is one of my top priorities to ensure our veterans receive the benefits they earned.  
 
Whether I’m introducing legislation, meeting with my Veterans Advisory Council, or talking directly with folks like you, veterans will always be a top priority and my office is here to assist when needed.  
 
If you missed the telephone townhall, LISTEN HERE ⬇️  

In the news.

Naranja Park officially reopens in Oro Valley 
KOLD 
After months of renovations Naranja Park has officially re-opened showing off several new additions... Countless Oro Valley residents, town council members, and even Rep. Juan Ciscomani came to see the latest addition to the park. 
  
Letter: Protecting our City 
Arizona Daily Star 
As a Tucson resident I am pleased to know that Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s efforts to pass the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act will help keep our city safe. 
 
Ciscomani looks for $2.5 million for new high school road in Pima, first stoplight
Gila Herald
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R, CD-6) is again looking to help fund necessary infrastructure improvements to the town of Pima by bringing $2.5 million in federal funding to construct a new street connecting U.S. Highway 70 to the new Pima High School under construction.

Profiles of the American dream: Gen. John Wickham.

It doesn’t take much to go from the tiny village of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It’s less than 40 miles, north along the Hudson River. You can do it in about an hour. 

It takes a lot more to go from West Point to becoming the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, the highest-ranking officer to serve in the Department of the Army. That journey isn’t measured in miles, but in unparalleled leadership skills. 
 
Gen. John Wickham had those skills and he traveled both those roads. He was born in Dobbs Ferry in 1928. Graduated from West Point in 1950. And appointed by President Reagan to the Army’s top post in 1983. 
 
When John joined at the distinguished ranks of Generals Pershing, MacArthur, Marshall, Eisenhower and Bradley as the Army’s 30th chief of staff, his career read like the script of a Hollywood war epic. Once as a battalion commander in Vietnam, John was seriously wounded in an explosion and then hit again 15 times by rifle fire as he made his way back a foxhole where he continued to command his men. 
 
By the time he retired in 1987, John had among his long list of military decorations two Silver Stars for battlefield valor, four Legions of Merit, eleven Air Medals, a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart. 
 
“The awards don’t mean that much,” John modestly told a reporter a few years ago. “What’s really the most important thing in my life, looking back on it, was an opportunity to serve America, its families, and its youth, and to make a difference with my life.” 
 
This week we salute and bid farewell to Gen. John Wickham, a patriot who exemplified and defended the American Dream. He died at his home in Oro Valley on May 11 at age 95. Our country is what it is because of people like him. 

Share Your Story.  

Our district encompasses so many incredible people and stories that I want to share both with my colleagues in Washington and through the platforms I have as a Member of Congress, such as speaking on the House floor. You can visit my website and share your story with me and my team. I look forward to hearing from you! 

As always, my office and I are here to assist you. If you would like to share a comment or tell us your story, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you!

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