Head Start Awareness Month.

October marks Head Start Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness on the critical impact Head Start programs have on early childhood development. These programs provide comprehensive education, health and nutritional programs to families in need, helping lay out a strong foundation for the success of our future generations. With nearly 500 locations across Arizona, and thousands across the United States, these programs are vital to the well-being of our families and our children. As your Representative, and a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, I was proud to help secure an increase in funding for Head Start in the House FY2025 appropriations package.

Border Guardian of the Year Award.

Over the last three and a half years, the policy failures of the Biden-Harris administration have made communities in my district, and across the United States, less safe. From my first day in office, my priority has been to secure our southern border, protect our local communities, support U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, officers, and local law enforcement personnel, and ensure that bad actors, like cartel members, drug traffickers, and human smugglers are held accountable for endangering our citizens. I am honored to receive the Border Guardian Award and look forward to continuing working with the men and women of the Border Security Alliance.

SHE Veterans Group of Pinal County.

I had the honor of visiting the SHE Veterans Group of Pinal County, a community formed 1.5 years ago under the guidance of honoring, hiring, and helping our heroes in Pinal County. This group uniquely caters to the needs of female veterans, providing support and resources often overlooked by other organizations. During my visit, I shared information about the services my office provides to veterans, highlighting the $1.9 million we've successfully returned to veterans through casework. The dedication and camaraderie within the group were truly inspiring, addressing critical needs and offering invaluable support to its members. Glad to offer a helping hand!

Veterans’ Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting.

Last week, we hosted the quarterly meeting of our Veterans’ Advisory Council, this time alongside VA Chairman Mike Bost. Together, we discussed the critical issues affecting our veterans and explored actionable ways to support them in Congress. We discussed both what the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is doing well, and where there are areas for improvement.  The exchange was both enlightening and productive, underscoring our shared commitment to those who have served. I’m grateful for the opportunity to advocate for the over 70,000 veterans that call AZ06 home and work toward meaningful solutions.

Visiting Northstar Neurology.

I had the privilege of visiting Northstar Neurology with Chairman Mike Bost, a facility dedicated to treating veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD since 2017. We witnessed firsthand the critical care and support they provide to those in need. I had the opportunity to enter the hyperbolic chamber they use for treatment as well as hearing firsthand testimony from veterans about their recovery and the ways in which the unique treatment has helped with their physical and mental symptoms. It’s incredibly inspiring to see such dedication in action. I am beyond grateful for Northstar Neurology's impact in our community.

Briefing at Cochise College.

Chairman Bost and I stopped by Cochise College to learn more about their Military and Veteran programs. We attended a briefing led by F. Cullen Scarbrough, the Dean of Workforce Development and Military Programs, highlighting the college’s impressive support for military and veteran students. The college’s partnership with Fort Huachuca and their state-of-the-art baccalaureate and training programs is remarkable. While these programs aren’t exclusively for veterans, they have a significant positive impact on this community. Witnessing their dedication to active duty and veteran members was truly enlightening.

In the news.

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Join Our America
Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) is the first naturalized American from Mexico to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona. For many, his story embodies the American Dream, “my father drove a bus, and now I am serving in Congress.”

Ciscomani earns recognition from border security group
Chamber Business News
The Border Security Alliance presented Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) with its inaugural Border Guardian Award recently for his tireless leadership on border security policies.

Op-Ed: A Flash Point in the Biden-Harris Border Crisis
Herald/Review
America’s southern border is in crisis and our public lands are bearing the brunt. The policy failures of the Biden-Harris administration have made communities in my district less safe and harmed the environment along the southern border. In Arizona, more than 80 percent of public lands are managed by federal land agencies, like the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. While our federal lands are critical, federal regulations can hinder the ability of law enforcement officers to carry out their mission - protecting our communities and residents.

Profiles of the American Dream.

When Jairo Tadeo moved from the two-bedroom apartment he shared with his parents and five siblings to a much bigger house few miles away, he thought it was a big step up.

“I really thought we made it,” he said. “We had a front yard, a back yard to play in. That was it.”

Jairo was 13 years old at the time of the family move. He’s 32 now, a father himself and a sergeant in the Sahuarita Police Department.

“We weren’t poor but we definitely weren’t well off,” said Jairo, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and has lived in Arizona since he was two. “I never could’ve imagined where I’d be today.”

He credits his father Diego, a construction worker who lost an arm in an accident, with instilling in him a can-do, anything-is-possible approach to life. Despite the accident, his dad kept working.

“He always got the job done,” Jairo said. "He taught us there are no crutches in life. Work hard. Don’t be complacent. Don’t make excuses.”

Jairo’s career in law enforcement has been on an upward trajectory since it began a dozen years ago as a corrections officer. His goal is to one day be chief of the police department in the town he considers his extended family.

“I’m a firm believer the American Dream exits,” he said. “It’s just a matter of finding it.”

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. Please 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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