Reminder, REAL ID deadline is May 7!

Traveling this summer? Be sure to check your passport and ID!

Starting May 7th, every domestic air traveler 18 and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States.

This new federal requirement is part of an effort to enhance security at airports and other federal facilities. If you plan to travel domestically and haven’t upgraded to a REAL ID, now is the time to do so to avoid any disruptions to your travel plans.

Visit travel.state.gov for passport information and dhs.gov for REAL ID information. If you need any help at all applying for your REAL ID, my office is always happy to help. Just give us a call at (520) 881-3588!

Protecting Medicaid.

While I support reducing waste and implementing common sense reforms, like work requirements and stronger eligibility verification, that enhance Medicaid’s ability to deliver for vulnerable populations, I do not support reducing healthcare coverage for those the program was intended to serve. I am glad to have received support for my efforts to protect Medicaid from local and national stakeholders. You can find a detailed list of support here.

I recently joined a group of fellow Republicans in a letter to House Republican leadership and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie making it clear that I cannot, and will not, vote for legislation that reduces Medicaid benefits for single mothers, the working poor, the elderly, and those with disabilities.

You can read more about my commitment to protect Medicaid here.

Standing with the Business Community in Support of Tax Cuts.

Letting the 2017 tax cuts expire at the end of the year would raise taxes, hitting families and businesses where it hurts the most – their pocketbooks.

I joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Chamber of Southern Arizona in a roundtable to express our shared support for extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to maintain pro-growth policies that are creating opportunities and driving our economy forward.

After the roundtable, I spoke to an energized room of nearly 700 attendees for the kickoff lunch for the Chamber of Southern Arizona, a new organization formed by the merger of Sun Corridor Inc and the Tucson Metro Chamber. Conversations with local business owners and employers are essential and make me a better, more informed member of Congress. I am grateful to the U.S. Chamber and the Chamber of Southern Arizona for hosting these important events. 

Commemorating Community College Month.

As a proud product of a community college myself, I was proud to deliver a speech from the floor of the House of Representatives last week to commemorate April as Community College Month and recognize all the amazing public, independent, and tribal community colleges across the country.

In particular, I want to honor Pima Community College – my alma mater – Cochise College, Eastern Arizona College, and Central Arizona College for their incredible work in our communities. You can watch my speech here or by clicking below.

Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital.

Our hospitals and healthcare workers are a lifeline to patients and ensure timely, compassionate, and quality care when it’s needed most.

I was honored to present Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to honor and recognize their 145 years of service. Their unwavering commitment to care has played a central role in ensuring our community remains happy and healthy. A big thank you to Carondelet Health Network and the entire staff for their dedication to our community. I know my family, and thousands of families across southeastern Arizona, are grateful for your service.

Jewish Latino Teen Coalition.

I am a proud immigrant. As the first naturalized citizen from Mexico to represent Arizona in any federal office, I have firsthand experience with how cumbersome and slow the immigration process can be. In Congress, I am committed to improving this system so that more families like mine can have their opportunity to come to this country and chase their American Dream.

I had a great meeting with the Jewish Latino Teen Coalition to discuss my work in Congress to improve and streamline our immigration process and my strong support for providing a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. The Jewish Latino Coalition is a fantastic program that brings together Latino and Jewish students to foster civic engagement, enhance cultural understanding, and learn to advocate for policies in Capitol Hill.

Meeting with Students.

As your congressman, hosting students from across our district in Washington D.C. is definitely one of the highlights of my job!

Last week, it was a pleasure to speak with 38 eighth-grade students and staff from St. Michaels School in Tucson on the steps of the U.S. Capitol! If you, or anyone you know, is planning a trip to Washington D.C., please reach out to my office, we are happy to schedule a tour of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and other federal buildings! You can ask for tour tickets here or by calling my office at (202) 225-2542.

Grand Opening for the Town of Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center!

The Town of Marana is hard at work raising the bar for quality-of-life for its residents!

Congratulations to Marana Mayor Jon Post, the Town Council, leadership, and the community on the grand opening of the Marana Aquatic & Recreation Center! With two pools, an indoor track, a weightroom, a water slide, and so much more, Marana Aquatic & Recreation center will help residents of all ages stay happy, healthy, and connected with their community.

In the News.

Safeguard clean energy investments – for jobs, the economy and all Arizonans 
AZ Capitol Times 
We especially want to thank U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Republican in southeast Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, for his leadership. In the letter, Rep. Ciscomani and his colleagues urged “any proposed changes to the tax code be conducted in a targeted and pragmatic fashion” that doesn’t undo current and future private-sector investment. 
 
Support Grows for Humane Reforms in BLM Wild Horse Program 
Sierra Daily News 
American Wild Horse Conservation has expressed support for Representatives Vern Buchanan, David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, and Brian Fitzpatrick for their initiative to encourage U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to implement humane and cost-effective reforms in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program. 
 
Rep. Ciscomani Honors 31 Local Veterans at Second Annual Award Ceremony 
Herald/Review 
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) recognized 31 local veterans during his second annual Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony on Thursday, held to honor military service members from southern Arizona who continue to serve their communities after leaving the Armed Forces. 

American Dream Story.

“Leadership is never a solo process or achievement.”

Those wise words come from Jason Bowling, the man at the helm of the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-Op, a not for profit, member-owned cooperative that keeps the lights on for thousands of customers in Cochise, Graham, Pima and Santa Cruz counties.

Jason has been with the company for nearly 20 years and CEO since 2022. He was recently honored by the Sky Islands Regional Partnership with its prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award.

It’s easy to see why. Service and putting people first are at the heart of Jason’s approach. He’s the kind of leader who trusts his employees, values community partnerships and likes to listen more than he speaks.

“Leadership, at its core, isn’t about commanding or controlling,” he wrote last week in a guest opinion published in the Sierra Vista Herald/Review. “It’s about listening, encouraging, and creating the conditions where people feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and grow.”

Ideas, risks and growth – three ingredients to the American Dream.

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 your 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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