Happy 250th Birthday, Tucson!

On Wednesday, Tucson celebrated 250 years since its founding in 1775 – making it older than our nation. From a Spanish frontier outpost to Arizona’s oldest city, Tucson has grown into a diverse and dynamic community of over half a million people. 
 
Our Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo heritage shows what’s possible when people work together. From mining and ranching to today’s cutting-edge aerospace, defense, and optics industries, Tucson has always been built by pioneers. 
 
Countless families, mine included, have come here seeking opportunity – and found the American Dream in this desert city.

Spoke at Arizona Realtors Congressional Panel.

Joined by my colleagues, Rep. David Schweikert and Rep. Greg Stanton, I spoke at a meeting held by the Arizona Association of Realtors, which represents more than 53,000 realtors and serves as the largest trade association in Arizona! At the meeting, we discussed ways in which Congress can provide federal solutions to tackle the rising housing demands as our state’s economy continues to grow and attract new residents.

Spoke at the National Cotton Council’s Mid-year Board Meeting.

I joined the National Cotton Council’s mid-year board meeting to speak to members representing each of the seven segments of the cotton industry: producers, ginners, warehousers, cottonseed processors and merchandisers, cooperatives, private merchants, and textile manufacturers! 
 
I highlighted how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law in July, strengthens safety nets, cuts crop insurance costs, and boosts support for cotton farmers! These protections in the OBBBA will keep U.S. cotton strong and vital to Arizona’s economy.

Welcomed a New Team Member.

My office is excited to welcome Natalie Turner to our team, where she will serve as Communications Director. We’re lucky to have her on board and can’t wait to see all the great work she’ll do to help us deliver results for Southeastern Arizona.

Constituent Services: Commendations and Greetings

Do you have a milestone or special occasion you wish to celebrate? Our office would be honored to recognize you, your loved ones, or your friends with a personalized commendation for an anniversary, academic achievement, retirement, birthday, or another meaningful moment. 
 
If you would like to request a Congressional Commendation or a Presidential Greeting for someone living in the sixth Congressional District, please use the following link on my website or contact my Tucson District Office at 520-881-3588 for further information.

 In the News.

Ciscomani Rallies CBP for Critical Arizona Border Projects 
Hearld/Review 
After visiting U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in the Tucson Sector this month, Congressman Juan Ciscomani is asking the federal agency’s new commissioner for much-needed funding for facilities from Sierra Vista to Sonoita and beyond. 
 
Arizona Technology Council and Optics Valley Applaud Rep. Juan Ciscomani for Joining Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus 
  Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co.  
“The Arizona Technology Council and its optics and photonics industry committee, Optics Valley, today announced Rep. Juan Ciscomani has joined the Congressional Optics & Photonics Caucus, which brings together federal lawmakers committed to advancing U.S. leadership in optics and photonics. These technologies are foundational to innovation in defense, health care, mining, communications, semiconductors, energy and space exploration.’ 
 
Rep. Ciscomani pushes for critical Arizona border project funding 
KVOA  
“Congressman Juan Ciscomani announced he sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to urge for funding in Arizona's critical border projects. In a post on X, Ciscomani emphasized that the funding will assist in strengthening Arizona and the U.S. by enhancing the protection of the Southern Border. The letter comes after President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which provides more than $64 million in funding to U.S. border security missions.” 

Profiles of the American Dream.

“Back to School” season is the perfect time to shine our American Dream spotlight on the men and women tasked with one of our country’s most important jobs: educating our youth. 
 
Earlier this month, the Arizona Educational Foundation announced the names of educators from around the state who are in the running for the prestigious Arizona Teacher of the Year Award.  
 
A total of 215 teachers were nominated for what’s become known as the “Oscars” of education and Southeastern Arizona is well represented among those who rose to the top.  
 
We can claim seven of the ten teachers who made it to the semifinalist phase of the process and one of the five who received an honorable mention. 
 
Our honorees are:

• Teresa Anthofer, Marana High School, Marana Unified School District
• Becky Hill, Anza Trail School, Sahuarita United School District
• Tiffani Jaseph, Copper View Elementary School, Sahuarita United School District
• Callie Mattus, Elgin Elementary School, Sonoita Elementary School District
• Cristina Parks, Early Childhood & Development/CTE), Cienega High School, Vail Unified School District
• Rachelle Port, Mesquite Elementary School, Vail Unified School District
• Caitlin Reynolds, Flowing Wells High School, Flowing Wells Unified School District
• Benjamin Garland, Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita Unified School District (Honorable mention)

Congratulations to each of these teachers!

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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