Wrapping up the August District Work Period on KVOI’s The Morning Voice.

Last week, I joined Ted Maxwell on KVOI’s The Morning Voice to share what I’ve been working on the past couple of weeks meeting with folks across Southeastern Arizona. It was a busy August district working period connecting with our community!
 
From meeting with steelworkers, to speaking with students in Vail, to celebrating our educators in Casa Grande, meeting with CBP Air and Marine Operations on Fort Huachuca, working the counter at a local Tucson QuikTrip, saw firsthand the 11,000 foot commercial runway being built at Tucson International Airport, welcomed youth from across the world to the Maccabi Games hosted by the Tucson Jewish Community Center and more – I heard from many of you your feedback, your priorities and shared how we have been delivering results throughout the 119th Congress.
 
During Ted’s program, I also spoke about the importance of continuing to strengthen our border security efforts, and I highlighted several key wins from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which President Trump signed into law in July.
 
Looking ahead, Congress returns this week to Washington, D.C. to address critical budget deadlines. I shared my perspective on government spending and the deficit during the interview. My focus remains on ensuring we balance fiscal responsibility with the needs of our communities in AZ-06.
 
You may click HERE or on the image below to listen to my full interview.

You may click HERE to read more about each of my events this past month.

Working to Protect Water Arizonans Rely On.

I'm proud to announce the re-launch of the Colorado River Caucus – a bipartisan effort to foster greater cooperation for the seven states impacted by the rapid depletion of the Colorado River.
 
Preserving water rights for Arizona’s ranchers, farmers, and families that rely on the Colorado River is a top priority of mine as your representative in Congress. Additionally, Arizona is seeing a rapid population growth on top of the robust agricultural and tourism sectors that all depend on the Colorado River.
 
In total, the Colorado River provides water to over 40 million residents across seven states. As Co-chair of the Colorado River Caucus, I am committed to fighting for and working to protect our most precious resource, the Colorado River.

Veteran Servant Leader Award.

As a congressman to nearly 80,000 veterans, I am deeply proud to host the Veteran Servant Leader Award ceremony to honor and recognize all the remarkable veterans in our district that exemplify leadership, dedication, and service, even after their time in office. Their continued contributions to our communities are invaluable and embody what it means to be a Servant Leader. If you, or anyone you know, wants to submit their name for consideration, find the online form here. If you have any questions, or need help filling out the form, please call our Tucson office at (520) 881- 3588.

Joining the Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus.

Earlier this year, I met with local stakeholders in AZ-06 and saw firsthand how their hard work is advancing our state as a global hub for the optics and photonics industry, also known as “Optics Valley.”

This industry spans diverse applications, including aerospace, defense, biomedicine, and semiconductors, and is supported by high-income job creation, resulting in a significant impact of $4 billion on Arizona’s economy.

To support this vital, growing sector of Arizona’s economy, I have recently joined the Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus to better position myself as your representative to advocate for Arizona’s role in the optical science and technology space.

Listening to you is what helps me best understand how I can serve as your Representative.

Constituent Services: Fly an Official U.S. flag over the U.S. Capitol.

Did you know that you can contact my office and request to fly an official United States flag over the U.S. Capitol? A flag can be flown over the Capitol for any occasion and on a specific date at your request, and then it will be sent to your home for you to keep.
 
If you are interested in using this service, please use the following link on my website or contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2542 for further information.

 In the News.

Ciscomani, Neguse Relaunch Colorado River Caucus to Address Water Crisis
Sierra Vista Herald
“The caucus is intended to foster cooperation among the seven states that rely on the Colorado River — Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Together, the river supplies water to more than 40 million residents and sustains a $15 billion agricultural industry.”
 
Rep. Juan Ciscomani Spearheads Effort to Secure Control Tower for Pinal Airpark's Expansion and Safety
Hoodline
“Pinal Airpark, the county-owned aviation hub known for converting passenger jets into cargo planes and training military pilots, is on the fast track to getting its own control tower, with considerable help from Representative Juan Ciscomani.”
 
Ciscomani relaunches bipartisan caucus focused on Colorado River water scarcity
The Ripon Advance
“Rep. Ciscomani will co-chair the caucus with U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and plans to advocate for a solution among Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah with efficient conservation measures that preserve water rights across the board, according to information provided by his staff.’

Profiles of the American Dream.

Congratulations are definitely in order for Jocelyn Jimenez Smerz.
 
As an educator, Jocelyn makes the American Dream possible for kids in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills School District. But she’s also an inspiring example of someone who’s living the American Dream herself.
 
The STEM Integration Specialist at Manzanita Elementary School was recently selected as one of only six Master Teachers nationwide to join the White House Historical Association’s Teacher Institute.
 
The prestigious program consists of a week-long, in-person immersive education experience that includes exclusive site visits to the White House, Blair House, and the Frederick Douglass House, as well as meetings with historians and conversations with former White House staff.
 
Jocelyn has been a Tucson educator for more than 20 years, most recently as a fifth-grade teacher at Canyon View Elementary School. She’s known for her dynamic teaching style, blending hands-on science, engineering, Arizona history and U.S. social studies to create an exciting learning experience for her students.
 
Well done, Jocelyn!

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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