Reopening the Government from Shutdown. 

Last month, I voted to prevent a government shutdown by supporting a common-sense, bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to responsibly fund the federal government and keep critical services running for constituents across AZ06 while negotiations for end-of-year funding continued. While continuing resolutions are never ideal, they are necessary to avoid causing harm to the people I serve across our district.  

In the midst of the chaos and uncertainty, my office has created a website with resources available and answers to questions you may have. You may visit our website HERE.\

Unfortunately, Senate Democrats, led by Senator Schumer (D-NY), have forced a shutdown that is now impacting our troops, border patrol agents, seniors, veterans, and families right here in Arizona’s Sixth District. It’s affecting over 20,000 federal workers in our district, who rely on the federal government for their paycheck.  

If our military servicemembers, border patrol agents, air traffic controllers, and other federal employees are not receiving a paycheck during this shutdown, then Members of Congress should not receive one either. That is why, before the shutdown began on October 1st, I sent a letter requesting that my pay be withheld for the duration of the shutdown. 

As a Member of the Appropriations Committee and your congressman, I will keep working to reopen the government as quickly as possible. In the meantime, however, my offices remain open and ready to assist you with federal agencies like the VA, Social Security, and the IRS. If you or your family need help navigating the impacts of the shutdown, please visit my website to see resources here and reach out if you have additional questions. We are here to help.

Working with the VA to Open the Sierra Vista Vet Center Outstation in Cochise County. 

I’m proud to announce the opening of the Sierra Vista Vet Center Outstation, a critical win for our veterans in Cochise County and all of southern Arizona! Since the Department of Veterans Affair’s closure of the Sierra Vista access point in 2023, I’ve pressed relentlessly to restore local services, and this past week, we delivered! With more than 18,000 veterans calling Cochise County home, this outstation ensures they no longer face long drives or red tape to access the benefits they’ve earned during their time in military service.  

I’m honored to have fought for this outcome, and I’ll continue working every day to ensure our nearly 80,000 veterans across our district receive the timely care and support they are owed. This Vet Center Outstation is located at 4481 Campus Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

Celebrated Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority for Their 20th Anniversary. 

This week, the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority celebrated its 20th anniversary. I was incredibly grateful to be there to celebrate their two decades of leadership that have strengthened trade, improved our ports of entry, and enhanced the quality of life for our border communities and neighborhoods. Thank you for having me and I look forward to your next twenty years!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

This October marks 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents an estimated quarter of all cancer forms that can occur in women every single year. 
 
My mom lost her mother to breast cancer when she was just 7 years old. Years later, my mom had her own encounter with this terrible disease and survived. As a husband and father to three daughters, I know the stakes of women’s health are deeply important. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I remain dedicated to advancing research and improving outcomes for women who are battling this terrible disease.

Veteran Servant Leader Award. 

As a U.S. Representative 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 who 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.

In the News. 

Rep. Ciscomani calls on members of Congress to forgo pay during shutdown, argues Democrats have ability to end it 
AZPM News 
“As part of a bipartisan trend in Arizona, Representative Juan Ciscomani is choosing not to collect his congressional salary during the government shutdown. The Republican representing the sixth congressional district told AZPM he is forgoing his paychecks during the shutdown out of solidarity with federal workers. There are over 20,000 civilian federal workers and military members in Ciscomani’s district. He said he “would be happy to look at” a bill codifying a pay freeze for all members of Congress during shutdowns.” 
 
Sierra Vista Vet Center Opens to Support Local Veterans 
Sierra Vista Herald
"After years of advocacy and planning, a new space for the support of Cochise County’s veterans was officially dedicated. “This is more than a facility,” said Fiona de Young, Community Liaison from Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office. “It is the opening of doors, of opportunities and a support for the men and women who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice.” 
 
University of Arizona Foundation receives $50,000 for a veteran student endowment 
The Daily Wildcat 
"The University of Arizona Foundation and the Veterans Education and Transition Services center accepted a $50,000 donation from Rockin’ 4 Heroes on Sept. 24. This donation aims to establish a veteran student endowment and provide need-based financial assistance to UA students who are veterans or gold star family members. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) spoke on the importance of the endowment and awarded Smith with a special certificate of congressional recognition to honor his dedicated service to veterans and commitment to helping them achieve their educational goals." 
 
Disabled American Veterans chapter forms in Oro Valley 
Tuscon Local Media
"A chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, a national service organization “empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity,” has been formed in Oro Valley. The office of U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani has worked closely with Chapter 39. Nicole Murphy, representing Ciscomani’s office, has been connecting veterans in need of help to Chapter 39. “We have a very close working relationship with Congressman Ciscomani’s office,” Karvinen said." 

Profiles of the American Dream. 

Service to country brought Amos L. Lewis came to Tucson 40 years ago. Service to God kept him here. 
 
This native of Pinckard, Alabama got his first taste of the Arizona desert when he was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. After serving 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, he retired as a Master Sergeant and embraced his calling as the full-time senior pastor of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. 
 
We salute Dr. Lewis this week as he leaves the congregation he nurtured and grew to more than 1,000 members. He’s returning to his home state, where he’s taking up a new challenge as the senior pastor of the Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Dothan. 
 
At a recent community celebration of his service to Rising Star, Dr. Lewis said he was only 27 when he started at the Tucson church. He said he was newly ordained and had never performed a wedding, a baptism or a funeral. But it was clear from the outpouring of love at that event, his decades of leadership and service will be remembered fondly. 
 
“That’s the purpose of leadership, to serve people,” he said. “That’s why God gives us power, that’s why God gives us position. So that we can serve other people.” 
 
Best of luck, Dr. Lewis. And thank you for your service.

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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