Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, AZ-06! From my family to yours, I hope your day is filled with gratitude, joy, and the company of loved ones.

Today, we reflect on our many blessings and give thanks for the brave servicemembers, first responders, and law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe, especially those who cannot be home with their families. Because of their selfless dedication, we can celebrate all that we are grateful for in this country during a time of peace.  
 
Wishing you all a safe, warm, and Happy Thanksgiving! 
 
Watch my Thanskgiving video message by clicking HERE or the image below:

DELIVERED: Oracle Fire District Funding.

I’m proud to share that with my recent YES vote on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act—which ended the government shutdown—this bill included $340,050 for the Oracle Fire District to purchase a new Air Curtain Burner. This investment will enhance safety, increase efficiency, and improve air quality for the Oracle community. I’m committed to bringing more of our tax dollars back home to benefit our district.
 
You can read more about this project funding HERE.

Releasing the Epstein Files.

Last week, I voted yes on the House Floor in support of a bill ordering the U.S. Justice Department to release the Epstein files. The federal government owes the American people full transparency with the release of these  files, and we must ensure that the victims are protected every step of the way during this process.
 
See my statement below:

Met with the Chamber of Southern Arizona.

It was nice to catch up with representatives from the Chamber of Southern Arizona, who came to D.C. to meet with me and discuss the priorities and opportunities that matter most back home. I appreciated hearing many of their insights and some updates from the business community. I will keep working to deliver real results for our communities.

Spoke with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at the Congressional Western Caucus Meeting.

At this week’s Congressional Western Caucus meeting, it was great to connect with Secretary Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, about our shared commitment to addressing Arizona’s most pressing challenges. We talked about advancing long-term water solutions, supporting tribal communities, and ensuring that the federal government is a strong and constructive partner for rural Arizona. These issues are foundational to our state’s future, and I look forward to continuing this work with Secretary Burgum and my  fellow Western Caucus colleagues.

Floor Speech: Honoring Tiffani Jaseph for being Awarded the 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year.

On the House Floor last week, I honored Tiffani Jaseph, a Special Education Teacher at Copper View Elementary School in the Sahuarita Unified School District, for being named the 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year! 

Watch my speech remarks on Tiffani HERE or click the image below.

Constituent Services: Flags.

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. 

In Brief: UAPD honored for veteran leadership, Garimella and Perry opinion column, Department of Entomology named 'top workplace'
The University of Arizona News
Several University of Arizona Police Department officers were honored by U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani during a Nov. 13 Veteran Servant Leader Award event in Tucson. The award recognizes veterans who have continued to serve their communities after their military careers. UAPD was also named a 5 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, recognizing the department's strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. 

Bill aims to preserve funding for key solution to Colorado River drought
Las Vegas Review Journal
"For Las Vegas to keep its taps flowing, Rep. Susie Lee says this one drought measure must survive federal spending purges: water recycling. Lee, D-Nev., and Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act in Congress on Thursday to reauthorize a federal grant program that will sunset in 2026. While it doesn’t currently add any more money to the program, Lee said it would allow the Bureau of Reclamation to dole out $125 million in unused funds, extending the program to 2031." 

Congress passes bill to release Epstein files, legislation heads to President Trump's desk
KVOA
"The House of Representatives voted 427-1 to release the Department of Justice records connected to convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Only Rep. Clay Higgins of Texas voted against releasing the files. After the vote, Southern Arizona GOP Congressman, Juan Ciscomani, released a statement on social media on his 'Yes' vote. "I voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files because I support full transparency from the federal government to the American people, and my number one concern is making sure that victims are protected," Rep. Ciscomani said." 
 
Next Dreambuilder graduation is Dec. 2
Gila Valley Central
"Celeste Goetz, center, receives a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Fiona DeYoung, right, community liaison for U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., during Goetz's graduation from the Dreambuilder program April 2, 2024. Looking on is fellow Dreambuilder graduate Crystal Goodman, left. - David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central."

Profiles of the American Dream

Thousands of Tucson’s less fortunate will make their way to a former Radisson on the city’s south side this week, and there they will find a Thanksgiving celebration reflecting the generosity, gratitude and can-do spirit that is at the heart of the American Dream. 
 
The Gospel Rescue Mission’s annual “Thanksgiving Blessings” event is expected to serve upwards of 3,000 free holiday meals on Wednesday. As in previous years, the parking lot of the H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Center of Opportunity will be transformed into a festive community gathering place where a small army of volunteers make sure no one leaves hungry.

The menu is exactly what you’d expect: turkey, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and pie. And the people enjoying this feast will be a cross-section of Tucson: men and women, old and young, families and quite a few who are alone. 
 
“There's a lot of people that come here just by themselves, they’re alone, and it's an opportunity for them to sit at a table with other people,” said Bruce Beikman, the Mission’s communications director. 
 
The event also features give-aways of hygiene packs and pet food, mobile showers, and a clothing trailer. 
 
“This is our way of giving back to the community and to people experiencing tough times,” Beikman said. “We want them to come in and leave their troubles on the street and relax and enjoy a wonderful meal and all the festivities.” 
 
And for that we all can be thankful.

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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