Press Releases
Tucson, AZ - Congressman Juan Ciscomani is proud to announce that submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition are now open. Each spring, this nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.
Tucson, AZ - Congressman Juan Ciscomani is proud to announce that appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2027 are now open. This announcement comes after a total of more than $61 million was secured for AZ-06 community projects between Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2026.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani attended this year’s State of the Union in Washington. Ciscomani was joined by Ben Menges, fifth generation cattle rancher from Safford, Arizona.
Following President Trump’s address, Congressman Ciscomani released this statement last night:
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is proud to announce Ben Menges will be his guest for this year’s State of the Union in Washington, D.C. Ben is a fifth-generation Arizona rancher, running Menges Ranch in Safford, Arizona. He currently serves as the president of Graham County Farm Bureau.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ciscomani released the following statement regarding the impending partial government shutdown, following the expiration of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at midnight ET tonight, February 13, 2026.
“The American people expect Congress to fund the federal government and keep critical operations running — especially when it comes to our national security. Today, we should not be bracing for another shutdown over Democrat political posturing.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani and a majority of Arizona’s House delegation are urging the Department of the Interior to help secure the water the state needs to support its growing microchip manufacturing, aerospace and critical mineral industries.
In a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum, Ciscomani and five colleagues call for the withdrawal of a controversial proposal that would impose “drastic reductions” on Arizona’s water supplies and undermine the economic gains that the Trump administration itself has made a top priority.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani welcomes the committee passage of two of his bills, which support the resource management and conservation efforts of southeastern Arizona. The Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 (H.R. 755) will increase the efficiency of resource development by streamlining the recognition of critical minerals. The Chiricahua National Park Act (H.R. 6380) will designate Chiricahua National Monument as a National Park to further preserve this unique area of public land while also bolstering tourism.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani and his colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee held an oversight hearing today to discuss the negative impacts of a potential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. DHS funding will expire on Friday, February 13 if Congress does not pass a separate appropriations bill to keep the Department funded.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani is welcoming the passage of legislation he introduced last year which removes certain limitations for disabled, working individuals who want to take part in the Medicaid buy-in program. The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-in Programs Act (H.R. 1598), passed on the House floor on February 3, 2026. It is included within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani released the following statement after voting in favor of Concurring in the Senate amendments to H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 which passed the House with bipartisan support with a vote of 217-214.