Ciscomani Announces Appropriations Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress
January 16, 2025
'This position will give me more influence to address the number one issue for my constituents – securing the southern border'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) was selected to serve as Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, a key post for a lawmaker who has championed border security in his time in Congress.
Additionally, Ciscomani will serve on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Agencies and the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
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“I am honored to be selected as Vice Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which is responsible for funding the Department of Homeland Security,” said Congressman Ciscomani. “As Representative to a border district, this position will give me more influence to address the number one issue for my constituents – securing the southern border. I deeply appreciate Chairman Cole for his trust, and I look forward to working with him, Chairman Amodei, colleagues in Congress, and President Trump to reverse course after four years of chaos. We must support our personnel in the Department of Homeland Security and protect our communities.”
The appointment was announced this week by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), who praised Ciscomani’s commitment to strengthening border security.
“Congressman Ciscomani has been a champion for border security, and I am proud to name him as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security,” said Chairman Tom Cole. “His experience and expertise will be crucial as we work to secure the southern border and support the brave men and women who serve in the Department of Homeland Security.
Background:
- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is responsible for appropriating funds to the Department of Homeland Security and will be critical as Republicans work to secure the southern border after four years of crisis.
- Congressman Ciscomani is the only Arizonan to serve on the House Appropriations Committee.
- Additionally, Congressman Ciscomani will continue his service on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where he will serve on the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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