Ciscomani Celebrates House Passage of FY25 Interior and Environment Appropriations Package, Includes $8 Million for AZ-06

July 25, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the House passage of the FY2025 appropriations package for Interior and Environment. This includes $8 million that Ciscomani provisionally secured for water resources and infrastructure in Arizona’s 6th District. The Interior and Environment package is the fifth FY25 appropriations bill to pass the U.S. House of Representatives thus far.

“As Arizona’s only House appropriator, my top priority is to ensure our federal government is spending your tax dollars wisely while fighting for the needs of our district,” said Ciscomani. “As Arizona leads the nation in water conservation, these funds will build upon our district’s sustainability efforts and fulfill critical water infrastructure needs. I am excited to see these funds pass the House floor and will continue to advocate and get them across the finish line.”

Congressman Ciscomani worked to secure the following funds through Community Project Funding requests:

$989,786 for the City of Tombstone for their water reclamation facility: With this funding, the City of Tombstone will be able to replace aging and outdated equipment at their 50-year-old reclamation facility.
$2.25 million for Town of Marana for Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport: This funding will be used to improve source water systems at the Marana Regional Airport to reduce groundwater loss and help aquifers recover. 
$1.75 million for the Town of Marana for the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project: The town of Marana will use these dollars to design and construct a new groundwater treatment facility.
$1.75 million for City of Tucson for Tucson Water’s Northwest Reclaimed System Augmentation Project: This money will allow Tucson Water to connect two reclamation facilities in the area, maximizing the city’s retention and reuse of the local water supply. 
$1.2 million for Graham County for a multi-municipality sewer treatment Project: This money will be used to replace 40-year-old aging waterlines throughout the county.

Earlier this month, following the package’s passage through the House Appropriations Committee, project stakeholders applauded Ciscomani’s work to secure these funds.

“As Mayor of Tombstone, Arizona, I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for his efforts in securing $989,786 for a rebuild of our over 50-year-old Water Reclamation Facility,” said Tombstone Mayor Dustin Escapule. “This critical upgrade is vital for the health and well-being of our community and the half-million tourists who visit us each year. These improvements will cut the daily maintenance costs and help the operators maintain a safe and efficient plant.” 

“The Town of Marana is grateful for Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s efforts in securing funding for vital projects in Arizona’s 6th District, including $4 million allocated to Marana for the Source Water System Improvements at the Marana Regional Airport Project and the Pioneer Well PFAS Treatment Project, both of which will significantly enhance our water infrastructure and sustainability,” said Town of Marana Mayor Ed Honea. “This funding is a testament to Congressman Ciscomani’s dedication to our community’s growth and resilience.” 

“Thank you to Congressman Juan Ciscomani for helping us ensure our region has a safe, clean, secure water supply,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “Tucsonans are known for our conservation ethic: We know that every drop of water is a valuable resource in the desert. Through the Northwest Reclaimed System Project, we will be able to keep more of our recycled water to continue building our water security for Tucsonans to thrive.”

“I am grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his support of the Northwest Reclaimed System Project,” said Tucson City Manager Tim Thomure. “This innovative system will help the City of Tucson maximize our use of recycled water, which is critical for Tucson and our entire region. Residents can rest assured the City of Tucson and Congressional partners are doing all we can to secure the City’s water future.”

"Your dedication to rural Arizona and Graham County is something we have not seen for quite some time and has certainly not gone unnoticed,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors John Howard. “The funding for this project will benefit the entire community and the improvement to our parks and fairground will be something we as a county and you as our Congressman will be forever proud of, thank you.”

In total, Ciscomani initially secured $34 million for 15 projects in all five counties in the district in FY25. In FY24, he brought home $26 million for Arizona’s 6th District. Should the funds for FY25 be signed into law, the Congressman will have delivered $60 million during his freshman term in Congress. He is the only member of the Arizona congressional delegation on the House Appropriations Committee.

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