Ciscomani Hosts Women's Health Roundtable Event in Tucson

Tucson, AZ - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) hosted a Women’s Health Roundtable alongside experts from the University of Arizona, the National Institute of Health (NIH), and Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) to discuss the need to advance research initiatives, expand healthcare access, and promote innovation in women’s healthcare. 

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While at this event, Ciscomani met with Maria Martinez, a two-time survivor of breast cancer who is fighting to expand access to critical care after she was denied an MRI by her insurers. Watch their video together here. 

“As your Representative and a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, I am committed to pushing legislation, funding, and other efforts to address the gap in women’s healthcare innovation,” said Ciscomani. “It was an honor to host this roundtable and hear directly from distinguished panelists, experts, and my constituents about the best ways to improve women’s healthcare and support women and families in southern Arizona, and across the nation.” 

Background 

• As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Ciscomani: 

  • Voted to fully fund the National Institutes of Health at $48 billion in Fiscal Year 2025. 

  • Voted to fully fund the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program at $238 million. 

  • Prioritized the critical cancer research efforts at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), proposing $7.9 billion total for NCI, or an increase of $650 million. 

• Ciscomani co-led H.R.8839, Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act with Rep. Caraveo (CO-08) to address the drastic increases in syphilis cases nationwide, especially in Arizona, and its impacts on maternal and infant health. Directs HHS to issue guidance to states on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid/CHIP. 

• Ciscomani co-led the introduction of H.R. 9335, the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act with Rep. Kilmer (WA-06) to expand midwifery care to servicemembers and their families. 

• Ciscomani cosponsored H.R.4534, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act introduced by Rep. Boyle (PA-02) to address a leading cause of cancer death in women by assessing the status of existing research and gaps in current lung cancer research in women, as well as identifies new opportunities for research and initiatives. 

• Ciscomani cosponsored H.R.6749, the Menopause Research and Equity Act of 2023 introduced by Rep. Clarke (NY-09) which directs the NIH to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or midlife women’s health, and to conduct and support additional research. Specifically, NIH will highlight any gaps in knowledge and what treatments there could be for menopause-related symptoms. 

• At a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Ciscomani questioned Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about initiatives to promote and expand access to women’s healthcare. 

• Ciscomani joined a bipartisan letter to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01) urging the inclusion of the Child Care Investment Act in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act 

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