Ciscomani Stands With the Business Community in Support of Tax Cuts 

TUCSON, AZ — Congressman Juan Ciscomani doubled-down today on his commitment to extending federal tax cuts, calling them critical to creating jobs and building a strong, vibrant economy. 

At a roundtable discussion with business leaders and advocates, the Congressman said pro-growth policies are driving the economy forward and creating opportunities for Arizona and the country.

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“Conversations with local business owners and employers are essential and make me a better, more informed member of Congress,” Ciscomani told business leaders attending this morning’s discussion. “Your voices are critical.” 

The discussion included Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Michael Guymon, Chief Advocacy Officer for the Chamber of Southern Arizona and representatives from businesses in Ciscomani’s 6^th Congressional District.

The Congressman spoke about the upcoming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the pressing need to extend TCJA before the end of the year to prevent a tax hike on families and small businesses.  

"The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) lowered taxes and delivered real relief for families, workers, and small businesses in southeastern Arizona, and across the U.S.," said Ciscomani. "Letting these tax cuts expire at the end of the year would raise taxes and hit families and businesses where it hurts the most – their pocketbook. In Congress, I will continue to work to extend TCJA to make everyday living more affordable and further strengthen our economy. I am grateful to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for hosting this important event.” 

Ciscomani also discussed his efforts to promote a stronger economy through legislation like the Critical Minerals Consistency Act (H.R. 755), a bill he introduced to bolster the domestic supply of critical minerals, and his efforts to protect clean energy tax credits.

Ciscomani joined 20 fellow Republicans in a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith urging him to protect the credits, which have helped to lower energy costs, create jobs and drive industry back to southeastern Arizona. Repealing these credits prematurely would create uncertainty for industries that already have major projects underway. 

“All policy is local, and we heard that message loud and clear from Tucson small business owners today,” said Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Local businesses are the engines for economic growth in communities across the country, but they need smart public policy—including a consistent and competitive tax code—to drive growth and create opportunity. The U.S. Chamber is convening business leaders and policymakers in every corner of America because we know decisions made in Washington really have an impact at the local level. We are grateful to count the Chamber of Southern Arizona and Congressman Ciscomani as strong partners in the effort to preserve pro-growth tax policy.”  

The roundtable preceded a well-attended “kickoff luncheon” for the Chamber of Southern Arizona, a new entity formed by the merger between Sun Corridor Inc. and the Tucson Metro Chamber. Ciscomani told an audience of nearly 700 people that the Chamber is poised to play a key role in expanding economic opportunity in our region.

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