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September 23, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led a letter to Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging a change to the CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) guideline manual to allow service dogs in laboratories for individuals with disabilities who utilize them.  


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September 19, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced legislation to strengthen public safety of federal lands, protect communities, and address hazardous trash piles along the southern border.  


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September 19, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approving his legislation to expand work opportunities, benefits, and home and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with disabilities. Ciscomani introduced this bipartisan effort in April 2024 with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03).  The bill passed out of Committee on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  


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September 19, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025:


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September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) celebrated the House passage of his legislation to better ensure that the surviving spouses and families of veterans receive the benefits they deserve, even after their loved one has passed away.  

Issues: Veterans

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September 12, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) signed on to the discharge petition to force the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82).  


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September 4, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) led an effort to ensure U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents receive the overtime pay they were promised.  

In the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress authorized much needed overtime pay for Border Patrol agents. Despite these funds being appropriated, reports from agents cited confusion around the timing of these payments.  


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September 3, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), who both serve on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a new effort to improve healthcare coordination and management for veterans who receive services through Medicare and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).  

Issues: Veterans

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August 26, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) proudly announced that his office has returned over $4.5 million to constituents of Arizona's 6th District through casework, including $1.5 million for veterans.  


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August 21, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting a comprehensive investigation into the use of federal funds by Catholic Community Services’ Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona.