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I am incredibly proud to have been ranked as the most effective member of Arizona’s Congressional delegation by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL)! Additionally, I was the 15th most effective lawmaker in the House and ranked third amongst freshman Representatives “Exceeding Expectations”. CEL ranked every member of Congress based on 15 metrics, including how far their bills made it in the legislative process and how substantive the bills are.
According to CEL’s ranking, I introduced 24 pieces of substantive legislation in the 118th Congress. Moreover, six of my bills passed the House of Representatives and two bills passed the Senate and were signed into law. I was rated most effective on issues related to defense, the budget, energy, public safety, and border security.
From my first day in office, my focus has been on delivering common sense, lasting results for our community, and that is exactly what I’m doing. I will continue to push legislation, funding, and other efforts to secure the border, safeguard Arizona’s water, support our veterans and seniors, and deliver for southern Arizona.
When our veterans come home, they deserve to receive the highest quality care possible. As we strive to care for those who served, it is critical that we support the family members and caregivers who dedicate themselves to serving our veterans in their time of need. As Representative to nearly 80,000 veterans who call our district home, this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.
I recently co-led the Veteran Caregiver Re-education, Re-employment, and Retirement (Veteran Caregiver RRR) Act (H.R. 2148) to ensure veteran caregivers have access to the support and benefits they deserve. Specifically, the Veteran Caregiver RRR Act would allow former caregivers to participate in VA employment programs, provide caregivers with bereavement counseling and funds to renew their professional certifications, and extend the option for Medicare ineligible caregivers to keep their Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) health insurance for 180 days rather than the current 90 days.
Last week, I joined fellow Arizona colleagues and members of our community for the funeral mass of Congressman Raúl Grijalva in Tucson.
Raúl was a fearless champion of the causes he believed in and he never forgot where he came from. While we often disagreed about public policy, he welcomed me into our congressional delegation warmly and always treated me with respect and dignity. Laura and I are praying for his wife Ramona, his 3 children, and all of his family and friends during this difficult time.
Earlier this month, I led a Congressional delegation with nine first-term members of Congress to the Arizona-Mexico border to learn more about the situation on the ground and see the changes implemented under the new administration. One of the first things we heard from law enforcement officers on the ground was about the need to counter drone activity at the border.
Mexican drug cartels are increasingly using drones in order to traffic drugs and other illicit contraband across the border. This activity is a threat to our national security and puts our law enforcement officers and deployed military personnel at risk. This is why Rep. John McGuire (VA-05) and I co-wrote a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau to request answers about their plans to counter drone activity at the border. You can read the full letter here.
Learn more about the border trip I led here.
As Vice Chair of Member Services for the Congressional Hispanic Conference, I am committed to fighting to preserve the American Dream and deliver real results to all my constituents.
I recently had the pleasure of joining Chairman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and fellow Hispanic GOP members of Congress in a press conference to highlight our work in Congress and outline our priorities for the 119th Congress. You can watch the full press conference here.
As part of my work with the Conference, we sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging him not to slash critical services my constituents rely on, like SNAP benefits, Pell Grants, and Medicaid as we work through the budget reconciliation process. You can read that letter here.
Learn more about the Congressional Hispanic Conference here.
It is my sincere honor to host the Veteran Servant Leader Award to celebrate the veterans who exemplify leadership, dedication, and service, even after their time in uniform. Their continued service to our country and community is invaluable and exemplifies what it means to be a servant leader.
The deadline for submission for the 2025 Veteran Servant Leader Award is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Any veteran who has received an honorable discharge and continues to make significant contributions to their community is eligible. Nominees must provide a DD214 form, a signed release form, a completed submission form, and a photo.
You can nominate a veteran for this award here.
Enter the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for a chance to have your art displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and a trip to attend the annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC! The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation, as well as in AZ-06.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Arizona’s Sixth District. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page. The deadline for submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 5pm. Enter here.
Five U.S. Congressmen sound the alarm on Mexican cartel drones
Herald/Review
“UAS, commonly referred to as drones, are being increasingly utilized by Mexican drug cartels for their illicit operations and pose security risks to federal law enforcement officers and deployed military personnel in the southern border,” a statement from U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona says. Ciscomani, who represents the state’s 6th Congressional district, recently led a delegation of nine newly-elected representatives from around the country to the southern border at Nogales.
House Republicans propose new bills to reform veteran disability benefits
Metro East Sun
“Another key proposal is H.R. 1228, or the Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act, introduced by Rep. Juan Ciscomani. He emphasized that “surviving family members of these heroes deserve to have their needs prioritized by the VA.”
Ciscomani Ranked Most Effective Arizona Lawmaker by CEL
Herald/Review
“U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has been recognized as the most effective lawmaker from Arizona in the 118th Congress, according to a report by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). The ranking, released on March 27, places Ciscomani among the top-performing legislators in the House of Representatives.”
Todd Haynie makes the American Dream possible.
As the president of Eastern Arizona College, Todd oversees an institution that helps thousands of students in a rural part of our state get the career training and education they need to get ahead.
EAC has been serving Graham, Greenlee and Gila counties since 1888 – it’s the oldest community college in Arizona – and Todd’s been at the helm for the past seven years. He’s a true believer in the power and potential of community colleges, and the critical role they can play in transforming lives.
Todd’s outstanding leadership was recognized recently when he received the Pacesetter Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, a national organization of communications and marketing professionals from two-year colleges.
But what makes Todd’s accomplishments even more interesting is that his story is the story of the local boy who made good. He was born in Morenci, graduated from Thatcher High School and is himself a graduate of EAC. He went to work at the college as an admissions counselor and served as director of public relations and marketing before becoming its 22nd president in 2018.
Todd’s journey is a great example of how you don’t have to go far to go far.
Our district encompasses so many incredible people and stories that I want to share both with my colleagues in Washington and through the platforms I have as your Member of Congress, such as speaking on the House floor. You can visit my website and share your story with me and my team. I look forward to hearing from you!
As always, my office and I are here to assist you. If you would like to share a comment or tell us your story, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you!
Juan Ciscomani
Member of Congress
