{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ciscomani-wraps-august-district-work-period", "Congressman Ciscomani Wraps Up August District Work Period", "2025-09-03", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "TUCSON \u2013 During the Congressional recess work period that occurred during the month of August, Congressman Ciscomani crisscrossed all of Arizona's Sixth Congressional District meeting with steelworkers, to speaking with students in Vail, to celebrating our educators in Casa Grande, meeting with CBP Air and Marine Operations on Fort Huachuca and more.\n\nKicking off the month, Congressman Ciscomani spoke at the opening ceremony of the Jewish Community Centers of North America\u2019s Maccabi Games \u2013 held for the first time in 25 years in Tucson \u2013 to welcome and celebrate over 1,000 young Jewish athletes from across the U.S. and around the world for a week of Olympic-style sports.\n\nQuikTrip in Tucson let Congressman Ciscomani behind the counter for an inside look at their day-to-day operations. With 4,000 employees across Arizona \u2013 and 20 at this store \u2013 Ciscomani saw firsthand all they are doing to ensure safety and security for their customers and team members.\n\n2025 is on track to be Tucson\u2019s busiest year ever for air travel, with 4.1 million passengers projected to travel via Tucson International Airport. To support this growing demand, Congressman Ciscomani met with Air Traffic Controllers in the airport\u2019s 252-foot tower to discuss their vital work to keep the skies safe. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has resources to modernize our air traffic control systems across the nation.\n\nAdditionally, while touring the Tucson Airport Authority, Congressman Ciscomani was able to get a up close look at the ongoing construction of a new 11,000-foot commercial runway at the airport. This will be the largest construction project in the airport\u2019s history and is being funded through federal grant money.\n\nAfter the airport, Congressman Ciscomani met with the Arizona Technology Council to discuss a wide range of topics, share results our team has delivered, and was proud to announce he has joined the Optics and Photonics caucus for the 119th Congress. The optics and photonics industry spans diverse applications, including aerospace, defense, biomedicine, and semiconductors, and is supported by high-income job creation, resulting in a significant impact of $4 billion on Arizona\u2019s economy.\n\nPinal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. Congressman Ciscomani joined the Pinal Partnership with local business owners and community members to hear about the economic development and growth happening throughout the county.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani joined over 100 businesses and organizations at Marana Mornings \u2013 appliance store owners, financial planners, painters, plumbers, Boy Scouts, realtors, and more. These are the business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees who are working every day to achieve their American Dream. He provided a congressional update on the wins from the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that will impact many of the small businesses in attendance.\n\nIn Pima County, Marana Health Center serves 60,000 people since 1957 with medical, dental, and behavioral health care. In 2024, health centers served over 870,000 Arizonans, including 325,000 in Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District alone. Congressman Ciscomani met with these leaders at Marana Health Center during National Health Center Week to discuss the impacts of health centers in our community.\n\nAt the Arizona Rock Products Association Future Leaders Program, Congressman Ciscomani spoke with their seventh cohort to share encouraging words of leadership and how he advocates for their industry in Congress. These rising leaders are the future of the rock products industry, and Congressman Ciscomani encouraged them to get involved, share their expertise, and help shape Arizona\u2019s future.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani spoke at the Naturalization Ceremony for 74 immigrants, from 24 countries, with Judge Mike Liburdi presiding. Congressman Ciscomani was able to watch new citizens take the oath of citizenship and take their first steps in achieving their own American Dreams \u2013 an inspiring moment for all.\n\nPharmacists play a vital role in healthcare, especially during drug shortages. Congressman Ciscomani visited Acacia Apothecary & Wellness, a family-owned compounding pharmacy in Tucson. Our team will always stand with community pharmacies to ensure patients have robust access to the drugs they need!\n\nIn Marana, Congressman Ciscomani toured S&K Security Group\u2019s Systems Integration Lab, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) tests technology to stop smuggling, illegal migration, and human trafficking. Their work keeps agents equipped, communities safe, and creates jobs in Southern Arizona.\n\nAfter securing FY26 House Appropriations\u2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee report language to prioritize multi-use airports like Pinal Airpark for FAA tower construction, Congressman Ciscomani visited the site with Pinal County officials. This project would boost safety, grow our economy, and support military readiness.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani joined the Casa Grande Union High School District\u2019s 3rd Annual American Dream Awards, where he bestowed the \u201cCongressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Educator Award\u201d to 22 recipients. Additionally, eight support staff members received the \u201cCongressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Education Supporter Award\u201d for all of their important behind-the-scenes hard work that makes a world of difference for all students.\n\nOur community is grateful for these educators for their dedication to ensuring our children receive the best education and opportunities to succeed.\n\nAs Vice Chair of House Committee on Appropriation\u2019s Homeland Security Subcommittee, Congressman Ciscomani visited with CBP Air and Marine Operations at U.S. Army Fort Huachuca to see firsthand how their advanced aircraft and technology, like Unmanned Aircraft Systems, secure our southern border and protect Americans.\n\nFollowing his visit, Ciscomani led a letter to Customs and Border Protection about funding critical projects in Arizona. Click HERE to learn more about this letter.\n\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers for hard-working Arizonans across Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. Congressman Ciscomani hosted a diverse group of stakeholders who joined a roundtable to discuss how their industry benefits from this historic new law \u2013 farmers, ranchers, small business owners, seniors, and builders.\n\nCiscomani invited the media to the roundtable and answered questions from the press in attendance following the discussion.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani visited the 8th graders at Corona Foothills Middle School in Vail \u2013 the #1 middle school in Arizona, right at home in Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. Ciscomani met with administrators, toured the school, and took questions with their 8th graders about government and the legislative process.\n\nLocal manufacturing is thriving and creating good jobs in Arizona\u2019s Sixth Congressional District \u2013 Congressman Ciscomani toured J.B. Steel in Southern Arizona and met their hardworking team that is building the American Dream.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani joined colleagues, Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), to speak at the Arizona Association of Realtors\u2019 meeting \u2013 representing more than 53,000 realtors \u2013 to address rising housing demands as our state\u2019s economy continues to grow and attract new residents.\n\nArizona Association of Realtors is the largest trade association in the state.\n\nThank you to the National Cotton Council of America for inviting Congressman Ciscomani to their meeting for the opportunity to speak on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act strengthens safety nets, cuts crop insurance costs, and boosts support for cotton farmers \u2013 keeping U.S. cotton strong and vital to Arizona\u2019s economy.\n\nTo round out all of these great and impactful events, Congressman Ciscomani met with his Veterans\u2019 Council to gain vital insight from our veteran community \u2013 nearly 80,000 strong in Ciscomani\u2019s congressional district. Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy was named as chair, following Gen. Don Shepperd stepping down after serving for 2 years.\n\nCongressman Ciscomani is grateful for all of the local leaders, businesses, stakeholders, and more in the district who were able to take the time to meet during the August recess work period. He always says, being home in the district, hosting meetings, and being present make him a smarter member of Congress.\n\nCiscomani is back to Washington, DC for votes this week and returns to southern Arizona on Thursday to host a bipartisan congressional delegation to the southern border.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:07:37Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-ciscomani-wraps-august-district-work-period"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.939604826271534, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}