{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-representative-juan-ciscomani-named-hero-main-street-national-retail", "U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani Named Hero of Main Street by the National Retail Federation", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Juan Ciscomani", "C001133", "ciscomani.house.gov", "ciscomani", "https://ciscomani.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani\u2019s outstanding leadership and tireless advocacy for the retail industry and small business has earned him the 2026 Hero of Main Street Award from the National Retail Federation.\n\nThe congressman accepted the award on Tuesday at the Federation\u2019s Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, D.C.\n\n\"I\u2019m incredibly honored to receive the 2026 Hero of Main Street Award from the National Retail Federation, the world\u2019s largest retail trade association,\" said Rep. Juan Ciscomani. \"Businesses throughout our communities have faced the growing burden of organized retail crime, making it clear that a bipartisan solution was needed to make a positive change across Arizona\u2019s Sixth District. These criminal organizations are not only harming small businesses and retailers, but they are also putting American consumers at risk of violence and fraud. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 provides concrete solutions to combat these crimes, which often fuel other illicit activities, including drug and human trafficking.\"\n\nCongressman Ciscomani earned the recognition in part for his leadership as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (H.R. 2853).\n\nThe legislation would:\n\nStrengthen law enforcement\u2019s ability to investigate and prosecute organized retail crime.\n\nExpand federal tools to combat money laundering and interstate retail theft operations.\n\nEstablish a coordination center within the Department of Homeland Security to improve collaboration against organized retail and supply chain crime.\n\nAccording to the Federation\u2019s website, the award recognizes \"members of Congress for consistent support of the retail industry\u2019s public policy priorities\" and who support policies and initiatives \"that recognize the important contributions of the retail industry and have worked to encourage a vibrant, sustained and healthy retail sector.\"\n\nSince taking office in 2023, Representative Ciscomani has prioritized supporting Arizona\u2019s small businesses and protecting Main Street in Congress. In addition to cosponsoring the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, he has cosponsored six other bills for America\u2019s small businesses. He remains committed to advancing policies that strengthen local retailers and promote economic opportunity for hardworking men and women.\n\nLocal leaders thanked Rep. Ciscomani for his continued work for small businesses throughout Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.\n\n\"Congressman Ciscomani has consistently made an effort to engage with Arizona\u2019s business community and hear directly from employers about the opportunities and challenges they face,\" said Kristen Sharp, President and CEO of Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. \"We appreciate his willingness to participate in local business discussions and congratulate him on being recognized by the National Retail Federation with its Hero of Main Street Award.\"\n\n\"As a small business owner here in southern Arizona, I am grateful for Congressman Ciscomani\u2019s strong advocacy for small business,\" said Josh Jacobsen, restaurant owner and co-founder of the Tucson Crime Free Coalition. \"Juan has proven time and time again that he will fight to ensure small businesses have the resources and tools they need to thrive. He has our back and we know he\u2019s there for us when we need him. I want to thank Congressman Ciscomani for leading the effort of protecting small business and look forward to seeing the positive impact of legislation like the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 here in Arizona.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"]], "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/us-representative-juan-ciscomani-named-hero-main-street-national-retail"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5577028971165419, "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"}