Juan Ciscomani

The TAAP Act facilitates groundwater studies between the U.S. Geological Service, University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico, Texas A&M, and several agencies in Mexico.

For Arizonans, water security is always top of mind.

Many of my constituents that I represent rely on pumped groundwater from transboundary aquifers for their drinking water, farming, and other everyday needs.

In order to make wise decisions, these folks need to know how much water is being depleted and recharged in the aquifers.

I thank my friend for yielding. We are living in a border crisis, the worst one that we have ever seen. The numbers show what used to be bi-annual numbers are now monthly and even weekly numbers. There is no denying where we are. The…

I am proud to have joined Representative Trone in introducing the Restoring Benefits and Defrauded Veterans Act.

I co-led a bill with Representative Connolly titled the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act.

I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me this time to speak in support of Representative Luttrell's bill, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. I am grateful that my bill, the Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act, is included in…

I am proud to represent over 70,000 veterans in my district in Southeastern Arizona.

I do just want to touch on something that Debbie mentioned, though, and I think it is very important regarding the permitting reform.

I want to ensure that we are not relying on foreign enemies for this mineral.

government interference in this is really causing a lot of the issues that are unnecessary.

I have a bill before Congress that designates copper as a critical mineral.

we want to make it easier for Americans to mine critical minerals here in the United States

These programs and resources are vital to our tribal and Native communities.

I am here in support of my bill, H.R. 2882, the Udall Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2023.

I am proud of the bill's bipartisanship, having introduced this bill with Representative Stansbury, who herself is a Udall Foundation alumni.

Through their advocacy, they made a meaningful impact in conserving our natural lands and empowering the next generation of Native American leaders.

I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me time to talk about this important bill. I am grateful that my bill, H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act, is being considered today on the House floor. This bipartisan effort would extend the…

Ensuring that they are successful after their service in the country is a huge priority for me.

Thank you, Chairman Van Orden and fellow members of the subcommittee. I am grateful that my bill, H.R. 1669, the VET-TEC Authorization Act, is being considered today.

This bipartisan effort, which I introduced with Chairman Bost and also Congressman Khanna, would permanently authorize the Veteran Employment Through Veteran Education Courses, or VET-TEC program.

I am proud to have partnered with Chairman Bost and Congressman Khanna on this legislation, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure veterans can continue to grow in the civilian workforce.

I am grateful that my bill, H.R. 1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act, is being considered today.

The backlog and delays in claims have been one of the top issues I have heard from constituents and our men and women who served our country.