What Juan Ciscomani said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th anniversary of Pima Federal Credit Union, a milestone which the organization started celebrating on June 1. Pima Federal has been serving Arizonans since 1951, helping members reach their financial goals and offering support to our communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Matthew Riccitello on his success in the 2026 Tour de France. Matthew Riccitello, who was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, finished this year's Tour de France with a time of 76 hours, 7 minutes, and 35 seconds.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible life of Julia McCaa, who sadly passed away on July 4, 2026, reuniting with her beloved husband, Dr. Clea McCaa I.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor a dear friend, Linda Barber, who tragically passed in June. She was surrounded by her family and was certainly welcomed home by her husband, Jim, whom she missed dearly and spoke of often.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tanque Verde High School softball team on winning the 2026 3A State championship title. The Hawks earned the title by defeating Yuma Catholic by a 10-0 score.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe Catholic High School softball team on winning the 2026 4A State championship title. This victory marks the team's seventh title in the last nine years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Canyon del Oro High School softball team on winning the 2026 5A State championship title. After three runner-up finishes in the past five seasons, the Dorados came out on top this year with a score of 4-3 in the championship game, finishing the season 29-6.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Willcox High School softball team on winning the 2026 2A State championship title. The number five Willcox Cowgirls defeated the number two Mohave Accelerated in Bullhead City with a score of 5-3 to claim the championship and finish the season with an impressive 16-3 record.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember and honor a dear friend, Chris Sheafe. He and his beloved wife, Jacque, tragically and unexpectedly passed earlier this month. My wife, Laura, and I are deeply saddened by this loss, a loss to us personally and a loss to our entire community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fort Thomas High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2026 1A State championship. The Apaches won their first title since 2020 with a score of 77-45 in the championship game.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pima High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2026 2A State championship title. The Roughriders took home the State title in a 40- 29 victory over North Valley Christian, thanks to an incredible defense.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Palo Verde High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2026 3A State championship title. The Titans made school history with this victory, taking home their first basketball State championship in school history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lives of a dear friend, Chris Sheafe, and his beloved wife, Jacque, who tragically and unexpectedly passed earlier this month.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th Anniversary of Marana Unified School District. For the past century, Marana Unified has excelled in its one very important mission: educating our children.”

“The district has grown to include twenty schools--Tangerine Farms K-8 and Marana Vista Academy opened just last year. It now serves 13,000 students from preschool through 12th grade and is home to 2,000 dedicated employees.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of my district's signature attractions for residents and visitors alike--the Pima Air and Space Museum. This incredible museum is a fun and informative tribute to our Nation's unstoppable determination to soar--literally.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the University of Arizona's Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium's 50th Anniversary and the opening of their newest exhibit, Mysteries of the Cosmos.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of Rabbi Baruch J. Cohon. Rabbi Cohon has led a remarkable life. Over the years, he has been a world-class Cantor, served in the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Snow Peabody for his continued efforts to give back to the community of Arizona, specifically through his work with Teen Challenge.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Palmer for yielding me time to speak in support of H.R. 6409, the FENCES Act. This commonsense legislation ensures that American communities and manufacturers are not penalized for pollution that they cannot control.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6247, legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Gila Valley Arts Council, an organization whose enduring commitment to the performing arts has expanded and inspired the lives of countless residents across southeastern Arizona.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act. The name of the bill itself is pretty self-explanatory.”

“For 41 days now, the ongoing DHS shutdown has disrupted critical operations, impacted the livelihoods of dedicated personnel, and weakened key components of our national security. This bill is a necessary step to restore stability, support our workforce, and ensure the safety of the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in southern Arizona for receiving the 2026 Electric Cooperative Purpose Award from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Salpointe High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2026 4A State Championship title. The Lady Lancers were led by Coach Jessica Rushton, a Tucson native who graduated from Salpointe in 2008.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cienega High School wrestling team and its three 2026 State champions. For the first time in Cienega history, the Bobcats have three State wrestling champions.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Westerman and my colleague, Representative Wittman, for this time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Chiricahua National Park Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 10th Anniversary of the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana. Before becoming the 100th state Veterans' cemetery in the Nation to be built under the Department of Veteran Affairs cemetery grant program, the memorial's founders spent years advocating for its construction.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Morenci High School boys' wrestling team on winning the Division IV wrestling title for the 2025-2026 season. The Morenci Wildcats totaled 214.5 points to win the Division IV title and were led by three teammates who each placed first overall in their weight classes.”

“Caden Woodall won the 167-pound championship, with two pins during his run for that championship. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Casey Woodall, the whole team, and everyone who made this win possible.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Sahuarita High School Boys' Wrestling Team on winning the Division III wrestling title for the fifth consecutive season. The Mustangs are only the fifth program in Arizona Interscholastic Association history to reach this milestone.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the 35th anniversary of the Gulf War and liberation of Kuwait. Each year, a ceremony to commemorate this anniversary is held at the Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1458, the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025, a bill I introduced to modernize veterans' education benefits and align them with today's workforce needs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina Foothills High School boys' swim team for winning the D2 State championship. The Falcons finished with a total score of 386, with senior Connor Daggett winning gold.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Tanque Verde High School boys' swim team for winning the D3 State championship. The Hawks finished with a total score of 257, placing first in the 200-meter freestyle relay and in the top five for multiple other events, including the 200-meter medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cienega High School's marching band on winning the Arizona Marching Band Southern Regional Championship. The Bobcats broke the program's record for the highest score in a regular season show.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brigadier General Keith Connolly, who sadly passed away on Christmas Eve. Keith lived a life defined by service, by family, and by purpose.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mica Mountain High School's football team on winning the championship for the second year in a row. Number 7 Mica Mountain Thunderbolts defeated number 1 undefeated Arcadia High School with a score of 42-17.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this bipartisan conference agreement covering the Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water; and the Interior and Environment appropriations bills.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor my friend Dr. Calvin Baker, an education giant in our community who sadly passed away on December 26 of this past year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Stuart ``Stu'' Carter, a veteran, a pillar of the Sierra Vista community, and a friend to so many, who sadly passed away in November of 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe Catholic High School's girls' flag football team for winning the 4A State championship in its first season. On November 22, the Lancers took home the State title in a fierce match against Mesa Eastmark.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Ironwood Ridge girls' cross country team for winning the 2025 Division 2 State title. This is the fourth time that the Nighthawks have taken home a State championship title.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Salpointe Catholic High School's girls' volleyball team for winning the 4A State championship for the first time in 5 years. The number one ranked Lancers took home the 4A conference State title against the number three ranked American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek, with a score of 3-1.”

“Senior Kate Mobley earned the tournament's MVP title, with a powerful performance of 11 kills, 22 digs, 25 receptions, and 5 solo blocks. On their way to the top, the team took down the number 16 Sahuarita, as well as other teams around the region and across the State.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 28 NJROTC cadets from Cienega High School, Andrada High School, Empire High School, and Mica Mountain High School who competed at the Area 20 Stars and Stripes field meet in El Paso, Texas, under the leadership of Commander Micah Brewer.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Tiffani Jaseph, who was honorably named the 2026 Arizona Teacher of the Year. Tiffani serves as a special education teacher at Copper View Elementary School in the Sahuarita Unified School District.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Cochise College being ranked the number one community college in Arizona, an honor that faculty, students, alumni, and all Arizonans should be very proud of.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Pinal County's 150th birthday. Older than the State of Arizona, Pinal County was formed from portions of Maricopa and Pima Counties on February 1, 1875.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 3951, the Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill aims to ensure rural veterans have access to quality and timely physician examinations so that they are able to receive the care they are entitled to, regardless of where they live.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 3579, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity Act. This bipartisan bill ensures that veterans have the tools and resources they need to successfully transition to civilian life.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor Kelly Pierce, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away on August 1 of this year. Kelly was a beloved mom of three boys.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jerry Consiglio, a World War II veteran, former mechanic and aerospace foreman, and a beloved fixture of the Sierra Vista community for more than four decades, who died in July just days before his 102nd birthday.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor Kelly Pierce, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away on August 1 of this year. Kelly was a mom of three boys, and she was a daughter, granddaughter, friend, cousin, aunt, and a women's soccer coach.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the unique opportunity to say congratulations to the fifth and sixth grade Team Army flag football team for winning the Northwest Tucson Under the Lights spring championship, a team that I had the pleasure and the privilege of coaching.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my dear friend and Army veteran Jane Strain on a well-deserved retirement as a trustee of Cochise College's governing board after an incredible 27 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say congratulations to the Salpointe men's baseball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 4A State championship. In a thrilling match, they defeated Flagstaff by a score of 8 runs to 0, truly an incredible performance by all the players.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Empire High School's softball team for winning the 3A State Title. The Ravens scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Yuma Catholic 1-0, earning their second straight State title and the fourth title in the last 10 years.”

“In a thrilling set of matches, Salpointe defeated Canyon del Oro by a score of 5-2. This is the first State championship since 2011 for Coach Theresa Sperduto.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Catalina Foothills Falcons boys' tennis team for winning the Division II State Championship game. In a thrilling set of matches, the Falcons beat the number two ranked Notre Dame in a decisive manner by a score of 5-0.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions' women's tennis team for winning the Division III State championship game. From starting this season with a loss in Nogales, this remarkable team overcame adversity and roared back to be crowned champions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Buena High School Colts relay team on a remarkable achievement, winning the All- State Title in the 4 by 400 relay race.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the men and women in law enforcement for their invaluable service to our Nation. I especially thank all of the police officers in my district who work tirelessly to ensure that southeastern Arizona is safe, secure, and the best place to live and to carry out our own American Dream.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today full of pride to congratulate Cochise County Teacher of the Year and Carmichael Elementary School's fifth grade teacher Shanequa Matthias. Mr. Speaker, I thank her for her tireless efforts on behalf of our students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate CDO High School in Oro Valley for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Innovation Academy in Oro Valley for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lawrence W. Cross Middle School in Tucson for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mica Mountain High School in Tucson for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary in Marana for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sonoran Science Academy East in Tucson for receiving A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-Level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Village Meadows Elementary in Sierra Vista for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Wrightson Ridge School in Sahuarita for receiving an A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor George R. Cunningham, a dedicated public servant who passed away at age 80 on May 7, 2025 at his home in Tucson, Arizona.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a cosponsor of H. Res. 340, commemorating April as Community College Month to honor and recognize the more than 1,000 public, Tribal, and independent community colleges across the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Michael Humphries for his distinguished service as Nogales Port of Entry director. After taking over Arizona's busiest border crossing in 2017, Director Humphries instituted policies that kept communities safe from dangerous contraband while ensuring trade and commerce continued to flow smoothly.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and courage of seven outstanding members of the Casa Grande Fire Department and congratulate them on a well-deserved promotion.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Arizona's Sixth Congressional District's own Orange Grove Middle School's eighth grade class for their big victory in the classroom, sweeping the Arizona Council on Economic Education's Economics Challenge.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of United States Air Corps sergeant and World War II veteran, Edward James McGraw. A tail gunner, Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, prisoner of war survivor, beloved member of the Greatest Generation, and Green Valley resident, Edward McGraw represented the highest ideals of service, sacrifice, and resilience.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and highlight Clayton Ratliff and Carlo Rivero, two young athletes from Arizona who were selected to play on the 12U USA Baseball team.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Andrada Polytechnic High School for receiving an A-plus School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the highest State-level recognition given to a public school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Bost for yielding me time today to speak in support of my bill, H.R. 1228, the Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act. Since being elected, I have heard from military servicemembers and surviving family members about their struggles accessing VA benefits.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy men's basketball team for winning their first championship in the history of the program. The 11th ranked Lions beat the 5th ranked Palo Verde Titans with a score of 69-46, an incredible performance by all players.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the incredible contributions Wolfgang Weber has given to the soccer community in southern Arizona. Born in Germany in 1944, Wolfgang distinguished himself as a talented soccer player before immigrating to the United States in 1973.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mark Schmitt on his retirement as the director of the Small Business Development Center at Cochise College and thank him for his outstanding leadership and support for small businesses, the backbone of our local economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Tucson Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Krause, who dedicated over three decades of his career in service to our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the sustained patriotism, service, and invaluable contributions Mrs. Onita Davis has made to enrich the veteran community in Oro Valley, Arizona.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Salpointe women's soccer team for an amazing ========================= END NOTE ========================= feat--sweeping the 4A soccer State championship.For a school to win this many championships is impressive, but in this case we are very, very proud specifically of our women's soccer team at Salpointe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the men's Salpointe soccer team for their impressive season and also their State championship. In this game, there was no shortage of goals.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 100 years of the Tucson Rodeo, a cherished tradition that showcases the rich history and culture of the American West. Better known as ``The Celebration of the Cowboys,'' ``La Fiesta de los Vaqueros,'' this iconic tradition is a testament to our community's frontier spirit and deep-rooted heritage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. McClintock for yielding me time here to talk about this bill. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in support of my legislation, H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.”

“Agent Raul Gonzalez was killed in 2022 while pursuing illegal immigrants in Texas. His death underscores the tragic truth that our Customs and Border Protection agents and officers risk their lives every day to protect our community.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of my good friend J.D. Rottweiler for a remarkable 15 years of service as Cochise College's president and to wish him the best on his well-deserved retirement.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a patriot of the highest order, Vietnam war veteran Bruce Bigelow. Mr. Bigelow is a true hero who exemplifies the highest ideals of service and sacrifice.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the bravery of and share my sincere appreciation to all the firefighters in my district and across Arizona who went above and beyond the call of duty to help our neighbors in southern California during the recent devastating fires.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a remarkable milestone in my district's history: the 150th anniversary of Pinal County, which happens to be on February 1. Since its establishment in 1875, Pinal County has grown from its rich roots in mining and agriculture into a thriving community shaped by the hard work, resilience, and spirit of its people.”

“Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on this historic occasion, let us give thanks to the men and women, past and present, who built Pinal County into such a wonderful place to live, work, explore, and visit.”