Rep. Juan Ciscomani has received the District Excellence Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis. The group gives it to lawmakers whose voting records meet or exceed its limited-government benchmarks for the districts they represent.
Ciscomani earned an “A+” under the institute’s District-Based Grading system, which “evaluates Members of Congress by comparing their voting records with an estimate of the political and ideological makeup of the districts they represent.” Ryan McGowan, the institute’s CEO, said the grade reflects a record of advancing “the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution despite representing a competitive district where many lawmakers would cave to big government pressure.” He singled out Ciscomani’s work on border security, taxpayer protection, and families and small businesses across Southern Arizona.
For the second year in a row, Ciscomani has also ranked among the most bipartisan members of Congress.
“My top priority in Congress has always been clear: listening to my constituents,” Ciscomani said. He described a district of “ranches, farms, mines, major manufacturing plants, military installations, a national park, part of Arizona’s second largest city and some of the best small towns in Arizona.”
He sits on the House Appropriations and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. His office says he has championed national security, advocated for Arizona’s veterans, protected water resources and secured federal investments for the district. In the 119th Congress he has introduced 32 substantial bills, and 10 have passed the House.
Mayors weigh in
Local officials praised him in statements released with the award.
“Congressman Ciscomani leads by listening,” said Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy, who credited him with delivering for local law enforcement, roads and economic development.
Marana Mayor Jon Post said the congressman “has brought critical federal resources back to our community.”
Eloy Mayor Andy Sutton said Ciscomani “works across party lines, listens to local leaders, and brings people together to deliver meaningful results for Eloy and every community in the 6th Congressional District.”
