Ciscomani Hosts Speaker Johnson, Secretary Bessent at Rural 6th District Manufacturing Facility

Casa Grande, AZ - Yesterday, Congressman Juan Ciscomani hosted Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the PepsiCo manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ, to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts Act is strengthening Arizona manufacturing, creating jobs, and delivering tax relief for hardworking families.

The roundtable brought together PepsiCo leadership and representatives from other local manufacturers to discuss how the law is supporting investment, expanding domestic manufacturing, and helping businesses grow in Arizona's Sixth District. One year after the Working Families Tax Cuts Act was signed into law, manufacturers across Arizona are seeing the benefits of pro-growth policies, including No Tax on Overtime, incentives for new factories and facility expansions, and 100% expensing for capital investments such as machinery and equipment. PepsiCo discussed how these provisions have supported continued investment at its Casa Grande facility.

"I'm incredibly honored to have welcomed Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Arizona's Sixth District to see the real, tangible impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act," said Congressman Juan Ciscomani. "Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of rural Arizona's economy, supporting hundreds of local jobs and strengthening communities across our district. Because of the legislation we passed and signed into law last year, hardworking Arizonans are keeping more of what they earn, and manufacturers have greater confidence to invest here in America. This is exactly what we set out to accomplish by putting more money back into the pockets of working families while creating an environment where businesses can grow and create more jobs here in Southeastern Arizona."

"One year after President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law, the promise of the American Dream is extending to every factory floor," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. "It was great to join Speaker Johnson and Congressman Ciscomani at the Frito-Lay facility in Casa Grande, Arizona to discuss how the America First pro-growth economic agenda is giving manufacturers the confidence to invest, expand, and hire."

"Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, American manufacturing is roaring back to life. In the one year since that legislation became law, hundreds of billions of dollars in investments have poured into American businesses and manufacturers, jobs are being created, working families are keeping more of what they earn, and we're seeing long-term growth in all 50 states that's raising wages for American workers," said Speaker Johnson. "It was a pleasure to join Secretary Bessent and Rep. Ciscomani at the PepsiCo facility in Casa Grande today to witness firsthand how American businesses are benefitting from the Working Families Tax Cuts, and to discuss how Republicans' pro-growth agenda is driving America's industrial renaissance."

During the visit, Secretary Scott Bessent announced a newly unveiled expansion to the Working Families Tax Cuts that permanently expands the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave.

The newly announced guidance provides businesses, particularly small businesses, with greater incentives to offer up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Employees may use the leave to recover from a serious health condition or care for certain family members with serious health conditions. Employers can claim the credit for employees with at least six months of service, including part-time employees who customarily work 20 hours or more per week.

"Hardworking Americans should not have to choose between caring for a loved one and earning a paycheck," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. "The Working Families Tax Cuts permanently expands the federal Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit, giving businesses, especially small businesses, greater incentives to provide paid leave so workers can care for a newborn or other family member or recover from a serious illness without sacrificing their financial security. Today's guidance provides employers with the clarity they need to claim the enhanced credit, supporting American workers, families, and businesses."

"The permanent expansion of the credit encourages businesses to provide paid family and medical leave," said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. "The changes enacted by the Working Families Tax Cuts will make more employers eligible for the credit and give them more ways to offer this benefit to their workers."

The announcement reflects Congressman Ciscomani's ongoing commitment to supporting Arizona job creators, strengthening businesses, and ensuring working families across Southeastern Arizona have the flexibility they deserve in the workplace. Yesterday's newly announced expansion offers small businesses the opportunity to reinvest in their employees, grow their operations, and strengthen domestic manufacturing in the region.

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