Ciscomani Champions Arizona’s Public Lands in Bipartisan National Public Lands Day Resolution

Tucson, AZ - In advance of National Public Lands Day, Representative Juan Ciscomani, alongside Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the vital significance of America's public lands. H.Res. 1585 calls on all Americans to visit, celebrate, and champion these irreplaceable natural resources. National Public Lands Day, observed each year on the fourth Saturday of September, serves as a national rallying point to honor the recreational and economic benefits our public lands provide to Arizonans. This year, National Public Lands Day falls on September 26th.

"Our public lands are truly a national treasure," said Rep. Ciscomani. "For Arizonans, places like Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, and Chiricahua National Monument are more than beautiful landscapes. They are treasured parts of our local communities, our heritage, and our way of life. I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution recognizing the tremendous value our public lands bring to our great nation. I'm grateful for the incredible organizations working to protect these special places and keep them accessible for the next generation of Americans to enjoy."

"Public lands are central to our national heritage," said Congresswoman Titus. "They are our common ground as Americans, owned by the people and preserved for generations. They include places that represent our culture and history, are engines for rural and national economies, and are hallowed ground for tribes. It is my hope that people will take this day to visit our forests, our wild and scenic rivers, our national monuments and conservation areas. It is a day to recognize the beauty of this nation."

"Public Lands are America's best idea. Americans of all political stripes have long fought to protect this sacred birthright, which belongs to us all. We must celebrate them and vigorously defend them at all costs," said Rep. Vasquez. "As a hunter and angler, public lands hold a special meaning for me, as they do for New Mexicans and Americans across the West. I encourage everyone to enjoy this Public Lands Day and fight to retain our unique American outdoor heritage."

"Public lands are a uniting force in our communities and our country, and we applaud the bipartisan leadership of Reps. Titus, Vasquez and Ciscomani in introducing a resolution that brings Congress together in recognition of National Public Lands Day and the importance of these treasured landscapes to all Americans," said David Feinman, vice president of government affairs, Conservation Lands Foundation.

"For generations, Hispanic communities across the Southwest have depended on public lands for our livelihoods, traditions, and ways of life. Our connection to these landscapes is grounded in querencia, a deep sense of belonging to the land, and herencia, the heritage we inherit and our responsibility to pass it on. HECHO proudly supports this resolution, which honors the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic significance of our public lands and the need to care for them for those who come after us," said Camilla Simon, Executive Director, HECHO.

"Now, more than ever, it's critical for Americans to get outside and show their love and support for our treasured public lands. These rivers, canyons, mountains, forests, and all the lands in between are held in the public trust for all of us to use and enjoy. On this Public Lands Day, we must reaffirm that keeping these places open and accessible to the public is a core American value," said Kabir Green, Director of Federal Affairs for Nature, Natural Resources Defense Council.

Leaders of public lands protection and conservation in Arizona are voicing support for this resolution.

"America's public lands belong to all of us, and keeping them protected, accessible, and healthy is a responsibility we share across generations. National Public Lands Day is a chance to celebrate these incredible places and the people who work every day to conserve them. We applaud Representatives Ciscomani, Vasquez, and Titus for their bipartisan leadership and for recognizing the enduring value of our public lands," said Michael Cravens, Advocacy and Conservation Director, Arizona Wildlife Federation.

"This resolution highlights the value of each American's birthright to recreate on public lands and the benefits they provide to our economy. Thank you, Representative Ciscomani, for continuing to be a public lands champion, helping to protect our hunting and fishing heritage in Arizona and nationwide," said Nathan Rees, Arizona State Director, Trout Unlimited.

Throughout his tenure in Congress, Ciscomani has been a relentless champion for the protection of America's public lands. As co-lead of the bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act, he has worked tirelessly across the aisle to defend public lands from exploitation and ensure their preservation. A committed advocate for Arizona's public lands, Ciscomani introduced H.R. 6380 to elevate Chiricahua National Monument to full National Park status. This move, which has already passed the House this year, secures stronger protections and national recognition for this treasured landscape. As Vice Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus and an active member of the Public Lands Caucus, Ciscomani remains vocal in his mission to safeguard Arizona's natural heritage and guarantee these lands stay protected and accessible for generations to come.

Endorsing Organizations of the Resolution: Get Outdoors Nevada, Friends of Avi Kwa Ame, Conservation Lands Foundation, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, The Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), Nevada Conservation League, Indigenous Voices of Nevada, Trout Unlimited, Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

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