Border, Immigration & Trade
Constructive solutions for border security, modern ports of entry (Douglas, Naco), cross-border commerce, and humane immigration administration.
Legislative Assistant (Homeland Security / Judiciary) & District Field Representative
Duty Location: Washington, DC (Legislation) & Southern Arizona (Casework)
How This Staffer Works: DC staff reviews border appropriations and legislation; district field reps liaise directly with border mayors, ranchers, and law enforcement.
Key Issues Tracked by This Team
In Southern Arizona, policy decisions made in Washington have direct, tangible impacts on our communities, economy, and families. This team focuses on:
Commercial port of entry modernization (Douglas & Naco)
Border patrol staffing, technology, and community safety
Cross-border economic partnerships with Sonora, Mexico
Immigration court processing backlogs and legal pathways
Primary Congressional Committees
Bills in this portfolio originate and undergo committee markups in these U.S. House committees:
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- House Committee on the Judiciary (Immigration Subcommittee)
- House Committee on Ways and Means (Trade Subcommittee)
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
When Rep. JoAnna Mendoza receives committee assignments following swearing-in, our briefs will highlight whether the Representative sits on these committees.
How This Team Prepares Constituents
- Monitoring Pending Legislation: Team Stewards track bills introduced in the House, committee hearing schedules, and CBO cost analyses.
- Drafting 1-Page Issue Briefs: Concise summaries explaining what the bill does, why it matters in AZ-06, and our suggested constituent position.
- Independent Fact Review: A Fact Reviewer checks all claims against primary government and non-partisan sources before any brief is published.
- Action Alerts with Personal Prompts: When a key vote approaches, members receive talking points that prompt them to add their own lived experiences.