Senator Gallego will push for amendments in budget package that will lower costs, help protect the border, and secure Arizona’s water future WASHINGTON – Despite Republicans’ efforts to unilaterally give tax cuts to billionaires at the expense of Arizona families, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will introduce 10 amendments to the Senate Republican-proposed budget resolution to strengthen national security, support working families, and address critical public health and environmental challenges.   These amendments put senators on the record for their commit to lowering costs, securing the border, safeguarding national security and protecting Arizona’s natural resources.   “The Senate should prioritize lowering costs for working families, securing our border,

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who use xylazine to treat large animals.   See coverage below:   On the Airwaves KVOA (Tucson, AZ) Reporter: “Senator Ruben Gallego is calling to categorize an animal tranquilizer used in fentanyl as a dangerous drug. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act also aims to crack

WASHINGTON – This morning, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss national security, Trump’s failures on the border and economy, and how he will focus on lowering costs for everyday Americans.   [WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE]  Below are some key points:   On National Security and Ukraine: “Trump is quickly moving from not just a strained relationship with Ukraine but a strained relationship with all our allies. […] They’re going to actively hurt and weaken United States national security all around the world. We’re only strong as long as we have strong allies around us.”  “We need to give and empower Ukraine [with] the ability for