Gallego Also Goes After Trump’s Layoffs of Veterans at the VA WASHINGTON – During a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) questioned Troy Edgar, nominee to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), about the strain that Trump’s immigration policies is putting on Arizona’s law enforcement and children in schools.  Watch Senator Gallego’s questioning HERE. Standing Up for AZ Law Enforcement  Senator Gallego raised concerns that he’s heard from local Arizona law enforcement about DHS deputizing local police officers for everyday immigration enforcement. At a time when local public safety departments in Arizona and across the country are facing

WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced legislation to transfer federal land to Gila County, paving the way for the development of a veterans retreat and community center to serve the nearly 5,500 veterans living in Gila County.  The bill directs the U.S. Forest Service to transfer 232.9 acres of underutilized National Forest land near Young, Arizona to Gila County. Once transferred, the site will be transformed into a dedicated space for veterans and their families to gather, participate in community events, and access mobile VA clinics, expanding access to critical health care services for rural veterans.  “Having a place to gather

LAVEEN — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Arizonans at Cesar Chavez Park for the 73rd Annual Laveen BBQ. “This is what being an Arizonan is all about – coming together with family and friends to celebrate the rich diversity our community offers,” said Senator Gallego. “Thank you to the Laveen Community Council for putting this valued event on year after year.” Since 1952, the 100% community-run event has brought residents, neighbors, and families together for a day of food, games, and live music while supporting local small businesses across the state.