Legislation Would Invest $60 Billion to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Restore Watersheds, Protect Communities, and Reduce Wildfire Suppression Costs. WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the Protect the West Act to invest $60 billion to reduce wildfire risk, restore watersheds, and protect communities in forests across the West.   “In Arizona and across the West, we face a rapidly growing backlog of projects for wildfire mitigation, drought resilience, and land restoration,” said Senator Gallego. “I’m proud to help introduce the Protect the West Act which will finally give states and tribes the tools they need to take on these projects, all while creating good-paying

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