WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his subcommittee assignments on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 119th Congress. Senator Gallego will serve as Ranking Member on the newly formed Digital Assets subcommittee.   Senator Gallego will serve on the following subcommittees:   “Far too many Arizonans are struggling under the weight of rising costs,” said Senator Gallego. “Serving on these subcommittees, my focus will be lowering housing costs, protecting everyday Arizonans from exploitative financial practices, and putting money back in the pockets of hardworking families.”

The funding will support the conservation of over 64,500 acre-feet of water over 10 years WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly celebrated $257.6 million coming to the City of Tucson, Town of Gilbert, Salt River Project, and Central Arizona Project to support long-term water conservation projects. “This funding will go a long way in building long-term resiliency, protecting the Colorado River, and securing Arizona’s water future,” said Senator Gallego. “Efficiently delivering and using water through our state is crucial to ensuring that our communities, economy, and environment are able to thrive.” “Securing Arizona’s water future requires forward-thinking solutions, and these projects are examples of that,” said Senator

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Laken Riley Act to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses. “Arizonans know the real-life consequences of today’s border crisis,” said Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). “We must give law enforcement the means to take action when illegal immigrants break the law, to prevent situations like what occurred to Laken Riley. I will continue to fight for the safety of Arizonans by pushing for comprehensive immigration reform and increased border security.” The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)