PHX Reporter

Senator Ruben Gallego, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 3rd district, has expressed his opposition to a Republican spending bill through a series of tweets. These posts highlight his concerns regarding the impact of the bill on tribal communities and law enforcement funding in Arizona.

On March 14, 2025, Senator Gallego criticized the proposed Republican spending bill for its financial cuts affecting tribal communities. He stated, "The Republican spending bill abandons our tribal communities. $400 million in cuts to the Bureau of Indian Affairs." In response to these cuts, he declared his intention to vote against the bill by stating, "I’m voting NO."

Later that day, at 20:25 UTC, Gallego addressed another aspect of the same spending bill. He claimed it would enable the Trump administration to withhold funding from various law enforcement agencies within Arizona. He emphasized his commitment to public safety and support for law enforcement by stating, "To keep our communities safe and protect those who protect us, I’m voting NO."

In addition to discussing legislative matters, Senator Gallego announced an upcoming series of town halls aimed at engaging directly with constituents in Arizona. On March 14, 2025, he tweeted at 22:26 UTC about this initiative: "Arizona—next week I'm hosting town halls so I can hear directly from you." This outreach effort underscores his commitment to maintaining open communication with residents of his district.