Legislation to Rename Tucson Federal Building After Late Congressman Raúl Grijalva Advances

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Legislation led by Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly to rename the federal building in Tucson as the "Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building" was approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, making it eligible for a vote on the Senate floor. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari, Juan Ciscomani, and Paul Gosar. The bill honors the life and legacy of the late Southern Arizona congressman, who represented the state in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 until his passing in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved a bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, with bipartisan support.
  • The bill was introduced by Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, and companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari, Juan Ciscomani, and Paul Gosar.
  • Congressman Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than two decades, championing environmental justice, access to health care, immigrant rights, and investments in education and infrastructure.
  • The Tucson Federal Building, located at 300 West Congress Street, houses key federal agencies including the U.S. Forest Service, Small Business Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Labor.
  • The bill honors Congressman Grijalva's enduring commitment to public service and ensures that his legacy will be remembered in the community he served so passionately.

Statistics:

  • 50 years: the amount of time Congressman Grijalva spent in public service.
  • 2 decades: the number of years Congressman Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • 300 West Congress Street: the location of the Tucson Federal Building.
  • 4 Representatives: the number of Representatives who introduced companion legislation in the House.
  • 2 Senators: the number of Senators who introduced the bill in the Senate.

Sources:

  • [No source listed in the original text; this information was provided by the office of Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego.]