Gallego, Kelly Advance Arizona Rural Development and Public Safety Projects

Ag bill includes more than $2.7 million for rural Arizona fire, police, and flood protection projects and major investments in food assistance, rural housing, Tribal colleges, and water infrastructure
WASHINGTON –Today,Arizona Senators Ruben GallegoandMark Kellyannounced that they advanced major investments for Arizona communities in the Senate’s annual Agriculture and Rural Development funding bill, including six Arizona projects to upgrade fire and police facilities and improve flood control infrastructure. The bill also supports drought resilience, food assistance, rural housing, and Tribal and Hispanic-serving institutions. It next heads to the House of Representatives where it must pass before going to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
“I’m proud to have fought for nearly $3 million for Arizona included in this agriculture appropriations package. These investments will upgrade outdated emergency response equipment, improve water infrastructure, and strengthen public safety in places like Pinal County, Superior, Bisbee, and more,”said Senator Gallego.“I’m especially grateful to the local governments who worked with us to get these proposals in the package, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure they make it across the finish line.”
“Families in rural Arizona need affordable housing, clean drinking water, and access to healthy food. That’s what we’re working to deliver while giving Arizona firefighters and cops what they need to keep their communities safe,”said Senator Kelly.
See below for a breakdown of Gallego and Kelly-led priorities included in the bill
Arizona Priorities Requested and Secured by Gallego and Kelly:
Gallego and Kelly secured over $2.7 million for six Arizona projects in the Agriculture Appropriations bill:
Rural Housing and Infrastructure
Nutrition Assistance for Arizona Families and Seniors
Support for Tribal and Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Drought Resilience and Watershed Protection
Public Health, FDA Reform, and Medical Research
ClickHEREfor the complete agriculture funding bill summary.
8/4/25