Gallego, Kelly, Stanton, Ansari Bill to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raúl Grijalva Clears Committee

WASHINGTON-Today, 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. The bill to honor the life and legacy of the late Southern Arizona congressman is now eligible to receive a vote on the Senate floor.

Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09).

"Raúl Grijalva was a mentor and an inspiration to generations of Arizonans, including me. His fight for equality and his deep love for his community made our state a better place," said Senator Gallego. "Renaming the Tucson Federal Building in his honor is a testament to his decades of public service and his dedication to the people of Southern Arizona. I'm glad to see this bill pass out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support, and I look forward to voting for it on the floor."

"On behalf of Southern Arizona, I want to thank everyone here for advancing our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building after the late Congressman Raul Grijalva," said Senator Kelly. "Congressman Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the House of Representatives for more than two decades. He was a man of compassion and conviction, always focused on doing the right thing, a champion for the working class, and he leaves a legacy of making sure everyone had a voice in the halls of Congress. By renaming the Tucson Federal Building in his honor, we recognize his lifetime of service to Southern Arizona and our nation. I look forward to seeing it signed into law."

"Renaming this building is a small but meaningful gesture to recognize Congressman Grijalva for his years of dedicated service to the people of Southern Arizona, and I'm proud to lead this effort in the House," said Representative Stanton. "The Tucson Federal Building is a gateway to government-housing small business assistance, immigration services, and more. I know generations of public servants who work within its walls will continue to draw inspiration from Congressman Grijalva's deep commitment to opportunity and justice for all."

"I'm thrilled to see our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building in honor of Congressman Grijalva moving forward. He devoted his life to serving Southern Arizona families with courage and a deep love for the people he represented. This recognition reflects his enduring impact on our community and ensures his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come," said Representative Ansari.

Congressman Raúl Grijalva represented Southern Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 until his passing in 2025, and spent more than 50 years in public service championing environmental justice, access to health care, immigrant rights, and investments in education and infrastructure.

The Tucson Federal Building 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. This legislation honors Congressman Grijalva's enduring commitment to public service and ensures that his legacy will be remembered in the community he served so passionately.

Read the bill text HERE.

10/29/25