Senator's views concerning a variety of issues.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Land Ports of Entry

Arizonans may have already heard about…

  • A historic $110 billion investment to upgrade America’s roads and bridges
  • $65 billion to strengthen electricity grids around the country and promote resilience of power infrastructure to prevent outages
  • The strongest investment ever in clean drinking water—with more than $8 billion to strengthen water systems throughout the American West, including creating or conserving 100,000 acre feet of water yearly at Lake Mead
  • $65 billion to deploy high-speed...

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Natural Resources and Energy

Arizonans may have already heard about…

  • A historic $110 billion investment to upgrade America’s roads and bridges
  • $65 billion to strengthen electricity grids around the country and promote resilience of power infrastructure to prevent outages
  • The strongest investment ever in clean drinking water—with more than $8 billion to strengthen water systems throughout the American West, including creating or conserving 100,000 acre feet of water yearly at Lake Mead
  • $65 billion to deploy high-speed...

Following Urging from Sinema, Kelly, Delegation Members, Major Disaster Declared for Arizona

Sinema, leading the Arizona Congressional delegation, successfully urged President to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for Arizona, freeing up resources necessary for recovery

WASHINGTON – Following the urging from U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, and U.S. Representatives Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09), President Biden issued a...

Following Afghanistan Withdrawal, Sinema Urges VA Support Amid Growing Demand for Veterans’ Mental Health Care

WASHINGTON – Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema questioned the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on its efforts anticipating and supporting the growing demand for Arizona veterans’ mental health care needs following the Afghanistan withdrawal.
 
“It is critical that the VA proactively reach out and support veterans in need and their families – both now and in the weeks and months ahead,” wrote Sinema.
 
In her letter, Sinema inquired about specific plans the VA has developed to...

Sinema, Kelly, AZ Delegation Members Urge Major Disaster Declaration for Arizona

Congressional delegation’s urging comes after state request, following monsoons that severely impacted communities in northern Arizona

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, and U.S. Representatives Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09) urged President Biden to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for Arizona, following the monsoons...

Sinema Bipartisan Bill Ensures Veterans, Servicemembers, Gold Star Families Receive Free Annual National Park Passes

WASHINGTON – Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema introduced the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks Act—bipartisan legislation that provides free annual passes to current military members and lifetime passes to veterans and members of Gold Star Families.
 
“Arizona’s veterans, servicemembers, and Gold Star Families make incredible sacrifices to keep our country safe and secure. Our bipartisan legislation represents a small thanks for their brave service and promotes access to our...

Now Law, Sinema Bipartisan Bill Authorizes Service Dog Training Therapy for Veterans

Sinema’s bipartisan PAWS Act authorizes VA to conduct pilot program on service dog training therapy for veterans

WASHINGTON – The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act—bipartisan legislation championed by Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Senator Thom Tillis (N.C.)—has been signed into law. Sinema’s bipartisan law authorizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a 5-year pilot program on service dog training therapy for veterans using a “train the trainer model”...

In Cochise County, Sinema Hosts Infrastructure Roundtable with Local Leaders

Senator discussed with Cochise County leaders what her bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would deliver for the region

SIERRA VISTA – Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable discussion this past week with local leaders in Cochise County to discuss her bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which recently passed the U.S. Senate 69-30—and would provide historic investments to upgrade Cochise County’s roads, broadband access, power supply, water...

Highlighting Pinal County Infrastructure, Sinema Hosts Roundtable with Local Leaders

Senator’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act paves the way for major upgrades in Pinal County – contains funding for all currently-authorized Indian Water Settlements, including Gila River Indian Community

CASA GRANDE – Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted an infrastructure roundtable earlier this week with local Pinal County leaders to discuss the Sinema-led bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which makes historic and direct investments for...

At Tucson International Airport, Sinema Hosts Infrastructure Roundtable with Local Leaders

Senator discussed with Tucson leaders how her bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would directly benefit the region

TUCSON – Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable discussion earlier this week with local leaders at Tucson International Airport to discuss her bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—which recently passed the U.S. Senate 69-30. The historic legislation would provide investments to upgrade Tucson’s roads, broadband access, power...