Longtime Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, a Democrat from Arizona, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer treatment. He had served in the House for over 20 years, most recently as the chair of the Natural Resources Committee. Grijalva was known for his progressive stances and commitment to environmental policies.
Grijalva’s death leaves the House Democrats with a narrow majority, as the Republicans now hold 218 seats to the Democrats’ 213. He began his career as a community organizer in Tucson before moving on to serve on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board and the Pima County Board of Supervisors.
Grijalva’s passing comes just weeks after the sudden death of fellow House Democrat Sylvester Turner of Texas. His commitment to producing lasting change through environmental policies was a defining aspect of his career. He served as co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus from 2009 to 2019 and was known for his fearless leadership of the Natural Resources Committee.
Grijalva’s staff issued a statement praising his dedication to future generations, often quoting him as saying “It’s for the babies.” His death marks a significant loss for Capitol Hill and the Democratic Party. The details surrounding his funeral arrangements and potential successor remain to be determined as this story continues to develop.
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