Arizona Sen. Gallego backs bill to combat U.S. obesity crisis

Published June 10, 2025 12:46pm ET



(The Center Square) – Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, announced his support for a bill aimed at helping America’s obesity crisis. 

Almost one-third of Arizona residents struggle with obesity. Specifically, 27% of Arizonans who are over 65 have obesity, the American Diabetes Association said.

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