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Congressman Ruben Gallego

Representing the 7th District of Arizona

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Congressman Ruben Gallego Joins the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus as Vice-Chair for the 114th Congress

February 24, 2015 Press Release
“I am proud to join the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus as one of the new vice-chairs. LGBT people deserve equal rights and protections and I am committed to continuing to work for that goal. “Since it was established in 2008, the LGBT Equality Caucus Members have been leaders in advancing issues important to the LGTB Community and I look forward to continuing that work while bringing a diverse perspective as we fight for issues that affect LGBT Americans.”

House Democrats Release Letter Urging Speaker Boehner to Pass a Clean Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill

February 19, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Pete Aguilar released a letter to Speaker John Boehner, urging him to bring a clean Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill to the House floor for a vote. The letter - which explains that the current DHS funding bill with anti-immigrant riders will not be approved by the Senate or signed into law by President Obama - was signed by 119 Members of Congress.

Congressman Ruben Gallego Co-Sponsors Clean DHS Funding Bill

February 12, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congressman Ruben Gallego signed up as a co-sponsor to H.R. 861 – a clean DHS funding bill introduced by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Congresswoman Nita Lowey. 

Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:

Issues:
Immigration, National Security and Foreign Policy

Gallego on President’s AUMF Proposal

February 11, 2015 Press Release
“As a U.S. Marine veteran, I fought to clear areas in Iraq that are in fact now held by ISIS unfortunately. ISIS is a threat to the United States and our allies in the region, and must be defeated.

Rep. Gallego on Arizonan Kayla Mueller’s Death

February 10, 2015 Press Release
“Kayla was a kind and compassionate young woman who devoted her life to helping people in need in Arizona and around the world. She was a beam of light and hope to those that knew her and everyone whose life she touched. Although Kayla is no longer with us, she left a mark in this world and her example of service, love and faith lives on.

Rep. Gallego on Arizonan Kayla Mueller Held Captive by ISIS

February 6, 2015 Press Release
“Kayla Mueller is a young woman from Arizona who has devoted her career to helping people in need and serving others around the world. Over a year ago Kayla was helping refugee families in Syria who were forced to leave their home when she was taken captive by ISIS.

Gallego on Senate Voting Down Anti-immigrant DHS Funding Bill

February 3, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today the Senate voted down a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which contains several anti-immigrant amendments that would roll back the President’s Executive Orders to provide Deferred Action and protect DREAMers and parents of U.S. citizen children from deportation. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:

Gallego’s Statement on African American History Month

February 2, 2015 Press Release
“February is a month of celebration but also a month to reflect on how far we have come and how work much is still left to do in the pursuit of justice and equality. I look forward to continuing to work alongside African American leaders and pastors in Arizona in the fight for social justice.”

Gallego’s Statement on the President’s Budget

February 2, 2015 Press Release
“The budget proposal that President Obama laid out guarantees that more Americans can participate in our economic recovery – it’ll help grow workers’ pay, expand child care, provide tax relief for the middle class and access to the education and training that American workers need to earn higher wages. It also provides additional funds to expand access, quality of care and benefits that veterans and our families receive.
Issues:
Budget and Fiscal Responsibility

Rep. Ruben Gallego Joins the Quiet Skies Caucus

January 28, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Following a meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week concerning noise caused by the flight path changes in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Rep. Ruben Gallego today joined the Quiet Skies Caucus to bring attention to the issue of aircraft noise and its negative effects.

 Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:

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