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Washington, DC – Today the House of Representatives voted to strip the “Enable DREAMers to Serve” amendment that passed in a bipartisan manner in the House Armed Services Committee and was added to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Congressman Gallego released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Yesterday Congressman Ruben Gallego sent a letter to Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner and to the Chairman of the House Rules Committee Pete Sessions urging them not to strike Rep.
Phoenix, AZ – Today the Arizona Board of Regents announced that it will comply with Judge Arthur Anderson’s ruling and will allow DACA students who meet the residency requirements to pay in-state tuition at Arizona universities.
Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
Phoenix, AZ – Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Arthur Anderson ruled in favor of in-state tuition for DACA recipients in Arizona. In the ruling Judge Anderson states that “The circumstance under which a person enters the U.S. does not determine that person’s lawful presence here” and that DHS considers DACA recipients to be here legally.
Washington, DC – Last night Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) released a letter from 25 Republicans asking the House Rules Committee to strike the amendment “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” from the NDAA language that will reach the House floor next week.
Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Ruben Gallego introduced the “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment urges the Secretary of Defense to consider allowing DACA-eligible individuals to serve in the military. DACA already grants work permits but doesn’t allow DREAMers to join our Armed Forces.
Phoenix, AZ – The winners of Arizona’s 7th District Congressional Art Competition are:
Washington, DC – El día de la igualdad salarial marca la fecha en que el salario de las mujeres finalmente alcanza la cantidad que los hombres ganaron el año previo.
En el día de la igualdad salarial, el Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones: