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Washington, DC – In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, there has been an uptick in anti-refugee sentiment, and some Republicans have even proposed that the United States end refugee resettlement altogether.
Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:
Washington, DC – Congressman Ruben Gallego announced today his office is seeking a Wounded Warrior fellow to serve as an Intake Case Worker in his Phoenix, Arizona Congressional Office. Primary responsibilities of the position will include processing constituents with casework issues and communicating with constituents who contact the office.
Washington, DC –Rep. Ruben Gallego and four cosponsors announced that they will introduce the Delivering Opportunities for Care and Services (DOCS) for Veterans Act to improve medical services and care for our nation’s veterans.
Washington, DC – The Air Force announced Tuesday that it is considering delaying the retirement of the A-10 Warthog aircraft.
Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Ruben Gallego and 14 cosponsors introduced the FAA Community Accountability Act to give local communities a say in the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision-making process regarding flight paths.
Washington, DC – The Department of Transportation announced today that the City of Phoenix’s Grand Canal Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project has been awarded a $10.3 million grant by the department’s National Infrastructure Investments or TIGER VII Discretionary Grant Program.
Washington, DC – Congressman Ruben Gallego signed up as a co-sponsor to H.R. 3785, a bill introduced by Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) that would remove the offensive and arcane language characterizing immigrants as “aliens” from federal law and agency documentation.
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Ruben Gallego, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, and 38 Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch requesting a meeting to discuss steps that can be taken to address gun violence in minority communities.
Washington, DC – The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics recently recognized four organizations in Arizona’s 7th District as “Bright Spots in Hispanic Education.”
Congressman Gallego delivered a floor speech yesterday congratulating the Bright Spots in his district. His remarks, as prepared:
Washington, DC –
Congressman Ruben Gallego will host a community dialogue on the need to restore the Voting Rights Act, along with a celebration of the VRA’s 50th anniversary in collaboration with his African American Advisory Council.