The federal government's practices for hiring veterans have emerged as a sticking point between the House and the Senate.
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April 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Natural Resources Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva led 47 Members of Congress in sending a letter urging the Biden Administration to immediately restore the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument and to strongly consider expanding the Monument in line with the original proposal of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.
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March 16, 2021
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PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that Wesley Community Center, Valle Del Sol, and Circle the City in Arizona’s 7th District will be joining the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program over the next six weeks.
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March 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Don Young (R-AK) reintroduced the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA).
March 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) joined House Democrats to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping package of pro-democracy and clean elections reforms. Rep. Gallego released the following statement:
March 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) joined House Democrats to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This bill is a bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build and restore trust between law enforcement and our communities. Rep. Gallego issued the following statement:
February 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with Reps. Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Alma Adams (D-NC), reintroduced H.R. 1197, the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act, to invest in and expand the United States’ diverse teacher workforce.
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February 18, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that Grisella M. Martinez will be joining his office as Chief of Staff.
“Grisella is a Capitol Hill veteran who brings years of policy expertise and skilled leadership to our team,” Rep. Gallego said. “I look forward to working with her on behalf of the people of Arizona’s 7th District.”
February 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Armed Services Committee selected Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) to Chair its new Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO).
January 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement:
“Our Union is more perfect today following the announcement that Secretary Austin has rid the Pentagon of unnecessary and bigoted efforts to ban transgender servicemembers from our armed forces.
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August 26, 2016
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The Confederate flag is being blocked from positions of prominence at veterans cemeteries nationwide, but it won’t be banned entirely.
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August 25, 2016
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Two members of Congress, including Arizona's Ruben Gallego, are sponsoring a bill to keep high-powered guns out of the hands of children.
The bill was introduced after the children of Charles Vacca gained national attention in their quest to ban assault weapons from being used by kids.
August 25, 2016
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This week, we celebrate 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed the law establishing the National Park Service, a historic moment for our country and our state.
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July 12, 2016
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Congressional Democrats introduced legislation Tuesday to crackdown on children's access to "military-style weapons" in an effort to prevent accidental gun deaths.
July 7, 2016
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Veterans who served our nation in uniform deserve the chance to serve our nation in the federal government.
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July 5, 2016
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In a study called “the first-ever comprehensive estimate” of its total economic value, the lands and programs of the National Park Service were reckoned to be worth around $92 billion to the American people. According to Professor Linda J.
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June 29, 2016
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Phoenix, joined Arizona gun-control advocates on a conference call Wednesday to again call for stricter gun laws in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub.
“Each of us are here today to say enough is enough,” said Gallego, who was joined by gun-control advocates and victims of gun violence on the call.
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March 1, 2016
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The FAA's decision to implement new flight paths for aircraft departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a severe impact on the quality of life for many Phoenix residents. Rep. Ruben Gallego calls on Congress to pass legislation to compel the FAA to consider steps to mitigate aircraft noise-related concerns.
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January 6, 2016
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Mr. Speaker,
For too long, calls for Congress to pass common sense gun control measures, heart-filled appeals from concerned Americans of all ages and ideologies, including gun owners, have fallen on deaf ears.
Despite the mounting death toll, Republican leadership has refused to consider any new measures to address the devastating impact of gun violence in America.
January 6, 2016
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I thank my colleague and join in strong opposition to this rule that will bring forward dangerous legislation that harms women, seniors, and families across America.
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