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Rep. Gallego to Speaker Boehner and House Rules Committee Chairman: Don’t Strip Out NDAA Provision on Military DREAMers Behind Closed Doors

May 12, 2015 Press Release

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.

Rep. Gallego Thanks Board of Regents for Complying with Court Ruling and allowing in-state Tuition for DACA recipients

May 7, 2015 Press Release

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:

Issues:
Education and Student Loans, Immigration

After Recent Court Ruling, Rep. Gallego Calls on Board of Regents to Move Forward with in-state tuition for DACA recipients

May 7, 2015 Press Release

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.

Issues:
Education and Student Loans, Immigration

Rep. Gallego Responds to Rep. Brooks’ Letter to the Rules Committee to Strike “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” language from NDAA

May 6, 2015 Press Release

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:  

Issues:
Immigration, National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Gallego Introduces “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act

April 29, 2015 Press Release

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.

Issues:
Immigration, National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Ruben Gallego Announces Winners of Arizona’s 7th District Congressional Art Competition

April 27, 2015 Press Release

Phoenix, AZ – The winners of Arizona’s 7th District Congressional Art Competition are:

Rep. Gallego calls on Arizona Board of Regents to Support Full In-State Tuition for DACA recipients

April 21, 2015 Press Release
“The Arizona Board of Regents’ proposal to give lower tuition to DACA recipients is a good step forward, however it doesn’t go far enough in ensuring that DREAMers – who have lived, been educated and grown up in our state – have access to the same tuition rates and opportunities as their Arizonan counterparts. For many young people this will make the difference between being able to attend college or not.
Issues:
Education and Student Loans, Immigration

Rep. Gallego Stands with Immigrant Families and Calls on Courts to Lift Injunction on President Obama’s Immigration Executive Action

April 17, 2015 Press Release
“I will continue working with the tireless advocates who are fighting to protect DACA and DAPA. One need only look at the streets of New Orleans today to see that our community is strong and full of energy. I know that we will win.
Issues:
Immigration

En el día de la igualdad salarial, el Congresista Gallego hace un llamado para pasar el “Paycheck Fairness Act”

April 14, 2015 Press Release

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:

On Equal Pay Day, Rep. Gallego Calls for Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

April 14, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Equal Pay Day marks the day into the year when women’s wages would finally catch up to the amount that men were paid in the previous year.

On Equal Pay Day, Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement calling for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act:

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