Press Releases
Gallego Urges FTC to Investigate Predatory, Anticompetitive Practices Targeting Renters
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan urging the Commission to take action against predatory and deceptive practices used by corporate landlords against Arizona families. “The ambiguous, hidden fees that some Arizona renters face can create a serious financial burden, particularly for families, seniors, and Arizonans with disabilities. This constitutes a serious misrepresentation of the sticker price of a rental … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
Gallego Introduces Slate of Bills to Ensure Whole-of-Government Approach in the Fight Against Fentanyl
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), introduced three bills that, together, will ensure a whole-of-government approach in the fight to stop the flow of fentanyl and keep Arizonans safe. “Every day, dangerous, illicit fentanyl continues to flow across our border and endanger Arizonans,” said Rep. Gallego. “My number one priority is Arizonans’ safety, which is why I am proud to introduce these bills that will ensure we have an all-hands-on-deck response to this crisis. I look forward to … Continue Reading
August 29, 2024
Following Gallego Calls, Administration Approves New Maricopa County Clean Air Credits Rule
PHOENIX - Today, the White House announced the conditional approval of a new rule which will allow for new offsets to create clean air credits in Maricopa County. Following the announcement, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released this statement: “Thanks to our CHIPS and Science Act, Maricopa County has become the national hub for semiconductor and clean energy manufacturing - creating good paying jobs and growing our economy,” said Rep. Gallego. “But regulations and red tape threaten to hold … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Gallego Announces Nearly $50 Million Coming to Support Arizona Border Communities
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced $47,340,665 in funding from the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) is coming to Arizona to support border communities on the frontlines of the border crisis. “I am proud to have helped secure this critical funding for Arizona,” said Rep. Gallego. “Our border communities are on the frontlines of the border crisis, and we cannot leave them to deal with it on their own. I won’t stop fighting for more funding - like that announced today - and … Continue Reading
August 26, 2024
Gallego Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Against Rent-Pricing Company RealPage
PHOENIX - Today, the Department of Justice announced it has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against rent-pricing company RealPage Inc. “Earlier this year, I called on the Administration to investigate RealPage because I saw the negative impacts their unfair practices were having on Arizonans - raising rents and overcharging hardworking families by more than ten percent,” said Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03). “I’m glad that the DOJ has followed my lead and is working to stop these unfair, … Continue Reading
August 21, 2024
Gallego Fights for Yuma Economy, Calls on EPA to Not Punish City for Pollution Outside Its Control
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the Agency to use administrative flexibility to work with the City of Yuma to ensure that PM10 particulate matter standards are effectively targeting air pollution at the source. The City of Yuma’s unique position on the border means much of the City’s air pollution is outside of its control. “The bottom line is that PM10 enforcement measures may not effectively target a large part of … Continue Reading
August 20, 2024
Gallego Urges DHS to Prioritize CBP Staffing to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking and Keep Arizonans Safe
PHOENIX - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security urging his Department to prioritize the full deployment of fentanyl detection technology and the full staffing of Ports of Entry on the southern border when determining future personnel and resource distribution. “Fentanyl poses one of the greatest threats to our national security, killing thousands of Arizonans each year, and much of it is smuggled into the United States through Ports of Entry,” Rep. … Continue Reading
August 16, 2024
Gallego Announces $41.5 Million to Combat Veteran Homelessness in Arizona
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced that roughly $41,568,000 in federal funding is coming to Arizona to support homeless and at-risk veterans. The funding comes via the Department of Veterans Affairs’s (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) programs. “No one who served our nation in uniform should have to worry about having a safe place to call home. That’s why I am proud to have helped secure this funding to … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
Gallego Secures Over $950,000 for San Carlos Apache Police Department
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced $963,000 in Community Project Funding he secured is coming to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to provide their police department with vital equipment and resources. “My number one priority is Arizonans’ safety. But tribes in Arizona face unique challenges in keeping their members safe, including lack of resources,” said Rep. Gallego. “I’m proud to have secured this funding for the San Carlos Apache Police Department so their police officers … Continue Reading
August 14, 2024
Gallego Statement on New National Heat Strategy
PHOENIX - Today, the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the Interagency Working Group (IWG) released the first-ever National Heat Strategy for 2024-2030. Rep. Gallego released the following statement: “For years, I have led the push to fund the National Integrated Heat Health Information System. I am proud to see those efforts pay off today with the announcement of the first-ever National Heat Strategy,” said Rep. Gallego. “Today’s announcement is an important … Continue Reading
August 13, 2024
Gallego Fights for More Affordable Housing Opportunities in Arizona
PHOENIX - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Adrienne Todman urging the Department to provide much-needed relief to under-resourced public housing authorities (PHAs), including those in Arizona. The allocation of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) depends on several historical factors, resulting in the current allocation of HCVs favoring older cities over cities with more recent and rapid population growth and … Continue Reading
August 09, 2024
As Arizona Students Head Back to School, Gallego Introduces Bill to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
PHOENIX - As students across Arizona head back to school, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) this week introduced the Keeping Our Students in School Act to help school districts reduce chronic absenteeism. “Education allowed me to live my American dream. Now, as a dad, I want all Arizona kids to have that same opportunity. But we are currently leaving an entire generation behind,” said Rep. Gallego. “I’m proud to introduce this bill that will give schools the resources they need to ensure students … Continue Reading
August 08, 2024
Gallego Calls Out Administration for Insufficient Extreme Heat Response
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released the following statement in response to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra's visit to Phoenix to discuss extreme heat: “Once again, the Administration is all talk, no action when it comes to extreme heat in Arizona - calling on Arizonans to do more, yet refusing to take an active role or acknowledging the work that Arizona’s federal leaders, including myself, have already done. When hurricanes or tornadoes hit, … Continue Reading
August 06, 2024
Gallego Crosses the Aisle, Becomes First Democrat to Back Bill Expediting CBP Hiring
PHOENIX - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) has become the first Democrat to back the Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act. The legislation would remove the polygraph requirement for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) applicants who have prior law enforcement experience or military security clearances. “When I meet with CBP and border community leaders, one of the first things they mention to me is the shortage of CBP officers,” said Rep. Gallego. “Securing our border should be a bipartisan … Continue Reading
August 02, 2024
Gallego Backs Slate of Bipartisan Bills to Bring More Law Enforcement Funding to Arizona
PHOENIX - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced his support for a slate of bipartisan bills to increase law enforcement funding for Arizona communities. “Keeping Arizona families safe and secure is one of my top priorities, and that means investing in our local law enforcement,” said Rep. Gallego. “We must boost recruitment, fill vacancies, and ensure law enforcement officers have the training and resources they need. I am proud to support these bills, which will provide much-needed support … Continue Reading
August 01, 2024
Gallego Proposal to Ban Airline Family Seating Junk Fees Included in New DOT Rule
PHOENIX - Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule to ban airlines from charging junk fees for family seating. The rule comes after Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Junk Fees Prevention Act in April 2023 to eliminate burdensome hidden fees, including charging airline passengers for seating assignments when an adult needs to sit next to an accompanying child. “As a dad, I know first-hand that flying with kids is enough of a challenge without having to worry … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Gallego, Malliotakis Call on Biden Administration to Condemn Socialist Maduro Regime, Impose Sanctions
PHOENIX - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden condemning the actions of the Socialist Maduro regime in the recent Venezuelan elections and urging the Administration to impose sanctions. “As you know, Venezuelans bravely went to the polls over the weekend to have their voices heard, despite threats of violence from the brutal, Socialist Maduro regime,” the Members wrote. “The election that resulted, however, was neither … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
Gallego Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Colleagues in Condemning the Maduro Regime’s Sham Presidential Election
PHOENIX - Yesterday, the people of Venezuela voted in an election that was dubious from the start and was neither free nor fair. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-03) joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Peter Welch (D-VT), Rick Scott (R-FL), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tim Scott (R-SC) as well as Representatives Carlos Giménez (R-FL-28), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Chris Smith (R-NJ-04), … Continue Reading
July 26, 2024
Gallego Announces $400 Million in CHIPS Act Funding Coming to Peoria
PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), announced that U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor Technology, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $400 million in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This funding would support Amkor’s investment of approximately $2 billion and 2,000 jobs in Peoria, Arizona. “Once again, our CHIPS and Science Act is delivering for Arizona,” said Rep. Gallego. “The Valley of Sun is the national hub for … Continue Reading
July 24, 2024
Gallego Demands Answers, Accountability Following VA OIG Report on Phoenix VA
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), sent a letter to Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), demanding answers and accountability in response to the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report Care Concerns and Deficiencies in Facility Leaders’ and Staff’s Responses Following a Medical Emergency at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. “As an elected representative of Arizona’s veterans, and as a combat … Continue Reading