Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 47 House Democrats signed a public comment letter opposing the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of protections for the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement:
“Today, the Phoenix City Council will consider redirecting Transportation 2050 revenues to pay for street repairs. While we await details of the proposal, I’m alarmed by the possibility that funds for the South-Central Light Rail extension could be diverted for this purpose.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a resolution on the role of a free press in a democratic society and urging President Trump to cease attacking the media and excluding journalists asking questions critical of the President.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Inspector General, requesting an immediate investigation into reports of widespread physical and sexual abuse of migrant children in federal custody.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement:
“Earlier today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after Conference with the Senate. I was pleased and proud to have led several efforts that are in the final bill and should soon become law.
Republicans vote to continue taxpayer subsidization of ranchers who engage in illegal grazing
Washington, DC – Last night, House Republicans rejected an amendment offered by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to end taxpayer subsidization of ranchers, like Cliven Bundy, who engage in illegal grazing.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement:
“President Trump’s meeting today with Vladimir Putin of Russia was an appalling display of self-serving posturing by both men. Americans should expect such behavior from President Putin. They should not expect, however, to be misrepresented and abandoned by the President of the United States.
After indictments of 12 Russian military intelligence officers, Democrats object to friendly meeting with a known adversary without preconditions
Washington, DC – Today, Reps.