Press Releases
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego delivered the first-ever “State of the District” speech for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, highlighting issues affecting local businesses and Arizona’s economy.
Washington, DC – The Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Chicanos Por La Causa has been awarded an $800,000 grant by the Administration for Children and Families’ Community Economic Development program to support job creation and economic development in Arizona.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced more than $300 million in grant awards under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program to help low-income veteran families prevent homelessness.
Washington, DC – El Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones sobre el acuerdo entre el gobierno de Colombia y las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC):
“El acuerdo de paz anunciado hoy entre el gobierno Colombiano y los FARC marca al fin al conflict más largo en nuestro hemisferio.
Washington, DC – Today, the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group signed a historic peace accord, ending more than five decades of conflict in the country.
Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C.- The large-scale display of Confederate flags in national veterans cemeteries will no longer be allowed, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced in a letter to Congress.
Washington, DC – Today marks the 4 year anniversary of the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
Washington, DC – On Friday, President Obama signed a bill to rename the United States Post Office located at 522 North Central Ave in Phoenix as the “Ed Pastor Post Office.”
The proposal (HR 4010) was introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and was strongly supported by the entire Arizona Congressional delegation.
Washington, DC – Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it approved Arizona’s plan to re-open enrollment for KidsCare, the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, after the program had been frozen for several years.
The state has estimated that 30,000 to 40,000 children will be eligible for coverage once the freeze ends on July 26.
Washington, DC – The Department of Education announced that Friendly House will receive grant funding through the Talent Search program, which provides assistance to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education.