Press Releases
Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Compensate Arizona Uranium Miners Exposed to Radiation
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) signed on to the Uranium Miners and Workers Act of 2023, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure fair compensation for illnesses experienced by Arizona miners who worked in uranium mines before proper safety procedures were established. “Arizona miners put themselves in harm’s way to support our state and nation’s economy,” said Rep. Gallego. “That’s why we need to ensure they are fairly compensated and have access to the care … Continue Reading
August 08, 2023
Gallego Applauds Biden for Establishing the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) applauded the Biden Administration for heeding the call of Tribal leaders and establishing the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) “The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world and the ancestral home of numerous tribes. It is also an economic driver for Northern Arizona, generating millions of dollars from … Continue Reading
August 08, 2023
Gallego Statement on Biden’s Arizona Visit
PHOENIX, AZ - Last night, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) spoke with President Biden following his arrival in Arizona. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) “I am grateful that President Biden has chosen to visit our state at this critical time. As Arizonans continue to deal with relentless extreme heat, I was grateful to have the opportunity to speak with the President about the need for FEMA to declare extreme heat a disaster. Just as northeasterners don’t have to … Continue Reading
August 04, 2023
Gallego Backs Bill Supporting Arizona Chips Manufacturing While Maintaining Environmental Protections
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced he is cosponsoring the bipartisan, bicameral Building Chips in America Act, which will maximize the opportunity to bring microchip manufacturing back to America while maintaining bedrock environmental protections for clean air and water. The legislation is led by Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Scott Peters (CA-50) and Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN). “Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, Arizona is seeing some of the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2023
Gallego Calls for Local Labor, Strong Safety Standards in Semiconductor Manufacturing
PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent letters to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to request briefings regarding preserved labor shortages, efforts to ensure employment of local workers, and health and safety standards at manufacturing sites funded by the CHIP and Science Act of 2022. The CHIPS and Science Act provides $52.7 billion for semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, … Continue Reading
August 02, 2023
Gallego Presses Homeland Security on Migrant Shelter Funding After Lackluster Response from FEMA
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a second letter to the administration regarding funding allocations for the Shelter and Services Program, the program that is meant to support Arizona’s border communities for shelter and other services related to non-citizens migrants released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody.In the letter, addressed to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayarkos, Rep. Gallego writes, “In June 2023 I wrote directly to the Federal Emergency Management … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Support Builds for Bipartisan Gallego Bill to Add Extreme Heat to FEMA Disaster List
PHOENIX, AZ - As temperatures in Arizona top 110 degrees for nearly a straight month, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) today announced a growing coalition in support of his bipartisan Extreme Heat Emergency Act that includes the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the National Association of Counties. The legislation would add extreme heat to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) list of major disaster qualifying events. “Local elected leaders are on the … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Amid Historic Heat, Gallego, Bonamici, Markey Announce Legislation to Direct $100 Million to Combat Health Risks of Extreme Heat
PHOENIX, AZ - Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today reintroduced the Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related (HEAT) Illness and Deaths Act to address the rising health risks of extreme heat. The announcement follows Earth’s hottest day on record, the predicted hottest day in the past 125,000 years, and new national and local responses to extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to this kind of heat can have dangerous … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
PASSED: Gallego Fentanyl Policy Included in Senate NDAA
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, the U.S. Senate passed an anti-fentanyl money laundering policy pushed by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) as part of their version of the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision was introduced in the House by Rep. Gallego as the Buck Stops Here Act. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) “Fentanyl continues to take a devastating toll on Arizona families and communities. I applaud the Senate for passage of this policy which will … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Gallego Applauds Bipartisan Senate Amendment Reauthorizing the Firefighter Cancer Registry
PHOENIX, AZ — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) applauded the U.S. Senate for approving a bipartisan amendment to their National Defense Authorization Act reauthorizing the Firefighter Cancer Registry, a program requiring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to maintain a voluntary cancer registry of firefighters. “Arizona’s first responders deserve all the medical care they need, no questions asked,” said Rep. Gallego. “That’s why I’m grateful the Senate pushed forward … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
STATEMENT: Rep. Gallego on White House’s Actions to Combat Extreme Heat
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s newly announced measures to protect workers and communities from extreme heat. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03): “Far too many people are dying or falling ill from these extreme temperatures. For months, Mayor Gallego and I have asked for federal officials to step in and provide assistance. I am thankful the administration is listening to our call … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Gallego Joins Bipartisan Effort to Bolster Mining Education
PHEONIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) signed on to the bipartisan Mining Schools Act lead by Reps. Burgess Owens (UT-04) and Jim Costa (CA-21). The legislation would increase and improve opportunities for America’s university and college mining and geological programs to prepare students to meet future energy needs. “Arizona has long been a leader in clean energy and transportation technology, chips manufacturing, and more,” said Rep. Gallego. “But to continue building … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Gallego Calls for Federal Workplace Heat Safety Standards
PHOENIX, AZ - This week, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) joined Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), and 109 bicameral Members of Congress in calling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to implement a federal workplace heat standard as quickly as possible. There are currently no federal laws that specifically protect workers from extreme heat. “This record-breaking heat is dangerous for all Arizonans, but especially for those who work outside,” … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Gallego, Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter CCP Influence in Latin America
PHOENIX, AZ - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) joined House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), today to introduce the bipartisan Inter-American Development Bank Transparency Act. The bill would require the Treasury to inform Congress of the CCP's coercive tactics at the Inter-American Development … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave, Gallego, Stanton, & Grijalva Call for Emergency Low-Income Utility Assistance
PHOENIX, AZ - As much of the state hits record high temperatures, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) called on House leadership to pass emergency funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “As temperatures rise, so do electric bills, and I know that many Arizona families struggle to keep up,” said Rep. Gallego. “I’m proud to join my colleagues from Arizona and other heat-stricken communities in requesting emergency … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
Gallego Calls on Airlines to Help with Passport Backlog, Remind Travelers of Renewal Requirements
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) joined 76 of his colleagues in calling on major airlines and booking companies to better inform customers of passport requirements for their travel during or shortly after the booking process. “My team has heard countless horror stories of constituents sent into a panic when they learn their still-valid passport won’t be accepted when they reach their travel destination,” said Rep. Gallego. “These hassles cause undue burdens on travelers who … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
Gallego, Watson Coleman Introduce The SHADE Act To Combat Rising Temperatures In Cities
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Saving Hazardous and Declining Environments (SHADE) Act to create a grant program under the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to plant trees in formerly redlined districts and other overburdened communities. The legislation comes as Phoenix faces a historic 21-day-and-counting streak of 110+ degree weather. “With communities across the United States experiencing record heat … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Gallego Signs on to Bipartisan Bill to Increase Health Care Price Transparency
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) cosponsored the bipartisan Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act. The bill would increase price transparency requirements, including for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), hospitals, and insurers. “Healthcare companies - particularly PBMs - have been operating in secret for too long, and it’s costing Arizona families. It is only reasonable that we increase transparency and require them to … Continue Reading
July 07, 2023
Rep. Gallego Announces Paternity Leave Following the Birth of His Daughter Isla
PHOENIX, AZ — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced he will take paternity leave following the birth of his daughter, Isla. Statement from Rep. Gallego (AZ-03): “Sydney and I are proud to welcome our daughter Isla into the world. These past few days together as a new family have been wonderful, and we are lucky that mom and daughter are healthy and home. “Caring for a newborn is not easy, and as a dad, I need to be there for my family. This is not … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
Gallego Moves to Extend the Use of the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) today joined, as an original cosponsor, Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s legislation allowing the Barry M. Goldwater Range to continue operations in Arizona. “As a member of both the Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees, I’m proud to play a key role in extending the Barry M. Goldwater Range’s lifetime in Arizona,” said Rep. Gallego. “The Goldwater Range exemplifies Arizona’s unique ties to the U.S. Military. With thousands of servicemembers who … Continue Reading