Press Releases
Gallego Announces $10 Million for Affordable Housing in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), announced Arizona will receive a $10 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support Choice Neighborhoods Implementation in Phoenix. “As our city continues to experience a crisis of housing affordability, I’m excited to announce $10 million in federal affordable housing funding is coming to Phoenix,” said Rep. Gallego. “The Choice Neighborhoods program supports stable housing options for the most … Continue Reading
April 14, 2023
Gallego Visits Western Arizona, Meets With Officials in Parker and Yuma
YUMA, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC), met with officials and stakeholders in Parker and Yuma. As a member of the HNRC Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, Rep. Gallego discussed the ongoing western water crisis with La Paz County and Colorado River Indian Tribe leaders in Parker. In the afternoon, he held a listening session with growers, producers, ranchers, and other agricultural stakeholders at the Yuma Center … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Gallego Highlights Insulin Price Cap for Medicare Recipients
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) held a press conference with local stakeholders at Valle del Sol highlighting the impact of the $35 a month insulin price cap for Medicare beneficiaries instituted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “For decades, politicians in D.C. tried to take on Big Pharma and lower prescription drug costs and failed time and time again,” said Rep. Gallego. “President Biden and House Democrats got it done, delivering a cap on the cost of insulin for our … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Gallego Joins Congressional Amicus Brief on Imminent Threat to Medication Abortion Access
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 239 Democratic Representatives and Senators in sending an amicus curiae brief regarding the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA. On April 7th, an extremist, Trump-appointed judge in Texas issued an unprecedented decision suspending the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Mifepristone, a drug approved for over 20 years for safe, medication-assisted abortions and miscarriage treatments. Following the filing of the … Continue Reading
April 11, 2023
Gallego Statement on Biden Administration Draft Environmental Analysis for Colorado River Basin
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Reclamation released the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Near-term Colorado River Operations, an environmental analysis outlining alternatives and tools needed to manage drought in the Colorado River Basin and strengthen water security in the West. Rep. Ruben Gallego, a member of the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, issued the following statement: “Today’s draft … Continue Reading
April 11, 2023
Gallego Statement on Court Ruling Against Abortion Pill Access
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a District Court Judge in Texas issued a ruling striking down a decades-old FDA decision approving a commonly used abortion pill. Following the ruling, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) issued the following statement: “Ruling after ruling from draconian, conservatives judges have made clear that all reproductive freedoms are under attack and that no woman should consider her rights safe. This is extremely alarming and down-right unacceptable. And while the … Continue Reading
April 07, 2023
Gallego Statement on Court Ruling Against Abortion Pill Access
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a District Court Judge in Texas issued a ruling striking down a decades-old FDA decision approving a commonly used abortion pill. Following the ruling, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) issued the following statement: “Ruling after ruling from draconian, conservatives judges have made clear that all reproductive freedoms are under attack and that no woman should consider her rights safe. This is extremely alarming and down-right unacceptable. And while the … Continue Reading
April 07, 2023
Rep. Gallego Touts Junk Fees Prevention Act at Sky Harbor Press Conference
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) visited Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to discuss his new bill, the Junk Fees Prevention Act. The bill seeks to eliminate burdensome fees imposed on consumers and increase transparency by requiring the full prices of services be provided upfront.At the airport, Rep. Gallego specifically highlighted how the bill would eliminate charging airline passengers for seating assignments when an adult needs to sit next to an accompanying child … Continue Reading
April 06, 2023
Gallego Celebrates Funding Announcement for Arizona Water Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, joined federal, state, local and tribal officials for a ceremony and press conference commemorating a system conservation agreement and $83 million for a reclaimed water pipeline project that will generate up to 125,000 acre-feet of system conservation water in just this year. “As I’ve said time and time again, protecting Arizona’s water requires an all … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
Gallego Introduces Legislation to Implement Universal Full-Day Kindergarten
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), introduced the Universal Full-Day Kindergarten Act, a bill which would create a grant program aimed at expanding access to full-day Kindergarten for families across the country. “Arizona’s children deserve the same educational opportunities as children in states across the country,” said Rep. Gallego. “As a father, I’m greatly concerned that many states, including Arizona, … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
JUNK FEES NO MORE: Gallego and Jackson Introduce Legislation to Prevent Unfair Hidden Costs for Consumers
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) today introduced the Junk Fee Prevention Act to eliminate burdensome and oftentimes hidden fees imposed on consumers when purchasing tickets, hotel rooms, and other forms of entertainment. The bill seeks to increase transparency by requiring the full prices of services be provided upfront and eliminate the excessive fees that costs American billions of dollars each year. “When a concert ticket is listed at $50 and the … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
Gallego Celebrates Finland Joining NATO
Washington, D.C. - Today, Finland officially joined the NATO security alliance, a move precipitated by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unjust and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Rep. Ruben Gallego, a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission and ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following statement: “When Vladimir Putin launched his brutal campaign of aggression against Ukraine, he saw NATO and Europe as too weak … Continue Reading
April 03, 2023
Gallego Bill Waiving Copayments for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans Takes Effect
Phoenix, AZ - Today, Rep. Gallego celebrated the Department of Veterans Affairs announcement that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA, a move estimated to impact approximately 25,000 American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans. The rule was established by Rep. Gallego’s Native American Veteran Parity in Access to Care Today Act, which was included in the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Reps. Gallego and Williams Introduce Legislation to Increase Higher Education Access for Dreamers
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05) today reintroduced the Higher Education Dream Act, legislation to remove barriers preventing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients—otherwise known as Dreamers—from higher education institutions and federal financial aid. “If we want to keep the American dream alive, we need to make sure anyone—regardless of immigration status—has the opportunity to get the education they deserve,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
March 22, 2023
Gallego Hosts Roundtable on the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) joined Indigenous leaders and advocates for a roundtable discussion on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Joining tribal leaders from across the state, the roundtable discussed the issue of trafficking with Arizona sober living facilities and how tribal, local, state, and federal leaders can end the MMIP epidemic. “Hearing from tribal leaders today, it is clear to me there’s much more work to be done to end the … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
Gallego Introduces Legislation to Restore 2018 Banking Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), along with Rep. Katie Porter, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and 50 other members of Congress, today introduced the Secure Viable Banking Act to restore banking regulations rolled back by then-President Trump in 2018. The 2018 law, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, repealed portions of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations that helped cause the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. “In 2018 I stood up against the the big … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Gallego Bill to Allow Dreamers to Join the Military
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) today introduced the Fight for the American Dream Act, legislation that creates a pathway for participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program to join and serve in the United States military. “Brought to the United States as children, DACA recipients have worked their entire lives to achieve their American dream. They’ve attended college, started businesses, and contributed so much to the … Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Gallego Leads Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement and Protect Public Safety in Indian Country
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), along with Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-03) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens Tribal law enforcement and increases public safety in Indian Country. The bill addresses federal inefficiencies that hurt Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement recruitment and retention, increases the effectiveness of … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Arizona Workers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined workers, labor leaders, and fellow members of Congress to introduce H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), bipartisan legislation that strengthens federal laws protecting workers’ rights to join a union. “When workers form unions, they can access higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. Every worker in Arizona deserves the right to join a union if they choose to, and this … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Supports Arizona Workers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined workers, labor leaders, and fellow members of Congress to introduce H.R. 20, the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), bipartisan legislation that strengthens federal laws protecting workers’ rights to join a union. “When workers form unions, they can access higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. Every worker in Arizona deserves the right to join a union if they choose to, and this … Continue Reading