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Gallego Votes to Act on Infant Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) voted to pass H.R. 7790, a supplemental appropriations bill to provide $28 million in emergency funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address the urgent infant formula shortage and prevent a similar shortage from ever happening again. He also voted to pass H.R. 7791, the Access to Baby Formula Act, which will boost access to baby formula for families who rely on the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to feed their … Continue Reading
May 17, 2022
Gallego Votes to Support Workforce Training Programs
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today voted to pass H.R 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA). Reauthorizing and strengthening WIOA funding that expired in 2020, the bill allocates $74 billion over six years in job programs and job training for adults, youth, and dislocated workers. This bill will surge resources to local WIOA job training programs like the ones Rep. Gallego has fought to have funded through the Community Project Funding Program - … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Gallego Announces 15 Community Project Selections for Fiscal Year 2023 Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced the selection of 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he submitted to the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of Arizona’s seventh congressional district for the Fiscal Year 2023. In addition to meeting a diverse array of community needs, these projects will bring a total of over $37 million to Arizona's 7th District if funded by the committee and signed into law. “I am incredibly proud that last year our office … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
Gallego, Davids Call on IRS to Increase Gas Mileage Deductions for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with 16 other members of Congress, sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig requesting the IRS increase the 2022 optional standard mileage rate used to deduct the cost of operating an automobile for business purposes. The lawmakers cite the rise in gas prices that have occurred in the months since the revenue service issued the 2022 rates as a necessary reason to increase the mileage … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
Gallego Announces Over $2.6 Million in Funding for Sky Harbor
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly announced over $2.6 million in new federal grant money for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The grant allocates $2,602,800 from the Federal Aviation Administration to go towards expanding the Terminal 4, South Concourse 1 apron to 45,000 square yards. The expansion will support increased use of commercial service aviation facilities. “The Biden Administration continues to deliver for Arizonans,” said. Rep. Ruben … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
Gallego Testifies in Support of his Roadless Rule Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands today in support of his bill H.R. 279, the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021. Click here to watch Rep. Gallego’s testimony. The Roadless Rule was adopted in 2001 to preserve 58.5 million acres of national forest wildland in 39 states that lacked permanent protections. Despite the proven benefits of maintaining intact roadless … Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Gallego Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Phoenix, AZ — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s seventh congressional district. 40 students submitted art for this year’s competition, and a panel of local judges from the seventh congressional district determined the first, second, and third place winners. “I am incredibly proud of the students who submitted pieces for this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Their work reflects the creativity and excellence of … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Gallego Votes for the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today released the following statement applauding the House Passage of S. 3522 the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement: “Two months into the Russian invasion, Ukraine continues to stand strong against Putin’s unfathomable aggression and horrific crimes. But this war is far from over, and to ensure Ukraine remains a sovereign democracy, the United States cannot let … Continue Reading
April 19, 2022
Gallego Joins City of Phoenix and Valley Metro to Tout Infrastructure Investments in Downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) joined officials from the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro, along with community & business leaders for a tour and review of current and future light rail extensions in the city. “Nearly a year ago, I visited the start of the South Central Light Rail Extension here in downtown Phoenix to talk about how the then-Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework would help build a better transit system for Phoenix,” said Rep. Gallego. “Well, what was a … Continue Reading
April 19, 2022
Gallego and Watson Coleman Introduce Bill to Combat the Causes and Impacts of Excess Urban Heat
WASHINGTON, DC - With heat waves expected to become longer and more frequent due to climate change, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022. The bill creates a competitive grant program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide funding for eligible entities to combat the causes and mitigate the effects of excess urban heat. “Anyone who steps outside in Phoenix during the summer … Continue Reading
April 18, 2022
JOINT STATEMENT: Gallego and Case on Congressional Delegation to Pacific Islands Countries
PALAU - Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations of the House Armed Services Committee, joined by Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), Co-Chair of the Pacific Island Caucus and member of the House Committee on Appropriations, led a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers to key Pacific Islands countries this week to meet with allies and partners in the region, to include key military and civilian leaders, and senior members of the U.S. diplomatic … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Gallego Announces More Than $176 Million in Transit Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly announced a $176,038,057 investment in Arizona transit made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding, which enables Arizona transit agencies like Valley Metro to modernize and expand services, includes $99,631,345 in funding for the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. “As the Valley continues to grow, our public transportation should meet the demand of our metro area’s bustling economy,” said Rep. Gallego. “Thanks to the … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Gallego Announces More Than $176 Million in Transit Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly announced a $176,038,057 investment in Arizona transit made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding, which enables Arizona transit agencies like Valley Metro to modernize and expand services, includes $99,631,345 in funding for the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. “As the Valley continues to grow, our public transportation should meet the demand of our metro area’s bustling economy,” said Rep. Gallego. “Thanks to the … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Gallego, Sánchez Lead Letter Calling on Census Bureau to Address Undercounting in 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 43 of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Commerce Department and the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concern about the undercount of Latino, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native populations in the 2020 Census. The letter states that without corrective action, the undercounts reflected in the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) and lack of … Continue Reading
April 05, 2022
VIDEO: Gallego Talks Europe, Reducing Civilian Harm at Hearing with Secretary of Defense
Click here to watch a stream of the full committee hearing. Here are Rep. Gallego’s full questioning to Sec. Austin: Rep. Gallego: Secretary Austin, can you explain the concept of integrated deterrence in a little more detail? Are there any examples you can share where we have seen it succeed thus far, especially if there's any NATO examples? Sec. Austin: I think you heard me say a bit earlier that integrated deterrence really means using all the capability and capacity in all … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
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April 01, 2022
Gallego Urges Ducey to Use American Rescue Plan Funds for Gas Price Relief
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) sent a letter to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey urging the governor to direct a portion the second tranche of Arizona’s Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF) from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) to provide relief from rising gas prices to Arizona families. The second tranche of funding, over $2 billion, is expected to become available in the coming weeks. The letter read in part: “As you are aware, supply chain challenges caused by the … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
Rep. Gallego, Espaillat Lead Push to Protect Immigrants Seeking COVID-19 Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led a letter urging Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to expand the current guidelines for Protected Areas Policy to include COVID-19 medical centers and to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. “The COVID-19 virus does not discriminate. To better protect our communities we must allow everyone, regardless of immigration status, to safely access the healthcare they … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
Gallego, Bacon Introduce Legislation to Bolster Support to Baltic Allies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Don Bacon (NE-02), Co-Chairs of the House Baltic Caucus, introduced the Baltic Defense and Deterrence Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill codifies the Baltic Security Initiative (BSI) secured this year by Reps. Gallego and Bacon in the FY22 federal spending package and creates a complementary initiative at the U.S. Department of State. “With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin has shown his blatant disregard for democracy,” said Rep. Ruben … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
Gallego, Senator Ben Ray Luján Introduce Bill to Address Teacher Retention, Recruitment and Shortage Crisis
Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing, and Designing (Teachers LEAD) Act directs the Secretary of Education to award grants for teacher leadership programs WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced a bill to establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education (ED) that would provide professional leadership and development opportunities for educators. Local education agencies, educational service agencies and Bureau of Indian … Continue Reading