Press Releases
REMARKS: Gallego Speaks at Helsinki Commission Hearing
Helsinki Commission Hearing “Game-Changer” focuses on the pressure Baltic allies face from Russia WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), a Helsinki Commissioner and co-chair of the House Baltic Caucus, today delivered remarks at the Helsinki Commission’s hearing entitled “Game-Changer: The Baltics Under Pressure.” Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery. Click here to watch the Helsinki Commission hearing. "Thank you, Ranking Member Wicker and let me … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Gallego, Ross, Schiff, and Sewell Urge DOJ to Combat Insider Election Threats Posed by 2020 Election Deniers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Adam Schiff (CA-28), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) led 14 of their colleagues in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address insider threats to election systems amid serious concerns that individuals who have denied the results of the 2020 election will seek to influence the outcome of future elections. The letter requests that DOJ work with states to restrict unnecessary access to election systems and ballots and work … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Reps. Gallego, Crow, Jacobs, Larsen, Malinowski Lead Call for Progress on Civilian Harm at DOD
In a letter addressed to Sec. Lloyd Austin, 46 members of Congress request DOD to update Congress on how the department will repair systemic flaws related to civilian harm WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, Reps. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07); Jason Crow (CO-06); Sara Jacobs (CA-53); Rick Larsen (WA-02); and 41 other members of Congress today called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to provide an … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Gallego, Local Leaders Cheer Community Project Funding Heading to Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District
Rep. Gallego went 10 for 10 in securing funding for community projects in AZ-07 Total funding for projects is more than $8.6 million PHOENIX, AZ -Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) proudly announced more than $8.6 million in community project funding for 10 projects in Arizona’s seventh congressional district. “Our office is proud to have secured funding for these 10 community projects. The recipients represent the best of our state, and I know this funding will go a long way to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Gallego Applauds House Passage of Appropriations Funding Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the House passage of this year’s omnibus appropriations package, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement applauding the appropriations funding. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07): “Arizonans should be proud of today’s omnibus spending package. Thanks to the hard, bipartisan work of the U.S. House, this package contains numerous wins that bring critical dollars to projects in the seventh district. I’m also proud of the funding … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Gallego Celebrates House Passage of the Honoring our PACT Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) proudly voted for H.R. 3967, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act or Honoring our PACT Act. The bill, passed in the House with bipartisan support, treats toxic exposure as a cost of war and expands access to earned benefits and healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for toxic-exposed veterans. "When I served in Iraq, we slept next to burn pits. Words cannot express how meaningful passing this … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
STATEMENT: Rep. Gallego on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Address. “Coming into office, the Biden-Harris administration faced historic challenges. Whether it was an economy in turmoil, soaring COVID-19 cases, an inauguration in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, or the need to rebuild diplomatic alliances abroad, this administration has met the moment in every instance. In the year since, this administration has worked … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Rep. Gallego Announces Virtual Guest for the State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced Malika Murphy as his virtual guest for President Biden’s first State of the Union Address. Malika is the owner of Sue’s Soul Food Heaven, a Black- and family-owned business in Phoenix. “Malika Murphy embodies what it means to be a hometown hero. After the passing of her sister, Malika followed her dream to open a small business. Sue’s Soul Food Heaven, named in honor of her late sister, has grown to become a staple and a beloved … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
House Baltic Caucus Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), co-chairs of the House Baltic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Putin’s ruthless and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy and a direct threat to European peace and security. As America and its allies and partners continue to apply sanctions on Russia, its economy, and its leaders, we support President Biden’s decision to deploy … Continue Reading
February 22, 2022
Gallego Statement on Announced Russian Sanctions: ‘Putin must experience swift and serious consequences’
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Chairman of the House Armed Services Intelligence and Special Operations subcommittee and Co-Chair of the House Baltic Caucus, released the following statement on the further invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions announced by the White House. “Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine should enrage supporters of democracy all over the world. When the Soviet Union collapsed, Ukraine sought to forge its own path: a path toward democracy. Now, … Continue Reading
February 10, 2022
Gallego Announces $11+ Million in Electric Vehicle Funds
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Gallego (AZ-07) announced Arizona will receive $11,320,762 this year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways. “Thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Congress, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for Arizonans,” said Rep. Gallego, a member of the House Natural Resources Committee. “The future of transportation means a well-connected electric vehicle charging … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
Gallego Lauds House Passage of America COMPETES Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today the House passed H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly voted in support of the package, a transformational piece of legislation that makes critical investments in research, innovation, and American manufacturing. “For decades, America has been a global leader in science and technology. Nations of the world turned to the United States on matters of computing, research and development, and scientific innovation,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022
Gallego, Bilirakis and DeSaulnier Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Disability Pay
The bipartisan Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act protects veterans who receive disability benefits from having to return separation pay Washington, D.C.— Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) today introduced the Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act, legislation that protects veterans who receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from having to face the unfair and unwarranted recoupment of their separation … Continue Reading
January 31, 2022
Gallego Celebrates DOT Announcement of Comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the federal government’s new comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), a roadmap for addressing the national crisis in roadway fatalities and injuries. Bolstered by the historic funding of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes roadway safety language co-authored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), the NRSS is the first step towards the long-term goal … Continue Reading
January 24, 2022
LETTER: Gallego, Cantwell Lead Letter to Department of Agriculture Supporting Reinstatement of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
Washington, D.C.— Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and 70 Senators and Members of Congress today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack asking the Department to reinstate Roadless Rule protections for the more than 9 million acres of public lands in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. The letter states in part: “We agree with the conclusion of the Administration and the Courts that the process undertaken by the previous … Continue Reading
January 20, 2022
One Year In: Gallego Applauds a Successful First Year of the Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After one year in office, the Biden-Harris administration has delivered for American families across the country and in Arizona. Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’ inauguration. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07): “One year into the Biden-Harris administration and the facts reveal a White House and Congress hard at work repairing our economy and standing up for … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
Gallego Statement on the Senate Failing to Pass Critical Voting Rights Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today released the following statement in response to the Senate failing to advance legislation to protect the voting rights of Americans. “The Senate’s failure to protect voting rights tonight is nothing short of dangerous to our democracy. There are no excuses. As part of a nationwide Republican legislature-led movement to restrict voting rights, Arizona’s governor signed three new voter suppression laws last year, our Attorney General … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
Gallego Statement Marking One Year Since the January 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of January 6. “Not since the War of 1812 had the United States Capitol come under siege. But one year ago, today, emboldened by the rhetoric of President Trump and his enablers, our democracy was pushed to the limit by the treasonous actions of violent insurrectionists. Though these domestic terrorists were successful in briefly delaying our democratic process, Congress returned to the … Continue Reading
January 04, 2022
Reps. Gallego and Cole, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Guarantee Tribal Health Authorities Access to the Strategic National Stockpile
Washington, D.C. —Today, Representatives Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tom Cole (R-OK) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reintroduced the Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act, legislation originally introduced in 2020 that would guarantee that the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health authorities, and urban Indian organizations have access to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a federal repository of drugs and medical supplies that can be tapped if a public health … Continue Reading
December 23, 2021
Gallego Applauds President Biden’s Backing of Filibuster Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on President Biden’s declaration that he supports creating an exception to Senate filibuster rules in order to pass voting rights legislation. “Today President Biden joined a growing movement of House and Senate Democrats in articulating a simple fact: we cannot let a Jim-Crow era Senate procedure stop us from passing legislation to protect our democracy and secure the voting rights of all … Continue Reading