Press Releases
Rep. Gallego Applauds President Biden’s Actions to Battle Omicron
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s new actions to protect Americans and help hospitals battle Omicron. “The Biden Administration's announcement of an emergency COVID-19 response team heading to Arizona is an incredibly important move to support our state’s medical workers while they continue to provide lifesaving care under incredibly strained circumstances. This, along with President Biden’s announced effort to expand … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Rep. Gallego Announces $200K Grant for Veterans Court in the City of Glendale
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly announced that the city of Glendale will receive a $197,235 grant from the Department of Justice to implement a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). Existing within the Glendale City Court, this VTC will support veterans involved in the justice system with evidence-based practices that will connect them to the individualized assistance they need. “I am incredibly excited to see a new Veterans Treatment Court in the city of Glendale,” … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Rep. Gallego Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) recognized three students from Arizona’s 7th Congressional district as winners of this year’s Congressional App Challenge - a competition that challenges high school students from across the United States to create their own mobile applications. University High School seniors Kamille Cuison, Liana Kay De Guzman, and Nathan Caldwell-Meeks won first place for their app, titled “Surviving the Pandemic while Back-to-School”. To view … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
Rep. Gallego Announces Over $200M in Funding for Sky Harbor International Airport from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) proudly announced over $200 million in new federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is headed to Arizona to make much-needed improvements to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which lies within Arizona’s 7th District, over the next five years. “With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this Congress and the Biden Administration … Continue Reading
December 10, 2021
Gallego, Adams, Reed, Casey, Axne, & Hayes Introduce EDUCATORS for America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Representatives Cindy Axne (IA-03), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Alma Adams (NC-12) in the House, as well as U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) in the Senate introduced the EDUCATORS for America Act, urgently-needed legislation to address teacher shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EDUCATORS Act will invest in states and educators to improve the teacher pipeline and create more career-ready … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Rep. Ruben Gallego Applauds Passage of the Protecting Our Democracy Act; Legislation Includes Gallego Amendment Preventing Security Clearance Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC-Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today lauded the House passage of H.R. 5314, the Protecting Our Democracy Act. The bill, a package of reforms to prevent presidential abuse, includes a key amendment proposed by Rep. Gallego requiring the president or executive branch agencies report to Congress at any point when an immediate family member of the president seeks a security clearance and the status of the clearance, including interim clearances. “The four years of the Trump … Continue Reading
November 30, 2021
Gallego, Katko, Kelly and Risch Lead on Bipartisan Bill Investing in Smart Water Technology
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today introduced the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. The bipartisan legislation, co-led by Republican Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and led by Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and James Risch (R-ID) in the Senate, creates a federal grant program to encourage the use of smart water technologies that monitor water loss and provide critical data in the development of innovative and resilient water projects. “Access to water is a necessity if Arizona wants … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Voting to Pass the Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement in response to the House passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07): “For the 139,000 Arizona children who will gain access to free, high quality preschool, the Build Back Better Act is for them. For the over 400,000 renters in Arizona struggling to pay their lease each month, the Build Back Better Act is for them. For the Arizona family struggling to make ends meet, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2021
STATEMENT: Rep. Ruben Gallego on Voting to Censure Paul Gosar
Washington, DC — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on his vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar and remove him from his committee assignments. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07): “Voting to censure Paul Gosar and remove him from his committee assignments was one of the easiest votes I’ve ever cast. We cannot allow behavior like Rep. Gosar’s to go unchecked--his violent and conspiratorial rhetoric contributed to the insurrection on January 6. His behavior is a … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
STATEMENT: Rep. Ruben Gallego on President Biden Signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement celebrating President Biden signing into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07): “Infrastructure week has finally arrived. I was proud to join President Biden at the White House today as he signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law. This law makes critical investments that will improve the everyday lives of … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
STATEMENT: Rep. Gallego on Voting ‘Yes’ to Pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
For Immediate Release: November 5, 2021Contact: Jacques Petit | jacques.petit@mail.house.gov | (202) 225-4065STATEMENT: Rep. Gallego on Voting ‘Yes' to Pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActWASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on his vote supporting passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego:"President Biden and this Democratic majority were elected to bring real, … Continue Reading
November 01, 2021
STATEMENT: Gallego on the Release of the GAO Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) today released the following statement in response to the newly released U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) multi-year study on the crisis of violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07):"For too long, government and law enforcement ignored the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. That began to change last Congress, and it continues to be my priority to … Continue Reading
October 20, 2021
Rep. Gallego Introduces Legislation to Protect Vaccinated Americans from Higher Premiums and Protect Public Health
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) introduced H.R. 5622, the Vaccine Accountability and Premium Protection Act, which protects vaccinated Americans from rising premiums by allowing insurance companies to target premium increases to eligible Americans who haven't gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, the bill allows health insurance companies to charge a 50% premium surcharge for the duration of the public health emergency declaration on individual and group insurance plans … Continue Reading
October 08, 2021
Rep. Gallego Announces Help for Local Schools, Libraries to Boost Broadband
PHOENIX, AZ- Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that schools and libraries can apply for additional funding from the American Rescue Plan to increase broadband services now through October 13th. Local schools and libraries can learn more about eligibility and apply HERE. "In today's world, reliable broadband is essential for learning," said Rep. Gallego. "This fund supports everything from Wi-Fi hotspots to devices which many low-income school districts had to buy for the first time … Continue Reading
October 07, 2021
Rep. Gallego Praises the Biden Administration for Restoring Conservation Protections to the Bears Ears National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC-After the Trump Administration illegally slashed the size of the Bears Ears Monument in 2017, Rep. Ruben Gallego vocally opposed the move and urged the Biden Administration to restore the conservation protections to the national monument. Today, Rep. Gallego lauded the Biden Administration for keeping its promise to restore the Monument. "The restoration of the Bears Ears National Monument is proof of the Biden Administration's commitment to listen to and engage with Tribal … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
LETTER: Rep. Gallego & Colleagues Urge White House to Form Afghan Resettlement Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), along with 15 other members of Congress, sent a letter to the White House urging the Biden Administration to create an Afghan Resettlement Advisory Council to ensure Afghans, experts, and stakeholders who are on the ground to assist in the resettlement of Afghans in the United States have a seat at the decision-making table. Click here to read the full letter."If we want our Afghan allies and at-risk Afghan populations to receive the best … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Rep. Gallego Statement on House NDAA Passage
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included key provisions proposed by Rep. Gallego including his Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations' portion of the bill and $175 million in funding to support the Baltic Security Initiative.Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego on the full house passage of the NDAA:"After robust debate in the full House, I'm proud to join my colleagues in passing the … Continue Reading
September 17, 2021
Rep. Ruben Gallego on the Aug. 29 Strike that Resulted in 10 Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement on the Pentagon acknowledging civilian causalities in the August 29 strike in Afghanistan. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07):"I'm devastated by the acknowledgment from the Department of Defense that the strike conducted on August 29 was an utter failure that resulted in the deaths of at least 10 civilians. "As chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations sub-committee, I expect the Department to … Continue Reading
September 14, 2021
Gallego Celebrates Wins for Veterans in FY2022 Veterans Affairs Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, DC - Following the mark-up of the House Veteran's Affairs Committee component of the reconciliation package, the committee approved a budget including $18 billion in new investments to upgrade the United States Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) aging physical infrastructure, support the department's workforce, and reinforce the support structures that serve our nation's veterans. "The budget advanced by the committee today delivers on President Biden's Build Back Better agenda … Continue Reading
September 13, 2021
Gallego Statement on Biden COVID-19 Action Plan: ‘This is leadership.’
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Ruben Gallego released the following statement in response to President Biden's COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes a vaccine mandate for federal employees and all businesses with 100 or more workers. Statement from Representative Ruben Gallego:"This is leadership. President Biden is doing what needs to be done to beat COVID-19. No ifs, ands, or buts—there is no reason to not get the shot if you are eligible. For months, we've had a safe and effective vaccine … Continue Reading