Press Releases
Key Gallego Provisions Included in Natural Resources Budget Reconciliation Mark-Up
WASHINGTON, DC - Following the mark-up of the House Natural Resources Committee's component of the reconciliation package, the committee advanced a budget with several provisions championed by Rep. Gallego, including funding for the restoration of wildlife corridors and the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps. "The budget approved today by the Natural Resources Committee delivers on the committee's commitment to fund solutions to the climate crisis and protect the public lands we Arizonans … Continue Reading
September 02, 2021
House Passes FY 2022 NDAA with Key Gallego Provisions
WASHINGTON, DC—After a marathon mark-up of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the House Armed Services Committee advanced the NDAA, which contained many 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."The bipartisan passage by the Armed Services committee of this year's National Defense Authorization Act was a … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
PASSED: Rep. Ruben Gallego NDAA Amendments Approved by House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today proudly announced the passage of two provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)."Protecting American interests abroad and at home is key to ensuring our country's advantage over our strategic competitors. Whether it's training Special Operations Forces to be prepared for the conflicts of tomorrow, creating a robust ‘lab to fab' sector for microelectronics, or reaffirming our support to our South Korean allies, these amendments are … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
PASSED: Rep. Ruben Gallego Amendment Reiterating the Need for U.S. Military Presence in South Korea
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today announced the passage of his bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that reiterates the need for the United States to maintain a strong alliance with and military presence in South Korea."South Korea is a critical U.S. ally, and our robust military presence in South Korea serves as a strong deterrent against North Korea military aggression, bringing stability not only to the Korean peninsula, but to the greater … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
PASSED: Rep. Ruben Gallego NDAA Amendment on Securing 5G Networks of U.S. Allies and Partners
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today announced the passage of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on securing allies' 5G networks to prevent destructive influence from strategic competitors like China, Russia, and their owned and affiliated companies. "At a time when our strategic competitors exploit technology like 5G to influence democratic processes, the United States and our allies need to be prepared to secure our networks. This amendment is just the … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
PASSED: Rep. Ruben Gallego NDAA Amendment on Congressional Notification of Use of Force
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today announced the passage of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) concerning the congressional notification of use of force."It is Congress' responsibility to determine when to send American troops into harm's way, and for too long we've abdicated that responsibility to the Executive Branch. This amendment takes a critical first step towards reasserting Congress's oversight role by ensuring that Members of Congress, and thus … Continue Reading
September 01, 2021
PASSED: Rep. Ruben Gallego NDAA Amendment on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today announced the passage of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) concerning unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). "It is in the national security interest of the United States to know what is flying in our skies. Whether emerging tech from strategic competitors and adversaries or aerial phenomena from unknown origins, our military must have a full intelligence picture and the tools to respond quickly to these potential … Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
House Baltic Caucus Co-Chairs Gallego and Bacon Announce First-Ever Authorization for Baltic Security Initiative in FY2022 NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC-Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Co-Chairmen of the House Baltic Caucus, proudly announced the first-ever authorization of the Baltic Security Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $175 million authorization will go toward ensuring the security of the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, which are critical to the security of the NATO alliance. "With the growing threat of Russia and the need to ensure … Continue Reading
August 24, 2021
Rep. Gallego Applauds the Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) applauded the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021. The bill includes a key provision proposed by Rep. Gallego and Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) that restores Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. "At a time when state legislatures across the country are moving to dismantle our sacred right to vote, I'm proud of today's passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act … Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Reps. Ruben Gallego and Mondaire Jones’s Inclusive Elections Act Included in Newly Released John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, was introduced in the House with key provisions of Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Rep. Mondaire Jones's (D-NY) Inclusive Elections Act included in the bill. In July, following the Supreme Court's decision in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, Jones introduced the Inclusive Elections Act with Rep. Gallego to restore Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act so that any voter suppression law will once again be illegal … Continue Reading
August 16, 2021
Rep. Gallego Statement on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan: "As a combat veteran of the Iraq war, I am heartbroken by the events unfolding in Kabul. The resurgence of the Taliban is a tragedy for the Afghan people and is incredibly difficult to watch for the many American servicemembers who served and who lost friends during the mission in Afghanistan. It also sadly underlines the reality that after twenty years, four U.S. presidents and … Continue Reading
August 05, 2021
Rep. Gallego Statement on Department of Justice Investigation of the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department
PHOENIX, AZ - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement regarding the announcement by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland that the U.S. Justice Department has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department: "The need for close examination of policing policies, police behavior and police reform in communities across the nation has never been more clear than in the last several years. Public safety starts with trust and we … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Gallego Celebrates Wins for Arizonans and all Americans in FY 2022 Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement today after House passage of H.R. 4502, a spending package that includes seven FY 2022 Appropriations bills funding key domestic programs: "I'm proud that our Democratic majority is getting America back on track with spending priorities that put the middle class and working families first," Rep. Gallego said. "America needs bold action to defeat the virus, heal our economy, and ensure that no family is left behind. The … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Reps. Gallego, Williams Reintroduce Bill Expanding Higher Education Opportunities for Dreamers in honor of Rep. John Lewis
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-GA) led fourteen of their House colleagues in reintroducing the Higher Education Dream Act, which protects Dreamers from discrimination in higher education eligibility, admissions, tuition, and access to financial aid. Last Congress, Rep. John Lewis led this legislation along with Rep. Gallego. Although states are required to provide all students with primary and secondary education regardless of … Continue Reading
July 22, 2021
House Passes Bill Championed by Rep. Gallego and the Honoring Our Promises Working Group to Protect Afghan Partners and Expedite SIV Process
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, a bill designed to expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process as the U.S withdraws from Afghanistan. Representative Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), a member of the Honoring our Promises Working Group, was an original cosponsor of this bipartisan bill. Following the passage of the ALLIES Act, Rep. Gallego made the following statement: "When I was in Iraq, I … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Rep. Gallego Praises USDA Decision to Restore Roadless Rule in Tongass National Forest
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement in response to the Department of Agriculture's announcement that they will initiate rulemaking to restore 2001 Roadless Rule protections on the Tongass National Forest: "By restoring the Roadless Rule in Tongass National Forest, the Biden administration is taking a vital step in the protection of 9.3 million acres of beautiful wilderness and the maintenance of our Federal Trust responsibility to Indigenous … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
Rep. Gallego Secures $8.5 Million in Funding for 10 Projects in Arizona’s 7th District in House Spending Bills
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced that the House Appropriations Committee has fully funded all 10 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he made on behalf of his District in this year's House spending package. In addition to meeting a diverse array of community needs, these projects will bring a total of over $8.5 million in funding to Arizona's 7th District if signed into law. Rep. Gallego made the following statement: "I am thrilled that the Appropriations … Continue Reading
July 02, 2021
Reps. Gallego, Hayes, Adams, and Houlahan lead call to Invest in and Diversify the Educator Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with Reps. Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Alma Adams (D-NC), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and 18 other Members of Congress, sent a letter to Senate and House leadership calling on them to enact spending legislation that reflects President Biden's proposed $9 billion to train, equip and diversify the American educator workforce.The U.S. education system is facing a teacher shortage and teacher diversity crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this … Continue Reading
July 02, 2021
REPS. JONES, GALLEGO INTRODUCE BILL TO RESTORE SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
Hours after the Supreme Court's decision weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 would restore and strengthen this critical provisionWASHINGTON, DC — Today, Reps. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Inclusive Elections Act of 2021, legislation to restore Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which bars states and localities from adopting election laws that disparately burden the voting rights of people of color and linguistic … Continue Reading
June 30, 2021
Rep. Gallego Secures More Than $17.6 Million in Infrastructure & Transportation Funding for 6 Key Projects in Arizona’s 7th District in House Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure announced that six key projects in Arizona's 7th District will be included in the five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill to be voted on later this week. The bill, entitled the INVEST in America Act, will provide critical investments in our nation's roads, bridges, rail and public transit."I am proud to secure funding for 6 transportation and infrastructure projects in … Continue Reading