Press Releases
Declaración del Representante Gallego sobre protestas en Chile
WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, el Congresista Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) emitió la siguiente declaración:"Estoy extremadamente preocupado por la violencia y las protestas que ocurren en Chile. La democratización y el progreso de Chile en materia de derechos civiles y humanos en las últimas décadas ha sido una de las grandes historias de éxito en América Latina. La historia de Chile demuestra que sus líderes y personas ahora no deben permitir el retorno a la violencia y la anarquía, a pesar de las quejas … Continue Reading
October 21, 2019
Rep. Gallego Statement on Protests in Chile
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement:"I am extremely concerned about the violence and protests occurring in Chile. Chile's democratization and progress on civil- and human rights over recent decades has been one of the great success stories in Latin America. The history of Chile shows that its leaders and people must not allow a return to violence and lawlessness, despite legitimate grievances. I urge the government, protestors, and security services … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
Cantwell, Gallego Blast Administration Move to Open Up Old-Growth Logging in Tongass
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, criticized the Trump administration's elimination of long-standing protections for roadless areas of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska."The fate of millions of trees in the world's largest remaining temperate old-growth forest should not hinge on a backroom political deal … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
Gallego’s Teacher Diversity Bill Included in Dems’ Comprehensive College Affordability Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Committee on Education and Labor introduced the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill to lower the cost of college for students and families, improve the quality of higher education, and expand opportunity for students. The bill contains language introduced by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to help combat the nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and improving teacher training and retention programs.Rep. Gallego, along with … Continue Reading
October 08, 2019
House Dems Press Trump Admin for Answers on Abrupt Change in Syria Policy
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), William Keating (MA-09), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jason Crow (CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) — all members of the House Foreign Affairs or Armed Services Committees — are demanding answers today from Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper on the Trump administration's … Continue Reading
October 07, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Trump’s Syria Policy
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement:"Last night's announcement that the United States would be abandoning the Kurds is another stark reminder that "America First" means "America Alone.""President Trump attacks the very people and relationships most needed to ensure our security. He throws his own people under the bus — even his Defense Department, who were reportedly blindsided by this announcement. The President eats his own."There is no starker … Continue Reading
October 01, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Joins College Depot to Help Students with 2020 FAFSA Applications
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and his staff joined the College Depot program at the College Depot program at Burton Barr Central Library for a workshop to provide free information and assistance for students and families completing the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application for the next academic year opened today."As the first in my family to attend college, I know firsthand that navigating the application process can be difficult and … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Rep. Gallego Congratulates Valley Metro on $75 million Grant
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement in response to news that Valley Metro will a receive $75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants Program for the Tempe Streetcar project.The announcement comes as Valley Metro makes plans to expand in areas throughout the region, including in the South Central neighborhood in Phoenix."As public transit options continue to expand in our state, Arizona is quickly becoming an … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Rep. Gallego: “We Must Move Forward with the Impeachment of Donald Trump”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement:"No president in the history of our country has ever been subject to as many credible allegations of illegal conduct as Donald Trump. That was true back in July, when I first called for an impeachment inquiry into the president's conduct, and it's highlighted even more strongly today as the accusations of illegal, impeachable acts continue to pile up. The nature of these crimes is serious, and warrants serious and … Continue Reading
September 23, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on $21M Reconstruction Grant
PHOENIX, AZ - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement in response to an announcement that the Department of Transportation will award a $21.3 million grant to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for an ongoing reconstruction project. The grant will go towards reconstruction of 90,000 square yards of the Terminal 4 apron, the fifth phase of the project. The total project will involve 270,000 square yards of reconstruction."Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Asks for Info About Delayed Veterans Benefits Administration Reimbursements to Phoenix Companies
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) expressing concerns and asking for information about delayed reimbursements to vendors that perform VA-authorized installations, repairs, and maintenance of automobile adaptive equipment (AAE) for the vehicles of disabled veterans.The VHA and VBA administer the program to allow disabled veterans with entering, exiting, and/or operating an automobile through the use of … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Named to Conference Committee for National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was named to the House-Senate Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Conferees are responsible for reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA.Rep. Gallego and the other conferees will have a seat at the table to negotiate with House and Senate leadership and help shape U.S. defense and national security policy.This year, Rep. Gallego led several efforts that … Continue Reading
September 13, 2019
Rep. Gallego Seeks Answers on Burdensome VA Prescription Reimbursement Requirements
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Medical Center Director of the Phoenix VA seeking answers regarding the burdensome reimbursement requirements imposed on certain veterans who pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions at non-VA pharmacies.Eligible veterans participating in the Community Care Program (CCP) can receive up to a 14-day supply of prescription medication for an urgent or emergent condition by paying out-of-pocket for the medication at a non-VA … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Reps. Gallego, Cisneros, Hayes and Houlahan Introduce Legislation to Improve Diverse Teacher Recruitment and Retention
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), joined by Reps. Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), introduced the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act to help combat our nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and improving teacher training and retention programs.The nationwide teacher shortage was estimated to be over 110,000 in the 2017-2018 school year, with low-performing and low-income schools disproportionately … Continue Reading
September 04, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Blasts Trump’s Plan to Steal Money from Military Construction Projects to Build His Border Wall
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement that it will divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects in order to build President Trump's border wall.In July, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a provision authored by Rep. Gallego that would limit the Department of Defense's authority to repurpose military construction funds. House … Continue Reading
September 04, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Blasts Trump’s Plan to Steal Money from Military Construction Projects to Build His Border Wall
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's announcement that it will divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects in order to build President Trump's border wall.In July, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a provision authored by Rep. Gallego that would limit the Department of Defense's authority to repurpose military construction funds. House … Continue Reading
September 03, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ted Lieu and Lou Correa Introduce Bill to Preserve Citizenship Rights for Children of Military Service Members
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Lou Correa (D-Calif.) introduced a bill to nullify recent policy changes from the Trump administration that would strip automatic citizenship rights from certain children of U.S. military service members and government employees who are born abroad.Under the new policy, children of service members and government employees who are born abroad would not be automatically considered U.S. citizens, and will instead be … Continue Reading
July 26, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego and Deb Haaland Statement on the Trump Administration’s Proposed Bears Ears Management Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Trump Administration published its proposed management plan for what remains of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah after the Trump Administration took drastic, unprecedented steps to illegally shrink the monument in 2017.The reduction strips protections from 85% of the sacred land protected by the original monument over the objections of millions of Americans and the Indigenous people who have lived in the area around Bears Ears for millennia. The Navajo, Hopi, … Continue Reading
July 19, 2019
Reps. Gallego, Grijalva and Haaland Demand Answers on National Park Service Changes to National Historic Preservation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), joined by Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Deb Haaland (D-NM), sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and the Acting Director of the National Park Service criticizing the Department's proposed rule issued on March 1, 2019 regarding the preservation of historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places.The letter calls for the Department to hold meaningful government-to-government consultations with … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego, Grijalva, Gonzalez, Soto and Escobar Introduce Bill to Protect Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families from Deportation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), joined by Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Vicente Gonzalez (D-Tex.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), and Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.), introduced the Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act, following reports that the Trump administration is scaling back the Parole in Place program, which protects undocumented military family members from deportation.The Protecting Immigrant Gold Star and Military Families Act would prevent the Trump … Continue Reading