Press Releases
How much money has gone directly from the Treasury into Trump family bank accounts?
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), and Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced the Curb Objectionable Redirection of Resources and Unconstitutional Payments to Trump (CORRUPT) Act, legislation that would require a comprehensive accounting of how much Donald Trump and members of his family have profited from the Presidency.Specifically, the bill would require a report on taxpayer … Continue Reading
March 04, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Named Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced today that he has been appointed to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress."I'm honored to serve Arizonans and my fellow Democratic Members of Congress as an Assistant Whip," Rep. Gallego said. "Now that we are in the majority, I believe we have a unique opportunity to advance legislation that will make a real difference for working families. I look forward to working with my colleagues to make sure all Americans can cast a … Continue Reading
February 28, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Celebrates Black History Month
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement in honor of Black History Month:"This month we celebrated and paid tribute to the many accomplishments and contributions that African Americans have made to our great nation during every chapter of American history."As leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, teachers, clergy members, artists, athletes, members of our armed services, and everything in between, African Americans have shaped our identity as a nation. They have … Continue Reading
February 27, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Votes for Background Checks Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) voted today for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8). He is a cosponsor of the bill, which expands background checks to cover all commercial firearm sales, including those at gun shows, over the internet, or in classified ads. The legislation includes reasonable exceptions such as giving a gun as a gift to a close family member or loaning a gun for hunting or target shooting."Background checks save lives and are one of the most … Continue Reading
February 25, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Trump’s Upcoming North Korea Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement ahead of President Trump's scheduled meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un."What happens in Korea affects us and the entire world. That is why I've spent the last two years trying to ensure that President Trump doesn't mortgage our national security for the sake of a photo-op with a dangerous adversary in Kim Jong-un," Rep. Gallego said."I will always work to preserve the safety of our armed forces and the … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego and John Lewis Introduce Bill Paving the Way to Higher Ed for DREAMers
WASHINGTON - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) in reintroducing the Higher Education Dream Act of 2019 as a response to discriminatory action states have taken, and some intend to take, to block the attendance of some immigrants to college and university education. This bill would prohibit institutions that receive federal funds from refusing to admit, enroll, or grant in-state tuition benefits to qualified students based on their immigration status. It would also … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Los representantes Ruben Gallego y John Lewis presentan el proyecto de ley de matrícula estatal para los DREAMers
WASHINGTON - Hoy, el Representante John Lewis (D-GA) y el Representante Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introdujeron la Ley de Sueños de Educación Superior de 2019, como una respuesta a la acción discriminatoria de estados que niegan la entrada de algunos inmigrantes a sus instituciones universitarias. Este proyecto de ley prohibiría que las instituciones que reciben fondos federales se nieguen a admitir, inscribir o otorgar beneficios de matrícula estatal a estudiantes calificados que se residen en su … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Rep. Gallego’s Response to President Trump’s Unconstitutional Action to Declare a Fake National Emergency
WASHINGTON - Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement in response to President Trump's action to declare a national emergency to build a border wall."I took an oath to defend the Constitution when I joined the military. I took an oath to defend the Constitution when I became a Member of Congress. As a veteran, an elected representative, and an American citizen, I will continue to honor my oaths and fight unconstitutional power grabs by President Trump to build a useless wall," … Continue Reading
February 13, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Nomination of William Barr for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement on President Trump's nomination of William Barr to serve as Attorney General."I have serious concerns about William Barr's nomination to serve as Attorney General. His public criticism of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and his defense of the firing of former FBI Director James Comey undermined the credibility of this critical process and should disqualify him from overseeing it."The American people deserve to … Continue Reading
February 13, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego and Tom O’Halleran Request Oversight Hearing on Veteran Suicides
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs requesting an oversight hearing on veteran suicide prevention.The request follows publication of a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that identified serious issues with the Department of Veteran Affairs' (VA) suicide prevention media outreach campaign. The GAO reported a drastic drop in suicide prevention outreach, and found the agency … Continue Reading
February 11, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Announces Grants to Combat Homelessness in Phoenix
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $1.9 million to programs combatting homelessness in Arizona's 7th district.The awards were granted through HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which provides funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and state and local governments to rehouse and provide resources for families experiencing homelessness.The grantees include the Arizona Department of Housing, … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Nomination of David Bernhardt as Interior Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement in response to the nomination of Acting Secretary David Bernhardt as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior."David Bernhardt's nomination represents more of the same when it comes to the Trump Administration's destructive leadership of the Interior Department. The ‘monument review' that he helped former Secretary Ryan Zinke orchestrate was a sham that ignored input from the tribes and the … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Congressional Support for NATO
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Will Hurd (R-TX), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced a Joint Resolution that would prevent any U.S. suspension of, termination of, or withdrawal from NATO unless and until Congress is consulted and gives its approval for such a move. The resolution is companion legislation to a bipartisan Senate resolution introduced earlier this month and would ensure U.S. leadership in the most effective alliance in world … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego and Deb Haaland Re-Introduce Bill to Protect Bears Ears National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-01) re-introduced a bill to restore and expand protections for the Bears Ears National Monument.In 2017, the Trump Administration took drastic, unprecedented steps to illegally shrink the monument, leaving 85% of the land unprotected. The Bears Ears Expansion and Respect for Sovereignty Act would not only protect the original land previously designated by President Obama but also expand Bears Ears to the full 1.9 … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Named Chair of House Natural Resources Indigenous Peoples of the United States Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced he was elected by his peers to serve as Chair of the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States on the House Natural Resources Committee for the 116th Congress. The Subcommittee, formerly known as the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs, is responsible for all matters regarding Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and the 573 federally recognized Native American tribes and their relations with the … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Ruben Gallego Statement on Arizona’s Pending Drought Contingency Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement regarding Arizona's pending approval of the Drought Contingency Plan, part of a larger inter-state effort to manage use of Colorado River water. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation has stated that if the state fails to reach an agreement by January 31, 2019, it will impose its own water management plan on the site."With the deadline for an agreement looming, I urge Arizona lawmakers to advance the state's drought … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Reps. Gallego, Lieu, Sánchez, Cicilline, and Eshoo Reintroduce Bill to Curb Government Corruption
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego, Congressman Ted W. Lieu, Congressman David Cicilline, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo announced they are introducing the Restoring the Public Trust Act of 2019. The bill package incorporates a number of pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening ethical standards in the federal government to prevent government corruption and ensure accountability for the American public.Upon introduction, the Members said:"Trump and his … Continue Reading
January 22, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Criticizes Dangerous Arizona Medicaid Changes
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) decision to implement work requirements for Arizonans who rely on AHCCCS, the state's Medicaid program:"I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's decision to rubber stamp Arizona's dangerous plan to impose burdensome requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries. As we have seen in other states, implementing this massive new bureaucracy in Arizona will … Continue Reading
January 18, 2019
Rep. Ruben Gallego Commemorates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
"This weekend, we take time to reflect on the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who dedicated his life to furthering equality and broadening opportunity for all Americans."Last week marked what would have been the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 90th birthday, and what should have been a joyful celebration among family and friends. But we know our painful history—at only 39 years old, Dr. King's life was cut far too short. This day instead serves as a reminder of … Continue Reading
January 09, 2019
Reps. Ruben Gallego and Tom O’Halleran Demand Answers from CMS Regarding Abuse at Hacienda Skilled Nursing Home Facility
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to Health and Human Services' Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) demanding additional information and answers regarding the case of a woman in a persistent vegetative state who recently gave birth at the Hacienda Skilled Nursing Home Facility in Phoenix, Arizona."Although it is clear that a grave crime occurred in the Hacienda Facility, it is unclear who did it, how the disturbing crime … Continue Reading