Press Releases
Rep. Gallego on Misguided & Unconstitutional GOP Attempt to Restrict Women’s Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement:"Today, House Republicans could have taken action on the bipartisan DREAM Act, preventing the deportation of patriotic young people who want to make positive contributions to our society and our economy."They could have held a serious discussion on the gun violence epidemic in our country, and ways we can act together to prevent more families from enduring the pain we see right now in Las Vegas."They could have found … Continue Reading
September 29, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Possible Firing of HHS Secretary Tom Price
Washington, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement:"Tom Price's resignation isn't enough."There is a culture of corruption in the Trump administration. Whether it's unqualified hacks like Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke spending taxpayer money on private jet flights in the Caribbean, or otherwise qualified longtime public servants like David Shulkin going to Wimbledon and taking a European river cruise on the people's dime, the dishonesty and depravity is pervasive. … Continue Reading
September 27, 2017
Democratic Congress Members Call on Tom Price to Resign
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) called on Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to resign from his position after reports that he used government funds to pay for expensive private jets for official travel, bypassing cost-effective alternatives and wasting taxpayer dollars."At a minimum, the American people expect cabinet secretaries to lead with integrity, accept … Continue Reading
September 26, 2017
Reps. Gallego, Murphy, Soto & Serrano to Sec. Mattis: Greater Military Resources Urgently Needed to Avert Humanitarian Crisis in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Darren Soto (FL-09) and José E. Serrano (NY-15) wrote to Secretary of Defense James Mattis urging him to provide additional military resources to the Puerto Rico disaster response effort.The letter details the calamitous conditions on the island and encourages the Department of Defense to bring more of its unique capabilities to bear on the crisis in order to alleviate the suffering of the 3.4 million U.S. citizens … Continue Reading
September 19, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on President Trump’s United Nations Speech
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement following President Trump's speech to the United Nations."President Trump once again delivered an embarrassing performance with the whole world watching. But more than his various cringe-worthy statements, it was his continuing failure to project the kind of calm, steady leadership that the international community has come to expect from American presidents that was most alarming."As a veteran, Trump's speech only … Continue Reading
September 15, 2017
Reps. Gallego and Jayapal Demand Answers from ICE on Motel 6 Operations
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) wrote to Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan demanding answers in the wake of reports that the agency regularly obtained guest lists from two Phoenix-area Motel 6 locations and used that information to question and detain individuals believed to be undocumented. The letter calls on Homan to expressly prohibit the practice of combing hotel records to identify … Continue Reading
September 05, 2017
Congressman Ruben Gallego Condemns President Trump’s Decision to End DACA Program; Files Amendment to Block Deportation of Dreamers
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the statement below following the administration's announcement that President Trump has decided to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, an initiative that granted protection from deportation and work authorization to Dreamers. Gallego also filed an amendment to the House GOP's appropriations package, scheduled for consideration this week, which would block the deportation of these undocumented young people."Among the … Continue Reading
August 23, 2017
Congressman Ruben Gallego Statement on Protest and Police Actions
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), issued the following statement in response to the protests and police actions following President Trump's rally held in Phoenix: "Thousands of peaceful demonstrators gathered on Tuesday afternoon for several hours to exercise their first amendment right to assemble and express their freedom of speech. Towards the end of the rally, however, the situation escalated quickly. I immediately called Mayor Greg Stanton to request a full and … Continue Reading
August 22, 2017
Congressman Ruben Gallego issues statement in response to President Trump's speech on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), a Marine Corps combat veteran and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's speech on Afghanistan: "President Trump's remarks did not allay my grave concerns about the future direction of the war in Afghanistan. Brave young Americans have fought and died in large numbers in that country for almost 16 years. Though the time has come for a plan to bring our troops … Continue Reading
August 21, 2017
Congressman Ruben Gallego issues statement in advance of President Trump’s Speech on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), a Marine Corps combat veteran and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement explaining what he hopes President Trump will tell the American people tonight when he addresses the nation regarding America's future course in Afghanistan: "Brave young Americans have fought and died in large numbers in Afghanistan for almost 16 years. Over that time, three Presidents have struggled to secure our objectives. … Continue Reading
August 17, 2017
Los congresistas de Arizona a Trump: No Perdón Presidencial Para Joe Arpaio
WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, los Congresistas Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03) y Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) enviaron una carta al presidente Donald Trump, instándole a no emitir un perdón presidencial para Joe Arpaio, el ex sherif del condado de Maricopa.Esta semana, Fox News informó que el president dijo que estaba "considerando seriamente" el pérdon para Arpaio, quien fue condenado por desacato criminal por ignorar la orden de un juez de detener las patrullas de tráfico dirigidas a … Continue Reading
August 17, 2017
Arizona Congressmen to Trump: Don’t Pardon Joe Arpaio
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter to President Trump, urging him not to issue a pardon for former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.Earlier this week, Fox news reported that the President said that he was "seriously considering" issuing a pardon for Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt for ignoring a judge's order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants.Arpaio faces up to … Continue Reading
August 08, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Developments in North Korea
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement regarding reports that North Korea has successfully produced nuclear weapons for ballistic missile delivery:"It is now more important than ever that the United States and our allies maintain a strong and united front in our response to North Korea. The sanctions issued by the U.N. Security Council on Saturday are a good first step and demonstrate that further action by Kim Jong-un's regime will be met with a concerted … Continue Reading
August 04, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Secretary Tillerson’s Refusal to Access Anti-Propaganda Funds
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement on the Administration's refusal to use Congressionally-appropriated funds for federal anti-propaganda programs."Secretary Tillerson's unwillingness to use $80 million in appropriated funds to combat Islamic terrorist, Iranian, and Russian propaganda is deeply irresponsible. The Global Engagement Center is a critical tool in our arsenal as we attempt to stop the flow of young recruits to terrorist activity and inoculate … Continue Reading
August 01, 2017
Congresista Gallego Sobre La Situación en Venezuela
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresista Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la situación en Venezuela:"El falso voto en Venezuela el domingo es un ejemplo de lo que puede pasar cuando las instituciones democráticas fallan una prueba básica de credibilidad con el pueblo y el mundo en general."Espero que el Departamento de Estado y los Departamentos del Tesoro censuren y castiguen al gobierno de Maduro por acciones antidemocráticos como la que vimos el domingo. Las sanciones del … Continue Reading
August 01, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Former Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio’s Conviction
Washington, DC - This morning, a U.S. federal district court found former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio guilty of criminal contempt for willful violation of a federal judge's order to discontinue improper questioning and detention of individuals he suspected to be of undocumented status. Following the ruling, Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:"With the District Court's decision, Joe Arpaio's controversial immigration policies have been exposed for what they are: a … Continue Reading
August 01, 2017
Rep. Gallego Statement on Venezuela
WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued the following statement on the situation in Venezuela:"The sham vote in Venezuela on Sunday is an example of what can happen when democratic institutions fail a basic test of credibility with the people and the wider world. Violence and illegality during and after the vote, including the government's arrest of opposition leaders Leopoldo López and Antonio Ledezma last night, will only compound the hunger, inflation, and a general crisis of … Continue Reading
July 31, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Announces $409 million Air Force Contract for Phoenix Branch of Honeywell International, Inc.
Washington, DC - The U.S. Air Force has announced that the Phoenix, Arizona branch of Honeywell International, Inc. has been awarded a $409 million contract for the multi-agency Next Generation Thermal, Power, and Controls (NGT-PAC) program.The contract is expected to last through 2024 and the funding will go towards the research and development of innovative technology and applied research in the areas of thermal, power, and controls requirements. Advancements made under this program will … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Russian Sanctions Vote
Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:"I just voted in favor of a sanctions bill that takes aim at three of our most dangerous adversaries - Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I was proud to join a large and bipartisan group of my colleagues to vote in favor of a bill that will penalize individuals and businesses in all three countries in a punitive and … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017
House Democrats: Don’t Sneak Wasteful $1.6B Border Wall Vote into Military Funding Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and several House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republican Leadership to reconsider using a self-executing rule to fund President Trump's border wall.Using a deceptive legislative gimmick, House Republicans will add $1.6 billion in funding for the wall to a "minibus" funding bill, avoiding a clean up-or-down vote.Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus also sent a letter today to Rules Committee Chairman Pete … Continue Reading