Press Releases
House Democrats: Alarming Number of Vacancies in Key Positions Undermining Our National Security
Washington, DC - Today, six Democratic Members of the House Armed Services Committee wrote to President Trump urging him to take immediate action to identify and nominate qualified candidates to fill positions in his administration vital to the national security of the United States. At a time when our allies face the growing threat posed by North Korea, key ambassadorships in the Asia-Pacific remain vacant and senior roles at the Department of Defense, including posts devoted to Countering … Continue Reading
April 26, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego: With American Troops at Risk, Congress deserves to know more about Russian Aid to the Taliban
Washington, DC - Today , Congressman Ruben Gallego, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote to Defense Secretary James Mattis seeking more information about Russian aid to the Taliban in Afghanistan. His letter comes after the commander of US forces in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, appeared to confirm on Monday that Russia is providing arms and other support to the Taliban. "At a time when more than 8,000 American troops remain in Afghanistan, Congress deserves to know … Continue Reading
April 21, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego sobre la crisis en Venezuela
Washington, DC - El Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones sobre la crisis en Venezuela:"La crisis en Venezuela plantea un gran riesgo para la estabilidad económica y política de las Américas. A medida que los ciudadanos venezolanos ejercen su derecho a protestar, exhorto al gobierno a respetar y proteger sus derechos humanos y civiles. Del mismo modo, los servicios de seguridad venezolanos deben recordar que en última instancia sirven al pueblo de Venezuela."La solución … Continue Reading
April 21, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego on the Crisis in Venezuela
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement on the crisis in Venezuela:"The ongoing crisis in Venezuela poses great risk to the economic and political stability of the Americas. As Venezuelan citizens exercise their right to protest, I urge the government to respect and protect human- and civil rights. Similarly, the Venezuelan security services must remember that they ultimately serve the people of Venezuela.The ultimate solution to this crisis is via peaceful … Continue Reading
April 12, 2017
Rep. Gallego and Rep. Boyle to President Trump: Clarify Your Policy on Regime Change in Syria
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) wrote to President Trump urging him to clarify whether it is now his Administration's policy to seek the removal from power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The letter comes after White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer compared Assad to Adolf Hitler on Tuesday and after senior advisors to President Trump offered a series of conflicting statements about this crucial aspect of American strategy … Continue Reading
April 11, 2017
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Visit to Arizona
Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions will visit Arizona to deliver a speech at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Division Midyear Conference.Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:"Jeff Sessions has a long and troubling history of racial animosity and hostility toward civil rights, and in his short time on the job, he's already aligning DOJ policy with those dangerous views."Jeff Sessions made it crystal clear that he has no intention of holding police accountable … Continue Reading
April 04, 2017
Rep. Gallego Issues Statement on CHC Meeting with DHS Secretary Kelly
Washington, D.C. -Today Congressman Ruben Gallego and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to discuss the department's indiscriminate immigration enforcement under Trump. Congressman Gallego serves as the Second Vice-Chair of the Hispanic Caucus. He issued the following statement:"The recent tactics employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are unacceptable and Secretary Kelly's defense of those actions in today's … Continue Reading
April 04, 2017
Rep. Gallego Statement on Equal Pay Day
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Ruben Gallego issued an Equal Pay Day statement in support of efforts to close the gender pay gap between men and women in the workforce. Congressman Gallego is one of the original co-sponsors of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which was reintroduced in Congress today.Rep. Gallego issued the following statement:"Equal Pay Day brings attention to one of our country's most important women's rights issues: wage discrimination. The gender pay gap is very real, especially … Continue Reading
March 31, 2017
Rep. Gallego Statement on Cesar Chavez Day
Washington, D.C. -Today Congressman Ruben Gallego issued a statement in honor Cesar Chavez Day. Cesar Chavez was born in Arizona and went on to lead a national movement for farm worker rights and civil rights for the Latino community. Congressman Gallego issued the following statement:"Cesar Chavez is a hero of mine. His picture hangs above my desk in Washington as a constant reminder of the compassion and conviction that we should all aspire to possess. Cesar Chavez's commitment to the … Continue Reading
March 29, 2017
Rep. Gallego’s Third Congressional Nominee Accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy
Phoenix, AZ - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego announced that Kyle D. Wagner, his third 2017 nominee to a U.S. military academy, was accepted by the U.S. Naval Academy."The admission of our 2017 nominees speaks to the quality of these candidates and to the respect that Phoenix families have for military service," said Congressman Ruben Gallego. "Kyle will be an excellent addition to the U.S. Naval Academy and, eventually, an outstanding officer. Ensuring that students have every opportunity to … Continue Reading
March 28, 2017
Rep. Gallego: Chairman Nunes Should Recuse Himself
Washington, D.C. -Today Congressman Ruben Gallego called on House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes to recuse himself from the committee's bipartisan investigation into the Trump administration's potentially unlawful ties to Moscow. Last week, Chairman Nunes reviewed classified documents relevant to the investigation and briefed President Trump during a secret meeting in the White House. Rep. Gallego issued the following statement:"Chairman Nunes has completely compromised the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2017
Rep. Gallego Issues Statement on Upcoming Trumpcare Vote
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Ruben Gallego issued a statement on today's vote on the Republican health care bill that repeals the Affordable Care Act and gives massive tax breaks to the top 1% of wealthiest Americans. The vote takes place on the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, which has expanded health coverage to an additional 20 million people.Rep. Gallego issued the following statement:"In the seven years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, … Continue Reading
March 21, 2017
Rep. Gallego Announces Acceptance of Second Congressional Nominee to U.S. Military Academy
Phoenix, AZ - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego announced that his nominee to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Stephen H. Scott III, was accepted by the prestigious military university.Stephen H. Scott III is a graduating senior of Brophy College Prep in Phoenix. Stephen is in the top of his class with a 3.945 weighted GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to excelling academically, Stephen distinguished himself as an active member of his community. He was a volunteer member … Continue Reading
March 20, 2017
Rep. Gallego: FBI Director Comey Dismisses Trump’s Wiretap Lie, Republicans Scrambling to Pivot
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego issued a statement on FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee on President Donald Trump's baseless wiretapping claims. In his testimony, Director Comey dismissed Trump's initial tweets on the subject, saying he had "no information that supports those tweets." Rep. Gallego issued the following statement:"Donald Trump stepped into the political limelight by spreading racist birther conspiracy theories about … Continue Reading
March 13, 2017
Rep. Gallego Issues Statement on CBO Report on Trumpcare
Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office's report showing the disastrous impact Trumpcare will have on American families:"Today's nonpartisan CBO report included some numbers that were nowhere to be found in Speaker Paul Ryan's recent PowerPoint presentation on Trumpcare. The report shows that the GOP repeal plan just means higher premiums and less coverage for working families."We knew the Republican repeal bill was nothing more than a tax … Continue Reading
March 10, 2017
Reps. Gallego, O’Halleran Request Presidential Travel Cost Information
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) led members of the House Armed Services Committee in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis requesting information regarding President Donald Trump's travel expenses and the demands placed upon the Department of Defense."The president's frequent trips to New York City and his Florida golf course are costing the taxpayers millions of dollars and placing an undue burden on our … Continue Reading
March 09, 2017
El congresista y veterano de la Marina de EE.UU., Rubén Gallego, presenta un proyecto de ley para prevenir la deportación de inmigrantes que son miembros del ejército o veteranos
Washington, D.C. -Hoy, tras los reportes de que la administración Trump se está preparando para deportar a inmigrantes que han servido en nuestras fuerzas armadas, el Represéntate Gallego (D-AZ) reintrodujo un proyecto de ley que impide la remoción de miembros de las fuerzas armadas o veteranos. El Acto de Restablecimiento del Respeto por el Servicio de Inmigrantes en Uniforme (Restoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform Act) también ayudaría a los veteranos deportados a reunirse con … Continue Reading
March 09, 2017
Congressman and Marine Corps Veteran Ruben Gallego Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Deportation of Immigrant Service Members and Veterans
Washington, DC - Today, following reports that the Trump administration is moving to deport immigrants who served in our Armed Forces, Rep. Gallego (D-AZ) reintroduced legislation that would prevent the removal of service members and veterans. The Restoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform Act would also help deported veterans to reunite with their families in the United States.Specifically, the bill limits the current grounds of deportability to prevent the removal of a service … Continue Reading
March 08, 2017
Rep. Gallego Issues Statement in Honor of International Women’s Day
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement in honor of International Women's Day:"I'm happy to join many of my colleagues and other people around the world in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. These strides have been possible thanks to the perseverance and courage of female activists and allies who have worked to empower women and girls to be outstanding leaders, change makers and mentors. Today, on … Continue Reading
March 08, 2017
Rep. Gallego Announces Acceptance of Congressional Nominee to U.S. Naval Academy
Phoenix, AZ - Today, the office of Congressman Ruben Gallego announced that their nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy, Andres Jimenez Gudino, was accepted by the prestigious university.Andres Jimenez Gudino is a graduating senior of Alhambra High School in Phoenix. Andres was an outstanding candidate who distinguished himself in all respects. He earned a GPA of 3.95 and was a member of the National Honor Society. As a member of JROTC, Andres demonstrated his leadership as the Commander of the … Continue Reading