Press Releases
Rep. Gallego Announces Program Grants for Three MCCCD Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Maricopa County
Rep. Gallego Announces Program Grants for Three MCCCD Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Maricopa CountyPhoenix, AZ - Today the Department of Education announced program grants for three developing Hispanic Serving Institutions that are part of the Maricopa County Community College District schools. The grants are expected to be for 5 years and total $7.8 million dollars. Phoenix College will receive $524,958 each year for five years Glendale Community College will receive $524,784 … Continue Reading
September 22, 2015
Rep. Gallego Welcomes Pope Francis
Phoenix, AZ - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement welcoming Pope Francis to the United States:"I want to welcome Pope Francis to the United States. Catholics and non-Catholics across the country recognize the importance of his Holiness- not just as a religious figure, but also as a world leader - and will be attentively listening to his message during this visit. Our agenda of fighting for economic fairness and increasing opportunity for all, taking care of our … Continue Reading
September 21, 2015
Rep. Gallego Congratulates Rio Salado College for Receiving New $2.6 million Grant from the Department of Education
Phoenix, AZ - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement about Rio Salado College's new grant from the Department of Education's, First in the World Development Program: "Since 1978 Rio Salado College has offered access to quality higher education to thousands of students in Arizona. With this new grant of $2,679,005, Rio Salado College will be able to do critical research for post-secondary reforms and test a new model that would improve teaching and learning for in need and … Continue Reading
September 16, 2015
Rep. Gallego Congratulates the City of Phoenix, Department of Community & Economic Development, for Receiving New $1.1 Million YouthBuild Grant from the Department of Labor
Phoenix, AZ - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement about the new grant from the Department of Labor's YouthBuild program to the city of Phoenix, Department of Community and Economic Development:"Since 1992, Youthbuild grants have helped over 130,000 at-risk youth across the country gain access to opportunity, housing and economic mobility."I want to congratulate the City of Phoenix for raising the 25% matching funds necessary to receive this grant. This $1.1 million … Continue Reading
September 09, 2015
Rep. Gallego’s Statement in Support of Iran Nuclear Agreement
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action:"An Iranian nuclear weapon would pose an unacceptable threat to the United States and our allies in the region, including Israel. Despite its flaws, I have concluded that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) represents the best—and only—credible means of halting Iran's nuclear program and preventing the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear bomb. … Continue Reading
August 18, 2015
Rep. Gallego and Rep. Cárdenas Call on Dept. of the Interior and GSA to keep Donald Trump’s name from being displayed at the new hotel at the Heart of our Nation’s Capital
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Ruben Gallego and Congressman Tony Cárdenas sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior Sally Jewell, and the Acting Administrator for the General Services Administration Denise Roth, urging them to keep Donald Trump's name from being prominently displayed at the new hotel in Washington D.C. at the site of the Old Post Office Building.Read the letter here.Rep. Ruben Gallego said, "The federal government has a responsibility to keep … Continue Reading
August 11, 2015
Rep. Gallego Calls on Department of Veterans Affairs to Take Action Given Recent Reports that 35k Combat Veterans were erroneously denied Health Care
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Ruben Gallego sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald expressing his serious concern and indignation over a recent report which says that over 35,000 combat veterans - including hundreds in the Phoenix area- were erroneously denied health care as a result of a computer error.Read the letter here.Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"I am appalled and outraged by the news that over 35,000 … Continue Reading
July 28, 2015
Congressman Gallego Helps Lead Effort to Ensure Full LGBT Equality as Original Co-sponsor of the Equality Act
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego signed on as an original co-sponsor of the Equality Act - a comprehensive non-discrimination bill that would provide protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals from discrimination in housing, work, jury service, credit, education, federal funding, and public accommodations.The equality Act was introduced today by Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) in the House and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in the Senate.Congressman Ruben Gallego … Continue Reading
July 16, 2015
Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus Send Recommendations to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ahead of the Introduction of the FAA 2015 Reauthorization Act
Washington, DC - Today, Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-7), Rep. Steve Israel (NY-03), Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05), Rep. Katherine Clark (Mass-05), Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-14), Rep. Tammy Duckworth (Ill-08), Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (Ill-09), Rep. Sam Farr (CA-20), Rep. Stephen Lynch (Mass-08), Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), Rep. Alan Grayson (FL-09), and Rep. Maxine … Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Rep. Ruben Gallego and Rep. Lacy Clay Introduce Bill to Prohibit Confederate Flags at VA Cemeteries
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Ruben Gallego and Congresswoman Lacy Clay introduced a bill to prohibit the Confederate Battle Flag at cemeteries operated by the Department of VeteransAffairs (VA). The VA currently permits the display of the Confederate flag on Memorial Day as well as on Confederate Memorial Day on 131 facilities. Congressman Ruben Gallego said, "The confederate flag is a symbol of hate and intolerance, and it will forever be associated with the injustices of slavery and … Continue Reading
June 29, 2015
Congressman Gallego on Supreme Court Decision in Arizona Redistricting Case
Washington, DC - Today the United States Supreme Court released their decision in the Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"Arizona voters wisely chose to take redistricting out of the hands of the legislature to ensure the diverse communities and interests of our state were fairly represented in Congress. I'm glad the Supreme Court agreed with the wisdom of that decision and that Arizonans will … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Congressman Gallego on Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
Washington, DC - Today the United States Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in support of marriage equality. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"I applaud the Supreme Court's decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case. We can finally say that same sex marriage is the law of the land. It is truly a great day in America. Today we can stand tall and proud knowing that equality prevailed and discrimination can no longer hide behind the rule of law. "Today's … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Congressman Gallego on King v. Burwell Decision
Washington, DC - Today the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Gallego released the following statement:"Republicans have been fighting the Affordable Care Act from day one and today for the second time the Supreme Court upheld the law and sided with millions of American families who thanks to the ACA have quality, affordable care. This decision ensures that no matter what state you live in, you have access to premium tax credits to afford dependable and … Continue Reading
June 18, 2015
Congressman Gallego’s Statement on the Shooting at the Historic Emanuel AME Church
Washington, DC - Congressman Gallego released the following statement about the shooting at the Historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina: "I want to extend my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims in the shooting at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Our country mourns today for the lives that were taken last night in such a despicable and heinous way. Our citizens should feel safe to attend church and live their day to day … Continue Reading
June 15, 2015
Rep. Gallego sobre el tercer aniversario de DACA
Washington, DC - Hoy celebramos el tercer aniversario del Programa de acción diferida para soñadores, DACA. El Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones:"Hoy celebramos el tercer aniversario de DACA, el cual hasta ahora le ha dado alivio de la deportación y permiso de trabajo a más de 640,000 DREAMers; sin contar las muchas personas que a diario califican para DACA y someten su aplicación. Se estima que los programas de acción diferida van a crecer nuestra economía por $230 … Continue Reading
June 15, 2015
Rep. Gallego on the 3 Year Anniversary of DACA
Washington, DC - Today marks the 3 year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Congressman Gallego released the following statement:"Today we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of DACA, which has provided relief from deportation and work permits for over 664,000 DREAMers; and many more qualify and apply every day. It is estimated that the Deferred Action programs will grow our economy by $230 billion over 10 years - including a cumulative increase in Arizona's GDP … Continue Reading
June 04, 2015
Rep. Gallego Passes FAA Amendment to FY’ 16 THUD Appropriations Bill
Washington, DC - Rep. Congressman Ruben Gallego along with Rep. David Schweikert and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema passed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2016 THUD Appropriations Bill that prevents the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from moving forward with redesigning the regional airspace while serious issues resulting from last September's changes to the flight paths at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) remain unresolved."Last September the FAA altered flight paths for aircrafts … Continue Reading
June 03, 2015
Rep. Gallego Stands with American Workers and Against Fast Track and TPP
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Ruben Gallego participated in a press conference with Democratic Members of Congress - Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Congressman Raúl Grijalva and Congressman Keith Ellison among others - and allied organizations - CREDO, DailyKos, Moveon.org Civic Action, Democracy for America, Sierra Club, PCCC and others - to release over 2 million signatures urging the Obama administration and Congress to put the brakes … Continue Reading
June 01, 2015
Congressman Gallego on LGBT Pride Month
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement in commemoration of LGBT Pride Month:"Our Declaration of Independence states that all Americans have the right to ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Unfortunately, despite the tremendous progress we have made over the past decade, LGBT Americans still suffer workplace discrimination, are often denied services, and in many places can't marry the person they love."This LGBT Pride Month, let's celebrate the … Continue Reading
June 01, 2015
Gallego on City of Phoenix’ Lawsuit Against FAA
Washington, DC - Today the City of Phoenix announced that it will sue the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the lack of action to change the disruptive flight paths out of Sky Harbor International Airport that have severely affected the lives of the citizens of Phoenix.Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"It is outrageous that the FAA was not able to work with the City of Phoenix to find a solution to the noise resulting from the flight path changes out of Sky … Continue Reading