Press Releases
Congressman Gallego's Memorial Day Statement
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day: "On Memorial Day we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty for our country and our freedom. These men and women fought to protect the promise of America, that every man and woman deserves 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' "Memorial Day is a difficult day for those of us who have lost loved ones in battle. But we know that their service … Continue Reading
May 18, 2015
Rep. Gallego on the 50th Anniversary of the Launch of Head Start
WASHINGTON - Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the launch of Head Start. In these 50 years, Head Start has served over 30 million children and their families across the country - promoting school readiness of young children from low-income families, and providing services that are essential to children's early development. Just in 2014, Head Start served close to 1 million people nationwide and over 7,000 people in Maricopa County alone. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following … Continue Reading
May 15, 2015
Rep. Gallego’s Statement on Republicans Vote against giving our Troops a Raise
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Ruben Gallego introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would have locked in a 2.3% raise for our troops and guaranteed that our men and women in uniform get paid in the case of a government shutdown. The amendment failed 184-234 with Republican opposition. Congressman Gallego released the following statement: "As Members of Congress it is our duty to honor the promises that we made to our men and women in uniform. I know what … Continue Reading
May 14, 2015
Rep. Gallego’s Statement on Vote to Strip Military DREAMers Amendment from NDAA
Washington, DC - Today the House of Representatives voted to strip the "Enable DREAMers to Serve" amendment that passed in a bipartisan manner in the House Armed Services Committee and was added to the National Defense Authorization Act.Congressman Gallego released the following statement:"This is clearly still Steve King's Republican Party. There was no reason to have this fight; this amendment should not have been controversial. But Mr. Brooks and his band of extreme, anti-immigrant … Continue Reading
May 12, 2015
Rep. Gallego to Speaker Boehner and House Rules Committee Chairman: Don’t Strip Out NDAA Provision on Military DREAMers Behind Closed Doors
Washington, DC - Yesterday Congressman Ruben Gallego sent a letter to Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner and to the Chairman of the House Rules Committee Pete Sessions urging them not to strike Rep. Gallego's "Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform" amendment behind closed doors and without a fair up-or-down vote.The amendment, which passed in the House Armed Services Committee with a bipartisan majority, expresses that "It is the sense of the House of Representatives … Continue Reading
May 07, 2015
Rep. Gallego Thanks Board of Regents for Complying with Court Ruling and allowing in-state Tuition for DACA recipients
Phoenix, AZ - Today the Arizona Board of Regents announced that it will comply with Judge Arthur Anderson's ruling and will allow DACA students who meet the residency requirements to pay in-state tuition at Arizona universities.Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"Access to in state-tuition will make a huge difference in the lives of DREAMers who want nothing more than to get a higher education degree and until now haven't been able to do so because of tuition costs."It is a … Continue Reading
May 07, 2015
After Recent Court Ruling, Rep. Gallego Calls on Board of Regents to Move Forward with in-state tuition for DACA recipients
Phoenix, AZ - Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Arthur Anderson ruled in favor of in-state tuition for DACA recipients in Arizona. In the ruling Judge Anderson states that "The circumstance under which a person enters the U.S. does not determine that person's lawful presence here" and that DHS considers DACA recipients to be here legally. Judge Anderson states that, "the state cannot establish subcategories of ‘lawful presence,' picking and choosing when it will consider DACA recipients … Continue Reading
May 06, 2015
Rep. Gallego Responds to Rep. Brooks’ Letter to the Rules Committee to Strike “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” language from NDAA
Washington, DC - Last night Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) released a letter from 25 Republicans asking the House Rules Committee to strike the amendment "Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform" from the NDAA language that will reach the House floor next week. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement: "On the same day that a judge in Arizona ruled in favor of in state tuition for dreamers, the extreme right of the Republican Party vowed to continue their attack against immigrant … Continue Reading
April 29, 2015
Rep. Gallego Introduces “Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform” Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Ruben Gallego introduced the "Enable DREAMers to Serve in Uniform" amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment urges the Secretary of Defense to consider allowing DACA-eligible individuals to serve in the military. DACA already grants work permits but doesn't allow DREAMers to join our Armed Forces.Please see Congressman Gallego's prepared remarks below:Mr. Chairman,I want to tell you about a young man from my district named Jose. … Continue Reading
April 27, 2015
Rep. Ruben Gallego Announces Winners of Arizona’s 7th District Congressional Art Competition
Phoenix, AZ - The winners of Arizona's 7th District Congressional Art Competition are: 1st place: Daniel Chavez Santa Cruz from South Mountain High School with the piece "Phoenix Rising" 2nd place: Cassandra Burke from Apollo High School with the piece "The Flower Girl" 3rd place: Kevin Craig from South Mountain High School with the piece "We are all the Same"Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"I want to thank everyone who submitted artwork for Arizona's 7th … Continue Reading
April 21, 2015
Rep. Gallego calls on Arizona Board of Regents to Support Full In-State Tuition for DACA recipients
Washington, DC -Yesterday the Arizona Board of Regents announced that they are considering a proposal that would give slightly lower tuition - 150% of in-state tuition - to DREAMers who graduate from Arizona high schools and who have received Deferred Action.Today Congressman Ruben Gallego sent a letter to the Arizona Board of Regents urging them to support in-state tuition for DACA recipients.Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"The Arizona Board of Regents' proposal to … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Rep. Gallego Stands with Immigrant Families and Calls on Courts to Lift Injunction on President Obama’s Immigration Executive Action
Washington, DC - Today the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is hearing oral arguments on whether to grant a stay on the injunction that is preventing DACA and DAPA from going into effect.Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement calling on the Courts to lift the injunction on President Obama's Immigration Executive Action:"From the very beginning it was obvious that this lawsuit was nothing but a political stunt, and we all know that the State Attorney Generals … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
En el día de la igualdad salarial, el Congresista Gallego hace un llamado para pasar el “Paycheck Fairness Act”
Washington, DC - El día de la igualdad salarial marca la fecha en que el salario de las mujeres finalmente alcanza la cantidad que los hombres ganaron el año previo.En el día de la igualdad salarial, el Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones:"Las mujeres representan alrededor de la mitad de nuestra fuerza laboral y se están convirtiendo cada vez más en las principales fuentes de ingresos en hogares alrededor del país. Sin embargo, en Arizona las mujeres todavía ganan 84 … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
On Equal Pay Day, Rep. Gallego Calls for Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act
Washington, DC - Equal Pay Day marks the day into the year when women's wages would finally catch up to the amount that men were paid in the previous year.On Equal Pay Day, Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement calling for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act:"Women make up about half of our workforce and they are increasingly becoming the breadwinners in millions of homes across America. Yet, in Arizona women still make 84 cents for every dollar a man makes, and nationwide … Continue Reading
April 10, 2015
Rep. Gallego on the Passing of Governor Raul Castro
Phoenix, Arizona - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement about the passing of former Arizona Governor Raul Castro:"Governor Raul Castro devoted his entire life to public service. Throughout his career as Ambassador and Governor, he inspired Hispanics to get involved and participate in our democracy. "Governor Castro was the first Mexican American Governor and he paved the way for a new generation of politically active Latinos and immigrants who followed in his footsteps. … Continue Reading
April 06, 2015
Gallego y 180 Congresistas demócratas presentan “Amicus Brief” en apoyo de las acciones ejecutivas del Presidente Obama
La acción ejecutiva del Presidente Obama es consistente con más de 50 años de precedente legal. El Presidente tiene la autoridad de hacer cambios para determinar la mejor manera de utilizar nuestros recursos para hacer cumplir nuestras leyes migratorias. Los nuevos programas de acción diferida proveerán seguridad para millones de personas que están viviendo en las sombras, ayudarán a mejorar nuestra economía y a mantener familias unidas. Obama tiene la autoridad legal para tomar estas acciones … Continue Reading
April 06, 2015
Gallego and 180 House Democrats File Amicus Brief in Support of President Obama’s Executive Actions
President Obama's Executive Action is in line with more than 50 years of precedent in determining how to best use resources to enforce our immigration laws. The new Deferred Action Programs will provide much needed security to millions of people who are currently living in the shadows, boost our economy and keep families together. Obama has the legal authority to take such action and I remain confident that Republicans' attempts to undermine that authority will be unsuccessful. … Continue Reading
April 02, 2015
Gallego, Grijalva, Sinema, Kirpatrick and Schweikert send letter to FAA Administrator
Phoenix, AZ - Congressman Ruben Gallego, Congressman Raul Grijalva, Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick and Congressman David Schweikert sent a letter to Michael Huerta, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration asking for a quick resolution to the disruption caused by acute levels of aircraft noise resulting from flight path changes at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as part of the national Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) … Continue Reading
March 31, 2015
Gallego on César Chávez Day
Phoenix, AZ - On March 31st we celebrate César Chávez' Day. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"Today we celebrate the life and teachings of César Chávez, a civil rights leader whose work changed the lives of millions and continues to make an impact today."César Chávez is an inspiration and an example to follow. He knew that change takes courage, hard work, and sacrifice. And that the fight for social justice and equality is always a fight worth having.""Chávez' fight … Continue Reading
March 31, 2015
Gallego sobre el día de César Chávez
Phoenix, AZ - El 31 de marzo celebramos el día de César Chávez. El Congresista Ruben Gallego hizo las siguientes declaraciones:"Hoy celebramos la vida y las enseñanzas de César Chávez, un gran hombre y líder de derechos civiles que cambió la vida de millones de personas y que continúa teniendo un impacto el día de hoy."César Chávez es una inspiración y un ejemplo a seguir. Él sabía que el cambio toma coraje, sacrificio y mucho trabajo, y que la lucha por la justicia y la igualdad siempre vale … Continue Reading