Press Releases
FAA Will Reconvene Navigation Working Group to Review Sky Harbor Flight Path As a Result of Gallego, Stanton Meeting
PHOENIX, AZ - The top official for the Federal Aviation Administration will reconvene the group that recommended recent changes to the flight paths of air traffic in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport after a meeting this week with U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego and Mayor Greg Stanton. The Performance Based Navigation Group will seek a new departure path that mitigates disruption to Phoenix's residential neighborhoods. When the group reconvenes in February, though, FAA Administrator Michael … Continue Reading
January 22, 2015
On the Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade, GOP Attacks Women Again
Washington, DC - On the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, Republicans are again attacking women's access to healthcare. Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:"Republicans have no shame. Since they couldn't get enough support for one anti-woman bill they rushed another deceptive and radical bill to the floor. "Republicans claim to be the party of limited government but they insist that government should have a role in women's healthcare decisions, … Continue Reading
January 21, 2015
Congressman Ruben Gallego Calls for a Greater Role for Congress to Ensure a New American Trade Policy Creates Middle Class Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) today released a letter calling for greater congressional involvement to turnaround U.S. trade policies that have resulted in large, chronic trade deficits, the net loss of more than 5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs, flat median wages despite significant productivity gains and the highest levels of income inequality since the 1920s. Gallego, joined by eight other freshman lawmakers, called for a new approach to U.S. trade negotiations that … Continue Reading
January 21, 2015
Rep. Ruben Gallego's Reaction to President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's 2015 State of the Union:"Tonight President Obama outlined a bold agenda that will help expand opportunity for the middle class - that will make college more affordable, give the middle class tax relief, and extend sick leave for working families. The President outlined a clear vision for the country that is rooted in middle class economics - because when everyone gets a fair chance, our … Continue Reading
January 20, 2015
Congressman Ruben Gallego Commemorates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Washington, DC - Yesterday Rep. Ruben Gallego participated in a ceremony to commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and rename Broadway Road in Phoenix in his honor. Congressman Gallego released the following statement in remembrance and commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:"It was an honor to stand next to so many African American leaders in Phoenix to rename this street after Dr. King."Dr. King was a fearless and compassionate leader who fought for justice, peace and equality … Continue Reading
January 14, 2015
Congressman Ruben Gallego’s Statement on the Approval of the Republican Poison Pill Amendments to the DHS Funding Bill
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement on the approval of the House Republicans poison pill amendments to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill:"It's disappointing, but unfortunately not surprising that my Republican colleagues once again chose politics instead of doing what's in the best interest of our country. It's outrageous and shameful that Republicans are toying with our national security in order to undermine President Obama and hurt … Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
Statement on the Republican Homeland Security Bill and Republicans’ attacks against Latino and Immigrant Families
Washington, DC - Congressman Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:"A few days into the 114th Congress and rather than working together, Republicans are playing politics - endangering our national security by threatening to withhold funds from DHS in order to deport DREAMers and immigrant families. Shame on them.""Republicans have made it clear that they won't act on legislation to move immigration reform forward and that they will fight tirelessly against anything that provides … Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
Congressman Ruben Gallego Applauds the America’s College Promise Proposal
Washington, DC - Today President Obama announced the America's College Promise Proposal, which will make 2 years of community college free for responsible students. Rep. Gallego made the following statement in regards to the President's announcement: "College affordability is one of the most important issues of our time - millions of families in our country can't afford to give their children access to a higher education, and young people are getting themselves into high amounts of debt to … Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
Rep. Ruben Gallego Discusses Immigration and Transportation Improvements in the South Central Corridor
Washington, DC - Yesterday during President Obama's visit to Phoenix, Congressman Ruben Gallego discussed several topics of importance to Arizona - among them immigration and transportation improvements for the South Central corridor of Phoenix. Congressman Gallego thanked President Obama for taking bold executive action on immigration that will keep immigrant families together, boost our economy and begin to fix the issues with our broken immigration system. Rep. Gallego also assured … Continue Reading
January 09, 2015
Rep. Ruben Gallego Welcomes President Obama and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro to Phoenix, Arizona
Washington - President Obama and Secretary Castro arrived in Phoenix last night where the President will deliver a speech today to highlight the administration's next steps to stabilize the recovering housing sector and the positive economic impact it has on millions of middle class families.The following is a statement from Congressman Ruben Gallego:"I want to welcome President Obama and Secretary Castro to Phoenix. This was one of the cities most affected by the housing crisis and thanks to … Continue Reading
January 07, 2015
Ruben Gallego Is Sworn In As Representative From Arizona's 7th Congressional District
Washington, DC - Today, Ruben Gallego was sworn in as the Representative for Arizona's 7th Congressional District in the 114th Congress. Rep. Gallego released the following statement: "It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Arizona's 7th Congressional District in the 114th Congress. I want to thank my constituents for putting their trust in me. I am the proud son of Mexican and Colombian immigrants, and the first in my family to go to college. I am living proof that the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
Congressman Gallego Sworn into Office
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner on January 6th, 2015. The Honorable Ruben Gallego was elected to serve as representative of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. Representative Ruben Gallego was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
114th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 114th United States Congress commences on January 6th, 2015. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First … Continue Reading