Press Releases
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Army Corps Efforts to Combat Drought
WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) introduced the Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act to provide new resources and authorities through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support communities experiencing long-term drought conditions. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Senate version. “As Arizona communities continue to face historic … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
New Gallego Bill Increases Social Security Benefits for Seniors
The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act ensures Arizona seniors receive benefits that keep up with inflation WASHINGTON - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation that changes the calculations for Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLAs) to more accurately reflect the costs incurred by Arizona seniors. “Rising costs mean Arizona seniors on Social Security see the real value of their benefits decrease,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
April 16, 2024
Gallego Urges Responsible Stewardship of Arizona’s Rural Groundwater
Letter builds on Rep. Gallego's work to protect Arizona’s groundwater for residents and small and family farms WASHINGTON - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Riverview, LLP requesting the company improve its water resource management in Arizona. Riverview, a Minnesota-based company, operates a 51,000-acre dairy farm near Willcox, Arizona. The letter comes after Cochise County residents expressed concerns regarding the state of the Douglas and Willcox groundwater basins at a town … Continue Reading
April 12, 2024
Gallego Announces Over $54 Million in Funding to Support Arizona Border Communities
The funding comes from the newly released tranche of Shelter and Services Program dollars; Gallego pushed for and secured the funding to support Arizona’s border communities New SSP tranche includes Gallego-proposed reforms to better support Arizona WASHINGTON — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) today announced $54,573,093 in funding from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) to support Arizona’s border communities on the frontlines of the border … Continue Reading
April 12, 2024
Gallego Pushes Oil Refineries for Answers on Rising Gas Prices
In 11 letters to oil refineries that do business in Arizona, Rep. Gallego presses the companies to explain to everyday Arizonans why gas prices keep rising WASHINGTON — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent letters to the 11 oil refineries from which the Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Services Division sources the state’s unique blend of Cleaner Burning Gasoline, pushing the refineries to explain to Arizonans, now and in the future, why gas prices have risen—before they … Continue Reading
April 09, 2024
Gallego, Titus Fight to Address Housing Shortage with New Bill
The ‘Housing Voucher Fairness Act’ comes after Gallego pressed the Administration to take action to lower housing costs in Arizona WASHINGTON — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Housing Vouchers Fairness Act to increase the number of vouchers allocated to states such as Arizona and Nevada and lower housing costs. “Far too many Arizonans can’t afford housing because outdated federal housing laws disproportionally benefit East Coast cities. That’s not … Continue Reading
March 29, 2024
Gallego Demands Answers for Crushing Social Security Fines Impacting Arizona Seniors
Gallego notes some penalties were in excess of $100,000 despite no notifications from SSA that the seniors were being fined PHOENIX — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley today pushing the administration for answers on why some Americans may have received large fines from SSA without proper notification. “When somebody wrongly receives social security overpayments, it is the job of SSA to inform that person of the issue … Continue Reading
March 28, 2024
Rep. Gallego, Mayor Gallego Announce New Terminal Funding for Sky Harbor
$36 million in funding comes from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program, made possible thanks to the Gallego-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law PHOENIX — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Sky Harbor’s Aviation Director Chad Makovsky held a press conference announcing $36,000,000 secured for Sky Harbor from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program. “I was proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the House. The investments … Continue Reading
March 26, 2024
New Gallego Bill Helps Arizona’s Small Businesses Offset Security Costs
The SAFE Retail Act provides tax credits to small businesses for storefront security WASHINGTON — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Safer American Family Enterprise (SAFE) Retail Act of 2024, legislation to support small businesses seeking to invest in storefront security. “Arizona’s small businesses are the bedrock of our state’s economy. They’re not large corporations; they’re mom-and-pop shops working hard to provide for their families,” said Rep. Gallego. “Arizonans pour their … Continue Reading
March 25, 2024
Rep. Gallego Releases Report on Supporting Arizona’s Veterans
Gallego released the report on 3/25, in honor of his Lima 3/25 brothers PHOENIX - On 3/25, in honor of his fellow Marines in Lima 3/25, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released his new report: Supporting Arizona’s Veterans. The report details Rep. Gallego’s extensive work to ensure Arizona’s veterans and their loved ones get the benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. “When I came home from Iraq, I experienced firsthand how our government does - and too often doesn’t - take care of … Continue Reading
March 22, 2024
Gallego Presses Administration to Prioritize Arizona Border Communities with New Funding
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a new letter urging the Department to swiftly disperse recently passed Shelter and Services Program (SSP) funding and to prioritize Arizona border communities that are on the front lines of the crisis. “SSP funding is critical to keeping our border communities afloat. Providing adequate funding will help local leaders prevent street releases and protect access to community resources, like … Continue Reading
March 22, 2024
Gallego Votes for Bipartisan Spending Agreement, Avoiding a Devastating Government Shutdown
The spending agreement includes funding for Arizona’s border communities and law enforcement, a pay raise for our service members, and support for everyday Arizonans WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) voted to avoid a government shutdown and approve funding for necessary programs that support Arizona’s border communities, law enforcement, and service members. “Today’s bipartisan spending agreement delivers needed funds for Arizona, including resources for our border communities … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
Gallego Goes After Illegal Chinese Vapes with New Legislation
The VAPE Imports Act would provide the FDA the resources to bolster field operations at ports of entry and mail facilities WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced the Vetting and Patrolling E-Cigarette (VAPE) Imports Act to combat illicit vaping products coming into the U.S.—most concerningly from China. “Our markets are being flooded with vapes from China, targeting Arizona teens with illegal products that are getting them hooked,” said Rep. Gallego. “Unfortunately, the … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
Gallego Celebrates $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act Funding for Intel, Thousands of New Arizona Jobs
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) celebrated the announcement that Intel Corporation will receive $8.5 billion in direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, in addition to $11 billion in loans. Today’s award is expected to create 6,000 construction and 3,000 manufacturing jobs in Arizona. “Today’s announcement - the biggest yet from the CHIPS and Science Act - cements Arizona’s status as a leader in microchip manufacturing and cutting-edge technology,” said Rep. Gallego. … Continue Reading
March 19, 2024
Gallego, Bipartisan Group Call for Reforms to Lower Drug Costs for Americans
WASHINGTON - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and a bipartisan group of over 50 of his colleagues have called on House leadership to enact pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to reduce Americans’ prescription drug costs and protect pharmacy businesses across our country. “We have an opportunity now to advance bipartisan legislation that saves significant taxpayer money in state Medicaid managed care programs and also - for the first time - enforce reasonable and relevant terms that support … Continue Reading
March 18, 2024
Rep. Gallego, AG Mayes Call for Much-Needed Border Reforms and Funding in Nogales
Both Rep. Gallego and AG Mayes called for the need to support Arizona’s border communities and combat the fentanyl epidemic NOGALES — Standing outside the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Attorney General Kris Mayes, and Sheriff David Hathaway today held a press conference underscoring the need for federal action to address the crisis at Arizona’s border. “Border communities across Arizona deserve the necessary resources to keep Arizonans safe, grow their … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Gallego Pushes FTC to Investigate Arizona Rental Market Price Fixing
Rep. Gallego’s letter follows Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ lawsuit alleging a price-fixing scheme PHOENIX - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan calling on the Commission to investigate alleged anticompetitive practices by the rent-pricing company RealPage. “While apartment managers can reject the software’s suggested prices, close to 90% of pricing recommendations are adopted. RealPage also hosts working groups that include … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
Gallego Votes Against a Total Ban on TikTok
WASHINGTON — Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), today voted against H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership stake in the app or face removal from U.S. app stores. “As the ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, I know all too well the threat China poses here at home — banning TikTok and limiting the freedoms of Arizonans … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
Gallego Lauds Veterans Affairs Department for Expanding Access to IVF Treatments
Gallego previously backed the Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2023, which would build on today’s announcement to cover all veterans WASHINGTON - Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) applauded the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department’s (VA) announcement that it will cover in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for veterans who are single or in same-sex marriages and whose infertility is related to their service. “The VA’s old IVF rules were outdated and cruel, preventing single, same-sex, and many … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Gallego Statement on House Resolution 1065
WASHINGTON — Following the vote on H.Res.1065, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released the following statement. “Today’s vote is yet another ‘talk loudly yet do nothing’ action from people who just want to politicize the border. Arizonans need solutions, not performative votes from the far-right. If you want to address the border crisis, the solution is simple: pass the bipartisan border bill. A meaningless House Resolution isn’t going to get the job done, and I won’t participate in the … Continue Reading